The second Oxford edition of Shakespeare's Complete Works reconsiders every detail of their text & presentation in the light of modern scholarship The nature & authority of the early documents are re-examined & the canon & chronological order of composition freshly established Spelling & punctuation are modernized & there is a brief introduction to each work as well as an illuminating & informative General Introduction Included here for the first time is the play The Reign of King Edward the Third as well as the full text of Sir Thomas More This new edition also features an essay on Shakespeare's language by David Crystal & a bibliography of foundational works ...

William the Conqueror is part of the popular Adventures from History series First published in 1966 this beautifully illustrated book has been specially re-released to commemorate the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings in 2016 Complete with stunning dust jacket this facsimile copy of the original

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& On the morning of 6 October 1536 a frail scholar was taken from a dungeon in the castle at Vilvoorde just north of Brussels Armed guards kept the crowds at bay as he was led through the streets of the small town He was to be burned The funeral pyre a wigwam stack of planks surmounted by a cross was ready Gunpowder would be thrown on the wood to encourage the flames He was allowed a few moments of prayer As a priest prayer had been the keystone of his faith After the brief pause he walked up the steps to be tied to the cross As he waited for the flames he called out " Lord open the King of England&s eyes!"& This was William Tyndale the man whose translation of the New Testament & much of the Old Testament was to bring about more profound changes to the English-speaking world over the next five centuries than the works of any other man in its history& From Chapter 1 Innocence & genius ...

William Tyndale (1494-1536) was the first person to translate the Bible into English from its original Greek & Hebrew & the first to print the Bible in English which he did in exile Giving the laity access to the word of God outraged the clerical establishment in England he was condemned hunted & eventually murdered However his masterly translation formed the basis of all English bibles--including the " King James Bible" many of whose finest passages were taken unchanged though unacknowledged from Tyndale&s work This important book published in the quincentenary year of his birth is the first major biography of Tyndale in sixty years It sets the story of his life in the intellectual & literary contexts of his immense achievement & explores his influence on the theology literature & humanism of Renaissance & Reformation Europe David Daniell editor of Tyndale&s New Testament & Tyndale&s Old Testament eloquently describes the dramatic turns in Tyndale&s life Born in England & educated at Oxford Tyndale was ordained as a priest When he decided to translate the Bible into English he realized that it was impossible to do that work in England & moved to Germany living in exile there & in the Low Countries while he translated & printed first the New Testament & then half of the Old Testament These were widely circulated-and denounced-in England Yet Tyndale continued to write from abroad publishing polemics in defense of the principles of the English reformation He was seized in Antwerp imprisoned in Vilvoorde Castle near Brussels & burnt at the stake for heresy in 1536 Daniell discusses Tyndale&s achievement as biblical translator & expositor analyzes his writing examines his stylistic influence on writers from Shakespeare to those of the twentieth century & explores the reasons why he has not been more highly regarded His book brings to life one of the great geniuses of the age ...

William Wallace (Set of 6) Before Robert the Bruce was William Wallace Known as the Guardian of Scotland William was one of the main leaders during the the First War of Scottish Independence & was immortalised beyond his homeland in the Academy Award-winning film Braveheart He was captured during battle & was hanged drawn & quartered for high treason by King Edward I of England This set of figurines show William standing valiantly Wearing a conical helmet full body chain mail with a heavy tunic & cape In his left hand he holds a bastard sword in his right hand he a holds a heater shield The silver figurine has gold detailing on the conical lapel pin tunic shield & sword hilt Cast in the finest resin before being carefully hand painted this commemorative figurine will make the perfect addition to any medieval collection Scottish Guardian William Wallace Figurines Silver & Gold colour scheme Cast in the finest resin Lovingly h&-painted ...

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A new fantasy-adventure series packed with addictive genre hooks for 9 readers code-breaking cyber-technology killer robots & a boy hero with a supernatural destiny Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson Alex Rider & Dr Who Packed full of magical code-breaking skills wisecracking robots & a young hero who might just be too clever for his own good this tech-savvy adventure is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson & Alex Rider Twelve year-old code breaking genius William Wenton is trying to make sense of his family's dramatic escape from their home in London But when his extraordinary talent for cracking codes is suddenly revealed William must face the danger that has been lurking around him for years ...

William Wobbly is having a very bad day He didn't want to go to school & when he got there things just got worse The wobbly feeling got bigger & bigger & BIGGER until Something happened to William Wobbly when he was very little which makes it hard for him to understand or control his feelings Luckily his new mum is here to help with his wibbly wobbly feelings Written by a mum who understands & her daughter (who used to have a lot of wobbly feelings) this is a story for children functioning at age 3-10 who struggle with sensory overload ...

In his most personal book to date William Yeoward reveals his passion for colour his inspirations & the "stories" behind his unique use of colour as he takes you on a journey through a dazzling array of beautiful homes Known for his chic & stylish colour combinations William Yeoward reveals his colour secrets starting with the classic combination of blue & white
- there are cobalt silk sofas indigo linen armchairs aquamarine & white patterned ceramics & sapphire plush cushions all combined to evoke a sense of luxury in William's trademark style The unique colour stories in the book include red white & blue in a villa in France a comfortable coastal retreat with hints of pink taking you through to lavender & amethyst in the country & the city soft grey studies in living rooms & table settings a blazing ochre red contemporary cottage an orange rustic barn dinner & a red & steel outdoor kitchen This is William's fourth book & is the first one to focus on his passion for colour & the sumptuous interiors that can be created by focusing on details & by layering opulent textures prints & proportions
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The Star Wars saga continues with Bard of Avon providing some of the biggest shocks yet! 176 pages Spot Black & White Doescher Ian ...