Offers the full text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights following a foreword by human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and a general introduction which explores the Declaration's origins in the 'Four Freedoms' described by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
This rich anthology brings together poetry and prose in celebration of birds, records their behaviour, flight, song and migration, across the seasons and in different habitats - and our own interaction with them. Perfect for bird- lovers and anyone who has taken comfort or joy in a bird in flight.
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This historical document features a collection of materials related to the Anglo-Premonstratensian order, including transcripts of original documents from the Bodleian Library and the British Museum. These documents shed light on the customs, practices, and organization of this medieval religious order and are a valuable resource for scholars of European history.
This softback notebook set is beautifully illustrated with handwriting samples from three famous writers.Drawn from the manuscript collections at the Bodleian Library, this delightful softback notebook set features the distinctive handwriting of three remarkable women writers and Jane Austen, Ada Lovelace, and Mary Shelley. The Bodleian Library holds part of the manuscript of Jane Austen’s unfinished novel, The Watsons , as well as the original notebooks in which Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein , and the personal correspondence of mathematical pioneer Ada Lovelace. Inspirational and unusual, these useful literary notebooks make the ideal gift for writers and book-lovers alike.
This book is a comprehensive guide to cataloguing books in libraries, with a particular focus on the systems used by the British Museum, the Bodleian Library, and the Library Association in the early 20th century. The book covers all aspects of cataloguing, including classification, subject headings, cataloguing rules, and bibliographic description. It is an essential reference work for librarians, archivists, and anyone involved in the organization and management of library collections.
This beautifully illustrated catalogue provides a detailed look at the treasures of the Sutherland Collection housed at the Bodleian Library. Spanning a wide range of topics and periods, this collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of art, literature, science, and more.
This book is a rich collection of texts, documents, and other materials from the classical era, many of which are sourced from the archives of the world-renowned Bodleian Library at Oxford. It is sure to be of interest to any scholar or student of classical studies.