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The Curious History of the Crossword (Paperback)

marks the 100th anniversary of the crossword puzzle. Journalist Arthur Wynne had wanted to devise a new game for the back of the newspaper back in ,so he created a diamond grid and called it a “Word-Cross,” and thus the first crossword puzzle was born. Editor and crossword constructor Ben Tausig examines the curious history of the world’s most addictive game and its unusual upbringing. Accompanied by 100 unique and challenging puzzles from the past 100 years,he examines the evo

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Mark Haddon, paperback

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The Penguin History of Britain: The Struggle for Mastery: Britain Paperback – 26 Aug

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Maek Haddon

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Audio book (CD)The curious incident of the dogs in the night

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'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' by Mark Haddon

This brilliant book appeals to both teens and adults, and is a bestseller. Recently, the book has been made into a successful play, so why not read the book if you enjoyed the play? Paperback, excellent, nearly-new condition. Postage options available. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’

Delightful book about a boy with Asperger’s. Winner of Whitbread book of the year.collection or will post at buyer’s expense. Read more

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

by Mark Haddon. Paperback. Winner of the Whitbread Book of the Year 'Outstanding...a stunningly good read' Observer 'Mark Haddon's portrayal of an emotionally dissociated mind is a superb achievement... Wise and bleakly funny' Ian McEwan The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a murder mystery novel like no other. The detective, and narrator, is Christopher Boone. Christopher is fifteen and has Asperger's Syndrome. He knows a very great deal about maths and very little about human beings. He loves lists, patterns and the truth. He hates the colours yellow and brown and being touched. He has never gone further than the end of the road on his own, but when he finds a neighbour's dog murdered he sets out on a terrifying journey which will turn his whole world upside down. Read More

‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’

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The Curious incident of the dog in the night time by Mark Haddon hardback book with dust jacket

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The Invention of Art: A Cultural History (Paperback)

With The Invention of Art,Larry Shiner challenges our conventional understandings of art and asks us to reconsider its history entirely,arguing that the category of fine art is a modern invention—that the lines drawn between art and craft resulted from key social transformations in Europe during the long eighteenth century. "Shiner spent over a decade honing what he calls 'a brief history of the idea of art.' This carefully prepared and—given the extent and complexity of what he's

Natural and Moral History of the Indies (Paperback)

The Natural and Moral History of the Indies,the classic work of New World history originally published by Jose de Acosta in ,is now available in the first new English translation to appear in several hundred years. A Spanish Jesuit,Acosta produced this account by drawing on his own observations as a missionary in Peru and Mexico,as well as from the writings of other missionaries,naturalists,and soldiers who explored the region during the sixteenth century. One of the first comprehensiv

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time

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Folio Society x 8 Books - Edward Gibbon, The History Of The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire

Folio Society Books - Set x 8 Books - Edward Gibbon, The History Of The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire - The Turn Of The Tide, Constantine & The Christian Empire, The Revival & Collapse Of Paganism, The End Of The Western Empire, The Justinian & The Roman Law, Mohammed & The Rise Of The Arabs, The Normans in Italy & The Crusades, The Fall Of Constantinople & The Papacy In Rome. Cash on collection from DA17 6LN please. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

x2 Books: The History of England- Lord Mcaulay & The Story of the British People

Selling these two old History books of England. £25 The Story of the British Race by Munro, John The History of England from the Accession of James the Second Vol I Lord Macaulay

Kindle eBook- Dweezlehumbard and the Curious Adventures of the Straw People - Illustrated

Dweezlehumbard & the Curious Adventures of the Straw People, the great fantasy folklore fiction adventure Kindle book now available from Amazon for your Kindle reader Tiny people made of straw, noble and brave, hidden in a mysterious valley, are suddenly discovered by the human world. Can they be protected? Craw, their evil blackbird enemy, bent on destroying the Straw People, would have to be defeated. Hiding his true identity, he waits for the right time to unveil his terror; this will mean the end of the Straw People; forever! Trolfs, Trolks, Trogwomps and other monstrous creatures will have to be fought. The valley is at the brink of war! Dweezlehumbard, a timid Strawwilligan boy, is their unexpected hope. Can he stop the evil once and for all? Ad ID: Delivery Services Consumer Credit

X2 books by Mark Haddon Curious Incident of The Dog in the

X2 books by Mark Haddon Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time hardback A Spot of Bother paperback both good condition Read More

Folio Society Books - Set x 8 - Edward Gibbon, The History Of The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire

Folio Society Books - Set x 8 Books - Edward Gibbon, The History Of The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire - The Turn Of The Tide, Constantine & The Christian Empire, The Revival & Collapse Of Paganism, The End Of The Western Empire, The Justinian & The Roman Law, Mohammed & The Rise Of The Arabs, The Normans in Italy & The Crusades, The Fall Of Constantinople & The Papacy In Rome. Cash on collection from DA17 6LN. Please search by area DA17 6LN to see all other books available. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Folio society, the history of the decline and fall of the Roman empire

FOLIO SOCIETY THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE I have the full 8book collection here for sale all in very good condition presented in two 4 book hard protective covers The price is £115 If you require delivery this is at an additional cost to you Collection is also welcome

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Edward Gibbon

The boxed set is in excellent condition. The are 8 volumes Folio Society Vol.1 The Turn of the Tide Vol.2. Constantine and Christian Empire Vol.3. The Revival and Collapse of Paganism Vol.4. The End of the Western Empire Vol.5. Justinian and Roman Law Vol.6. Mohammed and the Rise of the Arabs Vol.7. The Norman's in Italy and the Crusades Vol.8. The Fall of Constantine and the Papacy in Rome Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Heaven On Earth The Official History of Reading F.C. - Paperback Book

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Edward Gibbon - The History of the Decline and Fall of the

Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, -The Folio Society, hardcover, printed by The Alden Press Ltd. Oxford. Measurements of each book ca. 26 x17 cm. Total number of pages: ca. . All books together weigh 7.7 kilograms. Fine copies.Volume I: The Turn of the Tide, , third edition, 320 pp.Volume II: Constantine and the Christian Empire, , third edition, 348 pp.Volume III: The Revival and Collapse of Paganism, , second edition, 367 pp.Volume IV: The End of the Western Empire, , third edition, 394 pp.Volume V: Justinian and the Roman Law, , second edition, 394 pp.Volume VI: Mohammed and the Rise of the Arabs, , first edition, 377 pp.Volume VII: The Normans in Italy and the Crusades, , second edition, 440 pp.Volume VIII: The Fall of Constantinople and the Papacy in Rome, pp.The set is in good condition.All books are decent. The book blocks are sturdy, the spines are without signs of use. Volume VII has a minor dent on the binding. The slipcases are somewhat scratched here and there (see pictures), the slipcase of volume II is slightly scuffed. Shipment with Track & Trace Read More

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (ref b5b2 to b12b2) Volume I The Turn of the Tide - MCMLXXXIII - Volume II Constantine and the Christian Empire - MCMLXXXIV - Volume III The Revival and Collapse of Paganism - MCMLXXXV - Volume IV The End of the Western Empire - MCMLXXXVI - Volume V Justinian and the Roman Law - MCMLXXXVII - Volume VI Mohammed and the Rise of the Arabs - MCMLXXXVIII - Volume VII The Normans in Italy and the Crusades - MCMLXXXIX - Volume VIII The Fall of Constantinople and the Papacy in Rome - MCMXC - by Edward Gibbon The Folio Society Edited and with introductions by Betty Radice and Felipe Fernandez Armesto All hardbacks with slipcases All individual approximate sizes: 260mm's x 165mm's x 32mm's All individual approximate net weights: 940 grams Condition: Books - all fine / slipcases all fine with the exception of Volume I which has a split on the lower rear edge about 32mm's long Description: Taken from the introduction, Volume I - After two hundred years the reputation of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire still stands high. For Hugh Trevor-Roper it remains 'the greatest historical work in our language'. The grandeur of its theme ranges over nearly fourteen hundred years of western history, from the Antonine emperors of AD A100 to the fall of Constantinople to the Turks in . Woven into its texture are the history of the Early Church, the dispersal of the Germanic peoples, the rise of Islam, the Dark Ages of Europe and the Crusades, all of which Gibbon saw as elements in a continuous process of change and development. Additional information / pictures given on request Postage rates are free for any address within the United Kingdom only - rates for elsewhere are not shown and depending on carrier may vary. Delivery costs are based on gross weight. There is no additional charge for packaging. Prices and carriers to be agreed by mutual consent. Every effort is made to provide clear and accurate information - returns are not accepted other than at the sellers discretion, allowing for good condition as received by the purchaser and in the original packaging. Read More

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