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A fascinating, tremendously insightful journey into the hidden creative world of Nobel laureate J.M. Coetzee. Utilizing exclusive access to Coetzee's private manuscripts, notebooks, and early research papers, author David Attwell reveals the intense, self-critical precision that shaped some of the greatest novels of our time. J.M. Coetzee and the Life of Writing traces how these famous works evolved over dozens of drafts, proving how deeply rooted Coetzee's fiction is within the landscape, complex history, and political conflicts of South Africa. An essential read for every serious lover of South African literature.

Author: David Attwell

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"This book, then, is the first diary written by a genius." — From the Author's Introduction

Diary of a Genius stands as one of the seminal texts of Surrealism, offering an unvarnished, intimate look into the mind of Salvador Dalí—the legendary eccentric polymath who became the living embodiment of the 20th century's most subversive art movement.

Author: Salvador Dali

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Here are 101 simple tips, games and activities to make practising maths enjoyable and engaging - for you and your child.

Author: Rob Eastaway & Mike Askew

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Uncover the greatest mystery of all—the private life of the Queen of Crime herself—with this collectible 1977 William Collins hardcover edition of An Autobiography by Agatha Christie. Published posthumously following her death in 1976, this massive 544-page volume is Agatha Christie’s most personal, humorous, and enduring legacy. 

Author: Agatha Christie

Overall rating is good. Dust jacket is fair due to water stains. Book not affected and in very neat vintage condition.

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Illuminating their mysteries, myths, sacred rituals, and hieroglyphic writings, Egyptian Mummies brings the ancients to life. In an easily accessible and lively style, noted Egyptologist Bob Brier gives the complete historical context of ancient Egyptian culture and a contemporary interpretation and synthesis of it.

Author: Bob Brier

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Dust jacket = Fair (has water stain on inside on top) Book = Excellent. Overall rating is thus Good.

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Decades ago, Bauval shocked the scientific community with his Orion Correlation Theory, proving that the Giza pyramids were aligned precisely with Orion's Belt. In The Egypt Code, he takes his cosmic detective work to the next level, revealing a hidden, vast blueprint that spans the entire geography of the Nile Valley.

Author: Robert Bauval

Extra Note: Dust jacket - Fair to Worn - has stains on inside top and bottom. The back board is only slightly affected. Inside pages and the rest of book in excellent condition.

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Hadrian’s Wall examines the Roman Empire’s most spectacular British monument. Stretching from the Tyne to the Solway Firth, this massive fortification physically divided Britain, serving as a strategic barrier between Roman civilization and northern barbarian tribes. The authors frame the wall’s construction and tactical usage within the context of imperial frontier policy. For three centuries, auxiliary troops maintained this frontier until the fall of the Western Empire led to the soldiers' departure and the wall's decay. 

Author: David J. Breeze and Brian Dobson

Extra Note: Contents is in very good vintage condition. Listed as worn for the spine tear as visible on the photos.

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A classic, deeply imaginative exploration of the real history behind King Arthur and the Holy Grail. In King Arthur's Avalon, celebrated historian Geoffrey Ashe cuts through centuries of myth to deliver a fascinating, readable narrative of Glastonbury—Britain's most legendary landscape. Piercing together archaeology, early Christian history, and medieval folklore, this acclaimed book untangles the mysteries of Camelot in a style that perfectly delights common readers and history enthusiasts alike.

Author: Geoffrey Ashe

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