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Langton, James
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James Langton
Most widely held works by
James Langton
The art detective : [fakes, frauds, and finds and the search for lost treasures] by Philip Mould (
Sound Recording
)
7
editions published
in
2010
in
English
and held by
275
libraries
worldwide
Philip Mould, one of the world's foremost authorities on British portraiture and an irreverent and delightful expert for the Antiques Roadshow, serves up his secrets and his best stories, blending the technical details of art detection and restoration with juicy tales peopled by a range of eccentric collectors, scholars, forgers, and opportunities
The man who broke into Auschwitz : [a true story of World War II] by Denis Avey (
Sound Recording
)
11
editions published
in
2011
in
English
and held by
256
libraries
worldwide
Tells the true story of a British soldier who was held in a POW labor camp in the summer of 1944 and willingly smuggled himself into the Buna-Monowitz concentration camp--known as Auschwitz III--to witness firsthand the cruelty there
Siddhartha : an Indian tale by Hermann Hesse (
file
)
12
editions published
between
2009
and
2010
in
English
and held by
237
libraries
worldwide
Set in India, Siddhartha is the story of a young Brahmin's search for ultimate reality after meeting with the Buddha. His quest takes him from a life of decadence to asceticism, through the illusory joys of sensual love with a beautiful courtesan and of wealth and fame to the painful struggles with his son and the ultimate wisdom of renunciation
Behind the palace doors : [five centuries of sex, adventure, vice, treachery, and folly from royal Britain] by Michael Farquhar (
Sound Recording
)
13
editions published
in
2011
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
209
libraries
worldwide
Beleaguered by scandal, betrayed by faithless spouses, bedeviled by ambitious children, the kings and queens of Great Britain have been many things, but they have never been dull. Some sacrificed everything for love, while others met a cruel fate at the edge of an axman's blade.Behind the Palace Doors features stories covering every monarch, from randy Henry VIII to reserved Elizabeth II; debunks historical myths; serves up surprising anecdotes; and covers four family trees spanning every royal house, from the Tudors to the Windsors. From the truth behind the supposed madness of King George to Queen Victoria's surprisingly daring taste in sculpture, Behind the Palace Doors ventures beyond the rumors to tell the unvarnished history of Britain's monarchs, highlighting the unique mix of tragedy, comedy, romance, heroism, and incompetence that has made the British throne a seat of such unparalleled fascination
Globish : [how the English language became the world's language] by Robert McCrum (
Sound Recording
)
8
editions published
in
2010
in
English
and held by
178
libraries
worldwide
McCrum explores why English has become dominant in the modern world, and, more significantly, how English is manipulated, reconceived, and negotiated by different cultures--and why
Cro-Magnon : how the Ice Age gave birth to the first modern humans by Brian M Fagan (
Sound Recording
)
9
editions published
in
2010
in
English
and held by
169
libraries
worldwide
Bestselling author Brian Fagan brings early humans out of the deep freeze with his trademark mix of erudition, cutting-edge science, and vivid storytelling. Cro-Magnon reveals human society in its infancy, facing enormous environmental challenges---including a rival species of humans, the Neanderthals. For ten millennia, Cro-Magnons lived side by side with Neanderthals, an encounter that Fagan fills with drama. Using their superior intellects and tools, these ingenious problem solvers survived harsh conditions that eventually extinguished their Neanderthal cousins. Cro-Magnon captures the indomitable adaptability that has made Homo sapiens an unmatched success as a species. Living on a frozen continent with only the most basic tools, Ice Age humans survived and thrived.--Publisher website
I.O.U. : why everyone owes everyone and no one can pay by John Lanchester (
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9
editions published
in
2010
in
English
and held by
151
libraries
worldwide
Lanchester's survey of the current financial crisis explains how the booming global economy collapsed seemingly overnight
Voodoo histories : the role of the conspiracy theory in shaping modern history by David Aaronovitch (
Sound Recording
)
10
editions published
between
2010
and
2012
in
English
and held by
148
libraries
worldwide
A probing look at the conspiracy theories that operate on the sidelines of history and the reasons they continue to play such a seditious role
The brotherhood of the Holy Shroud by Julia Navarro (
Sound Recording
)
3
editions published
in
2006
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
123
libraries
worldwide
After a series of fires and break-ins at the Cathedral of Turin, a team of investigators try to solve the crimes. They believe that someone is trying to steal the burial shroud of Jesus
The Republic by Plato (
Sound Recording
)
12
editions published
in
2010
in
English
and held by
119
libraries
worldwide
"What is at stake is far from insignificant: it is how one should live one's life."Plato's The Republic is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western philosophy. Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, it is an inquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. During the conversation, other questions are raised: What is goodness? What is reality? What is knowledge? The Republic also addresses the purpose of education and the roles of both women and men as "guardians" of the people. With remarkable lucidity and deft use of allegory, Plato arrives at a depiction of a state bound by harmony and ruled by "philosopher kings."
The map of time by Félix J Palma (
Sound Recording
)
6
editions published
in
2011
in
English
and held by
95
libraries
worldwide
A skeptical H.G. Wells investigates time-travel mysteries including an aristocrat's love affair with a murdered prostitute from the past, a Victorian woman's escape to the future, and a plot to murder celebrated authors to steal their written works
High financier : [the lives and time of Siegmund Warburg] by Niall Ferguson (
Sound Recording
)
12
editions published
between
2010
and
2012
in
English
and held by
89
libraries
worldwide
Chronicles the life of Siegmund Warburg, who, despite his family's long-established bank being subsumed by the Nazis, went on to become an architect of European financial integration and a central figure in the world of high finance
Can intervention work? by Rory Stewart (
Sound Recording
)
6
editions published
in
2011
in
English
and held by
70
libraries
worldwide
Rory Stewart and Gerald Knaus distill their remarkable firsthand experiences of political and military interventions into a potent examination of what we can and cannot achieve in a new era of 'nation building.' As they delve into the massive, military-driven efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans, the expansion of the EU, and the bloodless 'color' revolutions in the former Soviet states, they reveal consequences for international relations, human rights, understanding of state building
Two treatises of government by John Locke (
file
)
5
editions published
in
2011
in
English
and held by
59
libraries
worldwide
A radical doctrine at the time of its publication, Locke's theories provided a philosophical basis for many of the principles behind the American Revolution. More than 300 years after the publication of the "Two treatises of government," Locke's ideas continue to spark debate. A must-listen for anyone interested in the foundations of contemporary political ideology
Alexander the Great's art of strategy : [the timeless leadership lessons of history's greatest empire builder] by Partha Sarathi Bose (
Sound Recording
)
2
editions published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
53
libraries
worldwide
Gives fresh insight to Alexander the Great's leadership and legacy. Shows how you can use the secrets of his success to conquer today's challenges, as successful executives, politicians and generals have
Rush to glory : formula 1 racing's greatest rivalry by Tom Rubython (
Sound Recording
)
7
editions published
between
2013
and
2015
in
English
and held by
48
libraries
worldwide
Tom Rubython describes, in riveting detail, the greatest duel in Formula One; the 1976 season between Austrian Niki Lauda and Britain's James Hunt
The lost angel by Javier Sierra (
Sound Recording
)
5
editions published
between
2011
and
2012
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
40
libraries
worldwide
In approximately seventy-two hours, a little known Middle Eastern terrorist group plans to bring about the end of the world, and a central aspect of their plan is the kidnapping of Martin Fabor, an undercover American scientist. His only hope for survival is his young wife, Julia Alvarez, a woman born with a rare psychic gift. Julia must find the courage to evade religious extremists and clandestine government agencies to save her husband
The siege : 68 hours inside the Taj Hotel by Cathy Scott-Clark (
file
)
7
editions published
in
2013
in
English
and held by
32
libraries
worldwide
Describes what took place during the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai when terrorists assailed the luxurious Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and how the combined efforts of courageous staff and guests helped keep the death toll down
Your pedigree chum by James Langton (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2001
in
English
and held by
26
libraries
worldwide
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Art Art dealers Art--Expertising Avey, Denis, Bankers Buddhism Buddhist philosophy Buddhist pilgrims and pilgrimages Condensed books Conspiracies Cro-Magnons Dante Alighieri, Economic history England--London English language English language--Globalization Gautama Buddha Glacial epoch Global Financial Crisis (2008-2009) Great Britain Heaven Hell Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) Holy Shroud Human evolution India International finance Italian poetry Jewish bankers Kings and rulers Liberty Locke, John, Manners and customs Monowitz (Concentration camp) Neanderthals Poland Political science Political science--Philosophy Prehistoric peoples Purgatory Queens Religion Royal houses Spiritual life State, The Time travel Utopias Warburg, Siegmund,--Sir, Wells, H. G.--(Herbert George), World War (1939-1945)
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