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1	Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxfo more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist The fascinating true story about the relationship between the man who compiled the first Oxford English Dictionary and his major collaborator, an imprisoned murderer. A "New York Times" Notable Book for 1998. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £6.70! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	The Meaning of Everything: The Story of the Oxford English Dictionary more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist Begun in 1857, the Oxford English Dictionary (fondly known as the O.E.D.) was not completed until the 1920s. Since then, it has been considered the definitive source for the meaning and, more importantly, the etymology of every English word ever recorded. Simon Winchester's entertaining account of its history begins with a look at the English ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £2.07! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist In sumptuous and illuminating detail, the bestselling author of "The Professor and the Madman" and "Krakatoa" brings to life the extraordinary story of Joseph Needham, the brilliant Cambridge scientist who unlocked the most closely held secrets of China. see all copies from £3.19! new only from £3.19! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	A Crack in the Edge of the World: America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906 more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist The San Andreas fault runs along the coast of California. In April, 1906, it cracked, resulting in the devastating earthquake, measuring 8.25 on the Richter scale, that leveled much of San Francisco; this was followed by fires that raged through the city for days. All told, the loss of life was estimated in the thousands, and many thousands more ... see all copies from £1.25! new only from £3.56! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883 more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist Winchester, author of THE MAP THAT CHANGED THE WORLD, here revisits the volcanic explosion at Krakatoa that shook the world. The story of this cataclysmic event covers most of the earth, as Winchester offers anecdotes from all those affected by the eruption, from Indonesia to New York. A New York Times Notable Book for 2003. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.81! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist Winchester, acclaimed for THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN, tells the story of William Smith, who in 1815--despite his lower-class status--laid the foundations for modern geology. A New York Times Notable Book for 2001. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £5.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	The River at the Center of the World: A Journey Up the Yangtze and Back in Chinese Time more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist A trip on the Yangtze River, the symbolic heart of China, that is more than a travel narrative; Simon Winchester's long fascination not only with China's landscape but with its people comes through clearly. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £10.47! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Outposts: Journeys to the Surviving Relics of the British Empire more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist The "New York Times" bestselling author of "Krakatoa" and "The Professor and the Madman" takes readers on a quirky and charming tour of the last outpost of the British Empire. Includes 14 maps. see all copies from £6.05! new only from £9.57! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	The Fracture Zone: A Return to the Balkans more books like this by Simon Winchester (Editor) add to wishlist In 1976, Simon Winchester visited Kosovo and took a picnic in the water-meadows of the Lepenec river. Today the same field is a grotesque site. This text weaves together history, travel and political perspectives with the moving testaments of the ordinary and extraordinary people of Kosovo. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £6.15! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	The Day the World Exploded: The Earthshaking Catastrophe at Krakatoa more books like this by Simon Winchester, Dwight Jon Zimmerman (Adapted by) add to wishlist This fascinating adaptation of Winchester's adult bestseller "Krakatoa" brings to life one of history's most unexpected and terrifying events. Using astonishing photos, beautifully rendered illustrations, and detailed maps, Winchester brilliantly makes a world-changing event accessible to a younger audience. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £5.61!
11 view cover	Korea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist In the late 1980s, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester set out on foot to discover the Republic of Korea -- from its southern tip to the North Korean border -- in order to set the record straight about this enigmatic and elusive land. Fascinating for its vivid presentation of historical and geographic detail, Korea is that rare ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £8.53! \| first editions
12 view cover	Weird and Wonderful Words more books like this by Erin McKean (Editor), Roz Chast (Illustrator), Simon Winchester (Foreword by) add to wishlist Weird and Wonderful Words is a pot-pourri, a gallimaufry, a salmagundi, a treasure trove of colourful, quirky, and unusual words. Containing hundreds of definitions written in a clear and conversational style and full-page illustrations which offer a whimsical and hilarious view of our glorious language. Amuse yourself and entertain your friends ... see all copies from £3.01! new only from £3.01! \| signed copies \| first editions
13	The Sun Never Sets: Travels to the Remaining Outposts of the British Empire more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist see all copies from £5.61! new only from £31.47! \| first editions
14 view cover	The Map That Changed the World more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist Winchester, acclaimed for THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN, tells the story of William Smith, who in 1815--despite his lower-class status--laid the foundations for modern geology. A New York Times Notable Book for 2001. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £3.81! \| signed copies \| first editions
15	Pacific Rising: The Emergence of a New World Culture more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist Simon Winchester, author of the critically acclaimed Korea and The Sun Never Sets, presents a brilliant portrait of the peoples, history, culture and politics of the Pacific. What links the such disparate cultures as Australia and Japan, Korea and the west coasts of North and South America? Winchest crisscrosses the ocean in search of answers to ... see all copies from £5.58! new only from £9.34! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	The Surgeon of Crowthorne: A Tale of Murder, Madness and the Oxford English Dictionary more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist The making of the "Oxford English Dictionary" was a monumental 50 year task requiring thousands of volunteers. One of the keenest volunteers was a W C Minor who astonished everyone by refusing to come to Oxford to receive his congratulations. In the end, James Murray, the "OED's" editor, went to Crowthorne in Berkshire to meet him. What he found ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £7.32! \| signed copies
17	Their Noble Lordships: Class and Power in Modern Britain more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist see all copies from £7.74! signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Bomb, Book and Compass: Joseph Needham and the Great Secrets of China. by Simon Winchester by Simon Winchester add to wishlist Before fate intervened, Joseph Needham was a distinguished biochemist at Cambridge University, married to a fellow scientist. In 1937 he was asked to supervise a young Chinese student named Lu Gwei-Djen, and in that moment began the two greatest love affairs of his life - Miss Lu, and China. Miss Lu inspired Needham to travel to China where he ... see all copies from £10.60! new only from £15.81!
19 view cover	The Warden of English: The Life of H.W. Fowler more books like this by Jenny McMorris, Simon Winchester (Foreword by) add to wishlist H. W. Fowler's contribution to English language pedagogy, MODERN ENGLISH USAGE, known to students since 1926 merely as "Fowler," was the product of a singular Victorian personality. Fowler was eccentric, regimented, and duty-bound. This biography documents his life of steadfastness. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
20	Prison diary, Argentina more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist see all copies from £25.89! first editions
21 view cover	Worlds to Explore: Classic Tales of Travel and Adventure from National Geographic more books like this by Mark Jenkins (Editor), Simon Winchester (Introduction by) add to wishlist Spanning the period from the creation of the National Geographic Society in 1887 to the 1950s and the explosion of mass tourism, "Worlds to Explore" captures the spirit of an exuberant age of exploration and collects the stories that helped make the National Geographic a trusted name, synonymous with adventure and insight. Polar fleece, titanium, ... see all copies from £1.78! new only from £7.79! \| first editions
22	A Crack in the Edge of the World more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist The San Andreas fault runs along the coast of California. In April, 1906 it cracked, resulting in the devastating earthquake, measuring 8.25 on the Richter scale, which leveled much of San Francisco; this was followed by fires that raged through the city for days. All told, the loss of life was estimated in the thousands, and many thousands more ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
23	Violins of Saint-Jacques by Patrick Leigh Fermor add to wishlist Originally published in 1953, this story is set in the Caribbean on an island of tropical luxury, European decadence and romantic passion. It captures both the delicacy of high-society entanglements and the unforeseen drama of forces beyond human control. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £4.34! \| first editions
24 view cover	Pacific Nightmare: How Japan Starts World War III, a Future History more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist The year is 2001. Hong Kong collapses after reverting to Chinese rule. Civil war breaks out in China. North Korea invades South Korea and involves America and Britain in the conflict. And all the while, waiting in the wings, is Japan--all powerful, all-patient, gazing at the countries now locked in mortal combat. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £8.67! \| first editions
25 view cover	The Fracture Zone: My Return to the Balkans more books like this by Simon Winchester add to wishlist The bestselling author of "The Professor and the Madman" turns his journalistic skills to the eternal strangeness of southeast Europe, the region known as the Balkans, and goes behind the headlines to offer a true picture of a region always on the brink. Maps. see all copies from £4.99! new only from £5.61! \| signed copies \| first editions

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