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Of course, we are entirely dependent on plants for our foodand the air we breathe, but did you know that 5,000 mature English oak treeswere used in the construction of Admiral Nelsonâ ™s flagship HMS Victory, or thatsweet peas were involved in the birth of the science of genetics? King Cottonwas the driver of the slave trade, which was the first domino to fall in the AmericanRevolution, and cotton was also the catalyst for the Industrial Revolution. These,and many other extraordinary facts in FiftyPlants that Changed the Course of History, highlight the dynamic ways inwhich plants have influenced human history.This beautifully designed and illustrated volume provides anengaging guide to the fifty key plants that have had the most impact on humanhistory. Packed full of information, the book includes details about thehabitat and characteristics of each plant, fact boxes, full colour photographs andlovely botanical illustrations. Weaving together strands of economic, politicaland agricultural history, each entry is a fascinating look at the mostinfluential plants known to mankind.

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â ¢ Fifty Railways that Changed the Course of History is afascinating and beautifully presented guide to the train lines and rail companies thathave had the greatest impact on modern civilization.â ¢ Entries range from the Metropolitan Line of the LondonUnderground, the worldâ ™s first underground railway, to the Pacific Railroad, thefirst transcontinental railroad in North America.â ¢ In order to justify the assertion that they literally changedthe course of history, each railway is judged by its influence in fivecategories: Engineering, Society, commerce, Politics, and Military.Â

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From the Stone Age to the present day, no technology has had a more profound impact on mankind than watercraft. Boats and ships made possible the settlement and conquest of new worlds. They determined the victors of history-changing wars and aided the spread of new philosophies, technologies and religions. Even today, virtually everything we purchase and consume depends on seaborne trade.Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History is more than just a delight for lovers of the sea â “ itâ ™s a virtual history of the world told through the boats and ships that influenced how and where people lived, the ideas they exchanged and how they won and lost the battles that set the course of later generations and millennia. Beautifully illustrated with art and photographs, it is a guide to how men and women went to sea in every age and place.

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Discover the truth behind the world s biggest historical howlers!History is full of daring deeds, mighty heroes and incredible inventions. But it s also full of humongous FAILS! Athena Kugblenu - comedian and writer on CBBC s Horrible Histories - explores them all, whether it be the silly mishaps that changed the course of history or the mistakes that did us all a favour.From the Titanic lookout who forgot his binoculars or the astronaut who taped over the Moon landings, to the famous inventors who failed THOUSANDS of times before getting something right, the amazing scientists who ACCIDENTALLY invented life-saving medicines and the businesses that went bust and bounced back better - take a riotous ride through history and discover the epic fails that changed the world.

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From prehistory to the present day, colours have shaped our world in more ways than you might expect.In The Stories and Secrets of Colour, young readers can explore the many meanings behind and uses for colour all over the world, from the Tuareg people of North Africa and their striking blue clothes, to why saffron is so expensive and what makes flamingos pink. Through colour, we discover amazing facts about animals and plants, learn how colours have changed the course of history and find out how different colours affect our moods and health.Vivid, imaginative full-spread illustrations from artist Sirjana Kaur are a joyful celebration of colour and award-winning Susie Brook s text reveals how colour is infused into every part of our lives.

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Full of incredible tales of achievement and ingenuity, Engineers celebrates the greatest engineers that ever lived and the stamp they have left on our world. Learn all about how engineering projects have changed the course of history and added to human progress, from those who built the Great Pyramid in Egypt to the Industrial Revolution and beyond. Discover the impressive structures of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the first forays into space travel, and the pioneering computer scientists of today.From initial concepts to prototypes and finished designs, Engineers is full to bursting with technical drawings, specially commissioned artworks, blueprints and virtual tours that help bring engineering s greatest structures, inventions and technological breakthroughs to life.

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On the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament, this book captures an important moment in contemporary history: how a grassroots women s movement, harking back to the suffragettes and second wave feminists of the 1970s and 1980s, took on the political establishment - and changed the course of history. Through a collection of over thirty essays and photographs, some of the women involved tell the story of the five-year campaign to protect women s sex-based rights. Author J.K.Rowling explains why she used her global reach to stand up for women. Leading SNP MP Joanna Cherry writes of how she risked her political career for her beliefs. Survivors of male violence who MSPs refused to meet are given the voice they were denied at Holyrood.Ash Regan MSP recounts what it was like to become the first government minister to resign on a question of principle since the SNP came to power in 2007. Former prison governor Rhona Hotchkiss charts how changes in prison policy in Scotland led to the controversy over Isla Bryson. It is the story of women who risked their job, reputation, even the bonds of family and friendship, to make their voices heard, and ended up - unexpectedly - contributing to the downfall of Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland s first woman first minister.Above all, it is the story of the women who wouldn t wheesht.

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[He] inspired a generation ... He changed the course of history Barack ObamaAs Martin Luther King, Jr. prepared for the Birmingham campaign in early 1963, he drafted the final sermons for Strength to Love, a volume of his best-known lectures. King had begun working on the sermons during a fortnight in jail in July 1962 and A Gift of Love includes these classic sermons, along with two new lectures. Drawing inspiration from both his Christian faith and the non-violent philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, A Gift of Love illustrates King s vision of love and peaceful action as social and political forces for change.

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George Stephanopoulos, former senior advisor to President Clinton and for more than 20 years anchor of This Week and co-anchor of Good Morning America, recounts the crises that decided the course of history, from the place 12 presidents made their highest-pressure decisions: the White House Situation Room.No room better defines American power and its role in the world than the White House Situation Room. And yet, none is more shrouded in secrecy and mystery. Created under President Kennedy, the Sit Room has been the epicenter of crisis management for presidents for more than six decades. Time and again, the decisions made within the Sit Room complex affect the lives of every person on this planet. Detailing close calls made and disasters narrowly averted, THE SITUATION ROOM will take readers through dramatic turning points in a dozen presidential administrations, including:- Incredible minute-by-minute transcripts from the Sit Room after both Presidents Kennedy and Reagan were shot- The shocking moment when Henry Kissinger raised the military alert level to DEFCON III while President Nixon was drunk in the White House residence- The extraordinary scene when President Carter asked for help from secret government psychics to rescue American hostages in Iran- A vivid retelling of the harrowing hours during the 9/11 attack- New details from Obama administration officials leading up to the raid on Osama Bin Laden- And a first-ever account of January 6th from the staff inside the Sit RoomTHE SITUATION ROOM is the definitive, past-the-security-clearance look at the room where it happened, and the people-the famous and those you ve never heard of-who have made history within its walls.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLEROn the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament, this book captures an important moment in contemporary history: how a grassroots women s movement, harking back to the suffragettes and second wave feminists of the 1970s and 1980s, took on the political establishment - and changed the course of history.Through a collection of over thirty essays and photographs, some of the women involved tell the story of the five-year campaign to protect women s sex-based rights. Author J.K. Rowling explains why she used her global reach to stand up for women. Leading SNP MP Joanna Cherry writes of how she risked her political career for her beliefs. Survivors of male violence who MSPs refused to meet are given the voice they were denied at Holyrood. Ash Regan MSP recounts what it was like to become the first government minister to resign on a question of principle since the SNP came to power in 2007. Former prison governor Rhona Hotchkiss charts how changes in prison policy in Scotland led to the controversy over Isla Bryson.It is the story of women who risked their job, reputation, even the bonds of family and friendship, to make their voices heard, and ended up - unexpectedly - contributing to the downfall of Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland s first woman first minister.Above all, it is the story of the women who wouldn t wheesht.

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The Writer⠙s Lot explores the working lives of eighteenth-century French authors⠔celebrities and unknowns⠔at a time when their example, if not often their ideas, changed the course of history. Taking the measure of ⠜literary France⠝ as a whole, Robert Darnton offers rare insight into the social ferment of the Age of Revolution.

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The prestigious Design Museum looks back at the most iconic shoes of recent history in this stylish and informative book.Shoes hold a special place in the hearts of many people, and their design can range from the humble and practical to the exquisite. Whether mass-produced or individually hand-crafted, designed for practicality or to make a bold fashion statement, shoes never fail to exert a fascination on the popular imagination.Here, the Design Museum studies the top fifty shoe designs that have made an impact in the world of design today - from the 1863 Frye boot worn by soldiers during the American Civil War to Manolo Blahnik s 1994 Campari Mary Janes , and many in between. Discover the social changes that affected the evolution of shoe design, and the developments in technology that transformed the manufacture of footwear. With stunning photography selected by the Design Museum, Fifty Shoes That Changed the World is the perfect gift for fashionistas and design enthusiasts of all ages.

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Everything around us is designed and the word design has become part of our everyday experience. But how much do we know about it? Fifty Bags That Changed the World imparts that knowledge, listing the top 50 handbags, cases and backpacks that have made a substantial impact in the world of fashion and design today. From the Gladstone s original 1860 red budget box to the 1984 Hermès Birkin bag, each entry offers a short appraisal to explore what has made their iconic status and the designers that give them a special place in design history.

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Fashion design is both an industrial and cultural phenomenon. It stretches from the glamorous catwalks of fashion epicentres, to the industrial factories in far-flung countries. It is ever-changing, and reflects the desires and aspirations of society. It discovers and capitalizes on advances in technology. The collection of dresses in this book provides an introduction to the path fashion has taken in the past century. It is a story that embraces social and economic change and radically fluctuating positions on gender and sexuality. From the 1915 Delphos Pleated Dress to Cher s 1988 Oscars dress, these are dresses that have gained a special place in design history.With stunning photography selected by the Design Museum, Fifty Dresses that Changed the World is the perfect gift for fashionistas and design enthusiasts of all ages.

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Explore the tyrants who have shaped the course of history. All power corrupts, but absolute power can turn people into absolute monsters. The true stories behind the men and women who led tyrannies around the world. This is history ... but not as you know it.Leading readers through all of world history, Ben Gazur looks at how tyrants and their regimes have shaped the course of humanity from the earliest times right up until the modern day. From the first Ancient Greek tyrants to those who still dominate nations today, dictators have always been pulling the strings.In 50 bite-sized chapters spanning thousands of years, A Short History of the World in 50 Tyrants examines their rise to power, how they stayed there and how they were overthrown, investigating their lives and crimes. Readers will learn how Catherine the Great seized the throne from her own husband, how Adolf Hitler created a cult of personality to assume complete control, and how Julius Caesar met his end under a rain of stabs on the senate floor.Follow the whims, eccentricities and evil acts of dictators across the millennia, such as the deadly search for immortality by the first Chinese Emperor, the wily machinations of the Emperor Augustus and the crushing brutality of Pol Pot’s rule.Also available:A Short History of the World in 50 Places (9781789291971)A Short History of the World in 50 Animals (9781789292954)A Short History of the World in 50 Books (9781789294088)A Short History of the World in 50 Lies (9781789294606)A Short History of the World in 50 Failures (9781789296938)

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A missing starlet.An unsolved mystery.Can Lily save Hollywood⠙s next big movie star?Lily Jones is thrilled to find herself in the 1950s. She misses her life from 2024 but has a blossoming romance with her musician friend Louis and her dream job working on a movie set.The lead actress Kitty Fox is a rising star, yet Lily recalls that after this movie she goes missing, her disappearance an unsolved mystery that barely makes a ripple in Hollywood history.But as Lily begins to understand the brutal studio system of the 1950s she wonders if there might be something sinister at play.Whatever happened to Kitty Fox? Can Lily save her and change the course of history?Readers adore the Hotel Hollywood series:⠘A fabulous, sweepingly glamorous book ⠓ I was completely caught up in 50s Vegas and the mobsters, movie stars and murder that kept me turning the pages until the small hours.⠙ Amanda Lees⠘Brimming with wonderful characters, cracking dialogue, exquisite description and an intriguing mystery that kept me guessing all the way⠦ quite simply a joy.⠙ A.A. Chaudhuri⠘Crime, glamour and love - Lisa Hall⠙s latest time-slip novel is an absolute joy⠙ Annabel Kantaria⠘Full of Las Vegas glamour, thrills, nostalgia and vivid characters. I loved it!⠙ Louise Swanson⠘Fresh, fun and full of suspense. Crime-solving, time-hopping Lily Jones is a brilliant character and 1950s Vegas, in all its glamour and seediness, springs to life through her eyes.⠙ Joanna Dodd⠘Put Las Vegas mobsters, a couple of showgirls, and a sexy musician into a shaker, pour that into a martini glass and add a plot twist. Lily Jones is back in her latest time-hopping mystery guaranteed to knock your bobby socks off.⠙ Elena Hartwell⠘A brilliant timeslip novel⠦I love the mix of history, real people and fictional characters and the setting is beautifully imagined and compelling⠦ a page turner and a joy to read.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘Oh my days⠦ I love the glamour and glitz of the bygone era...so it is great that the author is recreating it and giving it more intrigue with an absolutely cracking case.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘This book made me so happy, I read it in a day⠦I loved it.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘The story rattles along at a pace⠦a book to remember.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

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An impressively presented guide to the 47 incumbents who have held the highest-ranking political office in the United States government. • An analysis of the politicians, statesmen and private individuals, and their lasting legacies that have helped shape the course of history • An insightful guide to the role of president from that envisaged by the Founding Fathers of America to the extensive executive powers of the political office today • Each president is presented within the context of major social, political and economic events and developments that have helped to shape the course of world history • Feature boxes present all the facts about each president, including their social, political, and religious backgrounds • Contains more than 460 stunning photographs, fine art paintings, contemporary sketches, artworks and maps This unparalleled reference book is a powerful guide to the 44 incumbents who have held the highest-ranking political office in the United States’ government. An amazing collection of photographs, paintings, sketches, election posters and documents illustrate this authoritative volume. Opening with George Washington, the book provides an in-depth analysis of each US president. Many presidents have shaped world history – Abraham Lincoln and the abolition of slavery, Roosevelt and the Panama Canal, the assassination of Kennedy. Key facts about every president, their term in office and their life stories are presented in domestic and international context. About the Author Professor Jon Roper became head of the Department for American Studies at Swansea University in 1996 and is now Director of Internationalisation in the School of Arts and Humanities. He is the author of The Contours of American Politics (Polity Press), The American Presidents: Heroic Leadership from Kennedy to Clinton (Edinburgh University Press), and Democracy and Its Critics:Anglo American Democratic Thought in the Nineteenth Century (Unwin Hyman).

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Inspired by true events, this is a gripping tale of love and resilience in wartime Germany, as one woman changes the course of history. An absorbing read The Times Full of impeccably researched WW2 detail. Compelling Daily MailHITLER HAD TWO FORTUNE TELLERS.ONE PREDICTED HIS RISE TO POWER, THE OTHER AIMED FOR HIS DEMISE.Berlin, 1940: Hitlerâ ™s army is on the rise. When he requests Edith Creutzen become his personal fortune teller, sheâ ™s left no choice but to accept.As the days pass and his trust in her grows, Edith soon realises how powerful she has become. Cold her guidance deceive the most dangerous man in the world?One person stands in her way: Hitlerâ ™s enigmatic right-hand man. Is he friend or foe, and would he still care for her if he knew where her loyalties lay?Armed with courage and conviction, Edith sets out to change the course of history. But the price of success is high, and the closer she gets, the more she stands to loseâ ¦PRAISE FOR J.C. MAETIS: Enticing, terrifying and heartbreaking Mandy Robotham, The Resistance Girl Darkly compelling Fiona Valpy, The Dressmaker s Gift A gripping, intriguing and moving read Anna Stuart, The Midwife of Auschwitz

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Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won t believe they re all trueBorn into the richest dynasty in the world, young Cleopatra has always dreamed of glory and empire. And when she defeats her brother and sister to become Pharaoh of Egypt, she is certain the gods have chosen her for greatness. But then Julius Caesar s war-fleet sails into her harbour -- and suddenly her country s destiny hangs by a thread ...Join Dominic Sandbrook as we follow the most famous queen of all from Alexandria to Rome, through doomed love affairs and epic battles, to the serpent s bite which will change the course of history.

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Dive back in time to discover the unbelievable stories of the past through an exciting new map-view of world history.Explore more than 200 vibrant maps showing the history of every continent in this gripping new view of world history for children aged 9-12.History as it Happened breaks down history into simple, manageable chunks. Watch the rise and fall of great empires and kingdoms, see how physical geography influenced the course of history, and learn how lucrative trade routes of spices and silk have all changed the way our world looks today in this fascinating guide.This exciting history map book for children offers:200 colourful maps telling the story of every continentâ ™s history.A kid-friendly breakdown of history told through maps to explain the roots of world events today.Striking illustrations and photos that will immerse children into the time and place in history.Hundreds of specially commissioned maps guide children through key moments in history or show how things changed over time, like ancient Rome s journey from its beginnings as a small kingdom to the growth of its power as a republic and its greatest glory as a continent-spanning empire. Historical photographs throughout bring the maps to life, alongside clear, bite-sized text that makes it easy to follow the story of humankind. With this piece-by-piece inclusive approach to investigating history and global content, this is a children s history atlas like no other!

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FOREWORD BY JAMES MURPHY Literally changed the course of my life James MurphyWhen someone says, You have to know your history... this is it. A pop culture classic for over two decades, now fully refreshed and updated as part of White Rabbit s Deep Cuts series, Last Night a DJ ... is the whole unruly story of dance music in one volume. It recreates the dancefloors that made history, conjuring their atmosphere with loving detail and bringing you the voices of the DJs and clubbers at their heart - from grime, garage, house, hip hop and disco, to techno, soul, reggae, rock n roll, and EDM. Whether musical outlaw, obsessive crate-digger or overpaid superstar, the DJ has been at the spinning centre of nightlife for a century, making parties wilder, pushing clubbers harder, and driving music into completely new shapes and styles. The chapter on Larry Levan alone transformed me into wanting to be your favoUrite DJ Questlove We can t tell the story of dance music without speaking the names of Sharon White and Judy Weinstein, so I welcome this vital update The Blessed Madonna

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Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories to discover amazing people and events that shaped our world.Meet the Timekeepers, a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track â “ and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaosâ ¦ When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and itâ ™s up to them to put things right. The Timekeepers travel back to 1890s New York City and the laboratory of Nikola Tesla. On the eve before Tesla is set to reveal his latest invention, the X-Ray Machine, the time pirate DeLay, disguised as Tesla s rival Thomas Edison, steals the machine. The Timekeepers begin a pursuit around NYC in search of the machine to ensure history stays on track.This childrenâ ™s chapter book series offers:- An introduction to history in a way that blends a fun story with real facts, and also includes a non-fiction section with additional information such as, timelines, quizzes, and a glossary.- Beautifully illustrated art accompanied by expertly written text.- An insight into different historical time periods, carries the theme of persistence through adversity, and shows the connection between the past and the present.Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories for 7 to 9 years olds that will help readers discover the amazing people and events that shaped our world. With a range of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover.More in the seriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? If you like The Timekeepers: Tesla Trap, then youâ ™ll love other titles in the series. Why not check out the second title in the series, The Timekeepers: Ancient Olympics to learn about the first ever Olympic Games, or First Flight and discover the events of the first ever successful aircraft flight?

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You ll cry for these brothers: for the men they became, for the boys they were, for the innocence they lost. Alex Schulman will take you deep into an emotional labyrinth Fredrik Backman, author of A Man Called Ove Years ago, they fled the lake house. Now, the brothers have returned. Three brothers return to the family cottage by the lake where, more than two decades earlier, a catastrophe changed the course of their lives. Now, they are here to scatter their mother s ashes - young men, estranged but bound together by the history that defines them. Their lives have been spent competing for their father s favour and their mother s love, in a household more like a minefield than a home. What really happened that summer day when everything was blown to pieces? The Survivors is a suspenseful, haunting novel about three brothers and their reckoning with the events of one disputed, disastrous summer.

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Arthur Miller s extraordinary masterpiece, Death of a Salesman changed the course of modern theatre, and has lost none of its power as an examination of American life. A man is not an orange. You can t eat the fruit and throw the peel away Willy Loman is on his last legs. Failing at his job, dismayed at his the failure of his sons, Biff and Happy, to live up to his expectations, and tortured by his jealousy at the success and happiness of his neighbour Charley and his son Bernard, Willy spirals into a well of regret, reminiscence, and A scathing indictment of the ultimate failure of the American dream, and the empty pursuit of wealth and success, is a harrowing journey. In creating Willy Loman, his destructively insecure anti-hero, Miller defined his aim as being to set forth what happens when a man does not have a grip on the forces of life .

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An epic new fantasy about a demon hunter and a foot soldier thrown together in a centuries-old war… and the forbidden love that could change the course of history.A bloody war between demons and the Vatican has waged for more than a century, with two elite soldiers now at its center: Selene Alleva, a high-ranking exorcist running from a dark family legacy, and orphan Jules Lacroix, recruited by the Vatican and unrivalled on the battlefield.When their paths cross over a series of unprecedented demon attacks, the distrust–and unwelcome attraction–they have for each other is immediate. But to get to the bottom of the breaches they strike an uneasy alliance to avoid suspicion. With Jules posing as Selene’s estranged fiance, they head to the Vatican in search of answers. But even as Selene questions who her most dangerous enemy is, Jules has begun to suspect that it’s him.Now Jules’ very existence challenges every truth Selene thought she knew, and suggests a terrible conspiracy at the heart of the Vatican. Unable to ignore their growing feelings, the two must make an impossible choice between love and duty.They say love conquers all – but can it win in a war between demons and exorcists? Or will it tear them apart…

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When an office cleaner steals candy from a bowl on a general s desk, it changes the course of history. The President of the People s Republic of China dies while in office. A heart attack is the official cause of death. Three days later, the Politburo announces the name of the new President. Eight months later, the CIA disguising expert who helped Rex Dalton on his last mission in China is killed in her home in Virginia. The next day, Josh Farley and his wife, Marissa, are abducted, and Rex is running out of time to save them. Then in Beijing, an office cleaner steals candy from a bowl on a general s desk. Â Two weeks later, Rex Dalton and his team help a defector escape from China, and the world is heading for war. HOLES IN THE WALL is a full-length novel, a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the thirteenth book in the electrifying Rex Dalton series and the sequel to The Shanghai Strain.

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Alongside artists such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, Richard Pousette-Dart (1916–1992) was one of the most important pioneers of Abstract Expressionism. Sixty outstanding works from all creative phases allow us to immerse ourselves in the colourful and multifaceted oeuvre of this remarkable artist. The American avant-garde movement of Abstract Expressionism radically changed the course of modern painting.Like many of his fellow artists, Pousette-Dart was intensely preoccupied with themes such as myth, spirituality, and the archaic. His light-flooded works often evoke ideas of transcendental force through motifs reminiscent of the firmament or the charged energy of celestial bodies. This opulent volume impressively presents Pousette-Dart’s art as a poetry of light.

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The Nazi Connection details Frederick William Winterbotham s work as Chief of the Air Intelligence Department in the British Secret Intelligence Service before World War II. Tasked with gathering intelligence on military aviation in potential adversary nations, Winterbotham focused on Germany, visiting the country multiple times as a civilian Air Ministry official. His apparent sympathy for Nazi ideology allowed him to gather vital information on Germany⠙s rearmament plans, while building relationships with high-ranking Nazis. Winterbotham was welcomed by top Nazi officials, including Alfred Rosenberg, and even met Hitler, Hess, and Göring. During his visits, Winterbotham learned about Hitler⠙s plans to invade the Soviet Union and gained insights into Germany s military preparations, including the emerging concept of blitzkrieg. Despite this critical intelligence, convincing British leaders to heed these warnings proved difficult. Winterbotham⠙s predictions were dismissed until Germany⠙s military aggression became undeniable. The Nazi Connection explores the complex web of espionage and deception surrounding Winterbotham⠙s mission. It questions how different the course of history might have been if Britain had acted on Winterbotham s intelligence about Nazi Germany⠙s intentions. This story of missed opportunities and high-stakes intelligence offers a fascinating look into the prelude to World War II.

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Years ago, they fled the lake house.Now, the brothers have returned. Three brothers return to the family cottage by the lake where, more than two decades earlier, a catastrophe changed the course of their lives. Now, they are here to scatter their mother s ashes - young men, estranged but bound together by the history that defines them. Their lives have been spent competing for their father s favour and their mother s love, in a household more like a minefield than a home. What really happened that summer day when everything was blown to pieces?The Survivors is a suspenseful, haunting novel about three brothers and their reckoning with the events of one disputed, disastrous summer.

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Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories to discover amazing people and events that shaped our world.Meet the Timekeepers, a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track â “ and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaosâ ¦ When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and itâ ™s up to them to put things right. In this installment, The Timekeepers are transported back in time to 1889 to visit the World s Fair and the unveiling of the newly-built Eiffel Tower. But shortly after arrival, DeLay steals the blueprints for the building! It s up to the Timekeepers to track down the plans for the building, stop DeLay and save the day.This childrenâ ™s chapter book series offers:- An introduction to history in a way that blends a fun story with real facts, and also includes a non-fiction section with additional information such as, timelines, quizzes, and a glossary.- Beautifully illustrated art accompanied by expertly written text.- An insight into different historical time periods, showing children the connection between past and present.Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories for 7 to 9 year-olds that will help readers discover the amazing people and events that shaped our world. With a range of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is the ideal chapter book for any adventure lover.More in the seriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there? If you like The Timekeepers: Eiffel Tower Emergency, then youâ ™ll love other titles in the series. Why not try The Timekeepers: Ancient Olympics to learn about the first ever Olympic Games, or First Flight and discover the events of the first successful aeroplane flight?

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The story that changed the world of the TMNT collected in one giant volume! Read how the Rat KingÂ’s nefarious game challenges the Turtles like nothing before.Experience the complete story of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Armageddon Game in chronological order, featuring every prelude issue and tie-in! For millennia, the Pantheon have played a deadly game with the mortal world, levying human lives as pawns in pursuit of victory. Now, the most deranged of the Pantheon has enacted his final gambit to end the Armageddon Game forever! The only thing standing in the Rat KingÂ’s way? The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, armed with training by the Shredder! TheyÂ’ll begin a dangerous quest to seek out allies against Rat KingÂ’s trio of terror: LeatherKrang, Baxter Stockman, and Madame Null. ItÂ’s a mission that will see the Turtles spread out across New York City…and across multiple dimensions!From a fantastic roster of talent featuring Tom Waltz, Vincenzo Federici, Sophie Campbell, Fero Pe, Erik Burnham, Will Robson, Roi Mercado, Juni Ba, Paul Allor, Pablo Verdugo, Casey Maloney, and Pablo Tunica!Collects the 2021 Annual, Opening Moves #1–2, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #131–139, The Alliance #1–6, and Armageddon Game #1–8. This deluxe edition also includes story notes from writers Tom Waltz and Sophie Campbell, a full cover gallery, and development art.

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Millions of people walked into Auschwitz, but she was the first woman who escaped. This powerful novel is inspired by the true story of Mala Zimetbaum, whose fate altered the course of history... Nobody leaves Auschwitz alive. Mala, inmate 19880, understood that the moment she stepped off the cattle train into the depths of hell. As an interpreter for the SS, she uses her position to save as many lives as she can. Edward, inmate 531, is a camp veteran and a political prisoner. Crucially, he s also part of the underground Resistance. And he has an escape plan. When Mala meets Edward, he makes her believe in the impossible: they will leave this death camp. A promise is made--they will escape together or they will die together. What follows is one of the greatest love stories in history...Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice, and The Orphan Train will love this breathtakingly beautiful tale, of courage in the face of tragedy and bravery in the face of fear. Inspired by a true story, The Girl Who Escaped Auschwitz shows that, in darkness, love can be your light...See what readers are saying about The Girl that Escaped from Auschwitz: I couldn t put it down, I was reading it all through the night... A beautiful, heart-wrenching story; a story I read with blurry eyes thanks to all the tears. A must-read for all. This one will stick with me forever. @bookswithmitch, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extraordinary... Devastatingly heartbreaking and beautiful... Absolutely rammed with emotions that will make you smile, cry and laugh. Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An AMAZING read! I loved this so much!... Sensational... One of the most inspiring love stories of all time... HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND. 100% 5 STARS!! Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved loved loved it... Fantastic. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can officially report my tear ducts have run completely and utterly dry... Shattered my heart. Notablenoveles, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grips you from the first page and never lets go until you are sitting reading the last pages with tears streaming down your face... Simply cannot put the book down. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing... Had me in tears. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impossible to put it down... The book was absolutely gripping. RK_Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had me tearing up... Yet I couldn t put the book down. Absolutely beautiful. @can t_stop_reading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow! This one is definitely gonna get ya but it is so worth the emotional roller coaster. Toreadistobreathe, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Be prepared with a box full of tissues next to you because all throughout the book you won t have a dry eye. @jasminegalsreadinglog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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THE INSTANT BESTSELLER Vivid, bright and beautiful -Guardian Wonderful. I wish I d written it -I couldn t put it down Miriam MargolyesKathy Burke is one of Britain s most distinctive voices. Even as a fearless kid in Islington, she did things her own way; roaming the estate that raised her to find her own path. A place at the Anna Scher Theatre in her teens changed the course of her life, and she found unimaginable success as an actress and writer -and national fame. But the rare gift that has always set her apart, beyond the stage or screen, is her ability to see the truth and tell it like it is.This spellbinding memoir is not just Kathy s story, but the story of her class, her gender and her time.A Mind of My Ownisfunny, profound and deeply entertaining. This is a book about being raised as a feral, motherless child; starting work at 17; immortalising several of this country s most endearing catchphrases; triumphing at Cannes; being told you re a genius by Peter Cook; and, at one party, accidentally taking some of Shaun Ryder s crack, then attempting to set fire to a woman s arse - Caitlin Moran, Times Magazine Glorious, very funny and no-nonsense, just like Kathy Burke -Jo Brand

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Irrepressibly funny - The Times and Sunday Times Books of the YearTHE INSTANT BESTSELLER Vivid, bright and beautiful ⠓ Guardian Wonderful. I wish I d written it ⠓ I couldn t put it down Miriam MargolyesKathy Burke is one of Britain s most distinctive voices. Even as a fearless kid in Islington, she did things her own way; roaming the estate that raised her to find her own path. A place at the Anna Scher Theatre in her teens changed the course of her life, and she found unimaginable success as an actress and writer ⠓ and national fame. But the rare gift that has always set her apart, beyond the stage or screen, is her ability to see the truth and tell it like it is. This spellbinding memoir is not just Kathy s story, but the story of her class, her gender and her time. A Mind of My Own is funny, profound and deeply entertaining. This is a book about being raised as a feral, motherless child; starting work at 17; immortalising several of this country⠙s most endearing catchphrases; triumphing at Cannes; being told you⠙re a genius by Peter Cook; and, at one party, accidentally taking some of Shaun Ryder⠙s crack, then attempting to set fire to a woman⠙s arse ⠓ Caitlin Moran, Times Magazine Glorious, very funny and no-nonsense, just like Kathy Burke ⠓ Jo Brand

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Sometimes legends don t tell the whole story. After the sudden death of her boyfriend, Vera would have been happy to spend her life completely unnoticeable, washing bedsheets and cleaning toilets in a Glastonbury hotel. But everything changes when a strange new guest reveals himself to be Merlin and drags her back to seventh century Camelot, a place she knows only from legends. He tells her that only Vera (or Queen Guinevere, as Merlin calls her) can right the course of history and save Arthur s kingdom from the will of a power-hungry mage.There s one enormous problem: Guinevere was the sole witness to the curse that s now draining the kingdom of its magic, and Vera doesn t remember anything from that life. And with Camelot s peace ebbing ever closer to shattering, she s running out of time.Working with Merlin s magic to retrieve her long-lost memories brings more questions than answers: why is it that King Arthur, who treats his subjects with such benevolence, can t even stand to look at her? And why does that make Vera s soul feel like it s splitting in two? What robbed her of her memories in the first place . . . and, most importantly, why?As Vera is about to discover, in a world of legend and power, the secrets of her memories are only the beginning . . .

Objev podobné jako The Once and Future Queen - Paula Lafferty

The Oldest Member s reverence for golf does not cramp his style in telling some of the funniest, tallest and most joyful stories in the whole Wodehouse canon. In this splendid omnibus, introduced by Wodehouse himself, love and the links are inextricably intertwined, in this bumper collection of hilarious short stories that show the course of true love is racing down the middle of the fairway.

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A distinguished team of 26 military historians reveal the decisive conflicts that have shaped world history from the 5th century BC to the 21st century. The course of history rarely changes so swiftly and decisively as on the battlefield. In this masterly overview, an international team of historians reconstructs and analyzes seventy key clashes from 490 BC to the 21st century and appraises their impact on the world order. Their studies encompass not only the great land battles, but sieges such as Constantinople and Tenochtitlan; naval battles at Trafalgar and Tsushima; and aerial struggles including the Battle of Britain. Truly global in scope, the collection marches from the Teutoburg Forest in AD 9, where the German tribes annihilated a Roman army, to Hakata Bay in 1281, where the Japanese defeated the Mongols, to the heart of the American Civil War at Gettysburg in 1863 and beyond. Together they show how technology and tactics advance in tandem, as battlefield commanders respond to advances in mobility, communications and firepower, how certain principles endure, and how victory in battle may not win the war. Illustrated with over 80 specially commissioned battle plans, this is an essential introduction to the great battles in history.

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In the bestselling tradition of The Scarlatti Inheritance, a compelling thriller in which one man s actions can change the course of history.

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The Mongol takeover in the 1270s changed the course of Chinese history. The Confucian empire - a millennium and a half in the making - was suddenly thrust under foreign occupation. This title explores what happened to China between these two dramatic invasions.

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The incredible true story about a Galilean stonemason who changed the course of the world forever. Beautifully told through the eyewitness accounts of those who knew him best. This real-life story will never leave you.

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A history of the largely forgotten peasant revolution that swept central and eastern Europe after World War I and how it changed the course of interwar politics and World War II

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â ˜This book confirms the splendid eccentricity of the British, which often involves oddly dressed men opting to walk long distances for no apparent reason.â ™ â “ BBC Countryfile Magazineâ ˜Lawsâ ™ sprightly, often arch, account of Britainâ ™s hiking heroes is a pleasure to read.â ™ â “ Walk Magazine The great affair is to move: to come down off this feather-bed of civilisation, and find the globe granite underfoot, wrote Robert Louis Stevenson. This book celebrates the history of walking for leisure and pleasure.Thereâ ™s no shortage of the famous, and the not-so-famous, exponents of a good, long walk: Dr Jonson and his faithful Boswell on their Hebridean jaunt; John Taylor, whose Penniless Pilgrimage â “ a record of his 1618 journey from London to Edinburgh â “ provided the first account of a walking tour; and Samuel Coleridge who conceived his epic tale of the Ancient Mariner on a ramble through Devon. Celebrating the history of walking for leisure and pleasure, Bill Laws tells the stories behind key walking inventions such as the rucksack, bloomers, youth hostels and the long-distance route.Fully illustrated throughout, A Ramble Through the History of Walking is sure to delight anyone interested in the engaging history of one of manâ ™s favourite pastimes.

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In Fifty Things that Made the Modern Economy, the revolutionary, acclaimed book, radio series and podcast, bestselling economist Tim Harford introduced us to a selection of fifty radical inventions that changed the world. Now, in this new book, Harford once again brings us an array of remarkable, memorable, curious and often unexpected things - inventions that teach us lessons by turns intimate and sweeping about the complex world economy we live in today. From the brick, blockchain and the bicycle to fire, the factory and fundraising, and from solar PV and the pencil to the postage stamp, this brilliant and enlightening collection resonates, fascinates and stimulates. It is a wonderful blend of insight and inspiration from one of Britain s finest non-fiction storytellers.

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The Spice Race is on – and Captain Ferdinand Magellan s expedition to find the treasure will change the course of history. Welcome to a bold new telling of his famed but ill-fated voyage.This is the epic true story of the sailors who circumnavigated the Earth for the very first time, and of the people who shaped the voyage along the way. You ll meet the Indigenous peoples who encountered the crew, and Enrique de Malacca, the Malay guide who was forced to join the expedition and influenced it in undeniable ways.Travel with the crew as they survive humid jungles, frozen wastes and wild waters, as well as danger and mutinies both on and off their ships. They carried home tales of faraway lands and people, and a powerful piece of knowledge: their expedition confirmed that the Earth is round. It was a history-making voyage that changed lives – and the world.Unapologetically and poignantly written and illustrated by Thekla Priebst, The Voyage That Changed the World will sweep you along on a globe-spanning adventure, exploring the triumphs, dangers, betrayals and tragedies that marked this epic endeavour for a truly unforgettable read.

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Allan Ahlberg s The Boyhood of Burglar Bill is a nostalgic, autobiographical story about football, schooldays and growing-up in the 50s. Allan Ahlberg is the internationally bestselling author of children s classics that include Peepo! and Each Peach, Pear Plum, illustrated by Janet Ahlberg.Archie was a wonder dog in all our eyes. Nearly a year ago he had got run over. They found his foot in the street but the rest of him ran off. Mr Purnell mourned for a while; Mrs Purnell offered to beat the motorcyclist up or at least wreck his bike. Then, lo and behold, a fortnight later back came Archie. Coronation year, 1953. The boys from the bottom pitch - a great soup of boys - play football. When the Coronation Cup is proposed, they put their heads together, pool their pocket money and get a team up. There s no chance they ll win of course. They re just the odds and sods in Mr Cork s opinion. Besides, he d go berserk if they did; menace them with his one good arm and pulverise their desks with his cricket stump. They d be better off losing.The Boyhood of Burglar Bill is the second in a sequence of stories in which Allan Ahlberg explores his own childhood. My Brother s Ghost, shortlisted for the Guardian Children s Fiction Prize, was the first. Allan Ahlberg has published books for children of all ages from the picture books Peepo!, Each Peach, Pear, Plum, The Jolly Postman and the Funnybones series - illustrated by Janet Ahlberg - to his books for older readers including Woof! and his books of verse: Please Mrs. Butler and Heard it in the Playground.

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From Newton s Law of Gravity to the Black-Scholes model used by bankers to predict the markets, equations, are everywhere -- and they are fundamental to everyday life.Seventeen Equations that Changed the World examines seventeen ground-breaking equations that have altered the course of human history. He explores how Pythagoras s Theorem led to GPS and Satnav; how logarithms are applied in architecture; why imaginary numbers were important in the development of the digital camera, and what is really going on with Schrödinger s cat.Entertaining, surprising and vastly informative, Seventeen Equations that Changed the World is a highly original exploration -- and explanation -- of life on earth.

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Do you ever wonder where the stuff around you all came from? No, not from eBay. I mean, who had the amazing idea of making a mobile phone or the annoying idea of building a school? For example, did you know that Velcro was invented by a dog and WiFi by a movie star? (Spoiler alert - it wasnâ ™t Zendaya.)In the fourth laugh-out-loud book from Adam Kay and Henry Paker, youâ ™ll learn all about the coolest, grossest and most ridiculous inventions in the world. Youâ ™ll meet the queen who used the first ever toilet, learn why margarine used to be full of maggots and find out why Ancient Greeks wiped their bums on dinner plates. Oh, and hopefully some slightly more useful facts as wellâ ¦An A to Kay to Z of the random, ridiculous and revolutionary inventions that changed our lives. (And some that definitely didn t . . .)Praise for Kay s Anatomy: An enjoyably gross look at the human body. Hours of gruesome fun guaranteed i Like listening to a teacher who makes pupils fall about Sunday Times Totally brilliant! Jacqueline Wilson Fun and informative Malorie Blackman Very funny - this exciting book is bound to inspire the next generation of medics Sunday ExpressPraise for Kay s Marvellous Medicine: A ridiculously funny read that will delight, gross out and educate all at the same time Independent Educational and entertaining. It should be on the national curriculum! Harry Hill Completely marvellous and very funny BookTrust

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Books That Changed the World tells the fascinating stories behind 50 books that, in ways great and small, have changed the course of human history. Andrew Taylor sets each text in its historical context and explores its wider influence and legacy. Whether he s discussing the incandescent effect of The Qu ran, the enduring influence of Adam Smith s Wealth of Nations, of the way in which Uncle Tom s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe galavanized the anti-slavery movement, Taylor has written a stirring and informative testament to human ingenuity and endeavour. Ranging from The Iliad to Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone, the Kama Sutra to Lady Chatterley s Lover, this is the ultimate, thought-provoking read for book-lovers everywhere.

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A CUNNING CHRONICLE OF THE 50 CODES THAT ALTERED THE COURSE OF HISTORY AND CHANGED THE WORLDFrom the bestselling author of Bletchley Park Brainteasers and The Scotland Yard Puzzle Book.There have been secret codes since before the Old Testament, and there were secret codes in the Old Testament too. Almost as soon as writing was invented, so too were the devious means to hide messages and keep them under the wraps of secrecy.In 50 Codes that Changed the World, Sinclair McKay explores these uncrackable codes, secret cyphers and hidden messages from across time to tell a new history of a secret world. From the temples of Ancient Greece to the court of Elizabeth I; from antique manuscripts whose codes might hold prophecies of doom to the modern realm of quantum mechanics, you will see how a few concealed words could help to win wars, spark revolutions and even change the faces of great nations.Here is the complete guide to the hidden world of codebreaking, with opportunities for you to see if you could have cracked some of the trickiest puzzles and lip-chewing codes ever created.

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SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERFrom one of our great thinkers on modern life and the human condition - an unforgettable story of love and marriage from the author of bestselling novel Essays in Love as well as The Consolations of Philosophy, Religion for Atheists and The School of Life The Course of Love probes the very heart of marriage, its shifts and squalls, its great adventure, with such forensic tenderness. I laughed a lot, too Deborah MoggachModern love is never easy. Society is obsessed with stories of romance, but what comes after happily ever after?This is a love story with a difference. From dating to marriage, from having kids to having affairs, it follows the progress of a single ordinary relationship: tender, messy, hilarious, painful, and entirely un-Romantic. It is a love story for the modern world, chronicling the daily intimacies, the blazing rows, the endless tiny gestures that make up a life shared between two people. Moving and deeply insightful, The Course of Love offers us a window into essential truths about the nature of love. Engaging, sympathetic, acutely perceptive... There s a refreshing honesty in what de Botton has to say Guardian Anyone who is, has been, or would ever like to be, in a satisfying, successful relationship, would do well to read de Botton Irish Independent He debunks the myth of the happily ever after with a painfully familiar, often hilarious detailing of petty arguments, the occasional extra-marital fling, the moments of loneliness and the declining frequency of sex... It s not only hugely enjoyable but life enhancing too Daily Mail

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