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Diamonds Are Forever-the fourth James Bond novel by Ian Fleming,
published in 1956-is widely recognized as one of the most
intriguing and original works in the 007 series. With its exciting
settings including West Africa, Las Vegas, and the horse-racing
center of Saratoga Springs, the novel explores the thrilling themes
of diamond smuggling, gambling, gangsters, sex, and espionage.
Moreover, the novel is unique in being set outside the conventional
Cold War milieu of other Fleming novels, allowing readers to
explore Fleming's views of America without reference to its Cold
War antagonist, the Soviet Union. This collection of essays is the
first to explore Fleming's novel in depth, as well as delve into
the remarkable 1971 film adaptation directed by Guy Hamilton (who
also directed Goldfinger), and starring Sean Connery in his final
"official" appearance as 007. Updating Fleming's novel for the
post-1960s culture of sexual liberation and mass-market
consumerism, Hamilton's film departs from the novel by introducing
Ernst Stavro Blofeld-the head of SPECTRE and James Bond's
nemesis-as the arch-villain. The ten original essays in this
collection focus on diverse themes such as the central role of
Tiffany Case-one of Fleming's most memorable "Bond girls"-in novel
and film; Fleming's fascination with diamonds, reflected in this
novels intertextual connections to the non-fiction book The Diamond
Smugglers; the author's ambivalent relationship with American
culture; the literary style of Diamonds Are Forever, including its
generic status as a "Hollywood novel"; and the role of
homosexuality in the novel and film versions of Diamonds Are
Forever. Bringing together established Bond scholars and new
emerging critics, this collection offers unique insight into one of
the most influential works of modern popular culture, casting new
light on the many facets of Diamonds Are Forever.
Diamonds Are Forever-the fourth James Bond novel by Ian Fleming,
published in 1956-is widely recognized as one of the most
intriguing and original works in the 007 series. With its exciting
settings including West Africa, Las Vegas, and the horse-racing
center of Saratoga Springs, the novel explores the thrilling themes
of diamond smuggling, gambling, gangsters, sex, and espionage.
Moreover, the novel is unique in being set outside the conventional
Cold War milieu of other Fleming novels, allowing readers to
explore Fleming's views of America without reference to its Cold
War antagonist, the Soviet Union. This collection of essays is the
first to explore Fleming's novel in depth, as well as delve into
the remarkable 1971 film adaptation directed by Guy Hamilton (who
also directed Goldfinger), and starring Sean Connery in his final
"official" appearance as 007. Updating Fleming's novel for the
post-1960s culture of sexual liberation and mass-market
consumerism, Hamilton's film departs from the novel by introducing
Ernst Stavro Blofeld-the head of SPECTRE and James Bond's
nemesis-as the arch-villain. The ten original essays in this
collection focus on diverse themes such as the central role of
Tiffany Case-one of Fleming's most memorable "Bond girls"-in novel
and film; Fleming's fascination with diamonds, reflected in this
novels intertextual connections to the non-fiction book The Diamond
Smugglers; the author's ambivalent relationship with American
culture; the literary style of Diamonds Are Forever, including its
generic status as a "Hollywood novel"; and the role of
homosexuality in the novel and film versions of Diamonds Are
Forever. Bringing together established Bond scholars and new
emerging critics, this collection offers unique insight into one of
the most influential works of modern popular culture, casting new
light on the many facets of Diamonds Are Forever.
Excavations in advance of gravel quarrying in the Upper Thames
Valley at Horcott Quarry, Fairford, and nearby Arkell’s Land,
Kempsford, revealed contrasting pictures. At Horcott, on the second
terrace, there was periodic activity from the early Mesolithic
onwards. A major earlier Iron Age settlement contained roundhouses
and at least 135 four-post structures, suggesting an exceptional
focus on grain storage. An early–middle Roman farmstead
incorporated a small stone-founded building, while from c AD
250–350 a large cemetery lay in an adjacent enclosure. Two
further groups of burials were contemporary with a substantial
Anglo-Saxon settlement including a timber hall and 33
sunken-featured buildings. By contrast, at Arkell’s Land, on the
first gravel terrace, activity on a significant scale only began in
the later 1st century AD. It comprised enclosures, field systems
and trackways, with the most intensive settlement, as at Horcott,
in the middle Roman period. The site was probably linked to an
adjacent estate centre at Claydon Pike. There was no post-Roman
occupation.
Archaeological investigations were carried out by Oxford
Archaeology between 2008 and 2016 within DP World London Gateway
Port and Logistics Park near Stanford-le-Hope in Essex and on the
site of a compensatory wildlife habitat on the Hoo Peninsula in
Kent. Some 40 sites were the subject of some form of archaeological
assessment, and of these, 16 contained significant archaeological
remains or were otherwise important to the understanding of the
area. The combined evidence paints a picture of life on the edge of
the Thames Estuary from early prehistory to the 20th century. The
discoveries show how the area has attracted settlers, farmers and
traders since prehistory. People came to the marshes in Mesolithic
and Neolithic times, perhaps on a seasonal basis, to hunt, and
gather plants and seafood. In the late Bronze Age, Iron Age and
Roman periods, people trapped seawater to extract salt, a valuable
commodity used for food preservation. In the medieval period, the
marshland offered unrivalled pasture for the sheep and cattle
belonging to upland farms on the gravel terraces. Over time, the
marshes were drained to increase the pasture and the value of the
farming estates. The creeks that snaked through the marshes were a
means of communication and trade. A timber wharf, built in the 16th
century, was recorded on the edge of one such creek. In modern
times, the sparsely populated area proved an ideal location for the
establishment of oil refineries and other industries, positioning
London Gateway at the heart of British trade. The area has also
inspired artists, writers and filmmakers. This volume joins two
others - London Gateway: Maritime Archaeology in the Thames Estuary
and London Gateway: Iron Age and Roman Salt Making in the Thames
Estuary - that explore the archaeology and heritage of the London
Gateway site.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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++++ Four Months In Persia: And A Visit To Trans-Caspia Cuthbert
Edward Biddulph K. Paul, Trench, Trubner, 1892 Iran; Middle East
Title: From London to Samarcand.Publisher: British Library,
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British Library Biddulph, Cuthbert Edward; 1892. 53 p.; 8 . P/V 455
Title: Four Months in Persia, and a Visit to
Trans-Caspia.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print
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1896. 221 p.; 8 . 010075.ee.4.
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Title: Four Months in Persia, and a Visit to
Trans-Caspia.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print
EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United
Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries
holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats:
books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps,
stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14
million books, along with substantial additional collections of
manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The
GENERAL HISTORICAL collection includes books from the British
Library digitised by Microsoft. This varied collection includes
material that gives readers a 19th century view of the world.
Topics include health, education, economics, agriculture,
environment, technology, culture, politics, labour and industry,
mining, penal policy, and social order. ++++The below data was
compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic
record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool
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Biddulph, Cuthbert Edward; 1892. ii. 137 p.; 8 . ORW.1986.a.1852
You know what James Bond drinks, but do you know what he eats? What
is his favourite food? What is his favourite meal of the day? How
does he like his steak? How does he take his coffee? This cookbook
is full of exciting recipes inspired by the food described in Ian
Fleming's novels. The recipes, devised by the author, are modern,
but have a period twist. The cookbook is intended for anyone who
wishes to recreate the flavour of James Bond's gastronomy. If
you're preparing a romantic meal for two or planning a Bond-themed
party, or if you're simply curious about the sorts of food Bond
eats, this cookbook is for you. Eat like Bond throughout the day,
breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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