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Four Meals For Fourpence

A Heartwarming Tale of Family Life in London's old East End

by Grace Foakes ...

I was born in a tenement flat in the East End of London in the year in which Queen Victoria died.'FOUR MEALS FOR FOURPENCE is Grace Foakes's memories of her girlhood in Wapping in the early 1900s. With a child's uncluttered eye, she describes the small details - shopping in the market, men waiting for work at the dock gates, the rituals of washday, the sights, sounds and smells of the old East End ... Read more

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I was born in a tenement flat in the East End of London in the year in which Queen Victoria died.'FOUR MEALS FOR FOURPENCE is Grace Foakes's memories of her girlhood in Wapping in the early 1900s. With a child's uncluttered eye, she describes the small details - shopping in the market, men waiting for work at the dock gates, the rituals of washday, the sights, sounds and smells of the old East End
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Troilus and Cressida

by William Shakespeare, Colin Burrow ...

It is the seventh year of the Trojan War. The Greek army is camped outside Troy and Achilles - their military hero - refuses to fight. Inside the city Troilus, the Trojan King's son, falls in love with Cressida, whose father has defected to the Greek camp. In an exchange of prisoners the couple are split - they believe forever. The honour of lovers and soldiers is tested as a fierce battle begins ... Read more

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It is the seventh year of the Trojan War. The Greek army is camped outside Troy and Achilles - their military hero - refuses to fight. Inside the city Troilus, the Trojan King's son, falls in love with Cressida, whose father has defected to the Greek camp. In an exchange of prisoners the couple are split - they believe forever. The honour of lovers and soldiers is tested as a fierce battle begins
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My Childhood, Autobiography Part I

by Maksim Gorkij ...

Translated by Gertrude M. Foakes ...

Series Book 1 - World Classics
Originally published in 1913, 'My Childhood' is the first volume of Maxim Gorky's autobiography. Orphaned at an early age, Gorky was brought up in his grandparents' strict household and he ran away at the age of just twelve. His life on the road, undertaking menial jobs in order to survive would have a huge influence on his literary career and worldview. His impoverished and bleak beginnings ... Read more

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Originally published in 1913, 'My Childhood' is the first volume of Maxim Gorky's autobiography. Orphaned at an early age, Gorky was brought up in his grandparents' strict household and he ran away at the age of just twelve. His life on the road, undertaking menial jobs in order to survive would have a huge influence on his literary career and worldview. His impoverished and bleak beginnings
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Buddhist Directory

United States of America & Canada

by Lorie, Foakes ...

This is an up-to-date guide to Buddhist centers, facilities, teachers, retreats and courses throughout the United States and Canada.Buddhist Directory includes thousands of listings from Zendos to vegetarian restaurants that you will want to explore along the Buddhist path to nirvana. This directory also features a section that defines each sect of Buddhism, as well as a glossary of Buddhist terms ... Read more

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This is an up-to-date guide to Buddhist centers, facilities, teachers, retreats and courses throughout the United States and Canada.Buddhist Directory includes thousands of listings from Zendos to vegetarian restaurants that you will want to explore along the Buddhist path to nirvana. This directory also features a section that defines each sect of Buddhism, as well as a glossary of Buddhist terms
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The Joshua Way

by David J Foakes ...

From the origin of time to our eternal destiny, we all travel life's journey. 'The Joshua Way' encourages the reader to look beyond the physical and glimpse the underlying but greater spiritual reality. Weaving together personal circumstances, anecdotes and historic events, it takes the reader on a journey which may resonate with their own experiences. In these end-times, it inspires all to ... Read more

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From the origin of time to our eternal destiny, we all travel life's journey. 'The Joshua Way' encourages the reader to look beyond the physical and glimpse the underlying but greater spiritual reality. Weaving together personal circumstances, anecdotes and historic events, it takes the reader on a journey which may resonate with their own experiences. In these end-times, it inspires all to
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A Midsummer Night's Dream

by William Shakespeare ...

Series series The New Cambridge Shakespeare
A Midsummer Night's Dream is perhaps Shakespeare's most popular comedy, and also a profound, archetypal play. The Introduction describes the two main traditions in the stage history, one emphasising charm and innocence, the other stressing darker suggestions of violence and sexuality, and relates them to similar traditions in critical interpretation, showing that both are necessary to a full ... Read more

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A Midsummer Night's Dream is perhaps Shakespeare's most popular comedy, and also a profound, archetypal play. The Introduction describes the two main traditions in the stage history, one emphasising charm and innocence, the other stressing darker suggestions of violence and sexuality, and relates them to similar traditions in critical interpretation, showing that both are necessary to a full
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Social life in England, 1750-1850

by F. J. Foakes-Jackson ...

In "Social Life in England, 1750-1850," F. J. Foakes-Jackson meticulously examines the intricate tapestry of English society during a transformative century, characterized by profound social, political, and economic changes. Through a blend of vivid narrative and astute analysis, Foakes-Jackson illuminates the lived experiences of various social classes, exploring the impact of industrialization, ... Read more

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In "Social Life in England, 1750-1850," F. J. Foakes-Jackson meticulously examines the intricate tapestry of English society during a transformative century, characterized by profound social, political, and economic changes. Through a blend of vivid narrative and astute analysis, Foakes-Jackson illuminates the lived experiences of various social classes, exploring the impact of industrialization,
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In the World, Autobiography Part II

by Maksim Gorkij ...

Translated by Gertrude M. Foakes ...

Series Book 2 - World Classics
Published in 1916, 'In the World' is the second volume in Maxim Gorky's autobiography. Gorky demonstrates how his views and opinions were shaped by his life and what he saw around him. After a tricky childhood, life did not get much easier for Gorky, and alcoholism, gambling, and his shattered dreams all feature, as well as shocking descriptions of the terrible working conditions he noted all ... Read more

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Published in 1916, 'In the World' is the second volume in Maxim Gorky's autobiography. Gorky demonstrates how his views and opinions were shaped by his life and what he saw around him. After a tricky childhood, life did not get much easier for Gorky, and alcoholism, gambling, and his shattered dreams all feature, as well as shocking descriptions of the terrible working conditions he noted all
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Imagined Places

A Life in the Twentieth Century

by Reginald Foakes ...

In the twentieth century new modes of fast and cheap transport, especially the ocean liner, the car and the airplane, have transformed our way of life. The new mobility has made it possible for people to commute vast distances and move freely between places and countries to work and make a living. This book is concerned with the way Imagined Places in many parts of the world, as reconstructed in ... Read more

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In the twentieth century new modes of fast and cheap transport, especially the ocean liner, the car and the airplane, have transformed our way of life. The new mobility has made it possible for people to commute vast distances and move freely between places and countries to work and make a living. This book is concerned with the way Imagined Places in many parts of the world, as reconstructed in
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Inventing Parents

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Shakespeare

The Dark Comedies to the Last Plays: from satire to celebration

by R A Foakes ...

First published in 1971.This volume explains and analyses the last plays of Shakespeare as dramatic structures. Beginning from the dark comedies, the author describes the ways in which Shakespeare was affected by the new techniques and possibilities for drama opened up by the innovations of the years after 1600, notably by the rise in children's companies. The main line of development of ... Read more

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First published in 1971.This volume explains and analyses the last plays of Shakespeare as dramatic structures. Beginning from the dark comedies, the author describes the ways in which Shakespeare was affected by the new techniques and possibilities for drama opened up by the innovations of the years after 1600, notably by the rise in children's companies. The main line of development of
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The Position of Heads of State and Senior Officials in International Law

by Ms Joanne Foakes ...

Series series Oxford International Law Library
The legal position in international law of heads of states and other senior state representatives is at the heart of the conflict thrown up by recent changes in the international legal order. The establishment of the International Criminal Court and the ad hoc criminal tribunals reflects a growing belief that heads of states and other senior state representatives should be held accountable for ... Read more

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The legal position in international law of heads of states and other senior state representatives is at the heart of the conflict thrown up by recent changes in the international legal order. The establishment of the International Criminal Court and the ad hoc criminal tribunals reflects a growing belief that heads of states and other senior state representatives should be held accountable for
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