Julian Thomas Bücher

What's new in cocktails? Finally, we can say gorgeous chickens photo-bombing every shot. Think of this as goat yoga but instead of yoga, cocktails and in place of goats, chickens.

A striking and original interpretation of the awesome Stone Age site from one of the world's foremost archaeologists on death and burial

Focusing on the philosophical insights of Heidegger, the author explores a novel approach to understanding the past, emphasizing the centrality of time in shaping identities. The work highlights the profound connections between human experiences, locations, and artifacts, suggesting that their temporal structures are fundamentally alike. This perspective invites readers to reconsider how we perceive history and identity in relation to time.

The transition from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to the Neolithic in Britain is explored through the introduction of domesticated plants and animals, polished stone tools, and new monuments. Thomas synthesizes archaeological material to present a coherent argument detailing this significant shift between the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods, illuminating the profound changes in society and culture during this transformative time.

The National Portrait Gallery's series of compact, fully illustrated, historical guides to literary and artistic personalities and themes. Written by well known contemporary authors, they examine the lives, thoughts and relationships within each selected group through works from the Gallery's Collection.

Using modern theoretical frameworks, this reworked edition delves into the Neolithic period in southern Britain, offering fresh insights and interpretations. Building upon the author's earlier work, "Rethinking the Neolithic," it presents an updated analysis that enhances our understanding of this pivotal era in history.

Argues that by meeting the vast administrative challenge of the British Empire - thorough maps and surveys, censuses and statistics - Victorian administrators developed a new symbiosis of knowledge and power. The book draws on works by Rudyard Kipling, H.G. Wells and Bram Stoker.

The book offers a firsthand account of the author's experiences in the Western Pacific during the 19th century, detailing encounters with both cannibals and convicts. It provides a unique perspective on the region's culture and society, reflecting the challenges and adventures faced during that era. This reprint of the original 1886 edition preserves the insights and observations that capture the complexities of life in a remote part of the world.

The book explores the interplay between intellectual property law and various cultural elements, including international exhibitions, advertising practices, and the press throughout the 'long nineteenth century.' It delves into how these factors influenced each other, shaping societal norms and legal frameworks during a transformative period in history. Through this examination, the author highlights the evolving nature of creativity and ownership in a rapidly changing world.