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Lulu Press Tibeñol
£12.13
Barcharts, Inc Russian Grammar
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Starcrafts Publishing The New American Ephemeris for the 20th Century 19002000 at Midnight
Book SynopsisAvailable March 2008- the ultimate ephemeris for the years when all but the youngest among us were born. Neil F. Michelsen''s The American Ephemeris for the 20th Century, 1900-2000 at Midnight became the most highly trusted and widely used reference work for astrologers worldwide. Now substantially revised, updated and expanded by Rique Pottenger, The New American Ephemeris for the 20th Century, 1900-2000 at Midnight, Michelsen Memorial Edition, has improvements and refinements that permit more accurate station times, a more accurate position for the Galactic Center and more. Ceres is added to daily longitude listings, Sun through Pluto, and monthly positions are provided for Eris, Chiron, Pallas, Juno and Vesta.
£22.11
Boydell & Brewer Ltd The AngloSaxon Chronicle 7. MS E
Book SynopsisPart of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Collaborative Series, which now includes editions of the main texts through from A to F.This volume offers a new edition of the E-text of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, commonly known as the Peterborough Chronicle. The E-text is of enormous importance in Chronicle studies: in its early part it is the best representativeof the Northern Recension of the Chronicle; in continuing up to the second half of the twelfth century, its span is by far the longest of all the versions. Even more than other versions of the Chronicle, it reflects transitions ofvital interest to historians, linguists, and literary scholars. The E-text has not been edited in its entirety, except as a facsimile, for over a century. This semi-diplomatic edition offers a readable text with modern punctuation and capitalization. The interpolated material relating to Peterborough is clearly distinguished from the rest of the text. Indices of personal names, people-names, and place-names follow the text itself. The Introduction includes an account of the manuscript and a linguistic analysis of the E-text. The E-text cannot of course be studied in isolation. This volume is part of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Collaborative Series and with its publicationthe Series now includes editions of the main texts through from A to F. A substantial section of the Introduction to the volume is devoted to a detailed discussion of E's complex textual relationships with the other versions of the Chronicle, and also with other relevant documents such as Peterborough Charters and twelfth-century Latin chronicles. Dr SUSAN IRVINE is Senior Lecturer in the Department of English, University College, London.Trade ReviewLikely to become the new standard edition of the E text. * BULLETIN CODICOLOGIQUE (SCRIPTORIUM) *This new edition is a work of impressive scholarship and destined to become indispensable. * EARLY MEDIEVAL EUROPE *Impressive, and it is likely that it will become the principal edition of E for some decades to come. [...] Irvine's scholarship, always so modestly presented, is meticulous, erudite and accessible, and the volume a major contribution to literary and textual studies. * THE MEDIEVAL REVIEW *Should prove useful to teachers of Anglo-Saxon language and history. * MEDIUM AEVUM *
£90.25
Defense Publishing The Researchers Library of Ancient Texts Volume 2
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Fairleigh Dickinson University Press The Dhimmi: Jews & Christians Under Islam
Book SynopsisIndispensable to the Western observer for a full understanding of the complexities of the conflicts in the Middle East, this study analyzes and documents the historical, social, and spiritual realities of the dhimmi peoples_ the non-Arab and non-Muslim communities subjected to Muslim domination after the conquest of their territories by Arabs.
£41.80
National Geographic Maps United States National Parks, Laminated: Wall
Book SynopsisNational Geographic Wall Maps offer a special glimpse into current and historical events, and they inform about the world and environment. Offered in a variety of styles and formats, these maps are excellent reference tools and a perfect addition to any home, business or school. There are a variety of map options to choose from, including the world, continents, countries and regions, the United States, history, nature and space.
£37.49
Gotham Books Just My Type: A Book About Fonts
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Atlantic Books Even More Things That Nobody Knows: 501 Further
Book SynopsisThere are many, many more things that nobody knows...!Why do we have five fingers? Do animals have a sense of humour? Did the universe have a beginning? What causes déjà vu? Why do cats purr? How fast did dinosaurs move?In Even More Things That Nobody Knows, William Hartston once again explores the limits of human knowledge, revealing 501 further mysteries in subjects as diverse as cosmology, mathematics, animal behaviour, medical science, music, art, language and literature.From the trivial to the profound, this is an enthralling and enlightening investigation into the things we just don't know, and which lurk tantalizingly beyond the bounds of our understanding.Trade ReviewFascinating and hugely entertaining * Daily Express *
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John Wiley & Sons Inc English Grammar For Dummies
Book SynopsisIf you're confused by commas, perplexed by pronouns, and plain terrified by tenses, English Grammar For Dummies will put your fears to rest. Packed with expert guidance, it covers everything from sentence basics to rules even your English teacher didn't know - if you want to brush up on your grammar, this is the only guide you'll ever need.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: The Parts of Speech and Parts of the Sentence 7 Chapter 1: I Already Know How to Talk Why Should I Study Grammar? 9 Chapter 2: Verbs: The Heart of the Sentence 17 Chapter 3: Relax! Understanding Verb Tense 33 Chapter 4: Who’s Doing What? Finding the Subject 51 Chapter 5: Having It All: The Complete Sentence 63 Chapter 6: Handling Complements 73 Part II: Avoiding Common Errors 83 Chapter 7: Getting Hitched: Marrying Sentences 85 Chapter 8: Do You Feel Bad or Badly? The Lowdown on Adjectives and Adverbs 99 Chapter 9: Prepositions, Interjections and Articles 115 Chapter 10: Everyone Brought Their Homework: Pronouns 125 Chapter 11: Just Nod Your Head: About Agreement 137 Part III: No Garage, but Plenty of Mechanics 153 Chapter 12: Apostrophes 155 Chapter 13: Quotations: More Rules than Revenue & Customs 171 Chapter 14: The Pause That Refreshes: Commas 193 Chapter 15: Adding Information: Semicolons, Dashes and Colons 203 Chapter 16: Capital Letters 215 Part IV: Polishing without Wax – The Finer Points of Grammar 229 Chapter 17: Pronouns and Their Cases 231 Chapter 18: Fine-Tuning Verbs 243 Chapter 19: Saying What You Want to Say: Descriptive Words and Phrases 259 Chapter 20: Good, Better, Best: Comparisons 265 Chapter 21: Keeping Your Balance 279 Part V: Rules Even Your Great-Aunt’s Grammar Teacher Didn’t Know 289 Chapter 22: The Last Word on Verbs 291 Chapter 23: The Last Word on Pronouns 301 Chapter 24: The Last Word on Sentence Structure 313 Chapter 25: The Last Word on Punctuation 327 Part VI: The Part of Tens 341 Chapter 26: Ten Ways Two to Improve Your Proofreading 343 Chapter 27: Ten Ways to Learn Better Grammar 347 Index 351
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The History Press Ltd Palaeography for Family and Local Historians
Book SynopsisFamily and Local Historians frequently encounter the challenge posed by the writing, and sometimes the translation, of the records which might most enable them to make further progress with their research. Many pamphlets, booklets and even books have been produced over the past century to help with old handwriting and abbreviations, but this new work, written by an author who has for years run courses on the subject, is the most practical and comprehensive yet for family and local historians. Based on some fifty facsimile reproductions of documents of graduated difficulty, culled from many useful sources, it provides transcripts, and translations where appropriate, together with advice on methods of transcribing. The alphabet, with commentary, of the numerous types of letter to be found in the examples (many being in the secretary and court hands which so often cause problems), and illustrations of forms of abbreviation will greatly help to unravel the difficulties of reading. Many documents before 1733 were written in Latin and the author includes an outline of the differences between classical and medieval usage and a vocabulary to cover the section in Latin. There are examples, from the 1400s to the 1700s, of a wide range of hands found in the most usual categories of record used by family historians, such as parish registers, wills and court rolls, and in many others which disclose helpful information on families and localities. Those who use this book will not need to be persuaded of the great enjoyment to be derived from pursuing research into family or local history and the pleasures of piecing together evidence to throw new light on old times. They may also find great enjoyment in the deciphering of documents, the means to that end. For the solitary searcher or a member of a class or local society, this will be the standard work upon which to rely for many decades to come.
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Cornerstone Fingerprints Of The Gods
Book SynopsisGraham Hancock is the author of the major international bestsellers The Sign and The Seal, Fingerprints of the Gods and Heaven's Mirror. His books have sold more than five million copies worldwide and have been translated into 27 languages. He is an extremely successful investigative journalist, having been Editor of Condé Nast's Traveller magazine and East Africa Correspondent for the Economist. His public lectures and TV appearances, including the three-hour series Quest For The Lost Civilization, have put his religious and historical theories before audiences of tens of millions. He has become recognized as an unconventional thinker who raises legitimate questions about humanity's history, religion and prehistory and offers an increasingly popular challenge to the entrenched views of orthodox scholars.Trade ReviewIntriguing * Sunday Times *Hancock challenges orthodox history with extraordinary theories of a vanished early civilisation destroyed by a cataclysm... However heretical his arguments, his sweep through the ancient world is arresting and audacious * Daily Mail *
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Jason Aronson, Inc. Encyclopedia of Medicine in the Bible and the
Book Synopsis"Encyclopedia of Medicine in the Bible and the Talmud".Trade ReviewDr. Fred Rosner's current literary offering to an avid readership that has benefited so greatly from his facile pen and lucid expositions for more than three decades will surely be welcomed enthusiastically. Those of us, whose professional lives bring us into daily contact with the ethical and moral dilemmas on the interface of medical practice, biblical and talmudic law custom, in addition to the thousands of learned laity, owe a special thanks to the author. Encyclopedia of Medicine in the Bible and the Talmud is a masterful presentation, in capsule form, of the basic concepts of Judaism as they relate to modern medicine and technology as well as a historical read of the biomedical subjects discussed in the early writings of the Talmudists. Selected references permit the student-reader to delve further into the subjects that hold his or her interest. It is an essential publication to be in every home and school library. -- Moshe David Tendler, Ph.D., Yeshiva University
£89.10
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc Myths and Mysteries of Florida
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The History Press Ltd Kings Queens Bones Bastards
Book SynopsisWho invented the ''House of Windsor'' as a royal name? Who founded Westminster Abbey? Which king had twenty-one illegitimate children? David Halliam answers all these questions and more. Here is a continuous history of the English monarchy, showing how the nine dynasties rose and fell.The book describes the most memorable features of the life and times of each king or queen - from Egbert, crowned in 802 and considered the first king of England, to Queen Elizabeth II - as well as recording the extraordinary lives of their queens, consorts, mistresses and bastard children. It also tells the story of the Saxons, describes what has happened to the monarchs'' mortal remains, and relates many lively incidents of royal history that rarely appear in the text books.Read of the saintly Edward the Confessor, who is believed to have refused to consummate his marriage; of the rumbustious Henry VIII, given to beheading those who displeased him; of the ''little gentleman in black velvet'', who caused the death of William III; and of Queen Victoria''s strange servant, the ''Munshi'', Queen Emma, who endured a trial by ordeal; and Anne Boleyn, widely suspected of being a witch.A complete list of the monarchs'' reigns and a genealogical table showing the royal descent down thirty-seven generations from Egbert to Elizabeth II adds to the volume''s reference value.
£13.49
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Anne Rices Vampire Chronicles An Alphabettery
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New Amsterdam Books The Italian Language Today
Book SynopsisThe authors present the Italian language not as it is prescribed in grammars and dictionaries, but as it is actually written and spoken.Trade ReviewPossibly the best concise account now available in any language. * Times Literary Supplement *A stimulating and scholarly introduction to Italian for the serious student. * Times Higher Education *A major new contribution to the literature in English.... [The Italian Language Today] will be an essential part of the linguistics formation of every Italianist. * The Year’s Work in Modern Language Studies *
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Oxford University Press The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics
Book SynopsisThis dictionary provides clear definitions for over 4,000 pure and applied mathematics terms, including key theories, concepts, methods, people, and terminology. The new edition expands its coverage across a wide range of pure and applied topics, particularly at first- and second-year university levels. It also includes a new historical timeline.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition 'The depth of information provided is admirable' * New Scientist *Table of ContentsList of contributors Preface A to Z entries Areas and volumes Centres of mass Moments of inertia SI units and constants Geometry: equations of lines and planes Basic algebra Derivatives Integrals Common ordinary differential equations and solutions Series Convergence tests for series Common inequalities Trigonometric formulae Probability distributions Vector algebra and differential operators Groups of orders up to 15 List of primes up to 1000 Symbols Greek letters Roman numerals Fields Medal winners Millennium Prize problems Historical timeline
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Dover Publications Inc. The Popol Vuh
Book SynopsisTranscribed from Mayan hieroglyphs, the Popol Vuh relates the mythology and history of the Kiché people of Central America. There is no document of greater importance to the study of pre-Columbian mythology.
£5.36
Anness Publishing Animals The World Encyclopedia of
Book SynopsisUpdated new edition 2020. A beautifully illustrated reference guide to animals across the globe, with a natural history introduction and extensive visual directory, in an updated new large-format edition.
£18.00
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McFarland & Co Inc Horror Films of the 1990s
Book Synopsis This filmography covers more than 300 horror films released from 1990 through 1999. The horror genre''s trends and cliches are connected to social and cultural phenomena, such as Y2K fears and the Los Angeles riots. Popular films were about serial killers, aliens, conspiracies, and sinister interlopers, new monsters who shambled their way into havoc. Each of the films is discussed at length with detailed credits and critical commentary. There are six appendices: 1990s cliches and conventions, 1990s hall of fame, memorable ad lines, movie references in Scream, 1990s horrors vs. The X-Files, and the decade''s ten best. Fully indexed, 224 photographs.Trade Revieweasy-to-use resource on horror films as well as pop culture of the decade"" - Booklist""Muir is probably the best-known, if not the best authority on contemporary horror films, and this latest edition in his ongoing series will be a welcome addition to the library of any fan of the genre...the body of each entry is devoted to Muir’s excellent commentary. Highly recommended"" - Choice""Muir’s writing is entertaining as well as informative, and will enable you to revisit each of your favorites with a somewhat different perspective than usual...a high-quality, hard-backed book...will give you hours and hours of enjoyment, as you revisit your memories of this decade, and revisit the films afterwards. Recommended"" - The Thunder Child""an invaluable research book that horror fans NEED on their shelves"" - Dread Central""an entertaining collection and definitely provides insight into a number of films that all but the most dedicated horror fan may have missed"" - Journal of the Fantastic in the ArtsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Part I: It Depends in what the meaning of the word “is” is: An introduction Part II: The horror genome project: A decade of aliens, conspiracies, interlopers, serial killers, science run amok and other grim trends Part III: the films (by year of release) Part IV: conclusion—A new century dawns Appendix A: 1990s Horror Conventions Appendix B: The 1990s Horror Hall of Fame Appendix C: Memorable Ad Lines Appendix D: Movie References in Scream (1996) Appendix E: Horror Films of the 1990s vs. The X-Files Appendix F : The Ten Best Horror Films of the 1990s References Bibliography Index
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Mutual Publishing Poakalani Hawaiian Quilt Cushion Patterns
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MIT Press Ltd Letterlocking
Book SynopsisThe rich history of a centuries-old document security technology?folding and securing a letter into its own envelope for delivery?and a comprehensive guide to learning how to make your own locked letters.Before the invention of the gummed envelope in the 1830s, how did people secure their private letters? The answer is letterlocking?the ingenious process of securing a letter using a combination of folds, tucks, slits, or adhesives such as sealing wax, so that it becomes its own envelope. This almost entirely forgotten practice, used by historical figures ranging from Elizabeth I and her spies to Japanese samurai lords, was an everyday activity for centuries, across cultures, borders, and social classes. In Letterlocking, Jana Dambrogio and Daniel Starza Smith, experts who have pioneered the field over the last ten years, tell the fascinating story of letterlocking within epistolary history, drawing on real historical examples from all over the world.Fully illustrated with more than 300 images and diagrams, including a dictionary of sixty technical terms and concepts, Letterlocking describes the essential precepts of the practice and provides sources of practical support needed for beginner and advanced users of letterlocking. The authors also advocate for the understanding of letterlocking and for its inclusion in a range of intellectual and cultural research, from conservation science and archival databases to historical television shows. By the end of the book, readers will learn how to make locked letters, study letters that may have been locked, and categorize those letters using systems the authors developed while studying more than 250,000 historic letters.Letterlocking is accompanied by a website, freely accessible scholarly articles, and instructional videos and diagrams, as well as foldable tear-out sheets with instructions on how to fold and lock models of extant historical letters.
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Orion Publishing Co The Mushroom Compendium
Book SynopsisUnearth the scientific, cultural and fantastical properties of mushrooms. Fungi are the foundation upon which a healthy ecosystem is based; they''re essential to the growth and success of our planet and yet many people barely know a porcini from a portobello, or a chestnut from a shiitake - and that''s just the edible ones. With these 50 reference cards and accompanying poster, explore the world of mushrooms beyond what''s in your kitchen - from a ballerina waxcap and barbie pagodas to a snowy disco and stinkhorns - and discover the incredible diversity of their roles in ecosystems around the world. Different varieties and the habitats in which mushrooms thrive are everywhere across the globe, and the importance of these organisms shouldn''t be understated. From providing fundamental enzymes in food production and the creation of modern medicines, to traditional healing and cultural uses of hallucinogenic fungi, mushrooms are a vital part of the natural world that ma
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Rowman & Littlefield Things Great and Small
Book SynopsisCollection care is a fundamental responsibility for museums and other collecting institutions, and the foundation of collection stewardship is good collection management policies. The new third edition of Things Great and Small continues to be a comprehensive resource for developing, implementing, and revising collection management policies and includes new information for addressing prolonged or permanent closure of museums, wider parameters for collection storage environments, and sustainable collection management practices to cope with climate change. Drawing on more than 50 years of experience as a collection manager, educator, consultant, and AAM Museum Assessment Program peer reviewer, John E. Simmons reviews the most recent collection management thinking and literature, helps determine which policies an institution needs, and provides guidance on policy content. In this new edition, coverage of critical areas is expanded, including digital objects, intellectual property rights, deaccessioning, decolonization, standards and best practices, collection storage environment parameters, managing off-site storage facilities, health and safety, laws and regulations, risk management, and sustainable collection management practices. With more than 50 tables and charts and model policy templates, this major publication is aimed at museums of all kinds, historic houses and sites, and other collecting institutions.
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Straightforward Publishing Straightforward Guide To Investing In And
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The History Press Ltd How to Read an Insect: A Smart Guide to What
Book SynopsisA BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED LOOK AT THE LIVES AND MIND-BOGGLING BEHAVIOURS OF INSECTSHow to Read an Insect takes you on an unforgettable tour of the insect world, presenting these amazing creatures as you have never seen them before.This stunningly illustrated guide puts a wealth of fascinating behaviours under the microscope – from elegant displays of courtship to brutal acts of predation. Along the way, Ross Piper charts the evolution of insects and reveals everything you need to know about how they nest, feed, reproduce and defend themselves. He concludes by discussing the impact of the human world on insects, and what we can do to prevent their decline in numbers.• Explores the remarkable lifestyles of exotic insects as well as those in your own garden.• Includes highlights from a wide range of new insect behaviour studies.• Features a wealth of breathtaking colour photos, illustrations, and graphics.
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd An Encyclopaedia of World Bridges
Book SynopsisBridges are one of the most important artefacts constructed by man, the structures having had an incalculable effect on the development of trade and civilisation throughout the world. Their construction has led to continuing advances in civil engineering technology, leading to bigger spans and the use of new materials. Their failures, too, whether from an inadequate understanding of engineering principles or as a result of natural catastrophes or warfare, have often caused immense hardship as a result of lost lives or broken communications. In this book, a sister publication to his earlier An Encyclopaedia of British Bridges (Pen & Sword 2019), David McFetrich gives brief descriptions of some 1200 bridges from more than 170 countries around the world. They represent a wide range of different types of structure (such as beam, cantilever, stayed and suspension bridges). Although some of the pictures are of extremely well-known structures, many are not so widely recognisable and a separate section of the book includes more than seventy lists of bridges with distinctly unusual characteristics in their design, usage and history.
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Haynes Manuals Inc Honda XL/XR600R & XR650L/R (83-20): 83-20
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National Geographic Society National Geographic Ultimate Visual History of
Book SynopsisFollow the fascinating threads of human history in this monumental volume, amply illustrated with maps, archival imagery, and revealing photographs. History comes to life in this comprehensive overview of humankind, from earliest times to the present day. Each page is filled with stunning visuals and thought-provoking text that make this book an instant classic. From the Babylonian Empire to the Persian Gulf War, from the Xia and Shang Dynasties of Bronze Age China to the new space race, from Egyptian hieroglyphics to the digital age—here, in vivid color and crisp narrative, is the sweeping story of the history of civilization. Every chapter includes: Notable dates Salient quotations from the time Explanatory maps Fascinating sidebar stories Photographs of artifacts & landscapes Art works depicting dramatic scenes Visually driven, rich and far-reaching yet friendly and browsable
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Random House USA Inc Scalia Speaks Reflections on Law Faith and Lives
Book SynopsisThis definitive collection of beloved Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's finest speeches covers topics as varied as the law, faith, virtue, pastimes, and his heroes and friends. Featuring a foreword by longtime friend Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and an intimate introduction by his youngest son, this volume includes dozens of speeches, some deeply personal, that have never before been published. Christopher J. Scalia and the Justice's former law clerk Edward Whelan selected the speeches.Americans have long been inspired by Justice Scalia’s ideas, delighted by his wit, and instructed by his intelligence. He was a sought-after speaker at commencements, convocations, and events across the country. Scalia Speaks will give readers the opportunity to encounter the legendary man more fully, helping them better understand the jurisprudence that made him one of the most important justices in the Court's history and introducing them to his broader in
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Almuzara La Alquimia del Perfume
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University of Regina Press Canoeing the Churchill A Practical Guide to the
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National Geographic Maps Maine, Tubed: Wall Maps U.S.
Book SynopsisNational Geographic Wall Maps offer a special glimpse into current and historical events, and they inform about the world and environment. Offered in a variety of styles and formats, these maps are excellent reference tools and a perfect addition to any home, business or school. There are a variety of map options to choose from, including the world, continents, countries and regions, the United States, history, nature and space.
£33.29
TDM Publishing My First 18 Years Born in 1970
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TDM Publishing My First 18 Years Born in 1978
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Bernan Press Proquest Statistical Abstract of the United
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The History Press Ltd Armies of the Seven Years War
Book SynopsisDrawn from many international sources, many not employed before in English-language publications, Armies of the Seven Years War is the finest reference work on this most complex of conflicts.
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Brown Dog Books Crafting: Transforming Materials & the Maker
Book SynopsisIn its far-ranging and comprehensive scope, Crafting: Transforming Materials & the Maker is at once both a manual and a manifesto for crafters and craft enthusiasts the world over. A must-have for any craft and educational library, it is a volume that draws together an unparalleled range of craftspeople, practitioners and educationalists from a mix of backgrounds so eclectic that the overall feel of this volume is one of refreshing new perspectives on age-old issues. It is underpinned throughout by critical thinking on a range of social, economic, cultural and ecological debates, and is committed on the seriousness with which we must engage hands-on and outdoor learning as part of a curriculum that values the individual and celebrates the human position within the planet. This is a book that causes us to rethink what constitutes wisdom and knowledge in an age that has detached us from that which defines us as both thinkers and makers. The context of craft, an overview of craft history and the development of a tradition, along with the spiritual underpinning and deep origins of craft production, are all given a thorough review before chapters that embark on an exploration of fabrics, leather, baskets, green wood, pottery, and metal - and glass-working. This timely contribution to the world of contemporary craft revival is a book that is to be applauded for the manner in which it will engage a wide and diverse audience. From master craftsperson to novice beginner, from enthusiast to critic, Crafting: Transforming Materials & the Maker will be an inevitable source of inspiration and an invocation for social change. I certainly envisage it won't be long before my own copy is well-thumbed as a consequence of repeated visits to its passionately written chapters. Alexander Landland, author of Craft: How Traditional Crafts Are About More Than Just Making Faber & Faber 2017
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McFarland & Co Inc Chess Rivals of the 19th Century
Book Synopsis Many historical chess books focus on individual 19th century masters and tournaments yet little is written covering the full scope of competitive chess through the era. This volume provides a comprehensive overview, with more than a third of the 300 annotated games analyzed by past masters and checked by powerful engines. Players such as Max Lange and Cochrane, known to the chess public only by the name given to a fierce attack or gambit, are brought to life. Fifty masters are each given their own chapter, with brief biographies, results and anecdotes and an endgame section for most chapters. Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1—The Chess Scene before 18342—Louis-Charles Mahé de la Bourdonnais3—Alexander McDonnell4—Ludwig Erdmann Bledow5—Paul Rudolf von Bilguer6—Bernhard Horwitz7—Tassilo von Heydebrand und der Lasa8—John Cochrane9—Howard Staunton10—Lionel Adelberto Bagration Felix Kieseritzky11—Serafino Dubois12—Johann Jacob Löwenthal13—Adolf Anderssen14—Max Lange15—Ernst Karl Falkbeer16—Daniel Harrwitz17—George Henry Mackenzie18—Paul Charles Morphy19—Louis Paulsen20—Ignaz Kolisch21—William Steinitz22—Gustav Richard Ludwig Neumann23—Joseph Henry Blackburne24—Emil Schallopp25—Henry Edward Bird26—Cecil Valentine De Vere27—Samuel Rosenthal28—Johannes Hermann Zukertort29—Amos Burn30—James Mason31—Szymon Abramowicz Winawer32—Berthold Englisch33—Mikhail Ivanovich Chigorin34—Semyon (Simon) Alapin35—Johann Berger36—William Henry Krause Pollock37—Isidor Arthur Gunsberg38—Siegbert Tarrasch39—Max Weiss40—Emanuel Stepanovich Schiffers41—Curt von Bardeleben42—Jacques Mieses43—Harry Nelson Pillsbury44—Emanuel Lasker45—Jackson Whipps Showalter46—Adolf Albin47—Rudolf Charousek48—Carl August Walbrodt49—Georg Marco50—Dawid Markelowicz Janowski51—Géza MaróczyThe 19th Century's Top Ten Tournament PlayersThe 19th Century's Top Four Match PlayersBibliographyOpponents Index (to game numbers)Annotators Index (to game numbers)Openings Index—Traditional Names (to game numbers)Openings Index—ECO Classification (to game numbers)Index of Endgames (to page numbers)General Index (to page numbers)
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TDM Publishing My First 18 Years Born in 1985
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Columbia University Press Food and Faith in Christian Culture
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis excellent collection of essays shows the remarkable variety of ways in which food and meals have served to create and express identity for Christians. From the Middle Ages to the present, and from the Reformation to Orthodoxy to evangelicalism, contributors explore the diversity and the ubiquity of food's connection to faith. -- The Revd Canon Andrew McGowan, Trinity College, The University of Melbourne Ken Albala and Trudy Eden serve a delightful potpourri of thought-provoking and insightful essays. Widely separated in time and space, they are held together by common themes, such as bodily health, fasting, and commensality, and are peopled by a wild array of monks, noblemen, adventurers, bishops, vegetarians, medical professionals, Maoris, and missionaries, to name just a few. This much needed collection deserves to be widely read by anyone interested in food, history, and religion. Well-done! -- Andrew F. Smith Eating History: Thirty Turning Points in the Making of American Cuisine Altogether, the essays are topical, well written, and stimulating. They nicely capture the diversity, nuance, and complexity surrounding the place and role of dietary practices in Christian culture. -- Raymond A. Mentzer Catholic Historical ReviewTable of ContentsIntroduction, by Trudy Eden Historical Background to Food and Christianity, by Ken Albala 1. The Urban Influence: Shopping and Consumption at the Florentine Monastery of Santa Trinita in the Mid-Fourteenth Century, by Salvatore Musumeci 2. The Ideology of Fasting in the Reformation Era, by Ken Albala 3."The Food Police:" Sumptuary Prohibitions on Food in the Reformation, by Johanna B. Moyer 4. Dirty Things: Bread, Maize, Women, and Christian Identity in Sixteenth-Century America, by Heather Martel 5. Enlightened Fasting: Religious Conviction, Scientific Inquiry, and Medical Knowledge in Early Modern France, by Sydney Watts 6. The Sanctity of Bread: Missionaries and the Promotion of Wheat Growing Among the New Zealand Maori, by Hazel Petrie 7. Commensality and Love Feast: The Agape Meal in the Late Nineteenth- and Early Twentieth-Century Brethren in Christ Church, by Heidi Oberholtzer Lee 8. Metaphysics and Meatless Meals: Why Food Mattered When the Mind Was Everything, by Trudy Eden 9. Fasting and Food Habits in the Eastern Orthodox Church, by Antonia-Leda Matalas, Eleni Tourlouki, and Chrystalleni Lazarou 10. Divine Dieting: A Cultural Analysis of Christian Weight Loss Programs, by Samantha Kwan and Christine Sheikh 11. Eating in Silence in an English Benedictine Monastery, by Richard Irvine Bibliography Index
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HarperCollins India Easy Learning How to Use English
Book SynopsisThe easiest way to succeed in English Easy Learning How to use English is part of the bestselling and acclaimed Easy learning range, and is ideal for school, work and home study. Easy to read - clear layout, with tips in the boxes, makes fin
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Amelia Peabodys Egypt
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Do Elephants Jump
Book SynopsisThe tenth book in David Feldman’s bestselling Imponderables series, packed with even more answers to perplexing questions and solutions to everyday mysteries Every day, we are confronted with innumerable small mysteries, which puzzle and confound. In his latest book, David Feldman answers 100 new and even more perplexing questions about food, popular culture, the human body, science, and more, such as: Why do pianos have 88 keys? Why is there no light in the freezer? And, of course, Do elephants jump? Like the other books in the Imponderables series, Do Elephants Jump? is in a question/answer format, with questions sent in by readers and fans of the series, and answers painstakingly researched and offered in Feldman’s trademark humorous style. This tenth book in the series is complete with a master index to all the Imponderables books, and charming illust
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Writing Screenplays That Sell New Twentieth
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe American Slang Dictionary Fourth Edition
Book SynopsisFor the 411 on American slang, this guidebook is the top bananaFrom "head trip" to "foot in mouth," American Slang Dictionary gives you the complete definitions of thousands of uniquely American words and phrases, ranging from golden oldies such as "catch some rays" and "take the fifth" to more up-to-the-minute coinages like Wall Street's "jonx," the Internet's "ping," and the gangsta's favorite, "shizzle."Inside you'll find more than 12,000 words and expressions from a wide variety of sources, including gangsta rap, the blogosphere, and the U.S. prison system. In a New York minute, you'll be down with the colloquialisms, vulgarities, and substandard English that make everyday interactions in contemporary American life so colorful.BSOD or blue screen of death the blue computer screen that appears after a programming or operational errorcrunk wild; crazy; out of controlkvetch to complainleft-handed monkey wrenchTable of ContentsHow to Use This DictionaryIntroductionTerms, Symbols, and AbbreviationsPronunication GuideDictionaryIndex of Hidden Key WordsThematic Index
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