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This Very Short Introduction provides an overview of the intriguing and provocative life and ideas of twentieth century French philosopher, mystic, and social activist Simone Weil. Weil was not a typical, systematic philosopher. Despite her short life,...

Exam Board: OCRLevel: A-LevelSubject: Religious StudiesFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Spring 2017An OCR endorsed textbookHelp students to build their subject knowledge and understanding with guidance and assessment preparation from a team of...

Famous around the globe for its riotous Carnaval, Rio de Janeiro offers visitors everything from beautiful beaches and natural wonders, to fine Latin art and spectacular samba shows.Make the most of your trip to this incredible city with DK Eyewitness...

For the best adventures, use the best map. Water-proof, split-proof, tear-proof, adventure-proof. Zakynthos (Zante) Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map is simply the toughest, most accurate, easy to read, easy to use map of the island you can buy at any price...

This practical guide is split into seven main sections, each covering a key geographical area or historical period: Africa, the Americas, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Rome, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. An introduction to the collections in...

A beautiful collection of the most heartwarming, inspirational and hilarious quotes from Call the Midwife, accompanied by beautiful photographs throughout. 'Love is never the only answer. But it is always the best, the simplest, the one most likely to...

In this chronicle of the European Thirty Years War and taking place between the years 1624 and 1636, Mother Courage follows the armies back and forth across Europe, selling provisions and liquor from her canteen wagon to whomever she can. One by one she...

'A compact and compelling novel by an iconic Norwegian writer...[and] thanks to Don Bartlett and Don Shaw's crisp translation, we see it obliquely' - IndependentSet in Finland in 1939, this is the story of one man who remains in his home town when...

Is the rigorous pursuit of scientific knowledge really compatible with a sincere faith in God? Building on the arguments put forward in God's Undertaker: Has Science Buried God?, Prof John Lennox examines afresh the plausibility of a Christian theistic...

330 million years ago what is now the rocky shore close to Katrina Porteous’s Northumberland home was a tropical swamp inhabited by three-metre long predatory fish with huge tusk-like teeth. They belonged to a family of lobe-finned fishes which evolved...

'Maybe the polluters will purify our streams. Purify our waterways? In your bloomin' dreams! All will be rewilded, all will be renewed, The country will look lovely, But we won't have any food. Our stocks will be sustainable, The French will be our...

The nation's favourite idiot is back. Safely home from his latest travels, Karl has decided it is time to share his hard-earned wisdom of the world.Taking the Bucket List of '100 Things to Do Before You Die' as his starting point, Karl combines brilliant...

In Heritage Style, Selina Lake celebrates the new nostalgic mood in interiors, using vintage and inherited furniture and other accessories in a fresh, original fashion. Our homes are more important to us than ever before, and heritage style harks back...

The author takes us on an unexpected journey up the Danube, where we encounter a remarkable and unfamiliar world The magnificent Danube both cuts across and connects central Europe, flowing through and alongside ten countries: Romania, Ukraine,...

For over a decade, a small group of scientists and philosophers--members of the Mind and Life Institute--have met regularly to explore the intersection between science and the spirit. At one of these meetings, the themes discussed were both fundamental...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781842044858Author McNeish CameronFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Lomond BooksPublisher Lomond Books

This practical pocket field guide, published in association with the Wildlife Trusts, includes more than 180 herbs from Britain and Europe. Each herb type is illustrated with accurate full-colour artworks that show details of the flowers and leaves,...

Lonely Planet's Boston is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all that Boston has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Check out the revolutionary Freedom Trail, watch a game at Fenway Park and...

A collection of 12 quilt patterns for classic quilts made using jelly rolls. Pam and Nicky bring their expertise to classic quilt designs with Jelly Roll Quilts: The Classic Collection. Learn how to make all your favourite quilts and blocks quickly and...

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's South India & Kerala is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Float along Kerala's backwaters as...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781597841214Author Resit HaylamazFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint The Light IncPublisher Tughra BooksWeight(grams) 100g

A second collection of 50 carols, mostly for SATB, some unaccompanied, and some having accompaniments for piano, organ, orchestra, or brass ensemble. Many of the carols are from traditional sources, rearranged, as well as carols written especially for...

True liberty, says Jonathan Field, is much more than simply removing equipment and stepping outside the pen or arena; it is moving with your horse, communicating only with intention, and creating a seamless, smooth, and rhythmic dance. 'When you do...

It seems excessive...but that doesn't mean it didn't happen. The mass of black curls. The top hat. The cigarette dangling from pouty lips. These are the trademarks of one of the world's greatest and most revered guitarists, a celebrity...

Even in the digital age, the printed poster retains an important, much-loved role in connecting with audiences in a way that both entertains and informs. The V&A was one of the first museums to start collecting posters and to recognize the importance of...

Every manual is written from hands-on experience gained from stripping down and rebuilding each vehicle in the Haynes Project Workshop. The practical step-by-step instructions and clear photos are easy to follow and provide information on maintenance,...

Lonely Planet's Europe is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at Norway's fjords, discover Granada's Alhambra in Spain, and explore Moscow's Red Square; all with...

A lavish and definitive view of the oceanic world - accompanying the landmark 7-part BBC series narrated by Sir David Attenborough. With over 200 breath-taking photographs and stills from the BBC Natural History Unit's spectacular footage, this...

With golden sandy beaches, picturesque fishing villages, and legendary castles, Cornwall and Devon have long captured the imagination of all who visit.Make the most of your trip to England's seaside paradise with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a...

Illustrator Katie Scott returns to the Welcome to the Museum series with exquisite, detailed images of some of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet - fungi. From the fungi we see on supermarket shelves to fungi like penicillium that have...

Test your knowledge about the Six Nations rugby tournament with this brand new set of quiz questions. 50 rounds of 10 questions, with answers in the back. From the author of Welsh Rugby Quiz, which has sold over 12,000 copies.Book InformationISBN...

This practical guide explains how to needlefelt and make wonderful creations at your kitchen table with few specialist tools. The craft requires no sewing or needlework skills so is easy for beginners to try but has no limits for more experienced makers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611046809Author Stephen N HaskellFormat PaperbackPage Count 206Imprint Waymark BooksPublisher Waymark BooksWeight(grams) 367gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620923689Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 712Imprint Haynes Manuals IncPublisher Haynes Manuals IncWeight(grams) 1690gDimensions(mm)...

The tragic story of how Rudyard Kipling sent his son to his death in the First World War. The year is 1913 and war with Germany is imminent. Rudyard Kipling's determination to send his severely short-sighted son to war triggers a bitter family...

There are definite benefits in allowing a One No-Trump opening to include a 5-card major. More and more experts at international level have adopted such a style. If you are an ambitious player and are keen to improve the range of your no-trump bidding...

A menagerie of exotic beasts from the No.1 bestselling colouring book illustrator Millie Marotta. The ultimate Millie Marotta colouring book brings together her favourite illustrations from all her books: Animal Kingdom, Tropical Wonderland, Wild...

"We benefit from Saltz's rare ability to articulate the mysterious alchemy of great art." - New York Times"An entertaining, informative, and, at times, profoundly affecting read." - Canberra Times"The most famous, most lionized, and arguably the most...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993540059Author Radim MalinicFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Brand Nu LimitedPublisher Brand Nu LimitedWeight(grams) 320gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

In his work as a physician, Williams had learnt the skill of objective observation which he applied to his poetry, examining, as he said, 'the particular to discover the universal'. Marked by a vernacular American speech and direct observation of the...