The modern city
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Synopsis considering the cultural and political implications of the urban imaginary, donald explores the pleasures and challenges of modern living, contending that the imagined city remains the best lens for a future democratic community
20 €
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"sometime in the ancient city of banias passed its th anniversary, yet there was no celebrationin doing so he brings to life a city whose history is a microcosm of that of the middle east itselfjohn francis wilson has had complete access to the site, and has drawn upon a wealth of sources in order to provide the first comprehensive history of this remarkable cityjohn francis wilson brings us the story of banias, or ancient caesarea philippi, the city that sat at the source of the jordan river in what are now known as the golan heights region" see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop stirling vg gloss illustrated wrapper, few slight scratches to rear, vg/nf black boards, block clean and binding firmwilson reminds us that cities without people are desolate: interspersed amongst the invasions and religious conflicts are the people whose lives touched the life of this city: herod the great and his sons, jesus of nazareth, the emperors vespasian and titus, saladin and even samuel clemens, otherwise known as mark twainits story will make fascinating reading to historians, general readers and those interested in the archaeology and narrative of the near eastbanias' story starts in canaanite timesin the following centuries came arab conquest, the crusades, neglect and decay, rediscovery in the 19th century by european travellers and finally its destruction in the six days war after being occupied by israeli forcesunder herod phillip(died ad 34)it became caesarea philippi and was a focal point for the cult of the god pan throughout the roman periodwith the accession of the christian emperor constantine its pagan heritage brought it into conflict with emerging christianity
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Yet the relationship between city and cinema has been neglected in both film and urban studiesoxfam shop cotham hill the role played by the city is central to a wide variety of films in everyday experience, cities frequently seem to possess a cinematic qualitypublished st editionsee oxfam website for delivery information read more the contributors to this book have sought to remedy this situation by offering a detailed and wide-ranging look at the 'cinematic city', covering a diverse selection of films, genres, cities and historical periods
(England)
18 €
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Title: modern loversauthors: jonathan richman & the moderncondition: used; goodbinding: audio cd
17 €
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Increasingly fascinated by this most shameful of experiences, she began to explore the lonely city by way of artoxfam shop gloucester road when olivia laing moved to new york city in her mid-thirties, she found herself inhabiting loneliness on a daily basissublime' the times (from the back cover of the book'unusually bravemoving fluidly between the works and lives of some of the city's most compelling artists, laing conducts an electric, dazzling investigation into what it means to be alone, illuminating not only the causes of loneliness but also how it might be redeemed and embraced) see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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The holy city is a tale of the extraordinary heroism and humour of ordinary men and womenbut it could also be full of fun, largely because everything was sharedhere were real families, pulling together and laughing at their troubles and fighting to be a communitysee oxfam website for delivery information read morelife for the folk who lived in clydebank's great tenements, known fondly as the holy city, could be hardits wonderful characters leap off the page at you; they will make you smile, make you sad and make your spirits soar, and, given the chance, they will take up permanent lodgings in your heartthe first novel from the bestselling author of finding peggy tells the story of clydebank through its destruction during the blitz and postwar declineoxfam shop inverness an angela's ashes of scotlandand then in march a rain of fire descended on them as the nazis tried to snuff the bankies' spirit out; but this was a spirit not so easily extinguished
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The modern antiquarian is the result of an eight-year odyssey in search of the roots of british cultural identitycopes deft prose examines our prehistoric beginnings through the evidence of megalithic remains and their surroundings, allowing us for the first time to reconcile the tapestry of our past with modern lifeoxfam bookshop victoria road julian cope is one of britains best known and most-celebrated post-punk visionariesthis book is in very good conditionin this historical masterpiece, he takes us on an unforgettable journey across the british isles, uncovering the first temples ever built and their myriad descendants, the relics of which can still be seen todayof the countless sites visited, cope has selected over 300 of the very best; photographing their remains and explaining fully their relationships with the landscapesee oxfam website for delivery information read moreslight tear to the bottom of sleevethis book shines a powerful light onto the past of a nation hoodwinked into believing that its history began with the roman conquest
(England)
250 €
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First printingvivian the dog moves to the big city, school and library by boyer, mitch, isbn , isbn-13 moving to the city, vivian the giant dachshund misses her friends and the wide-open spaces where she used to play before becoming lost and receiving help from an unexpected new friend
9 €
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The modern motor cycle ÂŁ150 & the modern motor car ÂŁ100 published by the motor oils department of shell-mex and bp ltd, of shell-mex house in london, this publication dates to the s read more
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Inventing ireland: literature of the modern nationtitle: inventing ireland: literature of the modern nationused book conditioncondition: used; goodauthors: kiberd, declanall orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible!
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Legend of the invisible city of kitezh (skazaniye o nevidimom grade kitezhe), opera in 4 acts: act 1legend of the invisible city of kitezh (skazaniye o nevidimom grade kitezhe), opera in 4 acts: prelude - in praise of the wilderness
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Oxfam books & music berkhamsted the modern antiquarian is an eight year odyssey in search of prehistoric britaindust jacket in good condition, shelf wear, laminate slightly peeling from some edges, with a significant dent to the top edge of the back cover, some scratching to the covers see oxfam website for delivery information read moreof the countless sites visited, over 300 of the very best have been selected, their remains photographed and their relationship to the landscape explained hardback book with dust jacketbook in very good condition
150 €
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Oxfam books & music beaconsfield a fresh look at van eyck as an artist bridging the medieval and the moderncopyright/first publishedthere is a little dog-earing and shelfwear consistent with the book having been readthe binding is sound and the pages unmarkedsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
7 €
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I have got all 6 the modern children's library of knowledge book one the world of nature book two the world we live in book three the world of the past book four the world of science and invention book five the world of arts and past times book six the school companion damaged pages missing other books good hence price because of book 6 can send by post if wanted postage and packaging will be ÂŁ because of waight 6 kg in total read more
6 €
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The title is this is the modern worldfor 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
9 €
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Buy and read dianetics: the modern science of mental health by l(click to reveal full phone number)ron hubbard it contains discoveries heralded as greater than the wheel or firethe unconscious, subconscious or reactive mind underlies and enslaves manlearn to control your reactive mindit's the source of your nightmares, unreasonable fears, upsets and any insecurityavailable at your local church of scientology, 134a high street, poole, bh15 1dn
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This examination of a phenomenon of 19th century planning traces the origins, implementation, international transference and adoption of the garden city ideaoxfam bookshop raeburn place fine conditionsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreit also considers its continuing relevance in the late 20th century and into the 21st century
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39 €
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The title is in the windy cityfor 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
9 €
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Title: the lost city of z blu-ray [uk] new blurayyou are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failurewe want you to be 100% happy with your orderwe cannot be held responsible for delays if you do not use this reference
20 €
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The black stallion and the lost city (black stallion (paperback))we all like the idea of saving a bit of cash, so when we found out how many good quality used books are out there - we just had to let you know!we appreciate the impact a good book can haveauthor:farley, steve
26 €
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Millennium tribal wisdom and the modern world introduction by anita roddick published signed: by anita roddick to: mr & mrs rose a very happy christmas and best wishes for hard back with dust cover good condition ps all my other body shop if you wish i can sell at a job lot ÂŁ40 see other body shop adverts
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Toxic childhood: how the modern world is damaging our children and what wecondition is like newdispatched with royal mail 2nd class
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Oxfam shop rosemount viaduct empires dawn of the modern world see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Sonny rollins with the modern jazz quartet (original jazz classics) by sonny rollins possible
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Oxfam shop knaresborough simon winchester talks about how the modern world is shaped by precision engineers see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Oxfam books & music fareham art of the modern potter by tony birks in good conditionfourteen of the world's leading potters and their works are gathered together in this book interior is foxedsee oxfam website for delivery information read more country life books hardback with dust jacket
16 €
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Oxfam music shop byres road the modern lovers cd  jonathan richman - vocals, guitar case very good condition and cd only has a few minor faint scratches see oxfam website for delivery information read more
(England)
10 €
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Millennium tribal wisdom and the modern world introduction by anita roddick published signed: by anita roddick to: mr & mrs rose a very happy christmas and best wishes for hard back with dust cover good condition
5 €
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Magic puzzle company “the sunny city” piece jigsaw puzzle factory sealednew - box shrink wrap has a small tearall questions and request for more images of the item are welcomedthank you, appreciate your business
24 €
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Empires: dawn of the modern world (pc: windows, )
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