A Short History Of The World According To Sheep
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Author |
: Sally Coulthard |
Publisher |
: Anima |
Total Pages |
: 320 |
Release |
: 2020-08-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1789544203 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781789544206 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Short History of the World According to Sheep by : Sally Coulthard
'This book deserves a place in your bookcase next to Harari's Sapiens. It's every bit as fascinating and is surely destined to be just as successful' Julian Norton. An addictively free-ranging survey of the massive impact that the domesticated ungulates of the genus Ovis have had on human history. From the plains of ancient Mesopotamia to the rolling hills of medieval England to the vast sheep farms of modern-day Australia, sheep have been central to the human story. Starting with our Neolithic ancestors' first forays into sheep-rearing nearly 10,000 years ago, these remarkable animals have fed us, clothed us, changed our diet and languages, helped us to win wars, decorated our homes, and financed the conquest of large swathes of the earth. Enormous fortunes and new, society-changing industries have been made from the fleeces of sheep, and cities shaped by shepherds' markets and meat trading. Sally Coulthard weaves the rich and fascinating story of sheep into a vivid and colourful tapestry, thickly threaded with engaging anecdotes and remarkable ovine facts, whose multiple strands reflect the deep penetration of these woolly animals into every aspect of human society and culture. REVIEWS: 'This is such a great book: I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in history or sheep - or simply a passion for reading captivating and high-quality prose. It's extremely well researched and written in a very engaging style. It trumped my Clive James memoir, which I put to one side. I read A History of the World According to Sheepwithin two days. (And that's impressive for me. It usually takes me weeks to finish a book.) You'd never imagine the role sheep have played across the centuries: from the egregious rampaging of Genghis Khan to the success of the Medici dynasty during the Renaissance to the Scottish Highland Clearances of the eighteenth century. The trade in their wool has financed wars; lanolin from their fleeces has fuelled the huge industry in beauty products, and ovine intestines even had a hand in controlling both birth rates and the spread of syphilis. And that's before we get onto jumpers. Or cheese...' Julian Norton, the Yorkshire Vet.
Author |
: Sally Coulthard |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 320 |
Release |
: 2021-03-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781643136592 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1643136593 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (92 Downloads) |
Synopsis Follow the Flock by : Sally Coulthard
An addictively free-ranging survey of the massive impact that the humble and loveable sheep have had on human history. From the plains of ancient Mesopotamia to the rolling hills of medieval England to the vast sheep farms of modern-day Australia, the domesticated ungulates of the genus Ovis—sheel—have been central to the human story. Starting with our Neolithic ancestors' first forays into sheep-rearing nearly 10,000 years ago, these remarkable animals have fed us, clothed us, changed our diet and languages, helped us to win wars, decorated our homes, and financed the conquest of large swathes of the earth. Enormous fortunes and new, society-changing industries have been made from the fleeces of sheep, and cities shaped by shepherds' markets and meat trading. Sally Coulthard weaves the rich and fascinating story of sheep into a vivid and colorful tapestry, thickly threaded with engaging anecdotes and remarkable ovine facts, whose multiple strands reflect the deep penetration of these woolly animals into every aspect of human society and culture.
Author |
: E. H. Gombrich |
Publisher |
: Yale University Press |
Total Pages |
: 401 |
Release |
: 2014-10-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780300213973 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0300213972 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Little History of the World by : E. H. Gombrich
E. H. Gombrich's Little History of the World, though written in 1935, has become one of the treasures of historical writing since its first publication in English in 2005. The Yale edition alone has now sold over half a million copies, and the book is available worldwide in almost thirty languages. Gombrich was of course the best-known art historian of his time, and his text suggests illustrations on every page. This illustrated edition of the Little History brings together the pellucid humanity of his narrative with the images that may well have been in his mind's eye as he wrote the book. The two hundred illustrations—most of them in full color—are not simple embellishments, though they are beautiful. They emerge from the text, enrich the author's intention, and deepen the pleasure of reading this remarkable work. For this edition the text is reset in a spacious format, flowing around illustrations that range from paintings to line drawings, emblems, motifs, and symbols. The book incorporates freshly drawn maps, a revised preface, and a new index. Blending high-grade design, fine paper, and classic binding, this is both a sumptuous gift book and an enhanced edition of a timeless account of human history.
Author |
: Herbert George Wells |
Publisher |
: Binker North |
Total Pages |
: 494 |
Release |
: 1922 |
ISBN-10 |
: PRNC:32101004768147 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Short History of the World by : Herbert George Wells
A Short History of the World is a period-piece non-fictional historic work by English author H. G. Wells. The book was largely inspired by Wells's earlier 1919 work The Outline of History.
Author |
: Christopher Moore |
Publisher |
: Harper Collins |
Total Pages |
: 468 |
Release |
: 2009-10-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780061798238 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0061798231 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Synopsis Lamb by : Christopher Moore
Everyone knows about the immaculate conception and the crucifixion. But what happened to Jesus between the manger and the Sermon on the Mount? In this hilarious and bold novel, the acclaimed Christopher Moore shares the greatest story never told: the life of Christ as seen by his boyhood pal, Biff. Just what was Jesus doing during the many years that have gone unrecorded in the Bible? Biff was there at his side, and now after two thousand years, he shares those good, bad, ugly, and miraculous times. Screamingly funny, audaciously fresh, Lamb rivals the best of Tom Robbins and Carl Hiaasen, and is sure to please this gifted writer’s fans and win him legions more.
Author |
: Valerie Hobbs |
Publisher |
: Macmillan |
Total Pages |
: 148 |
Release |
: 2009-04-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0312561164 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780312561161 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sheep by : Valerie Hobbs
Every dog needs a boy.
Author |
: Sally Coulthard |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 154 |
Release |
: 2021-01-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781789544749 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1789544742 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Book of the Earthworm by : Sally Coulthard
'I thought I knew quite a bit about earthworms – until I picked up this charming little book' Nick Baker 'Many wonderful wormy tales unearthed by Coulthard' BBC Countryfile Magazine 'A gem of a book' Country Smallholding Without these little engineers of the earth, the world's soils would be barren, and our gardens and fields wouldn't be able to grow the food we need to survive. Worms recycle decaying plants, putting nutrients back into the soil; they provide a food source for wildlife; and their constant burrowing helps heavy rain soak away. Sally Coulthard's fascianting guide offers a wealth of information and practical advice about the world's msot industrious but little understood creature.
Author |
: Nancy Shaw |
Publisher |
: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages |
: 36 |
Release |
: 2010-02-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780547771885 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0547771886 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sheep on a Ship by : Nancy Shaw
Following the beloved Sheep in a Jeep, this illustrated children’s book follows the rhyming misadventure of zany sheep on a pirate ship. It's time for bed but the sheep just can't settle down. Never fear, a trusty sheepdog is here to help. But what will it take to get these restless sheep to bed? A hug? A blanket? A drink of water? Will this dedicated collie ever get these bleating sheep to sleep? Perhaps only a daring pirate adventure will do the trick… From the author and illustrator behind Sheep in a Jeep, this sweet and silly bedtime tale is perfect for reading aloud to a demanding little one who doesn’t want to go to bed. “The spare text is easily mastered by the beginning reader, while adults reading this aloud will appreciate the tongue-twisters and rollicking rhymes.”—Publishers Weekly
Author |
: Sally Coulthard |
Publisher |
: Hardie Grant Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 229 |
Release |
: 2021-03-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781787136311 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1787136310 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Synopsis Floriography by : Sally Coulthard
Flowers can talk. Red roses say ‘I love you’, white lilies offer condolence and poppies invite us to remember. For thousands of years, humans have used flowers as a language, a short-hand for emotions and meanings. In her new book, Sally Coulthard, takes a fascinating look at floriography and shows how we still use this secret language across the world. She delves into the meanings of flowers and where they came from, whether it’s ancient mythology or hedgerow folklore. Covering 50 well-loved flowers and plants, from peonies to sweetpeas, ivy to irises, Floriography is a beautifully illustrated guide that will take the reader on an intriguing journey through the history, legend, anthropology and literature of flowers, showing how modern-day society still relies on the meaning of flowers. From the Chinese lotus flower to the Celtic bluebell, the myth, magic and language of flowers is still blossoming today.
Author |
: Haruki Murakami |
Publisher |
: Vintage |
Total Pages |
: 364 |
Release |
: 2010-09-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780307762726 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0307762726 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Wild Sheep Chase by : Haruki Murakami
A New York Times bestselling author—and “a mythmaker for the millennium, a wiseacre wiseman” (New York Times Book Review)—delivers a surreal and elaborate quest that takes readers from Tokyo to the remote mountains of northern Japan, where the unnamed protagonist has a surprising confrontation with his demons. An advertising executive receives a postcard from a friend and casually appropriates the image for an advertisement. What he doesn’t realize is that included in the scene is a mutant sheep with a star on its back, and in using this photo he has unwittingly captured the attention of a man who offers a menacing ultimatum: find the sheep or face dire consequences.