Aboriginal myths
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Worlds greatest charades & incredible crazy urban myths - lagoon - 2 gamesdispatched with royal mail 2nd classcondition is used
4 €
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Klaxons - myths of the near future ()dispatched with royal mail 2nd class large lettercondition is very good
2 €
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Oxfam shop colne road various ?- celtic myths - ballads and songs from scotland and irelandlabel:dejavu retro gold collection ?- r2cd format:2  cd, compilationcountry:europereleased:genre:folk, world, & countrystyle:celtic see oxfam website for delivery information read more
7 €
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Oxfam shop scarborough good condition, with some creases to the cover & dirt - pages are good condition india - myths & legends see oxfam website for delivery information read more
9 €
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I have a collection of the myths and legends, only 3 shown in the picturesthank you read moremost are still in the box, although box a little tatty due to storageif your looking for any in particular feel free to ask
10 €
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myths help us make sense of the universearmstrong takes us from the palaeolithic period and the myths of the hunters right up to the 'great western transformation' of the last 500 years and the discrediting of myth by scienceheralding a major series of retellings of international myths by authors from around the world, armstrong's characteristically insightful and eloquent book serves as a brilliant and thought-provoking introduction to myth in the broadest sense - and why we dismiss it only at our peril" see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop bloomsbury street signed by the author! some wear to dustjacket - rubbing wear to corners and small marks on front cover, along with discolouration/shelf-wear "karen armstrong is one of britain's most renowned religious and social commentators" what are myths? how have they evolved? and, why do we still so desperately need them? the history of myth is the history of humanity; our stories and beliefs, our curiosity and attempts to understand the world, link us to our ancestors and each other"human beings have always been mythmakers
15 €
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For campbell, many of the world's most powerful myths support the individual's heroic path toward blisscombining cross-cultural stories with the teachings of modern psychology, he examines the ways in which our myths shape and enrich our lives and shows how myth can help each of us truly identify and follow our blisslike his classic best-selling books myths to live by and the power of myth, pathways to bliss draws from campbell's popular lectures and dialogues, which highlight his remarkable storytelling and ability to apply the larger themes of world mythology to personal growth and the quest for transformationoxfam shop worcester joseph campbell famously defined myth as "other people's religionhere he anchors mythology's symbolic wisdom to the individual, applying the most poetic mythical metaphors to the challenges of our daily livescampbell dwells on life's important questions" but he also said that one of the basic functions of myth is to help each individual through the journey of life, providing a sort of travel guide or map to reach fulfillment -Â or, as he called it, blisssee oxfam website for delivery information read morein pathways to bliss, campbell examines this personal, psychological side of myth
11 €
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Deger spent several years working with the yolngu community in gapuwiyak, a remote aboriginal community in australia, both as an ethnographic researcher and as a collaborator in the production of mediaoxfam bookshop beverley how does the introduction of modern media influence a community? how does technology coexist with tradition? how do reality and imagination converge in the creation of documentary? jennifer deger addresses these questions in her compelling study of one aboriginal community's relationship with mediajennifer deger is a research fellow in anthropology, macquarie university, australiadeger offers a new perspective to ongoing debates regarding "media imperialism a rich ethnographic study, this book examines the productive, and sometimes problematic, conjunctions of technology, culture, and imagination in contemporary yolngu lifesee oxfam website for delivery information read more" reconsidering established assumptions about the links between representation, power, and "the gaze," she proposes the possibility of a more culturally specific and, ultimately, a more mutual relationship between subject, image, and viewershimmering screens explores the place of technology in gapuwiyak through discussions about the influence of mainstream television, the changing role of photography in mortuary ceremonies, and the making of local radio and video
10 €
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As new when donated (was partially sealed) collects together three of the books from the bestselling, critically acclaimed myths series in hardback, in a beautiful box set: a short history of myth by karen armstrong,the penelopiad by margaret atwood and weight by jeanette winterson, each signed by the authorsee oxfam website for delivery information read morealso includes an original essay "a word or two about myths" written (and signed) by philip pullmanoxfam bookshop wanstead signed limited edition no
75 €
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham does terrorism work? terrorism is surrounded by mythsone of the most enduring of these myths and half-truths is that terrorism never works; that in the end, the state will prevail and the terrorists will either be dead or imprisoned or otherwise forced to end their campaign of violencehowever, a small proportion - roughly one group in twenty - endures and incredibly goes on to win the conflict and beat the governments opposing themthe authors are world-class academics or leading public intellectuals, on a mission to bring the most interesting and challenging areas of their subject to new readersit encompasses tales of courage and despair, ruthlessness and tragedy, brutality and hopein the end, it represents not just one but many warnings from historyabout the series all that matters books are written by the world's leading experts to introduce the most exciting and relevant topics in an accessible, readable wayit is true that most terrorist groups are beatenthis book is about these triumphs of terror, how and why they happen and what the beaten governments could and should have done differentlywithin twelve months of their first attack most terrorist groups have been crushedwithin ten years half of the rest have been beatenabout the care that is needed when confronted with terrorism and about just how badly events can go for even the most powerful state if they get it wrongsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreit is a book about blunders and miscalculations, of the danger of underestimating a weak enemy and the hubris of empirefrom bioethics to future cities and philosophy to terrorism, the all that matters series covers controversial and engaging subjects from science, philosophy, history, religion and politics
3 €
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This book contains all the practical information you need to identify each tree as it changes throughout the year and includes:comprehensive physical and descriptions and botanical informationthe legends and myths surrounding each treethe healing powers and magical properties of the individual tree see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam shop worcester this beautiful illustrated book is the result of eight years exhaustive research into the myths, magic and healing power of treesit has comprehensive information on all the main species of tree and written in an easy to use and accessible style by an arch-druidess
6 €
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The gods seem to be smiling on fry - his myths are definitely a hit' evening standard'just as delightful and difficult to put down as the firstenter the world of stephen fry's sunday times bestseller, heroesin this companion to his bestselling mythos, stephen fry gloriously retells the epic myths of the greek heroes - which will be loved by young and old alikesee atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden applesthe gods will be pleased' times'assured and engagingwitness wily oedipus solve the riddle of the sphinx and discover how bellerophon captures the winged horse pegasus to help him slay the monster chimerajoin jason aboard the argo as he quests for the golden fleece'an odyssey through greek mythologyfilled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very bestif you like the sound of heroes, you'll love mythos - fry's first foray into the enthralling world of greek mythologyjoyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy' guardian see oxfam website for delivery information read morein this companion to his bestselling mythos, stephen fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless talesheroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the mythit's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' heraldpraise for mythos:'ebullient and funny' times'entertaining and edifying' daily telegraph'a rollicking good read' independent'the greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughoutoxfam bookshop byres road imagine sandals on your feet, a sword in your hand, hot sun beating down on your bronze helmetall hail stephen fry' daily mailfew mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as greek heroesthe pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny' guardian'an olympian featfry is at his story-telling best'a romp through the lives of ancient greek gods
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6 €
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From the dawn of the world to the twilight of the gods, this is a thrilling, vivid retelling of the norse myths from the award-winning, bestselling neil gaimansee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop st albans the great norse myths, which have inspired so much of modern fiction, are dazzlingly retold by neil gaimantales of dwarfs and frost giants, of treasure and magic, and of asgard, home to the gods: odin the all-father, highest and oldest of the aesir; his mighty son thor, whose hammer mjollnir makes the mountain giants tremble; loki, wily and handsome, reliably unreliable in his lusts; and freya, more beautiful than the sun or the moon, who spurns those who seek to control her
3 €
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20cmx15cm - all plates present - condition: good, minor wear to boards, all plates inscription to ffep famous greek myths 2please click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitemackenzie - cresham publishing company - illustrations by john duncan - 359p, 20cmx15cm - condition: good, minor wear to boards, all plates present 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 available"myths of crete & pre-hellenic europe" by donald a"classic myth and legend" by hope moncrieff - cresham publishing company, london - first uk edition - 440pare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawiki
38 €
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Oxfam bookshop brigg in this much anticipated addition to the eminent lives series, bill bryson's biography of william shakespeare unravels the superstitions, academic discoveries and myths surrounding the life of our greatest poet and playwrightshakespeare's life, despite the scrutiny of generations of biographers and scholars, is still a thicket of myths and traditions, some preposterous, some conflicting, arranged around the few scant facts known about the bard - from his birth in stratford to the bequest of his second best bed to his wife when he diedsee oxfam website for delivery information read more following his international bestsellers 'a short history of nearly everything' and 'the life and times of the thunderbolt kid', bill bryson has written a short biography of william shakespeare for the eminent lives series - which seeks to pair great subjects with writers known for their strong sensibilities and sharp, lively points of view
3 €
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Oxfam shop colne road in this much anticipated addition to the eminent lives series, bill bryson's biography of william shakespeare unravels the superstitions, academic discoveries and myths surrounding the life of our greatest poet and playwrightshakespeare's life, despite the scrutiny of generations of biographers and scholars, is still a thicket of myths and traditions, some preposterous, some conflicting, arranged around the few scant facts known about the bard - from his birth in stratford to the bequest of his second best bed to his wife when he diedsee oxfam website for delivery information read morefollowing his international bestsellers 'a short history of nearly everything' and 'the life and times of the thunderbolt kid', bill bryson has written a short biography of william shakespeare for the eminent lives series - which seeks to pair great subjects with writers known for their strong sensibilities and sharp, lively points of view
6 €
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Came with a piece of paper telling of the bindar people, looks like a tourist piece not sure,its painted dots on fabric can post in a tube or buyer can collect with frameselling an unwanted christmas gift from my brother in australiajust doesn't go with our decor, nice thought but not us
10 €
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Volumes 1-16 ol 1 a aboriginal australians to arctic ocean vol 2 a-b argentina to belgium vol 3 b-c benin empire to caves vol 3 c cave wildlife to curie marie vol 5 c-e cycling to europe, contral vol 6 e-g europe to gardens vol 7 g-h gases to human body vol 8 h-k human evolution to kublai khan vol 9 l-m lakes and tiver wildlife to monasteries vol 10 m-o monet, claude to ocean wildlife vol 11 o-p ocean wildlife to portugal history of vol 12 p-s pottery and ceramics to sculpture vol 13 seabirds to stars vol 14 stone age to universe vol 15 universe to zoos vol 16 reference section index and gazetter
30 €
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Can post for ÂŁ2very unique and stylishall hand carved and painted as statedbrought as unwanted gift
10 €
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Vintage brownie downing small plate with aboriginal man designfree local collection or postage can be arranged at extra costdiameter 4 inches and is in excellent condition with no chips or crackswall fixing on reverse
2 €
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Choice of aboriginal in medium or largetop quality heavy cotton/hemp shirtscan post for ÂŁ4or, footprint style in medium, (men's size)99 or pick up leigh on seaethnic style, all-over printed, hemp/cotton heavy, quality t-shirtwith small side pleats & hemp logo - see photo
19 €
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An original australian aborigini wooden pipe ornament with designs rear & front & measuring 34 inches long by 2 inches wide
3 €
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Vintage brownie downing small plate aborigine man vintage brownie downing small plate with aboriginal man designfree local collection or postage can be arranged at extra costdiameter 4 inches and is in excellent condition with no chips or crackswall fixing on reverse
2 €
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Part two… a boy called dreamtime arriving in new south wales in the early part of the eighteen hundreds they meet a young aboriginal boy, called dreamtime, and he befriends thema book by gordon ferguson mackenzie part one… children of the streets york, englandand the four of them go on walkaboutsto survive they leave the land of their birth and set out on an adventure…new south walesand if you wish, purchase one-pennyworth and the butterfieldsi hope you will have a look at the preview of the book on baker and taylor – amazon - barnes and noble nook - apple books - luluone-pennyworth and the butterfields part one and part two isbn supplied by lulu publicationscom – rakuten kobo – scribd - adobe - and most other book sites onlinethree young children walk the streets begging for fooddreamtime tells them of his people’s belief and of a sacred rock, named uluru
1 €
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Art textiles of the world: australia includes the work of artists: utopia awely batik aboriginal corporation, elsje van keppel(king), elena gallegos, jan irvine-nealie, patrick snelling, pam gaunt, tori de mestre, valerie kirk, patricia black, ruth hadlow, introduction by sue rowleyoxfam bookshop cheltenham an illustrated series of profiles of outstanding contemporary artists working in a variety of textile mediasee oxfam website for delivery information read more
7 €
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Population: mossi of aboriginal tengabisi origin, from the region of ouagadougoumaterials: wood, red, brown and ochre plant pigments dimensions: 53 cm including the standplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteprovenance: former lafont gallery, professional art dealer; farafi gallery, aix en provence; keita gallery, village of the antiquarians of the train station of isles sur sorges, where the piece can be viewed during the auctionfunction: dance mask related to fertility rituals regarding agriculturecareful shipment via express parcel (colissimo) with track & trace, including a professional invoice with the abovementioned description and a certificatecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availabledescription: representation of a ram mask, symbol of masculine power and fertility, it comes from the central region of the mossi country; please note the polychrome dying with red and black pigments all over the mask, transmitting a message to the initiates; these masks are always very stylised, with an elongated muzzle conferring a very contemporary aspect to the wholeour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeestimated age: middle of the 20th century, around , according to the collector and merchant of african art, very renowned in situ in ouagadougouare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawiki
148 €
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The film follows sam kelly (hamilton morris), a middle-aged aboriginal farmhand sent to help embittered war veteran harry march (ewen leslie) renovate his ranchoxfam shop brentwood australian western directed by warwick thorntonmeanwhile, as more details about the killing are revealed, many in the local community begin to question whether justice is being servedsee oxfam website for delivery information read morehowever, tensions between the pair soon reach breaking point and a fight breaks out, resulting in sam killing harry in self-defencenow a wanted criminal, sam and his wife are forced to flee into the outback as local lawman sergeant fletcher (bryan brown) gathers his forces and sets out into the wild to track him down
2 €
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The stamps in this collection show and also celebrate the queen elizabeth 2nd, qantas airlines, the national developments, the commonwealth parliamentary association conferences, dairy congress, christmas, the australian natives association, the rotary club, sea craft, the united nations, the stock exchange, aboriginal art, the royal australian air force, the rspca, the prime ministers, the australian country women's association, the congress of accountants, the overland telegraph line, the olympic games, the pioneer of inventions, the world health organisation, the labour organisation, the coral crab, the agate rock, the grassland congress, expo 70, the sydney opera house, radio broadcasting, the pioneer society, the brushtail possum, the star sapphire, rugby, the international women's year, the independence of papua new guinea, the prime ministers, performing arts, the helichrysum thomsonii flower, the tiger cat, the platypus, the flannel flower, the waratah plant, the wattle plant, the columbo plan, the golden jubilee of guiding, the self-government of queensland, the commonwealth games, queen victoria, john mcdouall stuart, the melbourne cup, the centenary of the exploration of the northern territory, dame nellie melba, the dingo, the explorer douglas mawson, the first attainment of reaching the magnetic pole, mount coates, the iceberg alley in mawson, the 25th anniversary of the antarctic treaty, the penguin, the antarctic territory, responsible government, the royal flying doctor service, the kookaburra, the australian inland mission, the crossing of the blue mountains, captain tasman, the centenary of the red cross, export, the lyre bird, the koala, hermes and globe, winston churchill, yellow-tailed thornbill bird, the black-backed magpie, the galah bird, the first air mail, john monash, the telecommunications union, the royal life saving society, the tasmanian blue gum plant, the kangaroo paw plant, the lions international, the ywca, the cooktown orchid flower, the pink heath flower, banking, lawrence hargrave the young farmers club, the pan pacific scout jamboree, produce food, tasmaniaoxfam emporium manchester this is a collection 224 stamps on 60 pages from an incomplete stamp collectors bookthe pages are a little faded but are in very good conditionthe price of this collection is based on the individual value of the stamps rather than the quality of the collection of the pagesthe decades that the stamps in this collection were issued in are the s, s, s, s, s, and son many of the pages shows the stamps to collect and the pictures of the stamps to find, which have not yet been foundin this collection of pages 224 of the stamps are already stuck on the pagesthe pages are hole punched so can easily be filed in any a3 sized filethe newest stamp in this collection was issued inthe explorers collins and paterson, the royal visit of queen elizabeth 2nd and the duke of edinburgh, florence nightingale, the kangaroo, queen elizabeth the queen mother, king george 6th, the merino sheep, the centenary of the railway, the coronation of queen elizabeth 2nd, the australian red cross, the usa memorial,, the first western australian stamp, the australian national antarctic research expeditions, broken hill, south australia, tradition of nursing, and 3 stmps with the price of the stamp in the middlesome of the stamps have been used and have a printed postmark clearly shown on themeach of the pages has the years of issue of the stamps to collect for that pagesee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe oldest stamps in this collection were issued inthere are many empty pages with no stamps having been foundmany of the stamps have been unused
29 €
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In this visionary novel, alan garner is true to william the cheshire bricklayer and william the aboriginal spiritual leader, as william is true to his fate"it hangs above the grave moundi sing the eaglethe hard darknessi sing, dreamingthe clashing rockhe escaped and lived as an aborigine for thirty-one yearssignature only on the title pagesee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop raeburn place signed paperback editionvery good conditionwilliam buckley was transported to australia inthe result is extraordinary"bone of the cloud
(England)
16 €
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A really nice sculpture of an aborigini in the outback playing a didgeridoo plus postage read more
5 €