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Bareknuckles: A Social History of Prize Fighting By Dennis Brailsford A fascinating investigation into the history of bareknuckle fighting, the illegal entertainment that gave rise to the modern sport of boxing. ISBN-13: 9780718826765

Before the Greeks By M. Chahin A heavily illustrated guide to the main peoples of the pre-Greek civilisations of Europe and Western Asia, from the Sumerians to the Egyptians, the Minoans to the Hebrews, and the Sea Peoples to the Persians. ISBN-13: 9780718829506

New Title Bible as Literature, The By Tom R. Henn An illuminating study of the literary qualities of the English Bible, with particular emphasis on the King James Version. ISBN-13: 9780718830915

Birds of CITES Hardback Edition By Johannes Erritzoe A compendium of birds under threat of extinction throughout the world, providing a beautifully illustrated reference guide to the rare species controlled under the aegis of CITES. ISBN-13: 9780718828912

Birds: The Paintings of Terance James Bond Hardback Edition By Terance James Bond The remarkable talent of this distinguished artist is shown to full advantage in this collection of strikingly detailed and lifelike paintings of birds of the British Isles. ISBN-13: 9780718826826

Book of the Toad, The By Robert DeGraaff A fascinating exploration of the toad's interaction with humans, establishing the scientific facts about the animal and investigating its role in art, literature and folklore. ISBN-13: 9780718828417

Brewing for Victory By Brian Glover A lively and entertaining popular history of breweries and public houses in Britain, showing how brewers and pubs helped the war effort and maintained morale during the Second World War. ISBN-13: 9780718829285

Brian Jackson: Educational Innovator and Social Reformer By Kit Hardwick Based in part on the subject's own personal papers, this is an inspiring biography of one of Britain's foremost proponents of educational and childcare reform. ISBN-13: 9780718830250

British Sport: A Social History Paperback Edition By Dennis Brailsford A survey of the whole history of British sport, from the Middle Ages to the present. This account places sport within the wider ambit of British life, examining its social, political, financial and international implications. ISBN-13: 9780718829773

Buddha and Christ: Images of Wholeness By Robert Elinor A unique introduction to Buddhism and Christianity through visual images, making accessible some of the world’s most significant religious art through an explanation of its patterns, symbols, and styles. ISBN-13: 9780718830113

Building and Designing Transistor Radios: A Beginner's Guide By R.H. Warring An accessible and practical account of the design and function of the main electronic elements in radios, showing how transistor radios work and providing an insight into circuit design. ISBN-13: 9780718822293

Burn, Holy Fire! By Jeremy Goring An account of the religious development of the town of Lewes in East Sussex, revealing in microcosm a social history of religion in England from the Reformation to the present day. ISBN-13: 9780718830403