There they sit the great tomes of classical literature taunting you with their length & difficulty as you ask: which books are the most important & why
- & whats actually any good? Why does most writing about the classics have words like seminal or oeuvre in it? What does postmodernism mean? Can I get away with just reading the introduction? Now you can enjoy the classics without fear. This survival kit will guide you painlessly through the Western literary canon century by century: from Ancient Greek drama to the modern novel via Beowulf Chaucer Shakespeare Romantic poetry Tolstoy & Proust. There are entertaining plot summaries unpretentious definitions of literary movements & fresh insights into authors lives. With each work assigned ratings from 1 to 10 on Importance Accessibility & Fun youll discover whats really worth bothering with & what you can safely discard without guilt. This book will make the things youve read clearer inspire you to tackle the ones youve always meant to & make you sound far cleverer than you really are.
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Western Philosophy: An Anthology provides the most comprehensive & authoritative survey of the Western philosophical tradition from ancient Greece to the leading philosophers of today.* Features substantial & carefully chosen excerpts from all the greats of philosophy arranged thematically & chronologically* Readings are introduced & linked together by a lucid philosophical commentary which guides the reader through the key arguments* Embraces all the major subfields of philosophy: theory of knowledge & metaphysics philosophy of mind religion & science moral philosophy (theoretical & applied) political theory & aesthetics* Updated edition now

Includes:: additional contemporary readings in each section* Augmented by two completely new sections on logic & language & philosophy & the meaning of life

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The Great Western Railway promoted its holiday lines with enterprise & imagination none more so than the routes to the south-west which somehow seemed to be everybodys favourite destination for a break at the seaside. The famous Cornish Riviera Express restaurant car train between London & Penzance was easily the best-known on the route. After the Second World War holidays with pay became the norm for the masses & this sparked a massive upsurge in holiday traffic. Using finest top quality images this album looks back at the last years of steam on the former Great Western routes in Devon & Cornwall which retained much of their distinctive atmosphere well into the 1960s. ...

1st edition focuses on the US West; Covers California Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Wyoming Colorado Utah Nevada New Mexico Arizona; Perfect for mult.-state trips thru' the region or short trips from within; Best of the Golden State colour chapt. highlights beaches cuisine wine scenic drives; Pac. Coast Hwy & Route 66 covered. ...

Even among the Mob the Westies were feared. Out of a partnership between two sadistic thugs
- James Coonan & Mickey Featherstone
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This is the remarkable story of Westminster a royal capital that became the birthplace of parliamentary government & the centre of a world power. It is about the place its people & their close relationship. They have made & shaped one another. The ancient heart of Westminster is only the size of a village yet it boasts world famous buildings: the Abbey the Houses of Parliament & Number 10 Downing Street. As befits a village Westminster is rich in folklore & gossip yet its story is central to Britains history & anywhere that has parliamentary government. This biography of Westminster traces the extraordinary transformation of a secluded island on the banks of the Thames into a spiritual centre a royal ceremonial stage & a political capital. It brings to life the monarchs & prime ministers for whom Westminster has been home the architects & writers whom it inspired & the protestors & rebels whom it provoked. It is a tale of inspiration intrigue power protest & terror. ...

This magnificent book presents a detailed portrait of the buildings the landmarks & the scenery of the old county of Westmorl&. First published in 1975 to mark the incorporation of the county into Cumbria it has been in demand ever since as both a record of a lost county as an informed & engaging record of one of the loveliest & least spoiled parts of Britain where nature culture & history have combined to leave a memorable & exhilarating legacy. Every single parish is included with its notable buildings or landscapes mapped & illustrated & its historical or other features of interest discussed & described. Though written by an amateur for amateurs" the authors deep knowledge of & close familiarity with the countryside pervade & illuminate the text & the two thousand line drawings." ...

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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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys 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 Surveys 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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