A Short History Of The World In 50 Animals

Author : Jacob F. Field
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781789292961

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A Short History of the World in 50 Animals by Jacob F. Field Pdf

A Short History of the World in 50 Animals provides a new perspective on the grand sweep of our planet's making, taking readers from the time of the dinosaurs to the time of Dolly, the first cloned mammal. This book will include a great variety of beasts from across the animal kingdom, some well known and others far more surprising, from every continent in the world. Each entry will show the creature's influence on world development, economy, health, culture, religion and society. The size of the animals range from hulking elephants to tiny bees but each one has made a significant impact on history. A Short History of the World in 50 Animals details the impact, legacy and role of fifty animals that determined the world's history and shows how many of them are essential for our future survival. Featuring charming black and white illustrations throughout, which celebrate these extraordinary animals. In the same series: A Short History of the World in 50 Places.

Author : Daniel Smith
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789294118

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A Short History of the World in 50 Books by Daniel Smith Pdf

The book has a unique status as an emblem of human culture and civilization. It is a vessel for sharing stories, dispersing knowledge, examining the nature of our extraordinary species and imagining what lies beyond our known world. Books ultimately provide an invaluable and comprehensive record of what it means to be human. This volume takes a curated list of fifty of the most influential books of all time, putting each into its historical context. From ancient game-changers like the Epic of Gilgamesh, through sacred texts and works of philosophical rumination by the likes of Confucius and Plato, via scientific treatises, historic 'firsts' (like the first printed book) and cultural works of enduring impact (think Shakespeare, Cervantes and Joseph Heller), these are volumes that are at once both products of their societies and vital texts in moulding those same civilizations. It would take a lifetime and more to read and absorb all of them. But this volume allows you to become ridiculously well read in just a fraction of the time. This isn't a celebration of the canon, it's about the books that have changed how we think and live - and which have changed the course of history.

Author : Sally Coulthard
Publisher : Apollo
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-11
Category : Sheep
ISBN : 1789544211

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A Short History of the World According to Sheep by Sally Coulthard Pdf

Author : Natasha Tidd
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-02-16
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781789294620

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A Short History of the World in 50 Lies by Natasha Tidd Pdf

Taking readers on a global journey through human history, Natasha Tidd examines how lies can change the world around us, from Julius Caesar's deceptive PR machine to the cover-ups that caused Chernobyl. From forgeries that created centuries worth of conflict and domination, such as The Donation of Constantine, the Protocols of Zion and the mysterious Testament of Peter the Great, to mass political and press cover-ups including Britain's Boer War concentration camps, a Pulitzer Prize-winning whitewash of the Ukraine Famine and the infamous Dreyfus Affair in France. Alongside these are examinations of how our retellings of history can turn fiction into fact, including The Spanish Inquisition's deceitful legacy. Plus, there is an in-depth look at how historic lies can still impact our lives today, such as the deadly legacy of America's Tuskegee Experiment. Meet incredible people, including Jeanne de Clisson who became the fourteenth century's most feared pirate - all because of a lie. A Short History of the World in 50 Lies details the profound impact of this secretive side of history and shows that the truth really is stranger - and far more dangerous - than any fiction.

Author : Ben Lerwill
Publisher : Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534454842

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WildLives by Ben Lerwill Pdf

From the illustrator of Herstory (a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2018) comes a fascinating and touching book about fifty extraordinary animals that made human history! Discover these amazing true tales of wild and wonderful lives—animal lives, that is! We often read heroic stories of brave people who made their mark on history. But did you know there are some pretty courageous creatures in our world, too? This captivating collection gathers fifty heartwarming, surprising, and powerful true stories of animals around the world who displayed immense bravery, aided in groundbreaking discoveries, and showed true friendship. Featuring a range of animals—from heroes to helpers, adventurers to achievers, and many more—young readers will discover some of the most unforgettable animals of all time. Compelling and gorgeously illustrated, WildLives is the perfect introduction to some of the amazing animals whose wild lives have made history.

Author : Simon Barnes
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781471186332

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History of the World in 100 Animals by Simon Barnes Pdf

'So, so good! ... More gems than a pirate's chest ... science, art, history, culture - it's epic and mammoth, a repository of all our truths through their lives' Chris Packham A powerful and fascinating insight into the 100 animals - from the blue whale to the mosquito - that have had the biggest influence on humanity through the ages. We are not alone. We are not alone on the planet. We are not alone in the countryside. We are not alone in cities. We are not alone in our homes. We are humans and we love the idea of our uniqueness. But the fact is that we humans are as much members of the animal kingdom as the cats and dogs we surround ourselves with, the cows and the fish we eat, and the bees who pollinate so many of our food-plants. In The History of the World in 100 Animals, award-winning author Simon Barnes selects the 100 animals who have had the greatest impact on humanity and on whom humanity has had the greatest effect. He shows how we have domesticated animals for food and for transport, and how animals powered agriculture, making civilisation possible. A species of flea came close to destroying human civilisation in Europe, while the slaughter of a species of bovines was used to create one civilisation and destroy another. He explains how pigeons made possible the biggest single breakthrough in the history of human thought. In short, he charts the close relationship between humans and animals, finding examples from around the planet that bring the story of life on earth vividly to life, with great insight and understanding. The heresy of human uniqueness has led us across the millennia along the path of destruction. This book, beautifully illustrated throughout, helps us to understand our place in the world better, so that we might do a better job of looking after it. That might save the polar bears, the modern emblem of impending loss and destruction. It might even save ourselves.

Author : Alfred Emanuel Smith,Francis Walton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CORNELL:31924066372180

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Outlook by Alfred Emanuel Smith,Francis Walton Pdf

Author : J. R. (James Richard) Ainsworth Davis
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1371302502

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NATURAL HIST OF ANIMALS by J. R. (James Richard) Ainsworth Davis Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : C. J. (Charles John) Cornish
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1290072388

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The Living Animals of the World; a Popular Natural History with One Thousand Illustrations; by C. J. (Charles John) Cornish Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : Alan L. Mittleman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781405189415

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A Short History of Jewish Ethics by Alan L. Mittleman Pdf

A Short History of Jewish Ethics traces the development of Jewish moral concepts and ethical reflection from its Biblical roots to the present day. Offers an engaging and thoughtful account of Jewish ethics Brings together and discusses a broad range of historical sources covering two millennia of writings and conversations Combines current scholarship with original insights Written by a major internationally recognized scholar of Jewish philosophy and ethics

Author : Paula Grey
Publisher : Tilbury House Publishers and Cadent Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780884483984

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A History of Travel in 50 Vehicles (History in 50) by Paula Grey Pdf

Paula Grey explores how creative thinkers—collaborating or competing and always building on the work of their predecessors—have envisioned new ways to move about in the world. The story of travel is the human story. From the first migrations out of Africa on weary feet to horses, camels, rafts, chariots, steamships, trains, hot air balloons, cars, submarines, and moon rockets, humans have combined imagination, daring, and technical brilliance to create new vehicles and improve existing ones. Geography and culture have influenced the development of vehicles in far-flung parts of the world, and human travel has, in turn, exerted a profound influence on society and the environment. Whether escaping deprivation, pestilence, persecution, oppression, or fear—or seeking abundance, freedom, fame, fortune, or a fresh start—we have always been a traveling species, and it seems we always will be. Here is the story of humankind’s restless impulse to see what’s over the next ridge, beyond the next sunrise, on the next planet. Enjoy the journey!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1945
Category : Artillery
ISBN : UIUC:30112071912726

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Journal of the United States Artillery by Anonim Pdf

Author : Simon Barnes
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Children's
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-27
Category : Human ecology
ISBN : 147119471X

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The History of the World in 100 Animals - Illustrated Edition by Simon Barnes Pdf

An exquisite edition of The History of the World in 100 Animals by author and journalist Simon Barnes, adapted and abridged for younger readers, with superb illustrations by award-winning artist, Frann Preston-Gannon.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1902
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:780262173

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Living Animals of the World; a Popular Natural History with One Thousand Illustrations by Anonim Pdf

Author : Cornelia Knab
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000572667

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Pathogens Crossing Borders by Cornelia Knab Pdf

The increasing globalization of trade, travel and transport since the mid-19th century had unwelcome consequences – one of them was the spread of contagious animal diseases over greater distances in a shorter time than ever before. Borders and national control strategies proved to be insufficient to stop the pathogens. Not surprisingly, the issue of epizootics (epidemics of animals) was among the first topics to be addressed by international meetings from the 1860s onwards. Pathogens Crossing Borders explores the history of international efforts to contain and prevent the spread of animal diseases from the early 1860s to the years after the Second World War. As an innovative contribution to global history and the history of internationalism, the book investigates how disease experts, politicians and state authorities developed concepts, practices and institutional structures at the international level to tackle the spread of animal diseases across borders. By following their activities in dealing with a problem area which was – and is today – of enormous political, social, public health and economic relevance, the book reveals the historical challenges of finding common international responses to complex and pressing global issues for which there are no easy solutions.