british library publishing division london (103 résultats)

Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. A clean and tight copy.

Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : None. 80 pages, illustrated throughout in color and b&w. Clean, unmarked copy with only minor wear to wrappers. Record # 460527.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. "The quest for physical beauty is essentially as old as Woman herself," according to A Complete Guide to Personal Loveliness from 1937. This fascinating new book explores some of the materials and methods that women--and men--have used in the past to enhance or hold on to their looks. Julian Walker opens up a curious, sometimes uncomfortable history of the human need to look beautiful. He reveals dozens of the (occasionally desperate) ways in which people have tried to make themselves more attractive. The book tells a story of ingenuity and imagination, but also of self-delusion, trickery, and exploitation. Among the bizarre home remedies and grotesque commercial innovations featured are a face wash based on minced and boiled pigeons; bear's grease used as a hair conditioner; a recipe for horseradish stirred into sour milk to lighten a tan; an Anglo-Saxon prescription for cosmetic surgery; and ways to prevent mice from infesting elaborate wigs. This fascinating new book explores some of the materials and bizarre methods that women - and men - have used in the past to enhance or hold on to their looks. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. Z13.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. James Edward Austen-Leigh (illustrateur). 1st. dj in mylar; black c w/gilt spine titles; unpaginated, clean, unmarked pages/index.

Paperback. Etat : Good+. Reprint; First Printing. Some shelf wear and cover creases, slightly thumbed with some rippling to later leaves and water staining to inside front cover, some foxing to endpapers and edges of reading block. ; First printing in this edition with no other printings listed. Good reading copy, no names inside. Cover artwork courtesy of Mary Evans Picture Library. ; British Library Crime Classics; 256 pages; A train stuck in a snow drift, the passengers from a compartment leave and make their way to a nearby house - and discover a mystery. The house seems abandoned, but there is a large fire lit in the spacious hallway, and a kettle boiling in the kitchen.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Reprint; First Printing. Light reading and cover creases, cocked spine, ink numeral to front endpaper. ; First printing in this edition with no other printings listed. Nice tight copy, no names inside. Cover photo by Imagno. ; British Library Thriller Classics; 288 pages; This once famous author of detective, thrillers and fantasy novels has become neglected since his death but is due for revival by lovers of the classic genres. Most of his work was set in Essex or East Anglia. Here British secrets have been betrayed to a Nazi agent, but a courageous navel officer is set to spy on the spy, and travels down the Thames under cover of a fishing weekend. He soon finds himself in the company of a dead man and a pretty girl.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Paperback in very good condition. Contents are clean and clear. AM. Used.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good+. Reprint; First Printing. Minor cover creases and shelf wear. ; First printing in this edition with no other printings listed. Nice tight copy, no names or marks inside, appears unread and near as new. Cover courtesy of NRM/Pictorial Collection/Science & Society Picture Library. Heavy book and priced accordingly. ; British Library Crime Classics; 336 pages; Dr James Earle and his wife live in comfortable seclusion near the Hog's Back, a ridge in the North Downs, in the beautiful Surrey countryside. When Dr Earle disappears from his cottage, Inspector French is called in to investigate. Soon other people vanish, Have they been murdered? This fiendishly complicated puzzle is one that only Inspector French can solve.

Paperback. Etat : Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. 224pp paperback, oblong format with high quality colour plates, very good.

Soft cover. Etat : Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. paperback, illustrated, 64 pages, fine. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. Shelf 75.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. paperback,illustrated,111 pages,very good.shelf 315.

Soft Cover Full Gloss. Etat : As New. No Jacket. ### Machines in the Home by Rebecca Weaver and Rodney Dale1992: A Discovery and Invention series. ## ## THIS BOOK: Classified as AS NEW. This is the 1996 edition, first published in 1996. The cover is laminated and full colour. This book has no bumping or foxing and is as specified. A very comprehensive book, packed with information, a treasure trove with illustrations and data on every page. Not just a book, but a historical record of its rich history. ## IMAGES: We provide at least two images for each book and a map, giving you a clear idea of what you are purchasing.## Read on for interesting information.### ## Machines in the Home by Rebecca Weaver and Rodney Dale (1992) is a captivating exploration of domestic technology and its transformative impact on everyday life. Part of the Discoveries and Inventions series, this illustrated volume charts the evolution of household machines from the early 19th century to the modern age, revealing how innovation reshaped the rhythms of home life and liberated generations from the drudgery of manual labour.## ## The book opens with a look at the earliest mechanical aids?simple devices for heating, lighting, and cooking?before progressing through the Industrial Revolution's influence on domestic engineering. It examines how coal-fired stoves, gas lighting, and early plumbing systems laid the groundwork for more sophisticated inventions, such as electric irons, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and refrigerators. Each chapter highlights not only the technical development of these machines but also their social and cultural implications, particularly for women, whose roles in the home were profoundly affected by mechanisation.## ## Weaver and Dale delve into the ingenuity behind everyday appliances, from the evolution of the mangle and the rise of the electric motor to the design of thermostatic controls and water heaters. The book also touches on the marketing and adoption of these technologies, using vintage advertisements and diagrams to illustrate how manufacturers shaped public perception and domestic aspirations.## ## With a straightforward narrative and engaging visuals, Machines in the Home provides readers with a window into the evolving landscape of domestic life. It's a valuable resource for students of social history, technology, and design, as well as anyone curious about the origins of the gadgets we now take for granted. The authors blend historical insight with technical clarity, making complex mechanisms accessible and relevant to a broad audience.## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS FOR THE UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ####. No Author signature.

Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. London. The British Library Publishing Division. 2010. First paperback printing. Large format soft coves. Crown 4to 10"x7½"  [25.4cm x 19cm] approx. 303 p and biographical notes. No spine creasing or wear at ends. Minuscule knocks to the front corners. Clean unmarked text block. May have been lightly read but near fine. The British book trade underwent radical change at the end of the twentieth century. Family firms were being replaced by conglomerates and the ending of the Net Book Agreement gave shops new freedom to compete by cutting prices. This is more than a 'book about books'; it provides access to a culture often perceived as glamorous, and hard to enter, through the words of insiders across the board, from sales representatives and shop assistants, to secretaries, editors and executives. Their experiences range from the 1920s to the present day and include recollections of the British trade at home and overseas as far as Australia, South East Asia and India. The accounts are drawn from the Book Trade Lives collection of in-depth oral history interviews recorded by National Life Stories and accessible through the British Library Sound Archive. The covers will be protected with a new inert archival 100 micron sleeve which is removable. Please contact us if you would like any more information or additional images. Postage price quoted outside the UK is for a book up to 1kg using UPS. For books sent within the UK, there will be no extra charge for books up to 2kg which are sent by Royal Mail. Postage quoted in the UK is the actual cost (£3.45). All books are sent in protective packing and custom book box. If your book is intended as a gift, please let us know and we will gift wrap it free of charge with a card and any message.

Soft cover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket Issued. Color And B/w Illustrations (illustrateur). 2nd Edition. paperback, illustrated, 88 pages, a fine clean copy. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. Shelf B255.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. A clean, crisp copy. ; 1.18 x 9.61 x 7.17 Inches; 320 pages.

Soft cover. Etat : Fine. As new.

Soft cover. Etat : Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. paperback, illustrated, 35 pages, fine. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. Shelf 101.

Paperback. Etat : Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. paperback,illustrated throughout,9464 pages,a fine clean copy.shelf 166.

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. 1st Edition. 64 pages with colour and b/w illustrations. Black cloth with dust jacket.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. original cloth hardcover, illustrated, 124 pages, fine in fine unclipped dustwrapper. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. Shelf B77.

Hardcover. Etat : New. No Jacket. London. The British Library Publishing Division. 2017. No later dates shown. Hard Cover. No dust jacket as issued. Royal 8vo 10" x 6¼ " [25.4cm x 15.8cm]. 223 pp including author biographies to the rear. Beautifully illustrated in colour with over 55 illustrations throughout. Condition is new. In defiance of Victorian moral conventions, figures such as Oscar Wilde, Max Beerbohm and WB Yeats explored new forms of artistic expression throughout the 19th century. The 48 poetry and prose examples in this illustrated anthology cover the main preoccupations of decadence, artifice, intoxication, spirituality and death and include well-known pieces as well as those more recently rediscovered, offering a broad introduction to the movement. The boards will be protected with a new inert archival 100 micron sleeve which is removable. Please contact us if you would like any more information or additional images. Postage price quoted outside the UK is for a book up to 1kg using UPS or Transglobal Express. For books sent within the UK, there will be no extra charge for books up to 2kg which are sent by Royal Mail. Postage quoted in the UK is the actual cost (£3.45). All books are sent in protective packing and custom book box. If your book is intended as a gift, please let us know and we will gift wrap it free of charge with a card and any message.

Soft Cover. Etat : As New. First Editiion. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Softback.

Soft cover. Etat : New. Many examples , many in colour and some full page (illustrateur). 1st Edition. New.

Paperback. Etat : Fine. octavo, 176 pagesl, illustrated. A Fine copy.

Soft cover. Etat : Fine. 1st Edition. Very lightly read, if at all.

Hardcover. Etat : As New. London. The British Library Publishing Division. 2010. Hard Cover. Pictorial boards without dust jacket as issued. A facsimile copy of the William Blackwood and Sons 1884 issue. Condition. As New. Illustrated in colour throughout. Scarce in this edition. The Golden Primer is a stunning example of Victorian book illustration by one of the foremost artists and illustrators of his day, Walter Crane. The primer uses methods for teaching literacy that are still in use today, such as encouraging the child reader to interact with the words and pictures, pointing out the printed words as they see them in the pictures, constructing these into sentences of rhyming verse, and counting how many times a word appears on a page. All of these useful lessons are accompanied by Craneʼs charming and witty illustrations, for which he continues to be known.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. First Edition. original cloth hardcover,illustrated,112 pages,fine in near fine unclipped dustwrapper.shelf 134.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good ++. 286 pages. Very attractive paperback covers with light wear to covers' corners. Pages very clean.