Herefordshire, an original antique map by G. Cole / J. Roper, published in London, c. 1804 -1810. A copperplate engraving, original colour. Map size 17.5 x 23 cm with a mount size of 32.5 x 38.5 cm.A detailed nineteenth-century map of Herefordshire that was published in the atlas, The British Atlas; Comprising A Complete Set Of County Maps, Of England & Wales; & Plans Of Cities & Principal Towns in 1810. The map was drawn by G. Cole & engraved by John Roper for publication in The Beauties Of England & Wales, that was published in parts, from c.1804. Such was the success of the publication that the maps were re-used in other publications, as here. The maps show accurate geographical detail, including the turnpike, mail coach & principal roads, sites of Roman & other historical remains, as well as the seats of the nobility & the gentry, & market towns with their distances from London. The maps also show the division of the counties into hundreds or wapontakes. They are representative of the functional nineteenth-century approach to cartography, yet are not unattractive. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

Herefordshire Pevsner Architectural Guide, in a series of publications begun with the express aim of providing up-to-date guides to the most significant buildings in every part of the country, suitable for both general reader & specialist. Each volume provides an introductory overview of the architecture of the area, followed by a descriptive gazetteer arranged alphabetically by place. Whilst cathedrals & their furnishings, great country houses & their parks form the grand set pieces, the books demonstrate the enjoyable diversity of architecture in the British Isles in accounts of rural churches & farmsteads, Victorian public buildings & industrial monuments. A continuing programme of publication keeps the series up-to-date with new information on older buildings & recent architecture while maintaining the tradition of Pevsner's own succinct accounts. Each book has over 100 photographs, mostly specially commissioned, numerous maps & plans, a glossary & indexes. ...

Herefordshire, Worcestershire & North Gloucestershire Cycle Map at 1:110, 000 approx from Sustrans, including the Mercian Way, the Peregrine Path & part of the Six Castles Cycleway, plus four day rides: the Malvern Hills Circular, the Vale of Evesham, Ledbury Circular, & Lanes west of Ludlow. Street plans show Cheltenham, Gloucester, Hereford, Kidderminster & Worcester. Maps is this Sustrans series show all the National & Regional Cycle Network routes clearly numbered & have the colouring distinguishing between the on-road & traffic-free sections. The publishers’ own recommendations are shown in contrasting colour &, in most titles, are in addition presented on the reverse side on separate panels where each circuit is annotated with useful notes. The maps have contours & altitude colouring to show the topography, with additional gradient markings. Towns along the routes are annotated with symbols indicating what facilities can be found there. Also marked are various places of interest, on or near the routes, & railway lines are shown with stations for access to the routes by rail. On the reverse each title also provides large, clear city centre street plans of main towns, highlighting the Cycle Network and/or the recommended routes. Also included are contact details of tourist information centres. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Continuing her journey from a deeply religious Islamic upbringing to a post at Harvard, the brilliant, charismatic & controversial New York Times & Globe & Mail 1 bestselling author of Infidel & Nomad makes a powerful plea for a Muslim Reformation as the only way to end the horrors of terrorism, sectarian warfare & the repression of women & minorities. Today, she argues, the world`s 1.6 billion Muslims can be divided into a minority of extremists, a majority of observant but peaceable Muslims & a few dissidents who risk their lives by questioning their own religion. But there is only one Islam &, as Hirsi Ali shows, there is no denying that some of its key teachings-not least the duty to wage holy war-are incompatible with the values of a free society. For centuries it has seemed as if Islam is immune to change. But Hirsi Ali has come to believe that a Muslim Reformation-a revision of Islamic doctrine aimed at reconciling the religion with modernity-is now at h&, & may even have begun. The Arab Spring may now seem like a political failure. But its challenge to traditional authority revealed a new readiness-not least by Muslim women-to think freely & to speak out. Courageously challenging the jihadists, she identifies five key amendments to Islamic doctrine that Muslims have to make to bring their religion out of the seventh century & into the twenty-first. & she calls on the Western world to end its appeasement of the Islamists. ” Islam is not a religion of peace, ” she writes. It is the Muslim reformers who need our backing, not the opponents of free speech. Interweaving her own experiences, historical analogies & powerful examples from contemporary Muslim societies & cultures, Heretic is not a call to arms, but a passionate plea for peaceful change & a new era of global toleration. In the wake of the Charlie Hebdo murders, with jihadists killing thousands from Nigeria to Syria to Pakistan, this book offers an answer to what is fast becoming the world`s number one problem. ...

Continuing her journey from a deeply religious Islamic upbringing to a post at Harvard, the brilliant, charismatic & controversial New York Times & Globe & Mail 1 bestselling author of Infidel & Nomad makes a powerful plea for a Muslim Reformation as the only way to end the horrors of terrorism, sectarian warfare & the repression of women & minorities. Today, she argues, the world`s 1.6 billion Muslims can be divided into a minority of extremists, a majority of observant but peaceable Muslims & a few dissidents who risk their lives by questioning their own religion. But there is only one Islam &, as Hirsi Ali shows, there is no denying that some of its key teachings-not least the duty to wage holy war-are incompatible with the values of a free society. For centuries it has seemed as if Islam is immune to change. But Hirsi Ali has come to believe that a Muslim Reformation-a revision of Islamic doctrine aimed at reconciling the religion with modernity-is now at h&, & may even have begun. The Arab Spring may now seem like a political failure. But its challenge to traditional authority revealed a new readiness-not least by Muslim women-to think freely & to speak out. Courageously challenging the jihadists, she identifies five key amendments to Islamic doctrine that Muslims have to make to bring their religion out of the seventh century & into the twenty-first. & she calls on the Western world to end its appeasement of the Islamists. ” Islam is not a religion of peace, ” she writes. It is the Muslim reformers who need our backing, not the opponents of free speech. Interweaving her own experiences, historical analogies & powerful examples from contemporary Muslim societies & cultures, Heretic is not a call to arms, but a passionate plea for peaceful change & a new era of global toleration. In the wake of the Charlie Hebdo murders, with jihadists killing thousands from Nigeria to Syria to Pakistan, this book offers an answer to what is fast becoming the world`s number one problem. ...

The Sky-Watcher Heritage-76 has been specially designed to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) & the 400th Anniversary of Galileo’s first telescope. This is not only a highly functional precision optical instrument but also a beautiful collector’s piece, desk or shelf ornament, & ideal gift. The beautiful, luxurious tube graphics depict a richly historical theme. The images have been specially designed to symbolise Galileo & his conflict with the Catholic church. Galileo Galilei’s public championing of Copernicus’ theory of heliocentrism, which was contrary to the geocentric beliefs at the time, eventually led to him being denounced to the Roman Inquisition. He was subsequently tried, suspected of heresy, forced to recant, & spent the rest of his life under house arrest. Of course Galileo, “ The father of modern science” & “ The father of modern observational astronomy” was proved right in the end. The telescope tube is also adorned with the words “ Galileo 400” & “ International Year of Astronomy” as well as key dates in the lifetime of Galileo. The telescope comes equipped, as standard, with a 5x magnification Finderscope, for the easy location of night sky objects. Also the two supplied eyepieces have been specially upgraded to higher quality Super Modified Achromats to increase your viewing pleasure. The telescope accepts standard 1.25” accessories so the magnification range can easily be extended additional 1.25” eyepieces and/or Barlow lens. The uncomplicated manually operated Dobsonian alt-azimuth mount makes it a convenient, highly portable, grab-&-go system. The complete telescope & mount comes fully assembled straight out of the box. Supplied in presentation Giftbox. ...

This is a sumptuous celebration in words & photographs of the fascinating riches of heritage fruits & vegetables. Published in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society & presented by season for growers & seasonally minded cooks, this book introduces heritage fruits & vegetables in entertaining stories & beautifully composed photographs that highlight all the unusual colours, shapes & textures of heritage varieties in a painterly way. It offers full descriptions of each type of fruit & vegetable &

Includes:: stories about their origins, development, the reception they received upon introduction to various countries, as well as the folklore associated with them. No one interested in food, plant cultivation or history will fail to be captivated by this glorious tribute to the food we so often take for granted.

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A unique celebration of some of Britain`s most beautiful & popular locations, complete with key facts, top 10 places to visit, & detailed locator maps Britain`s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty were first proposed under the 1949 National Parks & Access to the Countryside Act--the same legislation which led to the creation of the National Parks. They represent some of the finest & most beautiful landscapes in the country, & the very best of them are brought together in this beautifully illustrated book. Some of Britain`s most popular areas are featured here, including the Cotswolds, the Northumberland coast, the Chilterns, & the Cranborne Chase in Dorset. ...

Heritage Trees of Wales takes the reader on a journey through the ancient Welsh countryside to visit the country`s most remarkable trees. Steeped in history, surrounded by myth & legend & full of cultural & historical significance, these trees dominate the Welsh landscape. Packed with colour photography, directions for visiting the trees & detailed maps, this book tells the story of Wales`unique & diverse collection of heritage trees. Ideal for those interested in history or nature of any age. Published in association with the Tree Council. ...

The Heritage-130P has been specially designed to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy & the 400th Anniversary of Galileo’s first telescope. This is not only a highly functional precision optical instrument but also a beautiful collector’s piece & ideal gift. The telescope tube is adorned with the names of many famous figures that have made significant contributions to the advancement of astronomy over this 400yr period, including Galileo Galilei himself. Housing the same superb Parabolic Primary Mirror as our highly-renowned Explorer-130P, this telescope is an excellent & capable all-rounder which will provide wonderful views of both the Moon & Planets as well as Deep-Sky Objects. The collapsible patented Flex Tube™ system has been incorporated making it even more convenient to transport & store. The uncomplicated manually operated Dobsonian alt-azimuth mount makes it a superb, highly portable, grab-&-go system. The complete telescope & mount comes fully assembled straight out of the box. Supplied in presentation Giftbox. ...