fortress britain 1940 andrew chatterton

Alone, unprepared and weak. These are generally the words used to describe Britain’s position in 1940, part of a narrative that has been built up ever since the end of World War II. However, the reality is very different. On land, sea and in the air, Britain was prepared. It had the most powerful navy in the world; the RAF was relatively strong, but more importantly, was operating as part of a plan and a joined-up group system that was in reality never in any real danger of being defeated; even the post-Dunkirk British Army was better armed than the post-war narrative tells us. Thees forces were backed up by the Home Guard, and thousands of men and women in secret roles ready to help fight the invasion of the country. Even if all of this had gone wrong and the Nazis had defeated Britain militarily then a separate, highly secret civilian group were ready to become active only after the occupation had started.One word associated more than any other during this period of the Second World War is ‘Alone’ – Churchill played upon this in his speeches but in 1940, Britain had a hugely powerful empire. Although in many ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The narrative surrounding Britain’s anti-invasion forces has often centred on ‘Dad’s Army’-like characters running around with pitchforks, on unpreparedness and sense of inevitability of invasion and defeat. The truth, however, is very different.  Top-secret, highly trained and ruthless civilian volunteers were being recruited as early as the summer of 1940. Had the Germans attempted an invasion they would have been countered by saboteurs and guerrilla fighters emerging from secret bunkers, and monitored by swathes of spies and observers who would have passed details on via runners, wireless operators and ATS women in disguised bunkers. Alongside these secret forces, the Home Guard were also setting up their own ‘guerrilla groups’, and SIS (MI6) were setting up post-occupation groups of civilians – including teenagers – to act as sabotage cells, wireless operators and assassins had the Nazis taken control of the country. The civilians involved in these groups understood the need for absolute secrecy and their commitment to keeping quiet meant that most went to their grave without ever telling anyone of their role, not even their closest family members. There has been no official and little public recognition of what these dedicated men and women were willing to do for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Graphic account of the defence of the Belgian fortress line against the Germans in 1940.

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Selected as one of the 15 best political and current affairs books of 2022 by The TimesIs Socialism Possible in Britain? analyses Jeremy Corbyn's tenure as Labour leader and the prospects for parliamentary socialism in a post-Corbyn Britain. Lively and insightful, it is informed by an insider's view of the most radical period in Labour’s history. A veteran of the Stop the War Coalition, Andrew Murray was seconded to Corbyn's office from the Unite trade union and witnessed an extraordinary daily bombardment from sections of the Parliamentary Labour Party and the media. He candidly assesses the leadership’s response to the antisemitism controversy and the dilemmas of Brexit, as well as Keir Starmer's restoration of a turgid neo-Blairism. The problems that beset Corbyn are likely to confront any similar political project. Is Socialism Possible in Britain? explores how they can be more effectively addressed in the future - a future which we must hope is not so far away.

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A History of Modern Britain by Andrew Marr confronts head-on the victory of shopping over politics. This edition also includes an extra chapter charting the course from Blair to Brexit. It tells the story of how the great political visions of New Jerusalem or a second Elizabethan Age, rival idealisms, came to be defeated by a culture of consumerism, celebrity and self-gratification.In each decade, political leaders think they know what they are doing, but find themselves confounded. Every time, the British people turn out to be stroppier and harder to herd than predicted. Throughout, Britain is a country on the edge first of invasion, then of bankruptcy, then on the vulnerable front line of the Cold War and later in the forefront of the great opening up of capital and migration now reshaping the world.This history follows all the political and economic stories, but deals too with comedy, cars, the war against homosexuals, Sixties anarchists, oil-men and punks, Margaret Thatcher's wonderful good luck, political lies and the true heroes of British theatre.

Objev podobné jako A History of Modern Britain - Andrew Marr

Immigration is a key concern in British society; however, the ethical implications of the issue are often overlooked. Produced by Theos, a leading Christian think tank, this collection of short essays explores the ethical issues surrounding immigration in a post-Brexit Britain with contributions from across the Christian and political spectrums.This timely collection considers the many issues surrounding immigration including economics, community, nationhood, sovereignty, and internationalism, and demonstrates the range of conclusions that can be drawn on this topic, with possible interventions from the Christian perspective. Insightful for policy-makers and politicians, as well as anyone looking for orientation on a complex subject, this book is also full of ethical questions and considerations for readers from any faith or background.

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Britain''s Brexit voters are right. They have been shamefully neglected. But the answer is to change Britain, not to leave Europe. This book sets out how we can radically improve the lives of people and communities shut out from prosperity.The EU, despite its frailties and strains, is a success story.The advantages of leaving are illusory: no gains in trade from deals with protectionist China and the United States can compensate for what is being lost in Europe. Britain is weakening a pillar of the world''s diplomatic and trade order at the same time as weakening itself - an act of self-harm, especially when so many countries are retreating from democracy, free trade and progressive values.In Saving Britain Will Hutton and Andrew Adonis set out a bold plan to transform Britain and fight for Europe as a force for good at home and abroad.

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In The Making of Modern Britain, Andrew Marr paints a fascinating portrait of life in Britain during the first half of the twentieth century as the country recovered from the grand wreckage of the British Empire. Between the death of Queen Victoria and the end of the Second World War, the nation was shaken by war and peace. The two wars were the worst we had ever known and the episodes of peace among the most turbulent and surprising. As the political forum moved from Edwardian smoking rooms to an increasingly democratic Westminster, the people of Britain experimented with extreme ideas as they struggled to answer the question ‘How should we live?’ Socialism? Fascism? Feminism? Meanwhile, fads such as eugenics, vegetarianism and nudism were gripping the nation, while the popularity of the music hall soared. It was also a time that witnessed the birth of the media as we know it today and the beginnings of the welfare state. Beyond trenches, flappers and Spitfires, this is a story of strange cults and economic madness, of revolutionaries and heroic inventors, sexual experiments and raucous stage heroines. From organic food to drugs, nightclubs and celebrities to package holidays, crooked bankers to sleazy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Priory Field excavation was a research, training and engagement project that investigated a large courtyard store-building in the legionary fortress of Isca at Caerleon. This was the first legionary store excavated to modern standards in the Roman Empire. The excavation exposed the building’s main entranceway and two small adjoining rooms, as well as four squarer storerooms. The coins and pottery provide an excellent chronological sequence for the store, which was constructed around AD 90-110 and remained in use until the end of the 3rd century, after which it fell into a derelict state before being partially demolished and levelled by around 350. Debris from the building’s collapse and demolition sealed the floors of two store rooms, one of which was littered with military finds, many of which survived in a very fragile condition. These included the highly fragmentary remains of a rare example of an elaborately decorated horse’s headpiece, at least one set of dismantled lorica segmentata body armour, as well as another set of unusual scale armour. Two new buildings were constructed among the ruins of the old and partially demolished legionary store, including one 3 room cottage-like building. Radiocarbon dates demonstrate this building was constructed and in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Excavations in the Roman Legionary Fortress at Caerleon - Peter Guest, Prof. Andrew Gardner

A richly illustrated guide to the wildflowers and other flora of coastal Britain, Ireland and Northwest EuropeThe rugged and beautiful coastal regions of Britain and Ireland are among the crowning glories of these islands. Few visitors can fail to marvel at the stunning sight of Cornwall’s clifftops resplendent with flowering Thrift, or be struck by the resilience of plants that thrive on the inhospitable shingle beaches of Dungeness on the coast of Kent. This field guide covers more than 600 species of wildflowers and other coastal flora found in Britain and Ireland, and coastal mainland Northwest Europe. Detailed species accounts describe wildflowers, grasses, sedges and rushes that occur on the coast or in abundance within sight of the sea. Stunningly illustrated throughout, this comprehensive, user-friendly guide also covers trees and shrubs, a range of other groups from mosses and seaweeds, and more broadly, the natural history of coastal habitats.Covers more than 600 species of flowering plantsFeatures over 1,500 spectacular colour photosDescribes other groups such as ferns, mosses, liverworts, lichens, fungi and seaweedsProvides up-to-date colour distribution maps for Britain and Ireland

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to Coastal Wildflowers of Britain, Ireland and Northwest Europe - Paul Sterry, Andrew Cleave

In 1976, the High Speed Train arrived on a British railway scene where trains were predominantly in three colours; blue and grey with a large patch of yellow at the front. On the new trains the yellow warning panel was now strikingly extended down the sides of the power cars, thus beginning a transformation both in terms of the trains themselves as well as in their liveries, from BR''s corporate years to the variety that we see today. HST The Train that Saved Britain''s Railways is a photographic tribute to a train widely credited with rescuing Britain''s railway system from further decline. Few items of rolling stock have stayed in front line service for so long, more than forty years, least of all on longer distance duties. The HST has achieved this whilst leading the move away from traditional patterns of operational practice utilising locomotives and coaches, towards one of fixed formations. This was something of a gamble and it has had its down sides, but is now accepted as the norm. The book focuses on the numerous liveries carried by the HST fleet, particularly since privatisation, rather than on their technical and operational achievements.This colourful celebration of these magnificent ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako HST: The Train That Saved Britain's Railways - Andrew Royle

Build a castle, big and tall. Uh-oh Niko!It's going to fall!Meet Niko - the adorable little bear from best-selling illustrator, Chris Chatterton!Help little Niko build a sand castle, have a refreshing treat and play by the beach in this sturdy, interactive board book packed with push-and-pull sliders and flaps. Uh-Oh Niko is a little bear who sometimes gets things a little wrong. Whatever happens, he always tries again and learns new skills along the way. For fans of Maisy and Tales of Acorn Wood, this colourfully illustrated series is the perfect way to help toddlers with their daily routines. This board book is made with durable pages and interactive elements for developing fine motor skills. Children will love joining in with the fun-filled rhyming text and playing along with the story. Want more fun with Niko? Check out the other books in the series:Uh-Oh, Niko: BathtimeUh-Oh, Niko: BedtimeUh-Oh, Niko: Birthday PartyUh-Oh, Niko: The ParkUh-Oh, Niko: Nursery

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In this provocative book, Thomas Chatterton Williams, one of the most revered and reviled social commentators of our time, paints a clear and detailed picture of the ideas and events that have paved the way for the dramatic paradigm shift in social justice that has taken place over the past few years. Taking aim at the ideology of critical race theory, the rise of an oppressive social media, the fall from Obama to Trump, and the twinned crises of COVID-19 and the murder of George Floyd, Williams documents the extent to which this transition has altered media, artistic creativity, education, employment, policing, and, most profoundly, the ambient language and culture we use to make sense of our lives.Williams also decries how liberalism - the very foundation of an open and vibrant society - is in existential crisis, under assault from both the right and the left, especially in our predominantly networked, Internet-driven monoculture.Sure to be highly controversial, Summer of Our Discontent is a compelling look at our place in a radically changing world.

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Paul Chatterton engages, inspires and empowers the reader to take action to make cities more sustainable, liveable and safer places. He guides the reader through a sequence of challenges, strategies, players, moves and practical tactics of how to save their city.

Objev podobné jako How to Save the City - Prof. Paul Chatterton

A hilarious Christmas picture book, starring the wonderfully grumpy Gus!Gus the dog doesn''t like Christmas. He doesn''t like carols, or cake, or Christmas jumpers. And he certainly doesn''t like mistletoe. To Gus, a tree is only good for one thing, and it''s not for hanging baubles on. But can everyone''s favourite grump learn to love the season of goodwill?Brilliantly funny, Merry Christmas, Gus will appeal to everyone who loves Christmas . . . and to all those Scrooges who don''t!From Chris Chatterton, the artist behind the bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series.

Objev podobné jako Merry Christmas, Gus - Chris Chatterton

This laugh-out-loud story about Gus the grumpy dog will tickle every dog-lover''s funny bone. Gus doesn''t like much of anything, not going walkies, not playing fetch, and especially not making new friends. So what will Gus do when a lively little puppy appears on the scene? Is grumpy Gus really a big old softie – maybe, or maybe not...Giggle away those grumps with This is Gus, a hilarious picture book written and illustrated by bestselling Chris Chatterton, about bad moods, friendship and learning to compromise. After all . . . we all have Gus days!

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Kniha vyšla jako součást dlouhodobého projektu Historického ústavu AV ČR, v. v. i., a Masarykova ústavu a Archivu AV ČR, v. v. i., řešeného ve spolupráci s Národním archivem v Praze Zápisy ze schůzí československé vlády v Londýně. Cílem projektu je postupně vydat všech 185 zápisů z jednání československé exilové vlády v Londýně za druhé světové války. První svazek Zápisů ze schůzí československé vlády v Londýně (1940-1941), který připravili editoři Jan Němeček, Ivan Šťovíček, Helena Nováčková a Jan Kuklík, přináší na 877 stranách edici dokumentů k 1.- 43. zasedání vlády v letech 1940-1941 a dále obsahuje úvodní historické studie, ediční úvod a rejstříky. Svazek vychází s podporou Grantové agentury ČR. Publikace přibližující činnost vedení československého exilu za druhé světové války je součástí zpracování dějin tohoto období a jeho zapojení do historické paměti obyvatel České republiky. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ V Zápisech ze schůzí československé vlády v Londýně (1940-1941) se podařilo soustředit a vydat záznamy ze schůzí československé exilové vlády v Londýně od jejího prozatímního uznání Velkou Británií v létě 1940 do konce roku 1941. Práce na svazku zahrnovala shromáždění všech zápisů z jednání daného období (s výjimkou jediného z 12. schůze vlády, která nebyla nalezena ani v domácích, ani v relevantních zahraničních archivech) ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Zápisy ze schůzí československé vlády v Londýně I. (1940-1941)

LP vinyl - Astral Fortress je 19. studiové album norské black metalové skupiny Darkthrone z roku 2022. Astral Fortress je 19. studiové album norské black metalové skupiny Darkthrone z roku 2022. Barva LP : Šedá Rok vydání : 2022 (19.album) Seznam stop LP Caravan Of Broken Ghosts / Impeccable Caverns Of Satan / Stalagmite Necklace / The Sea Beneath The Seas Of The Sea / Kevorkian Times / Kolbotn, West Of The Vast Forests / Eon 2

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LP vinyl - Astral Fortress je 19. studiové album norské black metalové skupiny Darkthrone z roku 2022. Astral Fortress je 19. studiové album norské black metalové skupiny Darkthrone z roku 2022. Rok vydání : 2022 (19.album) Seznam stop LP Caravan Of Broken Ghosts / Impeccable Caverns Of Satan / Stalagmite Necklace / The Sea Beneath The Seas Of The Sea / Kevorkian Times / Kolbotn, West Of The Vast Forests / Eon 2

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Hudební CD - Astral Fortress je 19. studiové album norské black metalové skupiny Darkthrone z roku 2022. Astral Fortress je 19. studiové album norské black metalové skupiny Darkthrone z roku 2022. Rok vydání : 2022 (19.album) Seznam stop CD Caravan Of Broken Ghosts / Impeccable Caverns Of Satan / Stalagmite Necklace / The Sea Beneath The Seas Of The Sea / Kevorkian Times / Kolbotn, West Of The Vast Forests / Eon 2

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Lehký a stabilní rod pod se čtyřmi nastavitelnými nohami a výškovými tyčemi, který lze sestavit během pár vteřin a přizpůsobit jakémukoli místu u vody. Rod Pod System Bruce Fortress 3 lze sestavit během několika sekund. Je lehký a stabilní, má čtyři nastavitelné nohy a nastavitelné výškové tyče, které se hodí pro jakékoli místo k rybaření. Stačí už jen přidat indikátory záběru nebo podložky pod pruty a můžete rybařit. Lehký Nastavitelné nohy Nastavitelná výška Včetně přepravní tašky

Objev podobné jako Suretti Stojan Rod Pod SB Fortress 3 Rods,Suretti Stojan Rod Pod SB Fortress 3 Rods

Teleskopické vidličky s pevným hliníkovým tělem a šroubovacím hrotem pro snadné použití i v tvrdém nebo kamenitém terénu, dostupné v délkách 30, 60 a 90 cm. Tyče System Bruce Fortress byly navrženy pro rybáře, kteří se nechtějí omezovat typem břehu ani podkladu. Díky šroubovacímu hrotu a robustní konstrukci nabídnou jistotu a stabilitu i tam, kde běžné vidličky selhávají. Bez kompromisů v tvrdém terénuZávitový šroubovací hrot umožňuje snadné zavrtání do tvrdé, vyschlé nebo kamenité půdy, a to bez zbytečné námahy. Součástí balení je Tommy tyč, která výrazně usnadňuje manipulaci a zvyšuje páku při zavrtávání. Teleskopické provedení a variabilitaVidličky jsou teleskopické a umožňují přesné nastavení výšky podle aktuálních podmínek u vody. K dispozici jsou ve třech délkách 30 cm, 60 cm a 90 cm, takže si snadno vyberete ideální variantu pro krátké vycházky i delší výpravy. Pevná hliníková konstrukceCelá tyč je vyrobena z kvalitního hliníku, který zajišťuje vysokou pevnost, dlouhou životnost a odolnost vůči mechanickému namáhání i nepříznivému počasí. ✔️ Hlavní přednosti:• šroubovací závitový hrot pro tvrdý a kamenitý terén• včetně Tommy tyče pro snadné zavrtávání• teleskopická konstrukce s nastavitelnou výškou• pevné a odolné hliníkové provedení• dostupné délky 30 cm, 60 cm a 90 cm Ideální volba pro rybáře, kteří chtějí mít ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Teleskopické vidličky s pevným hliníkovým tělem a šroubovacím hrotem pro snadné použití i v tvrdém nebo kamenitém terénu, dostupné v délkách 30, 60 a 90 cm. Tyče System Bruce Fortress byly navrženy pro rybáře, kteří se nechtějí omezovat typem břehu ani podkladu. Díky šroubovacímu hrotu a robustní konstrukci nabídnou jistotu a stabilitu i tam, kde běžné vidličky selhávají. Bez kompromisů v tvrdém terénuZávitový šroubovací hrot umožňuje snadné zavrtání do tvrdé, vyschlé nebo kamenité půdy, a to bez zbytečné námahy. Součástí balení je Tommy tyč, která výrazně usnadňuje manipulaci a zvyšuje páku při zavrtávání. Teleskopické provedení a variabilitaVidličky jsou teleskopické a umožňují přesné nastavení výšky podle aktuálních podmínek u vody. K dispozici jsou ve třech délkách 30 cm, 60 cm a 90 cm, takže si snadno vyberete ideální variantu pro krátké vycházky i delší výpravy. Pevná hliníková konstrukceCelá tyč je vyrobena z kvalitního hliníku, který zajišťuje vysokou pevnost, dlouhou životnost a odolnost vůči mechanickému namáhání i nepříznivému počasí. ✔️ Hlavní přednosti:• šroubovací závitový hrot pro tvrdý a kamenitý terén• včetně Tommy tyče pro snadné zavrtávání• teleskopická konstrukce s nastavitelnou výškou• pevné a odolné hliníkové provedení• dostupné délky 30 cm, 60 cm a 90 cm Ideální volba pro rybáře, kteří chtějí mít ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Suretti Teleskopická vidlička SB Fortress - 30/50cm,Suretti Teleskopická vidlička SB Fortress - 30/50cm

Teleskopické vidličky s pevným hliníkovým tělem a šroubovacím hrotem pro snadné použití i v tvrdém nebo kamenitém terénu, dostupné v délkách 30, 60 a 90 cm. Tyče System Bruce Fortress byly navrženy pro rybáře, kteří se nechtějí omezovat typem břehu ani podkladu. Díky šroubovacímu hrotu a robustní konstrukci nabídnou jistotu a stabilitu i tam, kde běžné vidličky selhávají. Bez kompromisů v tvrdém terénuZávitový šroubovací hrot umožňuje snadné zavrtání do tvrdé, vyschlé nebo kamenité půdy, a to bez zbytečné námahy. Součástí balení je Tommy tyč, která výrazně usnadňuje manipulaci a zvyšuje páku při zavrtávání. Teleskopické provedení a variabilitaVidličky jsou teleskopické a umožňují přesné nastavení výšky podle aktuálních podmínek u vody. K dispozici jsou ve třech délkách 30 cm, 60 cm a 90 cm, takže si snadno vyberete ideální variantu pro krátké vycházky i delší výpravy. Pevná hliníková konstrukceCelá tyč je vyrobena z kvalitního hliníku, který zajišťuje vysokou pevnost, dlouhou životnost a odolnost vůči mechanickému namáhání i nepříznivému počasí. ✔️ Hlavní přednosti:• šroubovací závitový hrot pro tvrdý a kamenitý terén• včetně Tommy tyče pro snadné zavrtávání• teleskopická konstrukce s nastavitelnou výškou• pevné a odolné hliníkové provedení• dostupné délky 30 cm, 60 cm a 90 cm Ideální volba pro rybáře, kteří chtějí mít ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Suretti Teleskopická vidlička SB Fortress - 60/110cm,Suretti Teleskopická vidlička SB Fortress - 60/110cm

Teleskopické vidličky s pevným hliníkovým tělem a šroubovacím hrotem pro snadné použití i v tvrdém nebo kamenitém terénu, dostupné v délkách 30, 60 a 90 cm. Tyče System Bruce Fortress byly navrženy pro rybáře, kteří se nechtějí omezovat typem břehu ani podkladu. Díky šroubovacímu hrotu a robustní konstrukci nabídnou jistotu a stabilitu i tam, kde běžné vidličky selhávají. Bez kompromisů v tvrdém terénuZávitový šroubovací hrot umožňuje snadné zavrtání do tvrdé, vyschlé nebo kamenité půdy, a to bez zbytečné námahy. Součástí balení je Tommy tyč, která výrazně usnadňuje manipulaci a zvyšuje páku při zavrtávání. Teleskopické provedení a variabilitaVidličky jsou teleskopické a umožňují přesné nastavení výšky podle aktuálních podmínek u vody. K dispozici jsou ve třech délkách 30 cm, 60 cm a 90 cm, takže si snadno vyberete ideální variantu pro krátké vycházky i delší výpravy. Pevná hliníková konstrukceCelá tyč je vyrobena z kvalitního hliníku, který zajišťuje vysokou pevnost, dlouhou životnost a odolnost vůči mechanickému namáhání i nepříznivému počasí. ✔️ Hlavní přednosti:• šroubovací závitový hrot pro tvrdý a kamenitý terén• včetně Tommy tyče pro snadné zavrtávání• teleskopická konstrukce s nastavitelnou výškou• pevné a odolné hliníkové provedení• dostupné délky 30 cm, 60 cm a 90 cm Ideální volba pro rybáře, kteří chtějí mít ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Suretti Teleskopická vidlička SB Fortress - 90/170cm,Suretti Teleskopická vidlička SB Fortress - 90/170cm

In the far future, after an alien threat destroyed Neptune, the Solar System has been engineered into a single, defensive fortress. People have found a way to live within that fortress, until something arrives from deep space, something they have never seen before...

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A vividly written and timely polemic tackling the burning injustices shaping British society today.‘Intelligently written and powerfully argued.’ Paul Mason‘Witty, scathing, and entertaining.’ Danny DorlingJournalist Sam Bright is a Northerner living in London. He is just one of the millions of people clinging on to the coattails of the capital, sucked in by the prospect of opportunities that the rest of the United Kingdom does not enjoy.Our capital is a vast melting pot of languages, cultures, and ideas, and rightly celebrated for it. For many, though, there is no other option. The only place to access the opportunities this country offers is London. Banking, law, politics, advertising, architecture, the arts and the media are all concentrated here. It is almost impossible to reach the heights of any profession without joining the grey hoards queuing for the next tube. As the economic, political, and cultural epicentre of the country, Fortress London acts more like a renaissance city-state like Florence or Venice than the capital of a modern nation-state. And the gluttony of London, compared to the malnourishment of our regions, dramatically affects life chances in Britain.Fortress London argues that to address Britain’s manifold problems, we need first to end the hegemony ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Motherless Brooklyn is a compulsively readable riff on the classic noir detective novel. Brooklyn''s self-appointed Human Freakshow, Lionel Essrog is an orphan whose Tourettic impulses drive him to rip apart our language in startling and original ways. Together with three other veterans of the St. Vincent''s Home for Boys, he works for small-time mobster Frank Minna''s limo service cum detective agency. But when Frank is fatally stabbed, Lionel''s world is suddenly topsy-turvy, and he must untangle the threads of the case while trying to keep the words straight in his head.The Fortress of Solitude is the vividly told story of Dylan Ebdus growing up white and motherless in Brooklyn in the 1970s. In a neighbourhood where the entertainments include muggings and games of stoopball, Dylan has one friend, a black teenager, also motherless, named Mingus Rude. Through the knitting and unravelling of the boys'' friendship, Lethem creates an overwhelmingly rich and emotionally gripping canvas of race and class, superheroes, gentrification, funk, hip-hop, graffiti tagging, loyalty, and memory.From the prize-winning author of Motherless Brooklyn, The Fortress of Solitude is a daring, riotous, sweeping novel that spins the tale of two friends and their adventures in late 20th-century America.

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The latest novel in the New York Times-bestselling series begun with Off Armageddon Reef, By Schism Rent Asunder, and By Heresies Distressed. Young Cayleb Ahrmahk has accomplished things few people could even dream of. Not yet even thirty years old, he''s won the most crushing naval victories in human history. He''s smashed a hostile alliance of no less than five princedoms and won the hand of the beautiful young Queen Sharleyan of Chisholm. Cayleb and Sharleyan have created the Charisian Empire, the greatest naval power in the history of Safehold, and they''ve turned Charis into a place of refuge for all who treasure freedom.Their success may prove short-lived. The Church of God Awaiting, which controls most of Safehold, has decreed their destruction. Mother Church''s entire purpose is to prevent the very things to which Charis is committed. Since the first attempt to crush the heretics failed, the Church has no choice but to adopt some of the hated Charisian innovations for themselves. Soon a mighty fleet will sail against Cayleb, destroying everything in its path.But there are still matters about which the Church knows nothing, including Cayleb and Sharleyan''s adviser, friend, and guardian- the mystic warrior-monk named Merlin Athrawes. Merlin ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Audiokniha: Když v podhůří Appalačských hor zmizí za záhadných okolností církevní sbor, dávají bizarní stopy krveprolití tušit, že tuto tragédii má na svědomí snad sám ďábel. FBI má ovšem eso v rukávu – agentku Jessicu Blackwoodovou, bývalou nadanou kouzelnici z proslulé dynastie iluzionistů, která přednedávnem vyřešila případ tajemného Čaroděje a která díky svému nadání i zkušenostem dokáže rozpoznat, když věci nejsou takové, jaké se zdají být. Jessica je přesvědčená, že klíčem k záhadě je stará magnetofonová kazeta, a rozplétáním událostí, jež jsou na nahrávce zachycené, odhalí něco hodně znepokojivého – čin s dalekosáhlými důsledky. Mladá agentka se pouští po stopách zla, vedoucích ze Západní Virginie do Mexika, Miami, a dokonce až do posvátných síní Vatikánu, aby zastavila chladnokrevného vraha, posedlého smrtelným hříchem… „Svižný thriller, v němž jsou iluze zbraněmi dobra i zla.“ – Publishers Weekly. „Zápletka, která má spád, a inteligentní hlavní hrdinka ‒ to jsou ingredience adrenalinového příběhu s nečekaným zvratem. Skvělá četba.“ – Booklist. „Kniha, kterou prostě nemůžete odložit a u níž je vám líto, když otočíte poslední stránku.“ – Fresh Fiction. ANDREW MAYNE: Je autorem bestsellerů The Naturalist (Šelma, 2018), Looking Glass (Hračkář, 2019), Murder Theory (Teorie vraždy, 2019), Dark Pattern (Temný vzorec, 2020), The Girl Beneath ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Practical travel guide to Green Britain & Northern Ireland with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Green Britain & Northern Ireland. The Rough Guide to Green Britain & Northern Ireland also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Green Britain & Northern Ireland, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19.The Rough Guide to Green Britain & Northern Ireland covers: London & the Southeast, the Southwest, Central England, Northern England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.Inside this travel guide you''ll find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLERExperiences selected for every kind of trip to Green Britain & Northern Ireland, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in The White Cliffs of Dover to family activities in child-friendly places, like Northumberland National Park or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like The Eden Project in Cornwall.PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPSEssential pre-departure information including Green Britain & Northern Ireland entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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4K Blu-ray film Superman HD [2025]. Český dabing. České titulky. HDR. Dolby Digital. Steelbook sběratelské balení - motiv Fortress Door. Dolby Atmos. Strhující mix epické akce, humoru a emocí v novém DC světě. James Gunn se svým osobitým stylem ujme původního superhrdiny v nově přetvořeném univerzu DC a ve strhující směsici epické akce, humoru a emocí představí divákům Supermana plného soucitu a víry v dobro lidstva.Bonusy: Přes devadesát minut bonusů: • Dobrodružství při natáčení Supermana • Lex Luthor: V mysli mistra záporáka • Gang spravedlnosti • Od tlapek po pixely: Jak se zrodil Krypto • Animovaný Krypto kraťas

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Svářečská kožená blůza Fortress - 2XL od výrobce Ardon. Produkt je dostupný za 4 dny.

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Svářečská kožená blůza Fortress - L od výrobce Ardon. Produkt je dostupný za 4 dny.

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Svářečská kožená blůza Fortress - XL od výrobce Ardon. Produkt je dostupný za 4 dny.

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Šňůrka potápivá kaprařská návazcová šňůra s excelentní oděruvzdorností, to je fortress. je velmi pevná a optimální vlastnosti zajišťují skvělou prezentaci nástrahy. všechny tyto parametry jsou zajištěny hustým pletením jednotlivých vláken. je možné ji použít samostatně, nebo v kombinaci s tuhou šňůrkou či fluorokarbonem. její vlastnosti využijete při lovu na jezerech i řekách při vytváření moderních kaprových montáží.

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Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier's The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Wimpy Kid meets The Walking Dead in this hilarious series packed with monsters and zombies. The highly-anticipated eighth book in the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling series, with over 10 million copies in print! Picking up after Quint and Dirk's Hero Quest, the Last Kids are happily reunited―but quickly faced with a monstrous new mission. Inside an other-dimensional fortress, the evil Thrull, alongside a vile new villain, is carrying out a sinister plan. Jack, Quint, June and Dirk must make their own plans to infiltrate the stronghold before Thrull gets any closer to completing the mysterious Tower, a structure that could ultimately spell doom for this dimension. The Last Kids on Earth series:The Last Kids on EarthThe Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie ParadeThe Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare KingThe Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic BeyondThe Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight BladeThe Last Kids on Earth and the Skeleton Road And don’t miss the full-colour graphic novel:The Last Kids on Earth: Thrilling ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This new, thoroughly updated second edition of Bradt''s Paddling Britain remains the definitive guide to stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing - increasingly popular waterborne activities that explore British coastlines and inland waterways. Written by Lizzie Carr (aka Lizzie Outside, Britain''s best known paddleboarder), it showcases Britain''s 50 best places to enjoy recreational paddling from Cornwall to Norfolk, Cumbria and the Cairngorms. Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), in particular, is sweeping across Britain, giving people the opportunity to explore waterways ranging from city rivers to remote and untouched areas that would otherwise be left inaccessible. Whether you''re looking for a nice day out, a weekend adventure or a more daring paddleboarding challenge, Bradt''s Paddling Britain will inspire and inform. The waters of England, Wales and Scotland are all featured, from rivers and canals to coastal strips and island circuits. Described in loving detail and with gentle humour, each location contains practical information about how to find these distinctive spots and what to expect on your journey. With Bradt''s Paddling Britain, you can paddle between two of the Scilly Isles in under 10 minutes, or kayak across the UK''s highest and longest aqueduct. Alternatively, you can paddle along Pembrokeshire''s idyllic coast, visit the Lake ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An irresistible series about chosen family, high stakes thievery, and what it really means to do good. Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Anthony HorowitzAn irresistible series about chosen family, high stakes thievery, and what it really means to do good. Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Anthony Horowitz.It's Gabriel's fourth year at Crookhaven School for Thieves, and it's the most challenging one yet. Along with mastering a new class - Lay of the Land - Upper Delinquents are supposed to start thinking about life after Crookhaven. Their schoolwork is beginning to have real world implications, and this year's Break-In challenge is set in an external location known to be impenetrable - the Impossible Fortress.But the world outside their school grounds can be a dark and dangerous place. And with the most powerful crew in the underworld, infamously known as the Nameless, out to get Gabriel and his friends, the stakes have never been higher. The crew need to put everything they've learned so far to the test outside of Crookhaven's gates.But there may be something lurking within those gates that the crew should be wary of too... The fourth book in the 'criminally good' Crookhaven series, the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A rare writer with the courage to tell Britain some home truths about itself and where it''s headed. A much needed book''. - Ian Dunt''What Britain needs at the moment is not to be talked up or talked down, but simply a sense of itself that''s underpinned by clarity and honesty... This is exactly what Michael Peel provides in this persuasive, good-humoured book.'' - Jonathan Coe''A wake-up call for those still under the illusion that Great Britain plc punches above its weight''. - Chris Mullin, author of A Very British Coup''Entertaining and smart.'' - Geoff Norcott''Michael Peel is a top class thinker and writer. This is a necessary book as well as an extremely entertaining one.'' - Simon Kuper''Sharp, witty and eye-opening. As Peel convincingly argues, we can do so much better.'' - Matthew Parker, author of One Fine Day: Britain''s Empire On the BrinkUPDATED EDITION FOLLOWING 2024 ELECTIONHow do you see Britain? That might depend on your point of view, and as long time British foreign correspondent, Michael Peel has come to understand, it can look very different from outside.It''s tempting to think of the UK as a fundamentally stable and successful nation. But events of the past few ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Continuing the imperious rise of the Dark Lord! A Jedi makes a desperate deal. The Inquisitors'' mission evolves. And Darth Vader discovers a theft... And when the thief faces the consequences of their crime, Emperor Palpatine rewards Darth Vader with three gifts: A thing, a choice... and a voice. Seeking the path to his destiny, Vader returns to the place of his birth. There, echoes from the past reach out to him - both his own past, and the dark history of the Sith! Be here for a story that could only be called ''Fortress Vader''! Collecting: Darth Vader 19-25

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Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet''s Great Britain''s Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 36 amazing drives, from 3-day escapes to 3-week adventures. Explore the majestic Welsh mountains, gaze at the mysterious Stonehenge and cruise grand Scottish moors . Get to Great Britain, rent a car, and hit the road!Inside Lonely Planet''s Great Britain''s Best Road Trips:Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs Full-colour route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directionsDetours - delightful diversions to see Great Britain''s highlights along the wayLink Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the nextInsider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roadsStretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the carEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks missLavish colour photography provides inspiration throughoutCovers England, Scotland, Wales, the West Country, the Cotswolds, Bath, Edinburgh, Stonehenge, Welsh Mountains, Cambridge, Oxford, the Scottish Highlands, Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim Palace and moreThe ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the international bestselling creator of Claude comes a brand new hero: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this new Alex T. Smith series. Follow Mr Penguin and Colin as they crash-land on a snowy mountain. Will they be able to solve the mystery of the missing pets? What are the strange noises coming from the abandoned fortress? And will Mr Penguin conquer his fear of flying?Find out in the second Mr Penguin book with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design.Praise for Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure:''Addictive slapstick'' - Guardian''The perfect introduction to mystery stories.'' - ScotsmanClaude won the 5-9 young fiction Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Award, was selected for the Waterstone''s Children''s Book Prize, the Richard and Judy Book Club and is now a TV star on Disney Junior. Alex T. Smith was a World Book Day Illustrator. Follow Alex on Twitter @Alex_T_Smith

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*SHARPE’S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now*India, December 1803The British army are closing in on enemy troops in western India and Ensign Richard Sharpe, freshly promoted yet unsure of his position, finds himself vulnerable: he’s unwelcome among the officers, yet finds hidden enemies within the ranks. With no-one he can trust, Sharpe is in serious danger when an old adversary arrives on his trail – and a terrible act of betrayal draws him into the eye of the storm.All roads lead to Gawilghur, a legendary, impregnable fortress in the sky. In the heart of enemy territory, the British carry out a near-impossible siege. And joining the front line, risking his honour and reputation in a battle that will test him as never before, is Sharpe . . .‘A master storyteller’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

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Set on the eve of the Sino-Japanese war, Fortress Besieged recounts the exuberant misadventures of the hapless hero Fang Hung-chien, who after aimlessly studying in Europe at his family''s expense returns to Shanghai armed with a bogus degree from a fake university. On the liner back, Fang''s life becomes deeply entangled with those of two Chinese beauties - while when he does finally make it home, he obtains a teaching post at a newly established university, encounters effete pseudo-intellectuals, and falls into a marriage of disastrous proportions. A glorious tale of love, marriage, war, calamity, disillusionment and hope, this is one of the greatest Chinese novels: combining Eastern philosophy, Western traditions, adventure, tragicomedy and satire to create a unique feast of delights.

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The extraordinary drama of Malta''s WWII victory against impossible odds told through the eyes of the people who were there.In March and April 1942, more explosives were dropped on the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta - smaller than the Isle of Wight - than on the whole of Britain during the first year of the Blitz. Malta had become one of the most strategically important places in the world. From there, the Allies could attack Axis supply lines to North Africa; without it, Rommel would be able to march unchecked into Egypt, Suez and the Middle East. For the Allies this would have been catastrophic. As Churchill said, Malta had to be held ''at all costs''.FORTRESS MALTA follows the story through the eyes of those who were there: young men such as twenty-year-old fighter pilot Raoul Daddo-Langlois, anti-aircraft gunner Ken Griffiths, American Art Roscoe and submariner Tubby Crawford - who served on the most successful Allied submarine of the Second World War; cabaret dancer-turned RAF plotter Christina Ratcliffe, and her lover, the brilliant and irrepressible reconnaissance pilot, Adrian Warburton. Their stories and others provide extraordinary first-hand accounts of heroism, resilience, love, and loss, highlighting one of the most remarkable stories ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A master of the genre'' The TimesThe Romans have vanquished the rebel alliance; Calgus, Lord of the Northern Tribes, is the prisoner of the chieftains he once led. And the Roman leader has an audacious plan to capture Dinpaladyr, the barbarians'' fortress of spears. Marcus Aquila - burning for revenge on an enemy that has killed one of his best friends - rides north with the Petriana cavalry. He believes his disguise as Centurion Corvus of the 2nd Tungrians is still holding. But he is just a few days ahead of two of the emperor''s agents, sent from Rome to kill him. Pitiless assassins who know his real name, and too much about his friends.

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This edition collects both volumes of Modernity Britain for the first timeFollowing Austerity Britain and Family Britain, the third volume in David Kynaston''s landmark social history of post-war Britain''Triumphant ... A historian of peerless sensitivity and curiosity about the lives of individuals'' Financial Times''This superb history captures the birth pangs of modern Britain ... It is a part of Kynaston’s huge achievement that such moments of insight and pleasure should accompany what has become a monumental history of our recent past'' The Times____________________David Kynaston’s history of post-war Britain has so far taken us from the radically reforming Labour governments of the late 1940s in Austerity Britain and through the growing prosperity of Family Britain’s more placid 1950s. Now Modernity Britain 1957–62 sees the coming of a new Zeitgeist as Kynaston gets up close to a turbulent era in which the speed of social change accelerated. The late 1950s to early 1960s was an action-packed, often dramatic time in which the contours of modern Britain began to take shape. These were the ‘never had it so good’ years, when the Carry On film series got going, and films like Room at the Top and the first soaps like Coronation Street and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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It’s 1987. Ronald Reagan is in the White House. Prince and Madonna are on the radio. And Wheel of Fortune hostess Vanna White is on the cover of Playboy. Billy and his friends are desperate to get hold of a copy, but no shopkeeper is going to sell one to three fourteen-year-old gaming nerds. The only thing for it is a heist of the local shop. But as they set out on their mission to enter one impossible fortress, they have no idea what lies ahead . . .

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Drake has to stop an evil wizard in this action-packed, New York Times bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!An evil wizard named Astrid is plotting to become the most powerful wizard in the world. She is collecting ingredients for a dangerous spell, and it is up to the Dragon Masters to stop her from casting it. Drake and Mina travel to the Fortress of the Stone Dragon to warn the Stone Dragon''s Dragon Master, Caspar, that Astrid is on her way there. But will the evil wizard''s dark magic overpower the Dragon Masters?

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