The coming century
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In the first programme he examines the extinction crisis, measuring the disappearance of some species against the mass of life that still remains undiscovered; in the second, he explores this crisis further, examining its causes; and finally, in the third, he looks at the possible courses of action open to us in the coming centuryoxfam shop dumfries over three programmes david attenborough travels from kenya to california, investigating the contesting claims about the current state of our planetsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Oxfam books & music beaconsfield this book surveys the transformation of the british isles in the sixteenth centuryin this book, a team of leading scholars consider these important transformations in the english monarchical polity, ranging widely to consider relations between the various parts of the isles throughout the sixteenth centurythe book also includes a detailed chronology, maps, illustrations, and a guide to further reading to provide a full and dynamic picture of this significant era in british historythe established churches of the british isles had broken away from the roman catholic europe and were now national, royal, and protestantin europe, england was a significant trading partner, but its language unknownyet its authority was not easily enforced beyond the more developed south-east and midlands and it was exercised indirectly in wales and ireland, while scotland was an independent monarchya little shelf wear to the cover but otherwise in very good conditionsee oxfam website for delivery information read morewith the english bible and shakespeare, english had reached the maturity of a potential world language, while the british peoples stood poised on the edge of a global expansionby the early seventeenth century, the london-based english government had developed and extended its effective authority over the north and wales, ireland was subjugated and colonised, the english and scottish crowns unitedat the start of the period, england was an effectively governed monarchy, its government regal but also consensualchapters focus on political history and ideas of the state; the change in religion; britain's overseas role; the economy and society; and the renaissance in cultural life in this period
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All the major events of the twentieth century are reflected in the choice of poems within these pagesoxfam shop inverness this ground-breaking anthology presents in chronological order over 400 poems written in the twentieth centuryhouseman, for example, rubs shoulders with tthis richly rewarding collection makes invaluable reading for poetry lovers all over the worldconcise biographies for each poet complete the anthologythe authors, both published poets themselves, give an overview of each period of history, while notes to the poems place each one in its historical context and trace the century's poetic development see oxfam website for delivery information read moresome discolouration on edges from dust and storage wear otherwise sharp copyby organizing the poems in chronological order, readers will see poets in a new lighthere are poets rescued from oblivion, such as the suffragette who wrote a compelling poem about her mistreatment in holloway prison in or the medical offer who went into belsen with the british troops producing an eye-witness poem of lasting powereliot, showing that traditional forms can hold their own against the modernist orthodoxybook is in good condition
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Read about the inventions from the eventful century - the 20th centurythe 20th century inventions that changed the worlda little battered on the bottom corner
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The editors of medicine in the twentieth century have commissioned over forty authoritative essays, written by historical specialists but intended for general audiencesoxfam shop dumfries during the twentieth century, medicine has been radically transformed and powerfully transformativesee oxfam website for delivery information read morein , western medicine was important to philanthropy and public health, but it was marginal to the state, the industrial economy and the welfare of most individualsit is now central to these aspects of lifesome concentrate on the political economy of medicine and health as it changed from period to period and varied between countries, others focus on understandings of the body, and a third set of essays explores transformations in some of the theatres of medicine and the changing experiences of different categories of practitioners and patientsour prospects seem increasingly dependent on the progress of bio-medical sciences and genetic technologies which promise to reshape future generations
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The editors of medicine in the twentieth century have commissioned over forty authoritative essays, written by historical specialists but intended for general audiencesoxfam books & music kentish town during the twentieth century, medicine has been radically transformed and powerfully transformativesee oxfam website for delivery information read morein , western medicine was important to philanthropy and public health, but it was marginal to the state, the industrial economy and the welfare of most individualsit is now central to these aspects of lifesome concentrate on the political economy of medicine and health as it changed from period to period and varied between countries, others focus on understandings of the body, and a third set of essays explores transformations in some of the theatres of medicine and the changing experiences of different categories of practitioners and patientsour prospects seem increasingly dependent on the progress of bio-medical sciences and genetic technologies which promise to reshape future generations
35 €
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Original manuscript - 16th century - on paperthis is an original leaf from the 16th centurycondition: although more than 500 years old, the manuscript is still in good condition; the paper is slightly browned and has some spotsall text on this leaf is handwrittenthe text is written with black ink, the initials and some (dutch) words are indicated with red inkour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storethis is a masterpiece in any serious collectionthis 16th-century manuscript leaf is from a latin music book that was written in the netherlandsare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableelements that determine the value: its rarity, quality, age and attractiveness
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The title is the 20th century fox years volnew - alice faye - the 20th century fox years vol - cd2 cdfor this specific sale the cds sleeve condition refers only to the inner paper insert sleeve, and does not refer to the outer digipak, jewel case or cardboard outer casing
15 €
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Title: italian art in the 20th century (art & design)title: italian art in the 20th century (art & design)list price (msrp)product category: booksbinding: hardcovercondition: good
14 €
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Title: mind power into the 21st centuryauthors: kehoe, johnlist price (msrp): 9product category: booksbinding: paperbackcondition: good
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Author: harry lbook title: stemware of the 20th century, the top 200 patternsstemware of the 20th century, the top 200 patterns by: harry lyou won't receive heavily thumbed shelf copies from us!
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Becoming abraham lincoln the coming of age of our greatest president by richard kigel (hardback, a %0a delivery%0a uk delivery is usually within 10 to 12 working days%0a international delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details
17 €
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Oxfam bookshop raeburn place this thoroughly updated edition of global security in the twenty-first century offers a balanced introduction to contemporary security dilemmas in the worldthis edition goes even farther to incorporate traditional thinking about national security in the context of human rights, democracy, population, health, environment, energy, and especially educationsee oxfam website for delivery information read more sean kay assesses the impact of the global economic crisis on international security and considers how the range of thinking about power and peace has evolved in relation to major flashpoints including in the middle east, asia, and eurasiakay focuses especially on the implications of the election of barack obama and the changing role of the united states in global security writing in an engaging style, kay integrates traditional and emerging challenges in one easily accessible study that gives readers the tools they need to develop a thoughtful and nuanced understanding of global security he builds on the first edition's emphasis on the role of trade and technology, the militarization of space, the privatization of security, the use of sanctions, ethnic conflict, and transnational crime
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19 €
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Dozens of encounters, both great and small, involved many of its races as either friends or foes of britain - indeed, it was not unusual for an area to furnish both ally and enemy at the same time! this volume covers the british, indian and anglo-indian troops who fought for the honourable east india company and britain over the varied landscape of what is present day afghanistan, india, pakistan and bangladesh, between the years andthe vast array of uniforms and dress worn by soldiers serving in india during this period is examined in detail, and extensive information is also provided on regimental coloursoxfam bookshop ilkley of all the military campaigns fought by the british during the 19th century, no area saw more conflict than the subcontinent of indiasee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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The motoring centurywould make the perfect gift for an enthusiastit's in mint conditionthe story of the royal automobile clubthis is in the box and has never been opened
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You can cut the plates out and sell individuallyedition: first edition description: condition: in very good condition without dust wrapper as issuedplates in good condition with good colourbinding: hardcoverdate of publicationthe picture printer of the nineteenth century: george baxter (hardcover) stock photo, not the actual bookasin: beu38o plates in good condition with good colour95 or free collection read morepublisher: sampson lowcovers with minor rubbing and corners very slightly bumpedbeing printed on hand made paper the edges are in original condition ie not been trimmed
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Oxfam bookshop hexham this book is an attempt to clarify what socialism means at the beginning of the 21st centurysee oxfam website for delivery information read moreself-published and signed with a dedication by the author on the title pagesthe book addresses the question as to what the contemporary challenges to socialism are, and how they might be answeredin as new condition
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2 oil lamps with original suspension hooks from the 18th centuryboth are in good, used conditionour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeheights including suspension hook 24 and 30 cmare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablethe small one is of bronze and the big one is from brass
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For example: idzthe item format is a book paperbackthe sleeve condition is newthe title is the electric century: how the taming of lightning shaped the modern world
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Oxfam bookshop victoria road helenas household: a tale of rome in the first century by professer james de mille condition: used, fairthe condition of the book is used and fair, with signs of wear on the spine and cover (as pictured)see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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29 €
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Coupled with the most newsworthy stories of the period and other relevant backdrop information, the book attempts an understanding of life in donegal during the 20th centurythe book is an attempt to present a sampling of these storiessee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop wallingford donegal is a county which is steeped in historyeach locality has its own rich plethora of lore, tales anecdotes and historical data
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Dutch school of the 18th century the attack of a dutch boat by an english boat drawing, gouache on paper no signature drawing: 18 x 24 cm old oak frame: 32 x 39 cm good condition read moreour 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 catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
358 €
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London's lost theatres of the nineteenth century by erroll shersonbook condition: very good - clean covers, tightly boundlight foxing to fore-edges and preliminaries, otherwise clean throughoutpublished john lane ppsee oxfam website for delivery information read morehardback, red cloth boardsnotes on the plays and players follow the likes of ellen terry, edward blanchard, and henry irvingfeaturing numerous black-and-white plates detailing the stadiums, performers, and streets of london during this time period (all checked and accounted for), this volume revisits the olympic theatre, the princess's theatre, the old strand theatre, toole's theatre, the bower saloon amongst many others
(England)
14 €
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Vtg buck rogers the 25th century tsr rpg role playing game not punched 99% completethe only thing missing is the dicebox does have damageall of the contents are in great condition
149 €
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The ford century: ford motor company and the innovations that shaped the world by russ banham () - hardcover **mint condition**
17 €
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The title is songs from the last centuryfor this specific sale the cds sleeve condition refers only to the inner paper insert sleeve, and does not refer to the outer digipak, jewel case or cardboard outer casing
15 €
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Padlock, turned forged iron latch from the 18th centurythe key opens the lock perfectly but it isn't originaldimensions: 35 x 17 cm
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Complete set of the history of the twentieth century by martin gilbert in three volumesbuyer collects as too heavy to postunwanted gift, and still as new
8 €
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Double disc case in 'as new' condition, and is still sealedoxfam bookshop west bridgford great pianists of the 20th century, performed by zoltan kocsis showcasing the works of bartok, debussy, dohnanyi, grieg, liszt and rachmaninoff disc 1: 24 tracks disc 2: 22 tracks see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Pair of cuir de cordoue (cordwains) of the 18th centuryour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storedimensions: 72 x 63 eachrecently framedcuir de cordoue used as wall coverings with ornamental motifs of renaissance and baroque stylecolours: turquoise blue and goldenare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablethey have some flaw and restored
431 €