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Ordnance Survey, Chessington, Surrey, 1951. First Edition. Softcover (cloth map). Good Condition/(folded). Map An Ordnance Survey coloured map of the antiquities of Great Britain older than 1066, printed on paper with cloth backing & to a scale of 1/625,000, together with a stapled booklet containing foreword, introduction and combined index to north and south sheets. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 36 + map. Item Type: Map. no Dust Jacket as published.. Red titles front. some browning (to one fold only: top middle fold - edge of East Anglia); booklet sound but detached from map covers & staples rusty. illustrated by colour map with cloth backing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Geography & Maps; Antiquities; Ancient Britain; Archaeological Monuments; Britain/UK; Early (0-1066 AD); Archaeology. Inventory No: 4840. .

Windhorse Publications, Glasgow, Scotland, 1992. First Edition. Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Very Good Condition. Card covers with cover design: Dhammarati. The Metta Bhavana is a traditional Buddhist meditation practice that has the power to transform our emotional life, our communication with others, and our appreciation of the living world around us. For much of the time we experience our emotions as little more than muscular spasms or chemical reactions. If we win some money we feel ecstatic, when we lose it we feel depressed. When someone is kind to us we like them" when they say something hurtful we become their enemy. It doesn't have to be like that. When we take up the practice of Metta Bhavana we take a creative initiative in a crucial aspect of our nature. And the rewards are considerable. Practised regularly, the Metta Bhavana can unearth and disentangle negative patterns, renew our human relationships, and help us embrace life from a basis of inner wealth. Here, a number of… Read More

Watkins Publishing, 2005. Reprint. Softcover. Near Fine Condition. contents list & introduction to front. "The time will come again when angels will 'walk with men', and although the memory of that blessed earlier time is all but lost in myth and fairytale, this second coming of the brotherhood between humanity and angels will be more widespread, more natural- an accepted part of our everyday experience." However, angels cannot commune with us unless we raise our vibrations - that is, our level of consciousness. Claire NahSad explains how to still the mind and "summon angels" to help us in every life situation, above all when we are in particular need. She reveals how angels communicate with us, guide us and interact with us, and describes the multi-faceted forms of angel magic, as well as the special blessings angels bring to groups (family, work or others). She shows how we can summon angels by means of scents, colours, flowers, emblems, music and chants. She… Read More

Jarrold & Sons Ltd, Norwich, Norfolk, 1976. First Edition. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Near Fine Condition. published to mark the 50th anniversary of the Norfolk Naturalists Trust & with an preface by Sir Peter Scott this book gives an account of the major habitats of Norfolk's natural heritage & its conservation. Illustrated throughout by colour & b/w. photo's.; maps, diagrams & tables & with suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter the subjects covered are: Climate; Past Environment; Flora * Fauna; Breckland; Broadland, Woodlands; Heaths, Bogs & Fens; Hedgerows; Rivers; the Ouse & the Wash; the Coast; Marine Environment & fisheries; Farming and Forestry. Map to front end-paper & Nature Reserve list to rear e/p. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 192 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. no Dust Jacket as published.. White titles spine. Includes indexes of Place Names & of Geological… Read More

Benedikt Taschen, 1993. First Thus. Softcover. Near Fine Condition. Preface by Jacques Cellard and the Introduction by Serge Nazarieff are repeated in German, English and French as are the footnotes to photographs and the biographical notes on the early photographers. Sections on Daguerreotypes (1850-1855), The formal nude study and pornography (1852-1870), The Triumph of Voyeurism (1885-1910), The appearance of Fetishisms (1920-1935) A total of 160 pages of which 131 are devoted to photographs. This is the first UK edition. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 160 pages. no Dust Jacket as published.. Black titles spine. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Art & Design; Sociology & Culture; Eroticism; Sexuality & Gender; Photography. ISBN: 3822894400. ISBN/EAN: 9783822894408. Inventory No: 4858. . 9783822894408

Penguin/Arkana, Harmondsworth, Middlesex, 1994. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good Condition. Titles, contents & preface to front. "The Indestructible Question" explores the fundamental questions of human existence, spirituality, and the quest for meaning in life. Jacob Needleman, a philosopher and author, delves into topics such as the nature of consciousness, the search for purpose, and the role of philosophy and spirituality in our lives. The book examines how these age-old questions persist and continue to shape our understanding of the world. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ix + 194. Slight vertical creases to spine. No Dust Jacket as published. White titles spine. one b/w. illustration. Includes index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Philosophy; Gurdjieff; Spirituality; Magic, Paranormal & Occult; Religion & Theology. ISBN: 0140193642. ISBN/EAN: 9780140193640. Dewey Code: 190. Inventory No:… Read More

Methuen, London, 1913. First Edition. Red Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. Illustrator: Photo's & Drawings. A volume in "The Antiquaries Books" series; gilt titles spine & front; illustrated by colour frontis. plate & by 32 further plates in b/w. with 34 b/w. drawings in the text. "A comprehensive survey recording & describing the ancient painted glass to be found in the Cathedrals & Churches of England."; other than a little browning to the end-papers an excellent copy of this useful & interesting reference work; including index - 280 pages plus 31 page catalogue of publisher's titles to the rear. N.B. this is a thick & heavy book which, together with protective wrapping, takes its weight above the 1kg. standard quoted rate for post & packing so extra shipping charges will be requested. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact, book now in archive acetate film… Read More

Radio Publications Inc, Lake Bluff, Illinois, 1990. Second Edition. Softcover. Near Fine Condition. illustrated throughout by b/w. photo's, drawings & diagrams; "this authoritative handbook covers every aspect of interference to TV, stereo, radio, telephone, radio amateur and citizens band equipment. Entirely new - not a rehash of old material. Helpful facts about power line interference: how to locate it; how to cure it; how to work with the public; 'do's and don'ts', safety precautions; how to train an RFI investigator. Discusses hundreds of subjects including: home, business and industrial sources of RFI; filters you can buy or build; case histories of difficult RFI problems solved; CATV problems; mobile RFI; AC and RF grounds, and much more."; previous owner's name on title page; includes index Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 250 pages. no Dust Jacket as published.. Black titles spine. Quantity Available: 1.… Read More

Routledge, London, 2005. Reprint. Softcover. Near Fine Condition. to the front: titles; list of plates; & chronology. Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician and journalist who founded and led the National Fascist Party. He was Prime Minister of Italy from the March on Rome in 1922 until his deposition in 1943, and "Duce" of Italian Fascism from the establishment of the Italian Fasces of Combat in 1919 until his execution in 1945 by Italian partisans. As dictator of Italy and founder of fascism, Mussolini inspired and supported the international spread of fascist movements during the inter-war period. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xiv + 237. no Dust Jacket as published.. White titles spine. Includes notes, select bibliography & index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Italy; ISBN: 0415249902. ISBN/EAN: 9780415249904. Inventory No: 4604. . 9780415249904

Shire Publications, Tring, Hertfordshire, 1971. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Many of the beliefs and superstitions of early man were connected with animals, which were credited with their own powers of speech and understanding and were also regarded as a source of cures for both mental and physical ailments. The author has compressed much of the folklore that surrounded domestic pets and wild animals to make a fascinating and very readable survey alphabetically listed from adders to zebras. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 72 pages. No Dust Jacket as published. Black titles spine. illustrated by b/w. drawings. Includes index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Superstitions; Traditional Beliefs; Natural History & Resources; Animals & Birds. ISBN: 085263126X. ISBN/EAN: 9780852631263. Inventory No: 4971. . 9780852631263

Wills & Hepworth Ltd, Loughborough, 1963. First Edition. Boards. Very Good/Very Good. Illustrator: Wingfield, J.H. Series 621; Beige boards with blue lettering and decorations; b/w. pictorial e/p's.; original price 2/6; last title in list on back flap of D/J.; previous owner's name on front inner flap of D/J. & title page; 51 pages.. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Illustrator: Wingfield, J.H.. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children; Science; Science & Technology. Inventory No: CHD00214. .

The Scientific Book Club, London, 1954. Reprint. Blue Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. Illustrator: Photo's. black titles spine; undated but early 1950's; illustrated by 37 b/w. photo's., some drawings & facsimile of a 1910 price-list for ova, larvae & pupae; a scarce title telling the fascinating tale of a butterfly farm & the family who ran it from 1894 to the early 1950's.; a neat & tightly bound copy with some fading to the edges of the covers; including index -208 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illustrator: Photo's. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Natural History & Resources; Entomology; Insects; Butterflies; Farming & Rural Life. Inventory No: NAT00044. .

William Collins, London, 2013. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. In this addition to the New Naturalist series, Ian Newton explores bird populations and what causes their fluctuation - food supplies, competitors, predators, parasites, pathogens and human activity. The combination of a rapidly expanding human population, a predominantly utilitarian attitude to land, central government policy on land use and increasing mechanisation have combined to promote massive changes in land use in recent decades than at any previous comparable period. These developments have in turn brought huge changes in bird habitats and populations; some species dependent on the old landscapes declined, while others have increased. Over the same period, changing public attitudes to wildlife allowed previously scarce bird species to recover from past onslaughts, while climate warming has promoted further changes. In this seminal new work, Ian Newton sets out to explain why different bird species are… Read More

Rider Books, London, 1992. First Thus. Paperback. Near Fine Condition. Peace activist, poet, scholar and Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh invites us to welcome The Sun My Heart into our lives like a friend. And, as a true friend, its company is to be savoured. Written as the sequel to The Miracle of Mindfulness, this simple, compassionate book offers warmth and wisdom drawn from everyday anecdotes, Buddhist psychology and even contemporary physics. We can turn to The Sun My Heart again and again, enjoying the book's gentle guidance and companionship on our journey from mindfulness to insight. This is the first UK edition. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. viii + 139. No Dust Jacket as published. White titles spine. Includes notes on the chapters to rear. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Philosophy; Mindfulness; Buddhism; Vietnamese Buddhism; Religion & Theology. ISBN: 0712654224. ISBN/EAN: 9780712654227. Dewey Code:… Read More

Rider & Company, London, 1995. First Thus. Softcover. Near Fine Condition. Every morning, when we wake up, we have twenty-four brand-new hours to live. What a precious gift! We have the capacity to live in a way that these twenty-four hours will bring peace, joy, and happiness to ourselves and thers. In the rush of modern life, we tend to lose touch with the peace that is available in each moment. Zen master, peace activist and author Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how to make positive use of the very situations that usually pressure and antagonize us. Through commentaries, meditations, personal anecdotes and stories, he show us how deep meditative presence is available.right now. A ringing telephone can be a signal to call us back to our true selves; dirty dishes, red lights, and traffic jams are spiritual friends on this path to 'mindfulness - the process of being truly alive to our present experience & reality.. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xv… Read More

Magna Books, Wigston, Leicestershire, 1989. Reprint. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Near Fine Condition/Very Good. America has produced some of the most stylish, and expensive, cars in the history of the automobile. Ever since Henry Ford made the car an essential accessory; Americans have demonstrated a genuine enthusiasm for a wide range of cars, and Detroit has responded by producing a long list of illustrious models offering elegance, luxury or sheer speed. An incredible 15 million Model T Fords were sold from its first appearance at the British Motor Show in 1908. Although basic (headlamps and windshields were extras) it was truly responsible for mobilizing America. Cord, on the other hand, aimed at the luxurious end of the market, and the Cord 810 is a streamlined, timeless classic. Duesenberg also enjoyed a reputation for advanced engineering; just two of the superlative SSJs were built, one for Clark Gable and the other for Gary Cooper. America has produced cars of all shapes and kinds to… Read More

Cambridge. University Press, London, 1930. First Edition. Green Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. green titles on cream cloth spine; deckled outer & bottom edges; volume one only of two; "this survey of early nineteenth century theatrical endeavour aims to provide a guide both to the theatrical tendencies and to the dramatic activities of the period."; previous owner's name on front endpaper; including appendix A (List of Theatres 1800-1850) - 234 pages plus 17-page index. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Theatre & Plays; Literature & Literary; 19th century; Essays & Literary Criticism. Inventory No: LIT00028. .

Aquarian Press, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, 1986. Second Impression. Softcover. Near Fine Condition. The power of the pendulum has been valued since ancient times for its ability to discover treasure, advise in love, locate the lost, and divine the new. Pendulum Power teaches how to make and use pendulums for finding success in career and relationships, for healing, for development of intuition and increased mind power, as well as a host of other applications..The authors start off with a brief history of dowsing, some theories about pendulum action, and instructions in the use of the pendulum. Much of the book is given over to detailed accounts of uses of the pendulum in a way that will encourage the novice to practice and become proficient. Emphasis is placed on self-development through pendulum power. Anyone trying to determine the best decision or course of action, based on their personal needs, will find the techniques provided in Pendulum Power useful and enlightening. Size: 8vo -… Read More

John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd, London, 1927. First Thus. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. A New Edition With an Introduction by W. Shaw Sparrow, and Nineteen Illustrations in Colour, Half-Tone and Line After Francis Barlow, George Stubbs, John Wooton, Tom Rowlandson, Henry Alken, F.C. Turner, James Pollard, G. Havell, J. F. Herring, Sen., Wildrake & Thomas Bewick. Originally published by Edward Arnold in1898 & containing Nimrod's sporting essays, from the Quarterly Review, on Hunting; Horse-drawn Coaches & Horse Racing. Some pages uncut. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 231 pages. light mark to front cover - (possible water splash);. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact but with some fading to spine colour. Slight foxing front/rear pages, but body of book mostly clean and unfoxed. Top edge blue, outer & bottom edges deckled. Gilt titles spine, blind-stamped titles front. some migration of top edge blue colour to top… Read More

Ernest Benn, London, 1980. First Edition. Pictorial Laminated Boards. Near Fine/N/A. Illustrator: Nister, Ernest. this charming book is a reproduction from 'The Children's tableaux', an antique book first published in 1896 by Ernest Nister of London"; 5 delightful double-page, full-colour, Victorian pop-up pictures alternating with double pages of poetry for children; unpaginated. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Illustrator: Nister, Ernest. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children; Pop-Up Book; 19th century; Children. ISBN: 0510000908. ISBN/EAN: 9780510000905. Inventory No: CHD00229. . 9780510000905