Originally named Juan Fernandez, the island of Robinson Crusoe in the South Pacific was the inspiration for Defoe`s classic novel about the adventures of a shipwrecked sailor. Yet the complex story of Britain`s relationship with this distant, tiny island is more surprising, more colourful & considerably darker. Drawing on voyage accounts, journal entries, maps & illustrations, acclaimed historian Andrew Lambert brings to life the voices of the visiting sailors, scientists, writers & artists, from the early encounters of the 1500s & the perilous journeys of the eighteenth-century explorers, to the naval conflicts of the First World War & the environmental concerns of more recent years. Crusoe`s Island explores why we are still not willing to give up on the specks of land at the far ends of the earth. ...

Under South Africa`s brutal apartheid regime, black activist Steve Biko has been working tirelessly for years to undermine the system when he meets white journalist Donald Woods. Initially suspicious of Biko & his motives, Woods finds himself united with Biko in common cause after Biko reveals to him the true extent of police atrocities in the black townships. & when tragedy strikes, the powerful bond that has been forged between them leads Woods to make a courageous stand on his friend`s behalf, risking everything to expose the horrors of this murderous regime. ...

Aged fifteen, as Franco`s forces begin their murderous purges & cities across Spain rise up against the old order, Montse has never heard the word fascista before. In any case, the villagers say facha (the ch is a real Spanish ch, by the way, with a real spit). Montse lives in a small village, high in the hills, where few people can read or write & fewer still ever leave. If everything goes according to her mother`s plan, Montse will never leave either. She will become a good, humble maid for the local landowners, muchisimas gracias, with every Sunday off to dance the jota in the church square. But Montse`s world is changing. Her brother Jose has just returned from Lerida with a red & black scarf & a new, dangerous vocabulary & his words are beginning to open up new realms to his little sister. She might not understand half of what he says, but how can anyone become a maid in the Burgos family when their head is ringing with shouts of Revolucion, Comunidad & Libertad? The war, it seems, has arrived in the nick of time. ...

Alan paton’s “ Cry, The Beloved Country” was first published in 1948, & today still stands as arguably the single most important novel in twentieth century South African literature.“ Cry, the Beloved Country” is the deeply moving story of the Zulu pastor Stephen Kumalo & his son Absalom, set against the background of a land & a people riven by racial injustice. Remarkable for its immediacy, unforgettable for character & incident, “ Cry, the Beloved Country” is a classic work of love & hope, courage & endurance, born of the dignity of man. Paton was a strong vocal opponent of apartheid over a half a century before it came to a crashing end; in 1953 Paton founded the South African Liberal Party, which fought against the apartheid legislation introduced by the National Party. He died in 1988, just six years before apartheid would finally be over. ...

Map No. 806, Crystal Basin / Silver Fork / Eldorado National Forest, CA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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Crystal Marquise Silver (30cm / 12” diameter) is a silver land mass, transparent desktop globe that offers the enduring appeal of the globe, but with a thoroughly modern, visually intriguing twist. The globe ball is bisected by a stainless steel axis which is sculpted as one continuous piece from base beginning to axis tip. ...

In July 2004 English Heritage was alerted to the forthcoming sale by auction of 47 photographic prints by Philip Henry Delamotte entitled The Crystal Palace at Sydenham. This set, unique in Britain, was purchased with the aid of the Crystal Palace Foundatin & the the London Development Agency. These images, published here for the first time, are the first set to show one of the most important buildings in England a the height of its fame in the late 1850s. All 47 images are reproduced in this book, together with beautiful colour & black-&-white views that tell the story of this amazing building, truly a Victorian pleasure dome. ...

Crystal Palace in 1871 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Two versions have been published to show how the area developed across the years
- the two maps are from different series, for Kent & for London, & so the sheetlines are somewhat different. The Kent series map No. 7.10 is kinder to the Crystal Palace itself; the map even shows the interior layout & the grounds in all their glory. The map stretches from Gipsy Hill station eastward to Penge station on the LCD line, from Crystal Palace station northward to Upper Sydenham & Wells Road. A more detailed plan of the Palace, from the Illustrated London News, is on the reverse. The sheetlines for the London Sheet 145 are slightly different & are really centred on Anerley Hill. This map just covers part of the Crystal Palace at the top of the map, plus an area southward to South Norwood Lake, from Beulah Hill eastward to Maple Road & Penge Recreation Ground. Features include Crystal Palace (Low Level) station, Penge & Anerley stations on the Brighton line, Queen`s Hotel, Central Hill, Westow Hill, the western part of Penge, North Surrey District Schools, & much of Anerley. On the reverse are street directories for Auckland Road, Churcfh Road, Westow Hill & Westow Street. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.
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Crystal Palace, Anerley & Upper Norwood 1894 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Two versions have been published to show how the area developed across the years
- the two maps are from different series, for Kent & for London, & so the sheetlines are somewhat different. This London Sheet 145 is really centred on Anerley Hill. The map just covers part of the Crystal Palace at the top of the map, plus an area southward to South Norwood Lake, from Beulah Hill eastward to Maple Road & Penge Recreation Ground. Features include Crystal Palace (Low Level) station, Penge & Anerley stations on the Brighton line, Queen`s Hotel, Central Hill, Westow Hill, the western part of Penge, North Surrey District Schools, & much of Anerley. On the reverse are street directories for Auckland Road, Churcfh Road, Westow Hill & Westow Street. The Kent series map No. 7.10 is kinder to the Crystal Palace itself; the map even shows the interior layout & the grounds in all their glory. The map stretches from Gipsy Hill station eastward to Penge station on the LCD line, from Crystal Palace station northward to Upper Sydenham & Wells Road. A more detailed plan of the Palace, from the Illustrated London News, is on the reverse. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.
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Crystal Therapy is a handy guide to the healing power of 94 crystals, complete with beautiful colour photographs of each crystal family. This book is suitable for beginners & experienced practitioners, & it focuses on crystals that are easily obtainable. You`ll learn which crystals to use for particular health or life issues, receive clear explanations of crystal-related terms (such as phantom & record-keeper), find out how to choose a crystal that`s been humanely mined, & read fascinating channelled messages from each crystal. The authors discuss how the crystals work with the angels & archangels; & outline steps for laying particular crystals in your home to build energy grids that help with abundance, romance, a good night`s sleep, protection, & more. ...