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Class 37 Locomotives were introduced to British Rail from 1960 onwards and eventually numbered 309. In Scotland, they were initially allocated to Eastfield and Polmadie depots in Glasgow and Haymarket Depot in Edinburgh. They became known as Type 3s and...

Music and Dance as Everyday South Asia offers an inclusive lens through which to study the music, dance, and allied arts of South Asia, its diasporas, and the people who produce and use these cultural expressions. The authors in this...

The book challenges three perspectives on the modern architectural canon: explanations that disregard impacts and effects beyond the North Atlantic (monologic), superficial modifications that simply add "Other" figures to the canon, and views that reject...

Dear Human Race,It is with much regret, and a huge sigh of frustration, that I am writing this letter.For generations you have been taking our goodwill for granted but it behoves me, as a representative for my species, to say 'enough is enough'. You are...

This open access book shows how citizens' involvement in geohazard risks prevention can strengthen regional and national risk management systems, to demonstrate a new form of engagement between civil society and local authorities. The lessons learned in...

This book contains a collection of chapters about the Jewish family across different parts of the world, with contributions representing Africa (Ivory Coast and Ethiopia), Latin America, Australia, Europe (Germany), Russia, Israel, Canada, Indian...

Scottish Jokes will entertain with over 250 irreverent jokes about Scotland and the Scots. It pokes fun, in a gentle way, at a nation renowned for having a sense of humour - because it's free!Book InformationISBN 9781849342049Author Isla SkyeFormat...

This collection of 200 tankas has no Great Purpose, apart from explaining the Meaning of Life. In an firework-display of 31-syllable sparkles, probably set off by accident, it lights up any corner of things done, thought, felt, seen, suffered & enjoyed...

A guidebook to three hut-to-hut treks in Austria’s Stubai Alps: the 79km Stubai Rucksack Route, the 60km Stubai Glacier Tour – plus a South Tirol extension, and the 67km Gschnitztal Runde Tour. Whereas the rucksack route requires only good fitness and...

"One need not be a Chamber-to be Haunted-"When a poet turns to the subject of ghosts, it's as much conjuration, or spectral evocation, as it is a story. We have gathered here ten in one slim book - ten possible summoning spells, primed to plant sounds...

'There are a few rare occasions in life, when events seem to conspire in a profound and extraordinary way. In those moments God pulls back the curtain on his plans and you get to see a glimpse of what he has in store in you. In the end you are clearer on...

This title in the Building the Future of Tourism series offers a comprehensive overview of the significant challenges faced by the tourism industry in the area of sustainable development. Leading specialists from a range of fields cover a wide spectrum...

This survey textbook offers an accessible introduction to the wisdom books and Psalms in their literary, theological, and canonical contexts. Written by an expert in the Old Testament wisdom tradition and Psalms, this book pays particular attention to...

Beautifully produced, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Colouring Book contains all your favourite characters from L. Frank Baum's classic story – Dorothy, Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow , Glinda the Good Witch, and not forgetting the Wicked Witch of...

Discover who God says you are—and who Christ makes you to be—from the pages of Scripture.Our identities—the people we are—shape how we live each day. We build our identities around our work, our interests, and our families. God made us to live out of a...

Genesis Myth in Beowulf and Old English Biblical Poetry explores the adaptation of antediluvian Genesis and related myth in the Old Testament poems Genesis A and Genesis B, as well as in Beowulf, a secular heroic narrative.The book explores how the...

Progress is inevitable on Britain’s rail network, as older trains and locomotives are removed from service and either transferred, stored, or scrapped. As passenger numbers grow, there is a constant need to renew and refresh stock. With images captured...

Let Marco Polo Canada West guide you around this beautiful region. Explore Western Canada with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the region's trendiest places, and...

In conversations on regional blues, the traditions of the Mississippi Delta, the Carolina Piedmont, Chicago, Houston, Memphis, New Orleans, and Los Angeles are frequently lauded. But until now, little attention has been paid to the Midwest, despite the...

Create beautiful paper flowers, vegetables and decorative items with this comprehensive quilling guide for beginners!Under the expert guidance of Japanese quilling artist Motoko Maggie Nakatani, one of the world's top paper quilling experts, you will...

This is the ultimate collection of knitting patterns for colourful Latvian mittens, featuring 100 knitting patterns and charts. Author Ieva Ozolina has designed 33 new patterns for traditional Latvian mittens and gloves. This collection of stranded...

Contributions by Cassandra D. Chaney, Shannon M. Cochran, Samuel P. Fitzpatrick, Judson L. Jeffries, Zada Johnson, Tony Kiene, Aaron J. Kimble, Jerod Lockhart, Molly Reinhoudt, Paul N. Reinsch, Laurel Westrup, and Sherman M. WhitePrince (1958–2016) looms...

Enter a world of endless creativity and whimsy with this must-have guide to creating charming and decorative drawings!Transform your journals, cards, gifts and place settings into a "canvas of cuteness" with adorable colored pencil drawings. There's no...

Let Marco Polo Bali guide you around this beautiful island.  Explore Bali, Lombok and the Gili Islands with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants and get tips on shopping...

During his correspondence with erotic folklore collector Gershon Legman, famed chantey singer and collector Stan Hugill (1906–1992) shared unexpurgated versions of the songs in his repertoire. These bawdy songs were meant to be a part of Legman’s larger...

Architecture and design specialist Dominic Bradbury draws back the curtain on the iconic South Bank, providing an unrivalled insight into the buildings that populate one of London’s epicentres of art and entertainment.Encompassing an art gallery,...

With this informative guide, you can explore the mineral-rich regions of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, from the beaches to the mountains. It describes the states' best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commercial sites as well as numerous...

The fifth title in this ingenious series of Sherlock Holmes Escape Books, The Adventure of the Two Flying Scotsmen is an exhilarating combination of escape room, puzzle book and adventure story. In this latest tale, Sherlock Holmes and Watson find...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798765104149Author Susan WinchipFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing USAPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing USA

THE DEFINITIVE RECORDING HISTORY OF SWEDISH SUPERSTARS, ABBA, TOLD ALBUM-BY-ALBUM AND SONG-BY-SONG.Filled with fascinating photography (some rarely seen) and sensational behind-the-scenes details.Discover the untold stories behind ABBA's greatest hits,...

Although a small number of coach bodies built by continental companies had entered British fleets during the 1970s, deregulation of coach services in 1980 saw a mass influx from across the channel. Vehicles bodied or manufactured by companies such as Van...

Readers seeking encouragement and comfort from the Psalms will treasure this devotional featuring Scripture verses from the King James Version of the Bible. The King James Version of the Bible is one of the most venerable and popular translations in...

Introducing the world's most hilarious hounds, playful pooches and clueless caninesIn honour of man's best friend, this collection of silly dogs, funny captions and relatable memes will brighten your day better than any belly rub.From goofy faces to...

A landmark publication that invites New Yorkers to look up — and marvel at some of the city’s greatest unsung architectural treasures, its sheet-metal cornices. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the facades of many, if not most,...

Dua Lipa has enjoyed a sensational rise to the peak of pop stardom. Her infectious disco-influenced hits have scored billions of plays on Spotify – yes, billions! – and her sharp fashion choices have turned heads across the entertainment industry making...

A vibrant account of Ballroom Marfa’s groundbreaking first two decades of art and music Since its founding in the storied but remote West Texas town of Marfa, Ballroom Marfa has punched above its weight. From shows including renowned artists Takashi...

At the turn of the 16th century, three titans of the Italian Renaissance briefly crossed paths, competing for the attention of the most powerful patrons in Republican Florence. In January 1504 the city’s most prominent artists came together to advise on...

With new forms of production, distribution and viewing growing steadily over the last two decades, it is the anthology film form that will prevail in the age of new technologies and growing world cinema. This book shows how film theory could be...

'Christmas carols are sung in church, therefore Christmas carols have always been sung in church.Christmas carols have these words and this tune, therefore Christmas carols have always had these words and this tune.Well, not really.Our carol tradition,...

In 2007 Romany Mark Bruce, Irish-born lawyer and self-taught artist, was confronted by a stranger while walking his dog in Kemptown, Brighton. ‘I want a word with you,’ said the mysterious fellow, and walked off, without further explanation. Two days...