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Heritage of Evidence in the British Museum - Peter Masters Softcover.  I send by Ordinary mail and supply a tracking number. I combine postage. I also combine postage with Petersbooks and Jessies. Because of postage costs it is sometimes better to to order more than one book, as I charge by weight and combine postage it is more cost effective. For Book Condition see images below. Please quote Username or order number when making a payment                        

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) The pictures in this book were chosen from the many hundreds of 35mm colour slides Bill Reed took on and off the route stretching from London to Aberdeen. Station scenes, views on works and in sheds are featured. They roughly cover a period from 1951 to 1967 and depict the last gasp of steam before the introduction of diesels. As if on some imaginary journey, the book begins at King's Cross station wanders over to Liverpool Street steps into Great Eastern country then meanders north to finish at Aberdeen. It is noticeable that Bill has depicted marvellously the post WWII atmosphere on the railways when steam was on its last legs; the vast majority of the locomotives are in a very grimy condition and a number are seen on the scrap line. There is also evidence of how complicated and labour intensive it was to run a steam engine the vast coal hoppers and water tanks are examples to this submission. Looking back now at the 1950s and 1960s, Bill says he would have taken many more pictures of steam locomotives. But that is no matter, he has taken enough to give us more than a hint of what it was like in those last days. Format:Paperback Pages:128

The British Empire - The Story Of A Nations Heritage - Set Of 6 Books By Time - Life International First Editions, Hard Covers, Published By Ferndale 1979 Cover Boards Clean & Bright. Binding Tight & Strong. Inscription On Front Flyleaves In Black Pen. Light Browning Of Pages. Postage Within South Africa Will Be R100.00 Overseas Buyers Can Contact Us For A Postal Quote.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This magnificent compendium of outstanding British walks brings together the finest selection of Pathfinder (R) Walks in Britain's officially designated places of scenic beauty and historic interest: National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Scenic Areas, Heritage Coast, National Trails and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There are 100 walking gems in this collection, recommended by a group of experienced authors and guides. The walks span a range of distances and degrees of challenge and are organised by region with coverage across England, Wales and Scotland. Features Summary 100 Outstanding British Walks is lavishly illustrated with stunning landscape photography and informative introductions to each of the walks. It is designed to be enjoyed at home... Publisher Ordnance Survey/Crimson Release date 20180922 Pages 304 ISBN 0-319-09086-8 ISBN 13 978-0-319-09086-2

  Richard Dawkins - The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution - Paperbackin good, clean and tight condition.    Signature Reviewed by Jonah LehrerRichard Dawkins begins The Greatest Show on Earth with a short history of his writing career. He explains that all of his previous books have naïvely assumed the fact of evolution, which meant that he never got around to laying out the evidence that it [evolution] is true. This shouldn't be too surprising: science is an edifice of tested assumptions, and just as physicists must assume the truth of gravity before moving on to quantum mechanics, so do biologists depend on the reality of evolution. It's the theory that makes every other theory possible.Yet Dawkins also came to realize that a disturbingly large percentage of the American and British public didn't share his enthusiasm for evolution. In fact, they actively abhorred the idea, since it seemed to contradict the Bible and diminish the role of God. So Dawkins decided to write a book for these history-deniers, in which he would dispassionately demonstrate the truth of evolution beyond sane, informed, intelligent doubt.After only a few pages of The Greatest Show on Earth, however, it becomes clear that Dawkins doesn't do dispassionate, and that he's not particularly interested in convincing believers to believe in evolution. He repeatedly compares creationists and Holocaust deniers, which is a peculiar way of reaching out to the other side. Elsewhere, Dawkins calls those who don't subscribe to evolution ignorant, fatuously ignorant and ridiculous. All of which raises the point: who, exactly, is supposed to read this book? Is Dawkins preaching to the choir or trying to convert the uninformed? While The Greatest Show on Earth might fail as a work of persuasive rhetoric—Dawkins is too angry and acerbic to convince his opponents—it succeeds as an encyclopedic summary of evolutionary biology. If Charles Darwin walked into a 21st-century bookstore and wanted to know how his theory had fared, this is the book he should pick up.Dawkins remains a superb translator of complex scientific concepts. It doesn't matter if he's spinning metaphors for the fossil record (like a spy camera in a murder trial) or deftly explaining the method by which scientists measure the genetic difference between distinct species: he has a way of making the drollest details feel like a revelation. Even if one already believes in the survival of the fittest, there is something thrilling about learning that the hoof of a horse is homologous to the fingernail of the human middle finger, or that some dinosaurs had a second brain of ganglion cells in their pelvis, which helped compensate for the tiny brain in their head. As Darwin famously noted, There is grandeur in this view of life. What Dawkins demonstrates is that this view of life isn't just grand: it's also undeniably true. Color illus.    

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days This text examines events in British history from the Norman Conquest to the Wars of the Roses and the Tudor accession. Mysteries, including the death of the two princes and the death of William Rufus, promote pupils' analytical skills through evidence, historical interpretations and imaginative exercise sections. This title also introduces pupils to the key issues of everyday people's lives through to kingship, the church, the development of warfare and the Crusades.;The book is part of a series which covers British history from the earliest times through to the 20th century. Extensive use is made of contemporary illustrative sources and written evidence, and graded questions based on the text and evidence are also included to test pupils' historical skills. Features Summary The "In Search of History" series offers texts that are lively, filled with purposeful exercises and suitable for use across the ability range. This book covers the period from 1066 to 1485... Author John F. Aylett Publisher Hodder Murray Release date 19830601 Pages 96 ISBN 0-7131-0685-9 ISBN 13 978-0-7131-0685-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This is an OCR endorsed resourceBuild strong subject knowledge and skills in A Level History using the in-depth analysis and structured support in this tailor-made series for OCR's British period studies and enquiries.- Develops the analytical skills required to succeed in the period study by organising the narrative content around the key issues for students to explore- Enhances understanding of the chosen historical period, supplying a wealth of extracts and sources that offer opportunities to practise the evaluative skills needed for the enquiry- Progressively improves study skills through developmental activities and advice on answering practice exam questions- Helps students to review, revise and reflect on the course material through chapter summaries and revision activities that consolidate topic knowledge- Equips students with transferable critical thinking skills, presenting contrasting academic opinions that encourage A Level historians to make informed judgements on major debatesEach title in the OCR A Level History series contains one or two British period studies and its associated enquiry, providing complete support for every option in Unit Group 1.England 1485-1603This title explores the reigns of the Tudor monarchs from Henry VII to Elizabeth I through two British period studies and one enquiry. It allows an in-depth understanding of the key historical knowledge, terms and concepts relevant to the period studied and encourages the critical use of evidence in investigating and assessing historical questions in the associated enquiry: 'Mid Tudor Crises 1547-1558'.This title covers the following period studies and enquiry:- England 1485-1547- Mid Tudor Crises 1547-1558- Elizabethan England Features Summary Build strong subject knowledge and skills in A Level History using the in-depth analysis and structured support in this tailor-made series for OCR's British period studies and enquiries. Author Nicholas Fellows (Author), Mary Dicken (Author) Publisher Hodder Education Release date 20150626 Pages 280 ISBN 1-4718-3669-X ISBN 13 978-1-4718-3669-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days At the Central Criminal Court, an eager crowd awaits the trial of Victoria Lamartine, an active participant in the Resistance during the war. She is now employed at the Family Hotel in Soho, where Major Eric Thoseby has been found murdered. The cause of death? A stabbing reminiscent of techniques developed by the Maquisards. While the crime is committed in England, its roots are buried in a vividly depicted wartime France. Thoseby is believed to have fathered Lamartine's child, and the prosecution insist that his death is revenge for his abandonment of Lamartine and her arrest by the Gestapo. A last-minute change in Lamartine's defence counsel grants solicitor Nap Rumbold just eight days to prove her innocence, with the highest of stakes should he fail. The proceedings of the courtroom are interspersed with Rumbold's perilous quest for evidence, which is aided by his old wartime comrades. Features Summary A masterful and atmospheric mystery combining high stakes courtroom drama with a search for evidence in a war-torn Europe, where the roots of the central deadly crime lie buried. Author Michael Gilbert (Author), Martin Edwards (Introduction by) Publisher British Library Publishing Release date 20190310 ISBN 0-7123-5228-7 ISBN 13 978-0-7123-5228-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days In this riveting new book, John Laband, pre-eminent historian of the Zulu Kingdom, tackles some of the questions that swirl around the assassination in 1828 of King Shaka, the celebrated founder of the Zulu Kingdom and war leader of legendary brilliance: Why did prominent members of the royal house conspire to kill him? Just how significant a part did the white hunter-traders settled at Port Natal play in their royal patron's downfall? Why were Shaka's relations with the British Cape Colony key to his survival? And why did the powerful army he had created acquiesce so tamely in the usurpation of the throne by Dingane, his half-brother and assassin? In his search for answers Laband turns to the Zulu voice heard through recorded oral testimony and praise-poems, and to the written accounts and reminiscences of the Port Natal trader-hunters and the despatches of Cape officials. In the course of probing and assessing this evidence the author vividly brings the early Zulu kingdom and its inhabitants to life. He throws light on this elusive character of and his own unpredictable intentions, while illuminating the fears and ambitions of those attempting to prosper and survive in his hazardous kingdom: a kingdom that nevertheless endured in all its essential characteristics, particularly militarily, until its destruction fifty one years later in 1879 by the British; and whose fate, legend has it, Shaka predicted with his dying breath. Features Summary In this riveting new book, John Laband, pre-eminent historian of the Zulu Kingdom, tackles some of the questions that swirl around the assassination in 1828 of King Shaka... Author John Laband Publisher Jonathan Ball Publishers SA Release date 20170815 Pages 226 ISBN 1-86842-807-9 ISBN 13 978-1-86842-807-6

2001 first edition with 237 pages in good condition. R46 postage in SA. Who were "The Strange Ones"? In this fascinating study of heritage, Brenda Sullivan expands on her investigation of a "pre-San" race from her first book, "Spirit of the Rocks." She dismisses the theory that all rock art is the work of the Bushmen, based on her research that the San married outside their clans and thus roamed throughout sub-Saharan Africa for millennia. The San refer to rock engravings as the work of their ancestors. Brenda Sullivan launches into a compelling study of the San bloodlines based on evidence of their wanderings and the knowledge that Africa was circumnavigated for the second time as early as 470 BCE at the request of the Carthaginian king, Xerxes. She emphasizes the preservation of South African rock engravings. "In South Africa the emphasis on fertility, as evinced by the engraved symbols and figures recognizable as such by traditional healers and diviners, and the lack of rock engravings depicting scenes of violence or brutality, should awaken in a reader's mind the urgency of a universal need to respect Earth, our Mother - and to restore to harmony the things of this Earth, this Eden," says Sullivan

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Maqoma was the most renowned Xhosa chief of South Africa¿s 19th century Cape-Xhosa Wars and arguably one of Africa¿s greatest resistance leaders of the colonial period. He was a man of considerable intellect and eloquence, striving to maintain traditional social structures and the power of the Xhosa royalty in the face of colonial depredations and dispossession. When accommodation and diplomacy failed, Maqoma led Xhosa forces in three separate wars against the British-ruled Cape Colony. Evidence suggests that Maqoma made covert attempts to undermine the Nongqawuse Cattle Killing prophecies of 1856-57 which brought devastation on the Xhosa nation. Imprisoned on Robben Island for 12 years, Maqoma was paroled in 1869. When he attempted to resettle on his stolen land, however, he was re-banished to the infamous island prison, where he died under mysterious circumstances in 1873. And yet his name lives on. In vivid prose the author records the life of a leader of exrtaordinary tenacity, flexibility, political and martial skills, who tragically became the victim of colonial domination. Features Summary Maqoma was born in 1798, Right Hand Son of Ngqika, King of the Rharhabe division of the Xhosa nation. He was a man of considerable intellect and eloquence... Author Timothy J. Stapleton Publisher Amava Heritage Publishing Release date 20151102 Pages 368 ISBN 0-620-68352-X ISBN 13 978-0-620-68352-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The kingdom of Scotland began as a tribal contest and ended as a political contraversy. This guide traces the history of the Scottish crown from Kenneth Macalpin in 843 AD to Jame VI in 1603 when the crown became one with England. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel. Features Summary The kingdom of Scotland began as a tribal contest and ended as a political contraversy. This guide traces the history of the Scottish crown from Kenneth Macalpin in 843 AD to Jame VI in 1603 when the crown became one with England... Author Alan Bold Publisher Pitkin Publishing Release date 20010101 Pages 24 ISBN 1-84165-160-5 ISBN 13 978-1-84165-160-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Great Western Railway Stars, Castles and Kings examines the history and workings of these legendary classes of passenger steam locomotives, the first of which, the North Star, was built in 1906. Richly illustrated with over 200 photographs, the book includes illustrated explanations of how Great Western Railway steam engines work; details of the engines' work on named expresses and in ordinary service; overview of the survivors, heritage organizations and their futures; technical specifications and timelines of each class and finally, GWR and British Rail Motive Power Depot codes and train head codes. Features Summary Great Western Railway Stars, Castles and Kings examines the history and workings of these legendary classes of passenger steam locomotives, the first of which... Author Allen Jackson Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd Release date 20180924 Pages 192 ISBN 1-78500-481-6 ISBN 13 978-1-78500-481-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Based on two walks, this guide takes in all the best on offer in Scotland's capital city, detailing all its history, romance, culture and tradition mixed with Edinburgh's 21st-century sophistication and charm. With informative facts and histories of the city's attractions and neighbourhood's, the guide covers the Old Town's majestic Royal Mile, dominated by the grey fortress that is Edinburgh Castle, and the contrasting Georgian elegance of the New Town. Accompanying a range of suggestions for diverting activities and places to visit, the guide has colourful photos of Edinburgh's best views and provides historical detail on the famous landmarks of the city. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, including other titles in our popular City Guides series. Features Summary A new Russian addition to the popular Pitkin City Guides series, this guide points visitors towards the best on offer in Edinburgh through two walks. Contains information on key areas and attractions for visitors to enjoy. Author Annie Bullen Publisher Pitkin Publishing Release date 20100701 Pages 32 ISBN 1-84165-232-6 ISBN 13 978-1-84165-232-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Official companion to the BBC2 primetime series. The Great Pottery Throw Down brought the messy and marvellous world of pottery to life, introducing the nation to the passion and drama of turning lumps of clay into beautiful objects. Now it's back, with more amateur potters limbering up to throw the perfect pot. Meanwhile, viewers and the British public have responded in kind, with pottery evening classes oversubscribed and sales of clay and artisan ceramics soaring. Now enthusiasts and fans of the series can fill in all the gaps with this must-have companion book, which perfectly captures the passion and creative energy of the series. Combining a vibrant and compelling narrative with striking photographs and illustrations, this book offers readers a complete introduction to ceramic art, craft, manufacture, history and culture, bringing the artform and its rich heritage to life on the page. Learn fascinating details about the materials, processes and skills involved, from the alchemy at its core to magical transformations at the potter's wheel. Discover how the history of pottery runs parallel to the evolution of mankind, from terracotta warriors to your coffee mug on the breakfast table. And be inspired by human stories of creativity and craftsmanship, via tales of ancient dynasties, scandals of the Industrial Revolution, midcentury trailblazers, and pottery as modern `art' thanks to contemporary figures like Grayson Perry and Antony Gormley. Features Summary Official companion to the BBC2 primetime series. Author Elizabeth Wilhide (Author), Susie Hodge (As told to) Publisher Pavilion Books Release date 20170112 Pages 240 ISBN 1-911216-42-2 ISBN 13 978-1-911216-42-1