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Beginning Django CMS

by Nigel George ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Build a world-class website in less than a week with Django CMS. Beginning Django CMS shows you how to simply and easily write a dynamic website with a full content management system in the backend. It is written for Internet developers who are sick and tired of dealing with complicated, bloated website frameworks that are a pain to build and a nightmare to maintain. Django CMS is an Open Source ... Read more

$56.99 CAD

Build a world-class website in less than a week with Django CMS. Beginning Django CMS shows you how to simply and easily write a dynamic website with a full content management system in the backend. It is written for Internet developers who are sick and tired of dealing with complicated, bloated website frameworks that are a pain to build and a nightmare to maintain. Django CMS is an Open Source
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The Norman Conquest in English History

Volume I: A Broken Chain?

by George Garnett ...

Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

Unabridged

15 hours 25 min

The Norman Conquest in English History, Volume 1: A Broken Chain? pursues a central theme in English historical thinking over seven centuries. Covering more than half a millennium, this first volume explains how and why the experience of the Norman Conquest prompted both an unprecedented campaign in the early twelfth century to write (or create) the history of England, and to excavate (and ... Read more

$48.99 CAD

The Norman Conquest in English History, Volume 1: A Broken Chain? pursues a central theme in English historical thinking over seven centuries. Covering more than half a millennium, this first volume explains how and why the experience of the Norman Conquest prompted both an unprecedented campaign in the early twelfth century to write (or create) the history of England, and to excavate (and
... Read more
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Weight of Smoke, The

So begins the chronicles of the Elizabethan Age.

by George Robert Minkoff ...

Narrated by Nigel Gore ...

Series Audiobook 1 - In the Land of Whispers
Unabridged

18 hours 44 min

Four hundred years after the founding of Jamestown, the lives of Captain John Smith, Powhatan, and Pocahontas assume their true dimensions in this far-ranging saga of the beginnings of the British Empire. The English came to the New World to found a utopia. Instead they founded a slave state. The only English voice of reason and the first true American hero became an outcast - and then forgotten ... Read more

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Four hundred years after the founding of Jamestown, the lives of Captain John Smith, Powhatan, and Pocahontas assume their true dimensions in this far-ranging saga of the beginnings of the British Empire. The English came to the New World to found a utopia. Instead they founded a slave state. The only English voice of reason and the first true American hero became an outcast - and then forgotten
... Read more
Romano Lavo-Lil: Word Book of the Romany; or, English Gypsy Language (Summarized Edition)

Enriched edition. English Romany Phrases and Traditions in a 19th-Century Ethnolinguistic Guide

by George Borrow, Nigel Blackwood, Emma Price ...

Romano Lavo-Lil; or, the Word-Book of the Romany condenses Borrow's lifetime with English Romany into a lively lexicon that mixes glossary entries with brief etymologies, idioms, and scenes from fairs and encampments. Colloquial yet erudite, it distinguishes Romany from English cant, notes pronunciation and grammar, and relates Sanskritic and European cognates. Its hybrid of word-book and ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

Romano Lavo-Lil; or, the Word-Book of the Romany condenses Borrow's lifetime with English Romany into a lively lexicon that mixes glossary entries with brief etymologies, idioms, and scenes from fairs and encampments. Colloquial yet erudite, it distinguishes Romany from English cant, notes pronunciation and grammar, and relates Sanskritic and European cognates. Its hybrid of word-book and
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Lavengro: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest (Summarized Edition)

Enriched edition. Romany Roads through England and Wales: A 19th-Century Odyssey of Learning, Faith, and Self-Discovery

by George Borrow, Nigel Blackwood, Emma Price ...

Lavengro: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest is a daring fusion of picaresque, autobiography, and linguistic ethnography. Its bookish yet combative narrator roams early nineteenth-century England—fairs, roads, Romany encampments—meeting tinkers, prizefighters, and an argumentative Irish priest. Episodic scenes, studded with Romani and cant, debate freedom, conscience, and national character, while ... Read more

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Lavengro: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest is a daring fusion of picaresque, autobiography, and linguistic ethnography. Its bookish yet combative narrator roams early nineteenth-century England—fairs, roads, Romany encampments—meeting tinkers, prizefighters, and an argumentative Irish priest. Episodic scenes, studded with Romani and cant, debate freedom, conscience, and national character, while
... Read more
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The Burma Wars

1824-1886

by George Bruce ...

Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

Series series Conflicts of Empire
Unabridged

5 hours 55 min

Between 1824 and 1885 Britain and Burma fought in three deadly struggles.The first was the longest and most expensive war in British Indian history, the second was criticized at the time as being caused by gunboat diplomacy, and the third led to the removal of Burma's Konbaung dynasty and the incorporation of Burma into the British Raj.These wars were fraught with military blunders and ... Read more

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Between 1824 and 1885 Britain and Burma fought in three deadly struggles.The first was the longest and most expensive war in British Indian history, the second was criticized at the time as being caused by gunboat diplomacy, and the third led to the removal of Burma's Konbaung dynasty and the incorporation of Burma into the British Raj.These wars were fraught with military blunders and
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A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings With George Müller (Vol.1-4)

Enriched edition. Complete Edition

by George Müller, Nigel Blackwood ...

In the compelling four-volume series, "A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings With George Müller," the author chronicles his extraordinary experiences of faith and providence. Written in an accessible yet profound literary style, Müller weaves together personal anecdotes, scriptural reflections, and descriptive accounts that illustrate his unwavering trust in divine guidance. The narrative ... Read more

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In the compelling four-volume series, "A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings With George Müller," the author chronicles his extraordinary experiences of faith and providence. Written in an accessible yet profound literary style, Müller weaves together personal anecdotes, scriptural reflections, and descriptive accounts that illustrate his unwavering trust in divine guidance. The narrative
... Read more
Lavengro: The Scholar, The Gypsy, The Priest

Enriched edition. Journey of Self-Discovery and Cultural Exploration in 19th-Century England

by George Borrow, Nigel Blackwood ...

In "Lavengro: The Scholar, The Gypsy, The Priest," George Borrow weaves an intricate tapestry of 19th-century English life through the lens of a young scholar's adventures. This semi-autobiographical novel is characterized by its rich, lyrical prose and vivid character portrayals, notably the enigmatic Gypsies and spiritual figures that populate the narrative. Borrow's style, marked by a fervent ... Read more

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In "Lavengro: The Scholar, The Gypsy, The Priest," George Borrow weaves an intricate tapestry of 19th-century English life through the lens of a young scholar's adventures. This semi-autobiographical novel is characterized by its rich, lyrical prose and vivid character portrayals, notably the enigmatic Gypsies and spiritual figures that populate the narrative. Borrow's style, marked by a fervent
... Read more
Romano Lavo-Lil: Word Book of the Romany; Or, English Gypsy Language

Enriched edition. A Comprehensive Guide to Romany Language and Culture

by George Borrow, Nigel Blackwood ...

In "Romano Lavo-Lil: Word Book of the Romany; Or, English Gypsy Language," George Borrow presents an insightful exploration of the Romani language, combining philological rigor with the lyrical essence of poetic storytelling. This work serves not only as a lexicon but also as a cultural artifact, spotlighting the rich tapestry of Romani life through its unique lexicon and idiomatic expressions. ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Romano Lavo-Lil: Word Book of the Romany; Or, English Gypsy Language," George Borrow presents an insightful exploration of the Romani language, combining philological rigor with the lyrical essence of poetic storytelling. This work serves not only as a lexicon but also as a cultural artifact, spotlighting the rich tapestry of Romani life through its unique lexicon and idiomatic expressions.
... Read more
The Zincali: An Account of the Gypsies of Spain

Enriched edition. Exploring the Enigmatic World of Spanish Gypsy Culture

by George Borrow, Nigel Blackwood ...

In "The Zincali: An Account of the Gypsies of Spain," George Borrow presents a fascinating ethnographic study of the Romani people, known as the Zincali, in 19th century Spain. Blending lively prose with rich descriptions, Borrow captures the complexities of the Gypsy culture through personal anecdotes, folklore, and social commentary. The work is notable for its pioneering approach to travel ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "The Zincali: An Account of the Gypsies of Spain," George Borrow presents a fascinating ethnographic study of the Romani people, known as the Zincali, in 19th century Spain. Blending lively prose with rich descriptions, Borrow captures the complexities of the Gypsy culture through personal anecdotes, folklore, and social commentary. The work is notable for its pioneering approach to travel
... Read more
Targum

Enriched edition. Or Metrical Translations From Thirty Languages And Dialects

by George Borrow, Nigel Blackwood ...

George Borrow's "Targum" is a remarkable exploration of the intersections between language, spirituality, and cultural identity. Written in 1851, the novel is imbued with Borrow's characteristic fusion of narrative, lyricism, and an acute sensitivity to the nuances of human experience. Set against a backdrop of theological and philosophical inquiries, the text delves into the process of ... Read more

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George Borrow's "Targum" is a remarkable exploration of the intersections between language, spirituality, and cultural identity. Written in 1851, the novel is imbued with Borrow's characteristic fusion of narrative, lyricism, and an acute sensitivity to the nuances of human experience. Set against a backdrop of theological and philosophical inquiries, the text delves into the process of
... Read more
The Bible in Spain

Enriched edition. Or, the Journeys, Adventures, and Imprisonments of an Englishman, in an Attempt to Circulate the Scriptures in the Peninsula

by George Borrow, Nigel Blackwood ...

In "The Bible in Spain," George Borrow presents a compelling narrative that intertwines his experiences while evangelizing in Spain with a detailed exploration of the historical and cultural significance of the Bible within the country. The book is characterized by Borrow's vivid prose, deeply imbued with Romanticism, and conveys a sense of adventure as well as personal reflection. Through a blend ... Read more

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In "The Bible in Spain," George Borrow presents a compelling narrative that intertwines his experiences while evangelizing in Spain with a detailed exploration of the historical and cultural significance of the Bible within the country. The book is characterized by Borrow's vivid prose, deeply imbued with Romanticism, and conveys a sense of adventure as well as personal reflection. Through a blend
... Read more

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