Books British History Books Funerary rituals show us what people thought about mortality; how they felt about loss; what they believed came next.  From Roman cremations & graveside feasts, to deviant burials with heads rearranged, from richly furnished Anglo Saxon graves to the first Christian burial grounds in Wales, Buried provides an alternative history of the first millennium in Britain. As she did with her pre-history of Britain in Ancestors, Professor Alice Roberts combines archaeological finds with cutting-edge DNA research & written history to shed fresh light on how people lived: by examining the stories of the dead. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781398510050 •†Author: Alice Roberts  •†Publisher:†  Simon & Schuster UK •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 352 •†Dimensions:†13 x 2.15 x 19.8 cm ...

The next in the bestselling series of psychological thrillers featuring Carson Ryder, the detective with a unique perspective on serial killers. Soon after witnessing the escape of violent psychopath Bobby Crayline from prison, Alabaman detective Carson Ryder takes a rare break in the mountains. But his vacation is interrupted when an anonymous phone call summons him to the scene of a grisly murder. With more savage killings, & the heavy-handed FBI only inflaming the situation, Ryder & local detective Donna Cherry sift through the increasingly bizarre clues. Is there more than one killer on the loose? & how does Carson ...

Artist Rose Trevelyan lives a peaceful life in Cornwall, sketching on the beach at Mousehole or taking photographs of the harbour at Newlyn to be sold as postcards in the local gift shops & galleries. Always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need, Rose often finds herself drawn into the oddest situations. But this time Rose's composed life is shattered when she finds herself at the centre of two murder enquiries, even falling under suspicion herself... ...

From balafon players in the laidback town of Bobo-Dioulasso to masters of horsemanship further north
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Details: Great set of 52 burlap alphabet stickers. Simply peel the backing off the letters, choose your desired project
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Details: Great value set of four burlap twine on reels.

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Beginning as a variety show with ribald humour & satirical political skits, burlesque branched out to become an empowering artful expression as well as a nostalgic nod to our past, both socially & politically. If you've ever been to a burlesque show, you've felt that charge in the air. ...

Intended for the aspiring, the practicing, & the admiring burlesque fan, this title covers the basic philosophies of burlesque performance, provides step-by-step instruction on basic moves, & offers h&-me-down wisdom. It also

Includes:: hands-on exercises for developing stage-worthy confidence, sexiness, & presence.

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Details: Charles Steel took part in two military disasters
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Flory, a white timber merchant, befriends Dr Veraswami, a black enthusiast for Empire. The doctor needs help. U Po Kyin, Sub-divisional Magistrate of Kyauktada, is plotting his downfall. The only thing that can save him is European patronage: membership of the hitherto all-white Club. ...