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Marcus Fenix. War hero. Decorated Gear. Loyal son. Traitor. As the Locust Horde advances into one of humanity''s last bastions, Marcus does the unthinkable: he defies Colonel Hoffman''s orders and abandons his post in the middle of the battle in a bid to rescue his father, weapons scientist Dr Adam Fenix. As the Coalition struggles to defend Sera''s surviving humans from the invading ''grubs'', Marcus faces a court martial - and a possible death penalty. In the Slab, there are no rules and no mercy. Marcus must learn to survive in an institution populated by the most dangerous dregs of society.Meanwhile, COG scientists continue the race against time to find a weapon to defeat the Locust - but there''s another traitor - one of the most trusted men in the COG, who knew the Locust existed long before the creatures erupted from their underground warrens. Worse, there''s an even bigger threat emerging: a life-form called the Lambent, which drove the Locust to the surface and that will eventually destroy all life on Sera.As the Locust infiltrate deeper into COG territory, the Slab is in danger of being overrun. All the prisoners are released . . . except Marcus. The Locust ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Gears of War: The Slab - Karen Travissová

The story of Delta Squad''s toughest fighters - soldier''s solder Marcus Fenix and steadfast Dominic Santiago - as well as a detailed account of the pivotal battle of the Pendulum Wars. As kids, the three of them were inseparable; as soldiers, they were torn apart. Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago fought alongside Dom''s elder brother Carlos at Aspho Fields in the epic battle that changed the course of the Pendulum Wars. There''s a new war to fight now, a war for mankind''s very survival. But while the last human stronghold on Sera braces itself for another onslaught from the Locust Horde, ghosts come back to haunt Marcus and Dom, as the return of an old comrade threatens to dredge up an agonizing secret Marcus has sworn to keep.As the beleaguered Gears of the Coalition of Ordered Governments take a last stand to save mankind from extinction, the harrowing decisions made at Aspho Fields have to be relived and made again. Marcus and Dom can take anything the Locust Horde throws at them - but will their friendship survive the truth about Carlos Santiago?

Objev podobné jako Gears Of War: Aspho Fields - Karen Travissová

When the bestselling video game Gears of War was released in late 2006, it quickly became the fastest selling original Xbox title ever, and has since gone on to sell more than five million copies, received more than fifty industry awards, and has garnered high praise from critics and fans alike. And the first novel in the series was released at the end of 2008, to coincide with the release of the second Gears of War video game.With this terrific track record to build on, this is the third tie-in novel to be based on the Gears of War franchise. The massive Gears of War fan-base will be eager to see more in this series of original novels.

Objev podobné jako Gears Of War: Coalition's End - Karen Travissová

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Based on the blockbuster Xbox game, this is the stunning story of the men and women who stood between a planet and total destruction - and now have to face the consequences of their actions. After a brutal fifteen-year war for survival, the Coalition of Ordered Governments is forced to destroy mankind''s last city in a final bid to stop the Locust Horde. As the survivors flee Jacinto, they must contend with the last of the Locust, bent on vengeance, as they struggle to stay alive in an icy wilderness. Marcus Fenix, Dom Santiago, and their fellow Gears fight to get Jacinto''s refugees to a safe haven, but find themselves in a lawless new world where the enemy is human - and as desperate and dangerous as any grub. This novel is based on a computer game with an 18-rating.

Objev podobné jako Gears Of War: Jacinto's Remnant - Karen Travissová

Hra na PC a XBOX - elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: akční, Gears of War 4 je brutální, přímočaré a po všech směrech vyladěné pokračování legendární série, které vás nenechá ani na chvíli vydechnout. Vývojáři se tentokrát rozhodli hru udělat mnohem temnější a strašidelnější, takže místo 4 hrdinných reků budou pod vaše velení svěřeni jen dva. K JDmu, tvrdému a nebojácnému vojákovi Gears se přidá Kait - ženský element, jenž ovšem rozhodně nebudete muset zachraňovat jako dámu v nesnázích. Vypnuto Ultimate EditionHru Gears of War 4Season PassDřívější přístup k novým mapám Omlouváme se, ale snažíte se o zobrazení videa, které není podporováno vaším zařízením. % Gears of War 4 je brutální, přímočaré a po všech směrech vyladěné pokračování legendární série, které vás nenechá ani na chvíli vydechnout. Vypnuto Vydejte se na dlouhou...

Objev podobné jako Gears of War 4: Ultimate Edition - Xbox One/Win 10 Digital (G7Q-00026)

Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, výška 10 cm, materiál vinyl, s pohyblivou hlavou Funko POP! jsou čím dál populárnější malé vinylové figurky s ikonickým roztomilým vzhledem, který je charakterizován velkou hlavou a malým tělem postavičky. Poprvé byly představeny v roce 2010, kombinují tradiční výrobu sošek s moderními prvky a barvami a jsou uznávané i jako sběratelské předměty. Každý si v dnes už tisících figurek najde tu svoji, vyráběny jsou v mnoha různých tématech, jako jsou filmy, televizní seriály, hry, komiksy a další pop-kulturní ikony. I tato figurka, Funko POP! Gears of War - Kait, o výšce 10 cm se stane skvělým kouskem do vaší sbírky, či veselou hračkou pro vaše dítko. Hlavní přednosti figurky Funko POP! Gears of War - Kait Figurka Funko bude pěkným dárkem pro sběratele Použitým materiálem je vinyl Funko POP! Gears of War - Kait je dekorativní soška Může se pochlubit pohyblivou hlavou V balení obdržíte jednu figurku Figurka Funko měří 10 cm

Objev podobné jako Funko POP! Gears of War - Kait (889698374279)

Hra na PC a XBOX - elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: akční, Gears of War 4 je brutální, přímočaré a po všech směrech vyladěné pokračování legendární série, které vás nenechá ani na chvíli vydechnout. Vývojáři se tentokrát rozhodli hru udělat mnohem temnější a strašidelnější, takže místo 4 hrdinných reků budou pod vaše velení svěřeni jen dva. K JDmu, tvrdému a nebojácnému vojákovi Gears se přidá Kait - ženský element, jenž ovšem rozhodně nebudete muset zachraňovat jako dámu v nesnázích. Vypnuto Hraj všudePlay Anywhere je nová služba společnosti Microsoft, která ti umožňuje bez dalších poplatků hrát digitální verzi na Xboxu One i na počítači s Windows 10. Navíc jsou všechny uložené výsledky a pozice vždy k dispozici. Omlouváme se, ale snažíte se o zobrazení videa, které není podporováno vaším zařízením. % Gears of War 4 je brutální, přímočaré a po všech směrech vyladěné pokračování legendární...

Objev podobné jako Gears of War 4: Standard Edition - Xbox One/Win 10 Digital (G7Q-00027)

Hra na konzoli - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: akční, pro online hraní vyžaduje předplatné Xbox Live Gold,. 82% Gears of War nyní vypadá lépe než kdy jindy. Obsahuje více aspektů a funkcí, jako jsou nové akty a nové možnosti pro více hráčů. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! ULTIMATE EDITIONGears of War přichází s vylepšenou verzí, která nabízí příběhovou kampaň pro jednoho hráče. Nechybí ani oblíbený multiplayer. Gears of War si navíc užijete v 1080p, při 60 fps. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Hrůzyplný příběh bitvy mezi lidskými bytostmi a Locustovou hordou - děsivými kreaturami, které se vynořují z nitra planety....

Objev podobné jako Gears of War: Ultimate Edition - Xbox Digital (2WU-00008)

The official prequel to the action video game Gears 5, beginning immediately after Gears of War 4 and leading directly into the new game.THE OFFICIAL BRIDGE TO GEARS 5Following Reyna Diaz''s death at the hands of the Swarm, Kait seals her mother''s tomb, swearing revenge. With her allies, including JD Fenix and Del Walker, she returns to New Ephyra to warn the Coalition of Ordered Governments:THE SWARM IS COMINGHowever, First Minister Jinn requires proof of the threat. She also demands their utter loyalty, driving a wedge between the allies. Joined by Marcus Fenix, Kait strikes out on her own while JD and Del embark on a sanctioned mission to prove that the threat is real. With the fate of humankind hanging in the balance, it''s a race against time.

Objev podobné jako Gears of War: Ascendance - Jason M. Hough

An original Gears of War novel, exclusively detailing the aftermath of the Locust War written by New York Times bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole.THE END OF THE LOCUST WAR WAS JUST THE BEGINNING OF THE BATTLE FOR SERA’S FUTURE The Locust War has ended with an energy weapon that pulsed across the land, destroying Locust and Lambent alike. The world is in shambles and the few survivors are isolated from one another. Humanity must begin anew.  With most of Sera’s civilization destroyed, Sergeant Marcus Fenix and Lieutenant Anya Stroud must somehow rebuild on the ruins. For Marcus, his purpose is impossible to grasp. With no clear enemy to fight, there may be no place left for him in this postwar world. Some call him hero, others view him with resentment.  As Anya struggles to create alliances to re-form the Coalition of Ordered Governments, she quickly discovers how impossible it is to tell friend from foe. Then whispers of Locust still stalking the land begin to spread. Fearing the worst, Marcus sets out to assess the potential threat. As he searches for Locust survivors, he quickly discovers that the new enemy may be all-too-human, and utterly ruthless.

Objev podobné jako Gears of War: Ephyra Rising - Michael A. Stackpole

The new novel set within the action of the Xbox Game Studios video game Gears 5, by New York Times bestselling author Jason Hough.THE OFFICIAL TIE-IN TO THE EXCITING VIDEO GAMES GEARS 5 AND GEARS TACTICSIn the aftermath of Settlement 2''s destruction, Kait Diaz reels from the near loss of a close friend amid utter defeat at the hands of the Swarm. To move forward, she must choose either to walk the Outsider path of her mother, or rise to her beckoning duty as a Gear, as her father did. As Kait grapples with her circumstance, an unexpected ally illuminates secrets from the past that offer a new perspective. Over four decades before, the two superpowers of Sera - the Coalition of Ordered Governments, and the Union of Independent Republics - wage a bitter, worldwide conflict known as the Pendulum Wars. For nearly a century, the two have fought to wrest control over Sera''s most precious energy resource: Imulsion.On the 79th year of the Pendulum Wars, Gabriel Diaz is a decorated Lieutenant Colonel serving the Coalition, assigned to Vectes Naval Base - a fortress that''s seen little action despite its close proximity to UIR territory. The island''s relative quiet is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Gears of War: Bloodlines - Jason M. Hough

Hra na konzoli - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: akční a střílečky, 93% Gears of War 2 staví na základní verzi, ale více zbraní, zlomyslnější nepřátelé a rozsáhlejší scenérie vám nabídnou více akcí, emocí a vzrušení. Hrůzyplný příběh bitvy mezi lidskými bytostmi a děsivými kreaturami, které se vynořují z nitra planety. Zdokonalené všechny hlavní aspekty původní hry - celkový dojem je tak nekompromisní s novými způsoby zabíjení specifickými pro nové zbraně. Nové vizuální efekty Hra zachovává vše, co bylo skvělé v Gears of...

Objev podobné jako Gears of War 2 - Xbox Digital (G9N-00013)

Hra na PC a XBOX - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: akční, pro online hraní vyžaduje předplatné Xbox Live Gold, Důraz na příběhPátý díl úspěšné série Gears of War vychází v průběhu roku 2019 a ponese i pozměněné jméno Gears 5. Z uvolněných informací víme, že v hlavní roli se představí Kait, kamarádka hlavního hrdiny z předchozího dílu. Vrátí se i Marcus Fenix, bez kterého by série ztratila kus svého kouzla. Z oznamovacího traileru je cítit zaměření na příběh a tvůrci slibují dobrodružství v tom nejhezčím a největším světě, jaký jsme mohli v sérii vidět. Game of the Year Edition obsahuje:Základní hru Gears 5Halo: balíček postav Reach30 dní BoostRozšíření Gears 5: Hivebusters

Objev podobné jako Gears 5: Game of the Year Edition - Xbox Digital (G7Q-00120)

Kniha – autor Karen Travissová, 384 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Příznivci slavné videohry Gears of War se poprvé blíže seznamují s nejdrsnějšími bojovníky jednotky Delta, válkou zoceleným Marcusem Fenixem a nezlomným Dominikem Santiagem, a odhalují podrobný průběh stěžejní bitvy Kyvadlových válek. V dětství byli nerozlučitelní; jako vojáky je od sebe odtrhli. Marcus Fenix a Dominik Santiago válčili spolu s Domovým starším bratrem Carlosem v ohromné bitvě, která změnila vývoj Kyvadlových válek. Nyní musí vybojovat novou válku, válku za přežití lidstva. Zatímco se lidské společenství na Seře snaží opevnit, aby se ubránilo locustům, Marcuse a Doma pronásledují přízraky minulosti. Na povrch vyplouvá ochromující tajemství, o kterém se Marcus zapřisáhl, že ho nikdy neprozradí. Obklíčená Koalice řádných vlád zaujímá poslední postavení, a snaží se zabránit lidskému zániku. Stejně jako na Asfoských polích, vyvstává nutnost činit bolestná rozhodnutí....

Objev podobné jako Gears of War 1 Asofská pole (978-80-86707-65-5)

Hra na konzoli - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: akční a střílečky, 91% Gears of War 3 přenese hráče do hororového příběhu o naději, přežití a přátelství. Jen málo her toho nabízí tolik a ještě méně jich to zvládne. V posledním zničeném městě Jacinto a jeho zbývajícími přeživšími obyvateli nastane čas pro Marka Fenixe a jeho spolubojovníky. Skvělý kooperativní multiplayer pro 4 hráče. Je třeba zachránit lidskou rasu před hordami zmutovaných Lambentů. Zážitek pro fanoušky GoW i nové hráče Hra má vynikající...

Objev podobné jako Gears of War 3 - Xbox Digital (G9N-00014)

Hra na konzoli - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: akční, pro online hraní vyžaduje předplatné Xbox Live Gold, - 79% V příběhu o Gears of War: Judgment bojujete za záchranu města Halvo Bay před novým děsivým nepřítelem v kampani, která představuje nový rychlejší a akčnější styl hraní. Hlavním hrdinou je oblíbený člen původní týmu Baird i se svými sarkastickými hláškami a povahou fatalistického rebela. Členové Kilo Squad, před narychlo svolaným vojenským soudem uprostřed probíhající války s Locusty retrospektivně popisují cestu, která vedla až k soudu....

Objev podobné jako Gears of War: Judgment - Xbox Digital (G9N-00019)

Hra na konzoli - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: střílečky, 94% Gears of War v sobě spojuje taktické akce s hororem v boji o přežití a zprostředkuje hluboký zážitek v úžasném vizuálním zpracování. Hrůzyplný příběh bitvy mezi lidskými bytostmi a Locustovou hordou - děsivými kreaturami, které se vynořují z nitra planety. Hrdinný válečný vůdce Marcus Fenix a jeho tým čelí náporu nelítostných válečných zloduchů. Jak přežít a uniknout smrti ? Bitevní pole je místem smrti. Chcete-li přežít, zničte svého...

Objev podobné jako Gears of War - Xbox Digital (G9N-00012)

Learn the full back story behind the world''s greatest book on military strategy!The Art of War is one of the world''s great masterpieces—presenting timeless strategies that are as important in the boardroom as on the battlefield. Now, experience Sun Tzu''s classic as never before in this riveting graphic novel brimming with battles, betrayals and political intrigues.The book recounts the conflict between the kingdom of Wu as they plot to attack the far more powerful state of Chu, with both leaders navigating internal plots and power struggles that will forever alter the fate of China. The fascinating accounts in this book include:The story of Sun Tzu, who became a trusted advisor to the powerful Wu clan and then a master military strategist, capturing the attention of Wu Zixu, the clan''s most formidable generalThe creation of the military strategies in The Art of War, as Sun Tzu develops his revolutionary philosophy of asymmetrical warfareThe high-stakes Battle of Boju where Sun Tzu''s teachings take center stage, shaping a battle that will become legendary in the chronicles of military historyAnd many other fascinating stories!Sun Tzu''s Art of War brings to life not only the tactical brilliance of Sun Tzu''s teachings but also the human ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Sun Tzu's Art of War: The Manga Edition - Sun Tzu

The First World War was a watershed in world history. Tragic but far from futile, its origins, events and legacy have roused impassioned debate, creating multiple interpretations and confusion for those encountering the period for the first time. Synthesising the latest scholarship, acclaimed historian Gary Sheffield cuts to the heart of the conflict. He explores such key issues as: - the causes of war- the great battles on land, sea and in the air- the search for the peace and peace settlements- the political, social and economic consequences- the impact of ''total war'' on the belligerents and the individual- and the place of the Great War in the history of warfare Accessible and authoritative, this is the ultimate introduction for anyone wanting a clear understanding of what happened and why.

Objev podobné jako A Short History of the First World War - Gary Sheffield

Hra na PC a XBOX - elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: akční, 86% Pokračování zkracuje svůj název z Gears of War na pouhé Gears 5. Hrdinkou je Kait, kamarádka hlavního hrdiny předchozího dílu J.D. Fenixe, tudíž nás v nové sérii čeká postupné střídání postav, což je určitě zajímavý styl vyprávění příběhu. Důraz na příběhPátý díl úspěšné série Gears of War vychází v průběhu roku 2019 a nese i pozměněné jméno Gears 5. V hlavní roli se představí Kait, kamarádka hlavního hrdiny z předchozího dílu. Vrátí se i Marcus Fenix, bez kterého by série ztratila kus svého kouzla. Z oznamovacího traileru je cítit zaměření na příběh a tvůrci slibují dobrodružství v tom nejhezčím a největším světě, jaký jsme mohli v sérii vidět.

Objev podobné jako Gears 5 - Xbox Digital (G7Q-00083)

Kniha – autor Karen Travissová, 400 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Zabránili zániku lidské společnosti. Nyní musí čelit důsledkům svých rozhodnutí. Po patnáctiletém nelítostném boji o přežití musí Koalice řádných vlád zničit Jacinto, jediné zbývající město na planetě, aby zastavila postup locustů. Všechny, kteří dokázali uniknout, čeká život ve tvrdé mrazivé divočině a boj proti zbytkům pomstychtivých locustů. Marcus Fenix, Dom Santiago a ostatní gearové bojují, aby ochránili bývalé obyvatele Jacinta a našli jim bezpečné útočiště. Svět se ale změnil. Vládne bezpráví. Na obzoru se objevují noví nepřátelé. Mají sice lidskou tvář, ale jsou stejně zoufalí a nebezpeční jako locusti. Nenechte si ujít pokračování příběhu podle slavných a cenami ověnčených videoher!

Objev podobné jako Gears of War 2 Po záplavě (978-80-86707-80-8)

Translated by Yuan Shibing and J.J.L.Duyvendak. With introductions by Robert Wilkinson.The two political classics in this book are the product of a time of intense turmoil in Chinese history. Dating from the Period of the Warring States (403-221BC), they anticipate Machiavelli''s The Prince by nearly 2000 years.The Art of War is the best known of a considerable body of Chinese works on the subject. It analyses the nature of war, and reveals how victory may be ensured.The Book of Lord Shang is a political treatise for the instruction of rulers. These texts are anything but armchair strategy or ivory-tower speculation. They are serious, urgent and practical responses to the desperate situations in which they were written. They have been immensely influential both inside and outside China.

Objev podobné jako The Art of War / The Book of Lord Shang - Sun Tzu, Shang Yang

Hra na PC a XBOX - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: akční, - Tahová strategie z oblíbeného univerza. Složte si svůj tým a velte mu v boji proti přesile. 79% Gears Tactics je poutavá tahová strategie, která po taktické, vizuální a dějové stránce sráží XCOM z jeho trůnu. Je trošku škoda, že se jí to už tolik nedaří v rámci návrhu základny a designu sekundárních misí, v nichž mu buď absolutně nestačí, nebo je na velmi podobné úrovni. Pokud však patříte mezi fandy tahovek, Gears Tactics by vás za žádných okolností nemělo minout. (Alza Magazín) Děj se odehrává 12 let před prvním dílem ságy Gears of War. Najděte a přemozte tvůrce všeho zla, který...

Objev podobné jako Gears Tactics - Xbox/Win 10 Digital (G7Q-00106)

THE MOST IMPACTFUL LESSONS OF SUN TZU PAIRED WITH THOUGHTFUL ANALYSIS AND MODERN APPLICATIONS IN AN ELEGANT AND ACCESSIBLE FORMATSun Tzu''s The Art of War is a timeless masterpiece of strategy and leadership, celebrated for its profound insights into preparation, adaptability, and the importance of understanding both oneself and others. Originally conceived as a military manual, its lessons have transcended their origins to become essential reading for anyone navigating challenges in life, business, and creativity. Its brilliance lies in its subtle, universal wisdom, which remains strikingly relevant after more than two millennia.This edition will help you master the art of strategy and apply it to your own life. With engaging double-page spreads, it curates Sun Tzu''s key strategies, pairing them with modern analysis and practical applications you can use immediately. Calibrated to deliver timeless, perspective-shifting insights rapidly and directly, it reveals the strategies that have shaped leaders across the ages and continue to inspire today.WHY NOT EXPLORE FURTHER CONCISE CLASSICS FROM THIS SERIES?Also available: Think and Grow Rich, Meditations, The Prophet, and Autobiography of a Yogi.

Objev podobné jako The Art of War (The Concise Classic) - Sun Tzu

This is a unique account of the impact that the Second World War had on the city of Sheffield. Soon after the declaration of war, the government and the people of Sheffield realized that the Germans would make the city one of their prime targets, due to the importance of the steel industry. Also, for the first eighteen months of the war Sheffield had the only drop hammer in the country, which was capable of producing Rolls Royce crankshafts for Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft. Using contemporary diaries, letters, police accounts and other archive material, this book reveals how, despite heavy bombing, the people of Sheffield refused to be intimidated. It looks at the events that were happening in the city during the countdown to the war, such as the evacuation of the children not only to other safer districts, but to the Dominions, and the development of the Sheffield Home Guard, who started out as ''Dads Army'' but were sent to London to relieve its Home Guard when the capital was under heavy fire from German rockets. Also included is a description of the protection of the dams above Sheffield and how the Ladybower reservoir was used as a training ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Story of Sheffield at War 1939 to 1945 - Margaret Drinkall

Explore the culinary delights of God of War as you travel across the nine realms.

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By the time the First World War ended in 1918, eight million people had died in what had been perhaps the most apocalyptic episode the world had known. This Very Short Introduction provides a concise and insightful history of the ''Great War'', focusing on why it happened, how it was fought, and why it had the consequences it did. It examines the state of Europe in 1914 and the outbreak of war; the onset of attrition and crisis; the role of the US; the collapse of Russia; and the weakening and eventual surrender of the Central Powers. Looking at the historical controversies surrounding the causes and conduct of war, Michael Howard also describes how peace was ultimately made, and the potent legacy of resentment left to Germany. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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''This riotous and engaging biography has it all''GUARDIAN''As much fun to read as a good political thriller''WALL STREET JOURNALThe book that inspired the major documentary Edward vs George: The Windsors at WarAt the outbreak of war, the British monarchy was in turmoil. Edward VIII had abdicated, leaving his brother Bertie to take on a role he never expected: King George VI. Meanwhile, as Edward awaited the decree that would allow him to marry his mistress, Wallis Simpson, he took an increasing interest in Hitler''s expansionist plans. How did this squabbling, dysfunctional family manage to unite in the face of the greatest conflict in their lifetimes? And what was the true extent of Edward''s betrayal?''Genuinely revealing, politically insightful, scrupulously researched . . . has the narrative pace of a champion thoroughbred''Tina Brown, author of THE PALACE PAPERS

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The fourth volume that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien’s epic tale of war, The Silmarillion.In this fourth volume of The History of Middle-earth, the shaping of the chronological and geographical structure of the legends of Middle-earth and Valinor is spread before us.We are introduced to the hitherto unknown Ambarkanta or “Shape of the World”, the only account ever given of the nature of the imagined Universe, ccompanied by maps and diagrams of the world before and after the cataclyusms of The War of the Gods and the Downfall of Numenor. The first map of Beleriend is also reproduced and discussed.In The Annals of Valinor and The Annals of Beleriend we are shown how the chronology of the First Age was moulded: and the tale is told of Aelfwine, the Englishman who voyaged into the True West and came to Tol Eressea, Lonely Isle, where he learned the ancient history of Elves and Men.Also included are the original ‘Silmarillion’ of 1926, and the Quenta Noldorinwa of 1930 – the only version of the myths and legends of the First Age that J R R Tolkien completed to their end.

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

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The third volume that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien’s epic tale of war, The Silmarillion.This, the third volume of The History of Middle-earth, gives us a priviledged insight into the creation of the mythology of Middle-earth, through the alliterative verse tales of two of the most crucial stories in Tolkien’s world – those of Turien and Luthien. The first of the poems is the unpublished Lay of The Children of Hurin, narrating on a grand scale the tragedy of Turin Turambar. The second is the moving Lay of Leithian, the chief source of the tale of Beren and Luthien in The Silmarillion, telling of the Quest of the Silmaril and the encounter with Morgoth in his subterranean fortress.Accompanying the poems are commentaries on the evolution of the history of the Elder Days. Also included is the notable criticism of The Lay of The Leithian by CS Lewis, who read the poem in 1929.

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Part of the Hero Classics series“Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.”Douglass cultivated himself to such an extent that the listeners of his lectures doubted if his narratives were true. His autobiography is both a compelling tale of a slave and a contribution to the public discourse on slavery. His language is poetic and precise honed in its simplicity as if something artificially put together but immensely natural at the same time. Opening this book is opening the door into Douglass''s consciousness and tracking his inner journey of finding himself in the world: a story of his childhood and youth – a long and laborious path to freedom. Douglass talks about the explicit punishments and tortures that slaves were exposed to. Despite the suffering, he emphasizes the power of self-education and continuous resistance that pushes one to fight their predicament. The publication of this book was such an unprecedented event that the author had to leave the US for Europe for about two years. The fact that Douglass''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The second of a two-book set that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war, The Silmarillion. This second part of The Book of Lost Tales includes the tale of Beren and Luthien, Turin and the Dragon, and the only full narratives of the Necklace of the Dwarves and the Fall of Gondolin, itself the finest and most exciting depiction of a battle that Tolkien ever wrote. Each tale is followed by a commentary in the form of a short essay, together with texts of associated poems, and contains extensive information on names and vocabulary in the earliest Elvish languages. This series of fascinating books has now been repackaged to complement the distinctive and classic style of the `black cover' A-format paperbacks of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales.

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The Battle of Sekigahara marked a pivotal conflict in Japanese history leading to the establishment of the Tokugawa Shogunate.Sekigahara was the greatest samurai battle in history. Japan had long been at civil war until brought under the rule of Oda Nobunaga, and then, following his death at the hands of a traitorous general, that of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It was Hideyoshi who completed the unification of Japan and ushered in a period of peace.After HideyoshiÂ’s death in 1598, a power struggle emerged between those loyal to the Toyotomi, and those who supported the second most powerful warlord, Tokugawa Ieyasu. With Hideyoshi gone, Ieyasu made moves that brought the ire of a number of his contemporaries, and soon the entire country was divided into two great armies, East and West. Leading the loyalist cause was Ishida Mitsunari, who gathered a force of around 130,000 samurai, while the Tokugawa commanded just 80,000.Both sides hurried to seize strategically vital highways and castles. These attacks and sieges culminated in the decisive Battle of Sekigahara. Fought on 21 October 1600, the battle lasted just six hours, but saw the deaths of an estimated 30,000 samurai, the destruction of a number of noble families and the creation ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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‘This excellent debut is a melancholic reminder of the rippling after-effects of war’ The Times 'A touching novel of love and loss' Sunday TimesFor fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Where The Crawdads Sing comes a moving story, inspired by real events, about how hope and love will prevail against all odds. 1921 In the aftermath of war, everyone is searching for answers. Edie’s husband Francis never came home and was declared ‘missing, believed killed’. But when she receives a mysterious photograph of him in the post, hope flares and she begins to search. Harry photographs gravesites on the Western Front, hired by grieving families. Plagued by memories of his last conversation with Francis, he has never stopped searching for his brother. After years apart, their search brings them together. As they uncover the truth they are haunted by the past and their own complex feelings – towards Francis, and towards each other. Are some questions better left unanswered? Perfect for fans of Maggie O'Farrell and Helen Dunmore, The Photographer of the Lost is a beautiful novel, inspired by real events in the wake of the First World War, about love and loss, grief and guilt, and the fleeting, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Walk in the tank tracks and footsteps of Major General Stanisław Maczek and his 1st Polish Armoured Division (1PAD) soldiers who fought, fell or were wounded liberating the town of Ypres on 6th September 1944. Also revealed is the great support offered by local Resistance groups who supplied topographical assistance, information concerning enemy strong points and troop numbers, offered limited engagements, and finally assisted with the temporary gaoling of the many German prisoners of war. The book also commemorates those townsfolk including children who lost their lives over this period of short but intense fighting. Such was the cost of freedom for the beleaguered citizens of Ypres during WW2. Also remembered are those Czechoslovak officers attached to 1PAD from the Independent Czechoslovak Armoured Brigade Group commanded by Brigadier General Alois Liška, whose HQ was located at nearby Wormhout, France, in preparation for his own Battlegroup’s ‘Siege of Dunkirk’ deployment.

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Lee Miller’s work for Vogue from 1941–1945 sets her apart as a photographer and writer of extraordinary ability. The quality of her photography from the period has long been recognized as outstanding, and its full range is shown here, accompanied by her brilliant despatches. Starting with her first report from a field hospital soon after D-Day, the despatches and nearly 160 photographs show war-ravaged cities, buildings and landscapes, but above all they portray the war-resilient people – soldiers, leaders, medics, evacuees, prisoners of war, the wounded, the villains and the heroes. There is the raw edge of combat portrayed at the siege of St Malo and in the bitterly fought Alsace campaign, and the disbelief and outrage Miller describes on witnessing the victims of Dachau. The war’s horror is relieved by the spirit of post-liberation Paris, where she inudulged in frivoluous fashions and recorded memorable conversations with Picasso, Cocteau, Eluard, Aragon and Colette. The book ends with Miller’s first-on-the-scene report giving a sardonic description of HItler’s abandoned house in Munich, and the looting and burning of his alpine fortress at Berchtesgaden, which marked a symbolic end to the war. David E. Scherman, the renowned war photojournalist who shared many of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Alone in a foreign land, Viking warrior Einar must choose his loyalties in the face of war. The gripping new instalment in the Whale Road Chronicles. For the first time, Einar and the Wolf Coats find themselves divided, on opposing sides in a time of warfare: the Wolf Coats in Ireland, and Einar in the Saxon domains of England.Einar leads a warband for King Aethelstan, but struggles to find acceptance as a Norseman in Saxon lands. Can he truly make common cause with the wily king of the English, if that means Vikings like himself are now his enemies? The rewards of alliance with Aethelstan could be all he desires... or a brutal death. But other threats loom from the north and west. With war brewing and a great battle on the horizon, can Einar and his comrades reunite in time - or will a clash for the ages make their split a permanent one?

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''A gorgeous achievement'' Min Jin Lee, author of Pachinko''Graceful, poignant and moving'' Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The SympathizerIn 1948 Najin and Calvin Cho, with their young daughter Miran, travel from South Korea to the United States in search of new opportunities. Wary of the challenges ahead, Najin and Calvin make the difficult decision to leave their other daughter, Inja, behind with their extended family; soon, they hope, they will return to her. But then war breaks out in Korea, and there is no end in sight to the separation. Miran grows up in prosperous American suburbia, under the shadow of the daughter left behind, as Inja grapples in her war-torn land with ties to a family she doesn’t remember. Najin and Calvin desperately seek a reunion with Inja, but are the bonds of love strong enough to reconnect their family over distance, time and war? And as deep family secrets are revealed, will everything they long for be upended? Told through the alternating perspectives of the distanced sisters, and inspired by a true story, The Kinship of Secrets explores the cruelty of war, the power of hope, and what it means to be a sister.

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The Spelthorpe Trilogy. A delightful tale of history, romance and mystery set on the stunning Norfolk Coast in three books spanning two decades between 1932 and 1953 in a rural community called Spelthorpe. The community fiercely protects its own. In this second book the children of the key families reach adulthood. With dramatic events they grow up quickly. Passions are intense and with the advent of war the Merdogs take a back seat. The Spelthope Company becomes fully involved in the war effort at home when they are devastated by personal tragedy. They come through a brutal war displaying extreme courage at Dunkirk, in the air with the RAF and in occupied France but they strive to return to Spelthorpe - a place where you will feel you should belong. You will want to go there and never leave.

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A riveting story of how dueling ambitions and the power of prodigy made America the cultural center of the world—and Picasso the most famous artist alive—in the shadow of World War II“[Eakin] has mastered this material. . . . The book soars.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Vanity Fair, The New York Times Book Review, The New YorkerIn January 1939, Pablo Picasso was renowned in Europe but disdained by many in the United States. One year later, Americans across the country were clamoring to see his art. How did the controversial leader of the Paris avant-garde break through to the heart of American culture?The answer begins a generation earlier, when a renegade Irish American lawyer named John Quinn set out to build the greatest collection of Picassos in existence. His dream of a museum to house them died with him, until it was rediscovered by Alfred H. Barr, Jr., a cultural visionary who, at the age of twenty-seven, became the director of New York’s new Museum of Modern Art.Barr and Quinn’s shared goal would be thwarted in the years to come—by popular hostility, by the Depression, by Parisian intrigues, and by ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In Nigeria's un-Civil War: Memories of a Biafran Child, Philip Effiong reveals the many characters of war: the horror and the chaos, the surrealism and the absurdity and the desperate need to conjure a semblance of normalcy against a backdrop of air raids, starvation and massacre.

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In the depths of war, the women of Great Paxford will need all their strength...

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Inspired by his experiences as a reporter during the Spanish Civil War, Ernest Hemingway''s For Whom the Bell Tolls tells the story of Robert Jordan, an American volunteer in the International Brigades fighting to defend the Spanish Republic against Franco. After being ordered to work with guerrilla fighters to destroy a bridge, Jordan finds himself falling in love with a young Spanish woman and clashing with the guerrilla leader over the risks of their mission.One of the great novels of the twentieth century, For Whom the Bell Tolls was first published in 1940. It powerfully explores the brutality of war, the loss of innocence and the value of human life.This stunning edition features an afterword by Ned Halley.Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector''s Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector''s Library are books to love and treasure.

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In this masterpiece Kawabata, his brush dipped in silver, renders all the excruciating anguish and beauty of post-war Japan’ Edmund WhiteWith the Second World War only a few years in the past, and Japan still reeling from its effects, two sisters - born to the same father but different mothers - struggle to make sense of the new world in which they are coming of age. Asako, the younger, has become obsessed with locating a third sibling, while also experiencing love for the first time. While Momoko, their father's first child - haunted by the loss of her kamikaze boyfriend and their final, disturbing days together - seeks comfort in a series of unhealthy romances.And both sisters find themselves unable to outrun the legacies of their late mothers. A thoughtful, probing novel about the enduring traumas of war, the unbreakable bonds of family and the inescapability of the past, The Rainbow is a searing, melancholy work from one of Japan's greatest writers. Translated by Haydn Trowell

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The fifth volume of the History of Middle-earth, containing the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien’s epic tale of war, The Silmarillion.At the end of 1937, J R R Tolkien reluctantly set aside his work on the myths and heroic legends of Valinor and Middle-earth and began The Lord of the Rings.This fifth volume of The History of Middle-earth completes the examination of his writing up to that time. Later forms of The Annals of Valinor and The Annals of Beleriand had been composed, The Silmarillion was nearing completion in a greatly amplified form, and a new Map had been made. The legend of the Downfall of Numenor had entered the work, including those central ideas: the World Made Round and the Straight Path into the vanished West. Closely associated with this was the abandoned ‘time-travel’ story The Lost Road, linking the world of Numenor and Middle-earth with the legends of many other times and peoples.Also included in this volume is the The Lhammas, as essay on the complex languages and dialects of Middle-earth, and an ‘etymological dictionary’ containing an extensive account of Elvish vocabularies.

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An Independent Best Books for Summer Pick''Powerful, lyrical, and with a central character so wracked with love, he goes to war, deeply relatable'' ANN NAPOLITANO, author of Hello Beautiful''Wholly beguiling and spirited'' THE TIMES''Emotionally resonant and lyrical story of one young man''s heartbreak, set against the trauma of a world falling apart'' IRISH TIMES''Stunning. Both an unrequited love story and a mystery. It will live with me for a long time.JENDELLA BENSONMost Anticipated Books 2023: COSMOPOLITAN, GLAMOUR, THE FLOOR, HUFFINGTON POST, THE BLACK BRITISH LIST and BRITTLE PAPERFor readers of Toni Morrison, Richard Flanagan and BURMA BOY - gripping and intimate historical novel of a black soldier''s experience in the Second World War - a rare and moving tale of love and sacrifice by the acclaimed author of THE BOOK OF ECHOES.-------------------------------------One war, one soldier, one enduring love1939: In a village in south-east Nigeria on the brink of the Second World War, young Obi watches from a mango tree as a colonial army jeep speeds by, filled with soldiers laughing and shouting, their buttons shining in the sun. To Obi, their promise of a smart uniform and regular wages is hard to resist, especially as he has his sweetheart Rose ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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As the Pargiters, a middle-class English family, move from the oppressive confines of the Victorian home of the 1880s to the `present day'' of the 1930s, they are weighed down by the pressures of war, the social strictures of patriarchy, capitalism and Empire, and the rise of Fascism. Engaging with a painful struggle between utopian hopefulness and crippled with despair, the novel is a savage indictment of Virginia Woolf''s society, but its bitter sadness is relieved by the longing for some better way of life, where `freedom and justice'' might really be possible. This is Virginia Woolf''s longest novel, and the one she found the most difficult to write. The most popular of all her writings during her lifetime, it can now be re-read as the most challengingly political, even revolutionary, of all her books. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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The fourth heartwarming book in the Cornish Girls saga series perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine EverestCan the bonds of motherhood give them the strength they’ll need to get through the war? St Ives, Spring 1943.After having given up her baby at seventeen, Sonya is inspired by her work at an orphanage to discover what happened to her daughter twenty-five years ago. Reunited, they struggle to bond whilst braving the war together.Nurse Lily has returned to St Ives to finish training as a midwife. But when old flame Tristan is brought in wounded, she must put the past firmly to bed in order to care for him.And working at Tristan’s convalescent home, Mary longs for the romance she reads of in her novels. But her overprotective mother is making that more difficult at every turn…In times of war, the Cornish Girls can rely on one another to make it through. But can they lean on the bonds of motherhood for support too?A heart-warming tale of motherhood in wartime, for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas.Readers have been swept away by the Cornish Girls:‘Romance…friendship…orphans…family…women helping in any way they can…Don’t miss this book’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A lovely historical ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Also on the USA Today,Washington Post, Boston Globe, Globe and Mail, Publishers Weekly, and Indie bestseller lists.One of the most important stories of World War II, already optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture: a spectacular, searing work of Holocaust history that brings to light the extraordinary accomplishments of brave Jewish women who became resistance fightersa group of unknown heroes whose exploits have never been chronicled in full, until now.Witnesses to the brutal murder of their families and neighbors and the violent destruction of their communities, a cadre of Jewish women in Polandsome still in their teenshelped transform the Jewish youth groups into resistance cells to fight the Nazis. With courage, guile, and nerves of steel, these ghetto girls paid off Gestapo guards, hid revolvers in loaves of bread and jars of marmalade, and helped build systems of underground bunkers. They flirted with German soldiers, bribed them with wine, whiskey, and home cooking, used their Aryan looks to seduce them, and shot and killed them. They bombed German train lines and blew up a towns water supply. They also nursed the sick, taught children, and hid families.Yet the exploits of these courageous resistance ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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