George Owen Knihy

In almost every century something has been created that has made life better, or at least different. This book is a gentle trawl through some of the most important, and often bizarre, inventions of mankind, a light-hearted look at the things that have improved lives for people of the time, and often into the future. Many of us believe that Stephenson's Rocket signalled the beginning of life of the steam engine. In fact, a Roman invention predated it by over 1600 years. Read on, and enjoy a whistle-stop tour through the inventiveness of mankind over the centuries.

Originally published in 1603, this book is an early and important work of cartography and geography. Its author, George Owen, drew on his own firsthand knowledge of the area to create a comprehensive and detailed guide to the Welsh county of Pembrokeshire.

This comprehensive genealogical reference work gathers together information from a range of sources to provide a complete record of Essex families from the 16th and 17th centuries. With detailed pedigrees and biographical information, it is an essential resource for anyone interested in family history or local history.

They are so cool. They are so huge. Everybody loves them. They're friendly like Barney, they're killers like Godzilla, they're science, and they're educational. People want to ride them. People want to watch them fight. For some people I know, that would probably be the best thing could ever happen, because of all animals ever existed, dinosaurs are the best. No contest. Everybody knows that. This illustrated guide is intended to provide easy access to information about the best-known dinosaurs. BONUS CHAPTER: The Lost Island (short story):A research team is sent to a hidden island to study the dinosaurs there, while the inhabitants have different plans. Scroll up and grab your copy today!

Two visitations of Sussex, separated by over a century, provide a valuable historical record of the heraldry, genealogy, and social status of the county's leading families. Illustrated with intricate engravings of coats-of-arms and other heraldic devices, this book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of British aristocratic culture.