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The evocative diaries of a young nurse stationed in northern France during the First World War, published for the first time. A rare insight into the great war for fans of CALL THE MIDWIFE.In April 1915, Dorothea Crewdson, a newly trained Red Cross nurse, and her best friend Christie, received instructions to leave for Le Tréport in northern France. Filled with excitement at the prospect of her first paid job, Dorothea began writing a diary. ''Who knows how long we shall really be out here? Seems a good chance from all reports of the campaigns being ended before winter but all is uncertain.''Dorothea would go on to witness and record some of the worst tragedy of the First World War at first hand, though somehow always maintaining her optimism, curiosity and high spirits throughout. The pages of her diaries sparkle with warmth and humour as she describes the day-to-day realities and frustrations of nursing near the frontline of the battlefields, or the pleasure of a beautiful sunset, or a trip ''joy-riding'' in the French countryside on one of her precious days off. One day she might be gossiping about her fellow nurses, or confessing to writing her diary while on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Stolní lampa Dorothea od Rabaluxu kombinuje kov a sklo pro trvanlivý design. Vhodná je pro vnitřní suché prostory s krytím IP20 a využívá světelné zdroje s paticí E14 do 40 W. Slouží jako dekorativní i funkční osvětlení, například pro čtení.

• Kombinace kovu a skla zajišťuje dlouhou životnost a odolnost.
• Poskytuje funkční osvětlení pro čtení i dekorativní prvek do interiéru.
• Jednoduchá instalace světelného zdroje s paticí E14 a příkonem do 40 W.
• Praktický kabelový spínač pro snadné ovládání.

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Stavebnice LEGO Marvel 76320 obsahuje 204 dílků pro sestavení Iron Mana, War Machine a dvou pohyblivých Hammerových dronů s vystřelovači. Sada je určena pro děti od 7 let a podporuje digitální stavění prostřednictvím aplikace LEGO Builder. Modely umožňují akční hru s raketomety a blastery.

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Crewdson's epic photographic trilogy--a portrait of America a decade in the makingOver the past three decades, Gregory Crewdson has been fleshing out a portrait of middle America, an America gazing wide-eyed at the glimmers of a fading dream. His cinematographically staged photos have pieced together the fragments of a twilight world tinged with numbness.This book brings together three bodies of work made between 2012 and 2022: Cathedral of the Pines (2012-14), An Eclipse of Moths (2018-19) and Eveningside (2021-22). Envisaged as a trilogy, they provide unique insight into a decade of creation and offer a comprehensive view of the universe that has positioned Crewdson as one of the major figures of contemporary photography. This trilogy is introduced by Fireflies (1996), a pivotal series for grasping the intimate undercurrents in Crewdson's work.Gregory Crewdson (born 1962) is a graduate of SUNY Purchase and the Yale School of Art, where he is now the director of graduate studies in photography. His series Beneath the Roses is the subject of the 2012 documentary Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters. His work has been exhibited widely in the US and Europe. Crewdson is represented by Gagosian Gallery, New York.

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Rabalux lustr Dorothea E27 1x MAX 60W matná černá 7776 – Mediteránní elegance pro váš interiérLustr Rabalux Dorothea v provedení matné černé a bílého alabastrového skla je dokonalou volbou pro všechny, kdo touží po spojení tradičního středomořského stylu a moderního komfortu. Jeho výrazný design s kovovými prvky a elegantním skleněným stínidlem promění každý prostor v příjemné, inspirativní místo.Proč si vybrat lustr Dorothea? Univerzální patice E27 – možnost volby úsporné LED i klasické žárovky až do 60 W Skvělá variabilita – díky závěsu na řetězu lze upravit výšku podle potřeb prostoru Elegantní mediteránní styl – vhodný do kuchyně, jídelny i obývacího pokoje Precizní zpracování – odolné materiály: kov a kvalitní skloTechnické parametry Typ: Lustr Stupeň krytí: IP20 (vhodné do interiéru) Barva: matná černá / bílé alabastrové sklo Materiál: kov / sklo Patice: E27 (max 60 W, žárovka není součástí) Napětí: 230V, 50Hz Rozměry: průměr 400 mm, výška max 900 mm Hmotnost: 3,1 kg Stupeň ochrany: IDoporučení interiérového designéraLustr Dorothea vynikne nad jídelním stolem, v tradičních i moderních kuchyních nebo v obývacím pokoji s přírodními materiály. Pro maximální úsporu doporučujeme použít LED žárovku s teplotou chromatičnosti 2700–3000 K, která navodí příjemnou, teplou atmosféru.Trust badges & garance Záruka: 2 roky Certifikace: CE Životnost ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rabalux lustr Dorothea E27 1x MAX 60W matná černá 7776

Rabalux Dorothea – Stolní lampa v mediteránním stylu, matná černá, E14Stolní lampa Rabalux Dorothea 7772 přináší do každého interiéru eleganci středomořského stylu a funkčnost v jednom. Její design spojuje jemně tvarované alabastrové sklo s kovovou základnou v matné černé barvě, což vytváří působivý kontrast a nadčasový vzhled. Lampa je ideální jako noční světlo do ložnice, stylový doplněk na pracovní stůl nebo decentní osvětlení do čtecího koutku.Hlavní přednosti stolní lampy Dorothea Mediteránní design: Elegantní křivky a kombinace kovu a skla vytvářejí unikátní vzhled, který zapadne do klasických i moderních interiérů. Variabilní zdroj světla: Patice E14 umožňuje použití halogenových, úsporných i LED žárovek do max. 40 W (žárovka není součástí balení). Stabilní a odolné provedení: Kovová konstrukce s kvalitním zpracováním zaručuje dlouhou životnost a bezpečné používání. Snadná údržba: Povrch lampy lze snadno čistit, sklo je odolné proti poškrábání.Technické parametry Patice: E14 (1x max. 40 W, zdroj není součástí) Barva: matná černá / bílé alabastrové sklo Materiál: kov / sklo Stupeň krytí: IP20 (vhodné do interiéru) Stupeň ochrany: II Napětí: 230 V, 50 Hz Rozměry: průměr 170 mm, délka 230 mm, výška 380 mm Hmotnost: 1950 gProč zvolit lampu Rabalux Dorothea? Originální dekorativní prvek s kvalitním zpracováním Snadná výměna žárovky dle vašich preferencí ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rabalux stolní lampa Dorothea E14 1x MAX 40W matná černá 7772

Rabalux lustr Dorothea E27 3x MAX 60W matná černá 7773Lustr Rabalux Dorothea představuje harmonickou kombinaci středomořské elegance a moderní funkčnosti. Jeho dominantní matně černé kovové tělo v kontrastu s alabastrově bílými skleněnými stínidly vytváří nadčasový dojem, který podtrhne každý interiér – od klasického jídelního koutu až po stylově pojatý obývací pokoj. Lustr je navržen s důrazem na detail a kvalitní zpracování, což ocení každý milovník interiérového designu.Hlavní přednosti a technické parametry Styl: středomořský, elegantní design Barva: matná černá / bílé alabastrové sklo Materiál: kov / sklo Počet světelných zdrojů: 3x E27 (žárovky nejsou součástí) Maximální příkon žárovky: 60 W (celkem až 180 W) Stupeň krytí: IP20 (vhodné do interiéru) Rozměry: průměr 640 mm, výška 900 mm Hmotnost: 5,3 kg (robustní provedení) Montáž: závěs na řetězu – možnost úpravy délky Patice: E27 – univerzální volba žárovek (LED, úsporné, klasické) Napájení: 230V, 50HzProč zvolit právě tento lustr?Lustr Dorothea je ideálním řešením do prostornějších místností, kde vynikne jeho elegantní linie a dostatečně silné osvětlení. Díky třem samostatným žárovkám můžete zvolit intenzitu i barevnou teplotu světla podle vlastních potřeb – doporučujeme LED žárovky pro maximální úsporu energie a dlouhou životnost. Lustr je skvělý nad jídelní stůl, do obývacího pokoje či do reprezentativní haly.Trust badges ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Rabalux Dorothea – nástěnné svítidlo v matné černé s alabastrovým sklemNástěnné svítidlo Rabalux Dorothea je stylovým doplňkem v mediteránním duchu, který přináší nejen funkční, ale i výrazný estetický prvek do vašeho interiéru. Spojení matně černého kovu a bílého alabastrového skla vytváří nadčasový kontrast, který skvěle vynikne jak v moderním, tak i klasickém prostředí.Klíčové vlastnosti a parametry Typ svítidla: Nástěnné Styl: Mediteránní Barva: Matná černá / bílé alabastrové sklo Materiál: Kov / sklo Patice: E14 (zdroj není součástí balení) Příkon: max. 40 W Napětí: 220–240 V, 50 Hz Rozměry: Výška 210 mm, délka 170 mm, hloubka (šířka) 230 mm Stupeň krytí: IP20 – vhodné do interiérů Stupeň ochrany: I Hmotnost: 1 kg Zdroj světla: 1x E14, max. 40 W (doporučujeme LED pro úsporu) Záruka: 2 rokyInspirace pro použitíToto svítidlo je vhodné do chodby, obývacího pokoje, ložnice nebo na stěnu do pracovny. Skvělá volba do domácností, které hledají spojení elegance, útulné atmosféry a praktičnosti. Díky patici E14 si můžete individuálně zvolit typ žárovky podle požadované barvy světla a maximální úspory energie – doporučujeme moderní LED žárovky.Doporučení architektaPoužijte svítidlo Dorothea v páru například po stranách zrcadla nebo postele. Jemné alabastrové sklo rozptyluje světlo bez oslnění, což podtrhuje příjemnou atmosféru každého prostoru.Trust badges & ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rabalux nástěnné svítidlo Dorothea E14 1x MAX 40W matná černá 7771

Vyvýšené záhony jsou nejen estetickým prvkem moderní zahrady, ale i velmi funkčním řešením pro každého, kdo touží po soběstačnosti, zdravé výživě a radosti z vlastních výpěstků. Dorothea Baumjohannová v této knize představuje ucelený, osvědčený systém, který umožňuje pěstovat zeleninu, bylinky a ovoce 365 dní v roce – a to i v chladnějších měsících. Kniha nabízí více než jen stavební návody. Získáte inspiraci na konkrétní tematické záhony (italská kuchyně, surová strava, superpotraviny…), detailní plány výsadby podle ročních období, tipy na otužování rostlin, chytrou zálivku, ochranu před škůdci a mnoho dalšího. Autorka přitom nezapomíná ani na ekologii – radí, jak recyklovat, jak mulčovat a jak se vyhnout chemii. Tento průvodce je radost číst a ještě větší radost je podle něj sázet a sklízet. Skvěle poslouží jako dárek i jako osobní impuls k tomu, začít žít trochu více v souladu s přírodou – byť třeba jen na balkóně nebo na dvorku. Pro koho je kniha určena: Pro každého, kdo touží po soběstačnosti, zdravějším životním stylu a kontaktu s přírodou – bez ohledu na to, zda má zahradu, terasu nebo jen dvorek. Vhodná je jak pro začátečníky, kteří potřebují jasné a praktické vedení, tak pro pokročilé pěstitele hledající inspiraci a nové nápady. Proč si ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Rabalux lustr Dorothea E27 2x MAX 60W matná černá 7777Elegantní stropní lustr ve středomořském styluLustr Rabalux Dorothea vnese do vašeho interiéru nádech středomořské elegance a nadčasového designu. Kombinace matně černého kovu a bílého alabastrového skla vytváří harmonický kontrast, který se hodí jak do klasických, tak i modernějších prostor. Ideální volba nad jídelní stůl, do obýváku či stylové kavárny.Technické parametry a přednosti Patice: 2x E27 (zdroj není součástí balení) Max. příkon: 2 x 60 W (celkem max. 120 W) Rozměry: šířka 720 mm, výška 900 mm Materiál: kov / sklo Barva: matná černá / bílé sklo Stupeň krytí: IP20 – určeno pro vnitřní použití Hmotnost: 4,62 kg Certifikace: CE Záruka: 2 roky Napájení: 230V, 50HzDoporučení a inspirace pro vaše osvětleníDíky dvěma paticím E27 doporučujeme zvolit moderní LED žárovky – nejen pro úsporu energie, ale také pro dlouhou životnost a možnost výběru teploty světla dle charakteru místnosti. Alabastrové sklo jemně rozptyluje světlo, což oceníte například při rodinných večeřích či posezení s přáteli.Lustr Dorothea je vhodný především do prostor s vyššími stropy, případně nad větší stoly, kde vynikne jeho šířka a vzdušný design. Díky závěsnému systému lze snadno nastavit výšku při montáži.Trust badges & garance 2 roky záruka Certifikace CE – splňuje evropské ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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“If I could only read one writer from now until the end of my life, it would be Dorothea Benton Frank.” --Elin Hilderbrand, New York Times bestselling author of The Identicals The Lowcountry of South Carolina is where By Invitation Only begins at a barbecue engagement party thrown by Diane English Stiftel, her brother Floyd, and her parents to celebrate her son’s engagement. On this gorgeous, magical night, the bride’s father, Alejandro Cambria, a wealthy power broker whose unbelievably successful career in private equity made him one of Chicago’s celebrated elite, discovers the limits and possibilities of cell phone range. While the mother of the bride, Susan Kennedy Cambria, who dabbles in the world of public relations and believes herself deserving of every square inch of her multimillion-dollar penthouse and imaginary carrara marble pedestal, learns about moonshine and dangerous liaisons.Soon By Invitation Only zooms to Chicago, where the unraveling accelerates. Nearly a thousand miles away from her comfortable, familiar world, Diane is the antithesis of the bright lights and super-sophisticated guests attending her son Fred’s second engagement party. Why a second party? Maybe it had been assumed that the first one wouldn’t be up to snuff? Fred is marrying Shelby ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Towards the end of her life, Dorothea Lange (American, 1895–1965) remarked that “all photographs―not only those that are so-called ‘documentary,’ and every photograph really is documentary and belongs in some place, has a place in history―can be fortified by words.” Though Lange’s career is widely heralded, this connection between words and pictures has received scant attention. Published in conjunction with an exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, this catalogue provides a fresh approach to some of her best-known and beloved photographs, highlighting the ways in which these images first circulated in magazines, government reports, books, etc. An introductory text by curator Sarah Hermanson Meister will be followed by plates organized according to “words” from a variety of sources that expand our understanding of the photographs. The featured photographs will range from Lange’s first engagement with documentary photography in San Francisco in the early-mid 1930s, including her iconic White Angel Breadline (1933), to landmark photographs she made for the Resettlement Administration (later the Farm Security Administration) such as Migrant Mother (1936), powerful photographs made during World War II in California’s internment camps for Japanese-Americans, major photo-essays published in Life magazine on Mormon communities in Utah (in 1954) and County Clare, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Kniha - autor Edita Miriam Mendelová, 136 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Starověký mnišský autor, Abba Dorotheos z Gazy (6. století), ve svých přednáškách, které se zachovaly pod názvem Duchovní poučení užitečná pro duši, velmi přístupnou a čtivou formou dává rady svým spolubratřím, žijícím v komunitě. Toto jeho poselství je aktuální i dnes, kdy více než jindy jsme závislí jeden na druhém, a přesto se mnohdy potýkáme s tím, že ve společenství (řeholní či jiné komunitě, manželství, rodině…) neumíme žít. Předkládaná kniha chce být prvním seznámením českého čtenáře s osobností Abba Dorothea z Gazy, jehož věhlas přesáhl staletí a dospěl až do našich dnů. Zaposlouchejme se do dávné tradice Pouštních otců, jejichž slovo nám může moudře poradit i dnes.

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Elektronická kniha - autor Johann Wolfgang Goethe, 58 stran, česky Idylický epos J.W. Goetha o devíti zpěvech nesoucích jména řeckých můz. Syn bohatého hostinského, který v době francouzské okupace falckého území pomáha místním uprchlíkům, se při návštěvě utečeneckého tábor setkává s mladou, krásnou, ctnostnou, ale chudou služkou Dorotheou. Rodiče si přejí pro svého syna bohatou nevěstu, avšak přesvědčí je dobré vlastnosti dívky.

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An expansive look at portraiture, identity, and inequality as seen in Dorothea Lange’s iconic photographs

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Dorothea Lasky’s Memory is a cycle of ‘poet’s essays’ stirred by two profound questions. What constitutes personhood and consciousness? What memories get lost, and why?Lasky’s inspired investigation of the forces that form our lives and deepest senses of ourselves ranges across three dimensions of memory: ancestral, personal and poetic. In her singularly clear voice, she enters into their mysteries to return with an expansive collection of essays that traverse the universal and the particular. Memory reflects on the everyday and the emotional, history, trauma and charged sites of collective reminiscence, such as the moon landing. Other pieces address the other side of memory: her father’s experience of Alzheimer’s, asking what’s left where memory is absent, and what’s ‘real’ beyond the horizon of death. The book closes with ‘Time, the Rose, and the Moon’, an ars poetica exploring the ancient symbol of the Ouroboros as a figure for the nonlinear processes of time, memory and art. In tribute to Bernadette Mayer’s Memory, Lasky reveals memory to be huge and haunting, as she accumulates impressions that challenge the very possibility of fixed meaning.

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''Tanning''s fictional debut unquestionably deserves to be recognised as a complete artistic success . . . Tanning has assembled all the ingredients necessary for an extraordinary drama of love and betrayal, jealousy and regret . . . told in confident, fluid prose highlighted by passages of hallucinatory beauty'' GuardianIn the stark beauty of the desert, a mansion built by a madman rears its impudent architecture like an insult.The estate is called Windcote, ''its very name a masquerade'', and its master, the odious Raoul Meridian, has invited a group of guests to spend a weekend, during the course of which they will find themselves driven by obsessions and confusions unlike any they''ve experienced before. Untouched by the fevers and failures around her is the indomitable child Destina, who will lead them into the heart of a mysterious canyon, where desire and cruelty forge an implacable truth.''It seems hardly fair that Dorothea Tanning, in a long, passionately inventive career as a painter, should have acquired as well the other harmony of prose, and that her passionate inventions as a writer should be so lovingly, so wisely resolved'' Richard Howard

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Deleuze, Bergson, Merleau-Ponty: The Logic and Pragmatics of Creation, Affective Life, and Perception offers the only full-length examination of the relationships between Deleuze, Bergson and Merleau-Ponty. Henri Bergson (1859–1941), Maurice Merleau-Ponty (1908-1961), and Gilles Deleuze (1925–1995) succeeded one another as leading voices in French philosophy over a span of 136 years. Their relationship to one another's work involved far more than their overlapping lifetimes. Bergson became both the source of philosophical insight and a focus of criticism for Merleau-Ponty and Deleuze. Deleuze criticized Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology as well as his interest in cognitive and natural science. Author Dorothea Olkowski points out that each of these philosophers situated their thought in relation to their understandings of crucial developments and theories taken up in the history and philosophy of science, and this has been difficult for Continental philosophy to grasp. She articulates the differences between these philosophers with respect to their disparate approaches to the physical sciences and with how their views of science function in relation to their larger philosophical projects. In Deleuze, Bergson, Merleau-Ponty, Olkowski examines the critical areas of the structure of time and memory, the structure of consciousness, and the question of humans' relation to nature. She reveals that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Deleuze, Bergson, Merleau-Ponty - Dorothea E. Olkowski

This is the definitive study of US artist Dorothea Tanning (1910-2012), positioning her as one of the most fascinating and significant creative forces to emerge during the twentieth century. It provides a framework within which to consider the range and depth of Tanning's work, well beyond the better-known early surrealist works of the 1940s.

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In her latest collection, Dorothea Lasky brings her signature style—a deeply felt and uncanny word-music—to all matters of creativity, from poetry and the invention of new language to motherhood and the production of new life. At once a personal document as it is an occult text,Milk investigates overused paradigms of what it means to be a creator and encapsulates its horrors and joys—setting fire to the enigma that drives the vital force that enables poems, love, and life to happen.

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Delve into the history, politics, literature and popular culture that defined the Cold War era. Matching superb narrative storytelling with scholarly analysis and visually stunning photography from the archives of the Imperial War Museum, this book gives a fascinating insight into a period that shaped the fabric of British society.The Cold War defined the history of Britain in the second half of the twentieth century as much as it did that of the US and the Soviet Union. Cold War Britain is an exploration into the multifaceted dimensions of Britain’s experience during the Cold War era. By weaving together history, politics, literature, and popular culture, this book invites readers to immerse themselves in the vibrant tapestry of Cold War Britain, offering fresh insights and perspectives into how this global conflict shaped the fabric of British society.Chapter One: OriginsDive into the tumultuous aftermath of World War II, where Britain grappled with its status as a world power amidst economic devastation. Explore pivotal moments such as the carving up of Europe and the influential voices of figures like Orwell and Churchill in defining the Cold War era.Chapter Two: The Special RelationshipUncover the deep political and cultural ties between the UK and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Cold War Britain - Fraser McCallum

‘Beaumont is increasingly a name to watch as he moves into the first division of spy writers’ Financial Times''Clever, pacy and chilling'' Crime TimeRussia is struggling to defeat Ukraine on the battlefield. But can it win the war for influence?August 2022. Simon Sharman is out for revenge, pursuing the assassin of his former colleague across war-torn Ukraine. Back in London, a Russian spy ring at the heart of the British Establishment remains active, attempting to sabotage the West’s support for Ukraine.In the fiercely contested Donbas region, Simon finds himself sucked into a terrifying shadow conflict between Russia and the West. Can a lone spy make a difference to the course of a conflict?From the ruins of Bakhmut to the corridors of Whitehall, A Spy at War reveals the secret struggle for Ukraine, on the frontlines and in the arena of global public opinion.Praise for A Spy at War ‘Beaumont is increasingly a name to watch as he moves into the first division of spy writers… He is a deft guide to the business of contemporary espionage … An informed, authentic-seeming tale, shot through with dark menace. Current events in London, Washington DC and Kyiv make this gripping read even more ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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War has been a constant of human history. From the fortified settlements of the Neolithic to the trenches of the Somme, from the Cold War nuclear standoff to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, organised violence has shaped the destinies of peoples, nations, and empires. Yet despite its persistence, war remains one of the least understood of human activities. Too often it is confused with warfare, reduced to the mechanics of battles and technology, rather than recognised as a political act with profound consequences.  The Making Sense of War trilogy by Christopher K. Pike confronts this gap directly. It offers a sustained, multidisciplinary study of war’s causes, conduct, and consequences, drawing on history, politics, strategy, sociology, psychology, and international relations. Across three volumes — About War, War in Context, and War after Ukraine — the trilogy provides readers with an accessible yet rigorous framework for understanding why wars begin, how they are fought, and why they so rarely end as their initiators intend. War in Context builds upon this foundation by situating war in the modern world. It explores the role of the state, the anarchic nature of the international system, and the ways in which states justify and manage ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Can war be justified? Pacifists answer that it cannot; they oppose war and advocate for nonviolent alternatives to war. But defenders of just war theory argue that in some circumstances, when the effectiveness of nonviolence is limited, wars can be justified.In this book, two philosophers debate this question, drawing on contemporary scholarship and new developments in thinking about pacifism and just war theory. Andrew Fiala defends the pacifist position, while Jennifer Kling defends just war traditions. Fiala argues that pacifism follows from the awful reality of war and the nonviolent goal of building a more just and peaceful world. Kling argues that war is sometimes justified when it is a last-ditch, necessary effort to defend people and their communities from utter destruction and death. Pulling from global traditions and histories, their debate will captivate anyone who has wondered or worried about the morality of political violence and military force. Topics discussed include ethical questions of self-defense and other-defense, the great analogy between individuals and states, evolving technologies and methods of warfighting, moral injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, broader political and communal issues, and the problem of regional security in a globalizing world. The authors consider cultural and religious issues as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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What exactly is contemporary war art in the West today? This book considers the place of contemporary war art in the 2020s, a whole generation after 9/11 and long past the ‘War on Terror’.Exploring the role contemporary art plays within conversations around war and imperialism, the book brings together chapters from international contemporary artists, theorists and curators, alongside the voices of contemporary war artists through original edited interviews.It addresses newly emerged contexts in which war is found: not only sites of contemporary conflicts such as Ukraine, Yemen and Syria, but everywhere in western culture, from social media to ‘culture’ wars. With interviews from official war artists working in the UK, the US, and Australia, such as eX de Medici (Australia) and David Cotterrell (UK), as well as those working in post-colonial contexts, such as Baptist Coelho (India), the editors reflect on contemporary processes of memorialisation and the impact of British colonisation in Australia, India and its relation to historical conflicts. It focuses on three overlapping themes: firstly, the role of memory and amnesia in colonial contexts; secondly, the complex role of ‘official’ war art; and thirdly, questions of testimony and knowing in relation to alleged war crimes, torture and genocide.Richly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A prize-winning historian reveals how Stalin—not Hitler—was the animating force of World War II in this major new history.World War II endures in the popular imagination as a heroic struggle between good and evil, with villainous Hitler driving its events. But Hitler was not in power when the conflict erupted in Asia—and he was certainly dead before it ended. His armies did not fight in multiple theaters, his empire did not span the Eurasian continent, and he did not inherit any of the spoils of war. That central role belonged to Joseph Stalin. The Second World War was not Hitler’s war; it was Stalin’s war. Drawing on ambitious new research in Soviet, European, and US archives, Stalin’s War revolutionizes our understanding of this global conflict by moving its epicenter to the east. Hitler’s genocidal ambition may have helped unleash Armageddon, but as McMeekin shows, the war which emerged in Europe in September 1939 was the one Stalin wanted, not Hitler. So, too, did the Pacific war of 1941–1945 fulfill Stalin’s goal of unleashing a devastating war of attrition between Japan and the “Anglo-Saxon” capitalist powers he viewed as his ultimate adversary. McMeekin also reveals the extent to which Soviet Communism ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Clothing Goes to War: Creativity Inspired by Scarcity in World War II is the story of clothing use when manufacturing for civilians nearly stopped and raw materials and workers across the globe were shifted to war work. Governments mandated rationing programmes in many countries to regulate the limited supply, in hopes that the burden of austerity would be equally shared. Unfortunately, as the war progressed and resources dwindled, neither ration tickets nor money could buy what did not exist on store shelves. Many people had to get by with their already limited wardrobes, often impacted by the global economic depression of the previous decade. Creativity, courage and perseverance came into play in caring for clothing using handicraft skills including sewing, knitting, mending, darning and repurposing to make limited wardrobes last during long years of austerity and deprivation. This fascinating page-turner is the first cross cultural account of the difficulties faced by common people experiencing clothing scarcity and rationing during World War II. In person interviews of women from over ten countries are contextualized with stories of the roles played by newly developed textiles, gendered dress in the workplace, handicraft skills often forgotten today, romance and weddings, rationing represented in war ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness World War I explores one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century.Become an eyewitness to the first conflict fought on a global scale in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of World War One. Made in collaboration with The Imperial War Museum, children will be mesmerised by learning about the world-changing events that led to the start of the conflict.This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into life in the muddy trenches and what it was like to be a soldier, along with a broader picture of the events that took place causing the war to start. Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents, this is an eyewitness view of the conflict dubbed the "the war to end all wars".Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on the First World War, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature.- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness World War I introduces the ultimate guide to the first ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This third edition of Moral Constraints on War offers a principle by principle presentation of the ethics of war as is found in the age-old tradition of the Just War. Parts one and two trace the evolution of Just War Theory, analyzing the principles of jus ad bellum and jus in bello: the principles that determine the conditions under which it is just to start a war and then conduct military operations. Each chapter provides a historical background of the principle under discussion and an in-depth analysis of its meaning. More so than in the previous editions, there is a special focus on the transcultural nature of the principles. Besides theoretical clarifications, each of the principles is also put to the test with numerous historical and contemporary examples. In Part three, Just War Theory is applied in three specific case studies: the use of the atomic bomb against Japan in World War II, the Korean War (1950-53), and the use of armed drones in the "war on terror." Bringing together an international coterie of philosophers and political scientists, this accessible and practical guide offers both students of military ethics and of international relations rich, up-to-date insights into the pluralistic character ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the Second World War.A war history book for children that will take them through the events of World War II in a simple, illustrated, and fascinating way! The answers to the most pressing questions about the second world war are encapsulated in the pages of this children''s book.DK Eyewitness World War II captures the imaginations of children aged 9-12 years and teaches them about the main battles, key players, technological advances, and everyday people caught in the middle of WWII. This World War II book for kids includes: - The perfect introduction to a subject that fascinates children and ties in with a key school topic- Fresh new look with updated photography, fun diagrams, and new "eyewitness" features- Updated information by expert consultants in the field- A unique visual approach that immerses children on every page and an added wall chart is full of facts and imagesIn 1939 the world was in turmoil - Europe had declared war, and in the years to come, countries like Japan and the United States would also join the global conflict. In collaboration with the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Explore the history of the people, politics, and events of World War II - one of the most destructive events in world history.If you''re keen on military history and World War II, this book is for you. This complete visual guide covers the events leading up to the war, major military battles around the globe, and the aftermath and its effects on our world today.Inside the pages of this chronological retelling, World War II is captured in hundreds of compelling images and eyewitness accounts of people involved in the epic conflict. Discover:- Comprehensive and objective coverage of every major military conflict and its impact on the rest of the war, with vivid descriptions and first-person accounts- Biography spreads highlight major military and political figures such as Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, Benito Mussolini, and Joseph Stalin- Find out about key battles, political, and economic forces, and technological advances that influenced the course of the war- Packed with striking graphics - including rarely seen colour photographs- Cross-referencing appears throughout, with timelines and global maps establishing an overview of each year of the conflict- Features on everyday life in the war and the discovery of Holocaust concentration camps add to the wider picture- ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The newest book from the hit BBC One TV show The Repair Shop, in which the experts commemorate the 80th anniversary of the international ending of World War II, with popular repairs from the era. The latest book based on the BBC's BAFTA Award winning show, The Repair Shop: World War II marks the 80th anniversary of the international ending of World War II by sharing objects from the era and the stories behind them. Chapters include Secrets and Spies: 1939-44 Spycraft and Codebreaking; The Home Front; Children and the War; War in the Skies; The War Abroad; and Homecoming and Remembrance. See inside the home workshops of the experts for the first time as they share their favorite World War II mends. Featured experts are Will Kirk, Brenton West, Mark Stuckey, the Teddy Bear Ladies, Suzie Fletcher, Dom Chinea, Kirsten Ramsay, Chris Shaw, Lucia Scalisi and Steve Fletcher. From a landgirl doll to an airman's jacket, war medals to ceramic poppies, The Repair Shop: World War II explores the war in Britain and beyond through a range of fascinating objects and touching stories.

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A brand-new novel from the RNA award-winning author of Bobby's War'A gripping series. I've loved every one and this latest is no exception!' Rosie GoodwinIt's 1942 and the Second World War rages across Europe. Maggie Carpenter leaves her quiet life as a teacher in Manchester to join a team of women working the canals, hauling supplies across wartime Britain. Cramped cabins, no running water and relentless labour become her new reality.Thrown together with two strangers - each hiding secrets of their own - Maggie finds unlikely friendship and a spark of love in a young Army chaplain. But as past wounds resurface, she must decide if she can trust again . . .Maggie's War is a stirring story of friendship, love and courage in the face of war. 'Suffused with extensive research, as well as secrets and sympathy. Saga readers will love this WW2 tale of canal boat life on "the cut".' Mollie WaltonReaders are loving Maggie's War:'Family saga at its best''I thoroughly enjoyed this book and cant wait for the next one''A real page turner''Captivating read' Don't miss the first four books in the collection - Lily's War, RNA winning Bobby's War, Hannah's War and RNA award shortlisted Bridget's ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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New York Times 10 Best Books of 2020Sunday Times best books for Autumn 2020Guardian critics'' pick for Autumn 2020Wall Street Journal notable book of 2020The time since the Second World War has been seen by some as the longest uninterrupted period of harmony in human history: the ''long peace'', as Stephen Pinker called it. But despite this, there has been a military conflict ongoing every year since 1945. The same can be said for every century of recorded history. Is war, therefore, an essential part of being human? In War, Professor Margaret MacMillan explores the deep links between society and war and the questions they raise. We learn when war began - whether among early homo sapiens or later, as we began to organise ourselves into tribes and settle in communities. We see the ways in which war reflects changing societies and how war has brought change - for better and worse.Economies, science, technology, medicine, culture: all are instrumental in war and have been shaped by it - without conflict it we might not have had penicillin, female emancipation, radar or rockets. Throughout history, writers, artists, film-makers, playwrights, and composers have been inspired by war - whether to condemn, exalt ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Learn about the rise of Adolf Hitler, Pearl Harbour and the D-Day Landings in The WWII Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about World War 2 in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for beginners looking to learn and war experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The WWII Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of World War 2, with:- More than 100 ground-breaking ideas on the Second World War- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe World War II Book is the perfect introduction to the biggest war in history, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject, and politics and history students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you''ll discover more than 90 of the key ideas and events during and surrounding the conflict, through exciting ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In the twenty years since the publication of War Is a Force that Gives Us Meaning, Chris Hedges has not wanted to write another book on the subject of war-until now, with the outbreak of war in Ukraine. In fifteen short chapters, Chris Hedges astonishes us with his clear and cogent argument against war, not on philosophical grounds or through moral arguments, but in an irrefutable stream of personal encounters with the victims of war, from veterans and parents to gravely wounded American serviceman who served in the Iraq War, to survivors of the Holocaust, to soldiers in the Falklands War, among others. Hedges reported from Sarajevo, and was in the Balkans to witness the collapse of the Soviet Union. Today it is important again to be reminded who are the victors of the spoils of war and of other unerring truths, not only in this war but in all modern wars, where civilians are always the main victims, and the tools and methods of war are capable of so much destruction it boggles the mind.

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War has been a constant of human history. From the fortified settlements of the Neolithic to the trenches of the Somme, from the Cold War nuclear standoff to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, organised violence has shaped the destinies of peoples, nations, and empires. Yet despite its persistence, war remains one of the least understood of human activities. Too often it is confused with warfare, reduced to the mechanics of battles and technology, rather than recognised as a political act with profound consequences. The Making Sense of War trilogy by Christopher K. Pike confronts this gap directly. It offers a sustained, multidisciplinary study of war’s causes, conduct, and consequences, drawing on history, politics, strategy, sociology, psychology, and international relations. Across three volumes — About War, War in Context, and War after Ukraine — the trilogy provides readers with an accessible yet rigorous framework for understanding why wars begin, how they are fought, and why they so rarely end as their initiators intend. About War, the first volume in the trilogy, introduces the central distinction between war and warfare. War is defined as the hostile use of organised violence for political ends; warfare concerns the conduct of that violence through tactics, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Winner of the 2015 Man Booker International Prize War & War begins at a point of danger: on a dark train platform Korim is on the verge of being attacked and robbed by thuggish teenagers. From here, we are carried along by the insistent voice of this nervous clerk. Desperate, at times almost mad, but also keenly empathic, Korim has discovered in a small Hungarian town''s archives an antique manuscript of startling beauty: it narrates the epic tale of brothers-in-arms struggling to return home from a disastrous war.Korim is determined to do away with himself, but before he commits suicide, he feels he must escape to New York with the precious manuscript and commit it to eternity by typing it all out onto the world wide web. Following Korim with obsessive realism through the streets of New York (from his landing in a Bowery flophouse to his move far uptown with a mad interpreter), War and War relates his encounters with a fascinating range of people in a world torn between viciousness and mysterious beauty.Following the eight chapters of War & War is a short ''prequel acting as a sequel'', ''Isaiah'', which brings us to a dark bar, years before ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This visual guide tells the story of the bloodiest war America ever fought through photos and easy-to-understand explanations.This book for children aged 9 - 12 ventures into the history of America''s Civil War and familiarises children with American history and how it became the country it is today. Each chapter explores people, causes, and consequences of America''s bloodiest conflict. Inside the pages of this children''s civil war book, you''ll discover:- Full-page profiles about key figures and battles- Civil War-era photography and illustration depicting important events and artefacts- Accurate historical information, faithful presentation of African American history in the context of the Civil War- Unusual and remarkable stories such as the Thanksgiving drummer boy''s and accounts of the war through personal lettersAmerica spent five years fighting its most destructive war and one that showed a deeply divided country with union states on the one side and confederate states on the other. This civil war book shows what led up to the conflict and zooms into the most important events, battles, and leaders. This book further explores war memorabilia, eyewitness accounts and the abolition of slavery. Children will be excited to learn about famous figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Covers US forces in Berlin during the Cold War, from their arrival in July 1945, through to the departure of American Berlin Brigade in 1994.Cold War Berlin – An Island City Volume 4: US Forces in Berlin – Preparing For War 1945–1994 examines how the troops of the US Army’s Berlin Brigade prepared for war: the units that made up the brigade; how it trained; how it was equipped; how it planned to defend the city; and also looks at the Special Forces units that served alongside it.At the end of the Second World War, the victors split Germany into three zones of occupation, and Berlin was divided into four sectors: one each for the British, Americans, French and Soviets. The western part of the city lay well within eastern Germany, cut off from immediate friendly military support and, as the Cold War developed, was surrounded by around 420,000 Soviet troops of the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany (GSFG) – the shock troops who would lead the invasion of Western Europe in the event of a war against NATO. There were also 180,000 East German troops of the Nationale Volksarmee, supported by tens of thousands of paramilitary police and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This book comprises essays that focus on a range of thinkers who challenge the boundaries of the just war tradition.The ethics of war scholarship has become a rigid and highly disciplined activity, closely associated with a very particular canon of thinkers. This volume moves beyond this by presenting thinkers not typically regarded as part of that canon but who have interesting and potentially important things to say about the ethics of war. The book presents 20 profile essays on an eclectic cast of heretics, humanists, and radicals, from ancient Greece to the twenty-first century, who lived through and theorized about violence. The book asks how ethics of war scholars might benefit from engaging with them. Some of these thinkers engage directly with—to augment or criticize—the just war tradition, while others contribute to military thinking across the ages, pushing the boundaries of what was acceptable in war. Many proffer alternative moral frameworks regarding the legitimacy of political violence. The present volume thus invites scholars to reconsider the ethics of war in a way that challenges the standard delineation between just war theory, realism, and pacifism and to reflect on how those positions might inform our own approach to these matters.This book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Napier family are famous for their military exploits in the Peninsular War. Charles served in the 50th and 102nd Foot, George in the 52nd and 71st Foot and William (the famous historian of the Peninsular War) who served with the 43rd Foot. Two or three of them were always serving in the Peninsula at any given time and all suffered a number of severe wounds. William has a basic biography written of him and his famous _History of the Peninsular War_Â is littered with his personal and professional prejudices; Charles wrote a form of autobiography, mostly dealing with his later India campaigns; and virtually nothing has been written on poor George, despite the fact that he commanded the storming party at Ciudad Rodrigo, where he was severely wounded. However, much of this writing emanates from decades after they fought, when memories and changing political attitudes had clearly affected their writing. _At War With Wellington_ focuses on their private letters penned immediately from the front, without that dreaded hindsight. They are packed with detail of the horrors of battle and siege warfare, but also show life in the Army, the close bond between the three brothers while serving close to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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LP vinyl - V rámci katalogové kampaně vycházejí v reedici desky skupiny War. Pro zájemce tak jesou na vinylech k dispozici alba War (1971), All Day Music (1971), The World Is A Ghetto (1972), Deliver The Word (1973) a Why Can't We Be Friends? (1975). V rámci katalogové kampaně vycházejí v reedici desky skupiny War. Pro zájemce tak jesou na vinylech k dispozici alba War (1971), All Day Music (1971), The World Is A Ghetto (1972), Deliver The Word (1973) a Why Can't We Be Friends? (1975). War (původně Eric Burdon and War) je americká funk-rocková kapela z Long Beach v Kalifornii, známá několika hitovými písněmi, včetně Spill the Wine, The World Is a Ghetto, The Cisco Kid, Low Rider a Summer). Jejich album The World Is a Ghetto bylo nejprodávanějším albem Billboard Chart roku 1973. Rok vydání : 1971 (3.album) Rok reedice : 2022 Seznam stop LP Sun Oh Son / Lonely Feelin' / Back Home / War Drums / Vibeka / Fidel's Fantasy

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Discover the key battles, tactics, technologies and turning points of the First World War - the epic conflict that was supposed to be "the war to end all wars". Combining authoritative, exciting text and bold images The World War I Book explores the historical background to the war, its causes, all of the key events across the major theatres of conflict, and its aftermath. Using the original, graphic-led approach of the series, entries profile more than 90 of the key events during and surrounding the conflict - from the growing tensions between Europe's major powers to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the German invasion of Belgium, the endless slaughter in the trenches, the American entry into the war, the Russian Revolution, the Armistice, and the creation of the League of Nations.In this book, you can explore the following: -Key milestones of the First World War – exploring the technologies, tactics, and turning points. -Main theatres of the conflict and the experience of war – from civilian life to the horrors of gas attacks. -Bold imagery and clear text with insightful and inspiring quotes from military leaders and historiansOffering a uniquely compelling, accessible, and immediate history of the war, The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Explore World War II in unprecedented detail with this compelling geographical guide.If you''re interested in finding out more about one of the deadliest wars in history, then this war book is perfect for you. World War II Map by Map is an intricately detailed history book, that will encourage you to get a sense of the magnitude, mobility and speed at which the colossal armies swept through these vast landscapes during a war that claimed millions of lives and spanned through many areas globally. Follow the key developments of World War II in unprecedented visual detail, with more than 100 specially created historical maps covering all major theatres of war. Discover how the conflict raged around the globe on land, air, and sea, while timelines provide an in-depth chronology of events. Beautiful archival photographs, contemporary artifacts, and profiles of famous leaders reveal the full story of the war that shaped the modern world. So what are you waiting for? Journey back in time and uncover:- 9 main contemporary maps, including battle maps from both Allies and Axis countries, explain key events. - Easy-to-read text panels to accompany the maps for a deeper understanding of each topic. - Set out into ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A must read'' - Margaret Atwood''It would be hard to find a book that feels more important or original'' - Viv Groskop, ObserverExtraordinary stories from Soviet women who fought in the Second World War - from the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature"Why, having stood up for and held their own place in a once absolutely male world, have women not stood up for their history? Their words and feelings? A whole world is hidden from us. Their war remains unknown... I want to write the history of that war. A women''s history."In the late 1970s, Svetlana Alexievich set out to write her first book, The Unwomanly Face of War, when she realized that she grew up surrounded by women who had fought in the Second World War but whose stories were absent from official narratives. Travelling thousands of miles, she spent years interviewing hundreds of Soviet women - captains, tank drivers, snipers, pilots, nurses and doctors - who had experienced the war on the front lines, on the home front and in occupied territories. As it brings to light their most harrowing memories, this symphony of voices reveals a different side of war, a new range of feelings, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE RICHARD & JUDY PICK 'Deliciously dark and utterly addictive — my favourite Ruth Ware yet’ LUCY FOLEYEveryone wanted her lifeSomeone wanted her dead It was Hannah who found April’s body ten years ago. It was Hannah who didn’t question what she saw that day. Did her testimony put an innocent man in prison? She needs to know the truth. Even if it means questioning her own friends. Even if it means putting her own life at risk. Because if the killer wasn’t a stranger, it's someone she knows . . . PRAISE FOR THE IT GIRL: 'An absolute belter. Could not put it down! I thought I knew who the killer was. Then I was CERTAIN it was another person! Then DEFINITELY another! Great characterisation, glamorous setting, all round FABALISS!' Marian Keyes 'A cracking read – and that ending!' Shari Lapena 'Every Ruth Ware novel is a unique and unexpected gem and this one is no exception. A heady, tense, slowburn dream of a book, multi-layered and steeped in atmosphere and peril. I loved every page' Lisa Jewell 'Absolutely brilliant murder mystery - seamless, flawless, perfectly clued and utterly gripping' Sophie Hannah 'Impeccably crafted and totally compulsive – you’ll ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A superbly revealing account of a dreadful and profoundly sad war'' ALASTAIR CAMPBELL''This extraordinary book gives us a unique insight into why and how Japan fought such an appalling war'' NICK HEWERA new perspective on Japan during the Asia-Pacific War, using remarkable first-hand Japanese source material.Even after eighty years since the end of a conflict that killed thirty-five million people, there remains deeply-felt bitterness and anger about the way the Asia-Pacific War was fought, especially by the Japanese. The war in the East stretched from Hawaii to India - with Japanese forces attacking Singapore, China and Malaysia, as well as bombing the north coast of Australia. The Allied forces, led by the US, waged an island-by-island counteroffensive that eventually saw the invasion of the Japanese homeland. Japan has been vilified for the countless examples of its cruelty to civilians and prisoners of war. These criticisms have led to a backlash in Japan, where many deny that the accusations are true. By going back to the origins of modern Japan, and by using only Japanese accounts, Japan''s War: Hirohito''s Holy War against the West offers a powerful account of the conflict and explains in detail why the Japanese conducted the war ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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During the Second World War, across the frontline as well as on the Home Front, millions of people recorded their thoughts of their experiences - whether in letters, their personal diaries or those prosecuting the war giving speeches. Much as Letters of Note celebrated the great letters written through history, so Words of War allows the Imperial War Museum to showcase its incredible array of first-hand material to shine a light on how people journeyed through the 1939-45 conflict.Ten chapters take the reader chronologically through the key moments of the war: from the retreat to Dunkirk to the battle of the Atlantic; the savage fighting in the jungles of the far East to the RAF Bomber Command''s campaign in Europe; the discovery of the Nazi''s concentration camp system to the war''s ultimate conclusion at the Nuremburg trials. One hundred documents are researched and selected by the Imperial War Museum''s expert archivists, with commentary from their head Antony Richards explaining the significance of each and placing it in context to the war''s progression. Readers will be able to engage and empathise with the writers in a thought-provoking and immediate way.

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Combining military theory and raw accounts of its practice, Carl von Clausewitz''s treatise On War has had a profound influence on subsequent thinking on warfare. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction by Anatol Rapoport.Writing at the time of Napoleon''s greatest campaigns, Prussian soldier and writer Carl von Clausewitz created this landmark treatise on the art of warfare, which presented war as part of a coherent system of political thought. In line with Napoleon''s own military actions, he illustrated the need to annihilate the enemy and make a strong display of one''s power in an ''absolute war'' without compromise. But he was also careful to distinguish between war and politics, arguing that war could only be justified when debate was no longer adequate, and that if undertaken, its aim should ultimately be to improve the wellbeing of the nation, pioneering the notion of war as ''politics by other means''.This edition contains a detailed introduction, examining von Clausewitz''s skill and reputation as a writer, philosopher and political thinker, as well as a bibliography, notes and a glossary.Carl von Clausewitz (1780-1831) was a Prussian soldier and writer who entered the Prussian Military at the age of twelve with the rank ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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