Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Apr 2005, 2005
ISBN 10: 0747804273 ISBN 13: 9780747804277
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Dinky Toys were introduced in 1931 as 'Modelled Miniatures' and these delightful diecast metal toys, which instantly became bestsellers, still give pleasure to both children and adults. More than 1,000 different subjects were modelled, mostly transport related; they included cars, vans, lorries, buses, trains, military and farm vehicles, aircraft, ships and figures, Using colourful illustrations, David Cooke explains the history of Dinky Toys, which were created by Frank Hornby, the Liverpool entrepreneur who also masterminded Meccano and Hornby Trains. This introduction to one of the best-known and -loved ranges of toys is ideal both for toy collectors and for those with a nostalgic interest in the toys of yesteryear.
Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Apr 2005, 2005
ISBN 10: 0747576912 ISBN 13: 9780747576914
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Those who read or listen to our stories see everything as though through a lens. This lens is the secret of narration, and it is ground anew in every story, ground between the temporal and the timeless . In our brief mortal lives, we are grinders of these lenses'.When John Berger wrote this apparently unclassifiable book, it was to become a sensation, translated into nine languages and indelible from the minds of those who read it. This stunning work is a shoebox filled with delicate love letters containing poetry and thoughts on mortality, art, love and absence, capturing moments in time that hover above Berger's surprising landscapes. From his lyrical description of the works of Caravaggio and profound explorations of death and immigration to the sight of some lilac at dusk in the mountains, this is a beautiful and most intimate response to the world around us.
Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Apr 2005, 2005
ISBN 10: 1840024453 ISBN 13: 9781840024456
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Nirjay Mahindru's witty play takes it audience on a thrilling flight of fantasy to India. As his Queen gives birth to an heir, King Mandragora's kingdom is plagued by a terrifying series of omens. Flying fish and fiery peacocks can be explained. but who are the alien creatures with chalky white skin, and what do they want Mandragora creates a vivid world, populated by kings, soothsayers and clowns, threatened in a clash between old and new civilisations. Inventive and audacious, it runs rings round the accepted western view of the early encounters between the English and Indians.
Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Apr 2005, 2005
ISBN 10: 1403941092 ISBN 13: 9781403941091
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A highly illustrated and popular reference and activity book which is divided into two parts: basic grammar and verbs. The book reinforces and expands the structures and vocabulary presented inMastering Arabic 1and is the ideal companion to this popular course. However the clear structural explanations and practice activities make it a perfect companion for any taught or self-teach course. There are optional extra sections with explanations and activities covering the grammatical case endings used in formal, literary and religious Arabic.Aimed at beginners or early intermediate learners of Arabic, Mastering Arabic Grammar is ideal for both self-study use and classroom courses.
Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Apr 2005, 2005
ISBN 10: 1840022795 ISBN 13: 9781840022797
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Includes the plays Piaf, Camille and Queen ChristinaThree plays focusing on the lives of incredible women. Characterised by vivid stagecraft and life-affirming humour, they offer unflinching views of social and sexual relations.Piaf documents the triumphs and disasters of the great French singer. In Camille the doomed courtesan of Dumas' classic novel discovers love but is unable to escape her old life. Queen Christina is the story of a female monarch raised with education and freedom, but as an adult expected to do little more than marry and bear children.
Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Apr 2005, 2005
ISBN 10: 041376270X ISBN 13: 9780413762702
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'You can't act Shakespeare until you can speak him.'This book by one of the world's leading voice coaches goes to the heart of acting Shakespeare. From the basics of verse-speaking through to the rehearsal of leading roles from Hamlet, King Lear, Richard III, Macbeth and others, Patsy Rodenburg unlocks some of the greatest challenges that any actor will ever encounter. Combining clear practical, textual and imaginative work with a brilliant analysis of scenes and speeches from the whole range of his plays, this is an essential and inspiring guide for anyone working with Shakespeare today.
Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Apr 2005, 2005
ISBN 10: 0826470416 ISBN 13: 9780826470416
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It is increasingly being acknowledged that subject leaders hold the key to school improvement and professional development. However, there is little information available for subject leaders to help them with the day-to-day practicalities of running a department on top of existing teaching commitments. This uniquely practical book deals specifically with current issues faced by subject heads of department (HoDs). Engagingly and entertainingly written, this book covers the major areas of concern to subject leaders, including leadership styles, managing staff, managing pupil performance, strategic planning, curriculum development and coping with problems.
Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Apr 2005, 2005
ISBN 10: 185285443X ISBN 13: 9781852854430
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One of the most extraordinary episodes in British royal history took place on 15 December 1785 when George, Prince of Wales (later Prince Regent and George IV) secretly married the beautiful, twice-widowed and Roman Catholic Maria Fitzherbert. This marriage was in breach of the Royal Marriages Act of 1772 but almost certainly valid in the eyes of the church. If it had been discovered, George might well have forfeited his claim to the throne. As it was, George and Maria lived together for twenty years, and remained deeply attached, despite George's disastrous (and probably bigamous) public marriage to Princess Caroline of Brunswick. The King's Wife is a highly readable account of a love-match that pre-echoes the later relationship of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles. In the eyes of George IV's own family, Maria was his real wife.