the cloister house press gloucester (25 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. During World War II Bill Sinclair wrote over 2,300 pages of letters to his beloved wife, Lisbeth. Discovered in his wartime valise, Bill's photographs and private papers are now brought to life, marking 75 years since the end of the Second World War. They provide a unique perspective and alternative narrative to some of the most important events of the time. On 30th July 1941 Bill Sinclair's daughter was born but it was on that same day that he embarked on a ship that would take him to war. It would be almost four years before Bill saw his daughter for the first time due to his posting to General Headquarters in Cairo supporting key offensives including Alamein in the Western Desert Campaign of North Africa and Cassino in Italy. He was mentioned in despatches and awarded the MBE for his part in the Italian campaign. Against the backdrop of war, when circumstances permitted, football provided a brief distraction and a glimpse of normality. Bill organised and participated in matches along with famous names of the time often in front of crowds of thousands. It is an opportunity to forget, if only for a few hours. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Story of St Katharine's tells the fascinating story of 23 acres of land by the River Thames with a trading history that began in the 10th century. Queen Matilda inaugurated the ancient hospital of St Katharine in the 11th century and so, under royal patronage the precinct grew. Chris West lives close to St Katharine Docks and with the inspiration of the neighbouring Tower of London and Wapping his book describes both the rich history of St Katharine's and the wonderful marina, buildings and amenities that make up St Katharine Docks today. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: new. Danter, India (illustrator). Paperback. Nelson is a happy, kind and curious boy who likes being busy and learning about the world. He also enjoys adventures with his family and friends. When he goes to a music festival with his mum, dad, and best friend, they all have such a wonderful time that Nelson starts making special plans for them to return there next year. However, its not long before another amazing adventure awaits him in Nelsons London Holiday.In this delightful story, Nelsons grandparents take him and his cousin Davina on a surprise visit to the capital city. It is the first time that Nelson and Davina have been to London, so they are both very excited and cant wait to get there. Prepare to join them as they explore landmarks including the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye and many more. They discover fascinating and frightening history as they see the sights and meet memorable characters along the way. Get ready for a fun-filled and thrilling journey to the capital. A young boy gets the opportunity to spend time with all his family visiting and seeing the sights of London Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Initiation consists of three grades and entails a spiritual journey being undertaken that is exceptional in every way. Higher chakras and expanded heart consciousness are major components of the journey. The crystals that are involved in the Initiation, along with the mantras that are learnt during it, assist in knowledge being obtained about what is on the horizon for Humankind and lead to something being revealed that has been hidden for a very long time, resulting in an advanced level of spirituality being opened up. When the meditation comes to an end, three methods are set out that can not only enable the spiritual growth, which has been gained during the Initiation, to continue increasing; enlightenment about more facets of the Jewel of Consciousness may also be attained. The Realm of Celestial Joy is within every one of the facets. Time spent working with high vibration crystals and sacred mantras is time well spent. These Light Bringers are wonderful gifts from the living Presence of the Universe. Crystal Initiation is an intriguing expedition into the beating heart of the Initiation, though meditation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Being a Happy Mind is a book of poetry to help people from young to old find happiness in themselves by taking the time to stop, look around, and appreciate the simple things that our world has to offer. To bring oneself back to the beauty of the now by allowing yourself to become more present in the everyday and take notice of your life and realise there is a lot to say 'thank you' for, to smile about, and most importantly, to share these wonderful little daily pockets of joy, which we have the choice to consider, with others. A collection of poems about finding happiness within oneself. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Step into the enchanting world of Head of the Willow, a captivating collection of poetry by the talented wordsmith, June Penhelog. Hailing from the picturesque town of Abergavenny but born in the poetic cradle of Swansea, June delicately unveils the essence of the people, places and experiences that hold a special place in her heart. with lyrical finesse, she paints vivid portraits of cherished moments and explores the subtle nuances of human connections. A collection of poems, Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Danter, India (illustrator). Paperback. Ray loves staying at Grandpa's house, but today something's on her mind.Since Grandma went to heaven, the garden has become a maze of weeds. Ray is forbidden from exploring it, but today curiosity will get the better of her. In the deep green darkness are secrets and magic beyond her wildest dreams.It's about to become the best weekend ever as Ray explores Grandpa's Magic Garden. Children's fantasy story set in a magic garden This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'A la Recherche du Temps Perdu' by Marcel Proust is a magnificent and towering achievement of French literature, published in English translation in twelve volumes between 1922 and 1931, and totalling nearly one and a half million words. It is difficult for many readers to find the time and motivation needed to keep going through to the end as Proust has a rich and sometimes discursive style. However, a powerful structure underlies the whole work which is not revealed till the last chapter. This selection, which is less than a quarter of the original, includes all the crucial characters, places and themes needed to understand this and omits everything else. It is not intended to improve the original novels by editing, as many wonderful passages and descriptions have been left out. The style of the book in its vocabulary and sentence structure is unaltered. Nothing is paraphrased or condensed. The text reads as a continuous lively narrative with much of Proust's wit and humour and follows the sequence of the original, showing the development of all the major characters and including all the incidents which are referred to in the closing passages which resolve the whole novel. Proust himself encouraged the publication of "selected passages showing a coherent whole which is not diffused and will make one want to read the whole book" and this is the aim of this selection. It is intended to inspire the reader to go to the full text and enjoy individual sections in the knowledge of where they fit into the whole. An abridged of Marcel Proust's literary classic Remembrance Of Things Past with a new translation of Time Regained by the editor. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Two precious Gold Horns were sacrificed by a group of Angles in South Jutland shortly before they migrated to England. The pictures on the horns offer a substantial explanation of the pre-Christian religion of the Angles. This book describes how many Anglian groups from the continent migrated to England and brought with them their culture and English language. It provides an original analysis of archaeological finds and documentation of the Anglo-Saxon religion. This can be observed in finds from the heathen Anglo-Saxons, - the Sutton Hoo ship burial, Franks Casket, the square-headed brooches, idols, amulets and ceramics. The book also explores Runes - the most remarkable invention of the Angles. The book will be enjoyed by anybody interested in English heritage and especially those with an interest in pre-Christian Anglo-Saxons. English heritage pre-Christian Anglo-Saxons. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Established in 1893, Bulawayo is Zimbabwe's second largest city. it takes its name from the precolonial Ndebele settlement of Kobuluwayo which was captured by the forces of Cecil John Rhodes. Profusely illustrated, this book provides a general discussion of the historical development of the town and its various communities, and then goes on to discuss the unique structural features of the inner city area of Bulawayo. Street by street the buildings and monuments, past and present, are discussed, together with dates, architects, developers and owners and tenants where these are known. The book aims to provide a historical snapshot of the evolution of the cityscape of Bulawayo from its African colonial roots to post independence developments up to 2023. A detailed and illustrated review of the evolution of the streetscape of Bulawayo in southwest Zimbabwe. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is the second in the series of Teacup's adventures. It tells the story of Teacup's day out with his family to Guisi Beach on Guimaras Island. It provides an insight to one of numerous beautiful locations in the Philippines and the many things you can do there. Teacup's family are typical of one in the Philippines and you can discover how much they can enjoy themselves. The bright and beautiful illustrations and Teacup's adventure give you a glimpse of real life in the Philippines. A true life adventure of a little dog living in the Philippines Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Double Take is a true account of 50 uplifting stories of personal synchronicity experienced by author Michael Clenshaw over 50 years of his life. They offer insight and hope into the purpose and relevance of these fairly rare experiences. The reader is invited to a delightful participation in the sharing of these meaningful events.Synchronicity was a term coined by Carl Jung, the Swiss Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst to denote two or more meaningful coincidences. Albert Einstein once said that 'coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous'.The author has faithfully documented 50 true personal stories involving synchronistic events which have happened to him over 50 years. These events have almost always been answers to his own personal life questions although the reader is encouraged to identify with events in their own lives, which may offer them significant insights into their own inner worlds and experiences. 50 true stories of synchronicity in the author's life. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Maestra's first collection of poetry combines artistic ballads, dramatic lyrical works and original philosophical concepts to explore a variety of contemporary topics with a pensive and metaphorical approach. There are several encryptions throughout this volume and its cover, including the author's real name in the last poem 'Untitled'.The theory of binary existance, as mentioned in the preface, suggests that we exist as two entities: the public and the private. The more prominent our public self is, the less prominent the private becomes and vice versa. This is due to a balanced equilibrium of collective emotion shared by the population, which also allows any entity to possess two opposite states (good and bad, according to intuition), with an equal chance of switching to the other state at any given time.Inspired by the myth of Prometheus, the cover depicts the granted flame within each one of us signifying our capacity for reason and imagination - all that is independent of our mortal form and is handed to history after our physical death. Illuminating the sign translated as 'free another to free yourself', the flame on the central altar has no shadow of its own, but casts one on the broken and charred pillars (physical forms) that have preceded it in their quest to free themselves and others through their art and have achieved immortality after their flames have burned out. To history, they remain human - hence the physical form remains, and the gift (the flame) has left a char and is placed in abstraction. A collection of poetry by a young poet which combines artistic ballads, dramatic lyrical works and original philosophical concepts to explore a variety of contemporary topics with a pensive and metaphorical approach. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. We live in a user centred world. One of the key disciplines of user centricity is User Experience or UX. UX is a buzz word in some industries and an established routine in others. This book gets to the essence of what UX is, why it's important to every industry and what activities UX professionals undertake, all in a simple, illustrated narrative that you can read in 5 minutes. Emdad Rashid explains the business phenomenon of UX and what it is and why it's important. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. It's not every day that your father presents you with a tumbledown building and the funds to convert it into a hotel. It's not every day, either, that you learn his financial empire was built on theft.In this warm romantic story young entrepreneur Tom Hammond takes on the challenge but the struggle to survive and succeed in a small town community threatens to defeat him when major setbacks arise from his dysfunctional family. The experience affects his health and forces fundamental changes in his personal relationship. A young entrepreneur struggles with the challenges of both his business and his family Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Motoring in Mitteleuropa consists of extracts from the authors travel diaries to various central European countries: the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. It focuses on castles and chateaux but also touches on towns, churches and restaurants. It does not pretend to be a modern Leigh Fermor or Pevsner. The author is a linguist and the work contains a number of linguistic jokes (some hidden). The word motoring is slightly misleading: the author likes driving long distances but has no interest in cars and in fact cannot tell one from another. The friends with whom he travelled have, perhaps surprisingly, remained friends. A light hearted travelogue which describes some of the culture and history found during several motoring holidays in central europe Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.