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' the times literary supplement 'i despised men who accepted their fatei shaped mine twenty times and had it broken twenty times in my hands' it is and, after five years imprisonment and exile far from his homeland, francis crawford of lymond - scholar, soldier, rebel, nobleman, outlaw - has at last come back to edinburghbut for many in an already divided scotland, where conspiracies swarm around the infant queen mary like clouds of midges, he is not welcomeoxfam bookshop brigg voted one of britain's favourite historical novels before george rlymond is wanted for treason and murder, and he is accompanied by a band of killers and ruffians who will only bring further violence and strifeperfect for fans of a game of thrones'she is a brilliant story teller, the lymond chronicles will keep you reading late into the night, desperate to know the fate of the characters you have come to care deeply aboutis he back to foment rebellion? does he seek revenge on those who banished him? or has he returned to clear his name? no one but the enigmatic lymond himself knows the truth - and no one will discover it until he is ready'a storyteller who could teach scheherazade a thing or two about pace, suspense and imaginative invention'new york times'melodrama of the most magnificent kind' the guardian see oxfam website for delivery information read moremartin there was dorothy dunnett
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Against his whitewashed prose are touches of beauty' the times literary supplement see oxfam website for delivery information read morethis collection brings to life the sights, sounds, landscapes and traditions of his home - from centuries-old may day rituals to his own patch of garden, from carol singing in crunching snow to pub conversations and songstold with a warm sense of humour and a powerful sense of history, village christmas brings us a picture of a vanished worldlaurie lee left his childhood home in the cotswolds when he was nineteen, but it remained with him throughout his life until, many years later, he returned for good'brings to life the landscapes and traditions of lee's home in gloucestershire, from centuries-old may day rituals and carol-singing on christmas eve, to his battle in old age to save his beloved slad valley from developers' guardian'simply written, observant and shot through with lee's characteristic humilityoxfam bookshop cheltenham 'magical' daily mail'i finished it with an ache in my heart and a tear in my eye' spectatorfrom the author of cider with rosie, village christmas is a moving, lyrical portrait of england through the changing years and seasonshere too he writes about the mysteries of love, living in wartime chelsea, winston churchill's wintry funeral and his battle, in old age, to save his beloved slad valley from developers
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Ghosts of the tsunami is an award-winning classic of literary non-fictionoxfam bookshop cheltenham 'a remarkable and deeply moving book' henry marsh, bestselling author of do no harm 'a breathtaking, extraordinary work of non-fiction' times literary supplement on 11 march , a massive earthquake sent a 120-foot-high tsunami smashing into the coast of north-east japanheart-breaking and hopeful, this intimate account of a tragedy unveils the unique nuances of japanese culture, the tsunami's impact on japan's stunning and majestic landscape and the psychology of its peopleit tells the moving, evocative story of how a nation faced an unimaginable catastrophe and rebuilt to look towards the futureit was japan's greatest single loss of life since the atomic bombing of nagasakirichard lloyd parry, an award-winning foreign correspondent, lived through the earthquake in tokyo, and spent six years reporting from the epicentrelearning about the lives of those affected through their own personal accounts, he paints a rich picture of the impact the tsunami had on day to day japanese life**winner of the rathbones folio prize** see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Oxfam bookshop st albans chosen as a book of the year in the times literary supplement, the evening standard, the daily telegraph, the guardian, the times'a brilliant novel of deception, love and trust to join his supreme cannon' evening standard'vintage le carréreally, not since the spy who came in from the cold has le carré exercised his gift as a storyteller so powerfully and to such thrilling effect' john banville, guardianpeter guillam, former disciple of george smiley in the british secret service, has long retired to brittany when a letter arrives, summoning him to londonthere is only one le carrésomebody must pay for innocent blood spilt in the name of the greater goodhe's in the first rank' ian mcewan'one of those writers who will be read a century from now' robert harris see oxfam website for delivery information read moreeloquent, subtle, sublimely paced' daily mail'splendid, fast-paced, riveting' andrew marr, sunday times'remarkable'utterly engrossing and perfectly pitchedvintage john le carrélike wine, le carré's writing has got richer with ageimmensely clever, breathtakingit gives the reader, at long last, pieces of a jigsaw puzzle that have been missing for 54 yearsdon't wait for the paperback' the times'perhaps the most significant novelist of the second half of the 20th century in britainthe reason? cold war ghosts have come back to haunt himintelligence operations that were once the toast of the service are to be dissected by a generation with no memory of the berlin wall
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Intricately plotted, beautifully written, skilfully assembled, tender, horrifying and funny, it lives on in the imagination, like the war it so imaginatively and so intelligently explores' times literary supplement see oxfam website for delivery information read morewith the other two volumes of the trilogy, it forms one of the richest and most rewarding works of fiction of recent timesoxfam bookshop cheltenham 'the ghost road is a startlingly good novel
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It is a difficult art: in this superb new version, peter carson has succeeded splendidly' michael binyon, the times 'if you want to get as close as an english reader can to enjoying turgenev, carson is probably the best' donald rayfield, the times literary supplement see oxfam website for delivery information read morethis edition also includes a chronology, suggested further reading and notes'one of the first russian novels to be translated for a wider european audiencebut their guest soon stirs up unrest on the quiet country estate - his outspoken nihilist views and his scathing criticisms of the older men expose the growing distance between arkady and his fatherand when bazarov visits his own doting but old-fashioned parents, his disdainful rejection of traditional russian life causes even further distressin fathers and sons, turgeneve created a beautifully-drawn and highly influential portrayal of the clash between generations, at a time just before the end of serfdom, when the refined yet vanishing landowning class was being overturned by a brash new breed that strove to change the worldif you enjoyed fathers and sons, you might like leo tolstoy's the death of ivan ilyich and other stories, also available in penguin classicsthis penguin classics edition is translated from the russian by peter carson, with an introduction by rosamund bartlett and an afterword by tatyana tolstayaoxfam bookshop cheltenham ivan turgenev's fathers and sons explores the ageless conflict between generations through a period in russian history when a new generation of revolutionary intellectuals threatened the statein her introduction, rosamund bartlett discusses the novel's subtle characterisation and the immense social changes that took place in the s russia of fathers and sonsreturning home after years away at university, arkady is proud to introduce his clever friend bazarov to his father and unclepeter carson's elegant, naturalistic new translation brings turgenev's masterpiece to life for a new generation of readers
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1 ladies' detective agnecy, hailed as one fo the 'international books of the year and the millennium' by the times literary supplementit continues the charming series that began with the nooxfam bookshop west bridgford the quick-witted, good-natured detective mma 'precious' ramotswe shines in this irresistible best-sellersee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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times literary supplement books of the year in the soul of the marionette, john gray draws together the religious, philosophic and fantastical traditions that question the very idea of human freedomwe flatter ourselves about the nature of free will and yet the most enormous forces - biological, physical, metaphysical - constrain our every actionthis is a stimulating and enraging meditation on everything from cybernetics to the fairground marionettes of the titlesee oxfam website for delivery information read morevery good conditionmany writers and intellectuals have always understood this, but instead of embracing our condition we battle against it, with everyone from world conquerors to modern scientists dreaming of a 'human dominion' almost comically at odds with our true stateoxfam bookshop raeburn place signed with signature to title pagedustjacket price unclipped
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Edmunds supplement to the times, february 28th, to celebrate the wedding of princess mary to viscount lascelleswonderful photographs and vintage advertisingsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam books & music bury stsome tears and discolouration and foxing but generally goodgeneral condition fair to good
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The times - conquest of everest colour supplement in very good condition as stored in a large folderavailable for collection in london, or postage & packing extra as required
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Written by john o’leary, former editor of the times higher education supplement, this is the most authoritative guide availablefor more than 25 years the times and sunday times good university guide has provided the most accurate and up-to-date information about british universities to help make the choice of which universities to apply to as easy as possibleplease see my others itemsthe university and subject tables inside are the most respected and studied in britain• how to select the right course and university • compare university performanceits university and subject league tables are the most respected and studied in britainobjective and authoritative, it is the best-selling guide to making the right university choice for youessential guide to british universities that gives you all the information you need to make the crucial decisions on what to study, where to study, and how much it might cost• clear guidance on the application processin excellent condition• valuable advice on university life a new section for the guide give s an outline on where students come from which includes a ranking table on social inclusionthanks for watchingthis definitive guide is designed for those who are applying to start courses inhardly used, only read for few times, like newi
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Written by john o\uleary, former editor of the times higher education supplement, this is the most authoritative guide availablefor more than 25 years the times and sunday times good university guide has provided the most accurate and up-to-date information about british universities to help make the choice of which universities to apply to as easy as possibleplease see my others itemsthe university and subject tables inside are the most respected and studied in britain\u valuable advice on university life a new section for the guide give s an outline on where students come from which includes a ranking table on social inclusion\u clear guidance on the application processits university and subject league tables are the most respected and studied in britainobjective and authoritative, it is the best-selling guide to making the right university choice for youessential guide to british universities that gives you all the information you need to make the crucial decisions on what to study, where to study, and how much it might costin excellent conditionthanks for watching\u how to select the right course and university \u compare university performancethis definitive guide is designed for those who are applying to start courses inhardly used, only read for few times, like newi
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Oxfam bookshop hertford used folded horizontally, dog-earring to corner two sections of the times newspaper special feature and reprint 2x 8pp (one broadsheet size) interesting articles and map war poets list of the fallen advertising and the war the times and war see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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L s amery general editor - the times history of the war in south africa 7 volume set - sampson lowe - hardbacks - cm x 16 cm vol pages lacks general map to front pocket - these were bought separately vol pages vol pages vol pages folding map to front and rear pockets vol pages - folded map to rear pocket webbing showing to board spine junctions otherwise fine vol pages vol pages - this is the supplement to the first 6 volumes all 7 books are in reasonably good condition all bindings good a shake here and there 2 loose portrait pages surface wear to boards and spines - a rare complete set read moreplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableour 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 catawiki
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The times newspaper - a broadsheet paper - 8 pagesplease note, this is not the original publication, this came as a supplement in another newspaper many years laterlondon saturday 23 november , no: (late london edition) all about president john f kennedy assissination newsexcellent conditionplease email me any questions please email any questions
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Based on the novel by annie barrows and mary ann shaffer, the film follows juliet ashton (lily james), a journalist who forms a strong bond with members of the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society as she writes a book about their experiences during world war iithe cast also includes michiel huisman, matthew goode and jessica brown findlaysee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop carlisle brand new and sealed historical drama directed by mike newellas she gets to know the islanders better, juliet begins to form lifelong friendships as she learns about life on guernsey during its nazi occupation in the war
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When dawsey reveals that he is a member of the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society, her curiosity is piqued and it&39;s not long before she begins to hear from other membersout of the blue, she receives a letter from dawsey adams of guernsey &45; by chance, he&39;s acquired a book that once belonged to her &45; and, spurred on by their mutual love of reading, they begin a correspondenceoxfam bookshop cheltenham it&39;s and author juliet ashton can&39;t think what to write nextsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreas letters fly back and forth with stories of life in guernsey under the german occupation, juliet soon realizes that the society is every bit as extraordinary as its name
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When dawsey reveals that he is a member of the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society, her curiosity is piqued and it's not long before she begins to hear from other membersoxfam bookshop ipswich it's and author juliet ashton can't think what to write nextas letters fly back and forth with stories of life in guernsey under the german occupation, juliet soon realizes that the society is every bit as extraordinary as its namesee oxfam website for delivery information read moreout of the blue, she receives a letter from dawsey adams of guernsey - by chance, he's acquired a book that once belonged to her - and, spurred on by their mutual love of reading, they begin a correspondence
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Based on the novel by annie barrows and mary ann shaffer, the film follows juliet ashton (lily james), a journalist who forms a strong bond with members of the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society as she writes a book about their experiences during world war iioxfam shop colne road historical drama directed by mike newellthe cast also includes michiel huisman, matthew goode and jessica brown findlaysee oxfam website for delivery information read moreas she gets to know the islanders better, juliet begins to form lifelong friendships as she learns about life on guernsey during its nazi occupation in the war
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'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 atlasesdetailed reference maps in the distinctive and respected times style provide balanced, systematic coverage of all parts of the worldcarrying 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 present'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 academicsit is fully up-to-date with the indian ocean tsunami and the overthrow of saddam husseinthis set is the ideal geography and history referencethe 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 worldall 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 indexedsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam shop wolverhampton a lavish pack incorporating two of the times' finest atlases and history books
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As with all atlases in the times series it offers great authority, outstanding quality, and attention to detaila unique collection of maps from the last 150 years of times atlases is also included in a historical mapping sectionthe reference mapping, produced in the beautifully clear and distinctive times style, has been completely updated with thousands of changes reflecting recent geopolitical and geographical change around the worldoxfam shop tunbridge wells the perfect world atlas for readers who want the authority and accuracy of a times atlas at an affordable pricea completely new edition of a world atlas in the most prestigious atlas collection in the world, this comprehensive book showcases 170 pages of mapping to provide an amazingly detailed view of the worldspecific geographical information beside each map gives the reader a greater understanding of each areain very good condition, in slip casethis is the second edition, published inthis feature is a first for world atlases and will dramatically illustrate the rapidly changing world we live inthe latest satellite images are showcased in the imagery section with 32 pages of stunning imagessee oxfam website for delivery information read moreupdated plans of 32 of the world's great cities are also included; a geographical reference section with flags, statistics, and facts for all the world's countries; and a comprehensive index to more than place names top off this crowning achievement in world atlas presentation
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1) the times - - royal baby - souvenir issue 2) the times - - royal baby! excellent conditionplease email any questions
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Printed by times books london inthe times concise atlas of the world 8th editionbuyer to collect pleaseoriginal cost ÂŁ60boxed and in excellent conditionbeen stored away and hardly used
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Oxfam shop mutley plain 3 classic cd roms from the times learn strategies how to play bridge, chess, and do the times crosswords new and sealed see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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New perfect for lockdown! the times handheld lcd sudoku electronic game the times sparked the su doku craze when it introduced these fiendish logic puzzles to britain(new & sealed, but may need replacing due to storage) complete with presentation box & full instructionsthe game also features a manual input mode toonew, in excellent conditionthere are four levels of difficulty, and a learning feature with audible sound alert to let you know when you are going wrongthis lcd handheld game has more than one million seriously addictive puzzles stored in its memoryfor competitive addicts, there is a clock with a high score feature so players can pit themselves against otherssu doku on the move – a must for any serious addict! 2 x aaa batteries includedeach puzzle can be solved using only logic – there is no guesswork – and each has only one solution
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The times 'mindgames' book of number and logic puzzles (book popular brain-crunching number and logic puzzles from the times newspaper including: brain trainer cell blocks futoshiki kakuro kenken set square suko new and unused
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Oxfam bookshop woodbridge this volume of the history of the times provides a fascinating lens through which to review the close of the twentieth century and the dawn of the twenty-firstreview copy with a note from the publisherfirst edition first impressionvery good condition with dust cover see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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This thesis contributes to a dilemma of our time, and would interest artists and critics alikeoxfam shop magdelen street does modern art "express the times" or is it a series of wilful aberrations? do we have any way of judging its success or failures? this text argues that unlike writers and composers, who have come to terms with mass-production and the technology of infinite repetition, painters still cling to the unique art-object, the product of the artist's own handssee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe result is a succession of attempts to find relevance and meaning that are doomed to failure
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The times concise atlas of the world -8th edition -completely new atlas -expanded to have 260 pages -mapping and index to over place names -hardback 272pp illustrated 339x247mm -ideal for the office, school, university or home -comprises over 100 pages of collins bartholomew mapping, including political and physical maps of the world, the oceans and the continents -with an index of placesthere are sections of satellite images of the worldhas historical maps from to the present dayhas a hard back cover -original price ÂŁhas geographical information covering states and territories and physical features
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Oxfam shop malvern the times newspaper royal edition dated 21 august in a green hard folder with the name 'pamela waltondruce (historic newspaper)with certificate of authenticity  memories', in gilt on the front  in extremely good condition, just has a 2cm tear at the bottom of the pages on the centre foldsee oxfam website for delivery information read more inside the certificate with signature p
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