England may be a small country on a small isl&, but its inhabitants have always had a boundless curiosity about the world beyond their shoreline. From the nation`s modern origins in the Renaissance, travellers have eagerly roamed the globe & been enticed by the diversity & richness of other civilizations. & while this appetite for adventure has often been tainted by aggression or exploitation, the English have also carried within them a capacity to soak up new experiences & ideas & to weave them into every aspect of life back home, from language & literature to customs & culture. Here we trace this golden thread of otherness through five centuries of English history to reveal how it has shaped the buildings, flavoured the food, powered the economy, & created a truly diverse society. Today, when England is no longer synonymous with Britain & the English ask themselves who they are, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown paints a sumptuous & illuminating portrait of who they have been & brings a fresh, invigorating perspective on what ` Englishness` really means. ...

England may be a small country on a small isl&, but its inhabitants have always had a boundless curiosity about the world beyond their shoreline. From the nation`s modern origins in the Renaissance, travellers have eagerly roamed the globe & been enticed by the diversity & richness of other civilizations. & while this appetite for adventure has often been tainted by aggression or exploitation, the English have also carried within them a capacity to soak up new experiences & ideas & to weave them into every aspect of life back home, from language & literature to customs & culture. Here we trace this golden thread of otherness through five centuries of English history to reveal how it has shaped the buildings, flavoured the food, powered the economy, & created a truly diverse society. Today, when England is no longer synonymous with Britain & the English ask themselves who they are, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown paints a sumptuous & illuminating portrait of who they have been & brings a fresh, invigorating perspective on what ` Englishness` really means. ...

This album of over 200 century-old postcards takes the reader on a magical journey across the world in five travelogues, depicting the Orient, the Arab lands, Africa, the Americas & Oceania. These haunting postcards & the people they depict strike us with a special force today, vividly expressing a deep-seated connection with the land & customs that gave them their identities. The stories implicit in their eyes, their costumes & their postures act as a telling antidote to the rootlessness of our own times. ...

With investigations into everything from black holes to exoplanets, the Hubble Telescope has changed not only the face of astronomy, but also our very sense of being in the universe, on the 25th anniversary of its launch into low-earth orbit, TASCHEN celebrates its most breathtaking deep space images both as scientific feats & as photographic masterpieces. Ultra high-resolution & taken with almost no background light, these pictures have answered some of the most compelling questions of time & space, while also revealing new mysteries, like the strange ”dark energy” that sees the universe expanding at an ever-accelerated rate. In generous square format with several foldouts, the pictures mesmerize in their iridescent colors, intricate textures, & vast, fragile forms. The collection is accompanied by an essay from photography critic Owen Edwards & an interview with Zoltan Levay, who explains how the pictures are composed. Veteran Hubble astronauts Charles F. Bolden, Jr. & John Mace Grunsfeld also offer their insights on Hubble`s legacy & future space exploration. ...

International relocation is a serious step. Lack of preparation & little awareness of what to expect can make it daunting & even dangerous. This book looks at the key dos & don`ts of living & working abroad. Learning the local lingo is a good start, but getting to grips with the nitty-gritty that constitutes daily life is vital for happiness & success. Whether you`re going abroad for your company; for the love of your life; to study; to set up a new business yourself; to simply start a new life elsewhere; or for a gap year; this is your guide to getting it right. ...

Enhances the protective action of a mosquito net by repelling & killing most biting insects. It is easy to use: Simply dilute, dip the net & dry
- covers 15 sq m. Each treatment lasts up to 6 months. Active ingredient: permethrin. Contains no organo chlorines or heavy metals. Effective against: Mosquitoes, Sandflies, Fleas, Bedbugs & other biting insects.
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This item features a slope card & a scale lanyard. Silva Expedition features easy-handling Dryflex™ housing, silicon rubber feet for precision map work, detachable safety-release lanyard, night-enabling luminous markings, magnifying lens, a clinometer for measuring slope angle, map-measuring scales in mm or inches, 1:25, 000, 1:50, 000 & GPS scales, plus built-in adjusters for magnetic declination (including permanent local adjustment). The Expedition can also map-measure 1:40, 000. The slope card is great both for detecting avalanche risk & for determining how challenging your journey will be. By knowing the slope you can also judge any extra distance that you need to go due to the slope. The scale lanyard has two scales on it; 1:25, & 1:50, which facilitates to measure the distance of your hike. Since its soft & bendable it’s easy to place it directly on to your route on the map. ...

Insect repellent in spray dispenser, formulated to provide effective protection for your skin, even in difficult conditions. Protection lasts for up to 8 hours. Active ingredient: DEET (Diethyl Toluamide) Repels mosquitoes, midges, horseflies, sandflies, gnats, fleas, ticks & other biting insects. ...

Expedition Sensitive Spray contains the active ingredient Saltidin which is proven to repel mosquitoes, midges, horseflies, sand flies, gnats & ticks. The 20% Saltidin based formulation offers medium-high level protection against biting insects for up to 8 hours, & is more suited for sensitive skin than DEET-based repellents. Product Features• Contains Saltidin
- medium-high level protection•DEET-free formula offers up to 8 hours protection• Durable aluminium bottle with pump-spray top• Suitable for children over 2 years• The repellent will last 24 months from when it is first opened
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The Expedition Duffle has been used on expeditions all around the globe & is a favourite due to its simple, yet durable, construction. Thick webbing handles & tough hardware make this an ideal choice for any adventure. Technical Weight: 1.3kg Dimensions: 320 x 700 x 350mm Capacity: 100 Litres ...