The fatal shore history of the transportation of convicts
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Has photos and relevant informed articles about the recent production and the music and history of the operathe english national opera london coliseum orchestra was conducted by kevin john edusei, and the singing was by jonathan mccullough as count almaviva, bozidar smiljanic as figaro, the count's servant, elizabeth watts as countess almaviva, louise alder as susanna, her servant, hanna hipp as cheribino, the count's page, andrew shore as drthis production only had its gala performance on march at the london coliseumpostage extra or collection in person freemarriage of figaro, eno london coliseum programme, elegant and stylish programme for spring seasonthe singing performances were some of the best that eno has had this seasonbartolo, susan bickley as macellina, drbartolo's old housemaid, colin judson as don basilio, a music teacher, and don curzio, a lawyer, clive bayley as antonio, the gardener and susanna's uncle and rowan pierce as barbarina, antonio's daughter, which was sung in english
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This set is the ideal geography and history referenceoxfam shop wolverhampton a lavish pack incorporating two of the times' finest atlases and history books'the times compact history of the world' is the most comprehensive small-format single-volume illustrated history of the world, richly enhanced with striking maps and photographs and featuring an accessible text by leading academicscarrying the authority of the times and its unrivalled reputation for accurate and current information, these two books are an authoritative guide to the world - past and presentall the mapping and information in this new edition has been brought fully up-to-date to give an accurate picture of today's worldall place names on the maps are fully indexeddetailed reference maps in the distinctive and respected times style provide balanced, systematic coverage of all parts of the worldthe introductory section presents an extensive states and territories guide along with thematic maps and statistics on major world themes giving an accurate picture of today's worldsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreit is fully up-to-date with the indian ocean tsunami and the overthrow of saddam hussein'the times world atlas' is a complete world reference atlas in a convenient and easy-to use format, retaining the authority, style and detail of the larger times atlases
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Francis bacon's penetration into human motives, his life-long experience of politics and government, and his remarkable literary skills, render this history of the reign of king henry vii a major work of english literature and an important document in the history of political thoughtsee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe edition also includes other relevant writings by bacon, generous editorial footnotes explaining the historical and political issues of the period, and a substantial glossaryoxfam bookshop cheltenham the text described as 'the first modern classic of english history'
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The history of the tides is in part the history of a broad area of science and the subject provides insight into the progress of science as a whole: this book will therefore appeal to all those interested in how scientific ideas developoxfam shop haverfordwest this book, first published in , provides a history of the study of the tides over two millennia, from the primitive ideas of the ancient greeks to present sophisticated space-age techniqueslamb, have all contributed to our understanding of tidestidal physics has puzzled some of the world's greatest scientists and mathematicians: amongst many others, galileo, descartes, bacon, kepler, newton, bernoulli, euler, laplace, young, whewell, airy, kelvin, git will particularly interest specialists in oceanography, hydrography, geophysics, geodesy, astronomy and navigation the book is a good readable copy but does have some water damage to base of spine and several pages but this does not impact on the reading areathe volume is amply illustrated with diagrams from historical scientific papers, photographs of artefacts, and portraits of some of the subject's leading protagonistssee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Published, as volume 6 in the 'iee history of technology series'this book is the first general history of radar to be published, and one which covers the independent but more or less simultaneous emergence of radar in several countries in the ssome of the earliest proposals for the use of radio waves to detect objects at a distance are first dealt withthe narrative ranges from the concepts of nikola tesla in and the experiments of christian hulsmeyer in right through, in chronological order, to the commercially sponsored experiments of the prewar daysoxfam shop fulwood road radar has become an essential factor in air and sea travel, has affected all areas of military science and, most important of all perhaps, has considerably influenced the progress of electronic engineeringsee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe book also sets out to explain the basic principles of radar and, where applicable, historical aspects of the evolution of these principles are dealt withabundant references, which could facilitate further research, are giventhe historical events and the military influences, which shaped the ultimate development of radar in each country, are then consideredthe study, while underlining the significance of the cavity magnetron, purposely restricts itself to the pre-cavity magnetron era of radar
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Oxfam shop west hampstead first published in , this important history of natal begins with a description of the country and an account of its discovery by vasco da gamaan appendix inserted while the book was being prepared for publication contains "a brief history of the orange-river sovereignty and of the various races inhabiting it, the great lake ngami, commandoes of the dutch boers, &c" the cloth cover of the book is in poor condition: there are numerous water and other markings, and tears along the edges of the spine, though it is still attachedthe endpapers are cracked and the hinges loosening; however, the binding has remained firm except for the fthe pages have suffered some water damage, but the marks are faint, and they in no way obscure the text or illustrationsthe overall condition of the print block is good enough to merit rebindingp + frontipsiece, and a few pages at the back, where a publicity leaflet about the book was bound inthe three maps and nineteen illustrations mentioned on the title page are all presentsee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe name of a previous owner is written on the fholden proceeds to describe the arrival of english and dutch settlers, the establishment of an english government, and the development of sugar and coffee plantations, trade and settlements
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These operations were fertile territory for sappers as the history relatesoxfam bookshop wallingford the twelfth volume of the history of the corps of royal engineers chronicles the final two decades of the second millennium adwith shelfwear and bumping to edges and corners, otherwise a very good copysee oxfam website for delivery information read morethis period from to straddles the fall of the berlin wall and with it the end of the cold war; an end also to the relative certainty of the bipolar world that had dominated uk's security concerns sincethis was replaced by a less direct but much more complex array of challenges which saw the army committed to un and nato operations under the 'force for good' notion of human intervention
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The times mapping history complete history of the world 7th editionthe ultimate work of historical reference by richard overy
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Oxfam bookshop hampstead the jews in sicily, volume ) by shlomo simonsohn this volume in the series documentary history of the jews in italy illustrates the history of the jews in sicily from toduring that period the jewish minority of sicily continued to flourish economically and sociallythe worst of them was the massacre in modica inmuch new information has come to light, and many facets of jewish life in sicily have been uncoveredalthough john continued the policies of his father alphonso towards the jews of the island, there is a distinct deterioration in their position during his timesthe abundance of historical records in the archives of the crown and of local authorities compares favourably with the relative scarcity of surviving documentation in earlier centuriestherefore, again, many documents had to be reported in summary formthe volume is provided with additional bibliography and indexes, while the introduction has been relegated to the end of the series on the jews of the islandit is new in appearance and has a protective cellophane covernearly a thousand documents, many of them published here for the first time, record the fortunes of the jews and their relationships with the authorities and their christian neighbourssee oxfam website for delivery information read moreit is the sequel to the first five volumes and covers the events during the rule of king johnthe inside pages are clean and brightafter years of incitement by the members of the mendicant orders, anti-jewish riots broke out in various parts of the sicily
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Oxfam books & music bedford history of the conspiracy of pontiaca very good, clean, tight, paperback copythis title was first published in two volumes in ; this copy is a reprint of an editiontitle continues: "and the war of the north american tribes against the english colonies after the conquest of canadaparkman () was a harvard-educated historian and is best-known for his work on the french and the english in north americasee oxfam website for delivery information read more" xxiv + 632 pagesfacsimile edition from the rare reprints series by kessinger publishing (usa)
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Illustrated history of the first world war on land sea and in the air some extraordinary photographs of events - nice set of books read moreare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikigeneral editor - frank acatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablemumby - the great world war - a history: 6 volume set - the gresham publishing company - hardback - cm x 20 cmour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitevolume pages - volume pages - volume pages - (undated) volume pages - (undated) volume pages - volume pages - (undated) these books are all in very good condition - all have firm bindings and clean bright contents - no inscriptions - numerous coloured fold-out maps depicting the various areas of conflict during the war
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Oxfam shop hebden bridge double-bill of bbc documentaries looking at british natural history and art'coast' explores the nature and history of all miles of the british coastline, examining the ways in which we have shaped it in the past, and the ways in which it has shaped us, with contributions from historians, geologists, and geography expertstravelling to all corners of the british isles, from the cliffs of dover to the highlands of scotland, dimbleby explores the concepts of nationhood, travel and the romantic yearning that has influenced the work of some of britain's greatest creative mindssee oxfam website for delivery information read morein 'a picture of britain', david dimbleby explores the british landscape and the writers and artists it has inspired over the generations
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An account of the history of cambridge university from its foundation to the late 19th centuryoxfam bookshop chipping norton hardbacklongmans, green and covery minor wear and bruising to coversin excellent condition considering its year of publicationsee oxfam website for delivery information read morefront end paper slightly detached from spine
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With over 600 maps and charts and internet links throughout, it's pages bring history to lifeit is in immaculate condition with slipcaseit covers the origins of mankind right through to the turmoil of the 21st centuryseventh edition by richard overyrrp ÂŁ75 read morethe ultimate work of historical reference
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Angie debo’s comprehensive and compassionate account provides an unrivalled history of american indians from the dawn of their first contact with europeans to the late 20th centurythis illustrated folio edition is in near mint condition read more
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The oxford illustrated history of the british monarchy by cannon & griffithscondition is good
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Regional history of the railways of great britain: thames and severn vdispatched with royal mail 2nd classcondition is very good
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Has photos and relevant informed articles about the production and the music and history of the operathe performance commenced with a bee buzzing around a clavichordpostage extra but can be collected in personmarriage of figaro london coliseum programme, elegant and stylish programme for seasonthis performance received some good reviews but there was criticism of some aspects of the setsthe orchestral playing by the london coliseum orchestra was excellent, along with the singing, which was sung in english translation
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Has photos and relevant informed articles about the production and the music and history of the operathe performance commenced with a bee buzzing around a clavichordpostage extra but can be collected in personthis performance received some good reviews but there was criticism of some aspects of the setsthe orchestral playing by the london coliseum orchestra was excellent, along with the singing, which was sung in english translationmarriage of figaro english national opera eno london coliseum programme, elegant and stylish programme for season
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Has photos and relevant informed articles about the production and the music and history of the operathe performance commenced with a bee buzzing around a clavichordthis performance received some good reviews but there was criticism of some aspects of the setsthe orchestral playing by the english national opera london coliseum orchestra was excellent, along with the singing, which was sung in english translationmarriage of figaro eno london coliseum programme, elegant and stylish programme for spring season
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Arthur dobb on the first pagesigned by the revsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop preston this illustrated book tracks the transformation of the diocese of manchester from the 18th to 19th centuries onwards containing many an insight along the way
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Has photos and relevant informed articles about the current production which also went on tour, and the music and history of the operathe set consisted of green rolling small hills covered in various drapes, and gave the appearance of being wombles and magic roundabout in appearancethe animals were delightful and some of the caste were on strings from the stagethe cunning little vixen welsh national opera programme autumn seasonthe orchestral playing by the welsh national opera orchestra conducted by tomas hanus was excellent, along with the singing with aoife miskelly as the vixen, and claudio otelli as the foresterpostage extra or collect in person free
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Has photos and relevant informed articles about the recent production and the music and history of the operathe photos above are from the original programme, which has been sold, although the scans are scanned from the programme in colourthe scan is an accurate electronic copy of the complete programme cover to cover, including all adverts etca different spin on the roh one earlier this yearthe orchestral playing by the english national opera orchestra was excellent, along with the singing, with nicholas lester as marcello, jonathan tetelman as rodolfo, and natalya romaniw as mime, which was sung in english translationthis performance received some good reviews and had imaginative sets, set in early 's parisinteresting garrett and paris cafe scenepdf copy of la boheme, english national opera, london coliseum current production programme, elegant and stylish glossy programme for autumn seasonwill send by cd by post or email attachment as requested
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Has photos and relevant informed articles about the recent production and the music and history of the ballets, expecially les patineurs set to meyerbeerpdf copy of les patineurs, winter dreams, concert programme, royal ballet, royal opera house, elegant and stylish maroon red glossy programme with royal arms for autumn seasonthe photos above are from the original programme, which has been sold, although the scans are scanned from the programme in colourthe scan is an accurate electronic copy of the complete programme cover to cover, including all adverts etcles patineurs had delightful scenery and skating scenes, and winter dreams was set to chekhov's three sisterswill send by cd by post or email attachment as requested
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Has photos and relevant informed articles about the production and the music and history of the operathe photos above are from the original programme, which has been sold, although the scans are scanned from the programme in colourthe scan is an accurate electronic copy of the complete programme cover to cover, including all adverts etcthe swan was suggested by projected wing images, and there were slanting buildings in the first actthis performance received some excellent reviews, whilst some others were critical of parts of the sets and costumeslohengrin's white suit was criticised as a 's pop singer, along with the singing of klaus florian vogt, although there was also equal praise by other critics for this bayreuth singer who specialises in this particular roleshe made a fantastic debut in the role howeverpdf copy of lohengrin royal opera house programme, elegant and stylish maroon red glossy programme with royal arms for summer seasonthere was criticism of the stylised swan, the storm troopers and the bannersthe orchestral playing by the royal opera house orchestra was excellent, along with the singingjennifer davis came in for particular praise as else, although she was a stand inwill send by cd by post or email attachment as requested
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Has photos and relevant informed articles about the recent production and the music and history of the balleta pdf copy of manon by english national ballet, london coliseum programme, elegant and stylish programme for spring seasonthe photos above are from the original programme, which has been sold, although the scans are scanned from the programme in colourthe scan is an accurate electronic copy of the complete programme cover to cover, including all adverts etcthis kevin mcmillan production received excellent reviews both for the ballet performance and the 18th century costumes which were excellentthe orchestral playing by the english national ballet philharmonic orchestra was excellent, along with the dancingthe music was set to massenet with revisions for the production to make it more flowing, which was very successfulthe final scene in the mississippi swamp was dramatic with the past memories and the use of the dry ice to give the impression of the swamp mistwill send by cd by post or email attachment as requested
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Has photos and relevant informed articles about the recent production and the music and history of the balletthe photos above are from the original programme, which has been sold, although the scans are scanned from the programme in colourthe scan is an accurate electronic copy of the complete programme cover to cover, including all adverts etcthe late 19th century period sets and costumes were colourful and lavish in this current kenneth macmilland production of this tragic ballet set in and with music by franz listthe orchestral playing by the royal opera house orchestra was excellent, along with the dancing with steven mcrae as crown prince rudolf of austia-hungarya pdf copy of meyerling, royal ballet, royal opera house programme, elegant and stylish maroon red programme with royal arms for autumn seasonwill send by cd by post or email attachment as requestedthis performance received some good reviews
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Has photos and relevant informed articles about the recent production and the music and history of the balletthe photos above are from the original programme, which has been sold, although the scans are scanned from the programme in colourthe orchestral playing by the english national ballet philharmonic orchestra conducted by gavin sutherland was excellent, along with the dancingthe production is being revived for the winter seasonthe toy soldiers and mice were superb, along with the balloonpdf copy of nutcracker by english national ballet, london coliseum programme, elegant and stylish programme for winter seasonwill send by cd by post or email attachment as requestedthis performance received excellent reviews both for the ballet performance and the sets and costumes which were sumptuous and set in the period style of the late 19th century
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Has photos and relevant informed articles about the recent production and the music and history of the balletthe photos above are from the original programme, which has been sold, although the scans are scanned from the programme in colourthe scan is an accurate electronic copy of the complete programme cover to cover, including all adverts etchas tragic ending with both prince siegfried danced by francesco frola and odette danced by erine takahashi dying at the finale by both throwing themselves off the cliff, and ending with them both being taken up into eternity on a sleighthe grouping of the swans and choreography was superb and received much critical acclaimthe orchestral playing by the english national ballet philharmonic orchestra conducted by gerry cornelius was excellent, along with the dancingpdf copy of swan lake, english national ballet london coliseum programme, elegant and stylish programme for winter seasonthis performance received excellent reviews both for the ballet performance although the sets were rather bland in comparison with the roh productionwill send by cd by post or email attachment as requested
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