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Buy National Trust Walker39s Notebook By National Trust for R339.00
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Buy National Trust Handbook 2013 By National Trust for R329.00
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Buy National Trust Book Of Baking (Hardcover, 2nd Revised Edition) for R373.00
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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days When the National Trust decided to take on the care of gardens, the aim was that these would be the very best of their kind in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Trust now has the finest collection of gardens ever assembled under one ownership - the greatest in number, diversity, historic importance and quality. Taken together they contain the world's most important collection of cultivated plants, distinguished for their beauty, rarity, historical interest and scientific value. First published in 1996, this new edition has been substantially revised to showcase superb new photography, and to introduce recently acquired properties such as Greenway in Devon and the gardens of houses such as Red House in Kent and Tyntesfield in Somerset. Stephen Lacey paints a vivid picture of individual Trust gardens through historical and horticultural perspectives. He gives his personal take, describing the present state of each and placing it firmly within the context of gardening history in Britain. Moseley Old Hall in Staffordshire; magnificent eighteenth-century landscapes such as 'Capability' Brown's at Petworth in Sussex; Victorian Gardens like Biddulph Grange in Staffordshire, with its wealth of new plants introduced from all over the world; and the famous plantsmen's gardens of the last century, such as Nymans in Sussex, Sissinghurst Castle in Kent, and Hidcote in Gloucestershire. Features Summary When the National Trust decided to take on the care of gardens, the aim was that these would be the very best of their kind in England, Wales and Northern Ireland... Author Stephen Lacey Publisher National Trust Books Release date 20051001 Pages 400 ISBN 1-905400-00-4 ISBN 13 978-1-905400-00-3
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The National Trust Book of Ruins - Brian Bailey   Weight 1.3 Kg     Hardcover With a Dust Jacket I send by Ord inary mail and supply a tracking number.   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. I combine postage. I also combine postage with Jessies.    
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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Take an inspirational month-by-month journey through the seasons with The Nature Yearbook 2019: A Children's Almanac. Beautifully illustrated by Elly Jahnz and written by nature lover and wild swimmer Anna Wilson, this fantastic, fully illustrated guide to the year includes nature spotter guides, indoor and outdoor craft and activity ideas, seasonal recipes and celebrations of religious festivals and special days, such as the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. A wonderful gift to treasure and explore over the coming year, this gorgeous nature yearbook will encourage young readers to connect with nature and the world around them. Features Summary Take an inspirational month-by-month journey through the seasons with The Nature Yearbook 2019: A Children's Almanac. Beautifully illustrated by Elly Jahnz and written by nature lover and wild swimmer Anna Wilson... Author Anna Wilson (Author), Elly Jahnz (Illustrator) Publisher Nosy Crow Ltd Release date 20180829 Pages 192 ISBN 1-78800-339-X ISBN 13 978-1-78800-339-1
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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Get creative with this super-cute colouring book, the newest title in the bestselling Colouring Cards and Envelopes series. The twenty-four gorgeous designs include magical unicorns, adorable kittens, charming rainbows and more, and are perfect for all ages to decorate and send to family and friends. Pick up your pencils and experiment with your colour palette or try different materials to make each card truly unique! With enough blank space inside for a message, envelopes to customise and cute stickers to seal your card, each book is the complete creative package! Features Summary Get creative with this super-cute colouring book, the newest title in the bestselling Colouring Cards and Envelopes series. With enough blank space inside for a message... Author Rebecca Jones Publisher Nosy Crow Ltd Release date 20170803 Pages 74 ISBN 1-78800-089-7 ISBN 13 978-1-78800-089-5
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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days John Drawbridge has moved to Widemoat Castle to learn to become a knight. And there is a LOT to learn... How to charge with a lance on horseback without falling off. Why the spiral staircases always go up in a clockwise direction. How to defend the castle against invading parties. Why the plates served at banquets are made of stale bread (and why you shouldn't eat them...). And much, MUCH more. So it's no wonder that John decides to keep a diary (even if it is only an imaginary one...) of his time at the castle. Things REALLY liven up when the castle is attacked by an invading Welsh party - but can John foil their plot before it's too late...? Features Summary John Drawbridge has moved to Widemoat Castle to learn to become a knight. So it's no wonder that John decides to keep a diary (even if it is only an imaginary one... Author Philip Ardagh (Author), Jamie Littler (Illustrator) Publisher Nosy Crow Ltd Release date 20170426 Pages 192 ISBN 0-85763-901-3 ISBN 13 978-0-85763-901-1
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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days From the sculpted topiary at Hidcote Manor to spectacular summer container planting at Powis Castle and stylish contemporary border planting at Packwood House, the gardens of the National Trust are a fantastic source of inspiration for gardeners of all standards. In this book, keen gardener and design historian Jacq Barber shows how different elements in the National Trust's gardens can be applied to your garden - whether it is large space, courtyard or just a balcony. National Trust Head Gardeners give unique insights and tips throughout, showing you how to apply their expertise to reinterpret your garden while still retaining your own individual creative style. With chapters on how to introduce design elements of structure and texture, what to plant in each season to bring colour to your garden throughout the year, how to use various water features and imaginative plant combinations for pots and containers, along with advice on delicious edible planting and creating wild flower gardens. This practical guide is a sumptuously illustrated, inspirational source of creative ideas that can be adopted and adapted to suit all gardens, no matter what their size, shape or budget. Features Summary A design sourcebook for your garden taking inspiration from National Trust gardens. Author Jacq Barber Publisher National Trust Books Release date 20130516 Pages 176 ISBN 1-907892-41-9 ISBN 13 978-1-907892-41-7
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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Cakes, Bakes and Biscuits is a treasury of modern and classic recipes from the National Trust that you can create in the comfort of your own home, on a lazy Sunday or with the kids. From classic favourites like Victoria sponge and simple fruit cake to treats for children, perfect preserves and even savoury breads and bites, there are over 100 delicious recipes to make and enjoy. These recipes include a variety of cakes, muffins, flapjacks, fancies, scones, tarts, buns, cookies - and even custard cream biscuits! There's a section on savoury bakes too. This book also includes regional favourites such as Barm Brack from Wales, Bath Buns and Banbury Cakes. There are also recipes with fascinating connections to NT properties too - Secretary Tarts from Polesden Lacey and Kedleston Marmalade Cake. With tips and techniques to ensure you get a perfect result every time, Cakes, Bakes and Biscuits is the perfect accompaniment to a classic British teatime. Features Summary Cakes, Bakes and Biscuits is a treasury of modern and classic recipes from the National Trust that you can create in the comfort of your own home, on a lazy Sunday or with the kids... Author National Trust Publisher National Trust Books Release date 20161004 Pages 224 ISBN 1-909881-85-6 ISBN 13 978-1-909881-85-3
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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days The West Country is famed for its orchards, but why are they here? As the campaign to save and celebrate English orchards gathers momentum, this book explores their fascinating and - until now - neglected history. Why is Glastonbury known as Avalon, the Isle of Apples? What made Redstreak Cyder the most popular drink of the seventeenth century? Who was Dr Ashmead, cultivator of the connoisseur's favourite apple, Ashmead's Kernel? How did a Somerset vicar come to make cider for Queen Victoria?This rich, wide-ranging book takes a long historic look at changing fashions and fortunes - asking why thirteenth-century monks and Edwardian landowners planted orchards, and why post-war governments paid farmers to destroy them. The author argues that Apple Day (October 21) should be made our national autumn holiday. He examines the role of Common Ground, the National Trust and other organisations in preserving and restoring orchards, and asks: what can we do to make our orchards as profitable as they were in centuries past? Features Summary Asking why thirteenth-century monks and Edwardian landowners planted orchards, and why post-war governments paid farmers to destroy them, the author argues that Apple Day (October 21) should be made our national autumn holiday... Author James Russell Publisher Redcliffe Press Ltd Release date 20071012 Pages 144 ISBN 1-904537-75-8 ISBN 13 978-1-904537-75-5
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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The West Country is famed for its orchards, but why are they here? As the campaign to save and celebrate English orchards gathers momentum, this book explores their fascinating and - until now - neglected history. Why is Glastonbury known as Avalon, the Isle of Apples? What made Redstreak Cyder the most popular drink of the seventeenth century? Who was Dr Ashmead, cultivator of the connoisseur's favourite apple, Ashmead's Kernel? How did a Somerset vicar come to make cider for Queen Victoria?This rich, wide-ranging book takes a long historic look at changing fashions and fortunes - asking why thirteenth-century monks and Edwardian landowners planted orchards, and why post-war governments paid farmers to destroy them. The author argues that Apple Day (October 21) should be made our national autumn holiday. He examines the role of Common Ground, the National Trust and other organisations in preserving and restoring orchards, and asks: what can we do to make our orchards as profitable as they were in centuries past? Features Summary Asking why thirteenth-century monks and Edwardian landowners planted orchards, and why post-war governments paid farmers to destroy them, the author argues that Apple Day (October 21) should be made our national autumn holiday... Author James Russell Publisher Redcliffe Press Ltd Release date 20071012 Pages 144 ISBN 1-904537-75-8 ISBN 13 978-1-904537-75-5
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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Coined by National Trust co-founder Octavia Hill at the end of the nineteenth century, the phrase 'Green Belt' originally formed part of an impassioned plea to protect the countryside. By the late 1950s, those idealistic Victorian notions had developed into something more complex and divisive. Green Belts became part of the landscape and psyche of post-war Britain, but would lead to conflicts at every level of society - between conservationists and developers, town and country, politicians and people, nimbys and the forces of progress.Growing up on 'the last road in London' on an estate at the edge of the woods, John Grindrod had a childhood that mirrored these tensions. His family, too, seemed caught between two worlds: a wheelchair-bound mother who glowed in the dark; a father who was traumatised by chicken and was eventually done in by an episode of Only Fools and Horses; two brothers - one sporty, one agoraphobic - and an unremarkable boy on the edge of it all discovering something magical.The first book to tell the story of Britain's Green Belts, Outskirts is at once a fascinating social history, a stirring evocation of the natural world, and a poignant tale of growing up in a place, and within a family, like no other. Features Summary A captivating nature memoir telling the story of Britain's Green Belt, our national obsession with the countryside, and the author's childhood. Author John Grindrod Publisher Sceptre Release date 20170525 Pages 368 ISBN 1-4736-2502-5 ISBN 13 978-1-4736-2502-0
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  Author(s): Brian Fothergill   Title:      The Mitred Earl - An Eighteenth Century Eccentric  ISBN: 0 7126 2437 6  Publisher:  Century  This Edition: National Trust edition   Year of Publication: 1988  Place Of Publication: Great Britain  First Published: 1974 (Faber and Faber)  Binding: paperback Number of pages: 254 Weight:  282g  Condition:   Excellent, pristine condition   
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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days There are few recipes more satisfying than soup. It can be rich and warming on a cold winter's day or chilled and refreshing to cool you down in the heat of summer. And as any busy Mum knows, when you are pushed for time, it's the ultimate quick-fix lunch or supper. Having friends round? Soup is a perfect starter. Easy to make and dress up - serve with croutons then simply finish with a sprinkling of finely chopped herbs and a swirl of cream. Soup is a great moneysaver, too. How better to make the most of those odds and ends and leftover vegetables than to throw them into the pan with hot stock with lentils or canned beans and simmer until tender. Leave the soup chunky for a hearty feast or puree until smooth in a blender if you prefer. In addition there is a useful basics chapter showing step-by-step how to make stock, prepare vegetables, adding flavourings and spices and making the most of beans and lentils. Everything you need to know to make delicious and successful soups just like mum used to make. Features Summary Cookery book featuring delcious and diverse soup recipes Publisher National Trust Books Release date 20131219 Pages 192 ISBN 1-907892-93-1 ISBN 13 978-1-907892-93-6
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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Following on from the very successful Woodland Animals and Creepy Crawlies sticker books, MY GARDEN STICKER ACITIVITY BOOK continues with a range of interactive activities, stickers and fun facts for children to dig through. Whether it is sticking slugs onto lettuces, colouring-in flowers or identifying the insides of fruits and vegetables, little ones will be entertained for hours. With fascinating facts on garden care, pesky pests, how we gardened in the past, and even mythical plants, this is the perfect book for green thumbs! At the end of the book, children can test their knowledge with a quiz. With over 40 different stickers to complete garden scenes, this entertaining activity sticker book is a great way to teach children about gardening. Suitable for children aged 3-6. Features Summary Following on from the very successful Woodland Animals and Creepy Crawlies sticker books, MY GARDEN STICKER ACITIVITY BOOK continues with a range of interactive activities... Author Olivia Cosneau Publisher National Trust Books Release date 20150305 Pages 24 ISBN 1-909881-42-2 ISBN 13 978-1-909881-42-6
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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days National Book Award Finalist--FictionIt is 1870 and Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd travels through northern Texas, giving live readings to paying audiences hungry for news of the world. An elderly widower who has lived through three wars and fought in two of them, the captain enjoys his rootless, solitary existence.In Wichita Falls, he is offered a $50 gold piece to deliver a young orphan to her relatives in San Antonio. Four years earlier, a band of Kiowa raiders killed Johanna's parents and sister; sparing the little girl, they raised her as one of their own. Recently rescued by the U.S. army, the ten-year-old has once again been torn away from the only home she knows.Their 400-mile journey south through unsettled territory and unforgiving terrain proves difficult and at times dangerous. Johanna has forgotten the English language, tries to escape at every opportunity, throws away her shoes, and refuses to act -civilized.- Yet as the miles pass, the two lonely survivors tentatively begin to trust each other, forging a bond that marks the difference between life and death in this treacherous land.Arriving in San Antonio, the reunion is neither happy nor welcome. The captain must hand Johanna over to an aunt and uncle she does not remember--strangers who regard her as an unwanted burden. A respectable man, Captain Kidd is faced with a terrible choice: abandon the girl to her fate or become--in the eyes of the law--a kidnapper himself. Exquisitely rendered and morally complex, News of the World is a brilliant work of historical fiction that explores the boundaries of family, responsibility, honor, and trust. Features Summary National Book Award Finalist--FictionIt is 1870 and Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd travels through northern Texas, giving live readings to paying audiences hungry for news of the world... Author Paulette Jiles Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20161015 Pages 213 ISBN 0-06-257389-6 ISBN 13 978-0-06-257389-6
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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days National Book Award Finalist-Fiction In the aftermath of the Civil War, an aging itinerant news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people in this exquisitely rendered, morally complex, multilayered novel of historical fiction from the author of Enemy Women that explores the boundaries of family, responsibility, honor, and trust. In the wake of the Civil War, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd travels through northern Texas, giving live readings from newspapers to paying audiences hungry for news of the world. An elderly widower who has lived through three wars and fought in two of them, the captain enjoys his rootless, solitary existence. In Wichita Falls, he is offered a $50 gold piece to deliver a young orphan to her relatives in San Antonio. Four years earlier, a band of Kiowa raiders killed Johanna's parents and sister; sparing the little girl, they raised her as one of their own. Recently rescued by the U.S. army, the ten-year-old has once again been torn away from the only home she knows. Their 400-mile journey south through unsettled territory and unforgiving terrain proves difficult and at times dangerous. Johanna has forgotten the English language, tries to escape at every opportunity, throws away her shoes, and refuses to act "civilized." Yet as the miles pass, the two lonely survivors tentatively begin to trust each other, forming a bond that marks the difference between life and death in this treacherous land. Arriving in San Antonio, the reunion is neither happy nor welcome. The captain must hand Johanna over to an aunt and uncle she does not remember-strangers who regard her as an unwanted burden. A respectable man, Captain Kidd is faced with a terrible choice: abandon the girl to her fate or become-in the eyes of the law-a kidnapper himself. Features Summary "In the aftermath of the Civil War, an aging itinerant news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people"-- Author Paulette Jiles Publisher William Morrow Paperbacks Release date 20170704 Pages 240 ISBN 0-06-240921-2 ISBN 13 978-0-06-240921-8
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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Major "New York Times" bestsellerWinner of the National Academy of Sciences Best Book Award in 2012Selected by the "New York Times Book Review" as one of the best books of 2011A "Globe and Mail" Best Books of the Year 2011 TitleOne of "The Economist"'s 2011 Books of the Year One of "The Wall Street Journal"'s Best Nonfiction Books of the Year 20112013 Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient In the international bestseller, "Thinking, Fast and Slow," Daniel Kahneman, the renowned psychologist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. The impact of overconfidence on corporate strategies, the difficulties of predicting what will make us happy in the future, the profound effect of cognitive biases on everything from playing the stock market to planning our next vacation--each of these can be understood only by knowing how the two systems shape our judgments and decisions. Engaging the reader in a lively conversation about how we think, Kahneman reveals where we can and cannot trust our intuitions and how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking. He offers practical and enlightening insights into how choices are made in both our business and our personal lives--and how we can use different techniques to guard against the mental glitches that often get us into trouble. Winner of the National Academy of Sciences Best Book Award and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and selected by "The New York Times Book Review" as one of the ten best books of 2011, Thinking," Fast and Slow" is destined to be a classic. Features Summary Kahneman, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his seminal work in psychology, takes readers on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way people think... Author Daniel Kahneman Publisher Farrar Straus Giroux Release date 20130402 Pages 499 ISBN 0-374-53355-5 ISBN 13 978-0-374-53355-7
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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A Former Army Ranger Tucker Wayne and his war dog Kane are thrust into a global conspiracy that threatens to shake the foundations of American democracy in this second exciting Sigma Force spinoff adventure from New York Times bestselling authors James Rollins and Grant Blackwood. Tucker Wayne's past and his present collide when a former army colleague comes to him for help. She's on the run from brutal assassins hunting her and her son. To keep them safe, Tucker must discover who killed a brilliant young idealist - a crime that leads back to the most powerful figures in the U.S. government. From the haunted ruins of a plantation in the deep South to the beachheads of a savage civil war in Trinidad, Tucker and Kane must discover the truth behind a mystery that leads back to World War II, to a true event that is even now changing the world...and will redefine what it means to be human. With no one to trust, they will be forced to break the law, expose national secrets, and risk everything to stop a madman determined to control the future of modern warfare for his own diabolical ends. But can Tucker and Kane withstand a force so indomitable that it threatens our very future? Features Summary Army Ranger Tucker Wayne and his war dog Kane return in the thrilling new novel from the author of MAP OF BONES and THE KILL SWITCH. Author James Rollins (Author), Grant Blackwood (Author) Publisher Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd) Release date 20160416 Pages 368 ISBN 1-4091-5448-3 ISBN 13 978-1-4091-5448-8
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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 At once a powerful love story and an intricately plotted mystery, Winterton Blue is the breathtaking new novel from the Booker Prize finalist and national best-selling author of The Hiding Place and Remember Me. Trezza Azzopardi's third book is a moving and often amusing testament to the tenacious staying power of family and memory, and the pull toward unlikely but destined romance. For the last twenty years, Lewis has been baunted by his brother's death. He's tried hiding from it, running from it, erasing it from his memory, but the ghost of Wayne confronts him at every turn. Then he meets Anna, who is haunted by her mother, Rita--who happens to be very much alive. Rita is the exact opposite of her daughter: loud, carefree, and a daredevil. At seventy-six, she still runs a guesthouse on the coast and has a boyfriend, Vernon, a retired actor and bon vivant. Together they make a formidable pair, living life as if every day might be their last. Anna would be happy for them, if not for the memory of her late father, a reserved and careful man. Into this environment of carousing, music hall turns, and cocktails, stumbles Lewis, on a quest to find the person he believes responsible for the death of his brother. He recognizes a kindred spirit in Anna, and she in him, but at first both are too headstrong to admit that they are susceptible to love. Against the backdrop of the Norfolk coast, with its massive skies and relentless seas, they finally learn to trust each other, and accept that an uncertain future can be as wild and alluring as the landscape they have grown to love. Features Summary At once a powerful love story and an intricately plotted mystery, this is the third novel from the award-winning and bestselling author--a moving and amusing testament to the tenacious staying power of family and memory.. Author Trezza Azzopardi Publisher Grove Press Release date 20071221 Pages 273 ISBN 0-8021-4349-0 ISBN 13 978-0-8021-4349-5
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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 In this ingenious satire, Solita, the not quite ten-year-old daughter of refugees from Franco s Spain, is whisked from the urban ghetto of Galmeda to El Topaz, the lush hacienda of a wealthy eccentric, which her mother assures her will be paradise. But behind its beautiful facade, El Topaz is a quagmire of social subterfuge, from its politicking adults to its spiteful children, and Solita finds herself alone in a glittery world where you couldn t trust anything. Or anybody. You had to navigate completely on your own. " Features Summary Nominated for the 1990 National Book Award, here is the impressive literary debut of an acclaimed new Latin American talent. Ten-year-old Solita serves as the insightful narrator of this exquisitely written... Author Elena Castedo Publisher Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press Release date 19950929 Pages 328 ISBN 0-8021-3427-0 ISBN 13 978-0-8021-3427-1
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  The Rhodes National Heritage Trust, 1981. Soft cover. Book Condition: Very Good. the wraps are lightly  rubbed. Internally clean and tightly bound.
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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days We live in a society which is increasingly interconnected, in which communication between individuals is mostly mediated via some electronic platform, and transactions are often carried out remotely. In such a world, traditional notions of trust and confidence in the identity of those with whom we are interacting, taken for granted in the past, can be much less reliable. Biometrics - the scientific discipline of identifying individuals by means of the measurement of unique personal attributes - provides a reliable means of establishing or confirming an individual's identity. These attributes include facial appearance, fingerprints, iris patterning, the voice, the way we write, or even the way we walk. The new technologies of biometrics have a wide range of practical applications, from securing mobile phones and laptops to establishing identity in bank transactions, travel documents, and national identity cards. This Very Short Introduction considers the capabilities of biometrics-based identity checking, from first principles to the practicalities of using different types of identification data. Michael Fairhurst looks at the basic techniques in use today, ongoing developments in system design, and emerging technologies, all aimed at improving precision in identification, and providing solutions to an increasingly wide range of practical problems. Considering how they may continue to develop in the future, Fairhurst explores the benefits and limitations of these pervasive and powerful technologies, and how they can effectively support our increasingly interconnected society. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Features Summary With the rise of digital technologies the need for effective means of identification has grown enormously. Biometrics is the rapidly growing science of identifying individuals through biological characteristics... Author Michael Fairhurst Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20181120 Pages 144 ISBN 0-19-880910-7 ISBN 13 978-0-19-880910-4
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