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Fifty Years of Housing - The Story of Garden Cities a first edition hardcover published by Garden Cities in 1972 Picture cover boards are lightly agecoloured, binding is tight & strong, light foxing to front & rear flyleaves Postage inside South Africa R30.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quote Abe #  

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About the product Brenthurst Second Series, number 2. Standard edition limited to 850 copies. Large 4to; original crimson cloth; laminated pictorial dustwrapper, housed in removable protector; tinted top edge; silk markers; pp. 275 + (i), incl. index; several reproductions of contemporary illustrations, in monochrome and full colour. Earlier owner's bookplate to front free endpaper. A few fox spots to fore-edge, else fine."The name of John Blades Currey (1829-1904) is seldom mentioned in histories of southern Africa. Indeed, the young Englishman who arrived at the Cape in 1850 made little direct impact on its story. He was nonetheless to become a profound influence on some of the Cape's most famous men and an astute chronicler of the political and social events of his time. His memoirs, published here for the first time, cover half a century of Cape history, from 1850 to 1900. Soldiering, farming, copper-mining - Currey tried all these; then, on the advice of governor Sir George Grey he joined the Cape civil service. While in its employ in the late 1860s he was entrusted with the task of introducing to a sceptical Europe southern Africa's first diamond, the'Eureka'. Later, as secretary to the government of Griqualand West, he chose the new name of' Kimberley 'for the burgeoning diamond-fields town of New Rush. But in 1875 Currey was blamed for the diggers'rebellion there, and this led to his dismissal from office and blighted his subsequent public career. While he was in Kimbeley Currey befriended two young fortune-hunters, both of whom were to become renowned premiers of the Cape: Cecil John Rhodes and John X. Merriman. To both of them Currey was to remain a lifelong friend and counsellor.. He is revealed in the account not as a politician but as a man who helped to shape politicians, not as a man who made history but rather as one who was passionately part of it. The manuscript forms part of The Brenthurst Collection, as do the majority of the contemporary illustrations which complement the text." Books: John Blades Currey 1850 to 1900: Fifty Years in the Cape Colony

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" television special first aired on NBC December 6, 1964. Fifty years later, it has become a beloved Christmas classic--capturing the heart and wonder of generations of fans. Here is the complete story from the classic TV show, gloriously illustrated in full color and in an elegant gift book edition. Perfect for reading aloud Features Summary The "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" television special first aired on NBC December 6, 1964. Fifty years later, it has become a beloved Christmas classic--capturing the heart and wonder of generations of fans... Author Thea Feldman (Author), Erwin Madrid (Illustrator) Publisher Square Fish Release date 20140909 Pages 40 ISBN 1-250-04760-9 ISBN 13 978-1-250-04760-1

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) "You Can't Always Get What You Want," "Paint It Black," "Satisfaction:" you know all the words but how much do you really know about the inspiration behind them? Or how their melodies were created? All artists reveal themselves through their work and the Rolling Stones are no different: each song exposes a little more of their soul. Rocks Off promises to reveal that soul by deconstructing their best tunes from their incredible fifty years of record making. Written by Stones fanatic, musician, and writer Bill Janovitz, this is a song-by-song chronicle that maps the landmarks of the band's career while expanding upon their recording and personal history through insightful and energetic prose. With its conversational tone - much like friends pouring over old records on a Saturday afternoon - the book presents the musical leaps taken by the band and a discussion of how the lyrical content both reflected and influenced popular culture. The song choices - fifty in all - are chronological and subjective; most of them are the classic hits, however, the book digs deeper into beloved album tracks and songs with unique stories behind them. Looking through the prism of the Stone's music in a fresh way, Rocks Off is the ultimate listening guide and thinking man's companion that will spur readers to dust off those old albums and listen in with a new-found perspective on one of the most famous and acclaimed rock 'n' roll bands of all time. Format:Hardback

Like the mythic cities of Gotham or Gomorrah, London, Ontario was for many years an unrivalled breeding ground of depravity and villainy, the difference being that its monsters were all too real. In its coming to inherit the unwanted distinction of being the serial killer capital of not just Canada-but apparently also the world during this dark age in the city's sordid history- the crimes seen in London over this quarter-century period remain unparalleled and for the most part unsolved. From the earliest documented case of homicidal copycatting in Canada, to the fact that at any given time up to six serial killers were operating at once in the deceivingly serene "Forest City," London was once a place that on the surface presented a veneer of normality when beneath that surface dark things would whisper and stir. Through it all, a lone detective would go on to spend the rest of his life fighting against impossible odds to protect the city against a tidal wave of violence that few ever saw coming, and which to this day even fewer choose to remember. With his death in 2011, he took these demons to his grave with him but with a twist-a time capsule hidden in his basement, and which he intended to one day be opened. Contained inside: a secret cache of his diaries, reports, photographs, and hunches that might allow a new generation of sleuths to pick up where he left off, carry on his fight, and ultimately bring the killers to justice-killers that in many cases are still out there. Murder City is an explosive book over fifty years in the making, and is the history of London, Ontario as never told before. Stranger than fiction, tragic, ironic, horrifying, yet also inspiring, this is the true story of one city under siege, and a book that marks a game changer for the true crime genre.... Michael Arntfield (Author) Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Paperback: 360 pages Publisher: FriesenPress (February 14, 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 1460261828 ISBN-13: 978-1460261828 Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Rick DAmico enjoyed an impressive career in both radio and television broadcasting, spanning over fifty years in the industry. Now, the Emmy Awardwinning newscaster is here to provide readers with hilarious and insightful stories from behind the scenes. DAmico invites readers into his expansive life story. With lightheartedness and an eye toward helping others understand what it takes to succeed in a sometimes ruthless industry, DAmico opens up about his own fascinatingand sometimes unbelievableexperiences. Think you might have what it takes to be in broadcasting? It Just Wasnt Perfect for Me will help you figure that out. Get a glimpse into some of the most iconic moments in modern journalism, straight from a man who lived and breathed them. From DAmicos time reporting live at the Los Angeles riots, to interviewing President Ronald Reagan, to his time reporting live from New York City and Ground Zero in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, you will get the rare experience of being immersed in these iconic broadcasting moments. Written with enlightening candor and refreshing humor, It Just Wasnt Perfect for Me will leave you viewing television newscasters in a whole new light. About the Author Rick DAmico is an Emmy Awardwinning television newscaster with over a fifty-year radio and television career. After getting his start as a disc jockey while serving in the US Air Force, DAmico went on to work with radio stations across the United States before transitioning to television. Soon he found himself working as the news anchor at KSAZ in Phoenix. Some of the highlights of his anchor career include interviewing President Ronald Reagan and reporting live from Ground Zero in the aftermath of 9/11. In addition to an Emmy Award, DAmico received two Associated Press Awards and the Silver Circle Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. A philanthropist, DAmico proudly helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity. DAmico has been married to his wife, Ruth, for forty-seven years. In his free time, you can find DAmico sailing with his family along the San Diego coast. Read more Paperback: 204 pages Language: English Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (January 11, 2017) Rick D'Amico (Author) Rick DAmico is an Emmy Awardwinning television newscaster with over a fifty-year radio and television career. After getting his start as a disc jockey while serving in the US Air Force, DAmico went on to work with radio stations across the United States before transitioning to television. Soon he found himself working as the news anchor at KSAZ in Phoenix. Some of the highlights of his anchor career include interviewing President Ronald Reagan and reporting live from Ground Zero in the aftermath of 9/11. In addition to an Emmy Award, DAmico received two Associated Press Awards and the Silver Circle Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. A philanthropist, DAmico proudly helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity. DAmico has been married to his wife, Ruth, for forty-seven years. In his free time, you can find DAmico sailing with his family along the San Diego coast.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The Beatles have been at the top for fifty years, their music remains exciting, their influence is still huge, their acclaim and achievements cannot be surpassed. But who really were the Beatles, and how did they and everything else in the 1960s fuse so explosively? Mark Lewisohn's three-part biography is the first true and accurate account of the Beatles, a contextual history built upon impeccable research and written with energy, style, objectivity and insight. This first volume covers the crucial and less-known early period - the Liverpool and Hamburg years of a hungry rock and roll band, when all the sharp characters and situations take shape. This is the Beatles like you've never read them before. It isn't just 'another book', it's the book, from the world-acknowledged authority. Forget what you know and discover the complete story. Features Summary The first part of the definitive three-volume biography of the Beatles Author Mark Lewisohn Publisher Little, Brown Release date 20131010 Pages 946 ISBN 0-316-72960-4 ISBN 13 978-0-316-72960-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A beautifully illustrative history of the world's most iconic and popular cars of all time. Perfect for children and adult motoring fans alike!Cars do so much more than get us from A to B: they are vehicles of beauty that allow drivers to determine their own destination. Trace their extraordinary history in this gorgeously illustrated guide, from Benz's first motor wagon to the jet-propelled ThrustSSC. Along the way, discover how the social upheavals of the past 140 years diverted the car's journey: two world wars, economic crashes, the digital revolution and more. Finally, explore the fantastical cars that have been imagined in film and the incredible vehicles that await us in the future.If you liked The Car Book, Fifty Cars that Changed the World and Car Science, you'll love The Story of the Car.Written by acclaimed motor expert Giles Chapman, and beautifully illustrated by the Us Now design studio, this is a visual treat for anyone who is fascinated by cars.The Story of the Car is the start of a groundbreaking series of stunning books on the social history of transport, with The Story of Flight and The Story of Space Travel to follow. Features Summary A beautifully illustrated history of the world's most iconic vehicle: the car. Perfect for children and adult motoring fans alike! Author Giles Chapman (Author), Us Now (Illustrator) Publisher Wren & Rook Release date 20170708 Pages 48 ISBN 1-5263-6026-8 ISBN 13 978-1-5263-6026-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The University of Iowa is a leading light in the writing world. In addition to the Iowa Writers' Workshop for poets and fiction writers, it houses the prestigious Nonfiction Writing Program (NWP), which was the first full-time masters-granting program in this genre in the United States. Over the past three decades the NWP has produced some of the most influential nonfiction writers in the country. I'll Tell You Mine is an extraordinary anthology, a book rooted in Iowa's successful program that goes beyond mere celebration to present some of the best nonfiction writing of the past thirty years. Eighteen pieces produced by Iowa graduates exemplify the development of both the program and the field of nonfiction writing. Each is accompanied by commentary from the author on a challenging issue presented by the story and the writing process, including drafting, workshopping, revising, and listening to (or sometimes ignoring) advice. The essays are put into broader context by a prologue from Robert Atwan, founding editor of the Best American Essays series, who details the rise of nonfiction as a literary genre since the New Journalism of the 1960s. Creative nonfiction is the fastest-growing writing concentration in the country, with more than one hundred and fifty programs in the United States. I'll Tell You Mine shows why Iowa's leads the way. Its insider's view of the Iowa program experience and its wealth of groundbreaking nonfiction writing will entertain readers and inspire writers of all kinds. Features Summary Collection of stories by graduates of the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program. Author Hope Edelman (Author), Robin Hemley (Author) Publisher University of Chicago Press Release date 20180803 Pages 280 ISBN 0-226-30633-X ISBN 13 978-0-226-30633-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This is the new updated paperback edition. In the proud history of Heart of Midlothian football club, one season stands out as their finest ever. Now, fifty years on from that memorable 1957/58 campaign which brought the League Championship to Gorgie, read the full inside story of how they did it and what it meant to the fans. It was without question the golden age of the club, when players like Alfie Conn Sr, Willie Bauld, Jimmy Wardhaugh, Dave Mackay and Alex Young left Rangers and Celtic trailing in their wake, scored a record number of goals in a season and won the League Championship by a huge margin.In "Hearts' Greatest Ever Season", lifelong supporter Mike Buckle brings the whole remarkable story to life and details how, after sixty-one years without a championship win, the club finally achieved their goal. For Hearts fans who remember those heady days, this is an apt and nostalgic reminder of the times. For younger fans who have lived through the rollercoaster years of the Wallace Mercer era, the Deans and Robinson ownership, the threats of the club being wound up and the Romanov revolution which has promised so much but failed to deliver, "Hearts' Greatest Ever Season" offers the hope that history might one day be repeated and that the dream of the League title returning to Gorgie could become reality once again. Features Summary In the proud history of Heart of Midlothian football club, one season stands out as their finest ever. This book features the memorable 1957/58 campaign which brought the League Championship to Gorgie... Author Mike Buckle Publisher Black And White Publishing Release date 20080902 Pages 256 ISBN 1-84502-217-3 ISBN 13 978-1-84502-217-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Nearly half a century after the defeat of the Third Reich, Nazism remains a subject of extensive historical inquiry, general interest, and, alarmingly, a source of inspiration for resurgent fascism in Europe. Goodrick-Clarke's powerful and timely book traces the intellectual roots of Nazism back to a number of influential occult and millenarian sects in the Habsburg Empire during its waning years. These sects combined notions of popular nationalism with an advocacy of Aryan racism and a proclaimed need for German world-rule. This book provides the first serious account of the way in which Nazism was influenced by powerful millenarian and occult sects that thrived in Germany and Austria almost fifty years before the rise to power of Adolf Hitler. These millenarian sects (principally the Ariosophists) espoused a mixture of popular nationalism, Aryan racism, and occultism to support their advocacy of German world-rule. Over time their ideas and symbols, filtered through nationalist-racist groups associated with the infant Nazi party, came to exert a strong influence on Himmler's SS. The fantasies thus fueled were played out with terrifying consequences in the realities structured into the Third Reich: Auschwitz, Sobibor, and Treblinka, the hellish museums of Nazi apocalypse, had psychic roots reaching back to millenial visions of occult sects. Beyond what the TImes Literary Supplement calls an intriguing study of apocalyptic fantasies, this bizarre and fascinating story contains lessons we cannot afford to ignore. Features Summary This work traces the intellectual roots of Nazism back to a number of influential occult and millenarian sects in the Hapsburg Empire during its waning years... Author Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke Publisher New York University Press Release date 19930901 Pages 203 ISBN 0-8147-3060-4 ISBN 13 978-0-8147-3060-7

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) A stunning new edition of this timeless classic. This is the best loved of all the Chronicles of Narnia - the first one ever written, and the one everybody remembers reading as a child. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe introduced readers to the wonders and enchantment of Narnia when it was first published almost fifty years ago. Since then, the hearts and imaginations of millions of readers have been captured by the story of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, who step through a magic wardrobe into Narnia, once the peaceful land of Talking Beasts, dwarfs, giants and fauns, but now frozen into eternal winter by the evil White Witch. Christian Birmingham's beautiful illustrations, accompanied by a sensitively abridged text, introduce this wonderful story to a younger audience. Format:Hardback Pages:48

1995. Hard cover with dust cover. 276 pages. Very good condition. Under 1kg. During the second world war Eric Lomax was forced to work on the notorious Burma-Siam Railway and was tortured by the Japanese for making a crude radio. Left emotionally scarred and unable to form normal relationships Lomax suffered for years until, with the help of his wife Patti and the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, he came to terms with what had happened and, fifty years after the terrible events, was able to meet one of his tormentors. The Railway Man is an incredible story of innocence betrayed, and of survival and courage in the face of horror. Winner of the Waterstones Esquire Award for Non-Fiction, the JR Ackerley Prize and the NCR Book Award.