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A History of South Carolina Barbeque (Paperback): Lake E High Jr A History of South Carolina Barbeque (Paperback)
Lake E High Jr
R541 R500 Discovery Miles 5 000 Save R41 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

South Carolina has been home to good, old-fashioned barbeque for quite a long time. Hundreds of restaurants, stands and food trucks sell tons of the southern staple every day. But the history of Palmetto State barbeque goes deeper than many might believe--it predates the rest of America. Native Americans barbequed pork on makeshift grills as far back as the 1500s after the Spanish introduced the pig into the Americas. Since the early 1920s, South Carolinians have been perfecting the craft and producing some of the best-tastin' 'que in the country. Join author and president of the South Carolina Barbeque Association Lake E. High Jr. as he traces the delectable history from its pre-colonial roots to a thriving modern-day tradition that fuels an endless debate over where to find the best plate.

One Last Read - The Collected Works of the World's Slowest Sportswriter (Paperback): Ray Didinger One Last Read - The Collected Works of the World's Slowest Sportswriter (Paperback)
Ray Didinger
R611 Discovery Miles 6 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Now in Paperback! Essays from Philadelphia’s most beloved sportswriter—with a new afterword  

The Science of Murder - The Forensics of Agatha Christie (Paperback): Carla Valentine The Science of Murder - The Forensics of Agatha Christie (Paperback)
Carla Valentine
R404 Discovery Miles 4 040 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Access to History: Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992 for OCR Second Edition (Paperback): Nicholas Fellows, Mike Wells Access to History: Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992 for OCR Second Edition (Paperback)
Nicholas Fellows, Mike Wells
R874 Discovery Miles 8 740 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Exam board: OCR Level: AS/A-level Subject: History First teaching: September 2015 First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level) Put your trust in the textbook series that has given thousands of A-level History students deeper knowledge and better grades for over 30 years. Updated to meet the demands of today's A-level specifications, this new generation of Access to History titles includes accurate exam guidance based on examiners' reports, free online activity worksheets and contextual information that underpins students' understanding of the period. - Develop strong historical knowledge: in-depth analysis of each topic is both authoritative and accessible - Build historical skills and understanding: downloadable activity worksheets can be used independently by students or edited by teachers for classwork and homework - Learn, remember and connect important events and people: an introduction to the period, summary diagrams, timelines and links to additional online resources support lessons, revision and coursework - Achieve exam success: practical advice matched to the requirements of your A-level specification incorporates the lessons learnt from previous exams - Engage with sources, interpretations and the latest historical research: students will evaluate a rich collection of visual and written materials, plus key debates that examine the views of different historians

Daily Life of Women in Postwar America (Hardcover): Nancy Hendricks Daily Life of Women in Postwar America (Hardcover)
Nancy Hendricks
R2,087 Discovery Miles 20 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From Beatniks to Sputnik and from Princess Grace to Peyton Place, this book illuminates the female half of the U.S. population as they entered a "brave new world" that revolutionized women's lives. After World War II, the United States was the strongest, most powerful nation in the world. Life was safe and secure-but many women were unhappy with their lives. What was going on behind the closed doors of America's "picture-perfect" houses? This volume includes chapters on the domestic, economic, intellectual, material, political, recreational, and religious lives of the average American woman after World War II. Chapters examine topics such as the entertainment industry's evolving concept of womanhood; Supreme Court decisions; the shifting idea of women and careers; advertising; rural, urban, and suburban life; issues women of color faced; and child rearing and other domestic responsibilities. A timeline of important events and glossary help to round out the text, along with further readings and a bibliography to point readers to additional resources for their research. Ideal for students in high school and college, this volume provides an important look at the revolutionary transformation of women's lives in the decades following World War II. Spotlights individuals of diverse backgrounds throughout Includes a helpful introductory overview for each section that places it in historical context Presents cultural and historical highlights impacting women in an easy-to-follow timeline Underscores terms familiar to postwar American women nationwide in a glossary Leads readers toward other sources to broaden their understanding in bibliographical entries Contains academic references and suggestions for further reading

Return to Glory! - The Mercedes 300 SL Racing Car (Hardcover): Robert Ackerson Return to Glory! - The Mercedes 300 SL Racing Car (Hardcover)
Robert Ackerson
R2,100 R1,514 Discovery Miles 15 140 Save R586 (28%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

1952 was one of the most important years in Mercedes-Benz racing history; after a 13-year absence, it returned to motor sport competition with an automobile that rewrote the history of modern sports car racing. The 300 SL's debut was the culmination of a long, difficult road back to racing for Mercedes-Benz after a 13 year break. This book vividly depicts the 300 SL's performance in the five races in which it competed in 1952, and tells the story of how it became the most successful competition sports car of that year. Through dramatic photographs, and equally stirring text, one of the greatest years of sports car racing is brought to life, filled with automobiles often finished in national racing colours, prepared by great factory teams, driven by men who were national sporting idols, and raced under gruelling conditions unique to the age. From its Mille Miglia debut, through the Nurburgring, the Le Mans 24 Hours, to its greatest race, the Carrera Panamericana, the 300 SL's career from conception to retirement is presented, culminating with a detailed photographic essay illustrating restoration of the oldest 300 SL in existence.

Derby County: Champions at Last - A Diary of the Rams' Triumphant 1971-72 Season (Paperback): David Moore Derby County: Champions at Last - A Diary of the Rams' Triumphant 1971-72 Season (Paperback)
David Moore
R470 Discovery Miles 4 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

David Moore's book chronicles how the momentous season unfolded, match by match, week by week, starting with the successful pre-season tour of Germany and Holland right up to the famous encounter with Liverpool. It is a story of a triumphant season as Derby County were crowned champions of England for the first time. It was the Rams' seventy-second in League football, forty-five of which had been played in the top flight and Brian Clough's tiny squad of first team players had to finish above the likes of Don Revie's formidable Leeds United and Bill Shankly's outstanding Liverpool side to win the title. David Moore's book chronicles how the momentous season unfolded, match by match, week by week, starting with the successful pre-season tour of Germany and Holland right up to the famous encounter with Liverpool at the beginning of May which was followed seven days later by the nail-biting climax when Leeds and Liverpool failed to secure the points needed to deny Derby the title they richly deserved. Clough and Taylor also found time to mastermind victory in the Texaco Cup, but a promising run in the FA Cup came to a dramatic end in a 5th Round second replay against double holders Arsenal at Leicester City's Filbert Street in March. To round off a memorable season Derby's reserve side won the Central League. David's book records the Rams' exploits in those competitions too.

Arsenal 101 - A Pocket Guide in 101 Moments, Facts, Characters and Games (Paperback): Rab MacWilliam Arsenal 101 - A Pocket Guide in 101 Moments, Facts, Characters and Games (Paperback)
Rab MacWilliam
R332 R259 Discovery Miles 2 590 Save R73 (22%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Arsenal 101 is an entertaining compendium of Arsenal's fascinating history, facts, games, stories, personalities, legends and footballing adventures. Rab MacWilliam has revisited the club's history from its early years as Woolwich Arsenal at the end of the nineteenth century to its status as one of the leading European teams of the present day. Rab has distilled Arsenal's history into 101 facts, moments and stories, examining many of the key characters, matches, controversies, innovations, and dazzling instances of brilliance that have illuminated the proud history of this great, if occasionally erratic, club. Funny, irreverent, fascinating and insightful, Arsenal 101 is the ideal handbook for Gunners fans of all ages.

Trailblazing Black Women of Washington State (Hardcover): Marilyn Morgan Trailblazing Black Women of Washington State (Hardcover)
Marilyn Morgan
R754 R663 Discovery Miles 6 630 Save R91 (12%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Real Madrid Handbook - A Concise History of Real Madrid (Paperback): Rab MacWilliam The Real Madrid Handbook - A Concise History of Real Madrid (Paperback)
Rab MacWilliam
R306 R260 Discovery Miles 2 600 Save R46 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The ultimate guide to Real Madrid. The Real Madrid Handbook is an entertaining compendium of fascinating facts, match coverage, stories, personalities and trivia from the biggest club team on the planet. Rab MacWilliam traces the history of Real Madrid from the early 20th century, examining its progress in the domestic cup and league, and analyses the impact that the Republic, the Spanish Civil War and the repressive authoritarian aftermath had on the club. He relates how the stunning success in European football in the mid-1950s to the early 1960s was one of the factors that helped to ease Spain's integration into Europe and explores the club's rise to become one of the most skilful and dominant teams in the global game over the last thirty years. Fascinating, informative, irreverent and insightful, The Real Madrid Handbook is the perfect guide to the history of this extraordinary club.

Jews, Judaism, and Success - How Religion Paved the Way to Modern Jewish Achievement (Hardcover): Robert Eisen Jews, Judaism, and Success - How Religion Paved the Way to Modern Jewish Achievement (Hardcover)
Robert Eisen
R1,890 Discovery Miles 18 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In Jews, Judaism, and Success, Robert Eisen attempts to solve a long-standing mystery that has fascinated many: How did Jews become such a remarkably successful minority in the modern western world? Eisen argues that Jews achieved such success because they were unusually well-prepared for it by their religion - in particular, Rabbinic Judaism, or the Judaism of the rabbis. Rooted in the Talmud, this form of Judaism instilled in Jews key values that paved the way for success in modern western society: autonomy, freedom of thought, worldliness, and education. The book carefully analyses the evolution of these four values over the past two thousand years in order to demonstrate that they had a longer and richer history in Jewish culture than in western culture. The book thus disputes the common assumption that Rabbinic Judaism was always an obstacle to Jews becoming modern. It demonstrates that while modern Jews rejected aspects of Rabbinic Judaism, they also retained some of its values, and these values in particular led to Jewish success. Written for a broad range of readers, Jews, Judaism, and Success provides unique insights on the meaning of success and how it is achieved in the modern world.

Understanding More About the Knight Templar and Malta Degrees (Paperback): Neville Barker-Cryer Understanding More About the Knight Templar and Malta Degrees (Paperback)
Neville Barker-Cryer
R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Whatever does the word 'Bauseant' mean? Why does the Malta Cross have eight points? Whatever is a Turcopolier and why do knights have an Admiral? Over the last 25 years, whilst becoming Provincial Prior in two areas, the Revd Neville Barker Cryer has produced shorter booklets providing some of the answers to these and other similar questions. So successful have they been in explaining various aspects of the degrees of Knight Templar and of Malta that it was decided to expand the number of subjects dealt with and make them available to any knight in England.Stories about the Knights Templar and their exploits abound; here is something to help Masonic knights become more informed about what they do and say. The subjects include: Templar Churches and the Holy Sepulchre, Why Is the Royal Arch Linked with the Knights Templar?, The Pilgrim's Hat, The Accolade of Dubbing, What Is the Significance of the Mediterranean Pass?, What Does the Patte Cross of the Degrees Mean?, The Malta Banners, What Exactly Was the Office of Conservator?, The Knightly Garments, Is there any Link between the First Templars and Freemasonry?

Ruth Bader Ginsburg - A Life in American History (Hardcover): Nancy Hendricks Ruth Bader Ginsburg - A Life in American History (Hardcover)
Nancy Hendricks
R1,935 Discovery Miles 19 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book offers both a biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, only the second-ever woman appointed to the Supreme Court, and a historical analysis of her impact. Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life in American History explores Ginsburg's path to holding the highest position in the judicial branch of U.S. government as a Supreme Court justice for almost three decades. Readers will learn about the choices, challenges, and triumphs that this remarkable American has lived through, and about the values that shape the United States. Ginsburg, sometimes referred to as "The Notorious RBG" or "RBG" was a professor of law, a member of the American Civil Liberties Union, an advocate for women's rights, and more, before her tenure as Supreme Court justice. She has weighed in on decisions, such as Bush v. Gore (2000); King v. Burwell (2015); and Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission (2018), that continue to guide lawmaking and politics. Ginsburg's crossover to stardom was unprecedented, though perhaps not surprising. Where some Americans see the Supreme Court as a decrepit institution, others see Ginsburg as an embodiment of the timeless principles on which America was founded. Presents well-researched, factual material in an easy-to-understand writing style Positions Ginsburg in the panorama of U.S. history Humanizes the U.S. government by providing an intimate glimpse into the life of a public servant Gives readers firsthand accounts of Ginsburg's words, beliefs, and decisions in primary documents

The Hall in the Garden - The Story of Freemasons Hall (Paperback, illustrated edition): Library and Museum of Freemasonry The Hall in the Garden - The Story of Freemasons Hall (Paperback, illustrated edition)
Library and Museum of Freemasonry
R655 Discovery Miles 6 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

An imposing art deco building, covering two and one quarter acres, it was built 1927-1933 as a memorial to the many Freemasons who died on active service in the First World War. Initially known as the Masonic Peace Memorial, it reverted to the name Freemasons' Hall at the outbreak of war in 1939. The headquarters of English freemasonry have been located in Great Queen Street, London, since the last quarter of the eighteenth century. This publication, written by staff at the Library and Museum of Freemasonry, tells the story of the various buildings on the site.

Engaging Place, Engaging Practices - Urban History and Campus-Community Partnerships (Hardcover): Robin F. Bachin, Amy L. Howard Engaging Place, Engaging Practices - Urban History and Campus-Community Partnerships (Hardcover)
Robin F. Bachin, Amy L. Howard
R2,186 Discovery Miles 21 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Colleges and universities in urban centers have often leveraged their locales to appeal to students while also taking a more active role in addressing local challenges. They embrace civic engagement, support service-learning, tailor courses to local needs, and even provide university-community collaborations such as lab schools and innovation hubs. Engaging Place, Engaging Practices highlights the significant role the academy, in general, and urban history, in particular, can play in fostering these critical connections. The editors and contributors to this volume address topics ranging from historical injustices and affordable housing and land use to climate change planning and the emergence of digital humanities. These case studies reveal the intricate components of a city's history and how they provide context and promote a sense of cultural belonging. This timely book appreciates and emphasizes the critical role universities must play as intentional-and humble-partners in addressing the past, present, and future challenges facing cities through democratic community engagement.

Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky (Paperback): Edwin, Jr. Ockerman Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky (Paperback)
Edwin, Jr. Ockerman
R492 R458 Discovery Miles 4 580 Save R34 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Tor! - The Story of German Football (Paperback): Uli Hesse Tor! - The Story of German Football (Paperback)
Uli Hesse
R520 R420 Discovery Miles 4 200 Save R100 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Germany did not have professional players or a national league until the 1960s, yet it became one of the most successful football nations in the world. Tor! (Goal!) traces the extraordinary story of Germany's club and international football, from the days when it was regarded as a dangerously foreign pastime, through the horrors of the Nazi years to postwar triumphs and the crisis of the new century. Tor! challenges the myth that German football is 'predictable' or 'efficient' and brings to life the fascinating array of characters who shaped it: the betrayed pioneer Walther Bensemann; the enigmatic genius Sepp Herberger; the all-conquering Franz Beckenbauer; the modern misfit Lothar Matthaus. And even the radio commentator Herbert Zimmermann, whose ecstatic cries of 'Tor!' greeted the winning goal in the 1954 World Cup final and helped change a whole nation's view of itself. Fully revised and updated ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Tor! is the definitive history of German football.

Frontier Fare - Recipes and Lore from the Old West (Paperback): Sherry Monahan Frontier Fare - Recipes and Lore from the Old West (Paperback)
Sherry Monahan
R401 R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Save R34 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Drawn from the author's ongoing column in TrueWest Magazine, this cookbook combines myths, nostalgia, and legends with usable, delicious, and fun recipes for use at home or on the trail--all with a western theme. Readers will be surprised to learn the stories behind some of their favorite recipes, and they'll find inspiration from the days of cooking along the trail or in the old iron cook stove in these dishes interpreted for a modern cook's kitchen.

The First American Cookbook - A Facsimile of American Cookery, 1796 (Hardcover): Amelia Simmons The First American Cookbook - A Facsimile of American Cookery, 1796 (Hardcover)
Amelia Simmons
R556 Discovery Miles 5 560 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Behind the Lions - Playing Rugby for the British & Irish Lions (Paperback, New in Paperback): Stephen Jones, Nick Cain, Tom... Behind the Lions - Playing Rugby for the British & Irish Lions (Paperback, New in Paperback)
Stephen Jones, Nick Cain, Tom English, David Barnes, Peter Burns; As told to …
R451 R358 Discovery Miles 3 580 Save R93 (21%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

For 125 years the British & Irish Lions have stood out as a peerless emblem in world sport. This unique account of the best from the four Home Nations examines every tour in the Lions' history, including the victorious 2013 tour to Hong Kong and Australia, told in the players' words. Behind the Lions sees rugby writers from across the Home Nations delve to the heart of what it means to be a Lion, interviewing a vast array of former and current players to uncover the passion, pride and exhilaration experienced when wearing the famous red jersey. It is a tale of heartbreak and ecstasy, humour and poignancy that is at once inspirational, moving and utterly compelling. This is the story of the British & Irish Lions in their own words.

The Crowd - A Study of the Popular Mind (Hardcover): Gustave Le Bon The Crowd - A Study of the Popular Mind (Hardcover)
Gustave Le Bon
R484 Discovery Miles 4 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Marginal Comment - A Memoir Revisited (Hardcover): K.J. Dover, Stephen Halliwell, Christopher Stray Marginal Comment - A Memoir Revisited (Hardcover)
K.J. Dover, Stephen Halliwell, Christopher Stray
R2,537 Discovery Miles 25 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Marginal Comment, which attracted keen and widespread interest on its original publication in 1994, is the remarkable memoir of one of the most distinguished classical scholars of the modern era. Its author, Sir Kenneth Dover, whose academic publications included the pathbreaking book Greek Homosexuality (1978, reissued by Bloomsbury in 2016), conceived of it as an 'experimental' autobiography - ruthlessly candid in retracing the full range of the author's experiences, both private and public, and unflinching in its attempt to analyse the entanglements between the life of the mind and the life of the body. Dover's distinguished career involved not only an influential series of writings about the ancient Greeks but also a number of prominent positions of leadership, including the presidencies of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, and the British Academy. It was in those positions that he became involved in several high-profile controversies, including the blocking of an honorary degree for Margaret Thatcher from Oxford University, and a bitter debate in the British Academy over the fellowship of Anthony Blunt after his exposure as a former Soviet spy. This edition of Marginal Comment is much more than a reissue: it includes an introduction which frames the book in relation to its author's life and work, as well as annotations based in part on materials originally excluded by Dover but left in his personal papers on this death. Now newly available, the memoir provides not only the self-portrait of an exceptional individual but a rich case-study in the intersections between an intellectual life and its social contexts.

The Cherokees - A Captivating Guide to the History of a Native American Tribe, the Cherokee Removal, and the Trail of Tears... The Cherokees - A Captivating Guide to the History of a Native American Tribe, the Cherokee Removal, and the Trail of Tears (Hardcover)
Captivating History
R600 R544 Discovery Miles 5 440 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Concise Psychology - An Integrated Forensic Approach to Psychology for Global African Settings (Hardcover): John Egbeazien... Concise Psychology - An Integrated Forensic Approach to Psychology for Global African Settings (Hardcover)
John Egbeazien Oshodi
R729 R688 Discovery Miles 6 880 Save R41 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Three Centuries of Girls' Education - Regulations of the Ursuline Nuns of the Congregation of Paris (Hardcover): Mary Anne... Three Centuries of Girls' Education - Regulations of the Ursuline Nuns of the Congregation of Paris (Hardcover)
Mary Anne O'Neil
R1,495 Discovery Miles 14 950 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In Three Centuries of Girls' Education, Mary Anne O'Neil offers both an examination and the first English translation of Les Reglemens des religieuses Ursulines de la Congregation de Paris. Published in 1705, Regulations is the first pedagogical system explicitly designed for the education of girls. It is also one of the few surviving documents describing the day-to-day operations of early Ursuline schools. O'Neil traces the history of the document from the writings of the Italian foundress of the Ursulines, to the establishment of the religious order in Paris in 1612, to the changes in the organization of Ursuline schools in nineteenth-century France, and, finally, to Mother Marie de St. Jean Martin's spirited defense of the traditional French Ursuline method after World War II. In the eighteenth century, New Orleans Ursulines used the Regulations as a guide to establish their schools and teaching methods. Overall, O'Neil's history and translation recover a vital source for historians of the early modern era but will also interest scholars in the fields of education history and female religious life.

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