The greek war of independence and
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Oxfam shop ross-on-wye this book is an impressive collection of essays from some of the most prominent american historians discussing the various reasons the civil war came about, and also addressing whether or not the war was inevitablesee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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The catalogue of women, ascribed to hesiod, one of the greatest figures of early hexameter poetry, maps the greek world, its evolution and its heroic myths through the mortal women who bore children to the godsthe wider influence of the catalogue is considered in chapters on pindar and the lyric tradition, on hellenistic poetry, and on the poem's reception at romein this collection a team of international scholars offers an attempt to explore the poem's meaning, significance and receptionsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreindividual chapters examine the organization and structure of the poem, its social and political context, its relation to other early epic and hesiodic poetry, its place in the development of a pan-hellenic consciousness, and attitudes to womenthis collection provides a significant approach to the study of the catalogue
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25 €
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Heroic rulers examines reasons why both personal and clan-based rule was particularly unstable and its core tension with the competitive nature of greek society, so that the question of who had the most arete was an issue of debate both from within the ruling family and from other heroic aspirantsfinally, heroic rulers demonstrates that monarchy, which is generally thought to have disappeared before the end of the archaic period, remained a valid political option from the early iron age through to the hellenistic periodprobing into ancient perspectives on the legitimacy and legality of rule, the title also explores the relationship between ruling and lawit looks at how a common heroic ideology among rulers was based upon excellence, or arete, and also surveys dynastic ruling, where rule was in some sense shared within the family or clanlaw, personified as 'king' (nomos basileus), came to be seen as the ultimate source of sovereignty especially as expressed through the constitutional machinery of the city, and became an important balance and constraint for personal rulesee oxfam website for delivery information read morewith an in-depth exploration of rule by a single man and how this was seen as heroic activity, the title challenges orthodox views of ruling in the ancient world and breaks down traditional ideas about the relationship between so-called hereditary rule and tyranny
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15 €
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Are you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablelot of stamps from the civil war, canary islands and asturias and leónplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitein good general condition, although some isolated stamp has some flawplease see the photographsour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any store
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In this beautiful and elegantly argued book, maurice howard reveals that changes of style in architecture emerged from the practical needs of construction and the self-image of major patrons in the revolutionary century between reformation and civil wara very good copysee oxfam website for delivery information read morewhile the dissolution of the monasteries in the s resulted in the destruction of much of england's built fabric, it was also a time in which many new initiatives emergedin the following century, former monasteries were eventually adapted to a variety of uses: royal palaces and country houses, town halls and schools, almshouses and re-fashioned parish churchesoxfam bookshop chipping norton hardback, , yale
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Children's music & audio storieswe ask you to make a distinction between a complaint and cancellationaction & adventurewe try to assess the exact condition of the goods as objectively as possible
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Are you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availabledimensions: mm weight: g pro insured shipping we use high-quality packaging materialplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitethe object comes from an ancient neapolitan family who had this particular sculpture custom-made for their personal nativity scenea sculpture made by neapolitan craftsmen; the object is of the highest qualityin this case, you must notify us of the damage within 24 hours from the receipt of the parcelthe bronze sculpture at auction, depicts the donkeyit spins the millstones (see is ) and the wheels of the wells in egyptshipping via dhl, ups or nexiveancient bronze sculpture (patinated), "asinello di maria e giuseppe a betlemme", made in the second half of the 20th centurythe donkey is an animal used for humble and arduous works, but in the bible it is mentioned in significant events, such as the entrance of the messiah into the holy city of jerusalem, and thus takes on particular importancein the bible the donkey is a beast of burden, a symbol of hard work and helpfulness (gen ; dt ; gs ; gdc sam sam ; lk )beautiful bronze sculpture depicting the donkey of mary and joseph in bethlehemour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storewe recommend signing the parcel as “goods unchecked”, otherwise the insurance will not cover the damage and we won’t be able to refund the amount paid
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Please click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitevolumes are two octavo (220mm x 146mm) hardcovers in brown half-leather with marbled boards and marbled edgesall maps are present although some maps have minor faults, such as small closed tear near inner margin join, and reddish-brown offsetting or print transfer from panel to panel within folds [map of ancient egypt has much of this], and the last map has a few splits along foldscatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablepetersburgh; and fellow of the royal society of gottingenlate major of engineers, and surveyor-general in bengal; fellow of the royal societies of london and edinburgh; member of the royal institute of paris, and of the imperial academy of stcondition: binding copies with decent blocksour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storevolume i binding just about holding with rear board wobbly with a partial split to outer hinge, while volume ii [see last photo] has a detached rear boardare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikithe full title is: the geographical system of herodotus examined and explained, by a comparison with those of other ancient authors, and with modern geographyplease note: fully insured delivery in sturdy packaging that does actually protect the contentsthe whole explained by eleven maps adapted to the different subjects, and accompanied with a complete index by james rennell, esqalso there is a small number of foxing specks to front end-papers of vol iin the course of the work are introduced dissertations on the itinerary stade of the greeks, the expedition of darius hystaspes to scythia, the position and remains of ancient babylon, the alluvions of the nile, and canals of suez; the oasis and temple of jupiter ammon, the ancient circumnavigation of africa, and other subjects of history and geographyrivington, and has the following page numbering: vol i pp: xxiv, pull-out maps; voll ii pp: vi, pull-out mapsthis is the revised 2nd edition printed in london by chowever both volumes have neat and tidy blocks with complete text and crisp, clear leaves and maps with neat folds2kg [approx] with sturdy packagingscarce early 19th century two volume set on ancient or classical geography by james rennelldespite the detached board and the minor flaws mentioned above, this is still a wonderful two volume set with blocks and maps in an overall excellent condition - very much worthy of a rebind that will most certianly reward
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116 €
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Oxford university press now presents the most authoritative and comprehensive guide ever published to the philosophy of mindthe fifth section looks at epistemic issues, in particular regarding knowledge of one's own and other mindsthe volume concludes with a section on self, personhood, and agencyoxfam bookshop preston the study of the mind has always been one of the main preoccupations of philosophers, and has been a booming area of research in recent decades, with remarkable advances in psychology and neurosciencean outstanding international team of contributors offer 45 specially written critical surveys of a wide range of topics relating to the mindthe oxford handbook of philosophy of mind will be an invaluable resource for advanced students and scholars of philosophy, and also for researchers in neighbouring disciplines seeking a high-level survey of the state of the art in this flourishing fieldsee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe third section focuses on the much-debated subjects of content and intentionalitythe first two sections cover the place of the mind in the natural world: its ontological status, how it fits into the causal fabric of the universe, and the nature of consciousnessthe fourth section examines a variety of mental capacities, including memory, imagination, and emotion
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Eliot's, the choice of editor was undoubtedly his, and it was an inspired one' see oxfam website for delivery information read moresince then three further editions by, in succession, anne ridler, donald hall and peter porter have been publishedhe excludes some poets he admires such as edmund blunden and walter de la mare because (they) 'seem to me to have written good poems without having been compelled to make any notable development of poetic techniqueyes, his purpose was tendentious' from the very start (and could there be a more arresting one?) with gerard manley hopkins' the wreck of the deutschland michael roberts powerfully and consistently fulfils that aimphilip hobsbaum, in the oxford companion to twentieth-century poetry, says of the faber book of modern verse, 'it also encapsulates, as no other literary document quite does, the innovative quality of the smichael roberts was a poet himself, and a good one, but more important for this task was his acute awareness of the poetry scene, and his sense of the modern movement within itoxfam bookshop cheltenham first published in february , just under a year from when the idea for it was first discussed, this is one of the most important and influential anthologies of the twentieth centurymore likely than not, the original idea was tall took as their kernel the original selection by michael robertsthis faber finds reissue restores that pristine selection' on the other hand, 'i have included only poems which seem to me to add to the resources of poetry, to be likely to influence the future development of poetry and language
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The "dictionary" also explores the "lost language" of symbol and attribute, thus opening up the whole field of allegoryoxfam bookshop cheltenham this dictionary relates in a succinct, readable way the themes, sacred and secular, on which the repertoire of european art is basedcross-references enable the reader to identify the subject of a picture simply from some characteristic object or figure in itsee oxfam website for delivery information read morehere in a single volume are combined religious and historical themes
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The journal is in good condition, with only some minor bowing and discolouration along the edges of the front coverterence lockett looks at the origin of melbourne creamware and maurice hillis looks at new evidence on the lives of william ball and william reid, two pottery makers based in liverpoolthis issue has jvg mallet review the wedgwood museum at barlaston while elizabeth adams' article looks at the possible location of the chelsea porcelain factory that was demolished inthe journal includes photographs and illustrations (some in black and white but mostly in full colour)see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop lincoln this is the first issue of ceramics, designed to appeal to those with an interest in pottery, porcelain and glassinternally, condition is good, with clean pages, clear illustrations and strong bindingan interesting purchase for those who have an interest in pottery and porcelain and its history
7 €
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Are you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiif you also need assistance to sell your collection at auction, ask for our terms directly at this seller's account! #bookspartnership read morecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available** this lot is part of an important collection that will be auctioned in the coming months through the catawiki collection servicename on back of frontispa very good copyplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitehe was vice-president of the geological societycloth binding, blindstamped on front and back board* horace bolingbroke woodward () was a british geologist who participated in the geological survey of england and wales from until his retirement inin text, 1 folded table, 1 mounted coloured map in pocketour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any store
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Oxfam shop kendal paperback in very good condition with clean pagesthis book describes and illustrates in detail the 760 species of mosses currently known to occur in the british isles and incorporates the most up-to-date information available on classification and nomenclature, together with recent synonymsfor many species there are footnotes to aid identificationprevious owner's name on half-titlein addition to the species descriptions there are descriptions of families and genera and also introductory information on conservation, collection, preservation and examination of material, together with advice on using the keysan artificial key to genera provides the only workable comprehensive key published in the english languagethis second edition incorporates the very considerable advances in our knowledge of mosses made in the last quarter of the twentieth century and will provide a unique resource for all concerned with these fascinating organismsthe species descriptions provide information on frequency, ecology, geographical relationships and distribution, including information on protected species and those species at risksee oxfam website for delivery information read morecorners of cover slightly worn; front cover slightly creased
19 €
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See oxfam website for delivery information read morethis is a book of traditional carols (contains music and lyrics) and includes beautifully illustrated b/w and colour illustrations by treyer evans  on the first and last page is the previous owner's name this book is in fair to good condition for its age; the binding is very slightly detached at the top and bottom of the spine; there is a little foxing to the first couple of pages and there is general wear to the cover particularly the cornersoxfam bookshop aylesbury publication date unknown but believed to be pre
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Finally, the madhyamikas claim that things appear to be real and substantial, but are actually without inherent, true existencethe sautrantikas accept the selflessness of persons but not the selflessness of phenomenathe various tenets of these four schools form the basis for understanding the entire scope of the buddha's teachingsthe cittamatrins accept the selflessness of both self and phenomena, but believe in the true existence of mindoxfam bookshop kingsbridge the vaibhashikas believe that relative truth is that which can be broken down into parts, whereas ultimate truth is indivisible in excellent condition volume 1 in the padma samye ling shedra seriessee oxfam website for delivery information read morethus, it is essential to gain an understanding of the fundamental schools of vaibhashika and sautrantika on the road to ultimate insight
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Many examples of such contributions are shown in the illustrations, which also present the tools and techniques used by the etcher and engraver see oxfam website for delivery information read morewalter chamberlain has set down here the methods, materials and principles involved in the twin arts of etching and engravingto these mr chamberlain has added many recent developments and innovations, for every creative engraver develops an individual approach making his own particular contribution to the artcondition- goodmost of the methods and materials described may be regarded as traditional- and are still the most practical, reliable and flexibleoxfam bookshop harrogate discusses the tools, techniques, and principles of etching and engraving and includes both historical and modern examples
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But what is new is the "wise pivot," a replicable strategy for harnessing disruption to survive, grow, and be relevant to the futurewhat has become abundantly clear: in the digital age, conventional wisdom about business transformation no longer works, if it ever diddisruption by digital technologies? that's not a new storysee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop henley-on-thames excellent clean condition in dust jacket, not price clippedit's a strategy for perpetual reinvention across the old, now, and new elements of any businessrapid recent advances in technology are forcing leaders in every business to rethink long-held beliefs about how to adapt to emerging technologies and new marketsxvi, 264 pages, including indexpivot to the future is for leaders who seek to turn the existential threats of today and tomorrow into sustainable growth, with the courage to understand that a wise pivot strategy is not a one-time event, but a commitment to a future of perpetual reinvention, where one pivot is followed by the next and the nextthe freed value enables companies to simultaneously reinvent their legacy, and current and new businessesbased on accenture's own experience of reinventing itself in the face of disruption, the company's real world client work, and a rigorous two-year study of thousands of businesses across 30 industries, pivot to the future reveals methodical and bold moves for finding and releasing new sources of trapped value-unlocked by bridging the gap between what is technologically possible and how technologies are being used
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Whatever it takesdogs always do their best, and so will shesubtle intrusions escalate into terrifying assaults on everything she holds dearriding shotgun nervously is her friend and lover, brian, an architect who would marry her if only she were not so committed to these crazy ! heroics! he blames her work for her refusal to marry himwhen she confronts a violent drunk in order to rescue nickie, a beautiful golden retriever, amy has no misgivingsamy redwing risks everything in her chosen field of dog rescuesomeone is trying to destroy amyunable to turn to any authority, amy and brian are pressed to the edge of a precipice as koontz's most emotionally devastating thriller races with inexorable speed to a wrenching climaxplease check shipping costs before ordering synopsis a fast-paced and emotionally devastating suspense novel from the bestselling author of velocity and the husbandbut everything is due to change in the redwing householdbut if greeley is the culprit, it's clear he's not working aloneshe's as reckless as if she plans on living the life-span of a dog herselfat last amy understands her need of brian, and a lot more from her troubled past that has been hidden by her passionamy believes her attacker is wes greeley, just released after an eighteen-month stretch, thanks to amy's testimony, for egregious animal cruelty
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The writer takes you into every room, and you can smell the atmosphere as sweat will drip down youthe debut from stephen briggs, a unique collection of true ghost storiesfrom lincoln castle to the lonely marshes of suffolk, and tales from normal looking council houses
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The wrecking crew: the inside story of rock and roll's best-kept secret paperback – 21 mayif you were a fan of popular music in the s and early '70s, you were a fan of the wrecking crew-whether you knew it or not
16 €
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Oxfam bookshop raeburn place "this book is based on a substantial amount of original research and it will appeal to readers with a particular interest in the local history of edinburgh and the life and ideas of patrick geddessee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe potential audience also includes practitioners, professional bodies, and educational institutions in the fields of architecture, housing, town planning, urban regeneration and environmental conservation " condition as new
(England)
60 €
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham this dictionary of numbers, arranged in order of magnitude, exposes the fascinating facts about certain numbers and number sequencessee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe aim of the book is to entertain and enthral the reader, which it certainly does
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Oxfam bookshop st albans the text of this edition follows the texts of the first editions of elia, and the last essays of elia see oxfam website for delivery information read more
17 €
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Includes unclipped dust jacket which appears to have been covered along top and bottom edges to offer extra protectionname and location information of a previous owner is in red ink on inside front covercoats (revisors)donaldson and wsee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe text is clean and unmarkedhardcover condition: used good, pp96oxfam shop shirley munro's tables of the -feet mountains of scotland and other tables of lesser heights
12 €
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"observes the traditional rules of forfeit and reward which have appeared in all the many versions of this game since its introduction into england from europe in aboutsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam shop beverley vintage board game by john galt and company limited" excellent condition with no marks or damage to board or pieces, complete, and with only light scuffing to corners of box
39 €
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The short novels of john steinbeck tortilla flat, the red pony, of mice and men read more
20 €
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This is a brand new copy of the famous book, of mice and men by john steinbeckpopular book taught in school, relevant to the new gcse
9 €
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Scott kelso (paperback, ) delivery uk delivery is usually within 7 to 9 working daysdynamic patterns the self-organization of brain and behavior by jinternational delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details
28 €
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It all begins with mirrors: the author uses his knowledge of mirror images to survey the fantastic world of left and right in nature and science
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