Search Results: Titles starting with N from Lems Bookshop

Nanotechnology a new science to change the world - at its heart is the creation of assemblers so small they will be able to work with individual molecules of matter to be programmed produce any substance, structure or entity allowed by the laws of nature. 307 pages with 8 pages of black and white illustrations. Book in good+ condition with ?previous owners name cut out top corner of title page and light tanning.

Part of the Great Commanders series - for twenty years Napoleon was the Master of Europe. The life of Napoleon Bonaparte who fought sixty battles leaving an indelible mark on Europe, revolutionising warfare and bringing in sweeping civil changes which ushered in the modern nationalistic age. 224 pages with 16 colour plates and 100 black and white illustrations including several maps. Book in good+ condition ex library with stamp on first, publisher and last pages, sticker on first page, borrowing sleave remnants on back endpapers and light tanning. Dust jacket in good+ condition in clear wrapper with sticker on spine.

In little more than a century a people of whom nothing was known but a name became an integral part of the history of our civilization. For around 500 years (1700-1200 BC) the Hittite Empire became the leading great power of the Near East even threatening the power of the Egyptian pharaohs. 284 pages with 48 black and white plates and 64 line drawings in the text. Book in very good condition with front endpaper torn out, small booksellers sticker inside front cover, cover has some fading to spine and some marks.

Until the late 1800's the Hittites were only known by the name being mentioned in the Bible. In 1880 Archibald Sayce announced that various monuments and sculptures found in Anatolia and North Syria must be ascribed to the Hittites. How scholars contrived by excavation, research and reasoning brought this Empire to light is the subject of this book. 284 pages with 48 plates, 64 line drawings and maps. Book in good+ condition with foxing to edges and tanning and small sticker on front page. Dust jacket in good condition with some chips (see photo) and price clipped.

The extraordinary story of nutmeg, the spice trade, the island of Run and a heroic English adventurer. 388 pages with 33 black and white illustrations and 5 maps. Book in good+ condition with water stain to about forty pages, booksellers sticker on back cover and minor wear.

Magnificent colour photographs of treasures of Ancient Egypt and descriptive text. 120 pages with 70 colour photographs and fold out map, in near fine condition. This is a large item but no increase in postage in Australia.

Vol 117 No 4 Northwest Wonderland: Washington State, Seattle, City of Two Voices, Changing Empire of the Northwest, Angkor, Jewel of the Jungle, Diving Saucer Takes to the Deep.Vol 119 No 4 The Civil War, Battlefields Map Traces a Nation's Conflict, Witness to War: British Correspondent Frank Vizetelly, Scotland From Her Lovely Lochs and Seas, Venice, City of Twilight Splendor, Bats Hunt With Sound. Map supplements to both missing. Both in very good condition although small part of cover spine of vol 119 missing/damaged. Price is for both.

A wide ranging chronicle of the varied Indian civilizations of North, Central, and South America that flourished before the arrival of the Europeans - a unique, colourful and accessible panorama of the complex Indian world. 230pages with black and white illustrations on most pages and 18 colour illustrations. Book in very good+ condition ex library with reference front and back endpaper, and borrowing sleave remnants back endpaper and inside back cover. Dust jacket in good+ condition with stickers on back and some minor wear to edges.

An illustrated description of the native trees and mallees of South Australia, primary as an aid to their identification, for which purpose three keys identification in the field have been provided, two for the non Eucalyptus species and the third for the 73 species, subspecies and varieties of Eucalyptus. 288 pages with illustrations throughout. Book in very good+ condition with minor wear.

The development, lifestyles, and the demise of the dinosaurs, the most successful and varied animals, who for more than 160 million years had dominated the Earth. 128 pages with colour illustrations on all but seven pages. Book in very good+ condition with birthday greeting on first page and small sticker remnant on back cover.

Alexander the conqueror of the known world - he only reigned for thirteen years. 276 pages. Book in good condition with light tanning and some wear to cover.

Accompanied by a wealth of splendid photographs and other illustrations, the book gives a lucid and engrossing account of the making of Australia and its marvels. 292 pages with colour illustrations on most pages. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition with brief inscription to previous owner on front endpaper.

Camouflage and Concealment, Mimicry, Immobility, Speed, Sight, Smell, Warning Signals, Defensive Armor and Offensive Devices, Specialization, Adaption, Food-Storing and Foraging Devices, and Symbiosis are all ways Nature has given animals to survive. The author discusses each of these with some animals as examples. 206 pages with illusions on most pages including 63 in colour. Book in near fine condition.

Journeying from the northernmost town in Europe to Istanbul on the cusp of Asia the author brings his unique brand of humour to bear on his travels as a student. 304 pages. Book in good+ condition with tanning.

The story of Nelson, the Nation's hero, a man burning with ambition and duty to country and a man in a turbulent and tragic love affair. 192 pages with 50 colour and 75 black and white illustrations. Book and dust jacket in very good+ condition.

Traces the life and career of Horatio Nelson in detail. Born the son of an obscure Norfolk Parsonage he became the hero to save Britain from invasion by the French. 734 pages with 13 black and white illustrations and 6 maps. Book in very good+ condition with previous owners details crossed out on first page and light tanning. Dust jacket in good condition price clipped with two 3cm tears, some small chips and dents and wear (see photo).

Follows Nelson's Navy career and his love for Lady Hamilton. 596 pages with 4 illustrations and 6 maps/plans. Book in very good+ condition and dust jacket in very good condition with minor wear to some edges.

A colourful and highly readable history of Nelson's life, concentrating on his major achievements - the series of great naval victories that were to give England supremacy at sea for more than a century. 173 pages with illustrations on more than 50 pages and 8 maps/battle plans. Book in as new condition. Dust jacket in very good+ condition with a small tear bottom front and back knock to top spine.

A brilliant and most honoured naval leader Britain has ever known, a great seaman and great tactician, with an extraordinary ability to inspire respect and devotion - Nelson. 390 pages with 22 black and white illustrations. Book in very good condition ex library with reference on last page. Dust jacket in very good condition in clear wrapper with sticker on spine and back.

Sketches of famous seamen - Nelson and eleven of his Captains. 322 pages. Book in good+ condition with tanning, some minor staining to about 6 pages and some wear to cover.