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Oxfam bookshop victoria road a concise, fully illustrated history of marillion, the aylesbury based quintet led by the enigmatic and towering figure of vocalist fishbook is in very good condition, slight discolouration from sunlight around the spine see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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39 €
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Oxfam shop magdelen street this companion offers a concise and authoritative survey of the string quartet by eleven chamber music specialists various musical and pictorial illustrations and informative appendixes, including a chronology of the most significant works, complete this indispensable guideit focuses on four main areas: the social and musical background to the quartet's development; the most celebrated ensembles; string quartet playing, including aspects of contemporary and historical performing practice; and the mainstream repertory, including significant 'mixed ensemble' compositions involving string quartetit will also enhance their experience of listening to quartets in performance and on recordingsits fifteen carefully structured chapters provide coverage of a stimulating range of perspectives previously unavailable in one volumesee oxfam website for delivery information read morewritten for all string quartet enthusiasts, this companion will enrich readers' understanding of the history of the genre, the context and significance of quartets as cultural phenomena, and the musical, technical and interpretative problems of chamber music performance
14 €
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By exploring the three key pillars of sleep: behaviour, environment, and diet (bed), readers will find themselves equipped with techniques to aid sleep and relaxation, and to live a happier, calmer, and more successful lifeso, what's the secret?the art of sleeping combines the latest scientific research, expert advice, and rob's own tricks and tips about dealing with insomnia to create a concise, practical, and engaging handbook on achieving better sleepoxfam shop dumfries we're bombarded with confusing and contradictory advice about achieving a better night's sleepsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Readers love start with your sock drawer: 'full of useful tips' 'great advice in this concise book, which will get you on your way to better organisation and leading an uncluttered life' 'as a professional declutterer, this is the only book i regularly recommended to my clients''informative and practical' 'excellent, sensible advice' see oxfam website for delivery information read moreperfect for fans of the netflix series tidying up with marie kondo and followers of mrs hinchbeing organised at home doesn't just mean always knowing where you left the remote; it means being able to face the world with a clear mind and increased energysound familiar? many of us feel increasingly overwhelmed by the sheer amount of stuff packed into our homesboxes full of obsolete chargers and neglected children's toyswith vicky's help, you can banish clutter and turn your home into a sanctuarya dresser jammed full of mismatched socksit all starts at homeoxfam shop dumfries spring clean your life with this practical, achievable guide to decluttering from the british marie kondo wardrobes bursting with unworn clothesbut where? when the problem is so vast and we are all so busy, how do you even begin to tackle the clutter mountain? professional organiser vicky silverthorn has the simple answer: start with your sock drawerusing tried-and-tested methods, vicky will guide you through practical, bite-sized tasks that will help you achieve a friendly level of organisation throughout your home and a life-changing clarity of mind
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" this updated edition of biblical perspectives on aging: god and the elderly has expanded its scope to incorporate and address the effects of these changing viewsamong the issues explored in biblical perspectives on aging: god and the elderly are aging experiences and the bible, biblical theology and its role in social support for the elderly, hermeneutics and old age, spirituality and its relationship to aging, cross-generational relationships and mentoring, and a detailed index of old and new testament scripture referencesaccessible and concise, with compelling arguments and numerous examples, biblical perspectives on aging: god and the elderly is an ideal resource for pastors, seminary students, professionals, and leaders of programs for the elderlybiblical perspectives on aging: god and the elderly takes a detailed look at the views of aging presented in the old and new testamentsthis new expanded edition of the original classic text adds thorough discussions of the wisdom of the bible and jewish literature with ways to interpret these readings and what they teach about spirituality and growing olderthis sweeping study of the bible's positive treatment of aging and elderly figures sheds new light on contemporary society's negative view of the elderly and what can be done about itwith the average american lifespan increasing, the view of old age as a solitary time of waiting has been pushed asidethe new insights revealed here reinvigorate the challenge against ageism and traditional pictures of old age as a time of withdrawal and living in the pastclear examples from both scripture and literature provide a wealth of understanding, comfort, and wisdom to everyone interested in aging and the biblesee oxfam website for delivery information read morethis wide ranging and insightful survey encompasses not only the entire bible but also interpretations of sacred middle eastern and judaic documentsapproaches to aging issues have changed in recent yearsin addition, this new edition explores the changing relationships that exist among aging, hermeneutics, mentoring, and spiritualityso too has the assumption that the elderly simply want to remember "the good old daysoxfam bookshop glossop road very good condition, no marks or wear as the population of older americans grows, meaningful perspectives on aging are needed by both the young and the oldit shows both young and old that while aging may not be easy, biblical theology can ease some of its mystery
32 €
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This is the first book to bring together the archaeological legacy of ancient greece in a concise and accessible way while still preserving the excitement of discoveryan introductory text by vasileios petrakos, member of the academy of athens, sets the historical context and describes the course of greek archaeology from the foundation of the modern greek state to the present dayoxfam bookshop hertford distributed by university of exeter presspresented here are the legendary sites of ancient greece, including the athenian acropolis, olympia, delphi, schliemann's mycenae, and the athenian agora; the most iconic sculptures in the greek world, such as the aphrodite of melos and the nike of samothrace; and several fascinating chapters on underwater archaeology that discuss the kyrenia and uluburun shipwrecks and the astonishing bronze masterpieces raised from the seasee oxfam website for delivery information read morethis beautifully illustrated book offers an overview of the greatest archaeological sites and discoveries from ancient greece650 colour illustrationsth e contributors include those who have excavated at the sites in question and scholars who have spent a lifetime studying the monuments
75 €
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See oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop st albans acting, direction, stagecraft, theatre architecture and design, above all the whole extraordinary evolution of dramatic literature - here is a history of theatre, worldwide in scope and ranging from its ancient origins in the choral hymns sung round the altar of dionysus to the fascinating variety of forms which it has taken in our own agelavishly illustrated with 262 plates, 34 in colour, this is part of thames and hudson's world of art library
2 €
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Suggestions for further reading and recommended recordings are given for each of the 24 short chaptersits perspective and its insights will also make it illuminating for teachers, musicians and music loverspaul griffiths shows how music has evolved through the centuries, and suggests how its evolution has mirrored developments in the human notion of time, from the eternity of heaven to the computer's microsecondthe book provides an enticing introduction for students and beginners, using the minimum of technical terms, all straightforwardly defined in the glossarysee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop shaftesbury engaging, clear and informative, this is the story of western music - of its great composers and also of its performers and listeners, of changing ideas of what music is and what it is for
12 €
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The hungarian people preserved nevertheless a continuous individuality through its ural-born language and a specifically hungaro-european cultureoxfam shop dumfries this book offers a comprehensive thousand-year history of the land, people, society, culture and economy of hungary, from its nebulous origins in the ural mountains to the elections ofit tells above all the thrilling story of a people which became a great power in the region and then fought against - and was invaded by - ottomans, germans and sovietsfree and independent since , hungary continues to seek its rightful position in europesee oxfam website for delivery information read moredominated from the sixteenth century by the habsburgs, while ruling its own national minorities, hungary was deprived of two-thirds of its lands and peoples through successive treaties which followed the two world wars, after which it fell under soviet domination for nearly fifty years
6 €
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Oxfam shop wolverhampton the pronouncing dictionary of mythology and antiquities: giving a concise account of the gods, heroes, statesmen, poets, philosophers, painters, sculptors, places and wonders of antiquitysee oxfam website for delivery information read more
19 €
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Oxfam bookshop sevenoaks by sir francis fremantle mincludes a summary of the moyne committee reporta paperback pamphlet with rusted staples back cover foxed, wear to spine but otherwise in good condition for agediscusses the nature of the problem, pre-war housing legislation and policy, the war period and post-war legislation, rent and mortgage restriction and voluntary associationssee oxfam website for delivery information read more
16 €
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Christopher norris provides a lucid survey and analysis of the issues that have shaped that enterprise and continue to dominate present-day discussionthe series builds to give a solid grounding in philosophy and each book is also ideal as a companion to further studyphilosophy undergraduates will find this an invaluable aid to study, one that goes beyond simple definitions and summaries to open up a new and stimulating range of ideasspecially written to meet the needs of students and those with little prior knowledge of the subject, these books open up a whole range of important, yet often difficult ideashe also brings out with exceptional clarity the ways in which certain 'technical' issues in epistemology can have a decisive bearing on matters of practical concernthe text highlights continuities and contrasts between early and contemporary approaches, and between the sorts of thinking that have typified the mainstream analytic and the modern 'continental' lines of descentnorris introduces the main topics of debate, among them arguments for and against adopting a realist position with regard to various fields of knowledge, from mathematics to the physical sciences and historyoxfam bookshop preston key concepts in philosophy is a series of concise, accessible and engaging introductions to the core ideas and topics encountered in the study of philosophysee oxfam website for delivery information read moreepistemology - inquiry into the nature, possibility and scope of human knowledge - has been at the heart of the philosophy from ancient greek times to the present
24 €
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Oxfam books & music durham this stimulating text presents a concise and accessible introduction to feminist theory todaycovering all the major variants of feminist political thought, it offers a unique examination of the archive of modern feminist theory from the publication of the feminine mystique in to current postmodernist and legal feminist textssee oxfam website for delivery information read moreit provides both an intellectual history and a political critique of contemporary feminism in the united states and in the united kingdom
30 €
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Oxfam bookshop birmingham this book provides a concise and accessible introduction to modern military historyeach chapter is supported by notes and a brief bibliography outlining further readingin very good condition with some light bumps to cornerssee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe collection is a clear and up to date survey of the significant debates, interpretations and historiographical shifts for a series of key themes in military history
13 €
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Oxfam books & music aberdeen written by a l mayhew and w skeat, and originally published by oxford at the clarendon press in this edition published in by book jungle large paperback see oxfam website for delivery information read more
9 €
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Oxfam shop york a concise historical survey of the evolution of english furniture with 64 pages of plates and over 100 line drawingssee oxfam website for delivery information read more
9 €
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Enigme09 sums up his artistic credo in a concise formula: "give voice to the images to open our eyes" read moretheir mixture is scouring, explosive, surprising, disturbing, but it also raises questions about the status of images and a possible hierarchy of values between themplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitethe artist manages to give meaning to familiar signs, emptied of all content due to their excessive presencecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablebeautiful replica bearbrick cm) revisited by the artist enigme09 in "underground" mode (unique creation), provided without original boxoriginal artwork, certificate of authenticity included - ****** biography of the artist: former graffiti artist in the s, enigme09 discovered photomontage art inthe painter jacques monory supported him in his path by suggesting a poetic artistic approachbut, of course, this meaning is most often very far from their original meaninghis compositions bring together elements from the world of advertising or popular culture and others of art historyour 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
145 €
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A concise reference of the pioneering days of manned spaceflight: people, places, artifactsplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteminor signs of useby russell stillschiffer publicing ltd - usain very good conditionby stuart schneiderminimal signs of usecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available2- collecting the space racea complete collector's guidepr products - usa - third edition - first edition5 cm - 342 pp - illustrations in black and whitequite some illustrations in colourour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storethe ultimate aerospace reference guide5 x 21 cm - 176 pptwo items: 1- relics of the space raceare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiwith price guide
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" see oxfam website for delivery information read moretiny bumps to corners pages are clean and brightthe chapters of this book include: 'the leading warm sauces', 'the small compound sauces', 'cold sauces and compound butters', 'savoury jellies or aspics', 'the court-bouillons and the marinades', 'elementary preparations', 'the various garnishes for soups', 'garnishing preparations for releves and entrees', et ceterano creases, marks, or nicks spine unbroken a very fine copy this vintage book contains a guide to cookery, written with the aim of updating traditional methods of cooking in the light of contemporary culinary developmentsthis volume is being republished now with a specially commissioned new biography of the authoroxfam bookshop cotham hill vintage cookery books cover and spine have very light shelf-wear with no rips or creasesa great addition to any culinary library, this text is not to be missed by discerning collectors of antiquarian literature of this ilkclear, concise, and full of detailed recipes, this text will be of considerable utility to the discerning cook, and shall also be of value to those with an interest in the history and development of cookery
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30 €
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Woven together with a biographical narrative, this book is ideal for students seeking a clear and concise introduction to the work of this seminal 20th century philosophersee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop preston this is a lucid and highly readable account of wittgenstein's philosophy, set against the background of his extraordinary life and character
12 €
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No previous knowledge of the language is requiredlearning swahili has never been so enjoyable! by the end of this rewarding course you will be able to speak, read and write swahili with confidenceincludes 308pp paperback book, 2 cd roms and 2 cassette tapesoxfam bookshop brighton colloquial swahili is the ideal introduction to the major language of east africasee oxfam website for delivery information read morewritten by experienced teachers, the course provides a step-by-step approach to swahilifeatures include:*pronunciation guide*lively dialogues*concise grammar explanations*lots of exercises with full answer key*english-swahili and swahili-english glossaries
39 €
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No other series provides such a complete and concise summary of the world's leading architects' workseach volume in this series is introduced with an essay on the architect, and a chronological or stylistic presentation of their most outstanding buildings and projectsthis series was the winner of the american institute of architects' prestigious "award for excellence in international book publishing"the volumes are fully illustrated in black-and-white with photos and project renderingssee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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19 €
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In clear, concise sections we learn about seed trays, supporting plants with climbing structures, mulching, composting, companion planting, irrigation and promoting pollination, and there are additional tables showing sowing and harvesting times, plant sizes, and alternative varieties of plants for different sitesnext, he explains how to turn this wish list into a coherent kitchen garden plan appropriate for our space, whether it be a patch of acidic soil, a roof-top garden or an allotment, whether we put on our wellies in every free moment or are ætime-poor' gardenersabout thirty recipes and a directory of useful addresses finish the book, and the handbook is complemented by bright colour photography throughoutthen he puts all the theory into practice, showing us how to look after nutrients in the soil, how to resist pests and diseases, and how to make our garden sustainable and organiche then invites us to create a wish list of foods, and shows us his own list from his early gardening daysmark begins with a catalogue of vegetables that will grow in this country, explaining for each their benefits, what varieties to go for, dos and don'ts, and popular culinary usesoxfam bookshop knutsford drawing directly from his experience as an acclaimed climate-change gardener, and of setting up a kitchen garden from scratch for river cottage, mark explains the practical aspects of organic growing, introduces us to a whole world of vegetables we may not have previously considered, and does away with alienating gardening jargon once and for allsee oxfam website for delivery information read more1, 2 and 3 as an indispensible household referencepractical and inspiring, with a textured hard cover and an introduction by hugh fearnley-whittingstall, veg patch is destined to join handbooks no
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The authors focus on the initial confederacy of the middle ages; the religious divisions which threatened it after and its surprising survival amongst europe's monarchies; the turmoil following the french revolution and conquest, which continued until the federal constitution of ; the testing of the swiss nation through the late nineteenth century and then two world wars and the depression of the s; and the unparalleled economic and social growth and political success of the post-war erathe book concludes with a discussion of the contemporary challenges, often shared with neighbours, that shape the country todaysee oxfam website for delivery information read morethis comprehensive and engaging history of switzerland traces the historical and cultural development of this fascinating but neglected european country from the end of the dark ages up to the presentoxfam bookshop newark despite its position at the heart of europe and its quintessentially european nature, switzerland's history is often overlooked within the english-speaking world
15 €
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Oxfam books & music wells a good clean copy with no internal markings and annotations apart from an inscription on first pagethere is tanning to the dust cover and there is some marks and also a slight tear on the rear dust coversee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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It is also a biography of etholle, a fictional character who gets involved in the strange goings-on of the groupor does she? there are references (real and imagined) to people and events in the history of bedfordthe sale proceeds will be given to charities, including those concerned with mental illnessesthis book is written by a volunteer at the panacea museuman occasional participant in panacea life, she sees the northern lights, meets the daughter of god, loves country dancing, sees the jarrow marchers, and writes her life's storyoxfam bookshop cheltenham if you want a concise, understandable account of the panacea society, written in a conversational style - this is itsee oxfam website for delivery information read morehere is everything you ever wanted to know about the panacea society, a fascinating ornament of twentieth-century englandand just for fun, there are hidden quotes and references to songs, poems and books which you might find hard, or easy, to spot
4 €
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The missa ave maris stella is less known but clearer and more concise ideal for chamber choirs todaythe missa de beata virgine seems to have been the most performed mass in the entire early renaissance period ironically since it poses unusual problems for modern performerssee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop st albans these two canonic masses show josquin experimenting with textures, motifs, mathematical constructs and anything else that took his fancy
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In particular, the last chapter gives a concise account of fermat's last theorem, from its origin in the ancient babylonian and greek study of pythagorean triples to its recent proof by andrew wilesoxfam bookshop preston an undergraduate-level introduction to number theory, with the emphasis on fully explained proofs and exampleselementary ideas about groups and rings are then used to study groups of units, quadratic residues and arithmetic functions with applications to enumeration and cryptographysee oxfam website for delivery information read moreexercises, together with their solutions are integrated into the text, and the first few chapters assume only basic school algebrathe final part, suitable for third-year students, uses ideas from algebra, analysis, calculus and geometry to study dirichlet series and sums of squares
1399 €
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Oxfam shop hebden bridge teaches readers how discovering who they are as pray-ers can nurture their prayer life, this first book to look at the enneagram within the christian contemplative tradition is a wise,concise source see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Enigme09 sums up his artistic credo in a concise formula: "give voice to the images to open our eyes" louis doucet (art critic, contemporary art collector and founder of young creators and artists nowadays) read moretheir mixture is scouring, explosive, surprising, disturbing, but it also raises questions about the status of images and a possible hierarchy of values between themplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitethe artist manages to give meaning to familiar signs, emptied of all content due to their excessive presencecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available) fast and careful shipping - original artwork, certificate of authenticity included - artprice & akoun rating ____________________ biography of the artist: former graffiti artist in the s, enigme09 discovered photomontage art inthe painter jacques monory supported him in his path by suggesting a poetic artistic approachbut, of course, this meaning is most often very far from their original meaning2 different interchangeable versions of the work, frame painted by the artist____________________ urban calligraphy by artist enigme09 using watercolour and acrylic paint, very nice work on acid-free* 250 gsm art paper, 30x42 cmour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any store(*acid-free paper is a paper with a neutral or basic ph) this property allows for the preservation of documents over long periods of timehis compositions bring together elements from the world of advertising or popular culture and others of art historyare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawiki
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