The Very Bloody History of Britain
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A factually accurate and fabulously funny look at the history of Britain from the dawn of civilization to the end of the Second World War. You’ve never had a history lesson like it!
John Farman Books
John Farman is the author of several children's books that delve into historical and societal themes. His style is playful and unconventional, as suggested by titles like The Very Bloody History of Britain (without the boring bits). Farman is noted for his ability to present complex or historical information in an accessible and engaging manner for younger readers. His work often pushes the boundaries of typical children's literature, exploring irony and critical thinking with levity and wit.
Keep Out of the Reach of Parents
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
A humorous book of advice on how to handle parents. It deals with the familiar arguments from what you wear to what you drink. The book offers inside knowledge on all sorts of tricky subjects.
A suspiciously simple history of science & invention
- 246 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Gives the low down on characters such as Archimedes, Gallileo, Caxton, Newton, Nobel, Marie Curie and Henry Ford. The book covers a range of subjects from the earliest fish hooks to the Norwegian Project Phoenix - a floating hotel/island for 5600 passengers.
The Complete Bloody History of Britain
- 412 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include CDs or access codes. 100% money back guarantee.
Jesus : the teenage years
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Everyone knows the story of Jesus' birth, and everyone knows how he died, right? But what about the bit in between - those formative teenage years? No-one knows if Jesus had crises with spots, girls or parents . . . until now.John Farman, author of the bestselling The Very Bloody History of Britain, takes a cheeky but affectionate look at those missing years in Jesus' life. You think you've had teenage-type problems to contend with? Wait till you read what Jesus had to go through!
The very bloody history of Britain : without the boring bits!
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
The wittiest and wackiest chronicle of British History you'll find. Packed with fascinating facts on everything you can think of. Cavemen, Kings, Disease and War
Zulus, Girls and Videos
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
The story of Joe Derby, a rebellious teenager - that is until he falls in love with the sister of his best friend. However, his life goes from bad to worse in an accelerated curve of learning about life, love and growing up.
Wer sich von Zeit zu Zeit mit Fragen plagt wie: "Bleibt der Baum da auch stehen, wenn ich wegsehe?", der findet hier die ultimativen Antworten der Leute, die es wissen müssen, der Philosophen. Von A-Z sind alle dabei, genau genommen von Aristoteles (und ein bißchen früher) bis Wittgenstein (und ein bißchen später). Und das Wichtigste: Der lahme Kram ist einfach nicht dabei.§Philosophie zum Anfassen - für Gelegenheitsdenker und Bildungsgeplagte.
