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Miss Ambler's Household Book of Georgian Cures and Remedies

By: Marilyn Yurdan,Nicola Lillie

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Miss Ambler's Household Book of Georgian Cures and Remedies

By: Marilyn Yurdan,Nicola Lillie

Elizabeth Ambler started compiling her household book of cures in the early eighteenth century, including historic treatments passed down over the decades. These intriguing remedies include Sir Walter Raleigh's Receipt against Plague, Viper Broth and Snail Milk Water, as well as Ginger Bread and Apricot Ratafia. In addition to traditional flowers and herbs, ingredients consist of precious stones, exotic and expensive spices, and large amounts of brandy and wine. Set against the backdrop of the family's country houses, silverware and lavish portraits, this book is much more than just a collection of curiosities: it offers a fascinating insight into the sickness and health of our Georgian ancestors, and into what really went on in their kitchens.

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140

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The History Press

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0752493906

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9780752493909

School Songs and Gym Slips

Grammar Schools in the 1950s and 1960s

By: Marilyn Yurdan

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School Songs and Gym Slips

Grammar Schools in the 1950s and 1960s

By: Marilyn Yurdan

What was life really like in a grammar school in the 1950s and ’60s? For those educated at a grammar school during their heyday, this time holds very special memories. They were more than just the years of being taught Latin and domestic science, custard and semolina school dinners, and learning about the birds and the bees; they were the formative years of a generation, when those from all walks of life were given a uniform, a code of behaviour and, most importantly, pride in the institution to which they belonged. This generation of Baby Boomers holds a unique place in British history: growing up during the years when the country was emerging from the shadow cast by the Second World War, they were the first youngsters to benefit from the ‘mod cons’ and innovations which were gradually being introduced. With fascinating memories and details that will resonate with thousands of grammar school pupils across the country, School Songs and Gymslips is a heart-warming collection of the experiences of the author and her contemporaries during a golden era.MARILYN YURDAN attended Holton Park Girls’ Grammar School in Oxfordshire during the 1950s and ’60s. She has been awarded a Master of Studies in English Local History from the University of Oxford, and has written numerous books, including Oxford in the 1950s & ’60s. She lives in Abingdon.

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155

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The History Press

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0752478117

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9780752478111

Oxford Book of Days

By: Marilyn Yurdan

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Oxford Book of Days

By: Marilyn Yurdan

Taking you through the year day by day, The Oxford Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing and important events and facts from different periods of history, many of which had a major impact on the religious and political history of Britain as a whole.Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Oxford’s archives, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

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380

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The History Press

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075249242X

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9780752492421

The Dark Side of Oxford

Crime, Poverty & Violence

By: Marilyn Yurdan

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The Dark Side of Oxford

Crime, Poverty & Violence

By: Marilyn Yurdan

Marilyn Yurdan was born in Oxford, the idea for the book came from her research where she quickly learned that the idyllic City of Dreaming Spires is very far from an accurate view of life in Oxford over the ages. The Dark Side of Oxford ranges from the 13th century to late-Victorian times and paints a fascinating and sometimes shocking picture of how our ancestors lived and died.

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228

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Pen and Sword

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1526739666

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9781526739667

Walford's Guide to Reference Material

By: Albert John Walford,Marilyn Mullay,Priscilla Schlicke

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Walford's Guide to Reference Material

By: Albert John Walford,Marilyn Mullay,Priscilla Schlicke

Volume 2 of this guide contains descriptions of 8300 plus critically evaluated & recommended reference resources available in all formats. Organized by Universal Dewey Classification, the topics covered are those usually found in the 100s--Philosophy & Psychology, 200s--Religion, 300s--Social Sciences, & the 900s--Geography, Biography & History. This volume particularly reflects the proliferation of travel & tourist guides, & reference works on Eastern Europe & Central Asia following the collapse of communism. Over the last few years an enormous expansion has also been noted of reference works in both religion & philosophy. Volume 1 covers Science & Technology. Volume 3 covers Generalia, Languages & Literature, & the Arts. Recommended in: Choice, Reference Reviews, American Reference Books Annual.

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1176

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London : Library Association

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1856040445

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9781856040440

Walford's Guide to Reference Material: Social and historical sciences, philosophy and religion

By: Albert John Walford,Marilyn Mullay,Priscilla Schlicke,Library Association

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Walford's Guide to Reference Material: Social and historical sciences, philosophy and religion

By: Albert John Walford,Marilyn Mullay,Priscilla Schlicke,Library Association

A revised and updated guide to reference material. It contains selective and evaluative entries to guide the enquirer to the best source of reference in each subject area, be it journal article, CD-ROM, on-line database, bibliography, encyclopaedia, monograph or directory. It features full critical annotations and reviewers' comments and comprehensive author-title and subject indexes. The contents include: philosophy and psychology; religion; social sciences, sociology, statistics, politics, economics, labour and employment; land and property, business organizations, finance and banking, and economic surveys; economic policies and controls, trade and commerce, business and management, and law; public administration, social services and welfare, education, customs and traditions; geography; biography; and history.

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816

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London : Library Association Pub.

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185604369X

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9781856043694

Miss Ambler's Household Book of Georgian Cures and Remedies

By: Marilyn Yurdan,Nicola Lillie

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By: Marilyn Yurdan,Nicola Lillie

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The History Press

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0752493906

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9780752493909

School Songs and Gym Slips

Grammar Schools in the 1950s and 1960s

By: Marilyn Yurdan

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Grammar Schools in the 1950s and 1960s

By: Marilyn Yurdan

What was life really like in a grammar school in the 1950s and '60s? For those educated at a grammar school during their heyday, this time holds very special memories. They were more than just the years of being taught Latin and domestic science, custard and semolina school dinners, and learning about the birds and the bees; they were the formative years of a generation, when those from all walks of life were given a uniform, a code of behaviour and, most importantly, pride in the institution to which they belonged. This generation of Baby Boomers holds a unique place in British history: growing up during the years when the country was emerging from the shadow cast by the Second World War, they were the first youngsters to benefit from the 'mod cons' and innovations which were gradually being introduced. With fascinating memories and details that will resonate with thousands of grammar school pupils across the country, School Songs and Gymslips is a heart-warming collection of the experiences of the author and her contemporaries during a golden era. MARILYN YURDAN attended Holton Park Girls' Grammar School in Oxfordshire during the 1950s and '60s. She has been awarded a Master of Studies in English Local History from the University of Oxford, and has written numerous books, including Oxford in the 1950s & '60s. She lives in Abingdon.

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165

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The History Press

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0752478117

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9780752478111

Irish Family History

By: Marilyn Yurdan

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Irish Family History

By: Marilyn Yurdan

A guide for Irish family history research, emphasizing archives and types of records available, not only in Ireland, but in lands where Irish peoples have immigrated in large numbers.

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194

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0806312742

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9780806312743

Fragments

Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters

By: Marilyn Monroe

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Fragments

Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters

By: Marilyn Monroe

Fragments is an event—an unforgettable book that will redefine one of the greatest icons of the twentieth century and that, nearly fifty years after her death, will definitively reveal Marilyn Monroe's humanity. Marilyn's image is so universal that we can't help but believe we know all there is to know of her. Every word and gesture made headlines and garnered controversy. Her serious gifts as an actor were sometimes eclipsed by her notoriety—and by the way the camera fell helplessly in love with her. Beyond the headlines—and the too-familiar stories of heartbreak and desolation—was a woman far more curious, searching, witty, and hopeful than the one the world got to know. Now, for the first time, readers can meet the private Marilyn and understand her in a way we never have before. Fragments is an unprecedented collection of written artifacts—notes to herself, letters, even poems—in Marilyn's own handwriting, never before published, along with rarely seen intimate photos. Jotted in notebooks, typed on paper, or written on hotel letterhead, these texts reveal a woman who loved deeply and strove to perfect her craft. They show a Marilyn Monroe unsparing in her analysis of her own life, but also playful, funny, and impossibly charming. The easy grace and deceptive lightness that made her performances indelible emerge on the page, as does the simmering tragedy that made her last appearances so affecting.

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251

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Farrar, Straus and Giroux

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1429988401

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9781429988407

Marilyn

Her Life in Her Own Words : Marilyn Monroe's Revealing Last Words and Photographs

By: Marilyn Monroe,George Barris

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Her Life in Her Own Words : Marilyn Monroe's Revealing Last Words and Photographs

By: Marilyn Monroe,George Barris

Fulfilling Marilyn Monroe's dream of putting together a picture book-autobiography, the author, a personal friend of Marilyn's, provides a fascinating glimpse into her life, in this stunning tribute to one of America's most beloved celebrities, who would have been seventy-five years old on June 1, 2001. Reprint.

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Citadel Press

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0806524537

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9780806524535

Fragments

Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters

By: Marilyn Monroe

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Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters

By: Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe's image is so universal that we can't help but believe that we know all there is to know of her. Every word and gesture made headlines and garnered controversy. Her serious gifts as an actor were sometimes eclipsed by her notoriety -- and the way the camera fell helplessly in love with her. But what of the other Marilyn? Beyond the headlines -- and the too-familiar stories of heartbreak and desolation -- was a woman far more curious, searching and hopeful than the one the world got to know. Even as Hollywood studios tried to mold and suppress her, Marilyn never lost her insight, her passion, and her humour. To confront the mounting difficulties of her life, she wrote. Now, for the first time, we can meet this private Marilyn and get to know her in a way we never have before. Fragments is an unprecedented collection of written artifacts -- notes to herself, letters, even poems -- in Marilyn's own handwriting, never before published, along with rarely seen intimate photos. These bits of text--jotted in notebooks, typed on paper or written on hotel letterhead -- reveal a woman who loved deeply and strove to perfect her craft. They show a Marilyn Monroe unsparing in her analysis of her own life, but also playful, funny and impossibly charming. The easy grace and deceptive lightness that made her performances so memorable emerge on the page, as does the simmering tragedy that made her last appearances so heartbreaking. Fragments is an event -- an unforgettable book that will redefine one of the greatest stars of the twentieth century and which, nearly fifty years after her death, will definitively reveal Marilyn Monroe's humanity.

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256

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1443402680

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9781443402682

Marilyn Monroe

A Never-ending Dream

By: Guus Luijters

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Marilyn Monroe

A Never-ending Dream

By: Guus Luijters

Uitspraken van de Amerikaanse filmactrice (1926-1962), geïllustreerd met bijpassende foto's.

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171

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0859651703

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9780859651707

Marilyn Monroe

In Her Own Words

By: Marilyn Monroe,Guus Luijters

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In Her Own Words

By: Marilyn Monroe,Guus Luijters

A compilation of both well-known and lesser-known quotes from Marilyn Monroe on youth, men, sex, stardom, Hollywood, marriage and more.

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128

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Ominibus Press

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0711923027

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9780711923027

My Story

By: Marilyn Monroe

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My Story

By: Marilyn Monroe

Written at the height of her fame but not published until over a decade after her death, this autobiography of actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) poignantly recounts her childhood as an unwanted orphan, her early adolescence, her rise in the film industry from bit player to celebrity, and her marriage to Joe DiMaggio. In this intimate account of a very public life, she tells of her first (non-consensual) sexual experience, her romance with the Yankee Clipper, and her prescient vision of herself as "the kind of girl they found dead in the hall bedroom with an empty bottle of sleeping pills in her hand." The Marilyn in these pages is a revelation: a gifted, intelligent, vulnerable woman who was far more complex than the unwitting sex siren she portrayed on screen. Lavishly illustrated with photos of Marilyn, this special book celebrates the life and career of an American icon—-from the unique perspective of the icon herself.

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202

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Taylor Trade Publishing

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1589795016

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9781589795013

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Miss Ambler's Household Book of Georgian Cures and Remedies

Miss Ambler's Household Book of Georgian Cures and Remedies

School Songs and Gym Slips

School Songs and Gym Slips

Oxford Book of Days

Oxford Book of Days

The Dark Side of Oxford

The Dark Side of Oxford

Walford's Guide to Reference Material

Walford's Guide to Reference Material

Walford's Guide to Reference Material: Social and historical sciences, philosophy and religion

Walford's Guide to Reference Material: Social and historical sciences, philosophy and religion

Miss Ambler's Household Book of Georgian Cures and Remedies

Miss Ambler's Household Book of Georgian Cures and Remedies

School Songs and Gym Slips

School Songs and Gym Slips

Irish Family History

Irish Family History

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