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Mussolini's Barber : And Other Stories of the Unknown Players Who Made History Happen by Graeme Donald
$29.99 NZD
Category: History
We have all heard about the great generals of military history, and those whose heroic deeds changed the course of war. This is not their book. Instead, this offbeat and engaging book reveals the stories of 75 bit-players of military history: Hitler's personal pilot, Hanna Reitsch; Pierre Basile, the cr ...Show more
On This Day in History by Graeme Donald
$29.99 NZD
Category: History
The abandoned Mary Celeste is mysteriously found drifting in the mid-Atlantic; Mozart is buried in an unmarked communal grave; and Prohibition in America is brought to an end. Although separated by centuries, these events all share the same anniversary: 5 December. On This Day in History looks back at a ...Show more
The Accidental Scientist: The Role of Chance and Luck in Scientific Discovery by Graeme Donald
$22.99 NZD
Category: Non Fiction
Have you ever wondered how the ideas for some things come about? Surprisingly often it is as much down to chance as a single person's brilliance. "The Accidental Scientist" explores the role of chance and error in scientific, medical and commercial innovation, outlining exactly how some of the most well ...Show more
When the Earth Was Flat: All the Bits of Science We Got Wrong by Graeme Donald
$19.99 NZD
Category: Non Fiction
The perfect gift for anyone with an interest in our scientific history, "When the Earth Was Flat" exposes the scientific theories that were once widely believed to be true but have since been disproved. Featuring ideas that now seem more crazy than credible, from the human body being made up of only fou ...Show more
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