Traces the lives of eight women
- Caroline Norton, Elizabeth Blackwell, Florence Nightingale, Emily Davies, Josephine Butler,
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Decode the secrets & uncover the origins & meanings of over 2, 000 signs & symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day logos. Why is a heart pierced by an arrow a classic symbol of love? What are the ancient roots of fertility symbols? Why are scales a symbol of justice? Delve into the meaning of each symbol & investigate how they have been interpreted in myth, religion, folklore, & art over time, with authoritative text from experts in the field & striking line drawings & photography that emphasize the visual strength & beauty of signs. Divided into six thematic sections
- the cosmos, the natural world, human life, myths & religions, society & culture, & symbol systems
- this guide to the secret language of signs & symbols is a must-have for those who want to understand the world around them.   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780241387047 •†Author: Miranda Bruce-Mitford •†Publisher:† DK •†Format:†  Hardback •†Pages:† 352 •†Dimensions:† 19.8 x 2.8 x 23.3 cm

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Everyday symbols such as the Freemason's set square or the lotus flower were originally used to provide protection from spirits, enhance mystical practices, or to maintain a secret. This title reveals the key ideas & sacred concepts behind over 500 sign ...

Divided into 14 chapters, text & illustrations reveal the symbolism inherent in representations of religious personages, the Earth & Sky, animals, birds, insects, & flowers. George Ferguson also explores Old Testament characters & events & their symbolic representation in art. 350 illustrations. ...

An old man is walking alone late at night when he is threatened on the street by 3 armed thugs who attempt to mug him. They die. The police are baffled, & decide it must be the symptom of a drugs war. There then follow more 'unexplained' deaths & accidents, all of which fox the police & lack any obvious evidence to lead them to an arrest. ...

The noise between Patch & Nora has gone. They've overcome the secrets riddled in Patch's dark past, bridged two irreconcilable worlds & faced heart-wrenching tests of betrayal, loyalty & trust...and all for a love that will transcend the boundary between heaven & earth. Armed with nothing but their absolute faith in one another, Patch & Nora enter a desperate fight to stop a villain who holds the power to shatter everything they've worked for
- & their love
- forever.

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The noise between Patch & Nora has gone. They've overcome the secrets riddled in Patch's dark past, bridged two irreconcilable worlds & faced heart-wrenching tests of betrayal, loyalty & trust...and all for a love that will transcend the boundary between heaven & earth. Armed with nothing but their absolute faith in one another, Patch & Nora enter a desperate fight to stop a villain who holds the power to shatter everything they've worked for
- & their love
- forever.

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Together Patch & Nora have overcome the secrets riddled in Patch's dark past, bridged two irreconcilable worlds & faced heart-wrenching tests of betrayal, loyalty & trust...and all for a love that will transcend the boundary between heaven & earth. Armed with nothing but their absolute faith in one another, Patch & Nora enter a desperate fight to stop a villain who holds the power to shatter everything they've worked for
- & their love
- forever.

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Detective Hanlon is addicted to violence. She likes the rush, the danger, the losing control...

When Hanlon is suspended

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Starting with the very earliest pioneering short films, this title traces the evolution of silent comedy through the 1900s & considers the works of the genre's some of greatest exponents, showing how each developed in the course of their career as well as the extent to which they influenced each other. ...