Scientific And Social History Mysteries from Tom Heywood Books

A nice first edition of noted paediatrician Gesell's book. Uncut pages are clean and bright. A neat ex-libris stamp on title page (see photos), and a very small amount of age wear here and there. All plates attached. Red boards are in good contain and spine tight. See all photos. No DJ

A lovely copy of Colin Wilson's book about time. Pages are clean and bright with no markings or inscriptions. DJ is clipped but otherwise excellent. Please see photos, all of which are of the actual edition for sale. Now protected in a professional removable clear cover. Many illustrations

Carl Sagan's seminal debunking of the irrational. This is the relatively scarce first UK edition. A really nice copy. Pages are clean and bright with just the slightest tanning to extremities, and a previous owner has neatly written their 3 letter name on the FEP. See photos, all of which are of the actual copy for sale. DJ is intact,… Read more about this item

Geologist Mary Salter focuses on geometry as a fundamental science. This collection of essays examined a wide range of topics focused on her point theory of creation. Exceedingly rare book. This is the first edition with no DJ (unclear whether one was originally present). Book is in VG condition. See photos. Some mild crimping at top edges of spine otherwise boards… Read more about this item

Whitlock produces a comprehensive summary of all the major themes in British folklore, in a well organized and clearly written way. The many aspects covered include British superstitions and customs, sacred sites, festivals and sports & pastimes. An excellent survey, with a huge range of illustrations. The book is in excellent condition. All pages intact, unmarked and uncreased. Cloth covers… Read more about this item

Peter Bushell reviews some of the hilarious, bizarre and macabre things that have happened in London's long history. Learn about the marquis who preferred his kippers boiled in gin; the 'flying man' who collided with the steeple of St Luke's Church; or the sleep walking butler who laid a table for 14 on his mistress's bed. Bushell has combed… Read more about this item

Like fingerprints, each person's handwriting is unique and can be used as a means of identification. But is there more that handwriting can reveal about a person? Some claim that such analysis has been perfected with graphology, in which personality traits and character readings can be deduced from handwriting. This study claims to take balanced evaluation of the validity –if… Read more about this item

A fascinating, lively and yet scholarly examination of all the items associated with a child's nursery. Touted as the first study of its sort. Illustrations of 125 objects add to the experience. And the authors ask some great questions, including: when was the first pram made; did you know the feeding bottle has a 4,000 year old history; why… Read more about this item

Philately expert Dr Varro R Tyler has compiled an excellent and detailed study of some of the major philatelic forgers. He provides an insight into their biographical backgrounds as well as their forging methods and purpose, which are diverse. He also provides photographs of their work. A fascinating book. Book is in very good condition. Pages are intact, clean, unmarked and… Read more about this item

Claude Levi-Strauss's book is a vivid illustration of his provocative structural approach to tribal art and culture. He uses as a focal point the Swaihwe mask found in British Columbia. Bringing to bear on the Swaihwe masks his theory that mythical representations cannot be understood as isolated objects, Levi-Strausss began to look for links among them, as well as relationships… Read more about this item

Archaeologist Prag and medical artist Neave have authored a work on the compelling story of pioneering work in reconstructing the facial appearance of ancient people. They give first hand accounts of the exciting search for evidence to recreate a likeness and explain the historical circumstances surrounding each body. Some of the deaths featured were acts of violence while others were… Read more about this item

Psychology Professor Cohen delves into myth, legend and history to trace the idea of the robot from antiquity until the present day, and anticipates the likely shape of the robotic future, as at 1966. A fascinating read. Book is in very good condition. Pages are intact, clean, unmarked with just some foxing on edges. Cloth covers are clean and tight. The… Read more about this item

Psychologist Dorothy Rowe examines how we examine the concept of death, based on our levels of optimism and pessimism. Rowe draws on her own extensive clinical work to produce an unusual and interesting book. Book is inscribed by the author on the front page: 'Many Thanks Tony, & all the best Love Dorothy' Book is in excellent condition. Pages are intact,… Read more about this item

John Michell, renowned author of several important books on megalithic science and meaning, outlines the development of astro-archaeology from Stukeley in the Eighteenth Century through to the modern day. Michell is fascinating, as ever, as he examines the role astronomy may have played in ancient sites and sacred science. The book itself in is really good condition. All pages intact, unmarked… Read more about this item