Aspects of a wandering juan
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Anyone alive in the 18th century would have known that 'the longitude problem' was the thorniest scientific dilemma of the day - and had been for centuriesthe quest for a solution had occupied scientists and their patrons for the better part of two centuries when, in , parliament upped the ante by offering a king's ransom (gbp) to anyone whose method or device proved successfulthe scientific establishment throughout europe - from galileo to sir isaac newton - had mapped the heavens in both hemispheres in its certain pursuit of a celestial answerin stark contrast, one man, john harrison, dared to imagine a mechanical solutionexcellent condition for its age, with little signs of useno highlighting or other notesdust jacket unmarkedtext block clean see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop newport the dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest: the search for the solution of how to calculate longitude, and the unlikely triumph of an english geniusthousands of lives, and the increasing fortunes of nations, hung on a resolutionlacking the ability to measure their longitude, sailors throughout the great ages of exploration had been literally lost at sea as soon as they lost sight of landfull of heroism and chicanery, brilliance and the absurd, longitude is also a fascinating brief history of astronomy, navigation and clockmaking
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A perfectly balanced, elegant and very decorative pieceplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikia beautiful piece that embodies the elegance and exoticism of art decozamac with brown and green patina on a polished black belgian marble basea real eyecatchercatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available21 cm high, 32,5 x 10 cm including base 18 cm high x 26 x 4 cm without base overall very good condition with a few very small chips on the edge of the basethe antelope is rendered floating effortlessly in the air, its muscles finely detailed, jumping over a stylized, cubist patch of grassunsigned but a beautifully designed workour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storea superb art deco sculpture of a jumping antelope, made in the s in france
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There is no maker's name, so it may have been comissioned for the shopplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitein very good condition except for a small piece broken off, at the back of the helmet (see photo: not visible from the front)a life-size bust in coloured terracotta of a renaissance warrior bearing the name of the shop and gallery saló hoyos, ran by the furniture maker joan esteve and the casa hoyos fromfrom to the shop bore the name on this piece: esteve figueras i sucesores de hoyoshere they exhibited the work of the key figures of catalan modernismocatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablethe outer surfaces have a smooth (reddish) dark brown lustrous patinaour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storethe visor bears two birds, the helmet a scene of gladiatorial combat including a bearare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawiki
234 €
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A large part was made by dutch papermills, but also by english, french, german and portugese papermillsplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitesome names: honig, blauw, pannekoek, pieter van der ley, van gelder, koning & desjardin, proost, wendelin richel, vierevant, gerrevink, middelink, koldewyn, etccovering the period 15th - 19th centurythis includes a box with 26 samples of the paper (without watermarks) as described in this catalogueone of the most popular watermarks afterwith a description of each sheet with back-lit pictures of all the watermarks and a cd-rom with all the files of the pictures of the watermarkscatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available¶ limited edition of 25 numbered copiessamshuijzen, jelle catalogue of a collection of 225 old watermarks 15th - 19th century rockingstone wageningen, rockingstoneit stayed in use until the beginning of the 19th centuryour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storesoftcover, oblong, 99 ppsize of the paper samples: casome groups of watermarks: - arms of amsterdam used between - vryheit in wreath, lion, spear and seven darts - vryheit in crowned circle pro patria - garden of holland or maid of dordrecht pro patriaare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawiki
71 €
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This is a book written not just by a professional transpersonal psychotherapist but by someone who has walked the heart-rending path and experienced the psychological trauma of loving someone in psychosis; psychosis which still remains the greatest taboo in society today, together with its implicit diagnosis of a lifelong sentence of medication and no cureoxfam books & music wells internally a very good clean copy of this paperback bookit is in the main a personal and moving narrative of a mother looking to help her son avoid such a lifelong sentence of medication whilst trying to research holistic resources and alternative approaches for treatment at the same time as negotiating the vagaries of the current mental health systemit is often a tale of despair and frustration, yet also gives a compassionate voicetranspersonal and transgenerational psychotherapeutic insights back up the personal narrativeits hypothesis is that if we cannot understand our own unconscious responses how can we understand those of our loved ones in psychotic episodes? see oxfam website for delivery information read more there is also a mark on the front of the bottom edgeit includes an accessible inquiry into how unconscious forces influence our mind, our bodies and the entire family system the cover has a few marks and bows away from the book
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Dolphin square breaks new ground in providing a detailed examination of a major example of urban property speculation and managementthe trust's unique blend of quasi-charitable purpose and commercial management enabled long-standing tenants to enjoy below-market rentals before the trust came under immense pressure to realise the value of the existing leases and sell them off infrench, the swashbuckling new york property developer, who had plans to produce in london something like his large-scale apartment complexes in tudor city and knickerbocker villagethe book charts the square's changing ownership and eventual creation of the dolphin square trust, which managed the flats on a non-profit-making basis for 40 yearsoxfam bookshop victoria blending social history with pioneering architecture and business analysis, dolphin square provides a detailed history of the london landmark and its antecedentsthe book begins with the antecedents of the seven-acre site, which was first occupied by the workshops of thomas cubitt, when he developed pimlico and belgraviafrom to it was the site of the royal army clothing depot, which produced uniforms for the british and other armed forceshowever, he was unable to raise funds in the aftermath of the great depression, and the project was taken on by a british builder, costain, inbuilt on a massive scale to a high density in the mid-s, it was a pioneering example of concrete design, and when completed was the largest single residential building in europesee oxfam website for delivery information read moreconceived as a speculative housing project and later catering for mps, peers and entertainers required to work in london, this book tells the story of the dolphin square project and also captures what it has been like to live in the square for figures including ellen wilkinson, alistair darling, william hague, mo mowlam, sir david steel, christine keeler, sid james, barbara windsor and princess annedolphin square - the large, imposing red brick building on the north bank of the thames - was and is no ordinary block of flatsthe successful bidder was fred fwhen the army clothing function was privatised, the duke of westminster offered the land for development
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An important, pioneering work, essential for anyone interested in cricket and india, a corner of a foreign field is also a beautifully written meditation on the ramifications of sport in society at large, and how sport can influence both social and political historythe indian careers of those great english cricketers, lord harris and djardine, provide a window into the operations of empireoxfam bookshop brigg a book that seamlessly interweaves biography with history, the lives of cricketers with wider processes of social changelater chapters explore the competition between hindu and muslim cricketers in colonial india and the extraordinary passions now provoked when india plays pakistanthe extraordinary life of india's first great slow bowler, palwankar baloo, introduces the reader to the still-unfinished struggle against caste discriminationsee oxfam website for delivery information read morenayudu and sachin tendulkar naturally figure in this book, but so too, in arresting and unexpected ways, do mahatma gandhi and muhammad ali jinnah
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With these books, which the new yorker's james wood described as "large, captivating, amiably peopledin these neapolitan novels, elena ferrante, the acclaimed author of the days of abandonment, gives readers a poignant and universal story about friendship and belongingyet in doing so she has created a world in which readers will recognize themselves and has drawn a marvellously nuanced portrait of friendshipin the story of a new name, lila has recently married and made her entrée into the family business; elena, meanwhile, continues her studies and her exploration of the world beyond the neighbourhood that she so often finds stiflingmarriage appears to have imprisoned lila, and the pressure to excel is at times too much for elenathe story of a new name is the second book in this seriesshe writes vividly about a specific neighborhood of naples from the late-s through to the current day and about two remarkable young women who are very much the products of that place and timea beautiful and delicate tale of confluence and reversal," ferrante proves herself to be one of italy's most accomplished storytellerslove, jealousy, family, freedom, commitment, and above all friendship: these are signs under which both women live out this phase in their storiesyet the two young women share a complex and evolving bond that is central to their emotional lives and is a source of strength in the face of life's challengessee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop ealing in , elena ferrante's my brilliant friend introduced readers to the unforgettable elena and lila, whose lifelong friendship provides the backbone for the neapolitan novels
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Cash on collection only please12 book collection box set diary of a wimpy kid diary of a wimpy kid - rodrick rules diary of a wimpy kid - the last straw diary of a wimpy kid - dog days diary of a wimpy kid - the ugly truth diary of a wimpy kid - cabin fever diary of a wimpy kid - the third wheel diary of a wimpy kid - hard luck diary of a wimpy kid - the long haul diary of a wimpy kid - old school diary of a wimpy kid - double down diary of a wimpy kid - do-it-yourself book used but in good condition, read by my children but have now outgrown the books
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A framed engraving of a map of the world in it has enscribed on the bottom "from and original engraving by moses pitt in " the size is 22" x 18"
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Antique piano - lovely spencers piano in need of a little tlc john g murdoch piano, built by spencerssee picture to show some of damage to veneer on topbeautiful piece, although in need of some restoration and repair due to being in storagemay be able to deliver within southern england to a committed buyerwalnut veneer with inlaid marquetrypiano also requires tuninglooking for a lovely new homeexact date unknown, although believed to be around
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Large figure of a pheasant standing in front of tree stump and mounted on a wooden base height= 23cm length= 29cm depth= 14cm read more
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The figure has a black backstampfigurine of a girl carrying washingthis figure is approx inches highfrom a bit of research on the internet, i judge the figure to have been produced in the late s'selling a number of things for my ex, so know nothing of the items listed
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1 x rabbit print of a pencil drawing - 1 x fox print of a pencil drawing - wooden frames - great condition - each picture measures: 37cm wide x 33cm high collection required read more
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Very expensive ring to have madeunfortunately i have arthiritis now so can not wear it so with much regret i hace to sell her onincludes presentation box and next day deliverystunning solid gold 14k nugget ring, one of a kind as was specially made, has the "z" of zoro on it but could easily be fitted with a coin or something else from a local jewellertext or call me on number provided or drop me an emailyou will not find this ring anywhere as it was made one of a kindweight of ring is 14 grams and is as seen in the picture, size is uk size w
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This lovely girl has found herself homeless through no fault of her own, at a time of her life where she should be settled and loved by her family, she so deserves to have the security and stability of a loving home to spend the rest of her daysif you can offer her this then please get in touch asap, who can resist that kind face? read moretear is a rescue dog currently in kennels in south yorkshire tear is a very sweet and friendly, steady, older cross breed (staffy possibly boxed cross) girl who is approx 9 years old and medium in size so slightly bigger than a staffshe is brindle in colour, going greyshe has been no trouble whilst being in kennels, she tries to stay clean inside so is probably house trained, knows some basic commands and has shown no issues around other dogs
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The last kitten (1x black female) is ready to go now at just over 9 weeks old! kittens have been litter-tray trained, and have had flea + worming treatments1 kitten of a litter of 5 is remaining, and ready to find a new home! the litter had 4 beautiful black kittens (2 male, 2 female) and 1 tabby male
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Unfortunately my little bushpig is in need of a new home, he's had a rough life i took him on 5 months ago he was in need of a tlc and regular handling he can still be hissy but can be handled and comes out of his self once he knows you, he's healthy and happy and will go with all his things, reason for rehoming can be explained to genuine persons read more
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Fall in love with the teddy bear familya lovely picture of a family of teddy bear a charming picture i invite you read more buy and hang the picture on your favorite wall at homethe charm of every home
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Brooch is just under 2:1/2" long x 1:3/4" tallthank you for lookinghere i have for sale is an antique brooch in the form of a fish, as you can see in the photo's this is decorated with enamel work and stones, this is a good size brooch and i would say around 2" long and 1! tall (can get exact measurements when i find a ruler, on the back of the brooch it has the word silver stamped in raised letters, i will post this free of charge to anywhere in england, payment by cheque or bank transfer please, proof of posting can always be given if needed
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This picture is of a white english maybe british bulldogthe picture is a sketch and not a photo the picture is set in a mahogany & gold coloured frame that measures 13" wide x " highthe picture is set in a cream mount, and the actual picture of the dog measures 5the picture is signed & dated but this is not very clear, although i have had this picture since there is a small scratch/graze on the top left corner, but other than that there is no damage
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Hes a big boy, so needs a large gardenmax is in need of a new loving home, with no catsplease send me a message read morehe has a good temperament laced with youthful exuberance, with a fantastic personalityhe needs owners with lots of experience as hes partly trained, but needs work
250 €
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Author of death of a meeting, a field guide for leaders, managers and facilitatorsbased on the best seller the five dysfunctions of a team
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Shaun bythell is the owner of the bookshop in wigtown, scotlandwith more than a mile of shelving, real log fires in the shop and the sea lapping nearby, the shop should be an idyll for bookwormsin very good conditionoxfam bookshop chipping norton hardbackunfortunately, shaun also has to contend with bizarre requests from people who don't understand what a shop issardonic and sympathetic in equal measure, confessions of a bookseller will reunite readers with the characters they've come to know and lovethe diary of a bookseller (soon to be a major tv series) introduced us to the joys and frustrations of life lived in bookssee oxfam website for delivery information read moreprofile books ltd
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The rigid steps with stand-offs, keep the feet off the wall total length 6m (20 ft) - suitable for three storey buildingsthis is a quality made product that sells for ÂŁ153 plus ÂŁ9 delivery, (see pictures)the adjustable hooks fit over most walls (up to 50(a life saver in case of a fire)the width of the rungs and frame is 30 cm (12 inches)8 cm - 20 inches thick) and can even be used if there is a radiator on the inside of the wallweight of ladder: 10also in the pictures is an example where this product would have saved two livesfire escape ladderladder carries load of up to 450 kg (992 lbs)in an emergency lift the ladder, place it over the wall and pull the release toggle, the ladder will then automatically unfold and the sections will inter-lock
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Oxfam books & music bedford two book diary of a wimpy kid bundle: diary of a wimpy kid, the third wheel and diary of a wimpy kid, cabin feversee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Her memoirs conjure up the perfection and the ugliness of life behind rice-paper screens, where young girls learn the arts of geisha - dancing and singing, how to wind the kimono, how to walk and pour tea, and how to beguile the land's most powerful menit tells the extraordinary story of a geisha -summoning up a quarter century from to the post-war years of japan's dramatic history, and opening a window into a half-hidden world of eroticism and enchantment, exploitation and degradationsee oxfam website for delivery information read morea young peasant girl is sold as servant and apprentice to a renowned geisha houseoxfam bookshop cheltenham this story is a rare and utterly engaging experienceshe tells her story many years later from the waldorf astoria in new york
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We currently have 9 gerbils in our care with plenty space for more! i’m very experienced in owning gerbils and have suitable tanks lined up for new arrivals with plenty enrichment and burrowing spacewe’re happy to take in any gerbils of any age or genderwe also take in lone gerbils and will try to introduce them into new groupsif you have any gerbils to rehome, or know of any gerbils in need of a home, please contact me! i can answer any questions you may have beforehand, and would be very happy to take them in! we also have gerbils available to adopt, so contact us if you’re looking to adopt yourself! read morewe take in gerbils in need of a home, and when the time is right, rehome them
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For the customer who would like a long-term delivery, a free storage service is availableplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteshipping: france: 10 to 30 days europe: 15 to 30 days for further information, please contact us: read morefor the islands and the rest of the world, quote on requestdimensions: h ________________________ after purchase and payment of the item in our store, the shipping process will be initiated: furniture check, packaging, contact with carriers, shipmentsculpture decorations of flower vases and foliagecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablelarge louis xv bed or resting sofa in the shape of a boat in fruit woodlovely tapestry with its cushionsitems will be shipped as registered parcelsour shipment fees include transport, packing, packing material, labour and insuranceour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawiki
215 €