Fifty men & women set out in the twenty-third century from Earth aboard an interstellar craft to travel to a planet some thirty light-years away. The ship will approach the speed of light & so (as Einstein predicted) subjective time on board will slow & so the journey of several decades will be of much shorter duration for the crew. But the ships deceleration system is irreparably damaged when it hits a cloud of interstellar dust & acceleration continues toward light speed tau zero. Soon the ship is speeding through galaxies & eons are passing on board the ship in the blink of an eye.. . ...

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 Survey's 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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Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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Taunton is the largest town in the county of Somerset & boasts a rich & fascinating history that can be archaeologically traced back to the Bronze & Iron Ages. The Saxons & Normans events such as the English Civil War & Monmouth Rebellion the medieval cloth trade the Victorian era & twentieth-century planners have all left their mark on the town. This book combines more than ninety archive photographs & old picture postcards of the streets buildings & people of Taunton with contemporary photographs of the town as it looks now. In this volume you can see Taunton as your forefathers may have seen it; compare those scenes with images of the town today & discover something of the rich history that Taunton the county town of Somerset has to offer. ...

The bandsaw is a woodworking favourite & this highly visual guide covers all there is to know about working with one from basic uses to some of the more advanced. The bandsaw is a woodworking favourite & the workhorse of any wood shop. Craftsmen & women turn to this practical tool for a wide array of tasks
- cutting curves ripping stock making a variety of useful joints using guides & templates & transforming thick boards into veneer. Now woodworkers can learn to make the most of their bandsaw in this valuable addition to the acclaimed Complete Illustrated Guide" library. The format is highly visual covering all there is to know about working with a bandsaw from basic uses to some of the most advanced techniques including shaping operations & sophisticated joinery. Safety & bandsaw maintenance complete this essential guide."
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Expand your skills through understanding of the router which is one of the most versatile tools you can own. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Routers" offers more than 800 photos & drawings which show you how to use & care for your router & how to get the most from it. In addition to mastering the use of your router you'll also learn about router tables & how to make one that works perfectly in your shop. Lonnie Bird is a professional woodworker with a dozen books to his credit." ...

One of the most important tools in any woodworking shop tablesaws are available in a tremendous variety of styles & prices. The latest addition to Tauntons invaluable Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking" series is the sharpest reference available covering all the essential tablesaw techniques from the most basic cut to the most advanced joint. Every process is illustrated with step-by-step full-colour photographs. This no-nonsense comprehensive shop-companion examines everything from ripping & crosscutting to cutting coves & multi-sided shapes always keeping safety at the forefront. Anthony also provides a wealth of ideas & designs for extremely useful jigs. Like a tablesaw itself this wonderfully visual guide belongs in the shop of every woodworker. Paul Anthony is a woodworking writer editor & photographer & is the author of " Smart Workshop Solutions" plus the editor of many woodworking books." ...

With his trademark blend of knowledge insight & wit Dadhichi shares his predictions for the new year. While 2013 holds its share of challenges for you your practical & patient Taurean nature serves you well. You must ensure however that you are not on the defensive especially in your relationships & instead use your inherent sensitivity to read those around you & work on sharing your feelings with others. In Dadhichis horoscope for Taurus you will discover which star signs can handle your honesty & possessiveness how to make the most of your perseverance & discipline in the workplace & what 2013 has in store for you. YOUR STARS WILL REVEAL Monthly & daily predictions for 2013 Insights into the Taurus woman man & child Which star signs you are best matched with as well as who to avoid in the areas of love friendship & the workplace Ways to harness your career potential & tips for financial success How to optimise your health & beauty ...

One of only a few women who ruled ancient Egypt as a king during its thousands of years of history Tausret was the last pharaoh of the 19th dynasty (c. 1200 BCE) the last ruling descendent of Ramesses the Great & one of only two female monarchs buried in Egypt's renowned Valley of the Kings. Though mentioned even in Homer as the pharaoh of Egypt who interacted with Helen at the time of the Trojan War she has long remained a figure shrouded in mystery hardly known even by many Egyptologists. Nevertheless recent archaeological discoveries have illuminated Tausret's importance her accomplishments & the extent of her influence. Tausret: Forgotten Queen & Pharaoh of Egypt combines distinguished scholars whose research & excavations have increased our understanding of the life & reign of this great woman. This lavishly illustrated book utilizes recent discoveries to correctly position Tausret alongside famous ruling queens such as Hatshepsut & Cleopatra figures who have long dominated our view of the female monarchs of ancient Egypt. Tausret brings together archaeological historical women's studies & other approaches to provide a scholarly yet accessible volume that will be an important contribution to the literature of Egyptology
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