The map room
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On the map is a witty and irrepressible examination of where we've been, how we got there and where we're goinghis compelling narratives range from the quest to create the perfect globe to the challenges of mapping africa and antarctica, from spellbinding treasure maps to the naming of america, from ordnance survey to the mapping of monopoly and skyrim, and from rare map dealers to cartographic fraudsen route, there are 'pocket map' tales on dragons and undergrounds, a nineteenth century murder map, the research conducted on the different ways that men and women approach a map, and an explanation of the curious long-term cartographic role played by animals" from the foreword by dava sobel, author of longitudesee oxfam website for delivery information read moreif maps be the fuel of wanderlust, read onoxfam bookshop cheltenham maps fascinate usfrom the early sketches of philosophers and explorers through to google maps and beyond, simon garfield examines how maps both relate and realign our history, with pocket maps of dragons, mars, murders and more, with plenty of illustrations and prints to signpost the routethey chart our understanding of the world and they log our progress, but above all they tell our stories
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Hidden behind velvet curtains above a stairway in a house in london's piccadilly is an enormous and beautiful hand-coloured map - the first geological map of anywhere in the worldit was not until , when a yorkshire aristocrat recognised his genius, that he was returned to london in triumph: the map that changed the world is his storyits maker was a farmer's son named william smithsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreborn in his life was beset by troubles: he was imprisoned for debt, turned out of his home, his work was plagiarised, his wife went insane and the scientific establishment shunned himoxfam bookshop cheltenham following the hugely successful hardback, this extraordinary tale of the father of modern geology looks set to be the non fiction paperback for
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Oxfam bookshop tunbridge wells all over the map is an urgent response to the radical changes in contemporary architecture and the built environment witnessed in the twenty-first centurywhether castigating the sorry performance of the architectural avant-garde, considering the nature of place in globalized culture, or providing mock instructions for entering a high-security environment, these writings make a powerful and provocative case for architecture and urban design to re-engage with the lives and societies from which they have become increasingly detachedcharacteristically polemic, incisive and energetic, these essays explore pressing questions of architectural and urban design, and critical issues of public space and participationsee oxfam website for delivery information read morefrom new york to new orleans, the amazon to jerusalem, sorkin brings a critical eye to bear on a sweeping range of subjectscondition as new
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham geography is getting strangerfrom emerging islands, disruptive enclaves and bold utopian visions to uncanny ruins, ghostly tunnels and hidden landscapes - these are destinations that lie beyond ordinary coordinatesout there, fleets of new islands are under construction and micro-nations are struggling into the lightas new borders and boundaries ebb and flow with increasing speed, it feels as if our old maps are being discarded, redrawn or torn up see oxfam website for delivery information read more  alastair bonnett uncovers the stories of thirty-nine extraordinary places, each of which challenges us to re-imagine the world around usa follow on from the critically acclaimed off the map, this is a timely and fascinating discussion of place, ownership and ideas of state
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The girl in the other roomdiana krall - the girl in the other roomabandoned masqueradei'm coming througha few light marks on the disc, but everything plays perfectlygenuine verve records cd
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham the dark room tells the stories of three ordinary germans: helmut, a young photographer in berlin in the s who uses his craft to express his patriotic fervour; lore, a twelve-year-old girl who in guides her young siblings across a devastated germany after her nazi parents are seized by the allies; and, fifty years later, micha, a young teacher obsessed with what his loving grandfather did in the war, struggling to deal with the past of his family and his countrysee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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The title is the dreaming roomfor 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 casingthe item format is a cd
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Oxfam bookshop ilkley this the third album from wolves in the throne room in many ways distill their unique brand of 'astral black metal'see oxfam website for delivery information read moreslow, infectious drones, psychedelic wah-wah guitars, mystical synth interludes, guttural growls, blast beats and on 3 tracks the beautiful voice of jessika kenneynathan werner (guitar, synths)keep widening his instrumental pallete while brother aaron turns out a varied performance on the drums, mixing the blasts with more conventional drumming
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Oxfam bookshop lymington the fitting room (chumssee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe flat front classic cut trousers have 2 top front slanting side pockets and a single top back button down pocketuk) brand new with tags dark green 'high waisters' trousers, size w50"/l27"they are fastened by a centre front zip fly with hook inside the self adjusting flexible waistband which has belt loopswaist measurement 125cm, inside leg 69cmfabric 55% polyester, 45% wool, machine washable
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Wolves in the throne roomwe try to assess the exact condition of the goods as objectively as possiblechildren's music & audio storieswe ask you to make a distinction between a complaint and cancellationaction & adventure
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Horse racing print titled the derby:the weighing room, epsom by isaac cullin framed size twenty seven inches x twenty two inches in excellent condition read more
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The reading room pieces jigsaw puzzle by ravensburger by the artist eduardpuzzle pieces and the box are in excellent conditionpuzzle is completecollection only
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Small tear in 1 chair, see picfrom the living room, kerala range immaculate condition2 door/2 drawer sideboard, large media tv unit, 2 lamp tables and dining table with 4 chairs
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Condition is very good, as seen in the picturesa history of jazz drumming from storyville to 52nd street
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham the cutting room by louise welsh see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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The title is in the white roomcd's are released in many editions and variations, such as standard edition, re-issue, demonstration demo, not for sale, promotional promo, special edition, limited edition, and many other editions and versions
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Boutique tv cabinet purchased from the living room in glasgow around 5 years agooriginal purchase price £300 hxwxd: 49collection only, from east calder, livingston read more5cm x 130cm x 45cm some scuff marks on front left leg
75 €
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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for new ravensburger piece jigsaw puzzle the sitting room 27
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Rectangular jigsaw - dogs in the dining room brand new
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Ravensburger the reading room piece jigsaw puzzle completedispatched from the uwithin working hoursgreat condition and fully complete
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Brand from the groom roomdog undercoat rake, hardly ever used, very good conditionsoft grip handle, removes loose undercoat hair without damaging the top coatbuyer collects from rattery near south brent
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There is nothing more adorable than doggies getting up to mischief and this dog in the dining room jigsaw portrays exactly that! formatjigsaws & puzzles
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Deleted scenes from the cutting room floor
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The reading roompiece ravensburger jigsaw puzzlethis puzzle has been used and completed but it is in great condition
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Otter house dogs in the dining room rectangular jigsaw - pieces ()
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Editors - the back room cd kwcd34only played a couple of times so in practically new condition
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The tea room 500 pieces jigsaw puzzle by gibsons by the artist trevor mitchellpuzzle is complete and in very good conditioncollection only
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He was superintendent of the map room at the british museum* foreword: raleigh ashlin skelton () is best known for his work on the history of cartography and particularly his attempts to prove the authenticity of the vinland mapare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikilucas jansz waghenaer - spieghel der zeevaerdt, leyden - amsterdam [leyden], van hoeve [christophe plantin], ] - facsimile-reprint of the original edition - 2 parts in one volume - part i: xi+ pp(explanatory text at the accompanying maps)+xxi double-page maps+7 ppour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeshipping: carefully packaged / insuredplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitehardcover: cloth binding with gilt print on front cover and spine, gilt-printed letter piece on the spine - cm (unfolded maps at least 33 × approx52 cm) - very good copy; handmade paper, minor wear* lucas janszoon waghenaer () was a northern dutch chief naval officer and became famous as a cartographer(explanatory text at the accompanying maps)+23 double-page maps - part ii: 6+xxi pphe made several nautical charts and sailor guides and cooperated with his famous compatriot jan huygen van linschotencatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablehe also taught navigation in enkhuizen
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The map scale issicily new map marco polo maps: folded map published 3 decit was newly published at the time- the newest edition of a map availableour savings are also doing badly, so i thought i would sell this new mapmy husband and i bought this map in january to plan for our trip to sicilygenuine map made by marco polo maps and not a copy, as bought through amazon and i have a receiptmajor sights and key points of interest are marked on the map by numbered stars and these are listed in the index booklet with a brief description to help travellers pick the best places to see en routeit has many good featuresso, we bought itmarco polo maps feature completely up-to-date, digitally generated mapping79 postage and packing includedthe high-quality cartography with distance indicators and scale converters aid route planningwe never looked at it, because before we knew it, we were in lockdown and isolating as vulnerable oldies48 on amazon and is entirely new and i am selling for only £3we are not old enough to be on the early vaccination list and we will be nervous to travel again, so i think sicily is offit sells for £6fully updated forcomprehensive indexincludes 7 city maps: catania, cefalu, enna, messina, palermo, siracusa, taormina
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•\taccessories included: 3 trophies, a winner's check, walkie talkies and a map•\tthe contestants prepare in the locker room and leave their belongings in the lockerslego – friends - the big race the set , the big day sets the scene for an exciting go-kart race between the friends from heartlake cityare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawiki•\tthe go-kart launchers are at the start line to help the girls speed off! •\tthe race is filmed by the drone to broadcast the event from the sky on the big screen and see the karts cross the finish line! •\tthe trophies are awarded to the winners on the podium while a fireworks is displayed from the roof! •\trace building height: over 25 cm, width: 12 cm, depth: 9 cm •\t- kart height: over 3 cm, width: 3 cm, length: 7 cm carefully packaged shipping with tracking number and insurancethere's a start line and a separate finish line with light and loudspeaker elements•\tthe animals are in their vip lounge for a great view of the raceour 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 website•\tincludes stephanie, mia and vicky mini-doll figures in racing outfits with crash helmets, plus vega the cat, dash the dog and twister the rabbit figurescatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available•\tfeatures a 2-story race building with locker room, restroom, vip pet lounge and winner’s podium with fireworks function, plus a start line, finish line, drone and 3 go-karts with launchers
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