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| "When Ziggy Played the Marquee: David Bowie's Last Performance as Ziggy Stardust by Terry O'Neill (Hardback, 2017)" |
| "When Ziggy played The Marquee Club in Soho London in October 1973 most of those invited to the small venue did not realise that this would be the last performance David Bowie would ever give as Ziggy Stardust Terry O'Neill celebrated photographer was given unprecedented access to document the event O'Neill captured Bowie and his crew backstage as they went through costume changes and Bowie transformed into the character he'd soon put to rest On stage dodging television cameras and lights O'Neill snapped the incredible stage presence for which Bowie and his crew had become renowned O'Neill remembers of Bowie He became a character on stage As much as a person takes a role in a play for the West End or on Broadway learning the lines putting on the costumes - this was I think the way Bowie treated his stage This night at the Marquee I witnessed a modern-day Hamlet - and it was Ziggy Stardust Award-winning music writer Daniel Rachel interviews key contributors of the day including O Neill Ava Cherry Amanda Lear and Geoff MacCormack along with new insights and memories from fans who were in the audience who played witness to this incredible moment"
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| "What the Buddha Taught" |
| "This clear and informative guide draws on the words spoken by the Buddha to convey the true nature of Buddhist wisdom It also features an illustrative section of texts from the Suttas and the Dhammapada a glossary of Buddhist terms and an up-to-date bibliography"
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| "Quantum Physics : A Beginner's Guide" |
| "From quarks to computing this fascinating introduction covers every element of the quantum world in clear and accessible language Drawing on a wealth of expertise to explain just what a fascinating field quantum physics is Rae points out that it is not simply a maze of technical jargon and philosophical ideas but a reality which affects our daily lives"
Price: 7.49 |
| "The Little Dictionary of Fashion : A Guide to Dress Sense for Every Woman" |
| "This is the bestselling fashion classic now available in cloth-bound special edition Illustrated with delightful photographs and drawings this beautiful book is the perfect gift for both the style-conscious and the desperately in need! Christian Dior reveals the secrets of style in his indispensable guide that covers everything from what to wear to a wedding and how to tie a scarf to how to walk with grace"
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| "V&A Pattern: Indian Florals" |
| "This attractive series reveals the V&A's spectacular and extensive pattern collections Each title in the series includes a free CD of high resolution images Indian Florals showcases the patterns derived from plants and flowers found in Indian textiles ranging from bed covers and carpets to saris and sashes The compact disc at the back of the book invites you to appreciate the ingenuity of the designs and the endless possibilities for their application"
Price: 6.49 |
| "William Morris Textiles" |
| "William Morris Textiles was the first comprehensive survey of the many hundreds of original colourful textiles produced by William Morris and the two commercial companies he founded and managed To this day it remains the authority in the field and this revised edition has been completely rewritten and expanded with beautiful new photography Linda Parry provides new insight into the embroideries printed and woven textiles carpets and tapestries produced by Morris & Co giving in-depth information about their design and manufacture The varied often highly specialized processes involved are discussed in detail as are Morris's working methods"
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| "Tour of Mont Blanc : Complete two-way trekking guide" |
| "The essential guidebook to the 105-mile Tour of Mont Blanc trek in the Alps One of the best of the world's classic walks which circumnavigates the Mont Blanc massif in about eleven days through France Switzerland and Italy The walk has all the excitement of the high mountains yet none of the worry of altitude sickness It crosses numerous cols with stunning views of spectacular snow and rock peaks and accommodation along the route is plentiful The 'official' Tour du Mont Blanc follows an established route around the main block of mountains containing not only Mont Blanc but its principal allied summits such as Aiguille Verte Aiguille du Chardonnet Aiguille du Gouter Dent du Geant Grandes Jorasses Aiguille d'Argentiere Mont Dolent and numerous others The author describes the tour both in the traditional 'anti-clockwise' direction and the 'clockwise' direction There are several alternative routes that subsequently link and these are also described The routes have been created to give the very best perspective and appreciation of the whole region At every opportunity recommendations are made that will bring the walker into closer contact with the area This guide is in full colour with points of interest accommodation details and overview maps for every stage along with details of the natural and cultural history of the region There are also routes around Courmayeur and Arnuva and to Lac Blanc as well as essential practical information on travel to and around the Mont Blanc Massif mountain safety languages currency and more The result is an ideal companion to take on one of the world's greatest mountain adventures"
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| "Nobody Nowhere: The Remarkable Autobiography of an Autistic Girl by Donna Williams (Paperback, 1998)" |
| "Donna Williams was a child with more labels than a jam-jar deaf wild disturbed stupid insane She lived within herself her own world her foreground ours a background she only visited Isolated from her self and from the outside world Donna was in her words a Nobody Nowhere She swung violently between these two worlds battling to join our world and simultaneously to keep it out Abandoned from all connection to the self within her she lived as a ghost with a body a patchwork of the images which bombarded her Intact but detached from the seemingly incomprehensible world around her she lived in what she called 'a world under glassAfter twenty-five years of being misunderstood and unable to understand herself Donna stumbled upon the word 'autism' a label but one which held up a mirror and made sense of her life and struggles and gave her a chance to finally forgive both herself and those around herNobody Nowhere is disturbing eloquent and ticklishly funny it is an account of the soul of someone who lived the word 'autism' and survived in an unsympathetic environment despite intense inner chaos and incomprehension It describes how against the odds Donna came to live independently achieve a place at university and write this remarkable autobiography It is now an international bestseller sold in over 14 languages throughout the world This is a book that will stay with you as one of the most exceptional works you will ever read"
Price: 13.49 |
| "My Social Stories Book by Carol Gray (Paperback, 2001)" |
| "Over the last decade Carol Gray's Social Stories approach has become established as a highly effective way of teaching social and life skills to children on the autism spectrum Taking the form of short narratives the Stories in My Social Stories Book take children step by step through basic activities such as brushing your teeth taking a bath and getting used to new clothes It also helps children to understand different experiences such as going to school shopping and visiting the doctor These stories are written for preschoolers aged from two to six and the book is a useful primer for all young children - but most especially those on the autism spectrumMy Social Stories Book contains over 150 Stories and is illustrated throughout with line drawings by Sean McAndrew which form a visual counterpart to the text A helpful introduction explains to parents and carers how to get the most out of the book"
Price: 12.49 |
| "Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (Paperback, 1992)" |
| "Introduction and Notes by John S Whitley University of Sussex Wuthering Heights is a wild passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff a foundling adopted by Catherine's father After Mr Earnshaw's death Heathcliff is bullied and humiliated by Catherine's brother Hindley and wrongly believing that his love for Catherine is not reciprocated leaves Wuthering Heights only to return years later as a wealthy and polished man He proceeds to exact a terrible revenge for his former miseries The action of the story is chaotic and unremittingly violent but the accomplished handling of a complex structure the evocative descriptions of the lonely moorland setting and the poetic grandeur of vision combine to make this unique novel a masterpiece of English literature"
Price: 3.99 |
| "Hamlet by William Shakespeare (Paperback, 1992)" |
| "Edited Introduced and Annotated by Cedric Watts Professor of English Literature University of Sussex The Wordsworth Classics&39; Shakespeare Series presents a newly-edited sequence of William Shakespeare&39;s works The Textual editing takes account of recent scholarship while giving the material a careful reappraisal Hamlet is not only one of Shakespeare&39;s greatest plays but also the most fascinatingly problematical tragedy in world literature First performed around 1600 this a gripping and exuberant drama of revenge rich in contrasts and conflicts Its violence alternates with introspection its melancholy with humour and its subtlety with spectacle The Prince Hamlet himself is depicted as a complex divided introspective character His reflections on death morality and the very status of human beings make him the first modern man&39; Countless stage productions and numerous adaptations for the cinema and television have demonstrated the continuing cultural relevance of this vivid enigmatic profound and engrossing drama"
Price: 2.99 |
| "Othello by William Shakespeare (Paperback, 1992)" |
| "Edited Introduced and Annotated by Cedric Watts Research Professor of English Literature University of Sussex The Wordsworth Classics' Shakespeare Series with Henry V and The Merchant of Venice as its inaugral volumes presents a newly-edited sequence of William Shakespeare's works The textual editing takes account of recent scholarship while giving the material a careful reappraisal Othello has long been recognised as one of the most powerful of Shakespeare's tragedies This is an intense drama of love deception jealousy and destruction Desdemona's love for Othello the Moor transcends racial prejudice; but the envious Iago conspires to devastate their lives In its vivid rendering of racism sexism contested identities and the savagery lurking within civilisation Othello is arguably the most topical and accessible tragedy from Shakespeare's major phase as a dramatist Productions on stage and screen regularly renew its power to engross impress and trouble the imagination"
Price: 2.99 |
| "Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (Paperback, 1992)" |
| "Edited introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts Research Professor of English University of Sussex Julius Caesar is among the best of Shakespeare's historical and political plays Dealing with events surrounding the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC the drama vividly illustrates the ways in which power and corruption are linked The cry Peace freedom and liberty!' is used to exculpate brutal realities while personal ambitions taint public actions Rich in characterisation and replete with eloquent rhetoric Julius Caesar remains engrossing and topical a play for today"
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| "Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Paperback, 1992)" |
| "Frankenstein is the classic gothic horror novel which has thrilled and engrossed readers for two centuries Written by Mary Shelley it is a story which she intended would curdle the blood and quicken the beatings of the heart&39; The tale is a superb blend of science fiction mystery and thriller Victor Frankenstein driven by the mad dream of creating his own creature experiments with alchemy and science to build a monster stitched together from dead remains Once the creature becomes a living breathing articulate entity it turns on its maker and the novel darkens into tragedy The reader is very quickly swept along by the force of the elegant prose the grotesque surreal imagery and the multi-layered themes in the novel Although first published in 1818 Shelley&39;s masterpiece still maintains a strong grip on the imagination and has been the inspiration for numerous horror movies television and stage adaptations"
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| "A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (Paperback, 1992)" |
| "Edited Introduced and Annotated by Cedric Watts Professor of English Literature University of Sussex The Wordsworth Classics’ Shakespeare Series with Romeo and Juliet Henry V and The Merchant of Venice as its inaugural volumes presents a newly-edited sequence of William Shakespeare’s works The textual editing takes account of recent scholarship while giving the material a careful reappraisal Its lyricism comedy (both broad and subtle) and magical transformations have long made A Midsummer Night’s Dream one of the most popular of Shakespeare’s works The supernatural and the mundane the illusory and the substantial are all shimmeringly blended Love is treated as tragic poignant absurd and farcical ‘Lord what fools these mortals be!’ jeers Robin Goodfellow; but the joke may be on him and on his master Oberon when Bottom the weaver his head transformed into that of an ass is embraced by the voluptuously amorous Titania Recent stage-productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream have emphasised the enchanting spectacular ambiguous and erotically joyous aspects of this magical drama which culminates in a multiple celebration of marriage"
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| "As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Paperback, 1993)" |
| "This Wordsworth Edition includes an exclusive Introduction and Notes by Cedric Watts Research Professor of English University of Sussex As You Like It is one of Shakespeare’s finest romantic comedies variously lyrical melancholy satiric comic and absurd Its boldly implausible plot generates a profusion of love-lorn men a resourceful heroine in disguise sexual ambiguity sceptical philosophising and finally a multiplicity of marriages The ironic medley of pastoral artifice romantic ardour and quizzical reflection has helped to make As You Like It perennially popular in the theatre A recent production was deemed ‘fresh funny sexy and when it matters deeply touching’ As You Like It is part of the Wordsworth Classics’ Shakespeare Series used in the workshops of the Royal Shakespeare Company Every volume in the series has been newly edited by Cedric Watts described by Edward Said as ‘a man for whom the enjoyment and enrichment of friends and students is the main consideration in what he does’"
Price: 2.99 |
| "Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare (Paperback, 1993)" |
| "Edited introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts Research Professor of English University of Sussex Antony and Cleopatra is one of Shakespeare&39;s greatest tragedies a spectacular widely-ranging drama of love and war passion and politics Antony is divided between the responsibilities of imperial power and the intensities of his sexual relationship with Cleopatra She variously generous and ruthless loving and jealous petulant and majestic emerges as Shakespeare&39;s most complex depiction of a woman‘Age cannot wither her nor custom staleHer infinite variety’Unsurpassed in sumptous eloquence and powerful characterisation Anthony and Cleopatra deservedly retains its popularity in the theatre Its insights into the corruptions of power and the ambiguities of desire remain timely This volume is part of the Wordsworth Classics&39; Shakespeare Series in which each volume has been edited by Cedric Watts Readers wishing to know more of Cedric Watts’ work should buy his ‘Shakespeare Puzzles’ published by PublishNation (ISBN 978-1-291-66410-2) available from Amazon (both in printed and Kindle editions) and through all good bookshops"
Price: 2.99 |
| "The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare (Paperback, 1993)" |
| "Edited introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts Research Professor of English Literature University of Sussex The Wordsworth Classics' Shakespeare's Series presents a newly-edited sequence of William Shakespeare's works The textual editing takes account of recent scholarship while giving the material a careful reappraisal The Taming of the Shrew is one of the most famous and controversial of Shakespeare's comedies The central relationship in which Petruchio boisterously tames' a rebellious Kate has often appeared problematic In the theatre it has been treated in a diversity of ways so that Kate's apparent capitulation varies between the ironic and the sincere Feminists have been divided in their responses The provocative vitality of this comedy has been transmitted by numerous adaptations for stage and screen notably the film directed by Franco Zeffirelli and the Cole Porter musical Kiss Me Kate"
Price: 2.99 |
| "King Lear by William Shakespeare (Paperback, 1994)" |
| "Edited introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts Research Professor of English University of Sussex The Wordsworth Classics' Shakespeare Series presents a newly-edited sequence of William Shakespeare's works The textual editing takes account of recent scholarship while giving the material a careful reappraisal King Lear has been widely acclaimed as Shakespeare's most powerful tragedy Elemental and passionate it encompasses the horrific and the heart-rending Love and hate loyalty and treachery cruelty and self-sacrifice all these contend in a tempestuous drama which has become an enduring classic of the world's literature In the theatre and on screen King Lear continues to challenge and enthral This Wordsworth edition of King Lear provides a comprehensive integrated text of the play"
Price: 2.99 |
| "Tales from the Arabian Nights by Wordsworth Editions Ltd (Paperback, 1993)" |
| "The beautiful Scheherazade's royal husband threatens to kill her so each night she diverts him by weaving wonderful tales of fantastic adventure leaving each story unfinished so that he spares her life to hear the ending the next night This is the background to the Arabian Nights In this selection made by that master of folklore and fairy-tale Andrew Lang the reader meets Aladdin with his wonderful lamp the Enchanted Horse the Princess Badoura Sinbad the Sailor and the great Caliph of Bagdad Haroun-al-Raschid The stories are beautifully illustrated by HJ Ford"
Price: 2.99 |
| "Tales from King Arthur by Wordsworth Editions Ltd (Paperback, 1993)" |
| "In this selection of tales by the master folklorist Andrew Lang the reader is taken into the romantic world of the gallant Knights of the Round Table and their courageous and chivalrous deeds fair maidens castles steeped in history the quest for the Holy Grail and the tragic love of King Arthur and Sir Lancelot for Guinevere and Tristan for Iseult The Arthurian legends are the most potent of the thrilling and mist-enshrouded tales of adventure to be passed down from pre-recorded history and they have as much appeal today as they did in the age of the troubadours"
Price: 2.99 |
| "Robin Hood by Henry Gilbert (Paperback, 1994)" |
| "Robin Hood is the best-loved outlaw of all time In this edition Henry Gilbert tells of the adventures of the Merry Men of Sherwood Forest - Robin himself Little John Friar Tuck Will Scarlet and Alan-a-Dale as well as Maid Marian good King Richard and Robin's deadly enemies Guy of Gisborne and the evil Sheriff of Nottingham"
Price: 2.99 |
| "Complete Nonsense by Edward Lear (Paperback, 1994)" |
| "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat Calico Pie and The Pobble Who Has No Toes together with Edward Lear's crazy limericks have entertained adults and children alike for over 100 years This edition illustrated by the author contains all the verse and stories of the Book of Nonsense More Nonsense Nonsense Songs Nonsense Stories Nonsense Alphabets and Nonsense Cookery It has a biographical Preface by Lear himself and concludes with some delightful 'heraldic' sketches of his cat Foss"
Price: 2.99 |
| "Tales of Troy and Greece by Wordsworth Editions Ltd (Paperback, 1995)" |
| "Andrew Lang draws on his classical learning to recount the Homeric legend of the wars between the Greeks and the Trojans Paris Helen of Troy Achilles Hector Ulysses the Amazons and the Wooden Horse all figure in this magical introduction to one of the greatest legends ever told Also included in this book are the adventures of Theseus and his dramatic battle with the Minotaur with the help of Ariadne and the quest of Jason for the Golden Fleece with the help of the Princess Medea"
Price: 2.99 |
| "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam by Omar Khayyam (Paperback, 1996)" |
| "In the renowned translation by Edward FitzGerald with an introduction by Professor Cedric Watts Here is Edward FitzGerald's original translation of the Rubaiyat the collection of poems attributed to the Persian astronomer and mathematician Omar Khayyam FitzGerald's distinctive version (1859) with its oriental imagery and sensual warmth made an exotic appeal to the Victorian imagination Its scepticism fitted a time of increasing religious doubt; its romantic melancholy resonated with the writings of Matthew Arnold and Thomas Hardy; and its epicureanism heralded the Aesthetic Movement It has inspired composers rock groups artists and film-makers As rendered by FitzGerald the Rubaiyat remains a seductively subversive poem"
Price: 2.99 |
| "The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare (Paperback, 1995)" |
| "Edited introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts Research Professor of English University of Sussex The Winter's Tale one of Shakespeare's later romantic comedies offers a striking and challenging mixture of tragic and violent events lyrical love-speeches farcical comedy pastoral song and dance and eventually dramatic revelations and reunions Thematically there is a rich orchestration of the contrasts between age and youth corruption and innocence decline and regeneration Both Leontes' murderous jealousy and Perdita's love-relationship with Florizel are eloquently intense In the theatre The Winter's Tale often proves to be diversely entertaining and deeply moving"
Price: 2.99 |
| "Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (Paperback, 1995)" |
| "Edited introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts Research Professor of English University of Sussex The Wordsworth Classics' Shakespeare Series presents a newly-edited sequence of William Shakespeare's works The textual editing takes account of recent scholarship while giving the material a careful reappraisal Much Ado About Nothing has long been celebrated as one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies The central relationship between Benedick and Beatrice is wittily combative until love prevails Broader comedy is provided by Dogberry Verges and the watchmen The drama ranges between the destructively sinister and the lyrically romantic giving the whole a complex and sometimes problematic character Numerous revivals in the theatre and on screen have displayed the lively variety and interpretative openness of this engaging comedy"
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| "The Aeneid by Virgil (Paperback, 1995)" |
| "The Aeneid is Virgil's Masterpiece His epic poem recounts the story of Rome's legendary origins from the ashes of Troy and proclaims her destiny of world dominion This optimistic vision is accompanied by an undertow of sadness at the price that must be paid in human suffering to secure Rome's future greatness The tension between the public voice of celebration and the tragic private voice is given full expression both in the doomed love of Dido and Aeneas and in the fateful clash between the Trojan leader and the Italian hero Turnus Hailed by TS Eliot as 'the classic of all Europe' Virgil's Aeneid has enjoyed a unique and enduring influence on European literature art and politics for the past two thousand years"
Price: 2.99 |
| "Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne (Paperback, 1995)" |
| "The father of science fiction Jules Verne invites you to join the intrepid and eccentric Professor Liedenbrock and his companions on a thrilling and dramatic expedition as they travel down a secret tunnel in a volcano in Iceland on a journey which will lead them to the centre of the earth Along the way they encounter various hazards and witness many incredible sights such as the underground forest illuminated by electricity the Great Geyser the battle between prehistoric monsters the strange whispering gallery giant insects and the vast subterranean sea with its ferocious whirlpool Although published in the nineteenth century Journey to the Centre of the Earth has lost none of its power and potency to excite and engage the modern reader The novel has been filmed many times but nothing can compare with the thrills and excitement generated by the written narrative It is supreme escapist entertainment for all ages"
Price: 2.99 |
| "The Collected Poems of William Wordsworth by William Wordsworth (Paperback, 1994)" |
| "With an Introduction by Antonia Till William Wordsworth (1771-1850) is the foremost of the English Romantic poets He was much influenced by the events of the French Revolution in his youth and he deliberately broke away from the artificial diction of the Augustan and neo-classical tradition of the eighteenth century He sought to write in the language of ordinary men and women of ordinary thoughts sights and sounds and his early poetry represents this fresh approach to his art Wordsworth spent most of his adult life in the Lake District with his sister Dorothy and his wife Mary by whom he had four children His remarkable autobiographical poem 'The Prelude' was completed in 1805 but was not published until after his death and it is included in this full edition of Wordsworth's poetry"
Price: 4.99 |
