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Dazzling clamorous & exotic the circus is a theatre of the improbable & impossible From the days of travelling troupes of acrobats & jugglers to the grand spectacle of the Cirque du Soleil the circus has exerted an indelible fascination Of all our myths of reinvention rebirth second acts & new identities running away to join the circus has a special allure In this book Linda Simon asks why we long to soar on the flying trapeze; to ride bareback on a spangled horse; to parade through city streets in costumes of glitter & gold Why have artists & writers repeatedly or obsessively taken the circus as their subject? What does the circus offer us that we think we so desperately need? The Greatest Shows on Earth takes us from eighteenth-century hippodromes in Britain to intimate one-ring circuses in nineteenth-century Paris where Toulouse-Lautrec & Picasso became enchanted by aerialists & clowns We meet P T Barnum James Bailey & the enterprising Ringling Brothers who created the golden age of American circuses We explore contemporary transformations of the circus from the whimsical Circus Oz in Australia to New York City's Big Apple Circus Circus people are central to the story trick riders & tightrope walkers sword swallowers & animal trainers contortionists & clowns
- these are the men & women who create the sensational raucous titillating & incomparable world of the circus Beautifully illustrated rich in historical detail & full of colourful anecdotes Linda Simon's vibrant history is as enchanting as a night at the big-top itself
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This DVD Boxset contains Bothams Ashes 1966 World Cup & Barbarians vs All Blacks ...

Complete with articulation Perfect replica of the characters from Gormiti animated TV series
Includes: token accessory
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Michelin National Map Series help you easily plan your safe & enjoyable journey thanks to a comprehensive key a complete name index as well a clever time & distance chart Michelin's driving information will help you navigate safely in all circumstances with scales from 1150000 to 128500000 1 pages ...

For almost four hundred years between the fall of Constantinople in 1453 & the Greek War of Independence the history of Greece is shrouded in mystery distorted by Greek writers & largely neglected by others What was life really like for the Greeks under Ottoman rule? Was it a period of exploitation & enslavement for the Greeks until they were finally able to rise up against Turkish rule as is the traditional Greek nationalistic view? Or did the Greeks derive some benefit from Turkish rule? How did the Greeks & Turks co-exist for so long? & why are Greek attitudes towards Venice who also controlled much of Greece for many of these years so different? In this wide-ranging yet concise history David Brewer explodes many of the myths about Turkish rule of Greece He places the Greek story in its wider international context & casts fresh light on the dynamics of power not only between Greeks & Ottomans but also between Muslims & Christians both Orthodox & Catholic throughout Europe This absorbing & riveting account of a crucial period will ensure that the history of Greece under Turkish rule is no longer hidden It will delight anyone with an interest in Greek & Turkish history & in how the past has shaped the Greece we know today ...

This fully updated & extended edition of the only in-depth guide available to the Peloponnese reflects the latest changes notably a continuing trend towards independent travel in the region Despite Greece's difficulties tourism here has increased year on year notably in the Peloponnese where the extended season now

Includes:: spring wildflowers & the autumn olive harvest all covered in this guide New accommodation & restaurant reviews are featured along with a new mini-guide to the ancient sites of Athens & Delphi Also new for this edition is coverage of the island of Kythira one of Greece's best-kept secrets plus more information on regional wines & family travel The Peloponnese is the beating heart of Greece from the evocative ruins of Olympia to the towering Taygetos mountains from crystal-clear seas & pristine beaches to stone villages steeped in tradition; with clear advice & honest opinions the Bradt Guide to the Peloponnese shows you it all

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Become a member of the Greed Corp in this innovative & unusual turnbased strategy game Manage a perfect balance between harvesting & keeping the land alive Will you defend your field or sacrifice it to avoid it falling in enemy hands? Administer wisely the limited resources to build up your army & use the levelling fields to your own advantage Destroy your enemies or destroy the land on which they stand before they will do the same to you! ...

Explore uncharted new lands as you set foot on a remote island seeping with magic & filled with riches lost secrets & fantastic creatures Forge this new world’s destiny as you befriend or betray companions & entire factions With diplomacy deception & force become part of a living evolving world
- influence its course & shape your story Engage in a core roleplaying experience – achieve quests & complete objectives in a multitude of different ways – through combat diplomacy deception or stealth Complete freedom in character progression – play as a male or female customize your appearance & freely choose your abilities spells & skills Delve into a mysterious world of magic – begin a grand journey & uncover ancient secrets protected by supernatural beings manifestations of the island’s earthly magic
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Explore uncharted new lands as you set foot on a remote island seeping with magic & filled with riches lost secrets & fantastic creatures Forge this new world’s destiny as you befriend or betray companions & entire factions With diplomacy deception & force become part of a living evolving world
- influence its course & shape your story Engage in a core roleplaying experience – achieve quests & complete objectives in a multitude of different ways – through combat diplomacy deception or stealth Complete freedom in character progression – play as a male or female customize your appearance & freely choose your abilities spells & skills Delve into a mysterious world of magic – begin a grand journey & uncover ancient secrets protected by supernatural beings manifestations of the island’s earthly magic
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