More than twenty mosques & tombs were built from the fifteenth to the early seventeenth centuries in Istanbul, Bursa, Edirne & Uskudar. They are the products of a bold, daring & refined civilisation at the height of its power. The photographs in Sacred Spaces are a testament to the exquisite taste & sophistication of Ottoman architecture. All these buildings & complexes reflect the spirit & social values of an entire society, as well as their taste & artistic ideals. The photographs pay tribute not only to a splendid array of mosques from different times & places but to the men & women who built them & to the faithful who still gather in their midst. ...

Monika is driven to succeed as a doctor
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Sacriston in 1897 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map is double-sided. The main map covers an area from the village centre & Front Street eastward to Nettlesworth & Kimblesworth. Features include Sacriston Colliery (in top left corner), St Peter`s church, Sacriston Colliery Inn, Findonhill Quarry, Barrashill Wood, Hobbletrot Quarry, etc. On the reverse a large extract from sheet 19.07 takes coverage further west to include the colliery coke ovens, Charlaw Colliery, wagonway, Fulforth Wood & Laverick Hall. A directory of Sacriston in 1890 is also provided. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Sad Topographies is the first ever atlas of deperssing toponyms. Covering all continents, Damien Rudd explores the world`s depressing place names & explore their etymology. The stories behind these sad topographies are interwoven narratives of history, landscape, exploration, mythology, local folklore & misadventure. From Disappointment Island in the Southern Ocean to Calamity Lake in Minnesota, you can head up to All Alone in West Yorkshire, or if you`re feeling more adventurous why not pay a visit to Crazy Woman Creek. Sad Topographies navigates the terrains of historical fact & imaginative fiction, filling in the gaps where some of the etymologies have been lost over time in this collection of beautifully-illustrated maps. Poetic & dark-humoured, it`s a celebration of our sad & melancholic cultural landscapes. Containing stunning illustrations & a bespoke design, this is perfect for fans of Stories in the Stars or The Atlas of Remote Islands. Damien Rudd is the founder of the hugely popular Instagram account @sadtopographies. ...

Detailed topographic survey map of the southern half of the isl&, from Sohoa southwards. The cartography is of the same precise & highly detailed standard as that in IGN`s Serie Bleue map series for France. Communications & topographic features & landmarks are clearly represented & relief is shown by contours at 10m intervals. GR routes, information centres, & reserve boundaries are marked. A variety of landscape types are distinguished eg. forest, plantation, market gardening, also offshore coral reefs. Latitude & longitude are shown at 5` intervals & a UTM grid is also drawn over the map. ...

This journal features over the top gold embellishment combined with the look of an old leather journal that has been lovingly used for at least a century. It is made from paper & thick cardboard & the back cover comes up to wrap itself on the front cover with the help of an invisible magnet, thus protecting the pages inside. It has 144 blank pages, a memento pouch, & a red ribbon marker. 13x 18cm. ...

The Finger Puppets set

Includes:: 4 colourful paper Safari Animals to transform your fingers into puppets!

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Among the sunburned yellow grass of the savannah, two lion cubs play under the indolent gaze of their father, while a short distance away, a pack of hyenas fights over a gazelle carcass. Presenting a realistic, unflinching look at life on the African savannah, this fascinating volume from acclaimed naturalists Christine & Michel Denis-Huot reveals the many faces of this beautiful & challenging habitat. Capturing moments of peaceful harmony & episodes of harsh reality, these exceptional images offer readers a uniquely personal, up-close perspective on life in one of the most intriguing & complex habitats in the world. The Denis-Huots bring to this book the same depth of information & sense of respect & admiration for African wildlife that made their recent publication, Lords of the Savannah, so compelling. With their firsthand knowledge of the African savannah & ability to capture on film moments we would never ordinarily witness, they are uniquely equipped to chronicle the circle of life in a truly wild world. Accompanying hundreds of photographs, the engaging text provides the latest finding on the habits & habitats of the denizens of the savannah, & expresses the authors' fascination with life in wildest Africa. ...

Meet the brilliant, the wonderful, the courageous.. . Safari Pug! The third book in a joyful illustrated series for fans of Claude & Squishy Mc Fluff. When Pug & Lady Miranda have a scary run-in with a lion one night (it might be hiding under the bed), Lady M decides Pug needs to face his fears & go on safari. Pug goes a bit wobbly when he finds out he`ll be coming nose to nose with Florence, the rare white lion cub, but he soon realises that lions may not be the most dangerous thing in the wildlife park.. . ...

This lovely reusable gift wrapping cloth by Ever Green Wraps is a new & fun idea to wrap presents. This is a unique wrapping featuring colourful animal silhouettes. No need for sticky tape or scissors, all you have to do is make a bow to fit the present & it will not end in the bin. It can be reused, transformed into a bag, a scarf or anything the imagination suggests! made from 100% cotton & machine washable, it comes in one size measuring Approx. 71x 72cm. This wrap is practical & a present on its own! ...