In this book, fred Dibnah offers the reader the opportunity to explore over 500 of the country's most famous & historic monuments, castles, cathedrals & engineering marvels. Divided into sections, including Railways & Canals, Houses & Palaces, or Military & Naval sites of interest, Fred brings history to life while explaining in his own inimitable, hands-on style, how the builders & craftsmen have managed to construct such incredible structures from as long ago as Stonehenge right up to the Millennium Dome. Packed with Fred's enthusiasm for the feats of craftsmanship & engineering which lie at the heart of these buildings, each section contains background information on the places it features & highlights ' Fred's Choice', the best sites to visit as chosen by Fred himself. Suitable for those planning family days out, this detailed gazetteer contains full descriptions of the sites, directions & maps showing how to reach them & information on opening times & facilities available. ...

Magnificent South Africa is a photographic illustration of one of the world’s most beautiful & varied regions. The diversity of South Africa’s places & people are here revealed in more than 160 large format, full colour photographs & concise accompanying text. From historic towns, hidden hamlets & modern metropolis to heat hazed horizons, emerald pastures & striking coastal line, South Africa is introduced in an attractive & informative overview of its land & peoples, & its turbulent history. Region by region the book progresses through the country, in a series of features focussing on a particular area & its distinct attractions ...

The Magnifying Bookmark by That Company Called ‘if’is a wafer-thin handy bookmark magnifier featuring a ruler & a decorative ribbon. It offers 2x magnification power; ideal reading accessory. The magnifying area measures 9.5x 3cm while the ruler 15cm on one side & 6 inches on the other. ...

Discover the wonders of the microscopic world around us. Take the pocket magnifying glass with you when camping, hiking or simply out in the garden for the study of insects, leaves or rocks. An amazing tool for hobbyists who enjoy stamps, coins or model-making. Please note that this product is not to be used as a toy. ...

Turned wood, brass finial, ground & polished glass magnifies 3x. A lasting accessory for bookshelf or coffee table. Form & Function.. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

Polished brass & classic wood. Heavyweight stand allows free use of hands. This piece of convex lens is mounted in a heavy-duty brass frame with a wooden handle that maintains the authentic style & yet making it comfortable to use. A classic gift for every executive. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

Duotone bronzed brass & classic wood. Heavyweight stand allows free use of hands. A classic gift for every executive. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

1945: The war was over, & the families who lived in Magnolia Square could look forward to their men coming home & their lives returning to normal. But for some, the end of the war brought serious problems. Kate Voigt was at last able to marry Leon Emmerson, the man she loved, a Londoner like herself, but of mixed race. When old man Harvey, a powerful & wealthy figure in South London & great-grandfather to Kate`s small son, heard of the match he was determined that young Matthew should not be raised by Leon. Slowly, insidiously, he began the fight to wrest Kate`s son away from her. & for Jewish refugee Christina, who had married Jack Robson, a commando & the handsomest man in the Square, the end of the war brought its own special torment. She was convinced that her mother & grandmother had somehow escaped the holocaust & were alive. It seemed that her determination to find them could put everything, even her marriage, at risk. As Magnolia Square, scarred & battered, but still surviving, prepared to enjoy the ` Peace`, so the inhabitants of the Square begin to try & rebuild their lives. ...

Here the photographers of Magnum, 50 years after the legendary group began its documentary mission, address the world following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989; a period which has seen the triumph of US capitalism at one extreme & the resurgence of ancient blood feuds at the other. The book is built around photo-essays selected & introduced by the photographers, many shot especially for the book. From Henri Cartier-Bresson to Magnum`s newest recruits, each photographer navigates the issues of history in their own way
- some tackling the dramatic changes in the world head-on in the traditional manner of the ”concerned photographer”, others choosing subjects & aesthetic viewpoints which are entirely personal. The result is an album of contemporary photography about the world today. ” Magnum” is introduced by historian, broadcaster & cultural commentator Michael Ignatieff, linking the substance & pace of change in the post-Cold-war world with the historic role of the Magnum witness & image-maker. This is a book about history & humanity, journalism & art, & revealing the photographers of Magnum entering a new era.
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Featuring new & iconic images, this follow-up to Prestel`s highly successful A Year in Photography: Magnum Archive



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