The twelfth century
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Title: crisis of the twelfth centurycatalogue number
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Active in the twelfth century, mabja was among the first tibetans to rely on the works of the indian master candrakirti, and his account of the middle way exercised a deep and lasting influence on the development of madhyamaka philosophy in all four schools of buddhism in tibetsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreapart from some light creasing to the dust jacket at the top of the spine, very light spotting to the upper page edges and one small red spot on the lower page edges this book looks near new; a very attractive copy overalloxfam bookshop kingsbridge in the root of the middle way, nagarjuna presents a magical method of reasoning, inviting everyone who encounters these lucid and fearless contemplations to follow him on a journey to the heart of transcendent insightthe late khunu lama tenzin gyaltsen rinpoche, a renowned authority on the subject, often referred to this commentary as "the best there isthe present work contains nagarjuna's verses on the middle way accompanied by mabja jangchub tsöndrü's famed commentary, the ornament of reasonin a series of unassuming and penetrating investigations, he asks basic questions such as: "what does it mean for something to occur? what is meant by 'going' or by 'coming'? does the eye see? does fire burn fuel? what is an example of being right? what does it mean to be wrong? nagarjuna extends an invitation to open-minded and unprejudiced inquiry, and from his reader he asks for nothing more and nothing less than sincere and honest answerssharp, concise, and yet comprehensive, the ornament of reason has been cherished by generations of scholar-practitionersinspired by the buddha's teachings on profound emptiness in the prajnaparamita sutras, nagarjuna sets out to probe what appears to be the most fundamental facts of the world, challenging us to question even our most deeply ingrained ideas and what seem to be self-evident factsyet where are our answers? once we begin to follow nagarjuna's clear and direct steps, the gateway to the inconceivable emerges-perhaps unexpectedly" a visual outline of the commentary has been added that clearly shows the structure of each chapter and makes the arguments easier to follow
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Oxfam books & music beaconsfield this book surveys the transformation of the british isles in the sixteenth centuryin this book, a team of leading scholars consider these important transformations in the english monarchical polity, ranging widely to consider relations between the various parts of the isles throughout the sixteenth centuryin europe, england was a significant trading partner, but its language unknowna little shelf wear to the cover but otherwise in very good conditionthe established churches of the british isles had broken away from the roman catholic europe and were now national, royal, and protestantsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreyet its authority was not easily enforced beyond the more developed south-east and midlands and it was exercised indirectly in wales and ireland, while scotland was an independent monarchythe book also includes a detailed chronology, maps, illustrations, and a guide to further reading to provide a full and dynamic picture of this significant era in british historywith the english bible and shakespeare, english had reached the maturity of a potential world language, while the british peoples stood poised on the edge of a global expansionchapters focus on political history and ideas of the state; the change in religion; britain's overseas role; the economy and society; and the renaissance in cultural life in this periodby the early seventeenth century, the london-based english government had developed and extended its effective authority over the north and wales, ireland was subjugated and colonised, the english and scottish crowns unitedat the start of the period, england was an effectively governed monarchy, its government regal but also consensual
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All the major events of the twentieth century are reflected in the choice of poems within these pagesoxfam shop inverness this ground-breaking anthology presents in chronological order over 400 poems written in the twentieth centuryby organizing the poems in chronological order, readers will see poets in a new lighthere are poets rescued from oblivion, such as the suffragette who wrote a compelling poem about her mistreatment in holloway prison in or the medical offer who went into belsen with the british troops producing an eye-witness poem of lasting powerthe authors, both published poets themselves, give an overview of each period of history, while notes to the poems place each one in its historical context and trace the century's poetic developmenteliot, showing that traditional forms can hold their own against the modernist orthodoxybook is in good condition see oxfam website for delivery information read morethis richly rewarding collection makes invaluable reading for poetry lovers all over the worldsome discolouration on edges from dust and storage wear otherwise sharp copyconcise biographies for each poet complete the anthologyhouseman, for example, rubs shoulders with t
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Read about the inventions from the eventful century - the 20th centurythe 20th century inventions that changed the worlda little battered on the bottom corner
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The editors of medicine in the twentieth century have commissioned over forty authoritative essays, written by historical specialists but intended for general audiencessee oxfam website for delivery information read moresome concentrate on the political economy of medicine and health as it changed from period to period and varied between countries, others focus on understandings of the body, and a third set of essays explores transformations in some of the theatres of medicine and the changing experiences of different categories of practitioners and patientsin , western medicine was important to philanthropy and public health, but it was marginal to the state, the industrial economy and the welfare of most individualsour prospects seem increasingly dependent on the progress of bio-medical sciences and genetic technologies which promise to reshape future generationsoxfam shop dumfries during the twentieth century, medicine has been radically transformed and powerfully transformativeit is now central to these aspects of life
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The editors of medicine in the twentieth century have commissioned over forty authoritative essays, written by historical specialists but intended for general audiencesoxfam books & music kentish town during the twentieth century, medicine has been radically transformed and powerfully transformativesee oxfam website for delivery information read moresome concentrate on the political economy of medicine and health as it changed from period to period and varied between countries, others focus on understandings of the body, and a third set of essays explores transformations in some of the theatres of medicine and the changing experiences of different categories of practitioners and patientsin , western medicine was important to philanthropy and public health, but it was marginal to the state, the industrial economy and the welfare of most individualsour prospects seem increasingly dependent on the progress of bio-medical sciences and genetic technologies which promise to reshape future generationsit is now central to these aspects of life
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Original manuscript - 16th century - on paperthis is an original leaf from the 16th centuryall text on this leaf is handwrittenthis 16th-century manuscript leaf is from a latin music book that was written in the netherlandsour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableelements that determine the value: its rarity, quality, age and attractivenessare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikithis is a masterpiece in any serious collectionplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitecondition: although more than 500 years old, the manuscript is still in good condition; the paper is slightly browned and has some spotsthe text is written with black ink, the initials and some (dutch) words are indicated with red ink
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The title is the 20th century fox years volnew - alice faye - the 20th century fox years vol - cd2 cdfor this specific sale the cds sleeve condition refers only to the inner paper insert sleeve, and does not refer to the outer digipak, jewel case or cardboard outer casing
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Title: italian art in the 20th century (art & design)title: italian art in the 20th century (art & design)list price (msrp)condition: goodproduct category: booksbinding: hardcover
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Title: mind power into the 21st centurycondition: goodproduct category: booksbinding: paperbacklist price (msrp): 9authors: kehoe, john
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You won't receive heavily thumbed shelf copies from us!book title: stemware of the 20th century, the top 200 patternsstemware of the 20th century, the top 200 patterns by: harry lauthor: harry l
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Oxfam bookshop raeburn place this thoroughly updated edition of global security in the twenty-first century offers a balanced introduction to contemporary security dilemmas in the worldsee oxfam website for delivery information read more writing in an engaging style, kay integrates traditional and emerging challenges in one easily accessible study that gives readers the tools they need to develop a thoughtful and nuanced understanding of global securitykay focuses especially on the implications of the election of barack obama and the changing role of the united states in global securitythis edition goes even farther to incorporate traditional thinking about national security in the context of human rights, democracy, population, health, environment, energy, and especially education he builds on the first edition's emphasis on the role of trade and technology, the militarization of space, the privatization of security, the use of sanctions, ethnic conflict, and transnational crime sean kay assesses the impact of the global economic crisis on international security and considers how the range of thinking about power and peace has evolved in relation to major flashpoints including in the middle east, asia, and eurasia
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Dozens of encounters, both great and small, involved many of its races as either friends or foes of britain - indeed, it was not unusual for an area to furnish both ally and enemy at the same time! this volume covers the british, indian and anglo-indian troops who fought for the honourable east india company and britain over the varied landscape of what is present day afghanistan, india, pakistan and bangladesh, between the years andoxfam bookshop ilkley of all the military campaigns fought by the british during the 19th century, no area saw more conflict than the subcontinent of indiasee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe vast array of uniforms and dress worn by soldiers serving in india during this period is examined in detail, and extensive information is also provided on regimental colours
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The motoring centurywould make the perfect gift for an enthusiastthis is in the box and has never been openedthe story of the royal automobile clubit's in mint condition
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Date of publicationedition: first edition description: condition: in very good condition without dust wrapper as issuedpublisher: sampson low95 or free collection read moreplates in good condition with good colourbinding: hardcoverthe picture printer of the nineteenth century: george baxter (hardcover) stock photo, not the actual bookcovers with minor rubbing and corners very slightly bumpedasin: beu38o plates in good condition with good colourbeing printed on hand made paper the edges are in original condition ie not been trimmedyou can cut the plates out and sell individually
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Oxfam bookshop hexham this book is an attempt to clarify what socialism means at the beginning of the 21st centurysee oxfam website for delivery information read moreself-published and signed with a dedication by the author on the title pagesthe book addresses the question as to what the contemporary challenges to socialism are, and how they might be answeredin as new condition
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2 oil lamps with original suspension hooks from the 18th centuryheights including suspension hook 24 and 30 cmour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiboth are in good, used conditionplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitethe small one is of bronze and the big one is from brass
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The sleeve condition is newfor example: idzthe title is the electric century: how the taming of lightning shaped the modern worldthe item format is a book paperback
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Oxfam bookshop victoria road helenas household: a tale of rome in the first century by professer james de mille condition: used, fairsee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe condition of the book is used and fair, with signs of wear on the spine and cover (as pictured)
(England)
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Coupled with the most newsworthy stories of the period and other relevant backdrop information, the book attempts an understanding of life in donegal during the 20th centuryoxfam bookshop wallingford donegal is a county which is steeped in historysee oxfam website for delivery information read moreeach locality has its own rich plethora of lore, tales anecdotes and historical datathe book is an attempt to present a sampling of these stories
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Dutch school of the 18th century the attack of a dutch boat by an english boat drawing, gouache on paper no signature drawing: 18 x 24 cm old oak frame: 32 x 39 cm good condition read moreour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
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London's lost theatres of the nineteenth century by erroll shersonpublished john lane ppsee oxfam website for delivery information read morefeaturing numerous black-and-white plates detailing the stadiums, performers, and streets of london during this time period (all checked and accounted for), this volume revisits the olympic theatre, the princess's theatre, the old strand theatre, toole's theatre, the bower saloon amongst many otherslight foxing to fore-edges and preliminaries, otherwise clean throughoutnotes on the plays and players follow the likes of ellen terry, edward blanchard, and henry irvingbook condition: very good - clean covers, tightly boundhardback, red cloth boards
(England)
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Vtg buck rogers the 25th century tsr rpg role playing game not punched 99% completeall of the contents are in great conditionthe only thing missing is the dicebox does have damage
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The ford century: ford motor company and the innovations that shaped the world by russ banham () - hardcover **mint condition**
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The title is songs from the last centuryfor this specific sale the cds sleeve condition refers only to the inner paper insert sleeve, and does not refer to the outer digipak, jewel case or cardboard outer casing
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Padlock, turned forged iron latch from the 18th centurythe key opens the lock perfectly but it isn't originaldimensions: 35 x 17 cm
(England)
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Complete set of the history of the twentieth century by martin gilbert in three volumesunwanted gift, and still as newbuyer collects as too heavy to post
8 €
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Oxfam bookshop west bridgford great pianists of the 20th century, performed by zoltan kocsis showcasing the works of bartok, debussy, dohnanyi, grieg, liszt and rachmaninoff disc 1: 24 tracks disc 2: 22 tracks see oxfam website for delivery information read moredouble disc case in 'as new' condition, and is still sealed
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Pair of cuir de cordoue (cordwains) of the 18th centuryour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicuir de cordoue used as wall coverings with ornamental motifs of renaissance and baroque styledimensions: 72 x 63 eachcolours: turquoise blue and goldenthey have some flaw and restoredplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiterecently framed
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