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British Destroyers 1870-1935 - Norman Friedman

In the late nineteenth century the advent of the modern torpedo woke the Royal Navy to a potent threat to its domination, not seriously challenged since Trafalgar. For the first time a relatively cheap weapon had the potential to sink the largest, and costliest exponents of sea power. Not surprisingly, Britain's traditional rivals invested heavily in the new technology that promised to overthrow the naval status quo.The Royal Navy was also quick to adopt the new weapon, but the British concentrated on developing counters to the essentially offensive tactics associated with torpedo-carrying small craft. From these efforts came 'torpedo catchers', torpedo-gunboats and eventually the torpedo-boat destroyer, a type so successful that it eclipsed and the usurped the torpedo-boat itself. With its title shortened to 'destroyer', the type evolved rapidly and was soon in service in many navies, but in none was the evolution as rapid or as radical as in the Royal NavyThis book is the first detailed study of their early days, combining technical history with an appreciation of the changing role of destroyers and the tactics of their deployment. Like all of Friedman's books, it reveals the rationale and not just the process of important technological developments.

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British Cruisers - Norman Friedman

For most of the twentieth century Britain possessed both the world''s largest merchant fleet and its most extensive overseas territories. It is not surprising, therefore, that the Royal Navy always showed a particular interest in the cruiser, a multi-purpose warship needed in large numbers to defend trade routes and police the empire. Above all other types, the cruisers competing demands of quality and quantity placed a heavy burden on designers, and for most of the inter-war years Britain sought to square this circle through international treaties restricting both size and numbers. In the process she virtually invented the heavy cruiser and inspired the large 6in-armed cruiser, neither of which, ironically, served her best interests. For the first time this book seeks to comprehend the full policy background, from which a different and entirely original picture emerges of British cruiser development. After the war the cruisers role was reconsidered and the final chapters of the book cover modernizations, the plans for missile-armed ships and the convoluted process that turned the through-deck cruiser into the Invincible class light carriers. With detailed appendices of ship data and illustrated in depth with photos and A. D. Baker''s specially commissioned plans, British Cruisers truly matches ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The British Aircraft Carrier - Norman Friedman

The Royal Navy invented the aircraft carrier and most of the key innovations which have enabled carriers to remain effective, exploiting continuing changes in aircraft technology, from biplanes to supersonic jets. This book tells (and explains) how that happened over more than a century of British carrier development, based largely on declassified official documents, both British and US. Major themes include British domination of the early years of carrier development, and the audacious and highly original plans for their use during World War I, which inspired later naval thinking on the potential of carrier aviation. The introduction of armoured flight decks in the 1930s was only the first of a sequence of British innovations, the most important of which made it possible for carriers to operate jet aircraft (the angled deck, the steam catapult, and the mirror landing sight). These British developments, particularly the steam catapult, were crucial to the survival of the US carrier force in the postwar era, to an extent often forgotten. Later the Royal Navy produced the first commando carriers, and played a crucial role in the VSTOL carrier revolution, and continues to demonstrate originality and innovation as seen in the current pair of large carriers. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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British Submarines - Norman Friedman

British Submarines in the Cold War Era shows how a combination of evolving strategic and tactical requirements and new technology produced successive types of submarines. It is based largely on unpublished and previously classified official documentation, and to the extent allowed by security restrictions, also tells the operational story - HMS Conqueror is still the only nuclear submarine to have sunk a warship in combat, but there are many less well-known aspects of British submarine operations in the postwar era. Although some of the Cold War activities of British submarines have come to light in recent years, this book will be the first comprehensive technical history of the submarines themselves, their design rationale, and the service which operated them.

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British Naval Weapons of World War Two - Norman Friedman

John Lambert was a renowned naval draughtsman whose plans were highly valued for their accuracy and detail by model makers and enthusiasts. By the time of his death in 2016 he had produced over 850 sheets of drawings many of which have never been published. British Naval Weapons of World War Two covers weapons carried by British destroyers of this era with additional appendices devoted to earlier guns still in service and destroy

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British Submarines in Two World Wars - Norman Friedman

The first ever comprehensive history of British submarines before 1945, illustrated with superb photographs and many original plans.

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British Guided Missile Destroyers - Dr Edward Hampshire

The ships that fought on the frontline of the Falklands War, Britain''s guided missile destroyers, are the only modern types ever to have been tested in real combat. In the years after World War II, new guided missile technology offered surface ships the chance to destroy airborne threats from afar, thereby preserving their role in naval warfare. This book examines the technology and combat performance of Britain''s guided missile destroyers over half a century. Three of these classes have been tested in battle against the aircraft and missiles of another modern navy - in the Falklands War - as well as being deployed during the Gulf War.Written by an expert on British naval technology, this book assess the changing technology of the Royal Navy''s destroyers over half a century, including an examination of the Royal Navy''s newest and most capable warship, the Type 45.

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British Frigates and Escort Destroyers 1939–45 - Angus Konstam

A history of the small, mass-produced warships that defended the Atlantic convoys from U-boats and secured Britain''s lifeline to the United States.As the Battle of the Atlantic grew fiercer, Britain and the Commonwealth needed large quantities of new warships to defend their shipping which could be produced cheaply. The two largest type of ship produced were the escort destroyer and the frigate. Escort destroyers were essentially small destroyers optimized for anti-submarine warfare, with speed and anti-surface weaponry sacrificed, while frigates were simpler, designed so they could be built quickly in civilian shipyards. Nearly 200 were built.These warships were key to protecting convoys in the Atlantic Ocean where their range and seagoing qualities made them well-suited for operations. They were also used to form hunting groups, and collectively accounted for the destruction of scores of German U-boats. Their arrival came at a critical time for the Royal Navy, when the Battle of the Atlantic was reaching its climax, and losses among both merchant ships and escorts were mounting. In this book, naval expert Angus Konstam outlines the history of the Hunt-, Loch-, Bay-, and River-class escort destroyers and frigates, revealing how crews fought, and what life was like on board. Using ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Shipcraft 28: British Escort Destroyers - Les Brown

This volume covers the many variations of Royal Navy wartime escort destroyers, both the purpose-built Hunt' class and the conversions from older fleet destroyers.

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The Destroyers - Christopher Bollen

'The Destroyers is a smart, sophisticated literary thriller; for all its originality, it invokes the shades of Lawrence Durrell and Graham Greene' Jay McInerney, author of Bright, Precious DaysWhen Charlie and I were young, we played a game called Destroyers . . . We were sharpening our instincts, jettisoning attachments. We were honing strategies for survival ... Ian Bledsoe is on the run, broke and humiliated, fleeing the emotional and financial fallout of his father's death. His childhood friend Charlie – rich, exuberant and basking in life on the Greek island of Patmos – is his last hope. At first, Patmos is like a dream – sun-soaked days on Charlie’s yacht and the reappearance of a girlfriend from Ian’s past – and Charlie readily offers the lifeline he desperately needs. But, like Charlie himself, this beautiful island conceals a darkness beneath. When he vanishes leaving behind his murky business affairs, Ian finds himself caught in a terrifying labyrinth of deceits. As boys, the pair played a game called Destroyers – a game, he now realizes, they may never have stopped playing.Expansive, vivid and suspenseful, in the vein of Donna Tartt's The Goldfinch, The Destroyers is a mesmerizing drama of power ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dreaming Japanese - Marty Friedman

The rollicking autobiography of the iconic guitarist who took thrash metal behemoths Megadeth from the edge of collapse to their highest peak before departing to Japan for the joy of J-Pop. “The story of how he got where he is is fascinating. The Megadeth years have been well documented, but there’s so much more to Marty Friedman’s story and it’s well worth reading about in Dreaming Japanese.” —Decibel MagazineMarty Friedman’s upbringing was as atypical as his career. Growing up in a Jewish household in Maryland, the son of an NSA executive, he lacked motivation until he accidentally discovered the guitar and immediately found his calling. Enjoying a hazy adolescence overflowing with partying, music, and teen antics, he achieved local stardom in Deuce, then burst onto the national scene by pioneering a radically new style of playing, bringing attention to the guitar aficionado label, Shrapnel Records. Acclaim didn’t breed success or money, but undeterred, Friedman moved to California, and after attempts to join Madonna, KISS, and Ozzy Osbourne, finally scored a gig in Megadeth at a time when the band members were just recovering from the verge of self-destruction, and Marty was in and out of homelessness. Friedman is the most ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Milton Friedman on Freedom - Milton Friedman, Charles G. Palm, Robert Leeson

In this book, Robert Leeson and Charles Palm have assembled an amazing collection of Milton Friedman’s best works on freedom. Even more amazing is that the selection represents only 1 percent of the 1,500 works by Friedman that Leeson and Palm have put online in a user-friendly format—and an even smaller percentage if you include their archive of Friedman’s audio and television recordings, correspondence, and other writings. This book and the larger online collection are sorely needed and very welcome. Milton Friedman deserves to be read in the original by generation after generation.

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Bouře před klidem - Svár v Americe, nadcházející krize ve 20. letech 21. století a následné vítězství - George Friedman

Jak došlo k tomu, že Spojené státy jsou tak rozdělené a neklidné? Ve své poutavé nové knize se George Friedman, uznávaný geopolitický prognostik a autor bestsellerů, věnuje otázce, kterou si dnes klade většina Američanů. Bouře před klidem začíná neotřelým zkoumáním hlavních momentů amerických dějin – nově vymyšlený stát se rozvíjel rychlostí, jaká doposud neměla obdoby. Vznikl stát, kterému byla vlastní schopnost rychle se ze slabé kolonie proměnit v dominantní světovou mocnost. Friedman určuje primární hybatele tohoto fenoménu: dva geopolitické cykly, které doprovázejí vývoj této země již dvě stě padesát let. První je výrazný „institucionální cyklus“, který probíhá po dobu osmdesáti let již od založení státu a charakterizuje každý významný zlom v amerických dějinách: válku za nezávislost (70. – 80. léta 18. století), občanskou válku (60. léta 19. století), druhou světovou válku (40. léta 20. století) a hrozící krizi 20. let 21. století, která se již rýsuje na obzoru. Druhý je „socioekonomický cyklus“, který probíhá každých padesát let a který se v americké kulturní dynamice projevuje jako zformování průmyslových tříd, středních tříd a třídy technokratů. V analýze dnešní bouřlivé politické i kulturní scény Friedman odhaluje, že dochází k něčemu bezprecedentnímu: oba hlavní geopolitické cykly budou kulminovat v jediném desetiletí, tedy ve ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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One Jewish State - David Friedman

THE TERRORIST MASSACRE COMMITTED BY HAMAS AGAINST INNOCENT ISRAELIS ON OCTOBER 7, 2023 BROUGHT GREAT TRAUMA TO THE STATE OF ISRAEL.BUT IT ALSO HAS BROUGHT GREAT CLARITY. It is this clarity that tells us we must try something NEW. It is this clarity that tells us Israel must plan its future on its own and not obsess about what others think. And it is this clarity that compels us to go back to basics — to return to the biblical values and divine covenants that unite the Jewish people.It is this clarity that has inspired David Friedman, former US Ambassador to Israel and bestselling author of SLEDGEHAMMER, to write and lead a new movement: ONE JEWISH STATEThe Last, Best Hope to Resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.One of the leading architects of the historic Abraham Accords, David Friedman explains why in these turbulent and dangerous times, the simple phrase of three words – ONE JEWISH STATE – must be the guideline for Israel and the world’s collective future.Each word of ONE JEWISH STATE is deeply instilled with meaning:ONE: There is only ONE country earmarked for the Jewish people; ONE. There are 49 Muslim countries, and many Christian, Buddhist, and Hindu countries, but ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Milton Friedman on Freedom - Milton Friedman

In this book, Robert Leeson and Charles Palm have assembled an amazing collection of Milton Friedman’s best works on freedom. Even more amazing is that the selection represents only 1 percent of the 1,500 works by Friedman that Leeson and Palm have put online in a user-friendly format—and an even smaller percentage if you include their archive of Friedman’s audio and television recordings, correspondence, and other writings. This book and the larger online collection are sorely needed and very welcome. Milton Friedman deserves to be read in the original by generation after generation.

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Total Leadership - Stewart D. Friedman

National Bestseller“Students talk about Stewart D. Friedman, a management professor at the Wharton School, with a mixture of earnest admiration, gratitude and rock star adoration.” —New York TimesIn this national bestseller, Stew Friedman gives you the tools you need to achieve “four-way wins”—improved performance in all domains of life: work, home, community, and self. Friedman, celebrated professor and founding director of the Wharton School’s Leadership Program and its Work/Life Integration Project, explains how three simple yet potent principles—be real, be whole, and be innovative—can help you, no matter what your age or what you do for work, become a better leader and have a richer life.In this engaging adaptation of his hands-on Wharton course, he offers step-by-step instruction to help you create positive, sustainable change in your world. This proven, programmatic method teaches you how to produce stronger results at work, find clearer purpose, feel less stressed, strengthen connections with the people who matter most to you, contribute further to important causes, and gain greater support for your vision of your future. If you’re ready to learn to lead in all parts of your life—this is the book for you.For a full array of Total Leadership tips and tools, visit ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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LIEBHERR CFf 1870 (CFf 1870)

Pultový mrazák - energetická třída F, objem 281 l, klimatická třída SN a T, bílá barva, displej, rozměry 82,5 × 104,5 × 72,2 cm (V׊×H) Pultový mrazák LIEBHERR se začleňuje do samostatně stojících mrazáků, proto je možné jej dát téměř kamkoliv do kuchyně. Pultové mrazáky obecně nabízí rozsáhlejší prostory, tudíž do nich hravě dáte i objemnější potraviny. Pultový mrazák LIEBHERR CFf 1870 patří do energetické třídy F. Roční spotřeba pak sahá na 249 kWh/annum. Displej nabízí krásný přehled při nastavování teploty či funkcí. Pokud jde o barvu, ta je u mrazáku LIEBHERR bílá. Neměli byste zapomínat na jeho hmotnost 68 kg. Zásadní přednosti pultového mrazáku LIEBHERR CFf 1870 Pultový mrazák poskytuje náramně velké prostory i pro větší potraviny Energetická třída: F Roční spotřeba energie: 249 kWh LIEBHERR CFf 1870 obsahuje užitečné funkce, mezi které patří displej Objem mrazáku je 281 l Rozměry mrazáku LIEBHERR jsou 82,5 × 104,5 × 72,2 cm (V׊×H) Emise hluku...

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Super Destroyers - Robert C Stern

From the very beginnings of torpedo craft, all naval powers have seen the occasional need for larger, more powerful or in other respects special designs that stand outside the contemporary norms for flotilla craft. The driving forces were often different from country to country and varied over time, but all the resulting ships may be conveniently defined as ‘super destroyers’. This book is a history of these out-of-the-ordinary vessels, the specific conditions that produced them, and their impact on naval warfare, especially during the two world wars. Notable highlights of this story include the introduction of ‘destroyer leaders’ during the Great War, the Japanese ‘Special type’ of the late 1920s, the British ‘Tribal’ class, German ‘Narviks’, and the interwar Franco-Italian rivalry that produced some of the fastest of all super destroyers. By the end of the Second World War only the largest designs seemed adequate, so although built in quantity the US _Gearing_ class were effectively super destroyers by the standards of the day and pointed the way to the future.. A final chapter explores the way that after 1945 the big destroyer slowly evolved into the contemporary all-purpose warship – whether described as cruiser, destroyer or frigate – that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Destroyers and Frigates, World Encyclopedia of - Bernard Ireland

This comprehensive encyclopedia focuses exclusively on destroyers and frigates. The opening section both explains the rationale behind the technological development of destroyers and frigates and illustrates the varied manner of their use. Three major country-by-country sections then deal with, firstly, the destroyer in its formative years up until the end of World War I, and secondly, its classic phase and transformation into a specialist anti-aircraft escort. The third section covers the development of the frigate since its inception in 1940. Technical description is blended with informed comment on the performance and effectiveness of each of over 250 types and classes, making this an essential reference, and also an enjoyable read for anyone interested in naval history. The book examines destroyer and frigate evolution, including special topics such as the origins of the torpedo boat, frigates versus high-speed submarines, and frigates in the missile age. Specification boxes provide each vessel’s country of origin, the company that built the ship, construction and completion dates, displacement, dimensions, armament, machinery, power and performance. A collection of over 400 colour and black-and-white photographs illustrating each type of warship, and there are fascinating quotes from military leaders, plus a glossary of key terms and abbreviations.

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Destroyers at War - James L. Holloway

In Destroyers at War Adm. James L. Holloway III, the twentieth Chief of Naval Operations, recalls his early life and service on destroyers during the final campaigns of the Pacific War in World War II. As the assistant gunnery officer in USS Ringgold (DD 500) and the gun boss on USS Bennion (DD 665), he took part in shore bombardment and anti-air radar picket missions during the assaults on Saipan, Tinian, Peleliu, and Leyte. He provides detailed explanations of how gunnery systems worked on small combatants as well as gripping accounts of combat events, including the climactic battle of Surigao Strait—the last battleship-vs-battleship clash in history—where a Bennion torpedo scored a fatal blow against the Japanese battleship Yamashiro. This book also explores the relationship between Holloway and his father, James L. Holloway Jr.—the only father-son combination to serve on active duty as four-star admirals—and highlights the senior Holloway’s career as his son worked his way through the ranks. Holloway will be one of the last members of the Greatest Generation to publish a firsthand account of World War II.

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Capitalism and Freedom - Milton Friedman

One of TIME magazine's All-TIME 100 Best Nonfiction Books One of Times Literary Supplement's Hundred Most Influential Books Since the War One of National Review's 100 Best Nonfiction Books of the Century One of Intercollegiate Studies Institute's 50 Best Books of the 20th Century How can we benefit from the promise of government while avoiding the threat it poses to individual freedom? In this classic book, Milton Friedman provides the definitive statement of an immensely influential economic philosophy--one in which competitive capitalism serves as both a device for achieving economic freedom and a necessary condition for political freedom. First published in 1962, Friedman's Capitalism and Freedom is one of the most significant works of economic theory ever written. Enduring in its eminence and esteem, it has sold nearly a million copies in English, has been translated into eighteen languages, and continues to inform economic thinking and policymaking around the world. This new edition includes prefaces written by Friedman for both the 1982 and 2002 reissues of the book, as well as a new foreword by Binyamin Appelbaum, lead economics writer for the New York Times editorial board.

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The Storm Before the Calm - George Friedman

*One of Bloomberg''s Best Books of the Year*The master geopolitical forecaster and New York Times bestselling author of The Next 100 Years focuses on the United States, predicting how the 2020s will bring dramatic upheaval and reshaping of American government, foreign policy, economics, and culture. In his riveting new book, noted forecaster and bestselling author George Friedman turns to the future of the United States. Examining the clear cycles through which the United States has developed, upheaved, matured, and solidified, Friedman breaks down the coming years and decades in thrilling detail. American history must be viewed in cycles—particularly, an eighty-year "institutional cycle" that has defined us (there are three such examples—the Revolutionary War/founding, the Civil War, and World War II), and a fifty-year "socio-economic cycle" that has seen the formation of the industrial classes, baby boomers, and the middle classes. These two major cycles are both converging on the late 2020s—a time in which many of these foundations will change. The United States will have to endure upheaval and possible conflict, but also, ultimately, increased strength, stability, and power in the world. Friedman''s analysis is detailed and fascinating, and covers issues such as the size and scope of the federal ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The World is Flat - Thomas L. Friedman

The beginning of the twenty-first century will be remembered, Friedman argues, not for military conflicts or political events, but for a whole new age of globalization – a ‘flattening’ of the world. The explosion of advanced technologies now means that suddenly knowledge pools and resources have connected all over the planet, levelling the playing field as never before, so that each of us is potentially an equal – and competitor – of the other. The rules of the game have changed forever – but does this ‘death of distance’, which requires us all to run faster in order to stay in the same place, mean the world has got too small and too flat too fast for us to adjust? Friedman brilliantly demystifies the exciting, often bewildering, global scene unfolding before our eyes, one which we sense but barely yet understand. The World is Flat is the most timely and essential update on globalization, its successes and its discontents, powerfully illuminated by a world-class writer. In his new chapters: ''If It''s Not Happening, It''s Because You''re Not Doing It'' and ''What Happens When We All Have Dog''s Hearing?'' the author explores both the benefits and disadvantages of the very latest ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Milton Friedman on Economics - Milton Friedman

Milton Friedman was lauded as the grandmaster of free-market economic theory in the postwar era. This book collects many of Friedman's papers on topics in economics that were published in the "Journal of Political Economy". It incorporates papers from 1948 to 1990. It is useful for those tracing the course of 20th century economics and politics.

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Elizebeth Friedman - Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan

An inspiring graphic novel about Elizebeth Friedman, a codebreaking pioneer who changed the course of World War II. Nazi spy rings! No-good gangsters! Shakespearian lies! Discover the courageous woman who cracked all these cases and more—with only a pencil and paper. The youngest of ten siblings, Elizebeth Friedman stood out from an early age with brilliant language skills and a passion for English literature. Eventually, these talents led to a new opportunity: codebreaking. Using ciphers and other trailblazing techniques, Friedman solved coded messages to take down some of the most notorious gangsters in the United States, including the infamous Al Capone. During World War II, as German forces stormed across Europe, she took her skills to the frontlines, thwarting Nazi spies and helping lead Allied forces to victory. In this action-packed, full-color graphic novel, learn more about this daring woman who took risks, defied expectations, and confronted the enemies of World War II. Other Women Warriors of World War II:Angels of Bataan and Corregidor: The Heroic Nurses of World War IIThe Courageous Six Triple Eight: The All-Black Female Battalion of World War IIDaring Women of D-Day: Bold Spies of World War IIJane Kendeigh: Brave Nurse of World War IINancy Wake: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Not Funny - Jena Friedman

For fans of the perceptive comedy of Hannah Gadsby, Lindy West, and Sarah Silverman, Academy Award–nominated and acclaimed stand-up comedian Jena Friedman presents a “smart and thoughtful and even a little offensive” (Sacha Baron Cohen) collection of essays on the cultural flashpoints of today.Growing up, Jena Friedman didn’t care about being likable. And she never wanted to be a comedian, either. She wouldn’t discover her knack for the funny business until research for her college thesis led her to take an improv class in Chicago. That anthropology paper, written on race, class, and gender in the city’s comedy scene, was, in Jena’s own words, “just as funny as it sounds.” But it did lay the groundwork for a career that has seen her write and produce for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, the Late Show with David Letterman, and the Oscar-nominated Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. Friedman’s “entertaining and soulful” (Publishers Weekly) debut collection, Not Funny, takes on the third rails of modern life in Jena’s bold and subversive style, with essays that explore cancel culture, sexism, work, celebrity worship, and…dead baby jokes. In a moment where women’s rights are being rolled back, fascism is on the rise, and so many ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Retro Filament čirá A70 14W / 230V / E27 / 6500K / 1870 / 360° / A++ (VINTA14CW)

LED žárovka - patice E27, příkon 14 W, 230 V, filamentová, světelný tok 1870 lm, studené světlo, průměr 70 mm, životnost 30000 h, energetický štítek D, 1 kus v balení LED žárovka Diolamp se hodí k použití v jakémkoli světle s typem patice E27 a napětím s hodnotou 230 V. Nesmíme zapomenout zmínit její příkon 14 W a životnost dostatečných 30000 h, vydrží tedy opravdu dlouho. Chladnější se blíží barvě denního světla. V neposlední řadě s tím souvisí světelný tok 1870 lm. Základní přednosti LED žárovky Retro Filament čirá A70 14W / 230V / E27 / 6500K / 1870 / 360° / A++ Tvar LED žárovky Diolamp: klasická žárovka Označení patice E27 Třída energetické náročnosti D Životnost 30000 h Příkon LED žárovky: 14 W Pracuje se vstupním napětím 230 V Rozměry LED žárovky (průměr × délka): 70 × 125 mm Počet kusů v balení: 1 ks

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Friedman 2018 Vintage S

Elektrická kytara Kalifornská boutique kytara z Custom Shopu značky Friedman vyrobená v roce 2018. Pod tímto nástrojem je podepsaný věhlasný stavitel Grover Jackson. Tělo tohoto nástroje je olšové, krk z javoru. Rádius hmatníku je složený (compound) 10"-14". Snímače Friedman Classic (HB) mají klasické ovládání (2 hlasitosti, 2 clony, přípolohový přepínač). Nástroj je uměle patinovaný, lak na těle záměrně popraskaný a ošoupaný, aby připomínal starý, vyhraný a léty prověřený nástroj. Kytara je vysoce rezonant

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Special Relativity and Classical Field Theory - Leonard Susskind, Art Friedman

In the first two books in his wildly popular The Theoretical Minimumseries, world-class physicist Leonard Susskind provided a brilliant first course in classical and quantum mechanics, offering readers not an oversimplified introduction, but the real thing - everything you need to start doing physics, and nothing more. Now, thankfully, Susskind and his former student Art Friedman are back, this time to introduce readers to special relativity and classical field theory. At last, waves, forces and particles will be demystified. Using their typical brand of relatively simple maths, enlightening sketches and the same fictional counterparts, Art and Lenny, Special Relativity and Classical Field Theory takes us on an enlightening journey through a world now governed by the laws of special relativity. Starting in their new watering hole, Hermann's Hideaway, with a lesson on relativity, Art and Lenny walk us through the complexities of Einstein's famous theory. Combining rigor with humour, Susskind and Friedman guarantee that Special Relativity and Classical Field Theory will become part of the reader's physics toolbox.

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From Beirut to Jerusalem - Thomas L. Friedman

A Second Edition of Thomas Friedman’s stunning book, the first edition of which won the American National Book Award.‘If you’re only going to read one book on the Middle East, this is it.’ Seymour HershIn this lucid, incisive and memorable book, acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic, Friedman reaches deeper into the traumatic and complex recent history of the conflicts in the Middle East than any previous writer.For this new edition, Friedman has added a further two chapters that bring the book up to 1995 and the unfolding – and stalling – of the Middle Eastern peace process.From Beirut to Jerusalem is wonderully shrewd, surprisingly funny and indispensable to anyone seeking a fuller understanding of the political causes and psychological effects of the seemingly endless strife which besets this embattled region.

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The Next 100 Years - George Friedman

In his long-awaited and provocative book, George Friedman turns his eye on the future-offering a lucid, highly readable forecast of the changes we can expect around the world during the twenty-first century. He explains where and why future wars will erupt (and how they will be fought), which nations will gain and lose economic and political power, and how new technologies and cultural trends will alter the way we live in the new century.The Next 100 Years draws on a fascinating exploration of history and geopolitical patterns dating back hundreds of years. Friedman shows that we are now, for the first time in half a millennium, at the dawn of a new era-with changes in store.

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Breaking Upwards - Charlotte Friedman

It is relatively easy to get a legal divorce; getting an emotional one is a whole different story. The break-up of a relationship can be a devastating experience, leaving you with overwhelming feelings of grief and anger. As Charlotte Friedman shows in this valuable new book, it doesn''t have to be that way.Friedman is a former family barrister, who decided to move from the courtroom to the therapist’s chair in order to help people manage the emotional fall-out of divorce.In Breaking Upwards she offers calm, therapeutic advice on everything from how to manage loneliness to letting go of grievance, and draws on illuminating case studies to answer such questions as:- How long before I get over this divorce?- How do I tell the children?- Will I ever be able to cope with the new partner in my ex’s life?Breaking Upwards is designed to guide you through, from separation to feeling better, and give you the confidence to create a genuinely positive new story.

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Milton Friedman - Jennifer Burns

An Economist Best Book of 2023 | One of The New York Times’ 33 Nonfiction Books to Read This Fall | Named a most anticipated fall book by the Chicago Tribune and Bloomberg | Finalist for the 2024 Hayek Book Prize“Wherever you sit on the political spectrum, there’s a lot to learn from this book. More than a biography of one controversial person, it’s an intellectual history of twentieth-century economic thought.” —Greg Rosalesky, NPR’s Planet Money The first full biography of America’s most renowned economist.Milton Friedman was, alongside John Maynard Keynes, the most influential economist of the twentieth century. His work was instrumental in the turn toward free markets that defined the 1980s, and his full-throated defenses of capitalism and freedom resonated with audiences around the world. It’s no wonder the last decades of the twentieth century have been called “the Age of Friedman”—or that analysts have sought to hold him responsible for both the rising prosperity and the social ills of recent times.In Milton Friedman, the first full biography to employ archival sources, the historian Jennifer Burns tells Friedman’s extraordinary story with the nuance it deserves. She provides lucid and lively context for his groundbreaking work on everything from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Norman the Slug with a Silly Shell - Sue Hendra, Paul Linnet

Norman the Slug is looking for a perfect shell—but can he find his match? Find out in the super sparkly anniversary edition of this much-loved Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet classic! Norman is a slug who longs to be a snail—if only he could find the right shell! He tries a tennis ball, an apple, and even an alarm clock but none of them feels quite right. Until one day, Norman stumbles upon a doughnut! What could be better than that? But is that sweet shell really the perfect fit? From Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, the bestselling, award-winning creators of Barry the Fish with Fingers, I Need a Wee and Supertato!Perfect for fans of Oi Frog! Praise for Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell: 'With similarly bold illustration, eye-catching cover and simple text [as Barry the Fish with Fingers] this has the potential to be another hit.' The Bookseller 'Lovely glittery illustrations and simple text make this a must for pre-schoolers.' The Daily Mail 'A fantastically bold and fun picture book that will teach children the importance of accepting who you are.' Junior News and Mail 'Norman's antics are superbly illustrated in a bold, decorative style and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Norman the Slug with a Silly Shell - Sue Hendra, Paul Linnet

Norman the Slug is looking for a perfect shell—but can he find his match? Find out in this “fantastically bold and fun picture book that will teach children the importance of accepting who you are” (Junior News and Mail). Norman is a slug who longs to be a snail—if only he could find the right shell! He tries a tennis ball, an apple, and even an alarm clock but none of them feels quite right. Until one day, Norman stumbles upon a doughnut! What could be better than that? But is that sweet shell really the perfect fit? From Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, the bestselling, award-winning creators of Barry the Fish with Fingers, I Need a Wee and Supertato!Perfect for fans of Oi Frog! Praise for Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell: 'With similarly bold illustration, eye-catching cover and simple text [as Barry the Fish with Fingers] this has the potential to be another hit.' The Bookseller 'Lovely glittery illustrations and simple text make this a must for pre-schoolers.' The Daily Mail 'A fantastically bold and fun picture book that will teach children the importance of accepting who you are.' Junior News and Mail 'Norman's antics are superbly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Access to History for Cambridge International AS Level: International History 1870-1945 - David Williamson, Alan Farmer

This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the International History 1870-1945 Option from the Cambridge AS History syllabus for first examination from 2021. Develop knowledge and analytical skills with engaging comprehensive coverage of the International History 1870-1945 Option from the Cambridge AS History syllabus for first examination from 2021. - Trust in the clear and authoritative content written by topic experts- Develop source skills through questions on a wide range of sources- Stay focused on the key issues you need to understand with questions throughout each chapter - Improve study and understanding through detailed chapter summary diagrams- Build confidence with applying your knowledge through exam guidance and exam-style questions

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US Destroyers vs German U-Boats - Mark Lardas

An absorbing study of the duels fought between the US Navy’s escort warships and Hitler’s U-boats between December 1941 and May 1945. Although the Battle of the Atlantic lasted several years, its most critical phase began once the United States entered World War II. By December 1941, the British had mastered the U-boat threat in the Eastern Atlantic, only to see the front abruptly expand to regions the US Navy would patrol, chiefly the Atlantic Seaboard. Unless the US Navy overcame the U-boat threat, the Allies would struggle to win. The Battle of the Atlantic was made up of thousands of individual duels: aircraft against U-boats, aircraft against aircraft, aircraft against ships—but most crucially, ships against U-boats. The individual clashes between Germany’s U-boats and the Allied warships escorting the vital convoys often comprised one-on-one actions. These stories provide the focus of this detailed work. The technical details of the U-boats, destroyers, and destroyer escorts involved are explored in stunning illustrations, including ship and submarine profiles and weaponry artworks, and key clashes are brought to life in dramatic battlescenes. Among the clashes covered are including USS Kearny vs. U-568, USS Roper (DD-147) vs U-85, USS Eugene E. Elmore (DE-686) vs U-549, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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V & W Destroyers - John Henshaw

The revolutionary battleship Dreadnought of 1906 brought together in one package the new technology of oil fired boilers and steam turbines, and all-big-gun armament; in doing so she rendered all other capital ships then afloat completely obsolete. Ten years later the V&W Class did to destroyers what the dreadnoughts had done to battleships: they set a completely new and higher standard of technology and were a cut above anything that had come before. They were, however, less revolutionary than evolutionary and in this new book John Henshaw takes the reader through all the developmental stages with a detailed history of the step-by-step lessons that were learned, not all of which were fortuitous. The narrative is superbly illustrated with forty-five detailed profile and deck plans.

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AZzardo AZ4180 závěsné svítidlo Norman XL černá

Závěsné svítidlo AZzardo AZ4180 Norman XL černá – moderní LED osvětlení pro interiérZávěsné svítidlo AZzardo Norman XL AZ4180 je designový prvek, který zaujme v každém moderním interiéru. Elegantní kombinace černé a chromové barvy spolu s precizním zpracováním z kvalitního kovu dodává svítidlu nadčasový vzhled. Díky svým rozměrům 1300 × 1045 × 55 mm se ideálně hodí nad jídelní stůl, do obývacího pokoje, pracovny nebo kuchyně.Vlastnosti a výhody závěsného svítidla AZzardo Norman XL Moderní design: Minimalistická linie a precizní povrchová úprava černé a chromové barvy. Efektivní osvětlení: Světelný tok 1740 lm a teplá bílá barva (3000 K) vytváří příjemnou atmosféru pro každodenní použití. Oboustranné svícení: Světlo je vyzařováno směrem nahoru i dolů, což zajišťuje rovnoměrné prosvětlení prostoru. Integrovaný LED zdroj: Úsporný LED modul s příkonem 29 W je součástí svítidla, není potřeba dokupovat žárovky. Naklápěcí difuzor: Umožňuje nastavit směr světla dle potřeby. Bezpečné použití v interiéru: Krytí IP20 je ideální pro suché prostory.Technické parametry Příkon: 29 W Světelný tok: 1740 lm Teplota barvy: 3000 K (teplá bílá) Energetická třída: G Krytí: IP20 Materiál: Kov Barva: Černá / Chromová Rozměry: 1300 × 1045 × 55 mm Index podání barev (CRI): >80 Ra Napájení: 220–240 V Stmívatelnost: NeDoporučení architektaZávěsné svítidlo Norman XL perfektně ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Rabalux bodové svítidlo Norman GU10 2x MAX 50W saténová chromová 5992

Bodové svítidlo Rabalux Norman GU10 – funkční a elegantní řešení pro váš interiérBodové svítidlo Rabalux Norman 5992 v saténově chromovém provedení je ideální volbou pro ty, kteří hledají univerzální a moderní osvětlení do obytných i komerčních prostor. Kombinuje precizní zpracování kovového těla s nadčasovým designem, který snadno sladíte s většinou interiérů. Díky dvěma nastavitelným hlavicím můžete světelný tok cílit přesně tam, kde potřebujete – ať už jde o pracovní kout, galerii či kuchyňskou linku.Klíčové vlastnosti svítidla Rabalux Norman Počet světelných zdrojů: 2 x GU10 (žárovky nejsou součástí balení) Maximální příkon: 2 × 50 W (celkem 100 W) Barva a materiál: Saténová chromová, kov Rozměry: Délka 350 mm, výška 80 mm, hloubka 130 mm Stupeň krytí: IP20 – určeno do interiéru Stupeň ochrany: I (nutný ochranný vodič) Instalace na strop nebo stěnu Bez LED technologie – možnost volby úsporných LED žárovek GU10Proč zvolit bodové svítidlo Norman?Díky směrovým hlavicím je svítidlo maximálně variabilní – můžete jej použít pro osvícení konkrétních zón v místnosti, například pracovní plochy nebo uměleckých děl. Saténová chromová povrchová úprava zajišťuje moderní a elegantní vzhled, který se skvěle hodí do minimalistických i klasických interiérů.Technické informace Patice: GU10 (doporučujeme použít LED žárovky pro maximální úsporu energie) Napětí: 230V, 50Hz Hmotnost: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Rough Guide to Brittany and Normandy: Travel Guide with eBook - Rough Guides, Anna Richards

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Brittany and Normandy, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It''s sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.Inside this Brittany and Normandy travel book, you''ll find:Regional deep dive – coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each oneItinerary samples – designed for various durations and interestsPractical information – tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and moreExpert recommendations – insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activitiesSeasonal tips – when to go to Brittany and Normandy, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect tripMust-See pick – a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - The Inter-Celtic Festival, Rouen, le Grand Éléphant, The Seine, The Megaliths of Carnac, Memories of d-Day, Giverny, The Dance of Death, Château Gaillard, The Bayeux Tapestry, The Cliffs at Étretat, A Boat Trip to the Îsle de SeinNavigational maps – colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Norman the Slug Who Saved Christmas - Sue Hendra, Paul Linnet

Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell is BACK in this fabulously festive Christmas caper from the creators of the bestselling SUPERTATO series! When a sack of presents lands - THWACK - right by Norman's stocking he is overcome with excitement. He really must have been a very good slug this year. But after a frenzy of unwrapping he spots a label - and realises that none of the presents were meant for him, but had in fact fallen off Father Christmas's sleigh. Norman knows he has to get the presents to the family they're meant for - but how can he manage it on time? Can one little slug save Christmas?Also starring Norman the Slug:Norman the Slug with the Silly ShellAlso by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet:Supertato Supertato: Veggies Assemble Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run! Supertato: Evil Pea Rules! Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom Supertato: Carnival Catastro-Pea Supertato: Bubbly Troubly (coming March 2021)Supertato Sticker Book Supertato Super Squad Supertato Sticker Skills (coming May 2021)Barry the Fish with Fingers Barry the Fish with Fingers and the Hairy Scary Monster No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom No-Bot the Robot's New Bottom Keith the Cat with the Magic Hat Doug the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Book of Norman - Norman Sunshine

The Book of Norman: Norman Sunshine / A Life in Art, brings together more than seven decades of the American artist Norman Sunshine’s painting, sculpture, pencil, charcoal, and digital work, all deftly interwoven into his remarkable life story. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Sunshine began as an illustrator for the entertainment industry and the New York Times, eventually moving into advertising, where he authored some of the most recognizable campaigns of the 1970s. He quickly drew acclaim as a painter of southern California’s soft geometry and quiet loneliness. After moving back to the East Coast, his practice expanded: sometimes through distinctively experimental, Cezanne-like still-lifes, sometimes capturing the austerity of the New England winter, but always developing a visual language equally attuned to the psychological and physical spaces he inhabited. The Book of Norman is both a memoir of the social and artistic worlds of post-war America and a deep reflection on a life devoted to making art. The art critic Donald Kuspit said of Sunshine’s work that it is, “a classical example of dynamic equilibrium.” That statement is also true of the artist himself.

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AZzardo AZ1686 závěsné svítidlo Norman XL dřevo

AZzardo Norman XL AZ1686 závěsné svítidlo – dřevo & chrom pro moderní interiérZávěsné svítidlo AZzardo Norman XL představuje jedinečné spojení přírodního dřeva a moderního kovového designu v chromové úpravě. Díky své délce 104,5 cm a výraznému tvaru je ideální volbou pro osvětlení jídelních stolů, kuchyní, obývacích pokojů i pracoven. Minimalistická linie a variabilní naklápěcí difuzor umožňují přesné nasměrování světla podle aktuální potřeby.Hlavní výhody a vlastnosti Moderní design – elegantní kombinace světlého dřeva a chromových prvků zapadne do současných i přírodních interiérů. Oboustranný světelný výstup – svítidlo vyzařuje světlo nahoru i dolů, což zajišťuje komfortní osvětlení celé místnosti. Integrovaný LED zdroj – vysoká účinnost, okamžitý start a minimální údržba. Teplota chromatičnosti 3000 K – příjemné teplé bílé světlo pro domácí pohodu. Světelný tok 1740 lm – dostatečný výkon pro kvalitní osvětlení středně velkých ploch. Variabilní instalace – nastavitelná výška závěsu až 1300 mm. Krytí IP20 – vhodné pro suché interiéry.Technické parametry Příkon: 29 W Napětí: 220–240 V Světelný tok: 1740 lm Teplota barvy: 3000 K (teplá bílá) Energetická třída: G Materiál: dřevo / kov Barva: světlé dřevo / chrom Rozměry: výška 1300 mm, šířka 1045 mm, délka 55 mm Stupeň krytí: IP20 Zdroj světla: integrovaný LED (není možné stmívat) Záruka: 2 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Norman and the Smell of Adventure - Ryan T. Higgins

New York Times best-selling creator Ryan T. Higgins follows up the much-lauded NORMAN DIDN''T DO IT! with this hilarious sequel about answering the call (and smell) of adventure.Norman is a porcupine. Norman’s best friend is Mildred. Mildred is a tree.They have favorite things they do together, day after day. When Norman wakes one morning and wants to try something new, he’s frustrated to learn that Mildred has other plans. So Norman storms off. On his own. Without Mildred. Can their friendship survive? With his signature humor and heart, Ryan T. Higgins explores the joy of independence and the power of best friendship.

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Oxford AQA GCSE History (9-1): Norman England c1066-c1100 Student Book Second Edition - Lorraine Waterson

This Norman England c1066-c1100 Student Book is part of the popular Oxford AQA GCSE History (9-1) series and has been approved by AQA. Updated as part of our commitment to the inclusive presentation of diverse histories, we''ve created this Norman England-specific book from our popular British Depth Studies Second Edition Student Book to cover exactly and only what your students need to succeed in their AQA Paper 2 exam. Developed by an expert team with a wealth of teaching, examining and authoring experience, this revised book guides students through the major aspects of Norman rule at the required depth and detail, with accessible and informative support for Historic Environments. Carefully selected interpretations and sources give students the opportunity to analyse and evaluate different perspectives on the past in context. Practice Questions, Study Tips and the How to... pages help students thoroughly prepare for the AQA exam questions; the differentiated Work questions build up essential skills, while Extension features challenge students to investigate the history more deeply.This title is perfect for use alongside the Norman England Revision Guide: 9780198432845. A Teacher Handbook is also available covering all 16 AQA GCSE History options: 9780198370185.This title is also available as eBook: 9781382045162.

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Perfectly Norman - Tom Percival

Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people.Norman had always been perfectly normal . . . until the day he grew a pair of wings!Norman loves his new wings, and has the most fun ever trying them out high in the sky. But then he has to go in for dinner. What will his parents think? What will everyone else think? Norman feels the safest plan is to cover his wings with a big coat.But hiding the thing that makes you different proves tricky and upsetting. Can Norman ever truly be himself?This is the second book in Tom Percival''s Big Bright Feelings series to become available as a board book - the perfect size for little hands!

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Secret Normandy Guide - Alain Joubert, Jean-Christophe Collet

Let Secret Normandy guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Normandy guide book. Featuring over 150 unusual and unfamiliar locations, our local experts will show you the well-hidden treasures and hidden places of this amazing region in France. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike.Visit an artist’s studio set up in a castle, discover chapels built inside a millennial oak, pour calvados on a grave in the village of Camembert, pay your respects at a site where the Virgin Mary has made a score of apparitions, decipher the alchemical decorations at Hôtel d’Escoville in Caen, examine a historic pool for washing down horses, seek out the work of a Freemason architect in Rouen cathedral. Far from the crowds and the usual clichés, Normandy is a reserve of well-concealed treasures that only reveal themselves to those residents or visitors who wander off the beaten track.An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Normandy well, or those who would like to discover the hidden face of the region.

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Duke (Leopards of Normandy 2) - David Churchill

**From the co-author of the No.1 bestselling Wilbur Smith novel, WAR CRY*The Conqueror will rise...The Leopards of Normandy trilogy continues with DUKE, as William of Normandy inherits his father''s title and assumes command of his lands. David Churchill''s ''exciting mix of medieval betrayal, violence and sex'' (Wilbur Smith) is sure to enthral fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.Normandy, 1037. Sparks fly from clashing swords as the game of thrones plays out in bloodshed. Of those named guardian to the boy Duke, all seek advantage and power. Most wish the boy dead. Some will go to any lengths to make it happen.Across the sea, the struggle for the English crown has seen Queen Emma''s beloved son killed. She has two more sons waiting in the wings but Godwin, Earl of Wessex - kingmaker and arch manipulator - has other plans.As the noble families of Europe murder each other in their lust for power and fortune, the boy stands apart.His name is William. His destiny is to conquer.Don''t miss the final instalment of The Leopards of Normandy trilogy, as Duke William prepares to take England by storm in CONQUEROR. What readers are saying about DUKE:''To read a novel linked by actual ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Landscapes of the Norman Conquest - Trevor Rowley

For a long time, the Norman Conquest has been viewed as a turning point in English history; an event which transformed English identity, sovereignty, kingship, and culture. The years between 1066 and 1086 saw the largest transfer of property ever seen in English History, comparable in scale, if not greater, than the revolutions in France in 1789 and Russia in 1917. This transfer and the means to achieve it had a profound effect upon the English and Welsh landscape, an impact that is clearly visible almost 1,000 years afterwards.Although there have been numerous books examining different aspects of the British landscape, this is the first to look specifically at the way in which the Normans shaped our towns and countryside. The castles, abbeys, churches and cathedrals built in the new Norman Romanesque style after 1066 represent the most obvious legacy of what was effectively a colonial take-over of England. Such phenomena furnished a broader landscape that was fashioned to intimidate and demonstrate the Norman dominance of towns and villages.The devastation that followed the Conquest, characterized by the ‘Harrying of the North’, had a long-term impact in the form of new planned settlements and agriculture. The imposition of Forest Laws, restricting ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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