BOOKS by Peter Watson

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1	The Medici Conspiracy: The Illicit Journey of Looted Antiquities, from Italy's Tomb Raiders to the World's Greatest Museums more books like this by Peter Watson, Cecilia Todeschini add to wishlist Featuring a rich cast of rogues and some of the world's most prestigious art institutions, this true-life thriller completely exposes the network behind the illegal trade in ancient artefacts. The story begins, as stories do in all good thrillers, with a botched robbery and a police chase. Eight Apuleian vases of the fourth century BC are ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Ideas: A History of Thought and Invention, from Fire to Freud more books like this by Peter Watson add to wishlist From the acclaimed author of "The Modern Mind" comes an absorbing overview of ideas synthesizing the intellectual and cultural history of Western thought. see all copies from $7.85! new only from $10.00! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Modern Mind: An Intellectual History of the 20th Century more books like this by Peter Watson add to wishlist A compelling survey of the ideas, discoveries, individuals, and cultural expressions that comprise the intellectual history of the twentieth century covers the gamut, from Freud's psychotherapy to the War in Kosovo. Reprint. see all copies from $5.00! new only from $10.95! \| SVS
4	Sotheby's:: The Inside Story more books like this by Peter Watson add to wishlist Peter Watson tells the story of his five year investigation into Sotheby's and his discovery of practices that include the facilitation of smuggling, the sale of antiquities known to have been stolen from tombs, and the rigging of the Art Index Market. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Father, Son & Co.: My Life at IBM and Beyond more books like this by Thomas J Watson add to wishlist In 1924, the American information company CTR changed its name to International Business Machines and a legend was born. Sixty-six years later, IBM is one of the world's largest business organizations with an annual turnover of $7.5 billion and a staff of over 400,000 employed world wide - 19,000 of them in Great Britain. From virtual obscurity to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Landscape of lies more books like this by Peter Watson add to wishlist Isobel Sadler is dead broke. The only thing she's got that might bring in any money is a stupendously bad painting that's been in her family for generations. It's so ugly she can't imagine it would be worth much, but the other night someone tried to steal it. Mystified, she turns to art dealer Michael Whiting, who identifies the painting as a 16th ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.85! \| first editions \| SVS
7	From Manet to Manhattan: The Rise of the Modern Art Market more books like this by Peter Watson add to wishlist A behind-the-scenes look at a century of high art and high-stakes commerce, fluently narrated and spiced with backstage gossip. This captivating history brings to life the connoisseurs and market makers, artists and swindlers who have shaped our tastes and driven the price of masterpieces into the stratosphere. Photographs, caricatures, and ... see all copies from $11.15! new only from $199.00! \| first editions
8	The Death of Hitler more books like this by ADA Petrova, Peter Watson add to wishlist This book was based on material from the N.K.V.D. (predecessor of the K.G.B.) archives. It covers the death of Hitler as well the tangled fate of his remains. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.37! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Ideas : a history from fire to Freud by Peter Watson add to wishlist In this hugely ambitious and exciting book Peter Watson tells the history of ideas from prehistory to the present day, leading to a new way of telling the history of the world. The book begins over a million years ago with a discussion of how the earliest ideas might have originated. Looking at animal behaviour that appears to require some thought ... see all copies from $9.95! new only from $23.93!
10	Psychology and race more books like this by Peter Watson add to wishlist Since the problems of race relations are worldwide, the international origins and perspectives of this excellent and timely book are especially advantageous. More research has been done in the United States than elsewhere on the psychology of race relations, so it is appropriate that a plurality of the chapters of this book are by American authors ... see all copies from $2.06! new only from $25.00! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Wisdom and Strength more books like this by Peter Watson add to wishlist Paolo Veronese's painting, "Allegory of Wisdom and Strength", has been acclaimed both for its technical virtuosity and its remarkable journey through history. During more than four centuries it has been a silent witness to great political dramas - war, abdication, revolution, and attempted assassination; and to the personal tragedies of emperors, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.20! \| first editions \| SVS
12	Father, Son & Co. more books like this by Thomas J Watson, Peter Petre add to wishlist Throughout the course of sixty years Thomas J. Watson, Sr., and his son, Thomas J. Watson, Jr., together built the international giant that is IBM. This is their story, a riveting look into their personal lives and the decisions that transformed IBM into the world's largest computing company. Promising to remain an important business reference as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Clinical Pain Management Chronic Pain more books like this by Peter R Wilson (Editor), Paul J Watson (Editor), Jennifer A Haythornthwaite (Editor) add to wishlist The second edition of Chronic Pain now covers a vast scientific and clinical arena, with the scientific background and therapeutic options much expanded. In common with the other titles comprising Clinical Pain Management, the volume gathers together the available evidence-based information in a reader-friendly format without unnecessary detail, ... see all copies from $138.39! new only from $174.69! \| first editions \| SVS
14	Color Atlas of Scleritis more books like this by Peter G. Watson add to wishlist This is illustrated using the author's own collection of diagnostic photographs. The emphasis is on differential diagnosis, based around the interpretation of over 100 flourscein angiograms, an advanced diagnostic technique. The text provides an overview of the aetilogy, diagnosis, therapy and prognosis of each of the forms of scleritis ... see all copies from $23.53! new only from $68.00! \| first editions
15 view cover	Capturing the Light: An Inspirational and Instructional Guide to Landscape Photography more books like this by Peter Watson add to wishlist This outstanding book showcases an impressive collection of Peter Watson's stunning photographs, all capturing the light to perfection. Each photograph is allocated a page for display, then on the facing page a duplicate is annotated with Peter's explanations of the techniques and equipment that he employed to create it. Sparkling dialogue ... see all copies from $8.12! new only from $12.72! \| first editions
16 view cover	Way We Lived in North Carolina more books like this by Elizabeth A Fenn (Contributions by), Harry L Watson (Contributions by), Professor Sydney Nathans (Contributions by) add to wishlist Weaving research and interpretation around historic sites and the lives of ordinary people, this manual explores the social history of North Carolina from the precolonial period to the 21st century. The work can also serve as a travel guide and provides a list of historic sites to visit. see all copies from $6.51! new only from $9.51! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Light in the Landscape: A Photographer's Year more books like this by Peter Watson add to wishlist Peter Watson, one of Britain's most talented landscape photographers, has produced here a collection of breathtaking beauty. The unique character of the British landscape is celebrated in over 100 exquisite images which capture the true essence of Britain's countryside, towns and villages. "Light in the Landscape" addresses the creative art of ... see all copies from $8.88! new only from $11.60! \| first editions \| SVS
18	Diary of a Zen Nun more books like this by Nan Shin, Peter Watson (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $77.00! \| first editions
19 view cover	A terrible beauty : a history of the people and ideas that shaped the modern mind more books like this by Peter Watson add to wishlist All changed, changed utterly; A terrible beauty is born Easter 1916, W B Yeats Terrible Beauty presents a unique narrative of the twentieth century. Unlike more conventional histories, where the focus is on political events and personalities, on wars, treaties and elections, this book concentrates on the ideas that made the century so rich, ... see all copies from $22.37! new only from $30.11!
20 view cover	New Directions for Situated Cognition in Mathematics Education more books like this by Anne Watson (Editor), Peter Winbourne (Editor) add to wishlist This book draws together a range of papers by experienced writers in mathematics education who have used the concept of situated cognition in their research within recent years. Thus it provides an up-to-date overview of developments and applications to which other researchers can refer and which will inspire future research. It is appropriate to ... see all copies from $89.66! new only from $89.66! \| first editions
21 view cover	The Sclera and Systemic Disorders more books like this by Peter Gordon Watson add to wishlist Although rare, at one time or another, every physician will be faced by a sclera disorder. Completely revised, updated and rewritten, the new edition of this definitive text offers unparalleled guidance on the pathological processes, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of scleral systemic disorders - enabling readers to quickly identify ... see all copies from $126.54! new only from $153.76!
22 view cover	Postwar British Politics in Perspective more books like this by David Marsh, Jim Johnston, Jim Buller add to wishlist This broad-ranging and original text provides an accessible introduction to British politics since 1945, challenging many well-established orthodoxies. It focuses on conceptions of political consensus, evolution and transformation, continuity and discontinuity in presenting a consistent and distinctive account of social, political and economic ... see all copies from $12.98! new only from $24.99! \| SVS
23 view cover	Christy's Journey: Through Twelve Past Lives more books like this by Peter Watson Jenkins add to wishlist "Christy's Journey" introduces readers to reincarnation through the real life story of Christy, who under hypnosis discovers twelve past lives, both male and female, from ancient Rome to Britain, France, Italy, Africa, and America, spending time between lives on the Other Side. The story was transcribed from the recordings of her hypnosis ... see all copies from $3.49! new only from $3.98! \| SVS
24 view cover	Let's Put on a Musical!: How to Choose the Right Show for Your School, Community, or Professional Theate R more books like this by Peter Filichia, Watson-Guptill add to wishlist It's easy to sort through the wealth of choices offered in the repertory of musical theater with this complete reference at hand. This is the only book available offering guidance in selecting a musical suited to the production capacities, budget, and tastes of a particular acting company -- amateur or professional -- and its anticipated audiences ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
25 view cover	Sotheby's: Inside Story more books like this by Peter Watson add to wishlist An account of how a seven-year investigation of Sothebys, the London auction house, revealed that it sells art objects which have been illegally brought to the UK from Italy, India and elsewhere, has rigged auctions, and deals in stolen antiquities. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.00! \| first editions

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