Time flies like an arrow, but fruit flies like a banana. The Beatles learn to be brilliant in an hour & a half. An Englishman arrives back from Calcutta but refuses to adjust his watch. Beethoven has his symphonic wishes ignored. A US Senator begins a speech that will last for 25 hours. The horrors of war are frozen at the click of a camera. A woman designs a ten-hour clock & reinvents the calendar. Roger Bannister lives out the same four minutes over a lifetime. & a prince attempts to stop time in its tracks. Timekeepers is a book about our obsession with time & our desire to measure it, control it, sell it, film it, perform it, immortalise it & make it meaningful. It has two simple intentions: to tell some illuminating stories, & to ask whether we have all gone completely nuts. ...

Rosie Highgrove-Jones grows up hating her double-barrelled name. She dreams of riding out over the wide plains of the family property, working on the l&. Instead she`s stuck writing the social pages of the local paper. Then the horrible death of her fiance sparks a series of shocking revelations for Rosie & her family. As she tries to put her life back together, Rosie throws herself into researching the haunting true story of a 19th century Irish stockman, who came to Australia & risked his all for a tiny pup & a wild dream. Is it just coincidence when Rosie meets a sexy Irish stockman of her own? & will Jim help her realise her deepest ambition
- or will he break her heart? ” Timeless Land” moves effortlessly between the present & the past to reveal a simple yet hard-won truth
- that both love & the land are timeless.

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The history of Islam stretches from the seventh century to the present & encompasses an area from Spain to Indonesia, North Africa to the Steppes. The material culture of the Muslim peoples is accordingly richly varied, taking in architectural projects on a vast scale & minutely detailed miniature paintings, exquisitely patterned silk textiles & bold calligraphy. The spectacular format of the ” Timeline” allows the reader to view the magnificent sweep of the art of Islam in a unique way. You can see at a glance exactly what was happening in the different arts & countries of Islam within the same period. ” The Timeline” is lavishly illustrated throughout with colour photographs, many of which are taken from the world renowned Khalili Collection. In addition to the Timeline there is a section devoted to the historical dynasties of the Islamic world & a list of Islamic Rulers along with a four-page gatefold map which encapsulates the global aspects of Islamic history & culture. There then follows an essay on the history of Islamic art & architecture, including biographies of leading Muslim craftsmen, painters & architects & specific chapters devoted to individual arts including: architecture, calligraphy, Qur`ans, pottery, glass, jewellery, arms & armour, carpets & textiles, carvings & seals & coins. ...

An introduction to history for young & old, ‘ Timeline’ travels the story of our world, through a lens that captures myths & legends, dinosaurs, the great civilisations, kings & knights, discoveries & inventions. This book shows people building settlements, exploring the oceans, living in castles, yurts, & skyscrapers. It takes our planet from the Big Bang to the threats of climate change. With beautiful illustrations accompanying the text Peter Goes draws unexpected parallels & connections within world history that will inspire debate & educate. ...

Explore an illustrated history of the world through more than 130 timelines for kids. From dinosaurs & Vikings to the history of cinema & espionage, discover incredible world history in this lavish collection of timelines. Jam-packed with surprising facts & amazing details, such as the most bloodthirsty pirate of all time & the first crime to be solved by studying fingerprints, Timelines of Everything will take you on a whirlwind journey through an illustrated history of time, from the Big Bang to the modern world. More than 130 timelines give you all the general knowledge you need
- & even some surprising trivia you don`t! Must-know topics & alternative history are showcased with beautiful, detailed illustrations & straightforward, easy-to-read text. Whether you want to know key breakthroughs that set the Industrial Revolution in motion or defining moments in the history of fashion, you`ll find it all here. With timelines on a diverse range of subjects, Timelines of Everything is the ultimate guide to history for kids.
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This new edition of the Times Compact World Atlas, in a convenient, portable format, has been fully revised to bring all the maps & geographical information completely up-to-date to give an accurate picture of today's world. As with all the atlases in the Times range, it offers great authority, outstanding quality & attention to detail. Detailed reference maps in the distinctive & respected Times style provide balanced, systematic coverage of all parts of the world. Each continent is introduced by a political map showing individual countries, followed by regional maps showing towns & cities, roads, railways, international boundaries & topography. Key features of the atlas include: The introductory section covers major world geographical themes
- from earthquakes & volcanoes to population growth, communications & climate change
- giving a global snapshot of our contemporary world. Authoritative updated mapping of the whole world. Geographical reference section with flags, statistics & facts for the world's states & territories. Hundreds of place names updated. Over 25, 000 index entries. This is a complete world reference atlas in a convenient & easy-to use format, retaining the authority, style & detail of the larger atlases in the range.

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The Times Complete History of the World is a comprehensive, authoritative & accessible work on world history, with a narrative scope covering the origins of mankind right through to the turmoil of the 21st century, the tome contains over 600 maps & charts & internet links throughout, which help bring its pages of history to life. The contents include chapters on Human Origins & Early Cultures, The First Civilisations, The Classical Civilisations of Eurasia, The World of Divided Religions, The World of the Emerging West, The Age of European Dominance & The Age of Global Civilisation. With fully up-to-date text for this eighth edition, including material on Iraq & Afghanistan, terrorism, the contemporary condition of the USA, Israel, the EU, the global economy, global environmental issues & short biographies of 100 key figures in world history, leading modern historian Professor Richard Overy ...

The 11th edition of the prestigious & authoritative Times Concise Atlas of the World. Since its first inception in 1972 this reference atlas has excelled in detailed & beautifully crafted mapping that represents a blend of tradition, authority & style. All the maps & detailed thematic information are completely updated with the latest geographical & geo-political changes. This atlas

Includes:: sections on historical mapping, satellite images of the earth & maps illustrating the world today which specifically focus on issues such as earthquakes & volcanoes, biodiversity, energy & urbanization. 32 town centre plans, showing main thoroughfares for major cities of the world, are shown as insets on the relevant country maps.PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE BOOK, DELIVERY IS BY UPS ONLY.

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A fully revised & updated thirteenth edition of this major world atlas in the authoritative & prestigious Times Atlas range. This beautifully designed atlas has all the information you need, whether planning a trip, keeping in touch with world news, solving quizzes & crosswords or just exploring the world from your armchair. Comprehensive reference mapping provides an amazingly detailed view of the world, & the illustrated thematic content covers the most important geographical issues of the day, making this atlas a valuable addition to any reference collection. Updates include: * Over 4, 000 name changes throughout the world * Addition of newly named Queen Elizabeth Land in Antarctica * New administrative divisions in India, Bangladesh, Chad & Finland * Populations of major cities updated using latest UN figures * Major new railways added in China, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Algeria & Brazil * Major new roads added in France, Poland & India * Realigned International Date Line around Samoa & Tokelau Historical maps of the world show the political make-up of the world over the last 150 years & the atlas also

Includes:: plans of 41 of the world`s major cities. An expanded satellite imagery section contains an overview image of each continent, & is complemented with a detailed image. Produced in a quality finish & world atlas comes in a protective slipcase.

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The Times Desktop Atlas of the World is a complete world reference atlas in a convenient & easy to use format, retaining the authority, style & detail of the larger Times atlases. An excellent world atlas for every day use at home or work, representing broad coverage at a great price. This new edition of the Times Desktop Atlas of the World has been fully revised to bring all the maps & geographical information completely up-to-date. As with all the atlases in the Times range it offers great authority, outstanding quality & attention to detail. FULLY UPDATED Detailed up-to-date maps in the distinctive & respected Times style provide balanced, systematic coverage of all parts of the world. Each continent is introduced by a political map showing individual countries, followed by regional maps showing towns & cities, roads, railways, international boundaries & topography. The introductory section covers major world geographical themes
- from earthquakes & volcanoes to population growth, communications & climate change
- giving a global snapshot of our contemporary world. The extensive index to over 25, 000 place names illustrates the scope of this world atlas which is ideal for home & business use. MAIN FEATURES Authoritative updated Times mapping of the whole world, including the newly independent country of South Sudan. Geographical reference section with flags, statistics & facts for the world's states & territories. Statistics & world maps on major geographical themes, including population, cities, climate, the environment & telecommunications. Unique 16 pages full of thousands of world facts & figures. Over 25, 000 index entries.

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