Now in a fully revised & updated edition this comprehensive book surveys Korean history from Neolithic times to the present Michael J Seth explores the origins & development of Korean society politics & still little-known cultural heritage from their inception to the two Korean states of today Telling the remarkable story of the origins & evolution of a society that borrowed & adopted from abroad Seth describes how various tribal peoples in the peninsula came together to form one of the world's most distinctive communities He shows how this ancient culturally & ethnically homogeneous society was wrenched into the world of late-nineteenth-century imperialism fell victim to Japanese expansionism & then became arbitrarily divided into two opposed halves North & South after World War II Tracing the seven decades since 1945 the book explains how the two Koreas with their deeply different political & social systems & geopolitical orientations evolved into sharply contrasting societies South Korea after an unpromising start became one of the few postcolonial developing states to enter the ranks of the first world with a globally competitive economy a democratic political system & a cosmopolitan & dynamic culture North Korea by contrast became one of the world's most totalitarian & isolated societies a nuclear power with an impoverished & famine-stricken population Seth describes & analyzes the radically different & historically unprecedented trajectories of the two Koreas formerly one tight-knit society Throughout he adds a rare dimension by placing Korean history into broader global perspective All readers looking for a balanced knowledgeable history will be richly rewarded with this clear & concise book ...

It's all go in this action-packed picture book Discover a different emergency vehicle on each page from fire engines & police cars to lifeboats breakdown trucks rescue helicopters & more With bright bold illustrations & fun rhyming text this is perfect for sharing with vehicle-mad little ones Children will love spotting all the details on each page & joining in with all the different sounds; as speeding ambulances 'wheee-ow' & police cars 'vrooom'! Part of the best-selling Awesome Engines range ...

Since Napoleon's invasion of Egypt in 1798 the western traveller has been obsessed with the Pharaohs & Egypt's ancient past Her Islamic culture has been largely ignored & the pyramids have been allowed to cast a long shadow over the visual culture of Islamic Cairo obscuring a magnificent art & architectural heritage that has lasted over a thousand years from the building of the Mosque of Amr in the seventh century to that of Muhammad Ali in the nineteenth Cairo is full of masterpieces of medieval art & architecture reflecting the status of Egypt as the centre of several significant Muslim empires The purpose of this book is to redress the cultural balance & examine the art & architectural treasures of Cairo from the Arab to the Ottoman conquests (642-1517) Set within an historical narrative the stylistic development of the visual arts is explained within changing religious social & political contexts Examples of the decorative arts
- ceramics glass woodwork metalwork textiles & manuscripts
- are examined in the Museum of Islamic Art Cairo & other major collections in Europe & the USAArchitecture & the decorative arts are dealt with separately with detailed descriptions illustrating how the story of Islamic art & architecture is one of continuing adaptation & change By concentrating on Cairo's Islamic art & architecture Yeomans has created a study of Islamic style which is unprecedented in its historical scope Fully illustrated with over 200 vivid photographs plans & elevations & a comprehensive glossary of architectural terms this book will be essential reading for architects designers & historians; indeed for anyone with an appreciation of one of the world's finest & richest architectural legacies tragically under threat

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Hans Christian Andersen is the best-loved of all tellers of fairy tales This collection of over forty of Andersen’s most popular stories

Includes:: The Mermaid The Real Princess The Red Shoes The Little Match Girl The Snow Queen The Tinder Box The Ugly Duckling & many more It is delightfully illustrated in black-and white by those remarkable brothers Charles Thomas & William Heath Robinson

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Ultra lightweight Bluetooth stereo headset ideal for sport thanks to perfectly comfortable fit for cordless musical enjoyment Compact design ideal when on the move Call management functions if supported by the phone (call answerend voice dialling) Remote functions playpausetitle forwardtitle backwards if supported by the phone Bluetooth standard 41 Duration of callsmusic up to 4 hours Standby time up to 180 hours Charging time approx 2 hours Transmission distance up to 10 m Cable length 065 m
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Over-ear stereo headset ideal for chatting (eg Skype) listening to music & playing games without being disturbed Flexible 360° microphone arm for optimal positioning Padded ear cushions & headband for a comfortable fit also over longer periods of time Adjustable headband Cable remote control for comfortable continuous volume control Single-sided cable for more freedom of movement ...

Camera strap for superior carrying comfort The 18 air cushions (patented air cell technology) provide superior carrying comfort as they take on a form perfectly matched to the wearer’s nape Super elastic neoprene material Especially durable Suitable for heavy cameras Loop clasp system Adjustable length 50
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Extra-small plug housings their design & size is perfect for compact MP3 playersmobile phones such as iPod Nano Touch or iPhone iPad etc For connecting audio devices via the headphone jack Connector housing in a professional high-end design Gold-plated contacts High-quality copper shielded inner conductor material (OFC) Highly flexible elegant & tearproof mesh jacket Feature Product Features Construction 2-wire Type of Shielding Single Shielded Colour Silver Connection 135 mm Jack Plug Connection 235 mm Jack Plug Length 2 Gold Plated Yes Tissue Yes Quality High Quality ...