Billions of years
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Really good condition, a couple of years old, hdcomes with power cable and remote
150 €
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Before humans took their first steps, there were billions of years of vibrant and varied life on earthcovering ice ages and fossils, life in the teeming primeval seas and the first life on land, the time of the dinosaurs and the rise of the mammals, martin jenkins navigates through millions of years of prehistory in enthralling and accessible styleoxfam bookshop brighton discover the greatest story ever told: the story of life on our planet, from the big bang to the dinosaurs and beyondsee oxfam website for delivery information read morediscover the fascinating story of our planet, from the formation of the universe to the first mammals, and all the incredible life that flourished in-betweenwith gorgeous art from the kate greenaway medal-winning illustrator grahame baker smith, this is a captivating journey through the life of our planet before we called it ours
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How are the himalayas linked to the orbit of the earth, and to the formation of the british isles? by taking us billions of years into our planet's past, professor lewis dartnell tells us the ultimate origin storysee oxfam website for delivery information read morewhen we talk about human history, we focus on great leaders, mass migration and decisive warsgeological forces drove our evolution in east africa; mountainous terrain led to the development of democracy in greece; and today voting behaviour in the united states follows the bed of an ancient seathe human story is the story of these forces, from plate tectonics and climate change, to atmospheric circulation and ocean currentsbut how has the earth itself determined our destiny? how has our planet made us? as a species we are shaped by our environmentfrom the cultivation of the first crops to the founding of modern states, origins reveals the earth's awesome impact on the shape of human civilisationsthere is very little shelfwear to the dust jacketthe book is in excellent condition, with just very slight bumping to the corners of the hard coverwhen we reach the point where history becomes science we see a vast web of connections that underwrites our modern world and helps us face the challenges of the futurethe binding is sound and the pages are clean and unmarkedoxfam bookshop new milton used, very good condition, hard cover with dust jacket, published
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In his mid 80s, ben is a rominent figure in the claims conference, which has awarded billions of dollars to needy survivorshis sporting excellence was recognised when he was selected for two olympic games in which he represented britain as a weightlifterhe founded the famous 45 aid society and worked with the board of deputies of british jews and the holocaust educational trustsee oxfam website for delivery information read morehe is a great believer in reconciliation with both germany and his native poland, and both nations have given him awards in recognition of his workthe book is in excellent condition, as newa handwritten label with a greeting from ben helfgott is attached to the front endpaperoxfam shop west hampstead a holocaust survivor, liberated from thereisenstadt by the red army, ben was one of "the boys" who came to englandhe became a successful businessman and retired early so that he could make a personal crusade of bringing together other survivors
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Oxfam bookshop victoria despite the billions of dollars spent on development assistance each year, there is still very little known about the actual impact of projects on the poorchapter 1 presents an overview of concepts and methodsfor some of the more in-depth statistical methods discussed, the reader is referred to the technical literature on the topicsee oxfam website for delivery information read morechapter 3 illustrates various analytical techniques through a case studyit is aimed at readers with a general knowledge of statisticsbut for a specific program or project in a given country, is the intervention producing the intended benefits and what was the overall impact on the population? could the program or project be better designed to achieve the intended outcomes? are resources being spent efficiently? these are the types of questions that can only be answered through an impact evaluation, an approach which measures the outcomes of a program intervention in isolation of other possible factorschapter 2 discusses key steps and related issues to consider in implementationchapter 4 includes a discussion of lessons learned from a rich set of "good practice" evaluations of poverty projects which have been reviewed for this handbookthis handbook seeks to provide project managers and policy analysts with the tools needed for evaluating project impactthere is broad evidence on the benefits of economic growth, investments in human capital, and the provision of safety nets for the poor
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News of the discovery of the ice man and his age, which was put at over years old, fascinated the worldin this scientific adventure story we learn exactly how our origins can be traced; how and where our ancient genetic ancestors lived; what their lives were like; and how we are each living proof of the almost miraculous strength of our dna which has survived and prospered over so many thousands of years to reach us todayhow was he able to locate a living relative of a man who died thousands of years ago?;in this work, sykes gives us a first hand account of his research into a remarkable gene which passes undiluted from generation to generation through the maternal line and shows how it is being used to track our genetic ancestors through time and spacesee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe conclusions: amost everyone of native european descent, wherever they live in the world, can trace their ancestry back to one of seven women, the seven daughters of eveit is a book that presents the story of our evolution, striking right at the heart of ourselves as individuals and of our sense of identityoxfam bookshop cheltenham in professor brian sykes, a leading world authority on dna and human evolution, was called in to examine the frozen remains of a man trapped in glacial ice in northern italyafter plotting thousands of dna sequences from all over the world he found that they had clustered around a handful of distinct groupsbut what made the story particularly extraordinary was that professor sykes was also able to track down a living generic relative of the ice man, a woman living in britain todayin europe there are only sevensykes has named them ursula, xenia, helena, velda, tara, katrine and jasmine
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Ten years ago, the twentieth century and the bronze age were tossed together by a mysterious eventoxfam bookshop cheltenham harry turtledove hailed island in the sea of time as "one of the best time travel/alternative history stories i've ever read," and jane lindskold called against the tide of years "another exciting and explosive talenow the official battle lines have been drawnsome have turned instead to the renegade coast guard officer william walkersee oxfam website for delivery information read moreand for ten years, the two sides have tested each other, feinting and parrying, to decide who will be the ones to lead this brave new world into the futuresome of these peoples have become alliesand only one side can emerge the victorin the decade since, the republic of nantucket has worked hard to create a new future for itself, using the technological know-how retained from modern times to explore and improve conditions for the inhabitants of the past" now the adventures of the nantucket islanders lost in the time of the bronze age continues with on the oceans of eternity
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Having a declutter selling our original vintage disney 50 years celebrationthese are a limited edition of years of disney theme parks commerative extra large measures approximately 9x7cms hand in hand pin designed by alex maher with original box and paperwork see pics as they form part of the description and a 50th disneyland celebration photo frame measures approximately 27x20cms lovely gifts or collectables for any disney fancan post recorded delivery for a small fee or buyer collects from tw107qj read more
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Starter flock of balwens available to the right home 5 ewes available- 2 registered 1 unrelated ram - registered ages vary between this years lambs and 3 years old so plenty of years left beautifully marked and no reason the others couldn't go through registration if requiredwill not split, must go together
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Virtually forgotten in india for hundreds of years and maligned when it was first discovered in the west, the yoga sutra has been elevated to its present iconic status-and translated into more than forty languages-only in the course of the past forty yearssee oxfam website for delivery information read moretracing the remarkable trajectory of this enigmatic work, white's exhaustively researched book also demonstrates why the yoga of india's past bears little resemblance to the yoga practiced todayoxfam bookshop cotham hill first edition grey boards and spine with gilt embossed title to spine light shelf-wear to corners and top and bottom of spine but otherwise clean small marks to dust cover which is not price-clipped light bumps to edges of cover rough-cut pages are clean and bright with no marks, creases, or tears book and spine are bright and tight previous owner's pencil commentary to front end flap ("far outshines any since") consisting of fewer than two hundred verses written in an obscure if not impenetrable language and style, patanjali's yoga sutra is today extolled by the yoga establishment as a perennial classic and guide to yoga practiceas david gordon white demonstrates in this groundbreaking study, both of these assumptions are incorrectwhite retraces the strange and circuitous journey of this confounding work from its ancient origins down through its heyday in the seventh through eleventh centuries, its gradual fall into obscurity, and its modern resurgence since the nineteenth centurywhite brings to life the improbable cast of characters whose interpretations-and misappropriations-of the yoga sutra led to its revered place in popular culture todayfirst introduced to the west by the british orientalist henry thomas colebrooke, the yoga sutra was revived largely in europe and america, and predominantly in english
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35 €
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Oxfam bookshop woodbridge the gravel deposits of the upper thames valley bear extensive evidence of man's settlement over a period of yearsthe survey outlines the importance of the archaeological evidence and the way it has been collected in the past, and brings together for the first time the results of aerial survey and field work over the last 50 yearssee oxfam website for delivery information read morethis is being destroyed at an alarming ratesome minor wear to the cover, otherwise in very good condition
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The events, however, take place hundreds of years before gloomhaven and depict the original construction of the citythe events, however, take place hundreds of years before gloomhaven and depict the original construction of the city
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Videos available on requestshe is fantastic on the ground, she comes to call and is happy being stabled every night, she has no vices whatsoeverher only downfall is she can be stubborn to load, but always doesshe has been ridden now and again but she would benefit from being completely restarted, she is overweight and very unfit3hh appaloosa x mare, stormyshe is a been there done it type, there's nothing this mare hasn't done and she is a huge, much loved part of my familyabsolutely gorgeous 15this has been an incredibly difficult decision, myself and my children completely adore her but she is completely wasted and is too good to be a field ornamenti'm in no rush whatsoever for her to sell, i'm looking for a lifelong experienced home that will love her as much as we doshe'll stand all day to be groomed, bathed etcstormy has been schooled to a high standard, she has done numerous clinics, however she has been out of consistent work for a couple of years, this is through no fault of her own but due to a lack of time on my behalfshe wouldn't be suitable for a complete novice as she's a big strong mare, and if she's given an inch she'll take a mile
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I have for sale a paperback version of years of renewal second edition european history very good condition published in can be posted if required please enquire about the cost read more
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Oreo is a proven ram, who we have used for the past couple of yearseasy to handle nice and friendlyopen to sensible offers read morewe now have too many of his daughters so want to change the bloodlinescomes to call or bucket of foodi have his pedigree papers but he’s not registeredhe is 5 soon to be turning 6 next springhe has produced white and brown lambs which can be seen
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14 men’s wolverhampton wanderers shirts from over the yearsoffers welcome read moregreat conditionfrom large to 2 xl
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It is a couple of years oldthe skimmer is easily adjustable and the cup removes easily for cleaningthis octo skimmer has a small footprint so fits easily into a sump
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For thousands of years man has searched, pondered and speculated about the true “meaning of lifehere, then, is the basic book on the theory and practice of scientology, with discoveries embracing every aspect of life, including: the cycle-of-action, revealing what underlies the continuous cycle of creation, survival and destruction—a cycle that seems inevitable in life, but which is only an apparency the conditions-of-existence that comprise all life and livingness—and by which one can truly be the eight dynamics upon which all life is compartmented and by which one can resolve the puzzle of their own existence the affinity, reality and communication triangle, revealing and explaining the underlying principles of true human relations the parts of man, the comprehensive explanation of spirit, mind and body, their anatomy and interrelationship in every being the reason why, answering the questions of “what it’s all about” and giving the very elements of survival, happiness and life itself scientology processes that unlock the life force that is you and, with this book, you won’t just “learn”—you’ll discover these principles for yourself” but, in scientology, that search has culminated—for the secret has now been discoveredorder your copy from 134a high street, poole, bh15 1dn(click to reveal full phone number)based on precision axioms (self-evident truths), these are the answers—answers you’ve been looking for, answers that workall credit and debit cards acceptedbecause this is scientology—the knowledge of you
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Has been in the family for a number of years and has been a great favourite of many generationsedinburgh, nimmo, hay& mitchellit is illustrated by alice rosshappy to answer any questionssection of 32 poems include home they brought her warrior dead and the charge of the light brigadepoems dates back to the early 'sthis collectable book of tennyson acoloured illustrated en dapers by john blairhaving a major clear out so sadly it has to go
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In normal free range conditions they can continue laying for a number of yearsthey will lay up to 320 eggs in its first yearit is the original hybridit is a quiet bird with a lot of good qualitiesbred to lay like a machine, commercially it is kept for a period of months before it is replaced mainly because its egg quality deteriorateswarren hybrid point of lay ÂŁ14 each the warren pullet is an orangey brown bird that is seen everywherein the second year of lay their egg shell can become thinner, and become misshaped
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Bamboo is the oldest, most remarkable resource on the planet, used for thousands of years to make a vast array of items - from basic necessities such as clothing and housing to more exotic and luxurious objects like acupuncture needles, sedan chairs and musical instrumentsit is in good conditionsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam shop worthing softback with card coversit argues that bamboo is an abundant resource that could replace many of the less sustainable materials now commonly used in our daily livesit discusses the plant's biology and life cycle, offers tips on harvesting and planting and describes lore about this ancient woodthis practical and historical guide to the versatile and plentiful wood contains a series of chapters covering subjects as diverse as shelter, architecture, cultivation and things made of bamboo
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Now, hundreds of years later, with the decepticons searching for the cube, it's a race against time, as the autobots enlist the help of young earthling sam witwicky (shia labeouf) to foil the decepticons' plans for world dominationlabeouf reprises his role as sam, the young earthling caught in the raging war between the autobots and the decepticons, in the sequel, 'transformers: revenge of the fallen' ()oxfam shop newquay the s cartoon series is given the big screen treatment with this double bill of big-budget, live-action blockbusters packed with state-of-the-art special effectssee oxfam website for delivery information read morein an effort to prevent the decepticons from gaining possession of the 'allspark', a cube with the capacity to grant infinite power, the autobots managed to smuggle the object to earth, where they secretly hid itafter he glimpses the truth about the ancient origins of the transformers through a powerful vision sent to him by the allspark, sam once again finds himself the target of the evil decepticons, who have returned to earth under the command of the formidable starscream (voiced by charles adler)joining the autobots' mission to protect humankind is optimus prime (peter cullen), who forms an alliance with international armies for this second epic battlein 'transformers' (), an alien race divided into two camps long ago on the planet of cybertron: the autobots, and the evil decepticons
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It functioned as a mausoleum for a number of yearslauro, giacomo (jacobus laurus) () apresso vitale mascardi, roma, caangelo was originally designed by architect demitriano to be a mausoleum for emperor hadrian and was completed in 129 adcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablethe image shown here is with a fireworks displayengraving taken from one of the most influential and beautiful works on the monuments and antiquities of ancient romegiacomo lauro was a roman print maker active from to aboutplease 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 catawikitext to verso last photo shows paper texture under a light traythe building was converted to a military fortress in around 271 ad by emperor aurelian when he began to fortify the city by building a wallfireworks became popular in europe during the 16th century5 cm later hand colorthe, ('the splendor of the ancient city') served as an important reference book and source of inspiration for many writers and artistsour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any store
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Oxfam shop ulverston thousands of years ago the land is one dark forestsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreonly one boy can stop it - 12 year old torak, who has seen his father murdered by the bearhe must lead the bear to the mountain of the world spirit and beg that spirit's help to overcome ithe is scared and trusts no onewith his dying breath, torak's father tells his son of the burden that is hishis only companion is a wolf cub only three moons old, whom he seems to understand better than any humanthey know every tree and herb and they know how to survive in a time of enchantment and powerful magictorak is an unwilling herotheirs is a terrifying quest in a world of wolves, tree spirits and hidden people, a world in which trusting a friend means risking your lifeuntil an ambitious and malevolent force conjures a demon: a demon so evil that it can be contained only in the body of a ferocious bear that will slay everything it sees, a demon determined to destroy the worldits people are hunter-gatherers
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Incredibly, it is a skill that has its evolutionary origins millions of years ago, under the seait defines us as a speciesoxfam shop billericay 'informative and persuasive enough to rouse the most ardent couch potato' (new scientist)irish times top ten bestsellerwalking upright on two feet is a uniquely human skillit enabled us to walk out of africa and to spread as far as alaska and australiasunday independent book of the week agreatread and argosybooks book of the month see oxfam website for delivery information read moreand the latest research is only now revealing how the brain and nervous system performs the mechanical magic of balancing, navigating a crowded city, or running our inner gps systemas our lives become increasingly sedentary, we risk all thiswalking is good for our muscles and posture; it helps to protect and repair organs, and can slow or turn back the ageing of our brainswe must start walking again, whether it's up a mountain, down to the park, or simply to school and workit freed our hands and freed our mindswalking together to achieve a shared purpose is also a social glue that has contributed to our survival as a specieswith our minds in motion we think more creatively, our mood improves and stress levels fallwe put one foot in front of the other without thinking - yet how many of us know how we do that, or appreciate the advantages it gives us? in this hymn to walking, neuroscientist shane o'mara invites us to marvel at the benefits it confers on our bodies and mindsin praise of walking celebrates this miraculous abilitywe, and our societies, will be better for it
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Now been moved on the flatbed trailer so can be delivered or collected picture is of a block previously bought from same company a couple of years ago this block has never been put up read moreone block of three wooden stables each stable measuring 12’ x 12’ total length of block 36’ x 12’ with a 4 foot roof overhang along the front the stables include 3 back panels 2 - end panels 2 - partition panels 3 - fronts with door 3 - bottom doors (no top doors) 19 - green roofing sheets 3 - roof lights 4 - roof trusses 12 - roof support no metalwork bolts or hinges included please contact me with any questions or interest each panel measures 12’ x 8’ with each roof truss measuring 2 foot giving a central height of stables of 10 footstables are built out of 2 x 4 and lined with plyboard stables are brand new they have been bought and never used, stored inside
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Thousands of years before luke skywalker would destroy the death star in that fateful battle above yavin 4, one lone padawan would become a fugitive hunted by his own masters, charged with murdering every one of his fellow jedi-in-training! from criminals hiding out in the treacherous under-city of the planet taris, to a mysterious droid recovered from the desolate landscape of a cratered moon, padawan zayne carrick will find unexpected allies in his race to clear his name! set during the era of the smash-hit videogames, "knights of the old republic" features all-new characters and is the perfect introduction for anyone interested in exploring the universe beyond the movies! see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop wanstead condition: goodpages are unblemished crease on bottom right corner of cover, and original price sticker on back
19 €
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The history of the arab seamen of the indian ocean who were great shipbuilders and sailors thousands of years before the age of the clipper shipsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop lymington scarce book in the uk in very good condition illustrated throughout with photographs by the authortan cloth hard covers with titles on the spine, slight sunning at the very top and base of the spinefirst renewed american edition with "a" on the copyright pagedust jacket spine is slightly fadedno inscriptionsthis book recounts the journey of the author in the triumph of righteousness, a big deep-sea dhow from kuwait, bound on a trading voyage down the east coast of africa to zanzibar and back to her home port
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A variety of vocal scores available - no longer required and still plenty of years usage ahead! a variety of paper and hardback salad days - vocal score west side story - song album the music man - vocal score the sound of music - vocal score south pacific - vocal score oliver - vocal score show boat - vocal score (a few loose pages) the mikado - libretto & vocal score (ÂŁ4) pirates of penzance - vocal score patience - vocal score read more
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Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact mepayment: cash on collection only, pleaseheight approximately: 6” sorry, i do not send by post, or courierthank you for your timethe piece that came out was discretely re-glued by the previous owner; the glazing is undamagedi have enjoyed this piece for a number of years, but it is time for it to go, along with the rest of my collectionhowever, there is a small “v” shaped break from the inside insert for the lid (please see photograph)condition: no issues for the bodyi am selling my collection of novelty and traditional teapots and i will be gradually advertising them over the coming months, along with teapot related books
39 €