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Softcover. SAN Printing. 1982. ISBN: 0. Unpaginated. Good condition in softcover. Open day during the war in Angola with aircraft on display both for peacetime use and war. Book No: 28395/2500658

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days "Six studies of six faiths." The World Religions series explores the major religions of our world today. Focusing on the six main religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism, each title looks first at one person's experience, and then examines the facts, arguments and opinions from around the globe. Special debate panels, supported by a wealth of resource material, invite the reader to discuss the issues that are currently shaping our world. Young readers will learn about their own faiths and will receive answers to important questions such as: What is Jewish Law? What is enlightenment? Do Sikhs believe in an afterlife? Should we question the truth of religious books such as the Bible? What does the Hindu way of life aim for? These questions and many more are explored in detail, providing readers with a glossary and resource guide for further reading. Written by educators, these books are well researched, carefully written, and are credible resources for young students. Parents will appreciate the open and sensitive treatment of each religion. The World Religions series is an important contribution to helping increase cultural awareness and promote tolerance. Features Summary "Six studies of six faiths." The World Religions series explores the major religions of our world today. Focusing on the six main religions: Christianity... Author Not Known Publisher Whitecap Books Release date Pages 58 ISBN ISBN

The practical Poultry Keeper, By Lewis Wright, Publ. Cassel and Company , reprint edition, with eight coloured plates and other illustrations, corners with dent, wear on the spine (open to far) some old age marks and missing shut page, otherwise in a good condition, name inscription, 311 pages. P&P within SA R.

A great read for every Bing Crosby fan. He lived quite a life, and stayed rather humble throughout his successful career. Easy to read. Digs deep into his early recollections of life and advancing. He makes no secret of his early boozing years, his leaving his parents home for California. An open self-portrait of one of the most gifted of all entertainers. Book seems to be the second print. Dust cover has some wear-and-tear. Inside in good condition, with some signs of aging. Has some black-and-white prints of photos from his life.

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HISTORY OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR Complete collection as published in 1966/67 8 Volumes of 16 editions each 3585 pages in total Loads of interesting articles, facts, photos and more of the Second World War from all over the world A must have for anybody who wants to know anything with regards to WW2 and the influence it had on the world as a whole. OPEN TO ANY REASONABLE, SERIOUS AND REALISTIC OFFERS...

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Penguin publishes forty-five of the nation’s top 100 favourite titles. If you haven’t read them yet, then now’s your chance to enjoy some of the nation’s favourite reads in our special 3-for-2 offer. Choose any three titles from The Big Read promotion and get the cheapest one FREE. Please note: Your shopping basket will show the list price of each item with a subtotal and your discount will be applied at the checkout. Literature, as Joyce tells us through the character of Stephen Dedalus, 'is the eternal affirmation of the spirit of man'. Written over a seven-year period, from to , Ulysses has survived bowderlization, legal action and bitter controversy. An undisputed modernist classic, its ceaseless verbal inventiveness and astonishingly wide-ranging allusions confirm its standing as an imperishable monument to the human condition. Declan Kiberd says in his introduction Ulysses is 'An endlessly open book of utopian epiphanies. It holds a mirror up to the colonial capital that was Dublin on 16 June , but it also offers redemptive glimpses of a future world which might be made over in terms of those utopian moments.' This edition is the standard Random House/Bodley Head text that first appeared in . Features Summary Written over a seven-year period, from to , this book has survived bowdlerization, legal action and controversy. The novel deals with the events of one day in Dublin... Author James Joyce (Author), Declan Kiberd (Introduction by) Publisher Penguin Classics Release date Pages 939 ISBN ISBN

Stellenbosch University Silver Medallion 1866-1966 Hoer onderwyser op Stellenbosch A lovely sterling silver medallion, commemorating the 100 year anniversary of Stellenbosch University in 1966. This is a high quality medallion, with beautiful stylised engraving. The front depicts the "Ou Hoofgebou" (Old Main Building), the oldest building on campus, built in 1886, in Cape classical style, with collonaded veranda and ornamental balcony. This is surrounded with "HOER ONDERWYS OP STELLENBOSCH 1866-1966", translated Higher Education at Stellenbosch. The back has the Stellenbosch University Coat of Arms under "UNIVERSITEIT VAN STELLENBOSCH", this was adopted in 1918, described as "Quarterly: I and IV: Or, three towers gules 2 and 1; II: Azure, the head of the Roman goddess Minerva wearing a winged helmet, argent; III: Azure, three oak twigs each with two leaves below and an acorn above, argent, 2 and 1; Upon an inescutcheon sable, an open book proper, with a red initial letter S in upper dexter, and with two seals, one red and one blue, pendant from the book (source www.andrewcusack.com). The 3 towers comes from the Stellenbosch town arms, originated from the personal arms of Governor Simon van der Stel who founded the town in 1679. Minerva symbolises learning, and the oak leaves and acorns the magnificent oak trees still found in Stellenbosch today. The hallmarks are clear, and include Lions head in U (South African sterling mark post 1948), STG sterling mark, date letter S for 1966 and makers mark SAM for South African Mint.

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Ukraine 2 hryvnias Kindness to Children Boy & Girl nickel silver 2001 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Ukraine Metal Purity:    Nickel Silver Box:   No Year of Issue:   2001 Weight:   12.8 CoA:   No Face Value:   2 hryvnias Dimensions:   31     Quality:   ordinary     Mintage:   30000   Coin has some scratches and oxides (please check photos of item) On the coin reverse in the composition centre there is a depiction of a stream uniting water, nature and the sun; on its both sides there are figures of a boy and a girl who are rejoicing over this life-giving stream; beneath there is an open book and a ribbon with the inscription ¿¿¿¿¿ - ¿¿¿¿¿ (Kindness to Children).On the coin obverse within the frame of an ornament made of vegetables and birds there is depicted the small National Emblem of Ukraine, above which there is the inscription: ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ (Ukraine). Underneath the Emblem there is the inscription: 2 ¿¿¿¿¿¿ (2 hryvnia). Below there is depicted a nest with three nestlings, underneath there is the coin issue year - 2001. ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

Ukraine 2 hryvnias 5 Years of the Constitution Statehood nickel silver 2001 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Ukraine Metal Purity:    Nickel Silver Box:   No Year of Issue:   2001 Weight:   12.8 CoA:   No Face Value:   2 hryvnias Dimensions:   31     Quality:   ordinary     Mintage:   30000   Coin has some scratches and oxides (please check photos of item) The coin is dedicated to the fundamental Law of Ukraine, adopted by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on 28 June, 1996.On the coin obverse, in its upper part there is the small National Emblem of Ukraine under which there is an inscription ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ (Ukraine); between two fragments of a conventionalized vegetable- and flower-ornament there are the three line inscription: 2, ¿¿¿¿¿¿, 2001 (2 /hryvnia/2001), and the Mint logotype of the National Bank of Ukraine.On the coin reverse in the centre there is depicted an open book with the three line inscription: 5 ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ (5 Years of the Constitution) within the frame of a vegetable composition of wheatears and cranberry sprays; above it there is the building of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine; beneath - 28 / ¿¿¿¿¿¿ / 1996 (28/June/ 1996), the date of adoption of the Constitution. ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

Ukraine 2 hryvnias Kindness to Children Boy & Girl nickel silver 2001 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Ukraine Metal Purity:    Nickel Silver Box:   No Year of Issue:   2001 Weight:   12.8 CoA:   No Face Value:   2 hryvnias Dimensions:   31     Quality:   ordinary     Mintage:   30000   Coin has some scratches and oxides (please check photos of item) On the coin reverse in the composition centre there is a depiction of a stream uniting water, nature and the sun; on its both sides there are figures of a boy and a girl who are rejoicing over this life-giving stream; beneath there is an open book and a ribbon with the inscription ????? - ????? (Kindness to Children).On the coin obverse within the frame of an ornament made of vegetables and birds there is depicted the small National Emblem of Ukraine, above which there is the inscription: ??????? (Ukraine). Underneath the Emblem there is the inscription: 2 ?????? (2 hryvnia). Below there is depicted a nest with three nestlings, underneath there is the coin issue year - 2001. ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Praise for "Weird Insects" ""A gallery of brilliantly clear, color photos gives intimate, close-up looks at just 59 of the millions of insects crawling, flying, scurrying, and burrowing on our planet, but Worek's choices open up a visual treasure house of the class Insecta. From metallic armored beetles to lacy-winged flies to spiny caterpillars, the pictures glow on the crisp white pages... This is not a book for in-depth research, but for the curious of mind and those with an understanding of biological diversity and evolutionary differentiation, it's a visual feast and -- oh my -- those pictures "" -- School Library Journal Some birds look bizarre. Some behave that way. In almost all cases, their appearance has an important function -- in evolution or every day. This colorful book exposes more than 50 strange birds, preening, stretching, and showing their strange bodily adaptations. "Weird Birds" features: Beautiful photographs that show the birds in sharp, clear detail Informative captions that provide fascinating details about the lives of these intriguing creatures. Available in hardcover and paperback, the book will appeal to middle school students exploring topic ideas, younger students interested in wildlife and advanced readers who enjoy picture books. Features Summary A colourful and informative book which exposes more than 50 strange birds, preening, stretching, and showing their strange bodily adaptations. Author Chris Earley Publisher Firefly Books Release date Pages 64 ISBN -X ISBN

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days "In these inspiring essays, written with great humility, the nurses open their hearts to the reader and share what they were able to give to their patients, what they received, and how the experience of global nursing changed and enriched their lives." - Ruth Stark, PhD, NP, RN; Author, How to Work in Someone Else's Country () Global Health Nursing: Narratives from the Field Christina A. Harlan, MA, RN (Editor) Opportunities in Global Health Nursing, whether as a career or as a short-term experience for personal and professional growth, are vast and the rewards significant. This book presents first-hand accounts from nurses from all professional levels, who describe their experiences and provide practical insights for nurses interested in delving into the global health arena. Accounts from these nurses emphasize the practical, challenging, and rewarding aspects of Global Health Nursing and help faculty to prepare themselves and their students for working in this field. Most importantly, contributors write of the incredible experiences they've had, which result in significant learning opportunities and personal growth. In addition to these vivid accounts, the book discusses the parameters of global health nursing, how to prepare for it, key resources, global nursing research, and nurses as global health consultants. The book includes stories from faculty and individuals with Public Health Nursing careers, as well as from students. Additionally, the book provides coverage of domestic global health initiatives. Key Features: Presents first-hand accounts of the practical, challenging, and rewarding aspects of Global Health Nursing Written for nurses at all stages of professional life, from student to experienced practitioner Discusses varied opportunities in Global Health Nursing Covers domestic global health initiatives "Global Health Nursing: Narratives from the Field is a testament to the best of nursing practice today; improving and achieving health equity by caring for our neighbors- whether next door or around the world." - Karen Mountain, MBA, MSN, RN; CEO, Migrant Clinicians Network Features Summary Opportunities in Global Health Nursing, whether as a career or as a short-term experience for personal and professional growth, are vast and the rewards significant... Author Christina Harlan Publisher Springer Publishing Company Release date Pages 376 ISBN ISBN

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