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History books allow you to travel back in time. They let you discover a whole different era than our own with different lifestyles, morale compases and crises. To understand history is to understand, who you are, and what you come from. It is the foundation of today’s society and culture. In Tales’ selection of history and society books you can investigate both religion, mythologies, and wars with competent authors and scholars giving their interpretation of how events happened as they did and how we ended up with today’s society. Are you ready to get wiser of both past and present?
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  • by Margaret Jourdain
    £21.49

    This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

  • by Albert Stevens Crockett
    £10.99 - 17.49

  • - One Christian's journey to finding joy
    by Adrian Adger
    £9.49

    At the age of fifty-four, Adrian Adger-church minister in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and recently married-discovered he had inoperable, incurable cancer. He was full of questions:Why me? Is God punishing me? Is my life effectively over? Should I pray for healing? Will I ever know joy again? By sharing his journey with us, Adrian explains the extraordinary difference that Jesus Christ has made to him as he faces a bleak diagnosis. Although Adrian is facing cancer, he is 'standing tall'-and not only because he is over 6 foot 7 inches tall.This book will encourage and help anyone who is facing cancer themselves and point them to the God who will see them through the darkest struggles because he loves and cares for them."With courageous and vivid honesty, Adrian answers many challenging questions that people, including Christians, often confront when they discover they have incurable cancer."Dr Cherith Semple, Cancer Care Specialist

  • - A Journey From Abuse To Awakening
    by Dr Priya Saklani
    £28.99 - 36.99

  • by Jannah Firdaus Mediapro
    £13.99

    The Life of Prophet Isa AS (Jesus) and Maryam Bint Imran (Virgin Mary) English Edition Standar Version Based From The Noble Quran And Al-Hadith.In many verses of the Glorious Qur'an Allah SWT (God) The Exalted denied the claim of the Christians that He has a son. A delegation from Nagran came to the Prophet Muhammad SAW. They began to talk about their claim about the Trinity, which is that Allah is three in one, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, with some disagreement among their sects. That is why Allah SWT (God) affirmed in many verses of The Noble Qur'an that Prophet Isa AS (Jesus) is a slave of Allah, whom He molded in the womb of his mother like any other of His creatures, and that He created him without a father, as He created Prophet Adam AS without a father or a mother."The similitude of Jesus before Allah SWT (God) is as that of Adam; He created him from dust, then said to him: "Be." And he was." (The Noble Quran 3:59)

  • by Corneliu Zelea Codreanu
    £22.49 - 26.99

  • - A Collection of Essays and Lectures, 1891-1903
    by G F R Henderson
    £24.49

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  • - Twenty Culturally Mindful Case Studies
    by MD Rao, MD Peters, Matthew E, et al.
    £13.49

    "The authors are to be commended for a book which should be very helpful for mental health professionals taking care of South Asian patients. The book uses case histories to illustrate a range of issues, which may come up in the treatment of this ethno-cultural group. The cases cut across genders, age groups, socioeconomic groups, diagnostic categories, and other clinical matters pertaining to abuse and domestic violence among South Asians born in South Asia and in the United States. The cases illustrate issues related to immigration, acculturation, stigma, access to care, and familial and intergenerational problems. The cases make teaching points about the impact of culture on clinical presentation and treatment, focusing on how culture and religion can be both a hindrance and an asset. The authors describe how to use cultural understanding in diagnosis and treatment" (Iqbal Ahmed MD, FRCPsych, UK).

  • - A History of Sion Row, Twickenham
    by Robert Shepherd
    £52.49

    Twickenham is chiefly known today as the home of rugby, but its heyday could be said to be in the eighteenth century when first Alexander Pope and then Horace Walpole made it their home and extolled its Arcadian setting.Captain Gray, a naval officer, acquired plots of land close to the river in Twickenham in 1718 on which he built two rows of houses, Sion Row and Montpelier Row, which survive to this day and are much admired.This book tells the story of Sion Row, which was built for Gray by a remarkable local craftsman, Edward Reeves, who had ambition to become an architect. It explains the features of the houses and how they were built. It then follows them through to the present day showing how they were used and what modifications have been made to them and, not least, how they survived.In parallel we learn of the owners and the residents, many of whom have fascinating stories to tell. They are immensely diverse, some international, some purely local, some disreputable, others pillars of respectability.Their lives are put in the context of changes in Twickenham as it evolved from out of town retreat to prosperous commuter suburb. In telling the story of these houses and people, a remarkable social history is revealed.

  • - Yes They Were
    by Erwin Kostomai
    £18.49 - 25.49

  • - Memoirs of a Street Nurse
    by Cathy Crowe
    £20.49 - 44.99

  • by Charles F Partington
    £19.49

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  • - A Book about Grandmothers
    by Stella Stamatakis
    £11.49 - 14.99

  • - From Businessman to 45th President of the United States: Insight and Analysis into the Life of Donald J. Trump
    by J R Macgregor
    £22.99

    Few people have had such an impact on the political and business world as Donald J Trump. But beyond the presidency, his entire family has an incredible and intriguing story to tell.Now, inside this biography, you’ll discover the incredible life and achievements of the Trump family. From their arrival to America and the businesses they founded to Donald J Trump’s successful ascent to the Whitehouse and his long-standing career beforehand. Few people have had such an impact on America and the world – even long before his presidential bid – than Trump.But aside from politics, this biography serves to illuminate the character, mindset, and personality of Trump in a never-before-seen way. Delving into his family, past, and current life, this is a powerful and enlightening account of the Trump family’s legacy, from the ambition and drive that led to so much success, to the relationships and partnerships that helped it all happen.Their story goes far beyond the presidential race that captured the attention of so many millions – the story of the Trump family has so much more to tell. From Fred Trump and his casinos to their humble beginnings in Germany, Trump: The Biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the history, achievements, and legacy of this extraordinary family.Buy now to discover just how much the Trump family influenced America.

  • - historical, literary & artistic
    by George Clinch & E F Rimbault
    £19.49

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  • by Greg Johnson
    £9.49 - 20.99

  • - Useful Methods and Advice to Conquer Small Talk, Improve Social Confidence and Network Like Never Before
    by Keith Coleman
    £17.99

    How do conversational small talk sessions make you feel? Nervous? Uncomfortable? Guess what, You're not alone!Imagine a scenario where you could effortlessly breeze into a room, relaxed, full of confidence and strike up a conversation with just about anyone. People start to gravitate towards you, they smile, they are interested and even find you to be charismatic. How would that make you feel? If you're tired of struggling to keep a conversation going, initiate a discussion or to fit in at social gatherings, then you'll find exactly what you need in this book; practical and useful methods to network like never before, packed with essential techniques and methods for success. So much of our lives depend on the conversations we have, and where they lead us to. Every one of them is an opportunity to develop into something more if done right. This book will be your guide to overcome the conversational challenges that have plagued your life so far and start making a real difference in the way you talk to people around you.Whether they be family, friends, colleagues or strangers, this book contains examples of what to do and what not to do, including: How to strike up a conversation that makes you memorable and likable What communication obstacles you need to be aware of How to fine-tune your communication skills How to have smooth and flowing conversations How to become a conversational whiz at work And much, much more! Start building genuine relationships and network like never before with useful methods and advice to conquer small talk, all while improving your self-confidence in the process. Just Add To Cart And Set Yourself On The Right Path To Mastering The Art Of Small Talk and Conversations Skills!

  • by Augustus le Plongeon
    £23.49

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  • - End Is the Beginning
    by Siku
    £12.99

    APOCALYPSE: The Book of Revelations Words by JohnArt by SikuPaperback, 96 pp This is stunning visualisation of the Book that spells out How the World will End. Using the iconic King James Version ( permission granted by the Queens Copyright holders) plus Siku's high charged Art THE FINAL BATTLE BETWEEN GOOD AND EVILThe last book of the Bible is the most mysterious book of the Bible. In it contains the riddle and unveiling of how the World will end.Now comes an illustrated graphic comic book version of this book. Stand in the Apostle John's sandals and watch the World's climactic war between good and evil unfold in dramatic and dazzling imagery. See the Lamb, the Seven-Headed Dragon, and the Beast as never before. Take a thrilling ride through ancient prophecy. Discover anew the story of the ultimate fulfillment of John's faith as the final battle is fought between God and Satan.Using the KJV text , permission given by the Queen of England. Visualised by SIKU ( Manga Bible, Judge Dredd , Lion Hero Bible,) by SIKU, Ed Chatelier of THE EDGE GROUP.

  • - A Science Fiction Adventure
    by Bertauski Tony
    £33.99 - 37.99

  • - How a Small Scottish Village Changed History
    by Andrew C. Scott
    £15.49

    The incredible story of how the village of Lesmahagow has influenced the world in a variety of fields, from industry to espionage, throughout history.

  • - The #1 Sunday Times Bestseller
    by Lisa Taddeo
    £9.49

  • - An Unusual History of Land and Legend
    by Christopher Hadley
    £10.99

    In the Middle Ages a remarkable tomb was carved to cover the bones of an English hero. For centuries the grave spawned tales about dragons and devils, giants and winged hounds. To understand why this happened, Christopher Hadley takes us on a journey through 1,000 years of history.

  • by Morgan Daimler
    £14.99

    A detailed and easy to use resource for Fairylore.

  • - Notes from Black Europe
    by Johny Pitts
    £9.49

  • - A Starter Kit for Rewiring Your Mind (and Therefore the World)
    by Pam Grout
    £14.99

  • - Rodjdestvensky's Russian Fleet, the Dogger Bank Incident & the Russo-Japanese War at Sea, 1904-05-From Libau to Tsushima with Two Short Accounts of the North Sea Incident
    by John Bassett Moore, Walter Wood & Eugene S Politovsky
    £12.49 - 20.49

  • by Alexander S Morton
    £24.49

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History
The concept history covers a large range of topics all with its different focus. On top of Tales’ history books list, you find history books giving their in-depth view of some of World History’s most tragic events in modern time - World War 1 and World War 2. The two world wars affected most of the world and so many people lost their lives to them - both soldiers and civilians. The wars changed the world forever, and to understand how and why you need to dive into one of our many brilliant history books about the historic wars, giving you all the analysis and nuances you need - because we all know history books best, when they are thorough and give us new perspectives on historical events. 
If you instead are interested in politics during different historical periods, our selection of history books also contains that. The political system of a nation is a defining factor for how the citizens are treated and what conditions of life they have. The political factors can also lead to crises and wars, and in that way politics can make its mark on a whole historical era, but it can also lead to better times, giving the citizens better conditions and possibilities of social mobility. If you are interested, you will find all the history books in english right here. 
If you want to travel back to the fascinating Antiquity you should try reading the classics The Iliad and The Odyssey by Homer. However they can be hard to understand in their original form. That is why we recommend you to dive into Stephen Fry’s fascinating interpretations of the antic classics. The works of the Antic Greeks, especially Homer, have that special kind of universality that all the classics refer to, even though the lyrics are about ancient mythological heroes such as Achilleus and Heracles (better known as Hercules) and their challenging adventures. The historical tales leave the reader with universal morales of life. In Stephen Fry’s version called Heroes the tales are giving a modern language and new relevans - especially for young people. 
It is also important to teach your kids about our common history and that is why you also find history books for kids in Tales’ wide selection. 

Society
A society is formed by a community of individuals and has gone through many changes throughout history. The history of our society has gone through many different stages, and in order to contain this diversity Tales’ collection has a rich amount of societal books from different time periods. You can find society books concerning and analyzing all from the traditional society, the modern society, and the post-modern society to the humanistic society. 

Educational textbooks
If you study history or social science Tales’ collection of History and Society is the perfect place to find your next educational textbook. History is one of the most important humanistic disciplines educating the future historians and museum inspectors. Without historians there will be nobody to investigate the historical data and texts and no one to evaluate them critically, and most importantly there would be no one to arrange history and the historical sources. Without them we would in fact lack a lot of vital information about who we are and what we come from, and we would not have the same ability to learn from history, which would be a great loss. That is why you need to start your journey as a history student in Tales’ selection of history books. 
Social science is also a cornerstone in understanding who we are and why we act as we act. As a social science student you should dive into our selection of societal books in order to get inspired for your next case study. 

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