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It is remarkable that a technically-minded Roman Catholic RAF fighter pilot, who studied physics at Scotland's oldest university and became a physical education teacher after the war, should find himself in close contact with a traditional witchcraft coven as early as 1942. This was outrageous and dangerous. The Witchcraft Act was not repealed until almost ten years later and the Old Religion, the pre-Christian religion of North-West Europe, was still banned. Yet, Bill Love (that's his real name) remained firmly attached to the concept of living in harmony with nature, and in 1953, he asked to join such a coven. The High Priestess, who initiated him, had herself been drawn into The Craft during the 1920s and often told stories of older members with memories going back to the end of the 19th century. So, Love's story has ancient roots with passed-on memories from a time when everything connected to this way of life was very much against the law. Love learned to live in harmony with nature from the experience of doing what these elders taught him and, in addition to this, during the 1950s, he met many of the famous people who first brought this innate way of life to the public's attention. This provided him with unique opportunities of following roots into spheres, which many modern practitioners of Wicca can only dream about. Format:Hardback Pages:0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Modern recipes, ancient grains Grains as Mains satisfies your appetite for tasty, versatile and healthy grains, with over 150 fresh and exciting recipes, many of which are gluten-free. Ancient grains such as teff, quinoa and buckwheat, first cooked thousands of years ago, are now very much back on the menu. These grains are great for us, nutritious, protein-rich and have excellent textures. This comprehensive cookbook is overflowing with step-by-step preparation techniques showing you how to prepare and cook key ancient grains, from familiar favourites, like quinoa and polenta, to unexpected delights, such as teff and freekeh. With over 150 easy healthy recipes where grains are the star ingredient, from soaked buckwheat pancakes and cherry almond sauce, to Italian tomato and vegetable barley risotto, there is plenty of experimenting to do. Features Summary Features modern recipes, with ancient grains. This title intends to satisfy your appetite for tasty, versatile and healthy grains, with over 150 fresh and exciting recipes... Author Laura Agar Wilson Publisher DK Pub Release date 20150330 Pages 256 ISBN 0-241-18537-8 ISBN 13 978-0-241-18537-7

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Over the centuries, the idea of the self has both fascinated and confounded philosophers. From the ancient Greeks, who problematized issues of identity and self-awareness, to Locke and Hume, who popularized minimalist views of the self, to the efforts of postmodernists in our time to decenter the human subject altogether, the idea that there is something called a self has always been in steady decline. But for Richard Sorabji, this negation of the self is dispiriting. In "Self," he sets out to recover the rich variety of positive accounts of the self from Antiquity right up to the present, while offering his own inspiring view of what precisely the self might be.Drawing on Eastern religion, classical Antiquity, and Western philosophy, Sorabji proceeds to tackle a number of thematic debates that have preoccupied philosophers over the ages, including the concept of the self, its sameness and mutability, the idea of the resurrection of the body and spirit, and the fear of death. According to Sorabji, the self is not an undetectable soul or ego, but an embodied individual whose existence is plain to see. It is also neither a linguistic creation nor a psychological fiction, but something that owns both a consciousness and a body. Ultimately, Sorabji argues, the demise of a positive idea of the self stems from much older and more pervasive problems of identity than we realize. Through an astute reading of this tradition, he helps us come to terms with our uneasiness about the subject in an account that will be at the forefront of philosophical debates for years to come. Features Summary Drawing on classical antiquity and Western and Eastern philosophy, Richard Sorabji tackles in" Self" the question of whether there is such a thing as the individual self or only a stream of consciousness... Author Richard Sorabji Publisher University of Chicago Press Release date 20081005 Pages 416 ISBN 0-226-76826-0 ISBN 13 978-0-226-76826-7

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days This comprehensive and balanced history of modern Korea explores the social, economic, and political issues it has faced since being catapulted into the wider world at the end of the nineteenth century. Placing this formerly insular society in a global context, Michael J. Seth describes how this ancient, culturally and ethnically homogeneous society first fell victim to Japanese imperialist expansionism, and then was arbitrarily divided in half after World War II. Seth traces the postwar paths of the two Koreas with different political and social systems and different geopolitical orientations as they evolved into sharply contrasting societies. South Korea, after an unpromising start, became one of the few postcolonial developing states to enter the ranks of the first world, with a globally competitive economy, a democratic political system, and a cosmopolitan and dynamic culture. By contrast, North Korea became one of the world's most totalitarian and isolated societies, a nuclear power with an impoverished and famine-stricken population. Considering the radically different and historically unprecedented trajectories of the two Koreas, Seth assesses the insights they offer for understanding not only modern Korea but the broader perspective of world history." Features Summary This comprehensive and balanced history of modern Korea explores the social, economic, and political issues it has faced since being catapulted into the wider world at the end of the nineteenth century... Author Michael J. Seth Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Release date 20091015 Pages 304 ISBN 0-7425-6712-5 ISBN 13 978-0-7425-6712-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The menorah, the seven-branched candelabrum, has traversed millennia as a living symbol of Judaism and the Jewish people. Naturally, it did not pass through the ages unaltered. The Menorah explores the cultural and intellectual history of the Western world's oldest continuously used religious symbol. This meticulously researched yet deeply personal history explains how the menorah illuminates the great changes and continuities in Jewish culture, from biblical times to modern Israel. Though the golden seven-branched menorahs of Moses and of the Jerusalem Temple are artifacts lost to history, the best-known menorah image survives on the Arch of Titus in Rome. Commemorating the Roman destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE, the arch reliefs depict the spoils of the Temple, the menorah chief among them, as they appeared in Titus's great triumphal parade in 71 CE. Steven Fine recounts how, in 2012, his team discovered the original yellow ochre paint that colored the menorah--an event that inspired his search for the history of this rich symbol from ancient Israel through classical history, the Middle Ages, and on to our own tumultuous times. Surveying artifacts and literary sources spanning three thousand years--from the Torah and the ruins of Rome to yesterday's news--Fine presents the menorah as a source of fascination and illumination for Jews, Samaritans, Christians, and even Freemasons. A symbol for the divine, for continuity, emancipation, national liberation, and redemption, the menorah features prominently on Israel's state seal and continues to inspire and challenge in surprising ways. Features Summary Steven Fine explores the cultural and intellectual history of the Western world's oldest continuously used religious symbol. This meticulously researched yet deeply personal history explains how the seven-branched menorah illuminates the great changes and continuities in Jewish culture... Author Steven Fine Publisher Harvard University Press Release date 20161026 Pages 279 ISBN 0-674-08879-4 ISBN 13 978-0-674-08879-5

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 7-10 working days once ordered) Thsi is a wonderful collection of stories for teachers, trainers, parents and thinkers sharing ancient wisdom through a modern relationship between grandson and grandad. The recollections chart the growth of the child from teenager to adult under the guidance of his grandad. The grandad provides answers to the questions he is asked with stories, challenges, games and questions. Questions such as 'How can I be more popular?', 'What should I do when I leave school?', 'Why is Aunty Joan miserable all the time?' are answered partly through the grandads extensive contact with stars such as Bruce Forsyth, Allan Bennet and even Ant and Dec. These are warm, funny and inspiring stories to be read individually or as a whole story by adults or children. Format:Paperback Pages:256

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Why our brains aren't built for media multitasking, and how we can learn to live with technology in a more balanced way. "Brilliant and practical, just what we need in these techno-human times."-Jack Kornfield, author of The Wise Heart Most of us will freely admit that we are obsessed with our devices. We pride ourselves on our ability to multitask-read work email, reply to a text, check Facebook, watch a video clip. Talk on the phone, send a text, drive a car. Enjoy family dinner with a glowing smartphone next to our plates. We can do it all, 24/7! Never mind the errors in the email, the near-miss on the road, and the unheard conversation at the table. In The Distracted Mind, Adam Gazzaley and Larry Rosen-a neuroscientist and a psychologist-explain why our brains aren't built for multitasking, and suggest better ways to live in a high-tech world without giving up our modern technology. The authors explain that our brains are limited in their ability to pay attention. We don't really multitask but rather switch rapidly between tasks. Distractions and interruptions, often technology-related-referred to by the authors as "interference"-collide with our goal-setting abilities. We want to finish this paper/spreadsheet/sentence, but our phone signals an incoming message and we drop everything. Even without an alert, we decide that we "must" check in on social media immediately. Gazzaley and Rosen offer practical strategies, backed by science, to fight distraction. We can change our brains with meditation, video games, and physical exercise; we can change our behavior by planning our accessibility and recognizing our anxiety about being out of touch even briefly. They don't suggest that we give up our devices, but that we use them in a more balanced way. Features Summary Why our brains aren't built for media multitasking, and how we can learn to live with technology in a more balanced way. Author Rosen, Larry D., Ph.D. Publisher MIT Press Release date 20171020 Pages 304 ISBN 0-262-53443-6 ISBN 13 978-0-262-53443-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Bestselling spiritual author of The Soul Searcher's Handbook, Emma Mildon-the "goddess-messenger-girlfriend who may just lead you to your inner guru" (Katie Silcox, New York Times bestselling author)-provides a fascinating, fun, and inspiring exploration of female divinity throughout history, myth, and religion to help women understand, embody, and celebrate their inner goddess. Evolution of Goddess is a practical introduction to the goddess realm, digging up the histories of long-forgotten myths of goddesses of love, war, death, the sun, the moon, and more. With this clear-eyed and spirited book, you can finally become familiarized with goddesses from a wide range of cultures throughout history, including the mermaids of the Atlantic, the empresses of ancient Egypt, the wise women of the Middle Ages, right up to the modern-day goddesses who walk amongst us today as humble light workers, educating and inspiring. Through a goddess assessment, you'll uncover your own goddess archetype and be given rituals, meditations, and exercises to tap and embolden your own feminine superpowers. Imbue your life with healing, invigorating goddess energy, and discover ways to harness your new empowerment to improve the world. Now is the time to reconnect with the strength and holistic spirituality of our ancestors-to trace the evolution of the Goddess. Features Summary Synopsis coming soon....... Author Emma R Mildon Publisher Simon & Schuster Release date 20180712 Pages 240 ISBN 1-5011-6406-6 ISBN 13 978-1-5011-6406-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Popular Lost Cities author David Childress opens the door to the amazing world of ancient technology, from the computers of ancient world to the "flying machines of the gods." Technology of the Gods explores the technology that was allegedly used in Atlantis and the theory the Great Pyramid of Egypt was originally a gigantic power station. Childress also uncovers many other mysteries, including: -- the technology of ancient flight -- how the ancients used electricity -- megalithic building techniques -- the use of crystal lenses and the fire from the gods -- ancient evidence of high-tech weapons, including atomic weapons -- the role of modern inventors, such as Nikola Tesla, in bringing ancient technology into modern use -- impossible artifacts, and more, much more. Childress has done it again! From beginning to end, Technology of the Gods is filled with facts, keen observations and tales that challenge modern assumptions in a humorous, intelligent and compelling way that is quintessential Childress. Features Summary Childress opens the door to the amazing world of ancient technology, from the computers of the ancient world to the 'flying machines of the gods'. The book explores the technology that was allegedly used in Atlantis and the theory that the great pyramid of Egypt was originally a gigantic power station... Author David Hatcher Childress Publisher Adventures Unlimited Press,U.S. Release date 20000501 Pages 343 ISBN 0-932813-73-9 ISBN 13 978-0-932813-73-2

 Paperback Dogon cosmology provides a new Rosetta stone for reinterpreting Egyptian hieroglyphs  • Provides a new understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphs as scientific symbols based on Dogon cosmological drawings  • Use parallels between Dogon and Egyptian word meanings to identify relationships between Dogon myths and modern science  In  The Science of the Dogon, Laird Scranton demonstrated that the cosmological structure described in the myths and drawings of the Dogon runs parallel to modern science--atomic theory, quantum theory, and string theory--their drawings often taking the same form as accurate scientific diagrams that relate to the formation of matter. Scranton also pointed to the close resemblance between the keywords and component elements of Dogon cosmology and those of ancient Egypt, and the implication that ancient cosmology may also be about actual science. Sacred Symbols of the Dogon  uses these parallels as the starting point for a new interpretation of the Egyptian hieroglyphic language. By substituting Dogon cosmological drawings for equivalent glyph-shapes in Egyptian words, a new way of reading and interpreting the Egyptian hieroglyphs emerges. Scranton shows how each hieroglyph constitutes an entire concept, and that their meanings are scientific in nature. Using the Dogon symbols as a “Rosetta stone,” he reveals references within the ancient Egyptian language that define the full range of scientific components of matter: from massless waves to the completed atom, even suggesting direct correlations to a fully realized unified field theory.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Unfold the adventure of a lifetime as you sail up the longest river in the world with Lonely Planet Kids Unfolding Journeys - Secrets of the Nile. This sensational fold-out frieze is more than six-feet long and can be removed and displayed. Jump aboard and get ready for an unforgettable journey along the River Nile. From the golden beaches of the Mediterranean, travel upstream to explore the cultural, historical and natural wonders of ancient and modern Egypt. Find out about Egyptian pharaohs and explore their treasures, tombs and mummies; visit modern Egypt and see how the landscape of the Nile is changing; discover the Pyramids and other wonders of the ancient world; and encounter some of the exotic creatures that make the Nile their home! Packed with stunning illustrations on one side and incredible facts on the other - get ready for a truly unforgettable journey! Part of our 'Unfolding Journeys' series. Also available: Unfolding Journeys - Rocky Mountain Explorer, Unfolding Journeys - Amazon Adventure, Unfolding Journeys - Following the Great Wall. Collect them all! About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school. Features Summary Cruise up the Nile and discover ancient Egypt in this beautiful pull-out frieze. Travel past pyramids and catacombs, come face-to-face with gods and pharaohs... Author Lonely Planet (Author), Stewart Ross (Author), Vanina Starkoff (Illustrator) Publisher Lonely Planet Global Limited Release date 20170601 Pages 16 ISBN 1-78657-537-X ISBN 13 978-1-78657-537-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days John Berger broke new ground with his penetrating writings on life, art and how we see the world around us. Here he explores how the ancient relationship between man and nature has been broken in the modern consumer age, with the animals that used to be at the centre of our existence now marginalized and reduced to spectacle. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Features Summary Explores how the ancient relationship between man and nature has been broken in the modern consumer age, with the animals that used to be at the centre of our existence now marginalized and reduced to spectacle.. Author John Berger Publisher Penguin Books Release date 20090827 Pages 98 ISBN 0-14-104397-0 ISBN 13 978-0-14-104397-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Author Julian Evans has worked with woodlands for twenty-five years and was the UK forestry Commission's Chief Research Officer for much of this time. In 1985 he decided to buy his own small wood in North Hampshire, fulfilling every forester's dream. Caring for the wood and its natural inhabitants using both ancient and modern skills, Evans experienced the evolving cycle of woodland life and encourages us to appreciate our environment firsthand in all seasons, all climates. Finely illustrated and including a foreword by Alan Titchmarsh, A Wood of Our Own is engaging, informative, and entertaining -- aimed at everybody who enjoys the countryside. Features Summary The story of how the author acquired his own snall mixed woodland in north Hampshire, how he, his family and friends care for it using ancient and modern skills... Author Julian Evans (Author), Stephen Evans (Illustrator), John White (Illustrator) Publisher Permanent Publications Release date 19900101 Pages 176 ISBN 1-85623-022-8 ISBN 13 978-1-85623-022-3

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This building is only 4 years old on the corner of Hendrik and Jacobus Street, Lephalale. It has three floors approximately 300m2 each. The ground floor can be utilised as shops or offices. They each have their own toilet, basin and kitchenette. The first floor is purpose built for Vetus Schola Security company. That means there is in-house security. The second floor has 11 offices with communal toilets and kitchenette. Seven of the top floor offices ar 23.40m2, one is 14m2, one 28.5m2 and on 24m2. The ground floor has 3 offices of 48.84m2, one of 53 and one of 47.52 and one of 19m2. The outside walls are facebrick. The entrance hall can easily be turned into a reception area. It was built for that specific purpose in mind, but then changed with dry wallin since the demand was not there. Leases all tied up for 12 months. There is a new policy from Medupi and Exxaro whereby they require all people and business doing business with these companies to own or rent office space in Ellisras. This bodes well for this building as it offers prime and modern office space. The building is owned in a VAT registered entity, making a zero rated VAT transaction a possibility. Nett Income Updated 28 August 2015 R61,144pm Please find attached images, plans and relevant information on this prime commercial property now released. Price Guideline: R8 Terms of purchase: 10% deposit, 10% buyers commission + VAT, balance of purchase price 30 days from date of acceptance. Excellent investment building featuring good returns and scope to increase income. The subject property is surrounded by good quality buildings. About Elisras (Lephalale): The growing economy of Lephalale is dominated by mining, electricity production, tourism, agriculture and game farming. Lephalale or Ellisras is a developing town in the Limpopo province of South Africa immediately east of the Waterberg Coalfield. Internal Agency Ref No:ZZ00008728 Property Reference #: 13243023 Nearby Schools: This building is only 4 years old on the corner of Hendrik and Jacobus Street, Lephalale. It has three floors approximately 300m2 each. The ground floor can be utilised as shops or offices. They each have their own toilet, basin and kitchenette. The first floor is purpose built for Vetus Schola Security company. That means there is in-house security. The second floor has 11 offices with communal toilets and kitchenette. Seven of the top floor offices ar 23.40m2, one is 14m2, one 28.5m2 and on 24m2. The ground floor has 3 offices of 48.84m2, one of 53 and one of 47.52 and one of 19m2. The outside walls are facebrick. The entrance hall can easily be turned into a reception area. It was built for that specific purpose in mind, but then changed with dry wallin since the demand was not there. Leases all tied up for 12 months. There is a new policy from Medupi and Exxaro whereby they require all people and business doing business with these companies to own or rent office space in Ellisras. This bodes well for this building as it offers prime and modern office space. The building is owned in a VAT registered entity, making a zero rated VAT transaction a possibility. Nett Income Updated 28 August 2015 R61,144pm Please find attached images, plans and relevant information on this prime commercial property now released. Price Guideline: R8 Terms of purchase: 10% deposit, 10% buyers commission + VAT, balance of purchase price 30 days from date of acceptance. Excellent investment building featuring good returns and scope to increase income. The subject property is surrounded by good quality buildings. About Elisras (Lephalale): The growing economy of Lephalale is dominated by mining, electricity production, tourism, agriculture and game farming. Lephalale or Ellisras is a developing town in the Limpopo province of South Africa immediately east of the Waterberg Coalfield. Laerskool Albertyn - 0.2km FET College - Lephalale - 6km Bosveld Primary School - 7.2km Kings College - 8.2km Nelsonkop Primary School - 12.1km Nearby Emergency Services: Multicare - Ellisras - 0.2km Pharmacy - 0.3km Pharmacy - 0.5km Clinic - 0.8km PharmaNet - Lephalale - 1.3km Nearby Restaurants: Wooden Spoon Take Away - 0.1km Ancient Africa - Coffee Shop - 0.1km Wimpy - Lephalale - 0.4km King Pie - 0.4km KFC - Lephalale II - 0.5km Nearby Places/Vicinity: This building is only 4 years old on the corner of Hendrik and Jacobus Street, Lephalale. It has three floors approximately 300m2 each. The ground floor can be utilised as shops or offices. They each have their own toilet, basin and kitchenette. The first floor is purpose built for Vetus Schola Security company. That means there is in-house security. The second floor has 11 offices with communal toilets and kitchenette. Seven of the top floor offices ar 23.40m2, one is 14m2, one 28.5m2 and on 24m2. The ground floor has 3 offices of 48.84m2, one of 53 and one of 47.52 and one of 19m2. The outside walls are facebrick. The entrance hall can easily be turned into a reception area. It was built for that specific purpose in mind, but then changed with dry wallin since the demand was not there. Leases all tied up for 12 months. There is a new policy from Medupi and Exxaro whereby they require all people and business doing business with these companies to own or rent office space in Ellisras. This bodes well for this building as it offers prime and modern office space. The building is owned in a VAT registered entity, making a zero rated VAT transaction a possibility. Nett Income Updated 28 August 2015 R61,144pm Please find attached images, plans and relevant information on this prime commercial property now released. Price Guideline: R8 Terms of purchase: 10% deposit, 10% buyers commission + VAT, balance of purchase price 30 days from date of acceptance. Excellent investment building featuring good returns and scope to increase income. The subject property is surrounded by good quality buildings. About Elisras (Lephalale): The growing economy of Lephalale is dominated by mining, electricity production, tourism, agriculture and game farming. Lephalale or Ellisras is a developing town in the Limpopo province of South Africa immediately east of the Waterberg Coalfield. BP - JO Garage - 0.1km BP Shop - Ellisras - 0.1km Convenience Centre - 0.1km NG Kerk - Albertyn - 0.1km Nedbank - Lephalale - 0.2km Agent Details: Giovanni Gaggia CHOPROP HOLDINGS S.A PTY (LTD) 146 Willem Botha Wierda Park 0157 Gauteng South Africa Centurion www.choprop.com

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days The Story of Philosophy is the ultimate exploration of 2,500 years of Western philosophy. From the Ancient Greeks to modern thinkers, The Story of Philosophy brings a stunning and simple approach to tackle history's biggest ideas. Professor Bryan Magee takes you from the origins of philosophy to the present day, from Plato to Popper and into the future. This essential guide is fully updated to include thoughts on our modern society, exploring science and democracy, and posing the question: where do we go from here? Celebrate the world's most revolutionary concepts and understand how these ideas continue to shape our world. Develop your own perspectives and explore relevant issues such as modern logic and religion with this wonderfully comprehensive illustrated guide. In a world of evolving ideas, The Story of Philosophy is a fantastic resource to revisit again and again. Previous edition ISBN 9781405353335 Features Summary With an exploration of 2,500 years of Western philosophy. This title takes you from the origins of philosophy to the present day, from Plato to Popper and into the future... Author Bryan Magee Publisher DK Pub Release date 20160530 Pages 240 ISBN 0-241-24126-X ISBN 13 978-0-241-24126-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell by chance into the hands of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins. From Sauron's fastness in the Dark Tower of Mordor, his power spread far and wide. Sauron gathered all the Great Rings to him, but always he searched for the One Ring that would complete his dominion. When Bilbo reached his eleventy-first birthday he disappeared, bequeathing to his young cousin Frodo the Ruling Ring and a perilous quest: to journey across Middle-earth, deep into the shadow of the Dark Lord, and destroy the Ring by casting it into the Cracks of Doom. The Lord of the Rings tells of the great quest undertaken by Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the Wizard; the hobbits Merry, Pippin, and Sam; Gimli the Dwarf; Legolas the Elf; Boromir of Gondor; and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider. This new edition includes the fiftieth-anniversary fully corrected text setting and, for the first time, an extensive new index. J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973), beloved throughout the world as the creator of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, was a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford, a fellow of Pembroke College, and a fellow of Merton College until his retirement in 1959. His chief interest was the linguistic aspects of the early English writtentradition, but while he studied classic works of the past, he was creating a set of his own. Praise for The Lord of the Rings "An extraordinary work -- pure excitement." -- New York Times Book Review "One of the great fairy-tale quests in modern literature." -- Time "A remarkable book." -- Newsweek "One of the very few works of genius in recent literature." -- New Republic "A work of immense narrative power that can sweep the reader up and hold him enthralled for days and weeks." -- The Nation "Here are beauties which pierce like swords or burn like cold iron." -- C. S. Lewis "The first thing one asks of an adventure story is that the adventure should be various and exciting... Tolkien's invention is unflagging." -- W. H. Auden "J.R.R. Tolkien's epic trilogy remains the ultimate quest, the ultimate battle between good and evil, the ultimate chronicle of stewardship of the earth. Endlessly imitated, it never has been surpassed." -- Kansas City Star "A masterful story... an epic in its own way... with elements of high adventure, suspense, mystery, poetry, and fantasy." -- Boston Sunday Herald Features Summary One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths... Author J. R. R. Tolkien Publisher Houghton Mifflin (Trade) Release date 20051001 Pages 1178 ISBN 0-618-64561-6 ISBN 13 978-0-618-64561-9

 Marq de Villiers, whose family has been in South Africa for more than 300 years, has travelled to every corner of Africa in search of ancient empires which cut across modern national and traditional boundaries: Great Zimbabwe, at its height before the end of the Crusades; the Land of the Zanj, which the Arabs traded with for centuries before Europe had ever heard of it; the kings of the Kongo, who so impressed the Portuguese in the late 15 century; the Ashanti kingdoms; the ancient kingdom of Benin; the great empires of the Sahel. In his travels, Marq flies in an old plane piloted by an arms smuggler, travels downriver on a barge through some of the least explored jungles in Africa, hires an armed-to-the-teeth four-wheeler driven by a mercenary, and sails in a dhow manned by 4 Swahili teenagers - all through a landscape inhabited by villians and heroes, rascals and saints, and ordinary people.  He tells their stories of what it is like to live in this 'place of prodigies, of great amazements'.  Amplifying and giving context to these tales are the legends, folktales and histories collected by his co-author, Sheila Hirtle. Soft cover, fairly good condition.  The cover has a minor crease at the corner.  Pen inscription on the first page.  399 pages.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours When it Comes to Badness, There's Nothing New Under the Sun In her best-selling book Bad Girls of the Bible, Liz Curtis Higgs breathed new life into ancient stories depicting eight of the most infamous women in scriptural history, from Jezebel to Delilah. Biblically sound and cutting-edge fresh, Bad Girls already has helped thousands of women experience God's grace anew by learning more about our nefarious sisters. And there are more where they came from! With Really Bad Girls of the Bible, Liz reveals the power of God's sovereignty in the lives of other shady ladies we know by reputation but have rarely studied in depth: Bathsheba, the bathing beauty. Jael, the tent-peg-toting warrior princess. Herodias, the horrible beheader. Tamar, the widow and not-so-timid temptress. Athaliah, the deadly daughter of Jezebel. And three ancient women whose names we do not know but who have much to teach us: the ashamed Adulteress, the bewitching Medium of En Dor, and the desperate Bleeding Woman. The eye-opening stories of these eight "Really Bad" women demonstrate one really life-changing concept: the sovereign power of God to rule our hearts and our lives with grace, compassion, and hope. Features Summary Provides a modern retelling, the Biblical text, and historical background of the stories behind Bathsheba, Tamar, Athaliah, and other women portrayed with imperfect characteristics.. Author Liz Curtis Higgs Publisher Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Release date 19200101 Pages 289 ISBN 1-57856-126-4 ISBN 13 978-1-57856-126-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Conflict is an inevitable part of life, according to this ancient Chinese classic of strategy, but everything necessary to deal with conflict wisely, honorably, victoriously, is already present within us. Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, "The Art of War " is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, "The Art of War " applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict. Features Summary First mass market edition - the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world. Translated by Thomas Cleary. Author Sun Tzu (Author), Thomas Cleary (Translator) Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc Release date 20050303 Pages 170 ISBN 1-59030-225-7 ISBN 13 978-1-59030-225-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 20 - 25 working days 'Indonesian Food' is the most comprehensive account of this ancient, exotic and varied cuisine ever published. Sri Owen, the world's leading authority, provides over 100 mouthwatering recipes, from staples and basics to food for festivals and special occasions. All recipes have fascinating introductions which place them in their regional and cultural settings and are easy to follow. The book is split into two parts - in part one a series of introductory chapters examine the role of food in Sri's life, in Indonesian culture and society, with recipes to accompany. Part two explains the essential ingredients and techniques of Indonesian cookery, with notes on availability and substitutions and discussions of modern developments, again with the relevant recipes and variations to accompany each technique. Painstakingly researched, and complemented by the superb photography of Gus Filgate, this book captures all aspects of this diverse culinary culture. Features Summary 'Indonesian Food' is the most comprehensive account of this ancient, exotic and varied cuisine ever published. Sri Owen, the world's leading authority... Author Sri Owen Publisher Pavilion Books Release date 20151112 Pages 288 ISBN 1-910496-71-5 ISBN 13 978-1-910496-71-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days After KING SOLOMON'S CURSE comes Andy McDermott's newest Wilde and Chase novel, in which the intrepid pair find themselves in a race against time - before modern civilization is brought to its knees... World-famous archaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband, ex-SAS bodyguard Eddie Chase, believe their days of danger are behind them. But when Nina is framed for the theft of a priceless artefact in a daring raid on a luxury cruise ship, she has no choice but to flee. On the run, Nina discovers that a shadowy group is searching for an ancient Atlantean weapon with destructive power beyond comprehension. Eddie - helped by a multi-talented team of friends - must risk his own life to learn who is pulling the strings. In a continent-crossing race against time, hunted by enemies with deadly ambitions, only Nina and Eddie can unearth the truth before a devastating force is unleashed on the world... Features Summary After KING SOLOMON'S CURSE comes Andy McDermott's newest Wilde and Chase novel, in which the intrepid pair find themselves in a race against time - to stop an ancient Atlantean weapon (more powerful than an H-bomb) from falling into the wrong hands... Author Andy McDermott Publisher Headline Book Publishing Release date 20180913 Pages 576 ISBN 1-4722-3690-4 ISBN 13 978-1-4722-3690-6

Title: The Seer Subtitle: Volume One of The O Manuscript Author: Lars Muhl Publisher: Watkins (2016) ISBN-10: 1780282788 ISBN-13: 9781780289823 Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 154 Dimensions: 18.4 x 12.2 x 1.5 cm +++ by Lars Muhl +++ The Seer is a compelling account of one man's spiritual awakening, written with extraordinary energy, can-dour and humility. The first of three books that together comprise The O Manuscript, it is the beginning of a personal and philosophical quest that challenges conventional wisdom and takes the reader on a mystical journey through ancient history and modern times. The book begins with the author at a crossroads, suffering from debilitating health, his personal and professional lives disintegrating around him. Bed-ridden for three years, Lars Muhl was put in touch with a seer who helped him, over the telephone initially, to recover his energy and brought him back to life. The Seer became his spiritual leader, teaching him the inner truths of existence. We travel with him to Montsegur, a remote mountain village and castle in southern France, where he meets the Seer and begins his remarkable and challenging adventure. The book is not only a spellbinding introduction to the ancient vision of cosmic interconnections, but also a critical evaluation of a long list of limiting New Age dogmas. When Lars and the Seer part, the latter hands an old manuscript into the author s care a doorway to further revelations.