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. ...

This book is comprised of 25 recent do-it-yourself articles for designing & building bookcases cabinets & built-ins. Accomplished carpenters & woodworkers offer richly detailed expert advice for true insiders' tips. As more people turn their focus towards home & a DIY" mentality this guide will provide readers with welcome inspiration. It's a universal need
- more storage. This all-new collection of 25 how-to articles from recent issues of " Fine Homebuilding" & " Fine Woodworking" magazines will inspire carpenters woodworkers & DIY-ers of all skill levels to create practical yet beautiful units for keeping life straight. Sturdy & attractive is the theme that runs through each project including a multitude of bookcases entertainment center built-ins mudroom clutter busters & custom kitchen cabinets."
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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." ...

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
- & one with appeal to both scholars & anyone with an interest in ancient Egypt culture.
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Over the last two decades Brian Cockerill has ruled his world with an iron fist. Using nothing but his hands as weapons he has patrolled the streets clubs & raves of Britain in order to keep order & to tax those whose ill-gotten gains he sees fit to take a share of. Drug dealers & shady club promoters everywhere know that if The Taxman is in town its time to pay up or get out. All know of the appalling violence this man can exert on his enemies & of the incredible presence of body & mind that he possesses. Yet despite his appalling record of aggression Brian is a man who lives by rules & respect
- balanced yet unpredictable he has never used weapons & those who have used arms against him have barely lived to regret it. The facts of his life are as amazing & awe-inspiring as they are true.
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Taxation is the number one textbook on taxation in the UK. Now in its 18th annual edition this excellent text has established itself as a reliable & comprehensive guide for students taking a first level course in the subject. This eighteenth edition brings the book completely up-to-date in accordance with the provisions of the Finance Act. ...

The latest edition of the popular annual tax guide published within weeks of the Budget. Explains the latest rules & regulations for income tax corporation tax capital gains tax inheritance tax Council Tax & VAT. Shows how to complete tax returns (including self assessment). Provides straightforward guidance on reducing tax liabilities in all areas. ...

Reveals the full story behind Swift's pre-teen acting career her early song writing efforts & her attempts to break into the music business as a youngster. Details the vicious bullying & crippling exclusion she experienced at the hands of school classmates & how
- as a social outcast
- she turned to music to heal the pain. An exclusive interview is included with one of Taylor's tormentors who apologises for causing distress. Covers Taylor's rise from a misunderstood writer to a multiplatinum selling artist. Features the inside story on her high profile relationships (including one with Joe of the Jonas Brothers) as well as her video editing clothes designing poetry acting roles & charity campaigns.

Includes:: unusual facts about Taylor which are almost unknown outside of the UK
- including her experiments with rap hip-hop & death metal music her meeting with Jay-Z as an unknown artist at age 11 & her collaboration with heavy rock group Def Leppard where the unlikely pair of acts covered each other's songs. Exclusive interviews with family friends school friends teachers ex-boyfriends. & many more.




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