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SPAD XII/XIII ACES OF WORLD WAR I - Guttman, Jon This volume details the exploits of the pilots who flew the successful SPAD XIII and the trickier SPAD XII. Built because of the combat inadequacies of the SPAD VII, the XIII first entered service with the French in late 1917. The SPAD XII was the product for 11.69

CULTURAL MISUNDERSTANDINGS - Carroll, Raymonde Based on the author's experience and many interviews, explores cultural differences and how they affect relationshios and attitudes toward love, friendship and family. for 9.3

LABYRINTH OF THE CONTINUUM - Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm This volume gathers a body of texts written between 1672 and 1686 by Gottfried Liebniz on the composition of the continuum. Leibniz's texts are presented with facing-page English translations, an introduction, notes, appendices containing related articles for 46.5

IMPRESSIONISM - Herbert, Robert L Exploring the themes of leisure and entertainment that dominated the years of Impressionist painting between 1865 and 1885, the author shows how Impressionism was integrated into the social and cultural life of its times. for 23.25

ARCHIVE FEVER - Derrida, Jacques In this work, Jacques Derrida guides the reader through an extended meditation on remembrance, religion, time, and technology - all occasioned by a deconstructive analysis of the notion of archiving. for 8.83

BOYS' CRUSADE - Fussell, Paul What happened during the Allies' push into northwestern Europe is a subject of enduring fascination. Historian Paul Fussell here relates the experiences of young, inexperienced soldiers on the front line against Hitler during the momentous closing year of for 7.69

BREAKING DOWN THE BARRIERS - Cork, Richard The third part of a four-volume set of art criticism by Richard Cork, written over a 30-year period. It offers a chronicle of a turbulent period as well as an overview and survey of British art and its reception at this time. This particular work addresse for 12.04

ARMIES OF THE CALIPHATES, 862-1098 - Nicolle, David The author here looks at the fragmentation of the Abbasid Caliphate based in Iraq, and the Fatimids, Buwayhids, Ghaznawids and other principalities that emerged from the wrecked Abbasid state. More advanced than any other medieval military power, the Cali for 8.09

MOON IS A HARSH MISTRESS - Heinlein, Robert A Luna is an open penal colony and the regime is a harsh one. Not surprisingly, revolution against the hated authority is planned. But the key figures in the revolt are an unlikely crew: Manuel Garcia O'Kelly, a jack of all trades, the beautiful Wyoming Kno for 11.54

VICTIMS AND VICTIMOLOGY - Goodey, Jo This work provides an introduction to the key debates within the area of victims and victimology. It focuses on victim-centred criminal and social justice developments in England and Wales, and also provides examples from around the world in order to expl for 21.55

CONFEDERATE ARTILLERYMAN 1861-65 - Katcher, Philip A discussion of the life and experiences of the Confederate artilleryman between 1861 and 1865, detailing his operational role and tactics. It explores where artillerymen came from; how they trained and lived; how they were equipped, dressed and fed; and for 9.89

HIGH STAKES - Francis, Dick Steven Scott owns horses but does not know much about them. He sacks his trainer because he suspects underhand dealings going on. He is soon to find out that moneymaking drives some people to manoeuvering and they will go a long way to protect themselves. for 5.38

CREATION OF HEALTH - Myss, Caroline M An exploration of the fundamental connection between physical illness and emotional dysfunction. After providing an introduction to intuitive medicine and its history, method of diagnosis, and relationship to traditional medicine, it details the deeper em for 7.69

I SERVED THE KING OF ENGLAND - Hrabal, Bohumil Set in Prague and the wooded landscape of Bohemia, this is the story of a sharp-witted waiter. He learns his trade in pre-war Prague, marries an Arian beauty as the Germans invade, makes and loses a fortune and achieves a kind of serenity among the ruins for 6.15

BRITISH SUMMERTIME - Cornell, Paul When a space craft from the future crash-lands in Somerset, the world itself turns inside out. for 8.46

TERMINAL - Cook, Robin Boston medical student Janet Reardon takes a year's leave from school to work at the cancer hospital, the Forbes Clinic. Driven to know exactly how the clinic's Dr Randolph Mason obtains his success rate with certain forms of cancer, Janet begins a probe for 5.38

LETTERS FROM A LOST GENERATION - Brittain, Vera, etc. These letters, written between 1913 to 1918, between Vera Brittain and four young men - her fiance (Roland Leighton), her brother Edward, and their close friends, Victor Richardson and Geoffrey Thurlow - present a portrait of five young people caught up i for 7.69

MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW GRAPHIC NOVEL - Lewis, C S Narnia, where the woods are thick and cool, where talking beasts are called to life and adventure begins. Digory and Polly find their way to Narnia where they encounter the evil sorceress Jadis. Will they ever find their way home? for 6.15

CALLING THE SHOTS - Dalton, Annie Feisty Mel the trainee time-travelling angel is back for her fourth adventure! And this time, it's1920s Hollywood that needs her special touch. for 3.07

HOLOCAUST - Engel, David This text offers a concise and up-to-date introduction to the infamous event. The author examines how 5.8 million European Jews could die at the hands of the Third Reich during World War Two. for 9.79

TREASURES OF DARKNESS - Jacobsen, Thorkild for 13.9

'SUN' WORD GAMES - Bamford, Robert This is the first in an alternative series of word games books, taken from 'The Sun' newspaper. 'Word Workout' is a clueless crossword, 'Sundial' a test of vocabulary skills and 'Name Game' a general knowledge and trivia quiz. The title offers the reader for 3.39

ARIAS AND RASPBERRIES - Secombe, Harry In this first volume of Sir Harry Secombe's autobiography, he recalls his childhood in Swansea, his first job as a pay clerk, and his army days, where he met Spike Milligan. The book also includes an account of the Windmill Theatre and of touring in Varie for 4.61

STAYING SANE - Persaud, Raj This is a self-help guide to staying sane from the award winning psychologist and television psychiatrist Dr Raj Persaud. It offers strategies that should help you to strengthen both your mind and relationships, regardless of the stresses and strains of d for 6.92

ATHLONE HISTORY OF WITCHCRAFT AND MAGIC IN EUROPE BIBLICAL AND PAGAN SOCIETIES - CLARK, STUART (UNIVERSITY OF SWANSEA) Here the oldest roots of European concepts of witchcraft and magic are surveyed, examining magical incantations and rituals against witchcraft in Mesopotamia, attitudes to it in the Old Testament and later Jewish tradition, and beliefs and legends in pre- for 18.59

CHAMBERS STUDENTS' DICTIONARY - Macdonald, A M This dictionary aims to help learners of the English language understand and use phrasal verbs. It contains boxed entries on the adverbial particles used to create phrasal verbs, and comes with full-sentence definitions. for 4.61

'READER'S DIGEST' NEW ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF GARDEN PLANTS AND FLOWERS - KERRIGAN, DERMOT Describing 900 genera and over 8000 plants, this A-Z gardening encyclopaedia also introduces a way of identifying plants from their appearance alone. The book's coverage encompasses fruit, vegetables, herbs, house plants, flowers, foliage, shrubs and tree for 15.36

GUNS RECOGNITION HANDBOOK - Hogg, Ian V This full-colour, third edition of the firearms handbook features all new photographs and additional information on firearms today. The new format allows for a greater range of firearms, making it easy to distinguish the key features of the weapons. for 13.85

HORSE AND HIS BOY - Lewis, C S 'I'm dreaming,' thought Shasta. 'I could have sworn that horse spoke.' Bree, the talking horse, has been kidnapped from Narnia, and longs to return. Shasta, on the verge of being sold into slavery, decides to run away with him. Before they know it, they a for 3.84

LINGUISTIC TURN - Rorty, Richard for 15.34

ANNUS MIRABILIS? - Cork, Richard The fourth and final part of a four-volume set of art criticism by Richard Cork, written over a 30-year period. It offers a chronicle of a turbulent period as well as an overview and survey of British art and its reception at this time. This particular wo for 12.04

MEETINGS WITH REMARKABLE TREES - Pakenham, Thomas This collection of tree portraits is designed as a testimonial to the Earth's oldest living organisms. The arrangement owes nothing to conventional botany, but rather, trees are grouped according to their characteristics. for 19.25

ZONE SYSTEM FOR 35MM PHOTOGRAPHERS - Graves, Carson This work covers how to gain control over the exposure and processing of film, focusing on the needs of roll film users with methods adapted for 35mm cameras. It presents the Zone System as not just a technique but as a way of thinking about photography t for 25.1

ETHICS AND MEDIA CULTURE - Berry, David This work 'straddles' both practical journalism courses and those with a more academic media studies angle. The book is split into three parts: the background history to media ethics; an analysis of media practices and ethical dilemmas; and an analysis of for 17.66

PRACTICAL CINEMATOGRAPHY - Wheeler, Paul Split into three distinct sections on cameras, light and action, this work addresses how cameras and film work, the responsibilities and duties of the camera crew, working with a director, lighting and post-production considerations. It should be suitable for 21.38

GENTLEMAN'S DAUGHTER - VICKERY, AMANDA (LECTURER IN MODERN BRITISH WOMEN'S HISTORY, ROYAL HOLLOWAY COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF L Based on a close examination of letters, diaries and account books, this study offers an insight into the intimate and everyday lives of genteel women and transforms our understanding of the position of women in this period. for 6.15

IN A DRY SEASON - Robinson, Peter During a blistering summer, drought has depleted Thornfield Reservoir, uncovering the remains of a small village called Hobb's End, hidden from view for over 40 years. A young boy finds a human skeleton, and DCI Alan Banks sets out to uncover the murky pa for 5.38

FALL OF HONG KONG - Snow, Philip A wartime history of Hong Kong, unravelling the story of the Japanese occupation from the viewpoint of all the key players - the Hong Kong Chinese, the British, the Japanese, and the mainland Chinese. It reinterprets the subsequent evolution of Hong Kong for 23.25

HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN 10 1/2 CHAPTERS - Barnes, Julian A fictional history of the world in which stories echo each other as themes deepen and images recur. The author also wrote 'Metroland' for which he won the 1981 Somerset Maughan Award and 'Flaubert's Parrot' which won the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize and for 6.15

CAUGHT IN THE WEB OF WORDS - Murray, K M Elisabeth A biography of James Murray, the first editor of the 'Oxford English Dictionary'. It provides an account of his life, along with how the dictionary was written, the personalities of the people working on it and the endless difficulties that nearly led to for 6.92

A LEVEL CHEMISTRY - Berry, Martin Written specifically to cover the requirements of the A Level chemistry non-project specifications, this book allows an entrance point to A Level chemistry for pupils of average ability. Learning objectives and summaries are incorporated throughout the te for 26.5

MIND, SELF AND SOCIETY - Mead, George Herbert for 11.16

E=MC2 - Bodanis, David Most people know that Einstein's equation is important but they don't usually know why. This book takes an approach to the equation that concentrates not on the biography of Einstein but on the biography of the equation itself. for 6.15

YORK NOTES ON 'ROMEO AND JULIET' - Polley, John Each title in the York Notes series offers an approach to English literature and should help students achieve a better grade. This book provides detailed summaries and commentaries, advice, facts and an extended resources section on Shakepspeare's 'Romeo for 3.84

HERON CONSERVATION - Kushlan, James A Herons are large, popular birds found in tropical, temperate, natural and man-made wetlands worldwide. This work provides information on the status and conservation needs of herons. These census and survey results provide up-to-date and details pictures o for 40.5

PURE MATHEMATICS - Backhouse, J K, etc. for 19.25

HOW MONKEYS SEE THE WORLD - Cheney, Dorothy L Cheney and Seyfarth enter the minds of vervet monkeys and other primates to explore the nature of primate intelligence and the evolution of cognition. for 13.02

MOTION PICTURES PRODUCER'S BUSINESS HANDBOOK - Lee, John J An examination of the business, information and tools required for all aspects of global production. Both instruction and worksheet support is given to independent producers at all levels of industry experience throughout the book and its companion CD-ROM for 30.68

JENA, 1806 - Chandler, David for 11.69

COMPLETE BOOK OF RAISING LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY - Thear, Katie Backyard farmers interested in having a readily available source of eggs and meat are provided with nontechnical information on housing, feeding, raising and butchering chickens. for 11.54

COMPLETE GREEK TRAGEDIES EURIPIDES - Grene, David Includes 'Rhesus', 'The Suppliant Women', 'Orestes' and 'Iphigenia in Aulis'. for 6.04

ROMAN SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT - Buchanan, David for 6.75

MAGDALEN - Conlon-McKenna, Marita It's 1950 and Esther Doyle has become pregnant. Betrayed by her lover and rejected by her family, she is sent to join the 'fallen women' of the Holy Rosary Convent in Dublin, where she has to work in the infamous Magdalen laundry while she awaits the birt for 4.61

GOD'S BITS OF WOOD - Ousmane, Sembene In 1947 the workers on the Dakar-Niger Railway came out on strike. Throughout this novel, written from the workers' perspective, the community social tensions emerge, and increase as the strike lengthens. The author's other novels include 'Xala' and 'Blac for 7.57

AUDREY HEPBURN - Rice, C This is a biography of actress Audrey Hepburn. 'Penguin Readers' is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. for 3.06

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST - Kesey, Ken Into the sanitized tedium of the mental ward walks Randle Patrick McMurphy, the brawling, life-loving new inmate who vows to rebel against the tyrannical Big Nurse. While all the patients are resigned to a safe, secure existence of routine, McMurphy sets for 6.15

SPELLHORN - Doherty, Berlie A blind girl and a unicorn in a world where magic and reality merge together. Can Laura save the Wild Ones and take them to the safety of the Bright Wilderness? for 4.61

BLOOD BROTHERS - Russell, Willy This student edition of Willy Russell's successful folk opera, the story of two Liverpudlian brothers who grow up on opposite sides of the social tracks, includes biographical notes and an introduction to the play with guidance on its interpretation. for 6.92

LONGMAN HOMEWORK HANDBOOKS MATHEMATICS 5, KEY STAGE 2 - Terry, Linda for 3.84

LAST BATTLE - Lewis, C S A false Aslan is commanding all Narnians to work for the cruel Calormenes and striking terror into every heart. Jill and Eustace find themselves called into Narnia once more, this time to aid King Tirian in the mightiest of all battles. for 3.84

JUST BETWEEN US - Olsen, Mary-Kate Riley and Chloe's latest school assignment is to bring an adult they admire to school for career day. They don't want to ask their parents because they're afraid their parents will fight. So they bring Tedi (a model) and Manuelo (the family housekeeper) i for 3.07

TEACHING AS STORYTELLING - Egan, Kieran for 6.51

UNDERSTANDING SPORT - Horne, John, etc. An introduction to the study of the social history, sociology and cultural analysis of sport. The book covers both elite and recreational sports activities. for 22.31

CHAMBERS POCKET THESAURUS - CHAMBERS This updated edition features over 22,000 synonyms and antonyms and special panel entries which list related words for many different subjects in an A-Z format. for 6.92

AWAKENING THE BUDDHIST HEART - Das, Lama Surya This title offers an inspiring, practical guide to applying the principles of Buddhism to every part of your daily life. for 6.92

UNDERSTANDING THE MARKET - Dunnett, Andrew An introduction to microeconomics reflecting the belief that the discipline of economics cannot be divorced from the real world to which it relates. To achieve this the author attempts to maintain a balance between theory and empirical evidence. Third rev for 31.35

CAPTIVE STATE - Monbiot, George Monbiot documents the end of representative government in Britain. The state is no longer the initiator of policy but an increasingly helpless bystander. As institutional corruption strikes at the heart of public life, in a contest between the desires of for 6.15

MODERNITY AND MODERNISM - Frascina, Francis The first volume in this series focuses on aspects of Realism, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in Paris between 1848 and 1900. The book demonstrates how some historians view this art as representative of the social, historical and economic circumstan for 17.05

HAIRDRESSING SCIENCE - Openshaw, Florence This edition has been revised to follow the scheme set out by the Hairdressing Training Board for the National Vocational Qualifications Level 2 in Hairdressing. A change of emphasis reflects the growing concern for the safe use of chemicals and the asses for 22.53

CENTURY OF RECORDED MUSIC - Day, Timothy An exploration of the impact of recording technology on the art of music. Timothy Day chronicles the developments in recording technology since its inception and describes the powerful effects it has had on artistic performance, audience participation, an for 10.18

VIDEO PRODUCTION HANDBOOK - Millerson, Gerald This practical sourcebook provides a guide to quality video program-making on a modest budget. Emphasis is on excellence with economy and the techniques detailed steer you through the hazards of production, helping you to avoid time-wasting problems, and for 25.1

HELP YOURSELF TO ESSENTIAL FRENCH GRAMMAR - Marriott, Thalia By explaining grammar concepts in easily understood language, this book is suitable for learners with little prior knowledge of French. Meaningful examples put grammar in context, making it easier to understand and remember. The book is suitable for both for 10.99

GARDENS OF THE MOON - Erikson, Steven The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, its subject states bled dry by warfare, purges, internecine strife and clashes with Anomander Rake, Lord of Moon's Spawn and the mysterious Tiste Andii. Even the imperial legions, long inured to bloodshed, yearn for 6.15

INNOCENT GRAVES - Robinson, Peter Although DI Banks had seen such crimes in London, the murder of a teenage girl seemd all the more shocking in a quiet Yorkshire village. No ordinary teenager, Deborah's father is a powerful financier, dealing with classified information, and Deborah herse for 5.38

CHAMBERS GUIDE TO PUNCTUATION - Gautrand, Jean-Claude Providing descriptions and explanations of all punctuation marks, this book contains examples of correct usage and examples of common errors and how to avoid them. It also covers the differences between British and American punctuation. for 3.84

ACQUA ALTA - Leon, Donna Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venice Questura is shocked to hear that his friend Brett Lynch, lover of La Scala diva Flavia Petrelli, has been savagely beaten. Then a man's body is found and a terrible confrontation awaits Brett in the Capra family pa for 5.38

STRANGE FITS OF PASSION - Shreve, Anita A reissue of Anita Shreve's second novel. for 5.38

ELIZABETH'S LONDON - Picard, Liza This title concerns the everyday realities and practical details of daily life in Elizabethan London, which most history books ignore. for 15.4

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - Illston, J M The third edition of Construction Materials continues to provide a comprehensive coverage of the main construction materials for undergraduate students of civil engineering and construction related courses. for 27.89

ANAM CARA - O'Donohue, John This text uses the Celtic vision of life as a means to examine the landscape of the soul. It argues that instead of seeking to satisfy our spiritual hunger on an everlasting journey of exploration, we should seek to gain an understanding that the soul lie for 6.92

MARGINALIA - JACKSON, H.J. (PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, An examination of all varieties of marginalia, from casual scribbles to lengthy arguments. It introduces us to annotators, both celebrated and unknown, whose jottings in book margins reveal much about themselves, their relationships with other readers, an for 11.11

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - Convery, Jane One of the 'Law Basics' series, this text contains information and guidance on Scottish constitutional law. It presents information on the general principles, the key cases and the important statutes, supplemented with model answers to specimen examinatio for 12

GOLDEN APPLES - Waters, Fiona A new cover edition of this collection of classic and modern poems, which combines quality with popular appeal. It includes poems by Brian Patten, Kit Wright, Roger MacGough, Eleanor Farjeon, W.B. Yeats and many more. for 3.39

HANDS OF LIGHT - Brennan, Barbara Ann for 15.39

'DAILY TELEGRAPH' BOOK OF OBITUARIES HEROES AND ADVENTURERS - Montgomery-Massingberd, Hugh Gathers together some of the often amusing obituaries that have appeared in 'The Daily Telegraph'. This book focuses on heroes, heroines and adventurers. Its subjects are drawn from the Resistance and Special Forces, as well as the Army, the Royal Navy an for 5.38

ADVANCED GOLD COURSEBOOK - Acklam, Richard for 16.95

SEVENTH SCROLL - Smith, Wilbur The seventh scroll is nearly 4000 years old. Within it lie the clues to a fabulous treasure from an almost forgotten time. Duraid Al Simmu and his wife, Royan, discovered the scroll and made research notes on it. But Duraid is murdered, and Royan has to f for 5.38

STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY - Child, John Aimed specifically at A Level, FE and first-year undergraduate students of photography, this text contains all the information necessary for use of medium and large format cameras, and work with tungsten and flash in a controlled environment. for 15.8

CHRISTIANIZING THE ROMAN EMPIRE, A.D.100-400 - MacMullen, Ramsay Offers a secular perspective on the growth of the Christian Church in ancient Rome, identifies nonreligious factors in conversion, and examines the influence of Constantine. for 11.11

MOSTLY HARMLESS - Adams, Douglas The fifth part of the 'Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' series. 20 years on, the Guide falls into the hands of Arthur Dent's daughter, Random, whose mother, unexpectedly to all concerned, is Trillian. Random journeys to an insignificant planet, whose en for 5.38

'DAILY TELEGRAPH' CRYPTIC CROSSWORD BOOK - Daily Telegraph This is a collection of 80 cryptic crosswords from the 'Daily Telegraph' setters. for 3.07

PLAYS - Miller, Arthur Formerly part of the 'World Dramatists' series of play collections by classic and modern playwrights, including foreign works in workable and accurate translations, this title and seven others are reissued in a new format under the new heading, 'Methuen W for 11.54

ONE - Bach, Richard By the same author as 'Jonathan Livingstone Seagull', 'Illusions', and 'The Bridge Across Forever', this novel follows a journey by a man and his wife to a realm where survival depends on discovering what the other aspects of themselves have learned on ro for 5.38

F-86 SABRES OF THE 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING - Thompson, Warren E The 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing (FIW) was sent to Korea in 1950 to deal with the threat posed by the all-new MiG-15 fighter. The 14th FIW prevailed and the skies over North Korea remained in UN control. This book includes photos of aces and their aircraf for 12.59

DRAGONSTRIKE - Hawksley, Humphrey The year is 2001. In a surprise two-pronged dawn sweep, Chinese war-planes attack Vietnamese naval and airforce installations, plunging the world into crisis. A fiction - or 'faction' - written in the style of non-fiction, this thriller reveals what a fut for 5.38

MATTER OF OPINION - Hansen, Alan As Alan Hansen knows only too well, football is a game of opinions. During his career as a player he faced intense criticism from the media which undermined his confidence and often threatened to overwhelm him. In this work, Hansen looks back on the trium for 5.38

GERMANY'S EASTERN FRONT ALLIES BALTIC FORCES - Thomas, Nigel The Baltic region of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia saw some of the most prolonged and savage fighting of any on Germany's Eastern Front during World War II. The tragic period covered in this book offers an interesting range of uniforms and insignia. for 8.09

DRINK BEFORE THE WAR - Lehane, Dennis Set in summertime Boston, this novel tells of Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro, tough private investigators in a city about to be ripped apart by an unspeakable scandal and a raging gang war. for 5.38

HIGH-POWERED TYPEWRITING DRILLS - Whittle, Elma Aimed at students who have mastered the keyboard and are now training to achieve high speeds, this edition contains updated practice material and is more business-orientated, making it useful for speed tests. The book also includes past papers from LCCI, for 18.61

INSIDE SAHARA - Palin, Michael This is a photographic record of Michael Palin's journey across the Sahara, accompanying the BBC television series 'SAHARA'. for 19.25