Tonight When I make my sweeping bow at heavens gate One thing I shall still possess at any rate Unscathed something outlasting mortal flesh & that is.. . My panache. The first English translation of Cyrano de Bergerac in 1898 introduced the word panache into the English language. This single word summed up Rostands rejection of the social realism which dominated late nineteenth-century theatre. He wrote his heroic comedy unfashionably in verse & set it in the reign of Louis XIII & the Three Musketeers. Based on the life of a little known writer Rostands hero has become a figure of theatrical legend: Cyrano with the nose of a clown & the soul of a poet is by turns comic & sad as reckless in love as in war & never at a loss for words. Audiences immediately took him to their hearts & since the triumphant opening night in December 1897
- at the height of the Dreyfus Affair
- the play has never lost its appeal. The text is accompanied by notes & a full introduction which sets the play in its literary & historical context. Christopher Frys acclaimed translation into chiming couplets represents the homage of one verse dramatist to another. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more.

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This book the most thoroughly researched & accurate history of Czechoslovakia to appear in English tells the story of the country from its founding in 1918 to partition in 1992
- from fledgling democracy through Nazi occupation Communist rule invasion by the Soviet Union to
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- democracy again. The common Western view of Czechoslovakia has been that of a small nation which was sacrificed at Munich in 1938 betrayed to the Soviets in 1948 & which rebelled heroically against the repression of the Soviet Union during the Prague Spring of 1968. Mary Heimann dispels these myths & shows how intolerant nationalism & an unhelpful sense of victimhood led Czech & Slovak authorities to discriminate against minorities compete with the Nazis to persecute Jews & Gypsies & pave the way for the Communist police state. She also reveals Alexander Dubcek held to be a national hero & standard-bearer for democracy as an unprincipled apparatchik. Well written revisionist & accessible this groundbreaking book should become the standard history of Czechoslovakia for years to come.


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Are you ready to conquer 100 of the most taxing crosswords to be found in the Daily Express archives? Crusader Crosswords Volume 3 offers you a brand new selection of these demanding but entertaining puzzles in a pocket-sized format that's perfect for keeping your synapses firing during the daily commute or while relaxing at home. No matter how many crosswords you've taken on before this book is sure to bemuse & amuse you in equal measure. ...

Can you conquer the Daily Express' Crusader Crossword? Test your puzzling skills with Crusader Crosswords Volume 5 the brand new collection of 100 of the Express' most demanding mind-bogglers. Sure to increase your vocabulary & leave you feeling like a true wordsmith this title is perfect for turning the daily commute into a captivating battle of wits & is sure to keep minds of all ages entertained for hours. ...

The bestselling series returns with an even deadlier challenge as a new enemy is revealed to be searching for The 39 Clues too... Amy & Dan's race to save the hostages reaches its thrilling conclusion. Who will be victorious? The Cahills or the Vespers? More titles available: CAHILLS VS VESPERS 1: THE MEDUSA PLOT (9780545298391) CAHILLS VS VESPERS 2: A KING'S RANSOM (9780545298407) CAHILLS VS VESPERS 3: THE DEAD OF NIGHT (9780545298414) CAHILLS VS VESPERS 4: SHATTERPROOF (9780545298421) & CAHILLS VS VESPERS 5 (9780545298438). ...

Delia is renowned for her tried-&-tested foolproof recipes. The Complete Cookery Course is the book that has taken pride of place in kitchens for over 30 years. It's a cookbook that you will return to again & again including recipes for all-time classics like Taramasalata Boeuf Bourguignonne Gratin Dauphinois & Rich Bread & Butter Pudding. As clear & comprehensive as ever Delia's recipes are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced cooks providing you with all you need for a lifetime of cooking & eating well. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first publication of the omnibus edition & sales of over 6 million copies across all editions Delia's Complete Cookery Course has been re-issued with a fresh new jacket. This hardback edition has been re-issued with a fresh new jacket. ...

Delia Smith's Complete Illustrated Cookery Course contains more than a hundred stunning photographs that will inspire you to ...

In the five novels by Ireland's greatest comic writer we can explore the full range of his invention from the multi-layered madness of At Swim-Two-Birds" to the piercing realism of " The Hard Life" & the surreal logic of " The Third Policeman". This is a world where bicycles listen to conversations inventors search for methods of 'diluting' water & characters play truant while novelists sleep; a world where spiteful fairies wreak havoc & heroes from legend blunder into suburban sitting-rooms. This is recognizably the Ireland of Joyce & Beckett
- rowdy high-spirited by turns sensual & cerebral -transformed by O' Brien's unique vision."
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The Crystal Bible Volume 2 provides an essential companion reference to the original bible fully describing the properties of over 200 crystals not found in volume 1. Featuring new information on crystals for energy enhancement & healing grids the historical use of crystals from biblical times to the present day & the latest updates on geological research this comprehensive guide offers detailed analysis on the extensive range of new crystals on the market. This book also provides essential information on cleansing crystals types of crystals & crystal shapes to give the reader extensive knowledge of their chosen stones. ...

CRAIG BELLAMY is one of those footballers you can't ignore. If he plays for your team you love him. If he doesn't.. . Everyone knows Bellamy. Pace & passion. A handful for defenders. Scoring goals & winding up opponents. Winning friends
- & making enemies. Blessed with a natural talent he has enjoyed a colourful career at a host of top clubs. The proud Welshman is one of the top ten appearance makers for his country. But his rise to the top of the game wasn't easy. It could have all been so different. He came from a loving family but there were temptations in his way. Follow the crowd or follow a dream? Join your mates in a gang on the streets or try to make it as a pro? It was a choice between the two. Bellamy chose football & became a rebel with a cause. He quickly climbed the ladder & shared dressing rooms with some of the biggest stars in football
- from Ryan Giggs to Steven Gerrard. His burning desire to succeed made him a winner on the pitch but that same passion also got him into trouble. He earned hero status at Newcastle for his Player of the Season performances but controversy soon followed after a chair throwing incident involving the first team coach a public bust-up with Graeme Souness & a telephone text scandal with Alan Shearer. Later he joined his boyhood heroes Liverpool where he would score a famous goal against Barcelona in the Nou Camp days after striking his team-mate John Arne Riise with a golf club after a karaoke night. He enjoyed further success at high-flying Manchester City where he was caught on TV slapping the face of a pitch invader. A second term at Liverpool & other spells at West Ham Celtic Blackburn Rovers Coventry Norwich & his hometown team Cardiff have been equally eventful. Away from the spotlight however there is a very different side to Craig Bellamy. His earnings from this book will be going to the Craig Bellamy Foundation a charity that he is passionate about which offers children in Sierra Leone the chance to fulfill their sporting potential. He is a devoted Dad & was heartbroken at the tragic & shocking death of his close friend Gary Speed. Craig Bellamy: Good Fella is a no-holds barred often surprising whistlestop ride through a football career in the fast lane. Like the man himself it won't hold back.

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