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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.

    The Very Bloody History of London
    Tudors (History in a Hurry)
    The Complete Bloody History of Britain
    A suspiciously simple history of science & invention
    Keep Out of the Reach of Parents
    The Very Bloody History of Britain

    • The Very Bloody History of Britain

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
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      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!

      The Very Bloody History of Britain

    • Keep Out of the Reach of Parents

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
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      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.

      Keep Out of the Reach of Parents

    • A suspiciously simple history of science & invention

      • 246 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
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      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.

      A suspiciously simple history of science & invention

    • The Complete Bloody History of Britain

      • 412 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
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      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.

      The Complete Bloody History of Britain

    • The Very Bloody History of London

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
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      John Farman has written a unique history of one of the world's most famous capital cities which will truly amaze you. With his facts-packed trademark, powerful storytelling approach and wildly funny interpretation of some of our well-known and less well-known historical milestones, Farman brings London's history to life for readers of all ages.

      The Very Bloody History of London

    • Jesus : the teenage years

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
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      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!

      Jesus : the teenage years

    • The Very Bloody History Of Britain, 2

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
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      John Farman makes history hysterical in this must-have companion volume to the best-selling THE VERY BLOODY HISTORY OF BRITAIN: THE FIRST BIT!It's the wittiest and wackiest chronicle of modern British history you'll find - ranging from post-war rationing, through the glut of the Thatcher yuppy years to the new millenium. schovat popis

      The Very Bloody History Of Britain, 2