Soon there must come a day when I can say for myself: This & that I shall do this & that I shall not. Philida is the mother of four children by Francois Brink the son of her master. The year is 1832 & the Cape is rife with rumours about the liberation of the slaves. Philida decides to risk her whole life by lodging a complaint against Francois who has reneged on his promise to set her free. His father has ordered him to marry a white woman from a prominent Cape Town family & Philida will be sold on to owners in the harsh country up north. Unwilling to accept this fate Philida continues to test the limits of her freedom & with the Muslim slave Labyn she sets off on a journey across the great wilderness on the banks of the Gariep River to the far north of Cape Town. Philida" is an unforgettable story of one womans determination to survive & be free." ...

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One of the architects of New Labour Lord Gould played a crucial role in helping former Prime Minister Tony Blair to three election victories. He was strategy & polling adviser to the party in the general elections of 1987 1992 1997 2001 & 2005 & was one of the key figures of the modern communications revolution inside the Labour Party of the 1980s which resulted in the emergence of New Labour. Lord Gould battled for three years against oesophageal cancer & in September 2011 was told he would not survive. In his last months he continued to speak openly & honestly both about politics & his illness & fought strongly for ideals he believed in. Elections expert Dennis Kavanagh brings together a stellar cast of contributors including Georgia Gould Alastair Campbell Patricia Hewitt Peter Mandelson David Miliband James Purnell Danny Finkelstein Peter Hyman Andrew Cooper Stan Greenberg & James Harding to consider Philip Goulds legacy both in life & politics. ...

Philip II of Spain -- ruler of the most extensive empire the world had ever known -- has been viewed in a harsh & negative light since his death in 1598. Identified with repression bigotry & fanaticism by his enemies he has been judged more by the political events of his reign than by his person. This book published four hundred years after Philips death is the first full-scale biography of the king. Placing him within the social cultural religious & regional context of his times it presents a startling new picture of his character & reign. Drawing on Philips unpublished correspondence & on many other archival sources Henry Kamen reveals much about Philip the youth the man the husband the father the frequently troubled Christian & the king. Kamen finds that Philip was a cosmopolitan prince whose extensive experience of northern Europe broadened his cultural imagination & tastes whose staunchly conservative ideas were far from being illiberal & fanatical whose religious attitudes led him to accept a practical coexistence with Protestants & Jews & whose support for Las Casas & other defenders of the Indians in America helped determine government policy. Shedding completely new light on most aspects of Philips private life & in consequence on his public actions the book is the definitive portrayal of Philip II. ...

The Spanish Armada conjures up images of age-old rivalries bravery & treachery. However the same Spanish monarch who sent the Armada to invade England in 1588 was just a few years previously the King of England & husband of Mary Tudor. This important new book sheds new light on Philip II of Spain Englands forgotten sovereign. Previous accounts of Marys brief reign have focused on the martyrdom of Protestant dissenters the loss of English territory as well as Marys infamous personality meaning that her husband Philip has remained in the shadows. In this book Harry Kelsey uncovers Philips life
- from his childhood & education in Spain to his marriage to Mary & the political manoeuvrings involved in the marriage contract to the tumultuous aftermath of Marys death which ultimately led to hostile relations between Queen Elizabeth & Philip culminating in the Armada. Focusing especially on the period of Philips marriage to Mary Kelsey shows that Philip was in fact an active King of England & took a keen interest in the rule of his wifes kingdom. Casting fresh light on both Mary & Philip as well as European history more generally this book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the Tudor era.
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Philips Astronomy Starter Pack is an exciting new starter pack suitable for use in the Northern Hemisphere containing three essential items to introduce the beginner to the fascinating hobby of astronomy: Philips Glow-in-the-Dark Planisphere: This br&-new planisphere has been specially made so that after being held under a bright light the stars & the names & shapes of the constellations will glow in the dark for a period. It is both a fun & practical starfinder for identifying the stars & constellations visible on any night of the year from the UK Northern Europe & Canada (51.5 degrees North); the star map is drawn by the well-known celestial cartographer Wil Tirion. A sheet explaining how to use the planisphere is included in the pack. Philips Exploring Stars & Planets: A colourful & entertaining introduction to the exciting world of astronomy this 80-page paperback is illustrated with more than 200 colour photographs artworks & maps as the author Ian Ridpath describes the latest developments in the fast-moving fields of space exploration & astronomy. Concise chapters introduce the Sun the Earth & all the other planets in our Solar System. Then moving further into space the author examines the stars & galaxies & explores the origin of the Universe. Philips Solar System Poster: A large attractive folded wall chart (580 x 870mm) illustrating the planets & other bodies in the Solar System with informative text & tables by Ian Ridpath. ...

Philips Big Road Atlas Britain & Ireland 2013 contains 96 pages of road maps covering Britain at 3 miles to 1 inch (Scottish Highlands & Western Isles at 4 miles to 1 inch Orkney & Shetland at 5.25 miles to 1 inch). The maps clearly mark service areas roundabouts & multi-level junctions & in rural areas distinguish between roads over & under 4 metres wide
- a boon for drivers of wide vehicles. The atlas also

Includes:: route-planning maps a distance table 12 large-scale city approach maps with named arterial roads & 58 extra-detailed & fully indexed town & city plans.


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In Philips Childrens Atlas clear & accurate maps are combined with fascinating facts about the countries of the world to provide essential geographical information for young readers. In addition guidance is given at the beginning of the atlas on how to use the maps encouraging the early development of map skills. The atlas is organized spread by spread in the classic sequence: first Europe then its land neighbour Asia followed by Africa Australia & Oceania North America & South America. Illustrated with interesting full-colour photographs & packed with fact boxes curiosities flags stamps & quiz questions Philips Childrens Atlas is both fun to use & easy to underst&. A past winner of the Geographical Associations award for making a significant contribution to geography Philips Childrens Atlas was judged an excellent all round childrens atlas with simple yet well-designed maps well-illustrated with colour photographs. It links places to issues events & real people giving a clear sense of place."" ...

The 287 pages of main road maps in Philips Compact Atlas Britain 2012 are at the large scale of 3.3 miles to 1 inch (Scottish Islands at 6.7 miles to 1 inch) & include speed-camera locations. The maps clearly mark service areas roundabouts & multi-level junctions & in rural areas distinguish between roads above & below 4 metres wide
- a boon for drivers of wide vehicles. For leisure users scenic routes are highlighted & the maps show upland & highland areas as well as National & Forest Parks & Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Long-distance footpaths viewpoints beaches golf courses campsites & caravan sites are clearly shown.
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Philips Complete Road Atlas Britain & Ireland 2013 contains 160 pages of road maps covering Britain at 3 miles to 1 inch with the Western Isles Orkney & Shetland at smaller scales. The maps clearly mark service areas roundabouts & multi-level junctions & in rural areas distinguish between roads over & under 4 metres wide
- a boon for drivers of wide vehicles. The atlas also

Includes:: 10 pages of route-planning maps a distance table 10 large-scale city approach maps with named arterial roads & 64 extra-detailed & fully indexed town & city plans.


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