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On the contrary, he was more inclined to focus on obscure figures, most often made up, but which embodied and symbolised their era and centuryhugo sought neither historical accuracy much less thoroughnessour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storethe poems, sometimes lyrical, sometimes epic or satirical, form a continuation of the human adventure, seeking not to summarise but to illustrate the history of the human race, to bear witness, in the original sense of the term, to its long journey from darkness to lightles petites epopées, published in , is the first series of this monumental workare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitethe reader is thus invited to rediscover these poems in the context of works ranging from the middle ages to the present dayla légende des siècles is a compilation of poems by victor hugo, conceived as a huge collection intended to depict the history and evolution of humanitycitadelles & mazenod - x 24 cm - 600 pagesblack cloth binding,with gilded titles, in a publisher’s slipcase with a mounted illustrated sticker and gilded titlesin these nine thousand verses, the poet contemplates the wall of the centuries, vague and terrible, on which all the scenes of the past, present and future are drawn and interwoven, and where the long procession of humanity unfoldsthe present illustrated edition, entrusted to pierre georgel, an eminent hugo specialist, who deliberately chose eclecticism in order to best bring the images to life with these powerfully evocative versesedition of numbered copiescatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
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Publisher: the crowood press ltdtitle: sporting terriers: their form, their function and their futuretitle: sporting terriers: their form, their function and their futureauthors: hancock, david
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Help and encourage your little ones to develop their love and knowledge of colours, shapes and characters with this colourful, 10-piece gift set
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Colour your fuzzi baby bear and decorate their stroller and toy create your own fuzzikins world with the cute fuzzy bear character and accessories that you can decorate with the washable pens and play create rinse re-colour and play
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2 cm era aroundthree silver brooches france era 19th-20th century15 cm era late 19th centuryin good conditionbrooch with tulip decoration, hallmark 925brooch with leaf decoration set with rhinestones, hallmark 'boar head'antique silver-gilt brooch, hallmark 'boar head'tracked shipping
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Antique 17th century solid oak cofferit's in very good condition for its ageit has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of oak wax finishingmeasurements: height 36cm width 111cm depth 50cm this period oak country antique coffer is of hand pegged construction and has been datedcoffers commonly have planked wooden bases but this particular one has a single piece of oak timber which would have been more costly, so therefore it was probably commissioned to be made for a wealthy landownerthis period antique has original hinged lid above 3 panel carved front, this charming antique oak coffer stands on raised feet, which is typical of its era, and is beautifully aged to a warm shade with a striking grain and good patina
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Stunning large antique 17th century solid oak coffer chestthis charming antique oak coffer stands on raised feet, which is typical of its era, and is beautifully aged to a warm shade with a striking grain and good patinait's in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of oak wax finishingbelieved to be from a wealthy estate in northumberlandmeasurements: height 67cm width 133cm depth 51cm with beautiful charm and character, this period oak country antique coffer is of pegged construction and has been dated 'sthis fabulous period antique has original hinged lid above a carved panelled front, with unusual fine carvings to each panel
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He explains how they spread their traditions and gave rise to important advances in copper mining, warfare, and patron-client political institutions, thereby ushering in an era of vibrant social changethe horse, the wheel, and language lifts the veil that has long shrouded these original indo-european speakers, and reveals how their domestication of horses and use of the wheel spread language and transformed civilizationthe horse, the wheel, and language solves a puzzle that has vexed scholars for two centuries--the source of the indo-european languages and english--and recovers a magnificent and influential civilization from the pastlinking prehistoric archaeological remains with the development of language, david anthony identifies the prehistoric peoples of central eurasia's steppe grasslands as the original speakers of proto-indo-european, and shows how their innovative use of the ox wagon, horseback riding, and the warrior's chariot turned the eurasian steppes into a thriving transcontinental corridor of communication, commerce, and cultural exchangesee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam books & music lichfield roughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as proto-indo-europeanbut who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? until now their identity has remained a tantalizing mystery to linguists, archaeologists, and even nazis seeking the roots of the aryan raceanthony also describes his fascinating discovery of how the wear from bits on ancient horse teeth reveals the origins of horseback riding
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" empire's twin broadens our conception of anti-imperialist actors, ideas, and actions; it charts this story across the range of american history, from the revolution to our own era; and it opens up the transnational and global dimensions of american anti-imperialismthe contributors cover a wide range of subjects, including the discourse of anti-imperialism in the early republic and civil war, anti-imperialist actions in the uas noted by ian tyrrell and jay sexton, however, american "anti-imperialism was clearly selective, geographically, racially, and constitutionallysee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop knutsford across the course of american history, imperialism and anti-imperialism have been awkwardly paired as influences on the politics, culture, and diplomacy of the united statesby tracking the diverse manifestations of american anti-imperialism, this book highlights the different ways in which historians can approach it in their research and teachingencounters in the middle east, and the transnational nature of anti-imperialist public sentiment during the cold war and beyondwith the revolution, and again in , the nation stood against the most powerful empire in the world and declared itself independentduring the mexican revolution, the anti-imperial dimensions of early uthe declaration of independence, after all, is an anti-imperial document, cataloguing the sins of the metropolitan government against the colonies
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During ww2 bino prism no 5 - 7 x 50 binoculars were issued to the military for use by coastal watching and anti-aircraft searchlight unitsthese were often painted over by the manufacturer so they could be sold for civilian usethis stepnite set probably date from just after ww2, and based on british army no 5 versionsmany military surplus parts were used in production just after the war and if you study the images carefully, you'll see the faint outline of an original mod crows-foot arrow stamp, and traces of a serial number on the left prism coverthis is a set of vintage ross of london, stepnite binoculars - 7 x 50 prismaticross of london supplied binoculars to the british and allied forces during ww1 and ww2like their military counterparts, these binoculars have independently focused eyepieces to allow for the calibration of each eyepiece to the differences between the observers left and right eyes, and because no two individual’s eyes are the samethese superb binoculars represent the quality and craftsmanship produced by british engineering and manufacturing throughout ww2 and beyondthe lenses are still in good condition for their age, and the light paths are still clear with very little degradationperfect for ww2 collectors, and period re-enactmentsthe prisms are in good condition, and the collimation alignment is also goodalso included is a period (but as new) ww2 khaki canvas neck strap
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The arts and crafts movement in the cotswolds has attracted much interest in recent decades, the appeal of the simple life and of traditional values detached from the pressures of modern society having as much allure now as it did a century agoits rational basis and dependence on craft skills had lasting value, and it was no coincidence that the most influential aspect of their work was its emphasis on conservationoxfam bookshop wanstead book and d/j in very good conditionmost of these studies have referred to the work of architects in the region, but the subject has not received the specialist attention it deservesthis book examines the impact of the movement on the cotswold landscape, on the survival of its building traditions and on modern attitudes to building conservationthere are separate chapters on the various types of new commission that were undertaken, from small and large country houses and cottages to village halls and almshouses, not to mention the numerous repair and remodelling jobs on existing buildings that had become derelict following the social and economic upheavals of industrialisationsee oxfam website for delivery information read morearts and crafts architects relished the robust vernacular precedent as it channelled their ideas and stimulated their imaginationsthe final chapter looks at the late flowering of architectural work in the region during the interwar period and beyond, and the legacy of this important body of work at a local and national levelbetween and , arts and crafts architecture proliferated within the cotswoldsthe range and quality of the buildings was exceptional as the region provided the perfect environment for the movement's ideals and principlesafter an introductory section which outlines the movement's origins and beliefs and its architectural principles, the main part of the book provides a guide to the general characteristics associated with arts and crafts building in the cotswolds
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This is a 19th century single furrow horse drawn ploughit needs a new caring home where it can be appreciatedthe company was a major british agricultural machinery maker and will also be remembered for their lawnmowers and other machineryit was manufactured by ransomes sims and jefferies ltd ipswichthis plough has been in my family for almost 100 years and i am only selling it due to 'old age' (my old age) and having to relocate to a smaller property
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Various the swing era - the music of s and 50sin a great laminated box, plus 64-page hardback book documenting the era and musicians - all housed in a textured outer picture slipcase from time life recordscan post if required3 x vinyl lp boxed set, featuring a selection of classics in the style of glenn miller, duke ellington, tommy dorsey, lionel hampton, artie shaw and woody herman and many moreall in perfect condition, slight scuffing on some outer sleeves
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Oxfam books & music lichfield mary ward founded the institute of the blessed virgin mary in the 17th centuryher view and aims were revolutionary in their time and a whole of network of catholic schools remain in place today run by members of mary ward's ordersee oxfam website for delivery information read morethis was an order devoted to the education of women so they could play their part in the church and the worldat a time when the ibvm is like many religious orders struggling to redefine its purpose in the modern world and at a time when mary ward may herself be canonised by the present pope, this book is particularly relevantthe work of the order is also controversial and often criticised- indirectly in the novels of antonia white and the writings of former pupils such as marina warner
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While the authors found major differences in how national elites understand and represent poverty, the classic threats that induced elites in late 19th century europe to be concerned with reducing poverty - the fear of crime, epidemics, military weakness or political unrest - do not feature prominently in the consciousness of most third world elitesthe findings in this book throw light on one reason for the relative ineffectiveness of poverty reduction strategies hitherto, and the huge importance of presenting the problem of poverty in ways that fit more closely with the ways in which national elites understand their worldfive cases - intended to be broadly representative of the diversity of situations in developing countries - were chosen: brazil, south africa, the philippines, bangladesh and haitisee oxfam website for delivery information read moreremarkably, in the rapidly growing literature on poverty, this volume is the first to use survey techniques to explore third world elites' attitudes to povertyoxfam bookshop hove the researchers who have written this volume are clear not only that mass poverty is still the leading humanitarian crisis in developing countries, but that, if effective policies are to be put in place, the national elites who control governments and economies need to be convinced of both the reasons why reducing poverty is in their own and the national interest, and that public action can make a differencenor do most of them believe that there is a viable solution to poverty through public action
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This book challenges this dominant view by revealing the wide transnational repertoires of protest and resistance that the unemployed have deployed from the early nineteenth century to the presentthey have contested their situation in a discontinuous but recurrent battle for recognition, for rights to work or welfare, and for dignitysee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe case studies in this volume deal with contentious actions of the unemployed across different european countries, the united states, new zealand, and palestineoxfam bookshop kingston upon thames the unemployed are usually depicted as passive and politically apathetic individuals who are traumatized by their experience and broken in body and spiritthe seminal study of marienthal's unemployed in the s, based on pioneering methodology and rich empirical findings, helped to entrench this image as cross-disciplinary common sense
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The complexities of the mint attributes in this chaotic period - lacking as the do in almost instance the name or initial of the responsible mint - have been dealt with in light of recent scholarshipthis third volume continues the comprehensive revision of this era, and covers in detail the next fifty years; a very different period during which the empire came perilously close to total disintegration under the pressure of foreign invasions and seemingly interminable civil warthe economy also collapsed and with it the imperial coinage, a desperate situation which was only partially alleviated by the currency reform of aurelian undertaken late in his reign
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Our weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storethe braided reed is in good conditionthe armrests are wonderfully curvedtwo elegant chairs in the style of thonetare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikithe chairs are in sturdy conditionplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitegiven their vulnerability and size, they need to be picked-up or delivered (after consultation)the chairs have braided reeds on the seat and the backrestcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
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Illness provides a mirror that allows sufferers to see themselves and to become more introspectivecharmaz artfully combines near jargon-free analysis with moving stories about how people have experienced illness, usually told in the sufferers' own wordsshe enters the world of the chronically ill, and brings us into itpeople may say they live one day at a timethis edition (second paperback printing) is in a fair, used condition overallthey are mostly confined to chapter 2 with only a few in the rest of the bookor ahead to deathher work is based on interviews with people suffering from such diseases as cancer, multiple sclerosis, and arthritis, and with their caregiversthe cover shows few signs of shelf-wear but the text block has some pencil annotations in the margins, made by a previous ownersee oxfam website for delivery information read morefor example, the chronically ill may situate their self-concepts in the past, present, or futureoxfam bookshop hexham kathy charmaz has written a compelling book on chronic illness and the effect it has on the self-concepts of those who suffercharmaz looks at how these people disclose their illness, how they experience their emotions, and how they manage daily lifeas they struggle for control over illness and control over time, they also struggle to control the central images of the selfcharmaz examines under what conditions they situate their self-concepts in each of those timeframesit will appeal to anyone facing a long-term problem that seems beyond controlthey may bracket certain experiences, such as a heart attack, as timemarkers or turning points in the pastor they may look ahead to recovering their health
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The book describes their struggles as they gradually learned to accept the fulfilment of their dreams and documents the insights they gained along the wayit points out the value of leading a life marked by adventure and recreation, transcendent goals and spiritual exploration, offering fresh views on the past, present and future of psychotherapythis book offers a comprehensive guide for helping professionals and other people who are interested in their personal development, deepening their friendships, sustaining intimacy in their couple relationships, achieving success in the workplace and developing healthy child-rearing practicesthe chapters clarify how these individuals gradually overcame a wide range of defensive behaviours which enabled them to embrace a more self-affirming lifestyle; and how they applied the knowledge and understanding they acquired to various areas of their daily livesoxfam shop dumfries this is the story of an unusual group of people who have transformed their livessee oxfam website for delivery information read moremost importantly, the authors describe how the insights achieved can be applied by therapists in clinical practice
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Oxfam bookshop glossop road some shelf wear to cover, creased cover and spine, very good overall condition what are the processes of exclusion and inclusion amongst girls' friendship groups? can friendship and bullying coexist? is the leader in the class always the most popular member of the class? what is the role of the teacher in consolidating group friendships? how are culturally diverse friendships negotiated? what impact does the process of transition from primary to secondary school have on existing friendship networks? through an exploration of the emotional and social dynamics of young girls' friendship groups, this book addresses these and other questions, which are important in their livesthe girls encompass the diversity of ethnicities that are found within large urban communities and how they negotiate and manage their friendships across ethnic divisions is a key aspect of this bookthe girls that feature in this book are inner city preadolescent girls as they transfer from their inner city primary school to their secondary schoolssee oxfam website for delivery information read moreby focussing on the constitution of the friendship groups, questions of 'leadership' and 'popularity', 'race' and ethnicity and 'bullying' are interrogated and their resonance for the 'exclusionary' and 'inclusionary' practices which often characterise friendship groups are examinedthis book highlights the emotional investment girls make in their friendships and will support teachers, youth workers and others working within educational contexts, in making visible this previously unattended aspect of young girls' livesthe schools are all located within an urban context and represent the state and public sector of education
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" see oxfam website for delivery information read morethe book is soft back, with front and back flap, it's slightly cocked forwards"the nabataean arabs were one of the most remarkable peoples of the ancient world but are today known only for their hauntingly beautiful rock-carved capital - petratauris & co ltd, x 254 mm; 224 pages; coloured photos on almost every page, with black and white map illustrationsthough seen most clearly at petra, vivid traces of their creativity and control also appear in the hejaz region of arabia, among the wild rock formations of wadi rum, along trade and pilgrimage routes in the sinai, and in towns and temples throughout jordan and into syriasmall 1cm tear at the top of the spinethis illustrated book recounts the story of a lost civilization - the development of their multifaceted culture, their relations with their neighbours and the demise of their kings and kingdomoxfam bookshop keynsham ithe book is in good condition
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Oxfam shop smithdown road quicksilver flight jacket boardshortstheir ethos to produce the best quality active lifestyle products has led to them driving innovation within their company: they were the first to capture the mood of the new generation of beachgoers with their geometric designs and bold colours, and were also the first brand to establish 100% sponsorship for athletesstarting out designing and selling their surf-specific wetsuits, their clothing and equipment line has become almost shorthand for quality sports gearsee oxfam website for delivery information read more quiksilver was established in the s by alan green and john law in torquay, australiawith over 40 years of innovation and high-quality products under their belt, this brand is now one of the most favoured by active sports professionals all over the planetnot content with creating some of the finest watersports hardware and apparel in the world, the company have also made huge noise in the snowsport and the fashion world too
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The fledgling adventurers that are a part of the wardlings product line have a magical ability to see their animal companions, a trait of which only children are capableeach young adventurer will come pre-painted, fully assembled and packaged with their designated companion, who will assist them through thick and thinthese adventurers also gain their powers and abilities at a young age, allowing them to defeat the evil creatures in their worldtheir powers, however, are fleetingwhen they enter adulthood, most forget they ever adventured in the first place as everyday responsibilities take holdas the children grow, they begin to lose their powers over time
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A comprehensive study of the boyle family, this book accompanies an exhibition at the scottish national gallery of modern art in edinburghit features three essays: patrick elliot discusses their history; andrew wilson explores their film and performance work in the s; and bill hare looks at the nature of the boyle family projectsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop victoria nb: the inscription reads "lots of love, *first name of previous owner*" and is then signed by "mark boyle" and "joan" the boyle family is made up of four british artists: mark boyle, joan hills and their children sebastian and georgia who work together on their artworks, many of which may be found in museum collections around the worldlavishly illustrated, it explores the work of the boyle family from their beginnings in the s to the present day
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The book's investigative study of the history of interpretation of the church's teaching on the subject from the early church to modern theological era, and second temple judaism's writings on the topic, is unsurpassedoxfam shop colne road this book deals with the identity of the torah that yahweh promised he would write on the hearts of new covenant participants, as prophesied in jeremiah and understood later in new testament times by paulno work currently existing on this subject can compete with this book's historical survey and exegetical analysis, reading jeremiah and paul contextually on the issuesee oxfam website for delivery information read morepastors and virtually all christians interested in reading or researching paul and the subject of gospel/law controversy in biblical studies will benefit from itthis theological and exegetical monograph is an invaluable reference work and textbook for all theological seminaries and christian religious departments of universities worldwide
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The author demonstrates that spiritualism is best understood as a traditional shamanism, as distinct from contemporary appropriations or neo-shamanismsby re-examining the work of sergei shirokogoroff, one of eliade's principal sources, the traditional evenki shamanic apprenticeship is compared and identified with the new spiritualist apprenticeshipoxfam books & music islington spiritualism and mediumship are often regarded as the product of lingering superstition in the victorian era, and as having limited relevance in modern anglo-american societysee oxfam website for delivery information read morescholarship to date which has considered spiritualism as a distinct religious tradition has focussed on analysing the phenomenon in terms of spirit possession onlythis volume analyses the development of shamanism (communication with the spiritual world) as a concept within north american english-speaking scholarship, with particular focus on mircea eliade's influential cross-cultural presentation of shamanismhe argues that shamanism is the outcome of an apprenticeship in the management of psychic experiences, and which follows the same pattern as that of the apprentice mediumin doing so, the author offers fresh insights into the mechanisms that are key to sustaining mediumship as a social institution
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In every era and every land, stories of dazzling beasts, mighty gods and encounters with the spirit world have been passed from one awe-struck generation to anotheroxfam bookshop tunbridge wells myths, gods and fantasy: a sourcebook pamela allardice man has always found mystery problematic and, in pursuing his need to understand and catalogue natural phenomena, he has created a rich heritage of folklore, myth and superstitionin very good conditionsee oxfam website for delivery information read morehis curiosity about the boundaries of the visible world has given life to a host of marvellous beings of his own imagining which inhabit the edge of darknesspages toned but cleanmyths, gods and fantasy has over 500 entries, arranged alphabetically, which makes it both an important reference book and a fascinating readmany such tales have been preserved in legends and folk-songs, or brought to life in the art, poetry and sculpture of the time
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The piano was manufactured towards the end of the arts and crafts era and really is an example of craftsmanship at its bestit is literally like newwe are fully experienced at moving pianos and do so in with as little disruption as possible and are able to deliver the piano to you to fit around your work/personal commitmentsall our pianos are regulated and tuned before deliveryreflecting the arts and crafts ethos, the cabinet has integrity and honesty in its construction emphasising the natural beauty of the wood used and large hingesthe arts and crafts movement was an international trend in the decorative and fine arts that developed earliest and most fully in the british isles[and subsequently spread across the british empire and to the rest of europe and americafree delivery anywhere in england, the dimensions are: 147 cm long/68 cm deep and 129 cm highhello and welcome to pianos4everyoneplease contact us to view are beautiful selection of pianosa video of this being played can be seen on the website or on our facebook page read morethe action has been totally re strung and refurbished as can be seen from the photosthis is a stunning solid oak bluthner piano in excellent condition
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Other era and tear signs -slight scratch marks in corners, worn water bottle nozzle and chewed tubing surroundsuitable for syrian hamsters with large wheel and separate large gyro ballall included are various wooden toys and chews, gyro stands, food, bedding, treats, cleaning brush, stones, a blue shelf, ferret collar and small rodent travel bag - with toy mouse and finally a long yellow play tube (pulls out and twists)bottom tray offers space for chipping, middle level for ventilation and top level has an opening door for easy accessi am also selling another identical cage in better conditionone white side clip is missing and the top has chew marks - see photos, but damage does not effect the security of the cagethree levels, two tubes, a house, food bowl and water bottle are includedi will do an offer if you buy both! thank you for looking, pet lovers! read moremessage me for more photoscan deliver locallyused hamster cagecage is suitable for dwarf hamsters and mice also
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