How much do we really know about the place we call 'home'? In this sweeping timely book Nicholas Crane tells the story of Britain The British landscape has been continuously occupied by humans for 12000 years from the end of the Ice Age till the twenty-first century It has been transformed from a European peninsula of glacier & tundra to an island of glittering cities & exquisite countryside In this geographical journey through time we discover the ancient relationship between people & place & the deep-rooted tensions between town & countryside The twin drivers of landscape change
- climate & population
- have arguably wielded as much influence on our habitat as monarchs & politics From tsunamis & farming to Roman debacles & industrial cataclysms from henge to high-rise & hamlet to metropolis this is a book about change & adaptation As Britain lurches from an exploitative past towards a more sustainable future this is the story of our age

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Ensure your pupils are thoroughly prepared for the new-style Common Entrance History examinations with this revised edition of a best-selling ISEB-endorsed textbook 216 pages Rees Rosemary ...

The garden design firm of SMI Landscape Architecture is known for its estate masterplanning its public gardens & streetscapes & its thoughtful private gardens for clients across the United States & in the Bahamas The firm's philosophy incorporates a 'botanical garden' approach with exotic planting & elements of classical European design to create beautiful usable spaces & it is also known for its preservation & restoration of old landscapes As Jorge Sanchez puts it in the Prologue ' Most of us tend to look at garden books for their pictures In this one I would like to show you why; why the pictures came about It is all part of why we came about Gardens do not just happen They are creations' This book examines three of the firm's recent private gardens in great detail two in Florida (' South') & one in Scarsdale New York (' North') Practical information about the design approach & details of the planting are combined with Sanchez's account of the process behind each garden his relationship with the client & the reasons for his decisions Through the narrative
- often personal always descriptive always detailed
- a picture builds up of his approach to each set of circumstances The first project is in Miami a family garden with a surprisingly un-tropical design for its southern location Describing each area of the garden in detail Sanchez explains that the clients wanted it to feel like a northern landscape & how that requirement influenced his choice of plants He puts forward his belief in the importance of the relationship between house & garden saying ' Our responsibility as landscape gardeners is to complement the architecture to give the buildings a sense of place & grounding' The second project in Scarsdale New York came about in an oblique way Sanchez was called in to propose suggestions for landscaping a large site that was to be subdivided & sold He suggested to the owners that they instead develop it for themselves & the idea took hold He explains that having already worked for these clients he was familiar with their taste & requirements but had to consider afresh the new site & the building that was already present His priority was to make the plot look as though it had always been that way keeping its naturalness while adapting it for the use of the family The final garden in the book is the most dramatically sited on a high cliff in Palm Beach Florida Sanchez delighted in taking advantage of the spectacular views throughout the plot Influenced by the work of the renowned twentieth-century landscape designer Beatrix Farrand he created an upper & a lower garden separated by fountain staircases that break up the change in level & provide the cooling splash of water He even describes how the swimming pool was at first destined to be a tennis court but that the idea of a place for grandchildren to play won out As Sanchez puts it 'I have a feeling this is a property they will be using more & more' Throughout the book Sanchez gives a strong sense of participation
- with the climate with the local flora with the clients & with other designers whether sculptors architects or interior designers To be part of such collaborative efforts is hugely satisfying for him as well as producing the best possible result for each set of clients This stunning book will appeal to garden lovers everywhere as well as to design aficionados seeking a deeper understanding of the creative process behind making a garden It will also appeal to garden designers & horticultural students


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Tanizaki's masterpiece is the story of four sisters & the declining fortunes of a traditional Japanese family It is a loving & nostalgic recreation of the sumptuous intricate upper-class life of Osaka immediately before World War Two With surgical precision Tanizaki lays bare the sinews of pride & brings a vanished era to vibrant life ...

The Mala of God is a unique spiritual gift an expression of the surrendered heart filled with prayer devotion & gratitude yet imbued with the unsparing wisdom & power of non-dual self-inquiry With profound simplicity Advaita zen master Mooji unveils the intimate mystical ways of the praying heart & provides insight for those yearning to discover their true nature Many of us seek inner peace & happiness lasting self-realization & awakening or a felt blissful oneness beyond the mere concept of unity In our search for truth & enlightenment we may find ourselves drawn deeply into sincere introspection or with a deep affinity for prayer as a means of self-discovery & communion with the Supreme Using language familiar to many spiritual traditions including Christianity & Sufism this book bridges the seeming divide between devotion & non-dual self-inquiry This beautiful collection can be read start to finish or opened to any page for insight into the moment
- perfect for both the spiritual seeker with an interest in non-duality or one who is drawn to devotion & the power of prayer Including over 100 powerful prayers & blessings complemented by Mooji's drawings & handwritten sayings throughout The Mala of God provides wisdom & inspiration that sets your heart free
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A brilliant hilarious one-off novel in the Skulduggery Pleasant universe from number-one-bestselling author Derek Landy
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Investigator Cal Mc Gill uses his knowledge of tides winds & currents to solve mysteries no-one else can Five years ago fourteen-year-old Max Wheeler disappeared from a remote Scottish island None of the six police & private investigations since have shed any light on what happened Unable to let go Max's family call in Cal Mc Gill
- known as ' The Sea Detective'
- hoping he'll force the sea to give up its secrets Yet Cal finds he is an outsider to a broken family & an unwelcome stranger in a village which has endured years of suspicion Cal knows that a violent storm is approaching But what he doesn't know is that when it cuts off the island a killer will see their chance' The Malice of Waves is the first novel literally to give me nightmares for a crime novel that's surely a mark of distinction' Herald ' Stewing pot of intrigue & mystery another super read' Lovereading' Really good stuff full of atmosphere & accomplished in both prose & plot' Morning Star' Raises the bar for Scottish crime fiction elegantly written & compelling' Scotsman Praise for the series' Promises to be a fine series of detective novels' Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month' This always entertaining & gripping mystery' Herald' Simply intoxicating' Library Review

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A deadly race for the Vatican's oldest secret fuels New York Times bestseller Steve Berry's latest international Cotton Malone thriller 416 pages Berry Steve ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play A gallery of high-living lowlifes will stop at nothing to get their sweaty hands on a jewel-encrusted falcon Detective Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) wants to find out why
- & who&s gonna take the fall This third screen version of Dashiell Hammett&s novel is a film of firsts John Huston&s directorial debut rotund 62-year-old Sydney Greenstreet&s screen debut film history&s first film noir & Bogart&s breakthrough role after years as a Warner contract player When George Raft refused to work with a first-time director Bogart took on the role of Spade
- & launched the most acclaimed period of his career An all-star cast (including Greenstreet Mary Astor Peter Lorre & Elisha Cook Jr) join Bogart in this crisply written sizzler that placed in the top quarter of the American Film Institute&s 100 Greatest American Films list Many say it&s the best detective drama ever Each time you see it you&ll find it hard to disagree Actors Humphrey Bogart Ward Bond Mary Astor Gladys George Peter Lorre Barton Mac Lane Lee Patrick Sydney Greenstreet Elisha Cook Jr & Jerome Cowan Director John Huston Certificate PGYear 1941 Screen Fullscreen 43 Languages English
- Dolby (10) Mono Additional Languages Italian Subtitles English ; French ; Italian ; Dutch ; Arabic ; Spanish ; Portuguese ; German ; Romanian ; Bulgarian Closed Captions Yes Duration 1 hour & 40 minutes (approx)


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Over 30 landmark interviews accounts & memoirs of The Beatles & their entourage recording how they inadvertently became counter-cultures figureheads & changed society The pieces include Paul Johnsons ? The Menace of Beatlism? Maureen Cleaves ? Beatles Bigger than Christ? feature the News of the World feature suggesting The Beatles were spent forces ? just before they unleashed Sergeant Pepper on the world ? interviews with their entourage & main loves; plus latter-day contributions from the likes of Paul Gambacinni Dave Marsh Greil Marcus Also included is a chronological tracing of each Beatles album & single & analysis of all Beatles movie releases & television appearances ...