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This book determines for the first time the reasons for the expansion and contraction of the service and the impact key individuals had on it and in turn the influence it had on its membersoxfam shop nether edge the women's royal naval service (wrns) was created in , re-formed in and maintained afterhannah roberts offers new insights into a previously little studied british military institution, which celebrates its centenary infrom onward the wrns spread internationally and subverted the combat taboo by adopting semi-combatant rolesalthough it shared a similar pattern in its formation to the auxiliary territorial service (ats) and had a similar ethos to its air force counterpart, the waaf, the wrns took on a wider-ranging role in the war, in part due to the latitude afforded to the service because of its uniquely independent originsusing twenty-one new oral histories and a multitude of archived personal documents, this book demonstrates the pivotal importance of the women's royal naval service in both the world warssee oxfam website for delivery information read moreshe shows how political and military decision-making within the fluctuating national security situation, coupled with a growing cultural acceptability of women taking on military roles, allowed for the growth of the service in world war ii into realms never expected of women
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Oxfam shop sherwood this a volume from the series 'the dawn of european literature'the title is in gilt with two decorated capitalsthe fold-out map 'to illustrate the catalogue of the ships' is present and in perfect conditiona2 see oxfam website for delivery information read moreblue-grey boards with black lettering and simple design on both front and spineafter an historical preface there is an introductory survey of the iliad and odysseyin his introduction the author explains that this is aimed at those who wish to study the topic in earnestthe two poems are then presented in a continuous summary, accompanied by detailed explanationsthe hesiodic poems are then treated in the same wayinternally there is a prize plate to the back of the front board but otherwise the book is impeccablejust slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the bottom corners
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This book has some shelf wear which includes bumping to the corners and creasing to the back coverpolitical pluralismusing newly available archive material, the early chapters trace the emergence of the gdr out of the soviet zone of occupationthe enduring appeal of west germany's social market economythe disintegration of the regime in is explained in the light of: the chronic weakness of gorbachev's soviet unionthere is no spine creasing, the binding is tight and there are no loose pages see oxfam website for delivery information read morethere is some slight foxing to the insideoxfam books & music bridport this new book investigates communist rule in east germany from its establishment as a sphere of soviet influence after world war ii to its rapid collapse after the fall of the berlin wallthis clear and comprehensive survey marshals secondary and original primary sources in order to give a unique insight into the gdr's struggles and achievementsthe subsequent stabilisation of the gdr and the establishment of an uneasy compromise between the ruling elites and the population in the later s and s are explained with reference to a range of internal social, economic and political factorsthe bravery of the protestorslater chapters cover the dramatic episodes of the uprising against soviet dominance and the building of the berlin wall in
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Oxfam bookshop bloomsbury street "what were the key factors leading to population decline and eventual evacuationv of st kilda? how were the attitudes and beliefs of the st kildans shaped and changed? in this remarkable and dispassionate study, based on hitherto unused records, michael robson examines the role of the church over the centuries, and the impact of other outside influences such as tourists and journalists published to mark the 75th anniversary of the evacuation, it is essential reading for all those who, like so many in the past, have fallen under the spell of st kilda and its now lost communitythe result is a book which is genuinely different, providing new insights which frequently challenge the conventional wisdom and myths about st kilda the book contains many early pictures of the island, which have never previously been published" see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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The copper beech is the gateway to maeve binchy's marvellous portrait of a small irish town whose untroubled surface conceals the passions, rivalries, friendships, ambitions and jealousies beneath see oxfam website for delivery information read moreunder junior assistant mistress maddy ross's careful gaze the children play, but out of school maddy's gaze lingers where it shouldn'toxfam bookshop brigg by the school house at shancarrig stands a copper beech, its bark scarred with the names and dreams of the pupils who have grown up under its branchesmaura brennan, a bundle of fun from the rough end of town, plays with her pals: leap year baby eddie barton, the apple of his mother's eye, and nessa ryan, who little realises as she carves his name at the roots of the copper beech on the very last day of school that she'll get a lot more from one of her schoolmates than her first shy kiss
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Are you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikisilver content dimensions: 2 x dish 11 cm x 5 cm x 3 cm (lxwxh)the photos are a great addition to the description and condition of the lotthe lot has been photographed in the best possible way, to give the best possible impression of this beautiful rare collect itemthis lot will be carefully packaged and will be shipped via registered mail with track and trace, but may also be collected from us in geldrop in the netherlandsplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storevery nice bowls including spoons, made of mother of pearl with a silver base and silver ears including matching spoonscondition: good condition with very small age spotscatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available2 x spoons of 6
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Between and , arts and crafts architecture proliferated within the cotswoldsafter an introductory section which outlines the movement's origins and beliefs and its architectural principles, the main part of the book provides a guide to the general characteristics associated with arts and crafts building in the cotswoldsmost of these studies have referred to the work of architects in the region, but the subject has not received the specialist attention it deservesthis book examines the impact of the movement on the cotswold landscape, on the survival of its building traditions and on modern attitudes to building conservationarts and crafts architects relished the robust vernacular precedent as it channelled their ideas and stimulated their imaginationsits rational basis and dependence on craft skills had lasting value, and it was no coincidence that the most influential aspect of their work was its emphasis on conservationthe arts and crafts movement in the cotswolds has attracted much interest in recent decades, the appeal of the simple life and of traditional values detached from the pressures of modern society having as much allure now as it did a century agothe final chapter looks at the late flowering of architectural work in the region during the interwar period and beyond, and the legacy of this important body of work at a local and national levelthe range and quality of the buildings was exceptional as the region provided the perfect environment for the movement's ideals and principlessee oxfam website for delivery information read morethere are separate chapters on the various types of new commission that were undertaken, from small and large country houses and cottages to village halls and almshouses, not to mention the numerous repair and remodelling jobs on existing buildings that had become derelict following the social and economic upheavals of industrialisationoxfam bookshop wanstead book and d/j in very good condition
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Various scuffs and marks to boardsbuff cloth covered boards with blind embossed design to front and gilt text to spine, which is discolouredcreases to lower leading corners of first few leaves of text block, which is otherwise clean and tight and lightly but evenly tannedshelf wear to top and bottom edges of spine and boardsoxfam bookshop newport generally referred to by its shortened title, the wealth of nations, this is the magnum opus of the scottish economist and moral philosopher adam smith see oxfam website for delivery information read morefirst published in , the book offers one of the world's first collected descriptions of what builds nations' wealth, and is today a fundamental work in classical economicsdecorated endpapers (everyman design)by reflecting upon the economics at the beginning of the industrial revolution, the book touches upon such broad topics as the division of labour, productivity, and free marketsneatly inked name to front free endpaper
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What became of these men, did fate smile upon them or was luck to desert them? time and again new and unexpected stories came to light, embroidering the already rich tapestryin october , he joined raf bomber command's noa story of friendship, bravery, and sacrifice, acted out against the nightly threat of never returning to this sceptred isle againan epic tale of a wealthy young man, whose mother died during his birth, who lived for excitement, and who went on to join the raf inmatthew drummond henderson wilson went on to become a ferry pilot, a flying instructor and finally a test pilotthis hardback and its dust jacket are in near new conditionoxfam bookshop wallingford on 11 april , a stricken short stirling royal air force bomber crashes into fields to the east of godmanchester in cambridgeshire, englandhours earlier the commitment and skill of the crew had been tested to the limit confronting the formidable searchlight and flak defences of the german city of essenxv squadron becoming a squadron leader, and taking part in numerous raids on brest and the ruhrsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreauthor roger leivers' meticulous and comprehensive research has brought to life the remarkable story of the godmanchester stirlingthis event, hidden for so long, had drifted into the fog of history, but a chance email led to this amazing story revealing itselfstirling to essen is also the story of the men who served alongside their pilot, and the unbreakable bond of friendship they found as they soared over the deadly skies of the third reich and occupied europe
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Oxfam bookshop hertford summer : on the eve of a glittering society party, by the lake of a grand english country house, a young poet takes his lifeghosts awaken and memories, long-consigned to the dark reaches of grace's mind, begin to sneak back through the crackswinter : grace bradley, 98, one-time housemaid of riverton manor, is visited by a young director making a film about the poet's suicidea shocking secret threatens to emerge; something history has forgotten but grace never coulda thrilling mystery and a compelling love story, kate morton's the house at riverton will appeal to readers of ian mcewan's atonement, lsee oxfam website for delivery information read morehartley's the go-between, and lovers of the film gosford parkthe only witnesses, sisters hannah and emmeline hartford, will never speak to each other again
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They came from england and france, from ireland and chile, leaving behind their families and everything they owned in the hope of making their fortunes in the new worldpeople swarmed to california from as far as china and australiaoxfam shop colne road the discovery of gold by a team of mormon mill workers in sparked a frenzy that shook the worldthe age of gold is narrative history at its best -- the astonishing tale of one of the most extraordinary speculative frenzies in history, told by a master historianthey came by ship and overland, braving tierra del fuego and the pestilences of panama, lured by the promise of goldsee oxfam website for delivery information read morein a spellbinding narrative that spans several continents, brands brings the fervour and excitement of the gold rush vividly to life
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There are black and white plates, numerous illustrations and fold-out diagrams within and all in good conditiongilt titles to spinethe book is bound in blue boards which show marks of wear and scuffing at edges and cornersend pages are age-toned with patches of foxing and there is slight loosening of the first few pages of the book, including the frontispiece, which shows the author posing in front of a magnificent hawthorn-werkspoor enginepages are age-toned with deeper tanning to edges and a few dog-ears but this is a wonderful work for the enthusiast to own10 years chief engineer, british mercantile marinewritten by john lamb, formerly 14 years superintendent engineer, anglo - saxon petroleum cofading and slight creasing to spinefront board is starting to detach from the binding but back board is securethere is an inscription from a previous owner on inner board and contemporary advertising to front and backoxfam shop shirley "a reference book for marine engineers and others qualifying as engineers of motor vessels, giving practical suggestions from sea experiencesee oxfam website for delivery information read more" this is the third impression of the fifth edition which has been rewritten and enlarged
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In the context of a far more competitive global market and chronic insecurity, gray argues that the task of fostering common institutions and a common life around these diverse, and sometimes conflicting, principles of fairness is the most urgent political challenge of our timessee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam shop smithdown road in his previous writings john gray has mapped the flaws and contradictions of the new right projectin place of the mistaken social democratic belief that there is a single goal of social justice or equality, gray argues that there are distinct principles of fairness appropriate to the different circumstances of schools or benefits systems, health or employmentin this pathbreaking new essay, he shows why social democracy too has become obsolete, and why a 'communitarian liberalism' is now needed to succeed itit is a task we must carry out in ways that avoid nostalgia and go with the grain of a far more plural and individualistic culture
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Internationally bestselling author philippa gregory brings this family drama to colourful life through its women, beginning with the story of elizabeth woodville, the white queenthe white queen tells the story of a common woman who ascends to royalty by virtue of her beauty, a woman who rises to the demands of her position and fights tenaciously for the success of her family, a woman whose two sons become the central figures in a mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the princes in the tower whose fate remains unknown to this daysee oxfam website for delivery information read morefrom her uniquely qualified perspective, philippa gregory explores the most famous unsolved mystery, informed by impeccable research and framed by her inimitable storytelling skillsoxfam shop clitheroe the first in a stunning new series, the cousins war, is set amid the tumult and intrigue of the war of the roses
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2 books on the rise and demise of the british coal industrythese two books, the first by lord (alf) robens and second by sir ian macgregor, both chairmen of the ncb, tell the story of the struggle of modernisation of the national coal board after nationalisation, and then its final collapse after the miners' striketen year stint and the enemy withinboth in very good condition, with a little wear to dust covers and one page has a hand-written note marking one very telling chapter! £10 + post read moreboth explain the fascinating, readable and remarkable period of british history
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Wood and leather has been carefully cleaned with sheraton’s cleaning products and these chairs are now ready to find a new homeafter removing legs from the separate sofa to get it into the house, i can say that the build quality of this furniture is second to none! there are some general signs of use which are shown in the picturesviewing welcome and ask any questionsthese will get better with age! overall condition is very good for used furniturecheck pictures carefully as these form part of the descriptionsmoke free and pet free homeapproximate dimensions- 980mm high, back width maximum 725mm, front arms maximum width 800, arms height 540mm, and the chairs sit 180mm above the floorthe leather has some storage marks but these are on the side / back panels and are not seen when in use - see pictures for close-upsi can send additional pics if requiredcollection in person onlybeautiful pair of elle salotti italian red leather armchairs in used but good conditionno returns accepted, used items with general signs of wear and tear, described honestly and accuratelyexcellent quality items with solid frames - these would have been expensive when new and will last a lifetime if looked afterwill be sad to see them gofootstool not includedthe crazing and cracking of the leather seats and arms is to be expected for used leather furniture and only adds to the character
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To the side of the drawers, there are two cupboards each split with a shelf and ample storagea fabulous solid wood sideboardmeasurements; length -170cm height -84cm depth - 53cm as with all vintage items, there may be signs of a previous lifethe first drawer has a green felted cutlery compartment and the second two have plenty of storagedelivery is free for uk mainland, please get in touch for an accurate quote if you would like to purchase and live outside of mainlandhandmade by bridgecraft in englandit had been sanded back and handpainted a high quality emerald green mineral paint and gold stripes to the front and sides of the unit finished with vintage handlesthe top of the unit has been oiled with several coats of danish oil leaving some of the natural wood on show
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2 books on the rise and demise of the british coal industrythese two books, the first by lord (alf) robens and second by sir ian macgregor, both chairmen of the ncb, tell the story of the struggle of modernisation of the national coal board after nationalisation, and then its final collapse after the miners' striketen year stint and the enemy withinboth explain the fascinating, readable and remarkable period of british historyboth in very good condition, with a little wear to dust covers and one page has a hand-written note marking one very telling chapter! £5 each + post read more
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The sikh gurus are the spiritual masters of sikhi who established this religion over the course of about two and a half centuries, beginning inthe year marks the birth of guru nanak the founder of sikhismhe was succeeded by nine other gurus until, in , the guruship was finally passed on by the tenth guru to the holy sikh scripture, guru granth sahib which is now considered the living guru by the followers of the sikh faithbeautifully illustrated, rare book bargain only £10 read more
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The sikh gurus are the spiritual masters of sikhi who established this religion over the course of about two and a half centuries, beginning inthe year marks the birth of guru nanak the founder of sikhismhe was succeeded by nine other gurus until, in , the guruship was finally passed on by the tenth guru to the holy sikh scripture, guru granth sahib which is now considered the living guru by the followers of the sikh faithbeautifully illustrated, rare book bargain only £10
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Beautifully illustrated, rare book bargain only £10the year marks the birth of guru nanak the founder of sikhismsikh gurus the life and times of the ten sikh gurus by om books international the sikh gurus are the spiritual masters of sikhi who established this religion over the course of about two and a half centuries, beginning inhe was succeeded by nine other gurus until, in , the guruship was finally passed on by the tenth guru to the holy sikh scripture, guru granth sahib which is now considered the living guru by the followers of the sikh faith
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Bonhomme in the felt on the t3 and t4 of the series marquis d'anaon in eo and tbe read moreset of 2 beautiful dedications of mr
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Unread, in hard boxrrp £ collection from bognor regis only or postage to be paid read morethe fellowship of the ring the two towers the return of the king paperback booksjrr tolkien collection - the hobbit and lord of the rings trilogy
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Unread, in hard boxrrp £ collection from bognor regis only or postage to be paidthe fellowship of the ring the two towers the return of the king paperback booksjrr tolkien collection - the hobbit and lord of the rings trilogy
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Book - (unwanted gift) - immaculate condition - description: the encyclopedia of formula 1 showcases the highs and lows of the most cutting-edge series in the history of motorsportfrom the early days to the present season, this guide gives comprehensive insight into all aspects of the exciting sport, including coverage of memorable drivers, constructor teams, circuits and moments
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Cash on collection only £10 from ainsdale,southportplease note that the tip of the precision hook tool is sharp (comes with reusable plastic cover) 1 x brother scanncut spatula and hook set: 1 x scanncut spatula 1 x scanncut precision hook tool read morethe spatula helps minimise the tearing and curling of the cut material, letting you lift designs from your surface with no mishapsthis brother scanncut spatula and hook set is designed to help transfer your designs from the machine to crafting surface with absolute easethe precision hook tool is perfect for removing tiny cuts and smaller detailing bits, letting you precisely punch out negative pieces of your die-cut designs
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Please note that the tip of the precision hook tool is sharp (comes with reusable plastic cover) 1 x brother scanncut spatula and hook set: 1 x scanncut spatula 1 x scanncut precision hook tool £10this brother scanncut spatula and hook set is designed to help transfer your designs from the machine to crafting surface with absolute easesouthport read morecash on collection from ainsdalethe spatula helps minimise the tearing and curling of the cut material, letting you lift designs from your surface with no mishapsthe precision hook tool is perfect for removing tiny cuts and smaller detailing bits, letting you precisely punch out negative pieces of your die-cut designs
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Author: mark blackburnhawaiiana: the best of hawaiian designa hardback edition by mark blackburn in english (feb )this beautifully illustrated new edition contains over 600 color photographs and an instructional text that capture the romance and allure of the hawaiian islands when they were a territory of the united states, from to
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Upon publication, the book was threatened with suppression by the authorities of the dayexcellent pages, slight edge and cover wearmany of the papers in the blue equinox anticipated social liberties we tend to take for granted today) and its allied order the asee oxfam website for delivery information read morein it, crowley laid out the esoteric, social, ethical, and philosophical ideas that he believed provided the framework for a new ethics and the liberated morality of the futureoxfam bookshop carlisle first published in detroit in , the legendary blue equinox was crowley's first attempt to publicize the principles and aims of the magical secret society ordo templi orientis (o
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As flora indulges her new-found love of cooking and breathes life into the dusty little pink-fronted shop on the harbour, she's also going to have to come to terms with past mistakes - and work out exactly where her future lieswhat was there for her on mure? it's a place where everyone has known her all her life, and no one will let her forget the pastwhen a new client demands flora's presence back on mure, she's suddenly swept back into life with her brothers (all strapping, loud and seemingly incapable of basic housework) and her fatheroxfam bookshop st albans flora is definitely, absolutely sure that escaping from the quiet scottish island where she grew up to the noise and hustle of the big city was the right choicesee oxfam website for delivery information read morein the city, she can be anonymous, ambitious and indulge herself in her hopeless crush on her gorgeous boss, joelthe first novel in the mure series, from bestselling author jenny colgan won the rna romantic comedy novel award incomplete with a selection of recipes
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