A book by looking at the cover308 ex see oxfam
List a book by looking at the cover308 ex see oxfam
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The item format is a book paperbackthe title is calligraphy: a book of contemporary inspirationwarehouse reference numberfor example: idzihaveit internal reference id
26 €
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Pre owned but i’m very good condition can be posted or collection available a book by tomas keltner the transformation of consciousness the mystery of the cross read more
7 €
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Wii game night at the museum 2 see photos ÂŁ15 no offers thank you collection only please text/email if interested
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A photograph approx 22cm x 14cm of the spice girls in the staken at the height of their fameit comes in a protective sleeve
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A signed copy of shackleton- a biography by ranulph fiennes “ the world’s greatest living explore “ fiennes own experiences certainly allow him to write vividly and with empathy of the hell that the men went through read more
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see oxfam website for delivery information read moreby looking back at seventy years of penguin paperbacks, phil baines charts the development of british publishing, book cover design and the role of artists and designers in creating and defining the penguin lookfilled with inspiring images, penguin by design demonstrates just how difficult it is not to judge a book by its coveroxfam books & music lichfield ever since the creation of the first penguin paperbacks in , their jackets have become a constantly evolving part of britain's culture and design historyrich with stunning illustrations and filled with detail of individual titles, designers and even the changing size and shape of the penguin logo itself, this book shows how covers become design classicscoupling indepth analysis of designers - from jan tschichold to romek marber - with a wide-ranging look at the range of series and titles published - from early penguins and pelicans, to wartime specials, fiction and reference, this is a distinctive picture of how penguin has consistently established its identity through its covers, influenced by - and influencing - the wider development of graphic design and the changing fashions in typography, photography, illustration or printing techniques
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see oxfam website for delivery information read moreway of the peaceful warrior is the iconic first book from dan millmanfor decades, friends and families around the world have shared the book that teaches the way of the peaceful warrioroxfam bookshop swanage an international bestseller - rediscover life's larger meaning and purposethe 20th anniversary edition with a new afterword and revisions by dan millmanhelp in these tumultuous times: in this 20th anniversary edition, the author offers an updated afterword for a new generation of readers looking for grounding in tumultuous timesa book that could change your life: when dan millman was a young man, he expected that hard work would eventually bring a life of comfort, wisdom, and happinessguided by this eccentric old warrior, and inspired by a young woman named joy, dan began a spiritual odyssey into realms of light and shadow, romance and mystery, toward a final confrontation that would deliver or destroy himawakened by dark dreams one night, dan found himself at a gas station with an old man named socrates, and his world was changed foreveryet, despite his many successes, he was haunted by the feeling that something was missinginspirational and spiritual saga: this autobiographical novel is one of the most beloved spiritual sagas of our timehis other guides to peaceful warrior life include the life you were born to live and the hidden schoolif you loved the heart of the shaman, the magic mala, and the celestine prophecy, you'll be moved by the inspiration and spirituality of way of the peaceful warriorlife as a peaceful warrior is a life of meditation, mindfulness, compassion, and acceptance
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see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop lincoln this book looks at the growth of industry in cornwall during the industrial revolution while primarily looking at the growth of the mining industry, covering copper mining, the growth of tin mining and the introduction of steam power, this book also looks at the changes in the local agriculture and fishing industries the book is in good condition with most signs of damage limited to the dust jacket (fraying on the edges, chipping and fading of the spine), internally the binding is strong and the pages clean present in this edition but absent in the first (published ) is a look at the religious and social changes also brought about by this period of technological development
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see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop reading science education: a global perspective is global' both in content and authorshipthe book thus covers a wide range of topics in science education from various national and international perspectivesthis book is suitable for use by discerning researchers, teachers, undergraduate and postgraduate students in science education, and policy makers at all levels of educationit ends on an optimistic note by looking at science education in 50 years' time with a recommendation, among others, for stakeholders to take the responsibility of preparing children towards a blossoming science education sector in an anticipated future worldits 17 chapters by an assemblage of seasoned and knowledgeable science educators from many parts of the world seek to bring to the fore current developments in science education and their implicationsthese include the nature of science, science and religion, evolution, curriculum and pedagogy, context-based teaching and learning, science and national development, socially-responsible science education, equitable access for women and girls in science and technology education, and the benefits of science education research
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see oxfam website for delivery information read moreall things considered, the book is in a fine condition for its agea large library stamp an be found on the title page (please see image)oxfam shop magdelen street 'illuminated manuscripts in the bodleian library oxford' by otto pacht and jalexander published in by oxford at the clarendon press the book is heavily worn and rubbed with multiple tearsone at the top left hand corner and the other at the top right hand corner (please see image)the majority of the tears are located on the front coverthe spine is moderately light damagedsmaller less noticeable tears are located on he spine and back cover
34 €
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see oxfam website for delivery information read more this book has hardback covers and is in fair conditionoxfam shop shirley title: the practical display instructor author: hpublished: th and revised edition binding: hardcover book condition: fair dust jacket condition: fair this is an ex-library book and has the usual library/used-book markings insideinternally the book has an ex-library label and stamps and the front fep has been removednow 34 years and thirteen printings later (of which seven have been revised editions) this book still stands at the fore-front of its fieldsubstantially re-written and newly illustrated by photos and diagrams - this book is 'with' the latest techniques and materials in the fast changing display worldinformation taken from the dust jacket written in : "the practical display instructor has been the standard text book on display since its first publication inincludes bibliography and indexit is sunned on the front, spine and back and has a dewey label attached to bottom of spineotherwise the glossy pages are intact, unmarked and unannotatedsuitable as a study copyink staining at top of spine, shelf wear on top and bottom edges" size: 8vo royal (9 3/4" x 6 1/4") b/w illus, 192pphowever, the dust jackets folds are chipped at the top and bottom edgesthe dust jacket has been protected by a clear protective removable sleevemurrills publishers: blandford press limited, london
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What readers are saying about this cosy christmas romance:'you can almost smell the christmas trees and taste those mince pie muffins the perfect book to cuddle up with' my chestnut reading tree'a real cracker' annie cooper's book corner'an absolute delight' bookworms and shutterbugs'a really warm and cosy read it has got me so excited for christmas!' jessica's book biz'this book has it all, romance, entertainment, charm, cheerfulness, friendship, small miracles, christmas magic and lots of warmth i absolutely loved this fantastic book' with love for books see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam shop kingsthorpe st aidan: a cosy cornish village where friendships are made for life and it's always cocktail hour somewhereshe's doing one small favour for a friend's wedding and then her plans involve diving under her duvet and avoiding any sign of christmas cheer - and gorgeous but insufferable rory sanderson - for the rest of december!that is until christmas arrives at brides by the sea, cornwall's enchanting and most adorable little wedding shopthe champagne is on ice while mistletoe hangs from every nook and holly's friends at the shop are determined she'll live up to her festive nameescape to cornwall with this uplifting and feel good standalone novel from the bestselling author of the little wedding shop by the seathere's nothing more magical than a winter wonderland wedding but when photographer holly north returns to the cosy village of st aidan she's determined to avoid romance and the festive season full stopit's the most wonderful time of the year, and romance is most definitely in the crisp winter air with promises, proposals and christmas kisses aplenty
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Us first edition, published in (please see photo) by nordon publications in new york cityspine broken, though not enough for the pages to lie flat when book is openedsingle brown line across top edge of pages, not really visible if you're reading the pages, only seen if you close the book and turn it so you can see the closed pages all togethersome degree of shading / browning throughout, most noticeable on the insides of both covers, but to be expected for a book of this age*!*to see my other ads, please click the link “view all nicci’s ads” at the bottom this page - more than happy to combine postage where possible*!* excellent copy of "elvis: lonely star at the top", by david hannaincludes 16 pages of black and white picturesa must for any elvis fanpersonal inspection and collection welcome, you're welcome to come and have a look if you'd like tohave spotted only one page that has been marked by turning its corner, page , all others undamaged, unmarked, no notes, etca fascinating insight into how fame and fortune don't always bring you happinessno marks to bottom edges or side edgeshappy to post at cost, and i combine postage for multiple purchases, so do have a look through my other listings here - you never know what you’ll ind that you just can’t live without! i'm having a massive clearout of tons of stuff, everything from equestrian items, old collectable books, nutrition books, equestrian books, fiction, (just loads of books, really!) women's clothing, men's clothing, footwear, bags, leather goods, vintage stuff, furniture, & horsey stuff, so happy hunting!** any questions, just ask:) thanks for looking, and i hope to hear from you soon! read moreback cover has had top corner bent back at some point, though lies flat nowwe're midway between peterborough and huntingdon in ne cambridgeshirevery minor corner and edge wear to covers
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Us first edition, published in (please see photo) by nordon publications in new york cityspine broken, though not enough for the pages to lie flat when book is openedsingle brown line across top edge of pages, not really visible if you're reading the pages, only seen if you close the book and turn it so you can see the closed pages all togethersome degree of shading / browning throughout, most noticeable on the insides of both covers, but to be expected for a book of this age*!*to see my other ads, please click the link “view all nicci’s ads” on this page - more than happy to combine postage where applicable*!* price for this item includes postage cost via second class signed forexcellent copy of "elvis: lonely star at the top", by david hannaincludes 16 pages of black and white picturesa must for any elvis fanpersonal inspection and collection welcome, you're welcome to come and have a look if you'd like tohappy hunting!** any questions, just ask:) thanks for looking, and i hope to hear from you soon! read morehave spotted only one page that has been marked by turning its corner, page , all others undamaged, unmarked, no notes, etca fascinating insight into how fame and fortune don't always bring you happinessno marks to bottom edges or side edgesback cover has had top corner bent back at some point, though lies flat nowwe're midway between peterborough and huntingdon in ne cambridgeshirevery minor corner and edge wear to coversi'm having a massive clearout of tons of stuff, everything from equestrian items, old collectable books, nutrition books, equestrian books, fiction, (just loads of books, really!) women's clothing, men's clothing, footwear, bags, leather goods, vintage stuff, furniture, & horsey stuff, so you never know, you might find lots of things you suddenly find you can't live without:)
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Vibrant and sparkling - lovereading'we read this brilliant book in one sitting' bella'another poignant, touching and feel-good book about family life from the much loved author' women's weekly'the perfect feel-good summer read' fabulous, the sun'veronica henry is brilliant at writing about family relationships and she's on top form herea lovely read' the lady'a breezy, sunny tale that will whisk you away to a happy place' sunday mirror'veronica henry's descriptions of life by the sea will make you yearn to move to the coast, while the story behind robyn's adoption will bring a tear to your eye' sunday express---------------------------------and other readers adore veronica's irresistibly uplifting bestselling books too:'amazingly heartwarming, full of families, friends and romance''packed full of wit and charm''i loved all the rich and vibrant characters''buy it, read it, you'll love it''one of those stories you hope will never end!' see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop cheltenham discover the gorgeous new summertime must-read from sunday times bestseller veronica henry - a holiday for the heart and soul!---------------------------------escape to everdene sands, where the sun is shining - but is the tide about to turn?robyn and jake are planning their dream wedding at the family beach hut in devonher descriptions of seaside life will make you yearn to move to the coast, while the intertwining story of robyn's birth mother will bring a tear to your eye' s mag, sunday express'gloriously summery' best'the beach hut series is a slice of pure sunshine' good housekeeping'lashings of romancebut robyn is more unsettled than excitedshe can't stop thinking about the box she was given on her eighteenth birthday, and the secrets it containsa picnic by the turquoise waves, endless sparkling rosé and dancing barefoot on the golden sandwill opening it reveal the truth about her history - and break the hearts of the people she loves most?as the big day arrives, can everyone let go of the past and step into a bright new future?---------------------------------your favourite authors love to escape with veronica henry's feel-good stories!'as uplifting as summer sunshine' - sarah morgan'a delicious treat of a book' - milly johnson'an utter delight' - jill mansell'truly blissful escapism' - lucy diamond'a heartwarming story combined with veronica's sublime writing' - cathy bramley---------------------------------praise for a wedding at the beach hut!'escape to a world where it's ok to dance barefoot on the sand - the latest feel-good instalment in the beach hut series' heat'wonderful' daily mailveronica henry really does excel in creating hugely entertaining, captivating and uplifting reads
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see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam shop kendal new and sealeddevised by leslie scott (the creator of jenga) & sara finch first published by oxford games ltd a family favourite since '91  ex libris is a game to challenge your literary acumen and test your creative writing skillsthe book-lover's game of writer's bluff  the other players then have to write a plausible opening or closing sentence to the work in an attempt to bluff fellow players into believing that their script is the genuine oneeach of the one hundred cards gives you the title, author and plot summary of a different novel or short storyat the start of a round, one player, taking turns as the reader, picks a card and reads it out
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see oxfam website for delivery information read morethere are a number of colour and black and white images within the prospectus including a full colour photo of the book in questionthis prospectus gives detail of the royal collection started by king george v and continued by king george vi, who authorised the production of the bookoxfam bookshop knutsford the prospectus is in general, in very good condition with only some scuff marks on the cover and a very small amount of foxing on a couple of pagesit was published by dropmore press ltd in and was edited by clarence winchester, who provides the commentary within the prospectusthe prospectus is still in the original envelope as dispatched from the central chancery of the order of knighthood, st james' palacethe prospectus was prepared in cream quality paper and is 16 pages long plus the coversa scarce document to add to a collection of king george v/ viat the back of the prospectus, the original perforated sheet with application is still attached
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see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop sevenoaks two volumes bound as a set, published for the proprietors by george virtue, 26 ivy lane, undatedthe spines are labelled "the bosphorus and danube"tissue guarded platesin good used condition for age, bound in blue cloth with embossed design, and blind dentellethe volume on the danube has a loose tissue guard at the frontispiece, and hinges cracking at end papers internallyillustrated in a series of views taken expressly for this work by wthe volume on the bosphorus has internal cracking of the hinge at the endpapers at the front and a cracked hinge at the back of the book, after the final page, and prior to the four pages of advertisementsthe first volume consists of "the beauties of the bosphorus by miss pardoe, illustrated in a series of views of constantinople and its environs from original drawings by wthe second volume is "the danube by william beattie, mgold edges to blockblocks are tight, some foxing to pagesboards show shelfwear commensurate with age, corners are bumped and scuffedgold embossed designs front and back and gold design and lettering to spine
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see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam books & music wells this hardcover book is in good conditionthe page edges and ends of the book are remarkably clean and the pages sit together as if the book had never been readexternally, the dust-jacket has received the damage in preserving the book underneathall in all, a book in good condition whose text pages are clean and clear but whose dust-jacket is noticeably damagedthere are also a series of score marks in the dust-jacket that are visible when you hold the book at a slight angle (see photo)there are no internal markings or annotationsthe area of the dust-jacket covering the bottom of the spine has also received a bump (see photo)underneath, the book's sage green hard cover is in very good condition with the exception of one swirly white mark on the front which corresponds to a deep score mark in the dust-jacket above (see photo)there is a small crease in the top edge of the dust-jacket on the book's front (see photo)
95 €
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book plate on paste down from the university of glasgow front board of book has university crest in gilt small portion of dust jacket missing at bottom edge of spine, and small minor closed tears at top of spine jacket is not price clipped internally book is very clean binding is tight see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam books & music aberdeen third edition published in according to the information on the inside flap of the dust jacket 'this reprint of finnegans wake has been revised to incorporate all the corrections of misprints noted by joyce after the issue of the first edition this is, then, the most accurate text of finnegans wake ever to be published as a result, this text contains several corrections never before printed
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Discs ex case ex see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop carlisle from the crocodile-infested waters in ceylon to the bustling streets of hong kong, perennial action hero indiana jones' wits, agility, whip lashing and hand-to-hand combat skills will be put to the test as never before in the third person action-adventure indiana jones and the emperor's tombas the game begins, a powerful underground asian society, the black dragon triad, and a german mercenary, albrecht von beck, have formed an unholy alliance in the hopes of acquiring the heart of the dragon, a black pearl that gives its possessor the power to mould mindsindy's whirlwind adventure, set in the far east in , plunges him into an international crisis of terrifying magnitudehowever, in order to retrieve the heart, indy must first traverse the world to find and assemble the three scattered pieces of the dragon seal, the key to unlocking the cryptrumoured to be buried in the crypt of china's first emperor, it has been safely hidden for more than two thousand yearsjones is aided in his search by k'ai's stunningly beautiful assistant, mei ying, who helps him throughout this epic conflictnow, with this unwelcome coalition in desperate pursuit of one of the most powerful artefacts known to man, it's up to indy to prevent the heart of the dragon from falling into the wrong handsthe game will offer 10 levels, all set in unique locales such as a 15th century castle that looms over prague, an underwater palace in istanbul, and a mountaintop fortress in chinaindy enters the race for the heart at the behest of marshal k'ai, an asian businessman who asks him to retrieve the pearl and return it to the government of china
3 €
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see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop henley-on-thames limited edition, this is copy 37 of 50from the introduction: this book is about harold (hns) and his mother, lydia brown saunders (lbs)the second part presents recollections of his early life, and of the secluded community in which he livedwritten during his eighties, the text remains untouched, but has been reorganised into chaptersit is intended to provide a local historical backgroundthe first part consists of hns's childhood diariesbegun when he was four years old, and initially dictated to his mother, it spans a decade and ends when he achieves first class honours in the oxford local examinationsit was read by her at the wesleyan church, stratton on february 23rd , and repeated by request at the church room, stratton on april 27th in the same yearthe diary is printed as writtenin his own contributions it transcribes the spelling and grammar which one would expect from a boy of his agecorners a little rubbed and bumped, title strip just starting to peel from spine, contents (apart from the inscription) clean and bright, iv+175 pages including family treeinscribed and signed by kenneth b saunders, elder son of harold n saundersthe third part is an unedited transcription of a paper on ancient stratton by lbssome additional material, not written by hns, follows in chapter twelvesize: 8vo - over 7Âľ" - 9Âľ" tall
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see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop cheltenham mrs beeton's book of household management covered every aspect of running a victorian householdthere were recipes and advice on managing servants, childcare, etiquette, looking after invalids, and even dealing with the tax manwhether you are looking for her advice on how to make the home the centre of entertainment and family life (the victorian housewife's main mission in life), or matters of lesser import, such as how to promote the growth of hair, apply leeches or make book polish, what to wear for breakfast or learn mrs beeton's views on the rearing and management of children and the care of invalids, you will find it in this highly readable bookbut it is the glimpse into life in victorian times which is the most fascinating part of her original book and which is reproduced here together with informative commentary from kay fairfax and many of the original illustrationsdoes not come with dust cover
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see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop cheltenham this is a tribute to american air powerthe book covers the cold war, the korean war and the vietnam war, also publishing a selection of biographies of us airmen still missing in vietnamthe book spans the period from the lend-lease act which made american funds available for allied aircraft contracts during world war ii, right through to the present day and america's contribution to relief work throughout the worldthe book details the crucial role played by the us strategic air force in wwii - the 8th and 9th air force in britain, the 12th and 15th in the mediterranean, and the 20th in the far eastit chronicles the pacific war against the japanese, , including the battle of the phillipine sea, nicknamed the marianas turkey shoot because of the high losses inflictedthere are alos reports on the gulf war including dramatic accounts from airmen flying f15s, f16s, f111s and stelath fightersthe author lifts the veil on reconnaissance work over the soviet bloc, such as covert operations by u2 aircraft, the so-called black lady of espionageappendices provide complete lists of us airmen in the battle of britain, medal of honour recipients, us aces in ww2 and korea, plus us losses and victories in the gulf war
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see oxfam website for delivery information read morehis beautiful photographs feature in the book alongside images of the finished dishes by erik olsson, the photographer behind fävikenoxfam bookshop folkestone the nordic cookbook offers an unprecedented look at the rich culinary offerings of the nordic region with 700 recipes collected by the acclaimed swedish chef magnus nilssonincluded in this beautiful book are more than 700 authentic recipes magnus collected while travelling extensively throughout the nordic countries - denmark, the faroe islands, finland, greenland, iceland, norway and sweden - enhanced by atmospheric photographs of its landscapes and peoplethe nordic cookbook, richly illustrated with the personal photography of internationally acclaimed chef magnus nilsson, unravels the mysteries of nordic ingredients and introduces the region's culinary history and cooking techniquesorganized by food type, the nordic cookbook covers every type of nordic dish including meat, fish, vegetables, breads, pastries and dessertswith magnus as a guide, everyone can prepare classic nordic dishes and also explore new onesadditional essays explore classic dishes made for special occasions and key seasonal events, such as the midsummer feastthe nordic cookbook introduces readers to the familiar (gravlax, meatballs and lingonberry jam) and the lesser-known aspects of nordic cuisine (rose-hip soup, pork roasted with prunes, and juniper beer)these recipes are achievable for home cooks of all abilities and are accompanied by narrative texts on nordic culinary history, ingredients and techniques including smoking and home preservingthe nordic cookbook joins phaidon's national cuisine series, which includes mexico, india, thailand, peru and others, and is the most comprehensive source on home cooking from the nordic countries
15 €
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see oxfam website for delivery information read morethe spine of the book is heavily sun damaged (please see image)all pages in the book are heavily aged and tannedoxfam shop magdelen street 'a survey' by max beerbohm published in by william heinemann (first edition) the book is bound in its original deep purple cloth and gilt letteringall things taken into account, the book is in a fair condition considering its agelight foxing can also be seen on some pagesa moderate amount of wear, rubbing and staining can be seen on the cover and spine the edges of the paper are lined with gold gilt
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see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop tunbridge wells very good condition paperbackfrom the rent parties of harlem to the after-hours spots in kansas city, louis armstrong and duke ellington to wynton marsalis and pat metheny, this book captures all the vibrant colours of jazz on one glorious palatenow, in the history of jazz, ted gioia tells the story of this music as it has never been told before, in a book that brilliantly portrays the legendary jazz players, the breakthrough styles, and the world in which it evolvedjazz is the most colourful and varied art form in the world and it was born in one of the most colourful and varied cities, new orleansfrom the seed first planted by slave dances held in congo square and nurtured by early ensembles led by buddy bolden and joe 'king' oliver, jazz began its long winding odyssey across america and around the world, giving flower to a thousand different forms -- swing, bebop, cool jazz, jazz-rock fusion -- and a thousand great musicians a couple of small nicks at the top of the contents page
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see oxfam website for delivery information read morethe binding is quite tight and if this book is treated roughly there will be cracking insideoxfam bookshop market harborough the jules verne at the eiffel tower: new recipes - alain reix herscherat some time the book appears to have been dropped: there is a moderate dent to the spine crest as a resultmany gastronomic delights await the reader: there are numerous b/w plates of the olden times, with the iron edifice never far awayauthor signature to title pageas-new softback editionspecimen menus from days gone by; the rich and the famous at play on the restaurant decksthe recipes have a clever "eiffel tower" system informing the reader of difficulty levels; three towers means "difficult, or easy for the professional"
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see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop lincoln a book of essays discussing the history and features of fantasy fiction, exploring the genre from a historical point of view, and discussing the various sub-genresthe book is edited by the same pair who produced the cambridge companion to science fiction (winner of a hugo award in )in this volume, critics and authors of fantasy look at its history since the enlightenment, introduce readers to some of the different codes for the reading and understanding of fantasy, and examine some of the many varieties and subgenres of fantasy; from magical realism at the more literary end of the genre, to paranormal romance at the more popular end" in superb as-new conditionfrom the ghost stories of the gothic to the zombies and vampires of twenty-first-century popular literature, from mrs radcliffe to ms rowling, the fantastic has been popular with readersfrom the back cover: "fantasy is a creation of the enlightenment, and the recognition that excitement and wonder can be found in imagining impossible thingssince tolkien and his many imitators, however, it has become a major publishing phenomenon
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