Cambrai is most well known for the tank battle which took place in 1917. Although initially successful it soon became disastrous & as on other occasions throughout the War the area changed hands many times. Illustrated with then & now pictures this book unravels the history of the area for those either visiting or exploring it from their armchairs. ...

Despite its name & the fact that the bulk of its operations were in the Principality Cambrian Railways (an amalgamation of a number of earlier lines) was based at Oswestry in Shropshire where its workshops were established. Its network of routes extending over 230 route miles stretched from Aberystwyth & Pwllheli on the Welsh coast through much of Central Wales to Shropshire where connections existed with both the London & North Western & Great Western railways. The Cambrian lost its independence in January 1922 being absorbed into the GWR 12 months before the main Grouping. Apart from the standard gauge network the Cambrian also constructed two narrow-gauge lines the Vale of Rheidol & the Welshpool & Llanfair. Over the years there has been much written about the Cambrian but now much additional information has come to light as documentation has been deposited with the National Archives & in local Record Offices material that has not been covered by other historians of the railway. This book presents a whole new history of the Cambrian Railways concentrating largely on the company's standard gauge lines & is illustrated with a fantastic array of over 275 photographs both colour & mono which bring the text to life. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
- Active a tough versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.
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A three-level (B1+ to C1) integrated skills course for higher education students at university or on foundation courses. Designed specifically for students preparing for university this integrated skills course develops language & real academic skills essential for successful university studies across disciplines. With authentic lectures & seminars language informed by the Cambridge Academic Corpus & Academic Word Lists the course guarantees that the English students learn is up to date & relevant to them. The B1+ Intermediate level Audio CD

Includes:: extensive listening material with authentic Cambridge University lectures & interviews with university students providing invaluable learning & practice material for developing listening note-taking discussion & other skills specific to academic context.

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A fully updated edition of the best-selling Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary. This paperback edition is ideal for advanced (C1-C2) learners of English & contains up-to-date vocabulary including words from the areas of technology media language society & lifestyle plus important words for academic study. With over 140 000 words phrases meanings & examples hundreds of pictures & illustrations clear definitions & a new ' Focus on Writing' section the dictionary is perfect as a reference tool & as a study companion. Informed by the Cambridge International Corpus & correlated to English Vocabulary Profile it is also ideal for exam preparation. The CD-ROM contains the complete dictionary & recordings in British & American English. ...

Designed to follow the latest CIE IGCSE syllabus this revision guide will provide revision material which is presented in a clear concise but not too condensed format appropriate for international students aged 14-16. They may be used for study & homework throughout the year but are predominantly intended as a student revision purchase. Suitable for all students it will stretch those of a lower ability while challenging & providing a wealth of exam practice for students of higher ability. We provide everything needed to ensure exam success including questions & answers revision & assessment advice. Vocabulary-based activities such as crossword puzzles will be included to support students whose first language is not English. ...

Taking you through the year day by day The Cambridge Book of Days" contains a quirky eccentric amusing or important event or fact from different periods of history many of which had a major impact on the religious & political history of England as a whole. Ideal for dipping into this addictive little book will keep you entertained & informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Cambridges archives it will delight residents & visitors alike." ...

These official papers provide candidates with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with the updated CAE examination introduced in December 2008. Attractive colour visual material for Paper 5 is included with each test enabling students to prepare thoroughly for the paired interview. A 'without answers' edition & an Audio CD set containing the recorded material for the aural component of the exam (Paper 4) are also available. ...

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English 4 Students Book contains four complete past papers for the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) examination from Cambridge ESOL. These genuine past examination papers provide candidates with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with the content & format of the CAE examination & to practise examination techniques. The Self-study Pack contains the Students Book with answers & Audio CDs. Students Books without answers are also available. ...