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Unheard voices: an anthology of stories and poems to commemorate the bicentenary anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade, paperback by blackman, malorie, isbn , isbn-13 their short stories and poems sit alongside first-hand accounts of slavery from freed slaves, making a fascinating and absorbing collection that remembers and commemorates one of the most brutal and long-lasting inflictions of misery that human beings have inflicted upon other human beings
6 €
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Wastelands: stories of the apocalypse, paperback by king, stephen; doctorow, cory; martin, george risbn , isbn-13 presents a collection of short stories from such authors as stephen king, orson scott card, john langan, and octavia ebutler, octavia ebutler that focus on the end of the world
13 €
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Untold stories is published jointly with profile booksuntold stories contains significant previously unpublished work, including a poignant memoir of his family and of growing up in leeds, together with his much celebrated diary for the years , and numerous other exceptional essays, reviews and comic piecesbennett, as always, is both amusing and poignant, whether he's discussing his modest childhood or his work with figures such as maggie smith, thora hird and john gielgudhis many works include forty years on, the lady in the van, talking heads, a question of attribution and the madness of king georgethe history boys opened to great acclaim at the national in , and is winner of the evening standard award, the south bank award and the critics' circle award for best new playhere, at last, is the astonishing sequel to alan bennett's classic writing home, in a beautiful hardback editionsee oxfam website for delivery information read moresince the success of beyond the fringe in the s alan bennett has delighted audiences worldwide with his gentle humour and wry observations about life
(England)
3 €
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Boxed set of 10 books, the stories of war - classic military tales & true stories, received as a gift but never readnow greatly reduced for quick saleabsolute bargaincash on collection please(works out at less than 50p per brand new book) buyer to collect from bolton areamake a great gift for fathers day
4 €
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The guv'nor tapes: lenny mclean's unpublished stories, as told by the mantitle: the guv'nor tapes: lenny mclean's unpublished stories, as told by the man himself format: paperback type: book publisher: john blake uk release date: language: english
2 €
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A man walks on to a pitch: stories from a life in football by harry redknapptitle: a man walks on to a pitch: stories from a life in football format: paperback type: book publisher: ebury press uk release date: language: english
2 €
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The sleepy teddy bear and other toybox stories a book of easy to read storiesit will cost £2all my books have had the covers cleaned with disinfectant wipes before postingotherwise the condition is very goodit has a name inscribed on first page and there are some light creases on the cover00 extra to post
1 €
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The jewish kitchen: recipes and stories from around the world by clarissa hymantitle: the jewish kitchen: recipes and stories from around the world format: hardback type: book publisher: conran octopus uk release date: language: english
99 €
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Twelve english detective stories (oxford twelves)title: twelve english detective stories (oxford twelves)condition: acceptablebinding: paperbackproduct category: bookspublisher: oxford university press
2 €
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Christmas at the new yorker: stories, poems, humor, and art (book) amazing valuetitle: christmas at the new yorker: stories, poems, humor, and art format: book type: book edition: 1st edition publisher: random house uk release date: language: english
99 €
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Oxfam bookshop lincoln voyage is an attempt to present, in one volume a selection of contemporary short storiesthe sixteen stories represent many different outlooks and styles of writing but as the title suggests they are also intended to reflect something of the modern short story writer's adventuringpages mildly tannedillustrated with line drawings by sheila jacksonspine slightly discolouredit includes works of indian, american, russian, irish, scottish, welsh, chinese, hungarian, spanish, franco-egyptian, and english writersblock edges mildly foxed and age-toned but cleanfoxed end papersbumped/rubbed corners an edgescontents clean, free from damage or inscriptionsgilt titles to front board and spinesee oxfam website for delivery information read morebrown cloth boards in good condition
13 €
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The unusual contents of these stories intertwine to evoke a haunting and original picture of working-class london that adds a much-needed, though bleak facet to the city's social historythe individual stories of muted historical figures, including an illiterate silk weaver, a grandmother in an asylum, a deserted family, an abused daughter, and a dead child, are brought to light through interpretations of the scraps they left behind-gravestone inscriptions, photographs and certificates, the grimy contents of hidden cubbyholes, and even childhood recollections that have been passed down through the generationsoxfam books & music lichfield the melodramatic and romantic clichés that pervade popular conceptions of working-class londoners in the 19th and 20th century are debunked in this innovative exposé of proletariat londonsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
4 €
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With remarkable care and empathy, alexievich gives voice to those whose stories are lost in the official narratives, uncovering a powerful, hidden history of one of the most important events of the twentieth centurylike the great russian novels, these testimonials ring with emotional truth' - caroline moorehead, guardianextraordinary stories about what it was like to be a soviet child during the upheaval and horror of the second world war, from nobel laureate svetlana alexievichwhat did it mean to grow up in the soviet union during the second world war? in the late s, svetlana alexievich started interviewing people who had experienced war as children, the generation that survived and had to live with the trauma that would forever change the course of the russian nationoxfam bookshop ilkley selected as a book of the year by the times and telegraph'astonishingsee oxfam website for delivery information read morepublished to great acclaim in the ussr in and now available in english for the first time, this masterpiece offers a kaleidoscopic portrait of the human consequences of the war - and an extraordinary chronicle of the russian soul
8 €
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Oxfam shop didsbury katherine mansfield's "twelve stories" is a collection of the author's short stories selected and introduced by jane miller" this selection includes germans at meat, the little governess, an indistinct journey, je ne parle pas francais, miss brill, prelude, at the bay, the doll's house, marriage a la mode, a married man's story, the daughters of the late colonel and the fly, and is illustrated with beautiful drawings by jennifer campbell the boards are in green cloth at the spine with gold and black titles and green patterned paper boards to the front and back, with only some light rubbing to the corner tipsmansfield is seen as "innovative, clever, accessible and psychologically very aware and one of the pioneers in the creation of the short storysee oxfam website for delivery information read moreall pages are firmly in place and the binding is stronginside, the pages are clean and bright with just a signature of ownership to the front green endpaperthis hardback comes in a clean slipcase and is in very good condition
7 €
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Title: junior mystery stories (nintendo ds)title: junior mystery stories (nintendo ds)platform: nintendo ds, nintendo dscondition: very goodlist price (msrp)
2 €
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Six separately-bound stories together in a paper sleevecombined weight 700guniform orange and cream coloured card covers with black illustrationscombined size 20 x 13the stories: "a question of identity" () "his lordship" () "the new youth club" () "this is urgent" () "silver city" () "the hidden enemy" ()all illustrations by michael godfrey, except those for "silver city" and "a question of identity", by geothe paper sleeve has some tears along edgessee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop henley-on-thames the golden mean librarythe binding of all six volumes is tight and firm enough to suggest that none has ever been readall six volumes have a touch of wear at spine-ends and some spotting around the edges of the page block
75 €
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Title: warehouse song storiescondition: goodproduct category: musicbinding: audio cdartist: husker du
4 €
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And parents reading the stories to their children! written for those with a boundless imagination, a strong sense of humour and a desire to learn more about their worldthere can't really be an alien living in the garageyou can also find out whether liam and?justin would eat earwigs, why aliens like custard creams, and what exactly is the sinister creature lurking outside the tentthe alien in the garage and?other?stories will appeal to boys and girls aged 8-12neil's little brother is driving him maduntil they decide to swap livesthese are just some of the tales in this funny and sometimes scary collectioncan there? luke is boredadam has too much to dosee oxfam website for delivery information read morea?camping trip takes a spooky turn when a ghost story seems to be coming true
(England)
3 €
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Mystery stories features an enthralling storyline with intuitive touch screen controls and hidden objects to findmystery stories puts budding detectives' puzzle solving and observational skills to the ultimate test against a backdrop of intrigue and secrets in over 40 different environmentsthe natives of the island believe the old mayan spirits are to blame but deanfield is sure there is more to uncoverthe game has 10 unique search modes that indicate which items need to be found in each settingthere are over 180 puzzles and mini games to complete including jigsaws and spot the difference type challengestime management and speed is vital as each level in the game contains a list of objects that gamers must find before the clock in the corner of the screen runs downthe story begins with new york journalist michelle deanfield holidaying on a deserted caribbean islandhowever, assistance is at hand from a 'stop bonus' that temporarily freezes the clock, giving a few extra seconds for careful examination of the areathere is also a map that can be opened to switch between locations and a hidden sun symbol can be collected to help with extra bonus time and hintsthese vary from basic lists to more cryptic descriptions, requiring players to search in the dark using torchlight in some levelscartridge and case in very good conditionreal life locations include the historical city of berlin where players guide deanfield to the brandenburg gate and checkpoint charlie, the name given by western allies to a major crossing point between east and west berlin during the cold warsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop carlisle puzzle adventure, which requires players to travel across the caribbean coastline and mainland europe, searching for vital clues to unravel the secrets behind a kidnapping and murder mysteryplayers must investigate numerous crime scenes including mayan caves, hotel rooms, a museum and the beach using the stylus to pick up various clues and items and store them in their inventoryhowever, peace and tranquillity does not last long as news breaks of a kidnapping and a murder
2 €
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James achieves to perfection in these wonderful storiesto each of these stories he brings an eye for the telling detail, an imaginative twist and a narrative tone that is, at least to begin with, urbane and reassuringbook has never been readoxfam bookshop carlisle the aim of a good ghost story is to make the blood freeze, pleasurably, and this m see oxfam website for delivery information read morehis most atmospheric settings include english country houses and gardens, the north end of the churchyard, the yew-maze in 'mr humphreys and his inheritance' and the unforgettable train journey in 'casting the runes'
5 €
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Oxfam shop walthamstow august blue is a collection of stories inspired by the seain all of these stories there is a desire to seek the truth, and to understand what is false, what is love; and how to come to terms with lossoriginal paperback edition - brand newsee oxfam website for delivery information read morethere are chance encounters while swimming, and boating trips that end of tragedy; lone drinkers who remember last voyages, and lighthouse keepers driven mad by tantalizing visionsthere are failed relationships too, between fathers and sons, and between strangers on board ship
10 €
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He must obey his orders or face the fatal nazi punishment for military disobedience, but can he also save the lives of ordinary german soldiers under his command? stories in the travelman short stories series take the reader to places of mystery, fantasy, horror, romance, and corners of the universe yet unexploredeach classic or original short story is printed on one sheet of paper and folded like a mapthis makes it simple to read while commuting, convenient to carry when not, and easy to give or send to a friendin turn, readers take them on the bus or subway, slip them into briefcases and lunchboxes, and send them from jersey to juneauoxfam shop magdelen street 'the hostage' is a second world war story taken from the point of view of a german general, friederich von dexter, who receives hysterical orders from the fuehrer, adolf hitler, in the dying days of the wara paper envelope is provided for mailing or gift-giving, and both are packaged in a dear plastic envelope for display see oxfam website for delivery information read more this copy is still sealed in plastic
29 €
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Untold stories is published jointly with profile booksuntold stories contains significant previously unpublished work, including a poignant memoir of his family and of growing up in leeds, together with his much celebrated diary for the years , and numerous other exceptional essays, reviews and comic piecesbennett, as always, is both amusing and poignant, whether he's discussing his modest childhood or his work with figures such as maggie smith, thora hird and john gielgudhis many works include forty years on, the lady in the van, talking heads, a question of attribution and the madness of king georgeoxfam shop inverness here, at last, is the astonishing sequel to alan bennett's classic writing home, in a beautiful hardback editionthe history boys opened to great acclaim at the national in , and is winner of the evening standard award, the south bank award and the critics' circle award for best new playin very good condition except the dustjacket is creased and slightly torn at top of spine see oxfam website for delivery information read moresince the success of beyond the fringe in the s alan bennett has delighted audiences worldwide with his gentle humour and wry observations about life
2 €
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Each of the 24 stories is introduced with a concise description of its place among the author's other worksoxfam bookshop byres road this is the third volume in the best science fiction stories of the year seriesreaders and libraries alike realised he was destined to require some serious shelf spaceit begins with the by-now-expected summation of significant developments in sf during the previous year ()see oxfam website for delivery information read more
(England)
4 €
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Listen to the storiesshirley barber's enchanting illustrations and stories will fire childrens imaginations as they lose themselves in the magical world of mermaids, fairies and unicornsoxfam bookshop harrogate look at the picturesturn the page when you hear the tinkle of the bellhere are four best-selling shirley barber books in one big volume see oxfam website for delivery information read morecondition: good (sticker on front page)- 1xcd in perfect condition
3 €
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My amazing treasury of magical storiesenter a world of fantasy and wonder in this enchating collection of spellbinding storiessnuggle up and let the mafic of each story captiavte you every time16 enchanting talestheres a magical princess whonis tired of her royal life, a mischievous fairy who befriends a baby dragon, and many more unforgettable characterscondition is "very good"
1 €
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stories of being touched when there's no one aroundalthough they are all good books and crammed with short true stories of hauntings, visits from the other sidemy name is spooks and i am a spiritual mediumi have a special connection with the spirit worldmy books tell it alla walk on spirit street by spooksmy six books are; there's a ghost in my house by spooksashes to ashes and back by spooksnot for the faint hearted and over 18 onlyhello and thank you for taking a looki have six ebooks out at presenti hope you enjoyi will be back by spooksmy top seller is called, ashes the ashes and back by spooks, on amazonsmells that remind you of a loved one and so much moreif you are a believer or maybe not, you will find these ebooks very entertaining, but a little scaryi’ll walk beside you by spooks the eternal by spooks all of my ebooks are on amazon, take a look tonight if you darei have been talking the dead for over 28 years
1 €
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50 the complete sherlock holmes long stories by sir arthur conan doyle hardbackshop / curiosities the complete sherlock holmes long stories by sir arthur conan doyle hardback * * £7used 1 in stock 1 add to basket category: curiosities tags: book, craigkiddltd, curiosity, hardback, paperback, reading, sherlockholmes, sirarthurconandoyle
7 €
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Super 'finger stories' set from npw that help to create your own interactive stories ! suitable for ages 3+ with adult supervision
2 €
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Although pre-owned, it is in excellent condition and children love these short storiesthis book is full of great stories, suitable for reading at bedtime
2 €