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Myths, History, and Art
Sir Basil Markesinis has held tenured senior posts at the Universities of Cambridge, Oxford, University of London, Leiden (in the Netherlands) and the Law School of the University of Texas at Austin where he is now Emeritus Professor of Comparative Methodology. He has also held for a number of years part-time Chairs at the Universities of Paris I (Sorbonne), Paris II (Assas), Munich (Germany), Ghent (Belgium), Siena, Genova, and Rome (Italy), the Michigan Law School (at Ann-Arbour) for two years and the Cornell Law School for four years. He has authored or co-authored 56 books, over 150 legal articles, and close to 100 articles on geopolitical issues in journals and newspapers in three continents. His most-recent work is his three-volume illustrated treatise entitled Ancient Greek Poetry from Homer to Roman Times, Jan Sramek, Verlag (2017). His academic work has earned him Fellowships at the Academies of Athens, Belgium, Britain, France, the Netherlands, Rome (Lincei), as well as the Athens Archaeological Society and the American Law Institute. For his work in promoting international relations and the study of various European Cultures, especially through his creation of the Leiden Institute of Anglo-American Law (in 1987); The Oxford Institute of European and Comparative Law (in 1996) of which he was Founder, fund raiser, and first Director; and the Texas Institute of Global Law (in 2000), he was awarded the Insignia of the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy; the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of France; the Insignia of the Grand Cross of Service with Star of the Republic of Germany, as well as the insignia of Commander of the Order of the Légion d' honneur of France. In 1997 on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor, he was appointed Hon. Queen's Counsel; and in 2005, on the advice of the Prime Minister, he was knighted by H. M. Queen Elizabeth II for "exceptional services to international relations."
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Movers and Shakers, The Monster Makers
Ed Symonds is a film editor many years past his prime. Regarding the “magic” of movie-making with increasing cynicism, he observes the characters around him with detachment, indulging in thoughts best kept to himself.
Tariq Anwar is a film editor with a similarly jaundiced view of the industry, and he uncannily shares a lifetime of experiences somewhat similar to Ed’s.
Unlike Ed, he doesn’t keep his thoughts to himself.
In a career spanning 50 years, Tariq has worked with the good, the bad and the sometimes ugly, and they all, with some degree of artistic licence, find themselves in this book. With contributions to many award winning TV productions and films including The Madness of King George, American Beauty and The King’s Speech, Tariq draws on his experiences to take an irreverent look into the feudal nature of an industry where deference abounds and into the increasingly precarious and misunderstood role of the editor.
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Le Grand Tarot de L’amour
Everybody has a different concept and opinion about love and feels differently while experiencing it. This love tarot was created to help you contact your spiritual leaders when you love, feel, seek, grow, and heal. It could be the mirror of your life and existence; or be the print of your thoughts, feelings and emotions that shows the most accurate picture of your whole being. It provides help in finding your destiny, waking your spiritual memories, in shedding some light on your personal life-plan and exploring your spiritual plans.
Today, a tarot reading is as common as going to yoga. They are both practices that quiet the mind and bring you into a state of higher listening, which helps you to become the active observer of your present experience. Doing so allows intuition to blossom as you become adept at finding answers to life's biggest, smallest, and most interesting questions.
This love tarot book containing historical figures will help you to understand the mysterious world of tarot better and gain a bit deeper self-recognition, it pushes you forward in unexpected ways, unleashing possibilities that you can scarcely imagine. You can consult the cards as part of a daily self-care ritual, use them for interactive self-reflection, or rely on them as a tool for thinking through particular challenges or questions.
Tarot is not barely a tool of fortune telling for you, but also a system of initiation which brings self-recognition; you can use the very depth of your creativity; you can understand the messages from your passed-away loved ones and you can receive signs in connection with your health and well-being.
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How to do Christmas with Paul Dart
Looking for inspiration to transform your home for Christmas? Decorations that will excite and exhilarate family and friends?
Take a peek into the home of a designer who knows from years of practice the easy way to achieve stunning seasonal decorations that will have you creating new and exciting ways of filling your house and garden with the joys of Christmas. Full of practical tips, from tackling the perennial task of dressing the tree, on how to plan the colour scheme, how to tackle the question of ‘taste’ at this time of year and, most of all, how to enjoy the the task of transforming your home into a moment of visual wonder and delight for all of your friends and family.
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From Ground to Glass
Join us on a journey of discovery through the wines and spirits of the Old and New World with From Ground to Glass. This book is not a textbook, but rather a guide for those who already have a love of alcoholic beverages and want to learn more about them. With over 65 years of experience in the industry, the author shares their knowledge and insights, highlighting the best quality wines and spirits at user-friendly prices, made with environmentally sound practices and minimal intervention. Follow along as we explore the world of alcohol, from the UK to the Middle East, Far East, Australia, South America, Europe, and India, and learn from the author’s experiences, including the founding of the Hong Kong Wine School. Join us and Alfie the cat as we delve into the delicious world of wine and spirits.
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Dizzy's Diary
Dizzy is a Romanian street dog who was rescued and brought to the UK for a better life, a life which is very new and full of things she is initially very scared of. First she has to learn her name, and the routines, and then, bribed by sprats she begins to learn to trust and finally to play. It is a funny, sad and utterly bewildering tale of readjustment. She is supported, or not, by Candy the resident sable border collie who can be as confused and otherwise as she is; as one dog improves the other gets naughty, and vice versa. She has to come to terms with an apparently endless stream of friends and family who react to her in different ways, and cause her even more confusion. When Dizzy dies, her owner is inundated by sympathy letters which show what an impression she had made on the local community.
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Darts Compendium 40
I was ignorant when it came to playing darts. ‘It’s just a game,’ I thought. How wrong I was! This material is an excellent read; the games are designed to not only educate but to also build up your confidence and skill levels. I was amazed at how this literature has helped me, especially my mental arithmetic. When you follow the study chart for instance and the check outs, you really start from day one to improve. I thoroughly recommend you buy this book.
The concept behind games is inspirational, not just for you but for your opportunity as well. I love the mental and physical challenge this book provides.
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Codewords: Book 1
Tired of looking at screens? Enjoy word challenges? Like problem solving? If your answers are yes, yes and yes then codewords are for you!
Codewords give stimulating challenges. They are absorbing, fascinating, satisfying and fun.
They are also frustrating and amusing - for example, when the word “_ _ YM _”, which you were convinced should be “RHYME”, turns out later to be “THYME” and you have been hoodwinked!
You will find lots of words you had forgotten you knew.
Try them - you don’t need to be Alan Turing to succeed!
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Codewords - Book 2
Tired of looking at screens? Enjoy word challenges? Like problem-solving? If your answers are yes, yes and yes, then codewords are for you!
Codewords give stimulating challenges. They are absorbing, fascinating, satisfying and fun.
They are also frustrating and amusing – for example, when the word “_ _ YM _”, which you were convinced should be “RHYME”, turns out later to be “THYME” and you have been hoodwinked!
Within these 150 puzzles you will find lots of words you had forgotten you knew.
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Classic Motor Cartoon Book
Classic motorcars have been featured in movies and pop songs for over seven decades and contributed to the fun of driving historic cars.
This book of motor cartoons illustrates the adventure and romance of classic and vintage cars which also have been part of automobile racing history – from Louis Renault, Henry Ford and Enzo Ferrari to Kiichiro Toyoda today.
From Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Grandma Duck, Noddy and Big Ears to Bonnie and Clyde, Thelma & Louise and The Italian Job, comedy and tragedy have always been a big part of entertaining motoring history.
These cartoons are accompanied by anecdotes of motoring trivia complementing the extraordinary history of the automobile as we remember it before ‘self-drive’ electric cars will silently kill off the ‘internal combustion engine’.
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Chroma-Therapy: A Walk in Nature Adult Colouring Book for Mindful Soothing Relaxation
Christopher D. King has created beautiful and detailed designs drawn from nature, from under water scenes, to forest canopies, elephants and crocodiles, to fantasy creatures.
The pages echo the simple lines and intricate details to be found in plants and animals around the world for you to get lost in as you colour. With hidden animals throughout the book for eagle eyed colourers to unearth and bring to life, and a range of difficulty levels there's something for everyone to discover.
Ranging from delicate and detailed designs, to simple images and patterns, and leaving lots of room for colouring outside the lines, this book provides a beautiful experience to dip into and out of when your brain, or hands, need to relax.
Christopher created this book for people whose minds need a little peace every now and then.£9.99£6.99 -
Bridge for Beginners
Bridge is a wonderful game. It is interesting, challenging and frustrating all at the same time. It keeps your brain active and alert and it gives you an opportunity to create new and lasting friendships with like-minded people.
“It is rare to find a bridge book that combines simplicity with comprehensive cover of all the basic rules of bridge, and yet this book does exactly that. George builds a solid foundation for the beginner by going through the bidding sequences step by step in a logical and orderly fashion and then presenting examples to show how those steps actually work. I can highly recommend this for those who want to learn the basics. It is also ideal for those who have played and now want to rekindle and update their skills. The book will also work nicely as a manual for teachers who teach beginners.”
— Marty Bergen
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