The conflict in Northern Ireland since 1969 has cost over 3 600 lives & about 100 000 people in Northern Ireland live in a household where someone has been injured in a troubles-related incident. This has been a key issue in British & Irish politics & the recent peace process in Northern Ireland & the current War on Terrorism has stimulated international involvement & a desire to learn the lessons of the troubles. Although Northern Ireland has a population of just 1.5 million people it is one of the most researched territories of the world. There is considerable controversy over the interpretation of the history of Northern Ireland not least since 1969. This new addition to the Seminar Studies in History Series provides a comprehensive introduction to the difficult topic reviewing different perspectives on the recent history of the conflict in Northern Ireland while at the same time providing an authoritative overview. Each book in the Seminar Studies in History series provides a concise & reliable introduction to complex events & debates. Written by acknowledged experts & supported by extracts from historical Documents a Chronology Glossary Whos Who of key figures & Guide to Further Reading Seminar Studies in History are the essential guides to understanding a topic. ...

Their relative isolation stunning scenery & Norse history make Orkney & Shetland a very special place. For the sea kayaker ...

When Lyras friend Roger disappears she & her daemon Pantalaimon set out to find him. They travel to the ice kingdoms of the North where armored bears rule & witch-queens fly through frozen skies. Lyra possesses a device that will aid their quest
- if she can decipher its mysterious messages. But it knows terrifying secrets about their journey & the dangers that await them in worlds far beyond their own.
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Without this child we shall all die". Lyra Belacqua & her animal daemon live half-wild & carefree among scholars of Jordan College Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic where witch-clans reign & ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world..." ...

The Bell Rock Lighthouse the worlds oldest rock lighthouse situated off the coast of the county of Angus was built by the famous Stevenson engineers & has its 200th anniversary on 11 February 2011. Northern Lights celebrates that occasion. This fully illustrated book tells the story of Scotlands lighthouses through objects charts & photographs using National Museums Scotlands pre-eminent collection of sea-marking amterial from the Northern Lighthouse Board & also items from the Stevenson family. For reasons explained in the book historic items relating to the building of the earlier Eddystone Lighthouse located in the English Channel are also held by the museum & John Smeatons stone-built construction there must be seen as the inspiration for Robert Stevensons structure. ...

Sunflower guides have been available in Europe for years & they have a dedicated following. In handy pocket-size format Sunflower guides offer a unique combination of walks & driving tours for the vacationer. Each guide
Includes::
- dozens of unforgettable walks for all ages & abilities- the most rewarding driving tours of the region- large color fold-out maps & detailed walking maps- color photos that show what you will see- timetables for buses trains ferries- info on local foods customs wildlife historic sites- a free service to keep you abreast of all changes since publication www.sunflowerbooks.co.uk

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Get acquainted with a northern soul Jimmy Nail has been a household name since Auf Wiedersehen Pet hit our screens in the 1980s. since then his career as an actor & a musician has put on him on the silver screen alongside Madonna & given him a No. 1 hit single. Success on this astonishing scale was beyond the wildest dreams of the working class lad whose harsh childhood & brutal schooling put him on a collision course with Strangeways. But a short spell in prison helped propel Nail onwards & upwards. With the support of his friends & family it wasnt long before Jimmys unique talents & single-minded determination brought him attention of a different kind & changed his life for ever. In A Northern Soul Jimmy Nail tells his own vivid story in this intriguing inspiring & sometimes confounding account of how one man rose to fame & fortune by refusing to be anything but himself. ...

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Features: dynamic two-colour layout for easy navigation; brand new colour section that gives a photographic

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The north is the most popular destination for first-time visitors to Tanzania. The second edition of this tightly focused guide is fully updated throughout including revised information on the best accommodation in every price bracket from luxury lodges to simple hotels & hostels & the best of the safaris. Theres specific coverage of the wildlife & natural history of the region making it the indispensable companion to a safari in northern Tanzanias renowned national parks. Plus theres an introduction to the Swahili language. ...

Northern Tuscany is filled with artistic treasures. From Florence the jewel in Tuscany's crown to the immaculately preserved historical city of Lucca Northern Tuscany is wonderfully varied. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport accommodation eating & entertainment to ensure that your trip

Includes:: the best of this beautiful region of Italy. * Essentials section with useful advice on getting to & around Northern Tuscany. * Comprehensive up-to-date listings of where to eat sleep & play. *

Includes:: information on tour operators & activities from admiring Renaissance classics to finding the finest regional food produce. * Detailed maps for Florence Pisa & Lucca. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights plus many lesser-known attractions Footprint Focus Northern Tuscany (
Includes: Florence Pisa & Arezzo) provides concise & comprehensive coverage of one of Italy's most beautiful regions. The content of the Footprintfocus Northern Tuscany (
Includes: Florence Pisa & Arezzo) guide has been extracted from Footprint's Tuscany Full-Colour Guide.





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