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Ivory

Power and Poaching in Africa

By: Keith Somerville

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Ivory

Power and Poaching in Africa

By: Keith Somerville

Half of Tanzania's elephants have been killed for their ivory since 2007. A similar alarming story can be told of the herds in northern Mozambique and across swathes of central Africa, with forest elephants losing almost two-thirds of their numbers to the tusk trade. The huge rise in poaching and ivory smuggling in the new millennium has destroyed the hope that the 1989 ivory trade ban had capped poaching and would lead to a long-term fall in demand. But why the new upsurge? The answer is not simple. Since ancient times, large-scale killing of elephants for their tusks has been driven by demand outside Africa's elephant ranges - from the Egyptian pharaohs through Imperial Rome and industrialising Europe and North America to the new wealthy business class of China. And, who poaches and why do they do it? In recent years lurid press reports have blamed mass poaching on rebel movements and armed militias, especially Somalia's Al Shabaab, tying two together two evils - poaching and terrorism. But does this account stand up to scrutiny? This new and ground-breaking examination of the history and politics of ivory in Africa forensically examines why poaching happens in Africa and why it is corruption, crime and politics, rather than insurgency, that we should worry about.

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Oxford University Press

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1787382222

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9781787382220

Ships Of Heaven

The Private Life of Britain’s Cathedrals

By: Christopher Somerville

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Ships Of Heaven

The Private Life of Britain’s Cathedrals

By: Christopher Somerville

‘Somerville is one of our finest gazetteers of the British countryside. He brings his formidable knowledge to bear on his personal quest to explore the cathedrals in this entrancing book’ The Spectator Christopher Somerville, author of the acclaimed The January Man, pictured cathedrals as great unmoving bastions of tradition. But as he journeys among Britian’s favourites, old and new, he discovers buildings and communities that have been in constant upheaval for a thousand years. Here are stories of the monarchs and bishops who ordered the construction of these buildings, the masons whose genius brought them into being, and the peasants who worked and died on the scaffolding. We learn of rogue saints exploited by holy sinners, the pomp and prosperity that followed these ships of stone, the towns that grew up in their shadows. Meeting believers and non-believers, architects and archaeologists, the cleaner who dusts the monuments and the mason who judges stone by its taste, we delve deep into the private lives and the uncertain future of these ever-voyaging Ships of Heaven. ‘Somerville paints word pictures of exquisite quality’ Church Times

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278

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Random House

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1473527147

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9781473527140

Once Were Pacific

Māori Connections to Oceania

By: Alice Te Punga Somerville

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Once Were Pacific

Māori Connections to Oceania

By: Alice Te Punga Somerville

Explores the relationship between indigeneity and migration among Maori and Pacific peoples

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299

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U of Minnesota Press

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0816677565

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9780816677566

Humans and Lions

Conflict, Conservation and Coexistence

By: Keith Somerville

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Humans and Lions

Conflict, Conservation and Coexistence

By: Keith Somerville

This book places lion conservation and the relationship between people and lions both in historical context and in the context of the contemporary politics of conservation in Africa. The killing of Cecil the Lion in July 2015 brought such issues to the public’s attention. Were lions threatened in the wild and what was the best form of conservation? How best can lions be saved from extinction in the wild in Africa amid rural poverty, precarious livelihoods for local communities and an expanding human population? This book traces man’s relationship with lions through history, from hominids, to the Romans, through colonial occupation and independence, to the present day. It concludes with an examination of the current crisis of conservation and the conflict between Western animal welfare concepts and sustainable development, thrown into sharp focus by the killing of Cecil the lion. Through this historical account, Keith Somerville provides a coherent, evidence-based assessment of current human-lion relations, providing context to the present situation. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of environmental and African history, wildlife conservation, environmental management and political ecology, as well as the general reader.

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269

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Routledge

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1351365290

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9781351365291

Body Landscape Journals

By: Margaret Somerville

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Body Landscape Journals

By: Margaret Somerville

Reading this book is like falling through a faultline, as we respond to poesis, both as poetry and as thought creation. Margaret Somerville attended the 1984 Pine Gap Women's Peace Camp where urban women and Aboriginal women demonstrated against military bases. As she moved through the landscape of this and other very different places, she recorded her interactions: with Aboriginal women in the desert in the mountains and at home, and with white women in the tropics and at home. It is a thoughtful challenge of all that we think. She concludes with reflections on the architecture of love.

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Spinifex Press

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1875559876

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9781875559879

Passe-Partout 1 - Teacher's Book

By: Daphne Philpot,Judy Somerville

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Passe-Partout 1 - Teacher's Book

By: Daphne Philpot,Judy Somerville

Passe-Partout is a three stage French course with an accessible step-by-step methodology which provides a supportive and motivating approach, enabling all of your students to succeed. It has been specifically written to the requirements of the revised National Curriculum and GCSE as well as the 5-14 Guidelines and Standard grade.

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Nelson Thornes

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0174401566

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9780174401568

Ireland

By: Christopher Somerville

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Ireland

By: Christopher Somerville

The National Geographic Traveler guidebooks are in tune with the growing trend toward experiential travel. Each book provides inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice for a more authentic, enriching experience of the destination. These books serve a readership of active, discerning travelers, and supply information, historical context, and cultural interpretation not available online. History and culture based tourism is experiencing an unprecedented boom and Ireland is a destination that is rich in both. Tower after tower, the Irish Anglo-Norman castles stud the island. They are the calling card of the country's ancient culture and turning the pages of this guide, readers will discover them, one by one, in the company of Christopher Somerville, one of the U.K.'s most famous travel narrators. The guide covers all of the regions of Ireland including the cosmopolitan capital city of Dublin, the charming hills of Wicklow and the limestone plateau in Burren. It covers Northern Ireland as well, beginning with the lively city of Belfast and continuing on to Ulster, Derry and a number of other significant historical destinations. Every page offers useful advice about how to get around and about the best way to visit each location. Images in the guide include 170 photographs, more than 20 maps and the three-dimensional drawings that illustrate the intricate architectural structures of Dublin's Kilmainham Gaol, which was once a prison but is now a museum. With suggestions from local experts, visitors can dive into Irish culture through firsthand experiences such as learning traditional Irish dancing in Galway, taking Irish language lessons in Ennis, or helping volunteers to restore Ireland's raised bogs.

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Edizioni WhiteStar

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ISBN 10

8854419486

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9788854419483

National Geographic Traveler: Great Britain

By: Christopher Somerville

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National Geographic Traveler: Great Britain

By: Christopher Somerville

This new edition offers the latest information on historic sites, city highlights, scenic drives, walking tours, and more--from London's venerable Westminster Abbey to John Lennon's boyhood home in Liverpool as well as the distinctive countries of Scotland and Wales.

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National Geographic Books

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1426200293

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9781426200298

Great Britain

By: Christopher Somerville

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Great Britain

By: Christopher Somerville

The allure of Great Britain's natural beauty, famously refined culture, and storied history has long held sway over visitors. The country is the number one destination for Americans traveling to Europe. Annually, more than 4,000,000 tourists cross the Atlantic to enjoy the island's myriad charms, including the rolling moors of Devon and Yorkshire, some of the world's finest museums, dining, and theater in the fabled streets of London. Travelers are able to soak in the rich history and stunning scenery of Scotland's islands and highlands, as well as the stately aristocratic mansions and castles that dot the countryside. Illustrated with more than 150 vivid photographs and 30 detailed, full-color maps, National Geographic Traveler: Great Britain, 3rd Edition brings you everything you need to know to plan a trip to this most enticing of regions. Veteran travel author Christopher Somerville, a native Englishman, guides you shire by shire through the fascinating landscape that is 21st-century Britain, beginning with a detailed introduction to the island's history, food, land, and culture--factors that have clearly shaped the distinctive tongue-in-cheek character of the British people. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the area's individual regions, including the very distinct countries of Scotland and Wales, covering in detail every corner of this diverse and beguiling land. From venerable Westminster Abbey and the cutting edge art at the Tate Modern museum in London to Shakespeare's scenic hometown of Stratford-Upon-Avon to John Lennon's boyhood home in Liverpool, it's all here. In addition, special detailed features give comprehensive information on many diverse topics such as the relaxing parks of London, Wedgewood and the potteries, Thomas Hardy's Dorset, and golfing in Scotland. The book also offers seventeen guided walks and drives through many of Britain's most scenic and historic regions, including tours of the ancient cities of Oxford and Bath and drives around Snowdonia National Park in Wales and Wordsworth's beautiful Windermere in the hugely popular Lake District. A thorough Travelwise section provides recommendations for hotels and restaurants in all price ranges and in all areas. Whether you're birdwatching on the islands of Scotland's Inner Hebrides, visiting the famous and impressive Bronze-Age monument at Stonehenge, or gazing upon the famous portraits of storybook kings and queens in the National Portrait Gallery in London, National Geographic Traveler: Great Britain has every tool you need to make your trip a memorable one.

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National Geographic Books

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1426208200

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9781426208201

National Geographic Traveler: Ireland 5th Edition

By: Christopher Somerville

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National Geographic Traveler: Ireland 5th Edition

By: Christopher Somerville

Museums, walks, history, Celtic festivals, castles, pubs, poets, restaurants, abbeys, scenic drives"--Cover.

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National Geographic Traveler

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8854415138

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9788854415133

National Geographic Traveler - Ireland

By: Christopher Somerville

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National Geographic Traveler - Ireland

By: Christopher Somerville

Vols. for 2004- by Christopher Somerville.

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1426213654

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Mary Somerville

Science, Illumination, and the Female Mind

By: Kathryn A. Neeley,Mary Somerville

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Mary Somerville

Science, Illumination, and the Female Mind

By: Kathryn A. Neeley,Mary Somerville

A biography of the leading woman of science in Great Britain during the nineteenth century.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521626722

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9780521626729

MacMouse Diaries: The rags to riches tale of an Athens Street cat called Mouse

By: FS Somerville

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MacMouse Diaries: The rags to riches tale of an Athens Street cat called Mouse

By: FS Somerville

I first saw this little dude on social media, more dead than alive, battle scarred, emaciated and looking hopeless. He was being fed by a kind English lady who was appealing for a home far away from the streets of an Athens suburb where he was in grave danger of being poisoned by locals who hated him because of his unusual appearance. There was just something about him! Call it love at first sight. Funds were already being raised for his preparation and travel to UK, so when his original home offer fell through, I immediately asked if he could come to me and my crazy little furry family.

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Lulu.com

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0244711186

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9780244711184

How Midsummer Night

A Memoir of Friendship and Loss

By: Janet Somerville

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How Midsummer Night

A Memoir of Friendship and Loss

By: Janet Somerville

The author chronicles the final months of the life of her close friend and fellow teacher, in this unique and unforgettable memoir. When fifty-six-year-old Richard is diagnosed with glioblastoma, a rare and inoperable brain cancer, his colleague and friend Janet Somerville begins to document his life in a personal, months-long letter to him, to one day share with his wife and daughters. Teaching together at a Toronto boys’ school, Janet and Richard bonded over their love of musical theater and literature. And now that Richard is nearing his end, it is these memories that comfort both of them through the good days and the bad. Peppered with theatrical references and inside jokes—from Shakespeare to Rodgers and Hammerstein, Monty Python to Avenue Q—the letter offers a touching glimpse into Richard’s life. During his treatment, Janet shares with him the day-to-day activities of the school, including the unfiltered witticisms that fall from the mouths of teenage boys. Together they recollect stories of school choir trips, plays directed, and books read. Richard’s positive attitude—his playfulness and graciousness—shines through the pages. How Midsummer Night is a beautiful tribute to a man who made his mark on his family and the community around him—a man who was so much more than just another teacher, so much more than just another friend.

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Open Road Media

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1504089340

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Book's by Somerville Elizabeth

Ivory

Ivory

Ships Of Heaven

Ships Of Heaven

Once Were Pacific

Once Were Pacific

Humans and Lions

Humans and Lions

Body Landscape Journals

Body Landscape Journals

Passe-Partout 1 - Teacher's Book

Passe-Partout 1 - Teacher's Book

Ireland

Ireland

National Geographic Traveler: Great Britain

National Geographic Traveler: Great Britain

Great Britain

Great Britain

National Geographic Traveler: Ireland 5th Edition

National Geographic Traveler: Ireland 5th Edition

National Geographic Traveler - Ireland

National Geographic Traveler - Ireland

Mary Somerville

Mary Somerville

MacMouse Diaries: The rags to riches tale of an Athens Street cat called Mouse

MacMouse Diaries: The rags to riches tale of an Athens Street cat called Mouse

How Midsummer Night

How Midsummer Night

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