A black hardcover Holy Bible, Revised Version, Oxford printed in gold lettering on the spine with five raised black lines across. The pages have worn gilt edges and there is a self bookmark included. 286p. It contains the Old and New Testament. At the back there are six coloured maps of the biblical locations. The title page has a glued in black and white photograph of Mr and Mrs J.H. Lord standing a garden. There is a small card attached with photo hinges with the inscription below. Mr and Mrs J.H. Lord is written by hand in black ink below the photograph. The back cover is mended with a wide strip of white cotton material.non-fictionA Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments with six coloured biblical maps at the back.religious books, bibles

A navy blue hardcover book with a grey dust jacket covered in library style plastic sleeving.The title: A History of the Isle of man is printed in black lettering at the top of the front cover with the author, R.H. Kinvig, M.A. underneath. A black outline of an ancient vessel is illustrated too. On the spine is written the title, author and 7s 6p. Throughout the book there are black and white photographs and illustrations. On the back cover is a circle with three legs wearing trousers and boots with the words: ICERIS STABIT QUOCUNIQUE around the edges of the legs inside the circle. Pp. 180 non-fictionThe author, Professor of Geography at the University of Birmingham R.H. Kinvid, M.A. published this new edition of the history of The Isle of Man in 1950, six years after the first edition, to include fresh discoveries that have been made, particularly in the archaeological field, and of the important political developments that have taken place in recent years. Some changes have also been made in the maps and other illustrations.history, isle of man, ancient history

A green plastic covered Oxford Easy Anthem book with the title printed in large black lettering at the top of the front cover. A Collection of Fifty Anthems is written in black letters with the publisher logo and name below. On the title page is printed the title and publisher details. An Alphabetical Index to the Anthems is listed at the front as well as an ldex of Anthems suitable for Various Seasons and Occasions. p.186.non-fictionA collection of fifty easy anthems: to appeal to choirs who may find a Church Anthem Book beyond their powers.choral anthems, anthems, festive music, songs, religious amthems

A faded black hardcover Holy Bible with embossed pattern on the front and back covers. The front has stamped inside a circle the words, For Foreign and British Bible Society. The endpaper at the front is coming away from the spine, there are stains, foxing, ink markings and tears inside. Text is clear. The spine has faded pattering all along it with Holy Bible printed in gold lettering at the top. There is an inscription from Psalms 1 at the front from Henry Sebire who owned the Bible in . At the back is a handwritten Sebire Family Tree. Overall for it's age it is in remarkably reasonable condition. non-fictionThe Holy Bible containing the Old and New testaments: translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, By His Majesty's Special Command. Appointed to be read in churches. holy bible, religion

A small faded black hardcover Holy Bible and References printed in gold lettering on the front cover and Holy Bible printed on the spine. It has an embossed patterned on both covers and broken brass hinges on the right side. The pages have gilt edges. 768p. The print is extremely tiny, suggesting that it was used with a magnifying glass when read. It contains the Old and New Testament.non-fictionA Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: Appointed to be read in churches.religious books, bibles

398 pages with illustrations and mapscamberwell, australia, history

Index, notes, p.224.non-fictionThese essays aim to take a fresh look at the saints scholars and religious scholars who shaped the early forms of Christianity in Britain and Irelandcatholic church - history - great britain, celtic church

Index, bib, notes, p.632.non-fictionOne country, two languages, and a sequence of great artists in every generation. From the Gaelic bards to the Belfast Agreement, Irish writers have drawn equally on two traditions to heal the rifts of their land." "A celebration of the enduring Irish classics, this book by one of their most eloquent and adept readers offers an unusually brilliant and accessible survey of the greatest works since 1600 in Gaelic and English. Together, they have shaped one of the world's most original literary cultures.english literature - irish authors, irish literature - history and criticism

Bib, notes, p.127.fictionWith her satire on Anglo-Irish landlords in Castle Rackrent (1800), Maria Edgeworth pioneered the regional novel and inspired Sir Walter Scott's Waverley (1814). Politically risky, stylistically innovative, and wonderfully entertaining, the novel changes the focus of conflict in Ireland from religion to class, and boldly predicts the rise of the Irish Catholic bourgeoisie. 3. ireland - social life and customs., irish fiction

Notes, ill, p.253.non-fictionThomas Kinsella's translation of medieval manuscripts.irish myths, irish customs

Index, bib, plates, ill, map, p.231.non-fictionThis book tells the story of how Irish and Australian soldiers made deep connections as they fought side by side at Gallipoli, the Western Front and Palestine during WW1. Thousands of Irish born men and women enlisted in Australian forces. Many Australians visited Ireland on leave.ireland - social conditions., world war 1914-1918 - ireland and australia

Index, ill, plates, bib. p.346.non-fictionSince the first fleet of 1788, the Irish have been coming to Australia. They were the beginning of a central, colourful and profoundly influential element in Australia's evolution into a nation different and separate from Britain.irish - australia - history, australia - history

p.274, ill.non-fictionLife under the bread tax operating in Ireland in the 1840s.ireland - economic conditions, irelend - social conditions

Index, ill, p.338.non-fictionA history of literature in the Irish language from the 5th century to the 20th century.irish literature - history and criticism, ireland - literary tradition.

Index, bib., p.218.non-fictionLetters ranging from those of convicts writing to their wives in the 1820s, through accounts of the voyage out and pioneering life in mid-century, through love letters, to short stories and failure to master the land, to the remarkable family saga (1883-1929) which ends the book. irish - australia - correspondence., australia- minorities- history.

Maps, p.298.non-fictionO'Sullivan's memoir of growing up on Great Blasket, a sparsely inhabited Gaelic-speaking island off the Atlantic coast of Ireland.ireland - blasket islands, ireland - biography - maurice o'sullivan

Bib. p.238.non-fictionThis book provides a wide ranging account of historical writing on Ireland during the 1970s.ireland - historiography, ireland - history

Index, bib, p.223.non-fictionA useful summary of militant activity and a corrective to the conventional orthodoxy which would almost completely dismiss the social dimension of the Irish revolution.labour movement - ireland - history, political activity - working class - ireland

non-fictionThis publication includes three lectures given for the 50th Anniversary Reunion Festival of the Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre which was held from 26th September to 5th October, 1997. The lectures were :- first Lecture - Bonegilla : interface of old and new Australia by Richard Broome, second Lecture - The Michael Joseph Savage Memorial lecture; The unlucky country : the death of Australia by Phillip Adams and third Lecture - Citizens and ghettos : multiculturalism in Australia by Graeme Duncan.bonegilla, bonegilla 50th anniversary, multiculturalism australia, migration australia, immigration policy

Ill, p.122.non-fictionThe life and times of Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwellboy scouts - history, generals - great britain - biography

Ill, p.184.non-fictionThe story of the author's boyhood adventures in the early days of Rhodesia, with a brief account of his work as founder of the Child Emigration Society.kingsley ogilvie fairbridge 1885-1924, child emigration society (london)

Ill, p.132.non-fictionA biography of William Booth, founder of the Salvation Armywilliam booth 1829-1912, salvation army

Index, bib, ill, maps, p.270.non-fictionA biography of Thomas Mitchel ; including account of contacts with Aborigines during expeditions. australia - discovery and exploration, thomas mitchell

Index, bib, ill, p.146.non-fictionA biography of Charles Joseph LaTrobevictoria - history 1839-1854, charles joseph latrobe 1801-1875

Index, ill, p.600.non-fictionA biography of Soviet leader Joseph Stalinjoseph stalin1879-1953, soviet union - politics and government

Ill, p.877.fictionThe story of an abandoned waif who discovers life and love in an indifferent world, this classic tale of childhood is populated with a cast of eccentrics, innocents, and villains who number among the author's greatest creation.england - fiction, charles dickens 1812-1870

Ill, p.801.fictionNovel based on Pickwick Club of London, decides to establish a traveling society in which four members journey about England and make reports on their travels. england - fiction, charles dickens 1812-1870

Ill, p.839.fictionThis Charles Dickens classic is the powerful satiric novel of selfish hypocrisy and financial speculation as it bloomed in insular England and in the spacious but narrow minds of the U.S. It is a novel that has retains its relevance to today's issues. england - fiction, charles dickens 1812-1870

p.878.fictionPaul Dombey is an ambitious, calculating London merchant. He pins all his hopes for the future of his shipping firm on his fragile son whilst his daughter, Florence, goes unnoticed and neglected. It is only when the firm faces ruin, and Dombey is staring at a life of desolate solitude that Florence may finally be valued. Can this heartless businessman be redeemed? english fiction, charles dickens 1812-1870

p.284.fictionNicholas, his mother, and his sister Kate have been left penniless by the death of Mr. Nickleby. In their poverty and desperation they seek help from Nicholas's uncle, the difficult and oppressive Ralph Nickleby who is a usurer. Nicholas's independent attitudes immediately bother his uncle and he is sent to Dotheboys Hall to teach. There he witnesses the mistreatment of orphans by the evil-hearted Wackford Squeers. Nicholas and the orphan boy, Smike, run away and join a troupe of traveling actors. Hearing that his sister Kate is in danger, Nicholas travels to London and foils his uncle's vile plans for her. english fiction, charles dickens 1812-1870