A collection of four historic maps of Cambridgeshire from 1611-1836. John Speed, 1611; Johan Blaeu, 1648; Thomas Moule Cambridgeshire, 1836; Thomas Moule City of Cambridge, 1836.A historic souvenir for visiting tourists to Cambridgeshire as well as a valuable reference resource for local & family history research. ...

It was 1953 when, not long after arriving in New York City, a young artist named Andy Warhol had begun to make his way in the world of commercial illustration. As Arthur Edelman, his former employer, relates in his introductory note, in a hallway of the Empire State Building stood a young man with Jackson Pollock shoes, a rumpled black suit, a portfolio, & a shock of white hair. Over several years, the Edelmans & Warhol worked closely together. Their relationship culminated in a coloring book that could have only come from the mind of Warhol, created especially for clients children for Christmas in 1961, & somewhat of a cause celebre when it was published in 1990. Now back in print, ”A Coloring Book: Drawings by Andy Warhol” will amuse & charm a new audience with its delightfully carefree animal drawings, revealing the whimsical side to his creativity. ...

The saga that has enthralled the millions of readers of The Pillars of the Earth & World Without End now continues with Ken Follett`s magnificent, gripping A Column of Fire. Christmas 1558, & young Ned Willard returns home to Kingsbridge to find his world has changed. The ancient stones of Kingsbridge Cathedral look down on a city torn by religious hatred. Europe is in turmoil as high principles clash bloodily with friendship, loyalty & love, & Ned soon finds himself on the opposite side from the girl he longs to marry, Margery Fitzgerald. Then Elizabeth Tudor becomes queen & all of Europe turns against Engl&. The shrewd, determined young monarch sets up the country`s first secret service to give her early warning of assassination plots, rebellions & invasion plans. Elizabeth knows that alluring, headstrong Mary Queen of Scots lies in wait in Paris. Part of a brutally ambitious French family, Mary has been proclaimed the rightful ruler of Engl&, with her own supporters scheming to get rid of the new queen. Over a turbulent half-century, the love between Ned & Margery seems doomed, as extremism sparks violence from Edinburgh to Geneva. With Elizabeth clinging precariously to her throne & her principles, protected by a small, dedicated group of resourceful spies & courageous secret agents, it becomes clear that the real enemies
- then as now
- are not the rival religions. The true battle pitches those who believe in tolerance & compromise against the tyrants who would impose their ideas on everyone else
- no matter the cost.


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A WORLD IN TURMOIL1558, & Europe is in revolt as religious hatred sweeps the continent. Elizabeth Tudor has ascended to the throne but she is not safe in this dangerous new world. There are many who would see her removed, not least Mary Queens of Scots, who lies in wait in Paris. A NEW ORDERElizabeth determines to set up a new secret service: a group of resourceful spies & courageous agents entrusted to keep her safe & in power. As she searches for those who will make the difference, one man stands out.A MAN WHO WOULD DIE FOR HIS QUEENFor Ned Willard the opportunity to serve his queen is God-sent. He cannot stay in Kingsbridge & watch the love of his life marry another, & as fires burn & extremism begins to spark throughout Europe, Ned makes his choice. He will spend his life protecting his monarch from the tyrants who aim to destroy her or die trying... ...

Millions of readers have been enthralled by the saga that began in The Pillars of the Earth & World Without End, which now continues with Ken Follett`s magnificent, gripping A Column of Fire.A WORLD IN TURMOIL1558, & Europe is in revolt as religious hatred sweeps the continent. Elizabeth Tudor has ascended to the throne but she is not safe in this dangerous new world. There are many who would see her removed, not least Mary Queens of Scots, who lies in wait in Paris.A NEW ORDERElizabeth determines to set up a new secret service: a group of resourceful spies & courageous agents entrusted to keep her safe & in power. As she searches for those who will make the difference, one man stands out.A MAN WHO WOULD DIE FOR HIS QUEENFor Ned Willard the opportunity to serve his queen is God-sent. He cannot stay in Kingsbridge & watch the love of his life marry another, & as fires burn & extremism begins to spark throughout Europe, Ned makes his choice. He will spend his life protecting his monarch from the tyrants who aim to destroy her or die trying... ...

The essential guidebook to this mysterious & enigmatic isl&, & the only book about Easter Island written by someone who actually lives here. This guidebook

Includes:: the island`s history, culture & all of its significant archaeological sites. It also contains all of the practical information needed for your visit, including island activities & up-to-date restaurant & shopping recommendations. It will also tell you the best times to visit the sites in order to get the optimal light for photography & to avoid the crowds, as well as many other `local` tips that no other guidebook will tell you. Contains over 100 colour photos of Easter Isl&, as well as colour maps of both the island & the one town, Hanga Roa.

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We`re Mennonites. As far as I know, we are the most embarrassing sub-sect of people to belong to if you`re a teenager. Sixteen-year-old Nomi Nickel longs to hang out with Lou Reed & Marianne Faithfull in New York City`s East Village. Instead she`s trapped in East Village, Manitoba: a town with no train station, no bar, & where job prospects consist of slaughtering chickens at the Happy Family Farms abattoir. Since her mother & sister have left home, Nomi lives with her father, Ray, a sweet yet hapless schoolteacher. Fighting against the restraints of the town, Nomi`s longing for a future of opportunity & hope sets her on course towards a climax at once startling & inevitable. ...

Twenty-three-year-old Zhuang (or Z as she calls herself) arrives in London to spend a year learning English. Struggling to find her way in the city, & through the puzzles of tense, verb & adverb; she falls for an older Englishman & begins to realise that the landscape of love is an even trickier terrain. ...

This compact guide to Britain`s churches brings out the richness & diversity of over 1500 years of Christian heritage; it also places the parish church at the core of our social & cultural history. The author explains the importance of place in the siting of a church, the various architectural styles, the layout of the interior in relation to religious practice, the purpose & meaning of stained glass & wall paintings, & much else. In short, the perfect companion for the church visitor. ...

This is the most up-to-date & comprehensive study of French history available ranging from the early middle ages to the present. Amongst its central themes are the relationships between state & society, the impact of war, competition for power, & the ways in which power has been used. Whilst taking full account of major figures such as Philip Augustus, Henri IV, Louis XIV, Napoleon & de Gaulle, it sets their activities within the broader context of changing economic & social structures & beliefs, & offers rich insights into the lives of ordinary men & women. This third edition has been substantially revised &

Includes:: a new chapter on contemporary France
- a society & political system in crisis as a result of globalisation, rising unemployment, a failing educational system, growing social & racial tensions, corruption, the rise of the extreme right, & a widespread loss of confidence in political leaders.


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