This fascinating new account of what happened in Greece from c.800 to 323 bc shows how sculptors & painters responded to the challenges they faced in the extremely formidable & ambitious world of the Greek city-state. The numerous symbols & images employed by their eastern Mediterranean neighbours on the one hand & the explorations of what it was to be human embodied in the narratives with which Greek poets worked on the other helped produce the rich diversity of forms apparent in Greek art. The drawings & sculptures of this period referred so intimately to the human form as to lead both ancient & modern theorists to talk in terms of the mimetic role of art. The importance of what occurred still affects the way we see today. Ranging widely over the fields of sculpture vase painting & the minor arts this book provides a clear introduction to the art of archaic & classical Greece. By looking closely at the context in which & for which sculptures & paintings were produced Robin Osborne demonstrates how artistic developments were both a product of & contributed to the intensely competitive life of the Greek city. brilliantly illustrates the purpose of this new series by focusing on the social & political context of Greek art.. .a different approach suggesting new perspectives & original connections.. .eye-opening & thought-provoking Professor Francois Lissarrague Ecoles des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales Paris brings all that is best in the new Classical art history to this exciting interpretation.. . No reader of Osbornes stimulating & engaging book will come away with their vision of Greek art unchanged Jeremy Tanner Institute of Archaeology University of London ...

When historian Fluke Kelso learns of the existence of a secret notebook belonging to Josef Stalin he is determined to track it down whatever the consequences. From the violent political intrigue & decadence of modern Moscow he heads north
- to the vast forests surrounding the White Sea port of Archangel & a terrifying encounter with Russia's unburied past.
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Archangel Michael is a beloved & powerful protector & trustworthy guide. He knows your life's purpose & the best steps for you to take next. The 44 cards in this deck feature messages for you from Archangel Michael & incredible paintings of this magnificent angel. You'll also receive answers to your most pressing questions. An accompanying guidebook gives you step-by-step instructions on how to conduct an accurate safe & powerfully healing reading for yourself & others. ...

Now you can give yourself & others accurate loving & helpful readings about health & healing with these beautiful oracle cards each featuring a gorgeous painting of Archangel Raphael. Archangel Raphael is the angel most associated with healing known throughout the world for his miraculous powers & ability to help those in need. Whether you wish to protect & heal yourself your family your clients or your friends Raphael will always be close by once you seek him out using Doreen's exceptional guidance. With Doreen's expert advice in the enclosed guidebook you will learn the specific meanings of each card helping you provide safe & powerful readings for your loved ones & clients. Whether you're seeking a healing for yourself or for someone else or you want to awaken your own natural healing abilities Archangel Raphael brings you miracles & trustworthy guidance. ...

New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh is back in the shadows of a deadly beautiful world where angels rule vampires serve & one female hunter must crawl out of the darkness to survive.. . The severed head marked by a distinctive tattoo on its cheek should have been a Guild case but dark instincts honed over hundreds of years of life compel the vampire Dmitri to take control. There is something twisted about this death something that whispers of centuries long past.. .but Dmitri's need to discover the truth is nothing to the vicious strength of his response to the hunter assigned to decipher the tattoo. Savaged in a brutal attack that almost killed her Honor is nowhere near ready to come face to face with the seductive vampire who is an archangel's right hand & who wears his cruelty as boldly as his lethal sensuality.. .the same vampire who has been her secret obsession since the day she was old enough to understand the inexplicable violent emotions he aroused in her. As desire turns into a dangerous compulsion that might destroy them both it becomes clear the past will not stay buried. Something is hunting & it will not stop until it brings a blood-soaked nightmare to life once more.. . ...

Welcome to a dark new world where lethal beautiful archangels hold sway over immortals & mortals both with the Guild Hunters caught in between tasked with retrieving those vampires who break their contracts with their angelic masters. Elena Deveraux is a Guild Hunter. She was hired to do the impossible
- to hunt down a rogue Archangel
- & she suceeded where none had believed she could. But in the process she fell in love. & not just with anyone: with the Archangel Raphael. It a love that's as powerful entrancing & incredible as it is terrifying & dangerous. But the world won't stand still while Elena & Raphael enjoy their new-found love. Vampires & angels still go rogue & it's still Elena's job to hunt them down & return them to their angelic masters. For all that she is exceptional Elena isn't invulnerable
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This is a guide to working & healing with divinities & deities. Archangels & Ascended Masters" is a thoroughly researched book in a lively encyclopedia format listing 77 divinities from Greek Roman Egyptian Asian Babylonian Tibetan Buddhist Celtic Theosophical New Age Catholic Cabalistic Jewish & Christian roots. Doreen Virtue carefully studied & wrote about the history of each of the deities what role they serve today how they can help us with specific life problems & how to call upon each one." ...

Behind a pack of cards are a pack of lies! Unlike the comforting fairytale created by Lewis Carroll the true story of Wonderland involves bloodshed murder revenge & war. The battle for Wonderland has come to a head & the Heart Crystals power has been depleted thanks to King Archs devastating weapon WILMA. Imagination has been wiped from the land & the people of Wonderland have lost their greatest asset. Most alarmingly even Queen Alyss is without her powers as her Queendom hangs in the balance. Can Alyss & those still faithful to her overcome their adversaries & restore order in Wonderland once & for all? Page-turning & complex this culmination of the Wonderland saga is intensely satisfying. Return for the final instalment of the The Looking Glass Wars" as Wonderland is fantastically brought to life again by acclaimed Hollywood producer Frank Beddor." ...

The Archers Archives" celebrates 60 years of the nations favourite radio drama
- looking back at the most dramatic events
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Jennifer Aldridge long-time resident of Ambridge shares some of her most famous seasonal recipes which have been enjoyed at Home Farm for many years. Follow the Borsetshire seasons & absorb the village atmosphere through its alluring aromas & delicious flavours. Discover the culinary secrets of the villagers in this evocative & engaging collation of epicurean delights. From Berts Potagers Pot to Bombe Surprise with Apricot Sauce & Almond Praline there are over 300 tasty treats to enjoy in this wonderful collection from the kitchens of Ambridge. This wonderful value-for-money boxed set

Includes:: a copy of Jennifer Aldridges Archers Country Kitchen & a copy of Jennifer Aldridges Archers Cookbook.

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