german breakthrough in greece jeffrey plowman

On February 25, 1941 Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister, made his first approach to the Australian and New Zealand governments seeking their approval for the use of their troops in his Greek venture. While the New Zealand government was adamant that their forces should have the support of an armoured brigade, the Australian government was more concerned that it would end in an evacuation, a fear also evident among the British planners, a view they were reluctant to share. Fast forward two months and it is now April 14\. Ten days have passed since the German invasion of Greece and the Anzacs are in trouble, even if they don’t yet know it. The small German motorcycle battalion that has just reached the 21st NZ Battalion positions at Platamon is a harbinger of the panzer battle group yet to come. To the south is the strategic town of Larissa. North of it almost the entire Anzac Corps is spread out along the line of the Olympus mountains, with its western end anchored on Kalabaka, where a small brigade group waits for the appearance of the 1st Armoured Brigade further north. Larissa is their only escape route and the German thrust is aimed straight at it. Worse still, as the fighting intensified at Platamon, the Anzac Corps high command seemed slow to react and almost turned a blind eye to it as they continued to reinforce the west against what was only a perceived threat. That this lone battalion, with four 25-pounders in support, managed to hold off the attackers for as long as they did until Anzac Corps Headquarters finally reacted was certainly not due to the latter’s commander, Lieutenant General Thomas Blamey. There is a view in some quarter that this successful delaying action only became possible for the intervention of Blamey’s Chief-of-Staff, Brigadier Sydney Rowell. However, the complete evacuation of all Anzac troops north of Larissa may owe much more to the propensity of the New Zealand soldier for misappropriation of other people’s assets, in this case British anti-tank mines. In the end this situation was turned around thanks to the actions of small groups of men, whose resilience and resourcefulness, often under extreme circumstances, helped delay the advance. The Germans in turn made a number of blunders, not the least of which were logistic but it could also be put down to overconfidence on their part after their easy victories in France. In the end the entire Anzac Corps escaped the trap, albeit by the skin of their teeth, and the British avoided the wider political ramifications of what could have happened had they lost what was, in New Zealand’s case, their sole contribution to British land forces in the Middle East. Just how the Anzac troops in Greece succeeded in the face of what was thrown against them from both sides of the hill is the subject of this book.

Objev podobné jako German Breakthrough in Greece - Jeffrey Plowman

Of all the tanks in the German arsenal the Tiger was perhaps the one most feared, certainly by the Western Allies from the time they first encountered it in North Africa to the end of the war in Europe. This was no small feat for a tank of which only 1,347 were produced out of a total German tank production of around 27,000 tanks. This is not surprising given that it was armed with the dreaded 88 mm gun, the rounds of which could pass right through a Sherman tank and whose thick frontal armour meant that it was virtually invulnerable to anything the Allies could field at that time. Though a fearsome weapon on the surface the Tiger was not well suited to offensive operations. It suffered from a weak transmission, which often failed. The lack of suitable recovery vehicles, until the Bergepanther made its appearance, meant the crews would often attempt to tow it with another Tiger rather than abandon it. This usually resulted in the loss of both Tigers as the towing tank also broke down through mechanical failure, brought about by the extra strain imposed on the towing vehicle. However, as a defensive weapon it was second to none, especially in Italy. Here the country’s hilly terrain, with its scattering of small villages, restricted the routes of advance the Allies could take. Just the knowledge that Tigers were in the area imposed an extra caution on Allied tank crews, particularly after their duels with its lighter Panzer cousins. Starting at the Anzio amphibious landings in January 1944 and finishing with the Senio offensive in 1945, the book draws on official histories unit diaries, reports, and personal accounts to look at encounters between Tigers (and sometimes the Elefant based on the hull of its cousin the Porsche Tiger). In this way it seeks to examine how the crews of Allied armour leaned to deal with this menace and sometimes failed to do so to their chagrin. To illustrate this the narrative delves into a number of detailed accounts of some significant encounters at Anzio, in Tuscany and on the plains of the Po Valley.

Objev podobné jako Fighting Tigers in Italy - Jeffrey Plowman

A vivid photographic history of the battle of Monte Cassino in the Second World War.

Objev podobné jako Monte Cassino: Amoured Forces in the Battle for the Gustav Line - Jeffrey Plowman

This fully illustrated study examines the German, Italian and Bulgarian occupation forces in Greece during 1941–44 as well as those of the two Greek Resistance organizations. Italy’s failed invasion of Greece in 1940–41 led to the German invasion of Yugoslavia in spring 1941 being extended into Greece, and, after the fall of Athens and Crete in April and May, the division of the country under German, Italian and Bulgarian occupation. The royal government and Army survivors withdrew to British-ruled Egypt, but at home resistance organizations of differing political character soon sprang up, forming guerrilla forces that exploited Greece’s rugged terrain and limited communications. The strongest resistance force was the Communist-dominated National Liberation Front (EAM) with its partisan Greek Popular Army (ELAS). Agents of the Western Allied powers had only brief success in mediating cooperation between the mutually hostile EAM/ELAS, and the National Republican Greek League (EDES) with its EOEA. Foreshadowing the Greek Civil War that would follow liberation, ELAS and EOEA clashed, in the background to their separate operations against the Axis occupiers.Drawing upon a wide range of sources, Phoebus Athanassiou charts the development of the fighting in occupied Greece: a struggle as ferocious as that fought in neighbouring Yugoslavia, which cost both the resistance and the Axis forces some 15,000 men killed.

Objev podobné jako Partisan Warfare in Greece 1941–44 - Phoebus Athanassiou

Do you want a solid foundation to your Greek studies?If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Greek in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Greek you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family.What will I learn?Basic Greek is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me?Get Started in Greek is for absolute and false beginners of Greek. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Greek. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course.What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features:- 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family- Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick- Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims- Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly- Test yourself - see and track your own progress- Native speaker audio - available as a digital download- Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference listsThis pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio material.Where do I go next?If you want to advance your Greek, our Complete Greek course (9781444195347) will take you to an intermediate level of Greek. If you want to practice your speaking and listening skills, Get Talkingand Keep Talking Greek (9781444184204) is the perfect audio course. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

Objev podobné jako Get Started in Beginner's Greek: Teach Yourself - Aristarhos Matsukas

''Irresistibly fascinating'' MARIE CLAIRE GREECE''Essential'' VICTORIA HISLOP''Brilliantly conceived'' PAUL CARTLEDGEAn enormous bestseller in Greece, this is a bold, witty retelling of the story of Ancient Greece by a rising star in archaeologyTwo strangers meet in a trapped elevator. One is an archaeologist, the other isn’t. A simple question, ‘What do you do?’, becomes the springboard for a dialogue that weaves a fascinating tale.Archaeologist Theodore Papakostas takes the reader on a spectacularly iconoclastic and hugely engrossing journey through ancient Greece, from its beginnings in prehistory to its end. Marvelling at the exalted moments in history as well as the more mundane, Papakostas introduces the reader to countless fascinating stories about the cradle of western civilisation – many of which upend received wisdom about the empire as well as about archaeology itself. Along the way, he settles questions such as: What did a Minoan princess pack for a trip to Egypt? How did a raunchy dance lead to the birth of Democracy? Why did Heraclitus suggest that Homer should be slapped?A whistle-stop tour through three hundred years of Greek history, How to Fit All of Ancient Greece in an Elevator is an unforgettable love letter to the treasures we’ve inherited from the ancient world, as well as to those who have helped us unearth them.

Objev podobné jako How to Fit All of Ancient Greece in an Elevator - Theodore Papakostas

''Irresistibly fascinating'' MARIE CLAIRE GREECE''Essential'' VICTORIA HISLOP''Brilliantly conceived'' PAUL CARTLEDGEAn enormous bestseller in Greece, this is a bold, witty retelling of the story of Ancient Greece by a rising star in archaeologyTwo strangers meet in a trapped elevator. One is an archaeologist, the other isn’t. A simple question, ‘What do you do?’, becomes the springboard for a dialogue that weaves a fascinating tale.Archaeologist Theodore Papakostas takes us on a spectacularly iconoclastic and hugely engrossing journey through ancient Greece, from its beginnings in prehistory to its end. Marvelling at the exalted moments in history as well as the more mundane, Papakostas introduces the reader to countless fascinating stories about the cradle of western civilisation – many of which upend received wisdom about the empire as well as about archaeology itself. Along the way, he settles questions such as: What did a Minoan princess pack for a trip to Egypt? How did a raunchy dance lead to the birth of Democracy? Why did Heraclitus suggest that Homer should be slapped?A whistle-stop tour through three hundred years of Greek history, How to Fit All of Ancient Greece in an Elevator is an unforgettable love letter to the treasures we’ve inherited from the ancient world, as well as to those who have helped us unearth them.

Objev podobné jako How to Fit All of Ancient Greece in an Elevator - Theodore Papakostas

Smart-mouthed Jesse O’Hara and her friends find themselves in the midst of a Greek crisis involving a radical nationalist group, mysterious spies and lots of Greek food! The latest international thriller in the Jesse O’Hara series is a fun and fast-paced ride with a bold female protagonist.When Jesse O’Hara and her friends are invited to present at the International Conference on Law Enforcement and Investigation, she jumps at the chance. Sure, the dreaded small talk isn’t her favorite, but the conference is in Greece, and she’s more than willing to endure it for the chance to explore ancient ruins and mouthwatering cuisine.But her plans take an unexpected turn when she’s approached with a high-stakes job offer from the Greek government. They want her help to dismantle a radical nationalist group that’s rapidly gaining public support. The offer? A considerable fee, and a mission that’s as intriguing as it is dangerous.Jesse knows the risks, but nothing can prepare her for the challenges ahead – or the toll it will take on her friends. As she digs deeper into the operation, it becomes clear there’s a hidden player in the mix, one with a singular goal: eliminate Jesse O’Hara and her team for good.Fans of Janet Evanovich, Ruth Ware, Darynda Jones and Catriona McPherson will enjoy this “whip-smart, sarcastic, amateur sleuth and a tightly plotted story” (Library Journal). A laugh-out-loud, witty and twisty new instalment in the Jesse O’Hara Mysteries.

Objev podobné jako Murder in the Greek Isles - Wendy Church

Fully illustrated, this is the second volume in a detailed study of the German auxiliary troops who fought for Britain in the American Revolutionary War. During the American Revolutionary War (1775–83), German auxiliary troops provided a vital element of the British war effort. While the largest body of German troops was from Hessen-Cassel (see the first volume of this study), the British also fielded troops from Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, Hessen-Hanau, Waldeck and Pyrmont, Brandenburg Ansbach and Brandenburg-Bayreuth, and Anhalt-Zerbst. This volume also covers the Hanoverian soldiers involved in the sieges of Gibraltar and Menorca.Fighting on a host of battlefields from Saratoga to Yorktown, these hired soldiers provided the Crown Forces with much-needed manpower and contributed crucial combat skills in the form of the Jäger, renowned specialists in open-order warfare. Featuring eight specially commissioned artwork plates and an array of carefully chosen illustrations, many in colour, this lively study examines the organization, uniforms, weapons and equipment of these troops who fought for King George in the New World.

Objev podobné jako German Troops in the American Revolution (2) - Robbie MacNiven

Learn to speak German? Easy. German All-in-One For Dummies conveniently combines titles from the German Dummies library into one handy guide that covers all of the bases of the German language. For those looking to master fluency in this popular language, this book and CD combo are an efficient and logical choice.

Objev podobné jako German All-in-One For Dummies, with CD - Wendy Foster, Anne Fox, Paulina Christensen

Escape to a beautiful holiday destination in this cosy, winter romance by bestselling author Mandy BaggotIt was supposed to be a holiday of a lifetime…But when Jen’s boyfriend David suddenly cancels their romantic Paris trip, needing to urgently travel to Athens for work, it’s best friend Bonnie who suggests they surprise him. Having already booked the time off from her events company – Christmas Every Day – Jen decides an impromptu and romantic gesture might be just what their relationship needs. Arriving in Greece and finding David is not there, Jen has a lot of questions. And when she gets her answers she has a choice – should she go home or should she stay awhile?With the help of Astro, the handsome yet Christmas-hating waiter from the local bar, she sets about a little Greek Christmas research. But what starts as a ‘business trip’ soon turns into something more…Praise for Mandy Baggot:'Mandy Baggot at her best - equal measures heart, humour and romance. A must read.' Sandy Barker'A delightful escapist romance packed with ... an utterly charming cast of characters.' Nina Kaye'Mandy Baggot just gets better and better!' Katie Ginger'Mandy Baggot is the queen of sexy, fun, Greek-set stories.’ Isabelle Broom

Objev podobné jako In the Greek Midwinter - Mandy Baggot

Bestselling author Philip Matyszak explores how the Greeks and Romans used magic, who performed it – and why. Magic was everywhere in the ancient world. The supernatural abounded, turning flowers into fruit and caterpillars into butterflies. Magic packed a cloud of water vapour with energy enough to destroy a house with one well-aimed thunderbolt. It was everyday magic, but it was still magical. Philip Matyszak takes readers into that world. He shows us how to make a love potion or cast a curse, how to talk to the dead and how to identify and protect oneself from evil spirits. He takes us to a world where gods, like humans, were creatures of space and time; where people could not just talk to spirits and deities, but could even themselves become divine; and where divine beings could fall from – or be promoted to – full godhood. Ancient Magic offers us a new way of understanding the role of magic, looking at its history in all of its classical forms. Drawing on a wide array of sources, from Greek dramas to curse tablets, lavishly illustrated throughout, and packed with information, surprises, lore and learning, this book offers an engaging and accessible way into the supernatural for all.

Objev podobné jako Ancient Magic in Greece and Rome - Philip Matyszak

An easy-to-follow and hands-on guide for German learners new to the language and for anyone seeking to brush up on the fundamentals German Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a quick, concise, and straightforward guide to conversational German. Perfect for anyone who wants to jumpstart their understanding of German, the book is packed with examples, definitions, and handy tips you can start using immediately. This clear guide explains key German concepts you can use to accelerate your progress in a German class, in self-instruction, or as you move through a language-learning app. Inside: Know the foundations of the German languageUnderstand German grammar, sentence structure, pronunciation, and language conventionsSee German conversation examples and definitions Packed with vocabulary tips, grammar instruction, pronunciation techniques, and more, German Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a can't-miss guide for German learners, German students, and language app users looking for a learning boost.

Objev podobné jako German Essentials For Dummies - Wendy Foster

A beautifully-illustrated book filled with over 30 Ancient Greek Myths for children aged 7-9.Journey into a world of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, extraordinary creatures and fantastic monsters with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Ancient Greek mythology. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favourite Greek myths as well as some you might not have heard before.Including ''Theseus and the Minotaur'', ''The 12 Labours of Herakles'', and the escapades of ''Jason and the Argonauts'', each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales. Encourage your children to explore: -Over 30 fascinating Greek myths, covering famous classics and lesser known stories-Striking illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder-Stunning gold foil on the cover -A handy pronunciation guide listing all difficult-to-pronounce names for the reader''s convenience-Key reference spreads combining the appeal of a story collection with key reference informationA must-have volume for children aged 7-9 with an interest in Greek mythology and history, the additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the gods and a map detailing Odysseus'' long voyage home from the Trojan War. The reference section provides key background information, such as Ancient Greek storytelling and the incredible beasts of the myths, and a handy pronunciation guide. Greek Myths is the perfect gift, featuring stunning gold foil on the cover and beautiful illustrations throughout. Quench your child''s curiosity and thirst for knowledge, as they explore the enthralling tales, whether by themselves or to equally be enjoyed as bedtime stories alongside parents.

Objev podobné jako Greek Myths - DK, Jean Menzies

Greek Gods & Myths Illustrated collects these classic figures, from the famous Zeus and Aphrodite to lesser known examples such as Demeter and Hyperion. Including gods and goddesses throughout Ancient Greek history, the book tells the stories of each fabulous deity and shows how they lived in Greek civilization. Each character is featured on a single page or across a spread for better known examples. All the characters are presented with annotated colour artworks and background text telling their stories. Fully illustrated and featuring easy-to-read fact boxes, Greek Gods & Myths Illustrated is an entertaining and educational guide to some of the world’s most beloved characters and enduring stories. In Greek Gods & Myths Illustrated you can read about the stories of Theseus and the Minotaur; Jason and the Argonauts; Chimera, the three-headed monster; Hydra, the nine headed serpentine; Midas and his golden touch; Poseidon, god of the sea; Apollo, god of light; Aphrodite, goddess of beauty; and many more. The book tells the story of Greek mythology from its creation myths and gods to its tales of mortals. It is divided into chapters covering primordial Greek gods, the Olympian gods and the Titans amongst others. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding with 100 illustrations and photographs, this book will fascinate anyone interested in the mythology discovering more about the most famous collection of deities in the world.

Objev podobné jako Greek Gods & Myths Illustrated - Peter Mavrikis

This agenda-setting text has been fully revised in its second edition, with coverage extended into the Christian era. It remains the most comprehensive and engaging introduction to the sexual cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.

Objev podobné jako Sexuality in Greek and Roman Culture - Marilyn B. Skinner

Handbook and reference guide for students and practitioners of statistical regression-based analyses in R Handbook of Regression Analysis with Applications in R, Second Edition is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to conducting complex regressions in the R statistical programming language. The authors' thorough treatment of "classical" regression analysis in the first edition is complemented here by their discussion of more advanced topics including time-to-event survival data and longitudinal and clustered data. The book further pays particular attention to methods that have become prominent in the last few decades as increasingly large data sets have made new techniques and applications possible. These include: Regularization methodsSmoothing methodsTree-based methods In the new edition of the Handbook, the data analyst's toolkit is explored and expanded. Examples are drawn from a wide variety of real-life applications and data sets. All the utilized R code and data are available via an author-maintained website. Of interest to undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in statistics and regression, the Handbook of Regression Analysis will also be invaluable to practicing data scientists and statisticians.

Objev podobné jako Handbook of Regression Analysis With Applications in R - Jeffrey S. Simonoff, Samprit Chatterjee

*This listing is for the activity book. Willkommen! 1 is also available as a Course Pack, coursebook, and CD & DVD set.*Willkommen! 1 German Beginner''s Course is a best-selling multi-format German adult learning programme for classroom and home use. Fully revised and updated for this new edition, the course includes a coursebook, course pack, activity book and CD and DVD set plus online activities. This blended learning approach will get you speaking, writing and understanding German with accuracy and confidence.The course covers levels A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. Whether you are learning for general interest, for your job, holiday, or for an exam, Willkommen! 1 is packed full of comprehensive material and interesting features to improve your fluency and understanding.· Includes lively and contemporary topics from food, shopping and relationships to careers and life in Germany and German-speaking countries.· Book, audio and video content allow for flexible use in the classroom and at home.· Range of activities based on authentic materials including menus, brochures and interviews.· Different types of writing practice, including letters, CV, emails and blogs.· Listening material includes interviews, radio and TV clips. · ''Real-life'' German videos demonstrate how the language is really spoken.· Deutschland info sections give practical and cultural insights into German life. Created in consultation with teachers and learners, Willkommen! 1 provides about 120 hours of study and is ideal for group-learning as well as for revision and self-study.Also available: Coursebook (ISBN 9781473672659): this full-colour 288-page coursebook is the primary text for the course. Ideal for classroom and home use.Course Pack (ISBN 9781473672673): includes the Coursebook, the CD and DVD Set and an online Support Book containing a key to the exercises and audio transcripts). CD and DVD Set (ISBN 9781473672642): contains all the dialogues and listening activities included in the coursebook plus video content building on the real-life German used in the course.

Objev podobné jako Willkommen! 1 (Third edition) German Beginner's course - Heiner Schenke, Paul Coggle, Paul Coggle Esq

This in-depth yet student-friendly introduction to Koine Greek provides a full grounding in Greek grammar, while starting to build skill in the use of exegetical tools. The approach, informed by twenty-five years of classroom teaching, emphasizes reading Greek for comprehension as opposed to merely translating it. The workbook is integrated into the textbook, with exercises appearing within each chapter rather than pushed to the end or located in a separate book. This enables students to practice concepts as they encounter them in the chapter--ideal for distance learning or studying beyond the traditional classroom. The book covers not only New Testament Greek but also the wider range of Bible-related Greek (LXX and other Koine texts). It introduces students to reference tools for biblical Greek, includes tips on learning, and is supplemented by robust web-based resources through Baker Academic''s Textbook eSources. Resources for students include flash cards and audio files. Resources for professors include a test bank and an instructor''s manual.

Objev podobné jako Reading Koine Greek – An Introduction and Integrated Workbook - Rodney J. Decker

The Greek myths are timeless classics, whose scenes and figures have captivated us since ancient times. The gods and heroes of these legends hold up a mirror to the human condition, embodying universal characteristics and truths – whether it be the courage of Perseus, the greed of Midas, the vaulting ambition of Icarus, the vengeance of Medea, or the hubris of Niobe. These traits are the basis for immortal dramas and rich narratives, as profound as they are entertaining, which form the bedrock of our culture and literature today and remain relevant and fascinating for all readers, young and old alike. This edition contains 47 tales based on the most famous episodes in Greek mythology, from Prometheus, the Argonauts, and Theseus to the Trojan War and Homer’s Odyssey. The individual texts are selected from the seminal work Sagen des klassischen Altertums (Gods and Heroes: Myths and Epics of Ancient Greece) by Gustav Schwab (1792–1850), and strikingly illustrated by 29 artists, among them outstanding representatives of the Golden Age of Book Illustration and the Arts and Crafts Movement, including Walter Crane (1845–1915), Arthur Rackham (1867–1939), William Russell Flint (1880–1969), and Virginia Frances Sterrett (1900–1930). These illustrations are complemented by scene-setting vignettes for each story and a genealogical tree of Greek gods and goddesses by Clifford Harper, commissioned especially for this volume. Placing the tales in context, the book contains a historical introduction by Dr. Michael Siebler and is rounded off with biographies of all featured artists as well as an extensive glossary of ancient Greece’s most famous protagonists. The heroism, tragedy, and theater of Greek mythology glimmer through each tale in this lavishly illustrated edition, awakening the gods and heroes to new life.

Objev podobné jako Greek Myths - Gustav Schwab, Michael Siebler

The four centuries between the composition of the Homeric epics and the conquests of Alexander the Great witnessed an immensely creative period in Greek art, one full of experimentation and innovation. But time has taken its toll; damaged statues have lost their colour and wall paintings have been totally destroyed. And yet sympathetic study of surviving sculpture and of drawing on vases can give extraordinary insight into and appreciation of these once brilliant works This book, designed originally for students, introduces the reader to Greek sculpture and vase painting in the critical period from the eighth to the fourth centuries BC. The works discussed are generously illustrated and lucidly analysed to give a vivid picture of the splendor of Greek art. The up-dated second edition includes a new chapter examining art in Greek society, a timeline to help relate artistic development to historical events, an explanation of how dates BC are arrived at, a brief overview of Greek temple plans and a further reading list of recent books.This clear, approachable and rigorous introduction makes the beauty of Greek art more readily accessible and comprehensible, balancing description with interpretation and illustration, and is an invaluable tool to help develop insight, appreciation and comprehension.

Objev podobné jako An Introduction to Greek Art - Dr Susan Woodford

*This listing is for the coursebook. Willkommen! 1 is also available as a Course Pack, activity book, and CD & DVD set.*Willkommen! 1 German Beginner''s Course is a best-selling multi-format German adult learning programme for classroom and home use. Fully revised and updated for this new edition, the course includes a coursebook, course pack, activity book and CD and DVD set plus online activities. This blended learning approach will get you speaking, writing and understanding German with accuracy and confidence. The course covers levels A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. Whether you are learning for general interest, for your job, holiday, or for an exam, Willkommen! 1 is packed full of comprehensive material and interesting features to improve your fluency and understanding.· Includes lively and contemporary topics from food, shopping and relationships to careers and life in Germany and German-speaking countries.· Book, audio and video content allow for flexible use in the classroom and at home.· Range of activities based on authentic materials including menus, brochures and interviews.· Different types of writing practice, including letters, CV, emails and blogs.· Listening material includes interviews, radio and TV clips. · ''Real-life'' German videos demonstrate how the language is really spoken.· Deutschland info sections give practical and cultural insights into German life. Created in consultation with teachers and learners, Willkommen! 1 provides about 120 hours of study and is ideal for group-learning as well as for revision and self-study.Also available: Course Pack (ISBN 9781473672673): includes the Coursebook, the CD and DVD Set and an online Support Book containing a key to the exercises and audio transcripts).CD and DVD Set (ISBN 9781473672642): contains all the dialogues and listening activities included in the coursebook plus video content building on the real-life German used in the course.Activity Book (ISBN 9781473672666): for extra practice and review linked to the coursebook units.

Objev podobné jako Willkommen! 1 (Third edition) German Beginner's course - Heiner Schenke, Paul Coggle, Paul Coggle Esq

You’ve heard all about the ‘brilliant men’ of ancient myth, but what about the scheming and scandalous women who were so often lost in their shadow?Bad Girls of Ancient Greece contains profiles of wayward wives, mad mothers, scandalous sisters and damsels, that quite frankly, caused others A LOT of stress in the ancient world.With the ever-growing popularity of mythological retellings, Lizzy Tiffin has written THE guide to all of the baddies of ancient Greece. This book stands as a reminder that us women really have been bad – in the best way possible – from the start.Written with humour and sass, Lizzy profiles the women in Greek myth and legend covering: mortals, goddesses, titans, nymphs (you name it, she’s done it). Here you’ll find the weird and wonderful escapades of the women we’re often lead to believe were minor characters.Bad Girls of Ancient Greece is an accessible, intelligent, hilarious (sometimes spicy) guide to the women we love and know – Athena, Medusa, Aphrodite – and also those we may not, like Polyphonte, who was cursed with burning hot lust for a wild bear … imagine!So dive into the stories you thought you knew with Bad Girls of Ancient Greece as your illuminating guide…

Objev podobné jako Bad Girls of Ancient Greece - Lizzy Tiffin

Quirky LearnBots Verbito and Verbita, buzzy robo-bees and a mischievous canine called CyberDog, present the 101 most commonly used German verbs, with each verbs's infinitive cleverly incorporated into each illustration for further reinforcement. Each verb also comes with its own unique colour coded verb table and kick-starter app!

Objev podobné jako Learn 101 German Verbs In 1 Day - Rory Ryder

London, 1988. Royal fever sweeps the nation as Britain falls in love with the 'people's princess'.Which means for Scotland Yard, the focus is on the elite Royalty Protection Command, and its commanding officer. Entrusted with protecting the most famous family on earth, they quite simply have to be the best. A weak link could spell disaster.Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick and his Scotland Yard squad are sent in to investigate the team. Maverick ex-undercover operative Ross Hogan is charged with a very sensitive - and unique - responsibility. But it soon becomes clear the problems in Royalty Protection are just the beginning. A renegade organization has the security of the country - and the Crown - in its sights. The only question is which target is next in line...

Objev podobné jako Next in Line - Jeffrey Archer

You will never be lost for words in your travels around Greece and the Greek islands again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in Greek with ease and confidence.Reliable, portable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to explore the countryside, to choosing a local delicacy from the menu, and, of course, shopping for souvenirs.With helpful travel information and cultural tips, plus a 3000-word dictionary, make sure you don’t go anywhere without this little book – an essential guide to speaking and understanding Greek when travelling in Greece.Access your free ebook at collins.co.uk/ebooks. You will need to register to access your content, instructions can be found on this link.

Objev podobné jako Collins Greek Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem Edition - Collins Dictionaries

Relish the luscious aromas, hearty flavors, and festive traditions of German cooking with this authentic yet approachable cookbook.In German Home Kitchen, Sophie Sadler shares 65 savory and sweet recipes inspired by the foods of her childhood in Germany, featuring all courses, including Frühstück (breakfast), Für Zwischendurch (snacks), Main Dishes, Beilagen (sides), Sweet Meals, Kaffee und Kuchen (afternoon coffee and cake), and Abendbrot (traditional cold dinner), along with street food, recipes for the joyful Christmas season, and specialties from her Oma’s kitchen. The recipes are designed with simplicity and accessibility in mind and include easy-to-recreate German classics such as:Franzbrötchen (Croissant-Style Cinnamon Rolls)Leberwurst (Liver Paté)Gebackener Camembert (Baked Camembert)Jägerschnitzel (Pork Schnitzel with Creamy Mushroom Sauce)Bratkartoffeln (Pan-Fried Potatoes)Roggenmischbrot (Rye and Wheat Bread)Currywurst (Bratwurst with Curry Ketchup)Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cherry Cake)Käsefondue (Cheese Fondue)German Home Kitchen has dishes for every occasion, whether you’re looking to impress your guests with a celebratory holiday feast, enjoy a cozy dinner with family, or simply satisfy your craving for authentic German flavors. With this charming cookbook, learn how easy it is to incorporate German delicacies into your cooking repertoire beyond pretzels and bratwursts.

Objev podobné jako German Home Kitchen - Sophie Sadler

Discover Monocle’s favourite places to stay, eat, shop and visit in Greece.Following Monocle’s bestselling handbooks on France, Spain and Portugal, this practical and inspirational guide takes you from the bustling streets of Athens to the forested ski slopes of Arcadia, and beyond to Crete and the Ionian, Cyclades, Dodecanese and Aegean islands, introducing Monocle’s favourite places to stay, eat, shop and visit across Greece.Discover rural tavernas, isolated island retreats, great music venues, cool bars and the best luxury pitstops. You’ll also find out about a new generation of olive oil producers, wine-makers and beekeepers upholding ancient traditions and creating the best produce from local ingredients, as well as contemporary artisans creating the great fashion, jewelry and leather accessories.For those looking to spend more time, or even put down roots in Greece, the book also profiles the cities, towns and islands where you could make a home, the architects and designers to commission and interior design inspiration for your new apartment on the Athens Riviera. So, whether you are putting together an itinerary for a sun-soaked summer break, a culinary and wine-tasting tour, or planning to stay a little longer, Greece: The Monocle Handbook makes the perfect companion.

Objev podobné jako Greece: The Monocle Handbook

Modern Greek feasts to feed those you love.Peináo is a contemporary celebration of traditional tried-and-tested Greek food, delivered feast style: cooking for roommates, brunch with your besties, or making Sunday dinner for the whole family. It isn’t another taverna cookbook; authors Helena and Vikki Moursellas are here to share their fun and modern spins on the Greek classics, presented in a beautiful coffee table cookbook.Peináo translates to “I’m hungry” in Greek, and that’s how you’ll feel flipping through this book. Whether you’re cooking for a dinner party, breakfast with the in-laws, a mezze with the neighbors—name the occasion or palette and there is a suitable, mouthwatering feast to accompany it, presented with love and a great story that will leave readers with warmth in their hearts and their stomachs.

Objev podobné jako Peinao: A Greek feast for all - Helena Moursellas, Vikki Moursellas

Willkommen! 2 Intermediate Course is a brand new multi-format German adult learning programme for classroom and home use. The course includes a coursebook, activity book, CD and DVD set plus online activities.Created in consultation with teachers and learners it''s the perfect follow-up to the Willkommen! Beginner''s course and takes your learning further. It can also be used as a starting point for study to review and build on existing knowledge.This Activity Book contains hundreds of extra practice and review activities linked to the coursebook units.The course is full of learning features to help you progress in reading, writing, listening and speaking German. It''s designed for classroom use but is also suitable for home study.- 10 learning units - plus extensive grammar sections and word glossary- Lively and contemporary themes - from food and fashion to travel, work, politics and the environment- Comprehensive coverage of key grammar and vocabulary - for communicating in a range of common conversational settings- Range of activities based on authentic matierals - to see everyday German in context- Deutschland info sections - give practical and cultural insights into German lifeAlso available: Coursebook (ISBN 9781471805158): this full-colour 190-page coursebook is the primary text for the course. Ideal for classroom and home use.CD and DVD Set (ISBN 9781444165234): contains all the dialgogues and listening activities included in the coursebook plus video content building on the real-life German used in the course.Course Pack (ISBN 9781473601390): includes the Coursebook, the CD and DVD Set and a Support Book containing a key to the exercises and audio transcripts).

Objev podobné jako Willkommen! 2 German Intermediate course - Heiner Schenke

New in paperback - The story of the world’s largest ever invasion through the voices of the men – and women – who witnessed it first-hand. Spring 1941 – the Third Reich triumphant! Having taken over Germany in 1933, Hitler launched a series of lightning campaigns across Europe that crushed Poland, Denmark, Norway, France, the Low Countries and then the Balkans. Only Great Britain had withstood the Nazis, but even it was battered and bruised and close to defeat. Then, on 22 June 1941 – in the most momentous decision of the war – the Nazi dictator turned East and flung his victorious armies into the vastness of the Soviet Union. Having signed a Non-Aggression Pact with Hitler back in 1939, Stalin was taken completely by surprise by the German attack. Hitler’s Wehrmacht – buoyed by years of untrammeled success and led by some of the greatest commanders Nazi Germany had to offer – crashed across the border and sent the Red Army reeling. The German plan was simple and its scale staggering; over three million men, armed with over three thousand panzers, the same number of aircraft, more than seven thousand guns and carried by over six hundred thousand vehicles and even more horses, would be joined by over half a million soldiers from allied countries, and together they would destroy the largest army in the world while advancing a thousand miles to the very borders of Asiatic Russia. There they would halt and what remained of the Soviet Union and the communist faith that spawned it would wither and die. In the newly conquered lebensraum, Hitler and the Nazis would then commence the biggest mass human extermination program in history. Barbarossa was huge, but it was fought by men; and on the German side in particular, it would be fought by junior officers and simple soldiers as the Wehrmacht tried to win the war once and for all.

Objev podobné jako Barbarossa Through German Eyes - Jonathan Trigg

The Blackwell Companion to Greek Tragedy provides readers with a fundamental grounding in Greek tragedy, and also introduces them to the various methodologies and the lively critical dialogue that characterize the study of Greek tragedy today.

Objev podobné jako A Companion to Greek Tragedy - Justina Gregory

On 21 February 1916, the German Army launched a major attack on the French fortress of Verdun. The Germans were confident that the ensuing battle would compel France to expend its strategic reserves in a savage attritional battle, thereby wearing down Allied fighting power on the Western Front. However, initial German success in capturing a key early objective, Fort Douaumont, was swiftly stemmed by the French defences, despite heavy French casualties. The Germans then switched objectives, but made slow progress towards their goals; by July, the battle had become a stalemate. During the protracted struggle for Verdun, the two sides’ infantrymen faced appalling battlefield conditions; their training, equipment and doctrine would be tested to the limit and beyond. New technologies, including flamethrowers, hand grenades, trench mortars and more mobile machine guns, would play a key role in the hands of infantry specialists thrown into the developing battle, and innovations in combat communications were employed to overcome the confusion of the battlefield. This study outlines the two sides’ wider approach to the evolving battle, before assessing the preparations and combat record of the French and German fighting men who fought one another during three pivotal moments of the 10½-month struggle for Verdun.

Objev podobné jako French Soldier vs German Soldier - Campbell David

Greece is burning . . . and Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis is determined to save his country from disaster in the new novel in Jeffrey Siger''s critically acclaimed, internationally bestselling mystery seriesChief Inspector Kaldis is initially dismayed to be asked to investigate a series of suspicious forest fires that took place last summer. In Greece, forest fires are an inevitability, and he fears he and his team are being set up to take the political blame for this year’s blazes.He quickly becomes suspicious, though, that the forests were torched for profit – and for a project on a far grander scale than the usual low-level business corruption. There are whispers on the wind that shadowy foreign powers intend to establish a surreptitious mega-internet presence on the island of Syros, with the intent to weaponize the digital world to their own dark ends.Can Kaldis and his team stop the hostile foreign takeover of the idyllic island – or will the rise of the metaverse set not just Greece, but the whole world, on fire?

Objev podobné jako At Any Cost - Jeffrey Siger

Provides an introduction to the famous gods and goddesses in Greek mythology and their exploits. This book helps the reader to understand the stories of the Greek gods and the way in which they were worshipped.

Objev podobné jako Illustrated Guide to Greek Myths and Legends - Dr Anne Millard

A dedicated workbook to support and consolidate grammar learning and translation skills for AQA GCSE German for first teacing from 2016. Includes: explanations of key grammar points, verb tables, and exercises to embed grammar knowledge translation exercises and strategies for translation both into German and into English a bank of revision translations bringing together grammar and vocabulary learning from throughout the course clear links to the Student Books from the same series.

Objev podobné jako Stimmt! AQA GCSE German Grammar and Translation Workbook - Jon Meier

A dedicated workbook to support and consolidate grammar learning and translation skills for Edexcel GCSE (9-1) German. Includes: explanations of key grammar points, verb tables, and exercises to embed grammar knowledge translation exercises and strategies for translation both into German and into English a bank of revision translations bringing together grammar and vocabulary learning from throughout the course clear links to the Stimmt! Student Books from the same series.

Objev podobné jako Stimmt! Edexcel GCSE German Grammar and Translation Workbook - Jon Meier

The only way to move forward is to dive into your past.

Objev podobné jako Summer in Greece - Patricia Wilsonová

Exam board: AQALevel: A-levelSubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018Essential vocabulary for AQA A-level German, all in one place.- Supplement key resources such as course textbooks with all the vocab students need to know in one easy-to-navigate place, completed updated to match the latest specification - Ensure extensive vocab coverage with topic-by-topic lists of key words and phrases, including a new section dedicated to film and literature - Test students'' knowledge with end-of-topic activities designed to deepen their understanding of word patterns and relationships - Develop effective strategies for learning new vocab and dealing with unfamiliar words

Objev podobné jako Wort fur Wort Sixth Edition: German Vocabulary for AQA A-level - Paul Stocker

Predictions for each year of life go back to the earliest times of Hellenistic astrology. Elaborated by Persian and Arabic astrologers who emphasized the revolution of the nativity, known today as the solar return chart, annual predictive techniques then spread eastward into India and westward into Latin Europe during the Middle Ages. For the first time, this book draws together material on annual predictions from ancient and medieval authors writing in Greek, Arabic and Sanskrit, demonstrating their methods with a wealth of present-day example charts. While covering historical background and principles of interpretation, Annual Predictive Techniques is above all a manual of practical astrology, a guide to concrete prediction intended for intermediate students. Separate chapters are devoted to illustrating the use of primary directions and profections together with anniversary transits. The reader is then shown how to integrate these techniques step by step with the solar return chart. The final chapter discusses ways of subdividing a year and identifying times of major importance.

Objev podobné jako Annual Predictive Techniques of the Greek, Arabic and Indian Astrologers - Martin Gansten

August 25, 1943. A lone bicyclist transports a cache of explosives, hidden in a beer crate, to a Copenhagen hall being readied to house German troops. In a violent blast, the would-be barracks is reduced to rubble. It''s the boldest act yet of Holger Danske and the growing Danish resistance combating the oppressiveness of Hitler''s Reich. In 1940, on its way to conquering Western Europe, Germany coerced the Danish government into a ''cooperative'' agreement that lasted three long years until the increasing brazenness of the Resistance movement prompted a crackdown. Denmark''s nearly 8000 Jews, who had so far been spared Hitler''s wrath, now became the focus of his rage. A roundup was ordered to begin on October 1st, 1943, the first day of the Jewish New Year. The only passage to safety was across the Oresund to Sweden. But no group existed to organize an escape. Until the last moment, Sweden didn''t agree to allow the refugees into the country; and the strait between the two nations was swarming with Gestapo. What happened next was a miracle. 95% of Denmark''s Jews survived the Holocaust, the highest percentage in Europe. Here are the riveting true accounts of ordinary Danes who, using their modest resources, wiles, remarkable courage, and camaraderie, quietly orchestrated their escape. Among them were Jorgen Kieler and his siblings, student activists galvanized by their sense that their government hadn''t done enough to prevent the German takeover. . . . Henny Sinding, the legendary ''Girl in the Red Hat''. . . David Sampolinsky, an Orthodox Jew who teamed with a Lutheran school teacher to escort hundreds to safety. . . Niels Bohr, the world-famous nuclear physicist being rushed to help Oppenheimer build the bomb at Los Alamos, who paused on his way to safety to implore the King of Sweden to allow Danish refugees into his country. A work of World War II history that reads like a thriller, this inspiring chronicle examines why, unlike the rest of Western Europe, these accomplishments were so uniquely managed by the Danish people, even in the face of Nazi occupation and Hitler''s growing fixation on the Final Solution.

Objev podobné jako A Light in the Northern Sea - Tim Brady

By the summer of 1940, as France fell and war raged across Europe, the invasion of Britain – once unthinkable – seemed all but inevitable. It would take fresh thinking and bold moves to turn the tide of the war: a challenge that Churchill and his Cabinet would be set to conquer in no small part due to their formation of a ‘fifth column’. The Special Operations Executive (SOE) was soon born, its purpose to hamstring the enemy from the shadows. Agents drawn from diverse professions and countries were trained in subversion and espionage before being dropped behind enemy lines to mobilise resistance and disrupt the occupying forces. From local operations in France and wider Europe, SOE’s missions would spread worldwide to pave the way for D-Day and help halt the Axis war machine in its tracks. SOE in 100 Objects picks up the clues they left behind – a button compass in Greece, a silk map in Burma – and follows their trail across land and sea, from moonlight flights to high-risk missions and, ultimately, hard-won liberation.

Objev podobné jako SOE in 100 Objects - Belinda Curwen

‘A glorious story that celebrates the power of love’ – Bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI‘I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect’ – Bestselling author LIZ FENWICKWill one week in Greece change their lives for ever?Chef Maria is running a successful cookery school in her home village of Petalidi, Greece – but she is also running from the secrets of her past.Food journalist Kayla thought this was going to be just another work trip. But right before she leaves for Greece, she discovers that her whole life is built on a lie.Jewellery-maker Alessandra has always lived according to her own rules – despite what it has cost her to do so. But she has just had some devastating news.As these three very different women come together at the house in the olive grove, unlikely friendships blossom and a season of self-discovery begins. Will the sumptuous flavours, sapphire waters and golden sands of Greece give each of them the answers they so desperately seek?The breathtaking, escapist second novel from Emma Cowell, perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Carol Kirkwood and Karen Swan.Readers love The House in the Olive Grove:‘Emma Cowell creates worlds of warmth, laughter, healing and hope in her delicious novels. The House in the Olive Grove is a glorious story that celebrates the power of love.’ – Adriana Trigiani‘Light your favourite candle, pour yourself a glass of ouzo, play Leonard Cohen’s ‘Bird on a Wire,’ and let author Emma Cowell transport you to Petalidi, Greece.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect.’ – Liz Fenwick‘A homage to Greek cooking, bee keeping and to the closeness of small communities … The book has an exceptionally strong emotional pulse.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A culinary twist, female solidarity, friendship and romance, what more does one need for a perfect summer read?’ – Nadia Marks‘This book is food for the soul.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Evocative, compelling, moving. A glorious story.’ – Kate Frost‘I loved how beautifully Greece and the food were described – it makes you wish you were there yourself.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Sunshine and friendship, broken hearts and secrets. Cowell’s exquisite writing is as delicious as the food she describes.’ – Jennie Keer‘Eloquent prose brings to life the feel of the breeze off the ocean, the enticing aroma drifting from Maria’s kitchen and the sweetness of the bees’ honey.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A sweeping novel about sisterhood, courage and new beginnings that will inspire and delight.’ – Tessa Harris‘Cowell has written a lovely atmospheric novel that will engage and entertain you.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The glorious setting will instantly transport you to sunnier climes!’ – My Weekly‘A gorgeous read and a real nod to the friendships women can form.’ – Best

Objev podobné jako The House in the Olive Grove - Emma Cowell

Robert Kershaw follows-up his best-selling account of the Battle of Arnhem from German eyes - It Never Snows in September - to focus on the experiences of the Dutch civilians and British and German soldiers in one street, fighting to survive at the heart of one of the most intense battles of World War 2. A Street in Arnhem tells the story of the battle of Arnhem in September 1944 from the perspective of what could be seen or heard from the Utrechtseweg, a road that runs seven kilometres from Arnhem railway station west to Oosterbeek, and which saw virtually every major event during Operation Market-Garden played out in front of its inhabitants. The book charts the heartbreaking destruction of a well established, exclusive and popular rural community through the eyes of the British, Polish and German soldiers fighting amid the confused and horrified Dutch locals. It portrays a collage of human fears and emotions as ordinary people seek to cope when their street was so suddenly, and so savagely, overwhelmed in a mighty battle not of their making. Robert Kershaw''s new research reveals the extent to which most people in this battle, whether soldiers or civilians, saw only what was immediately happening to them and had virtually no idea of what was going on around them. Many original Dutch Dutch, German and English accounts have been unearthed through interviews, diary accounts and letters. Post combat reports have also been discovered charting the same incidents from both sides, as well as giving the Dutch civilian perspective. This gripping story is incredibly compelling and graphically portrays for readers the dramatic reality of having the street you have lived in peacefully for years engulfed in a major conflict.

Objev podobné jako A Street in Arnhem - Robert J Kershaw

'So, so good! ... More gems than a pirate's chest ... science, art, history, culture - it's epic and mammoth, a repository of all our truths through their lives' Chris PackhamA powerful and fascinating insight into the 100 animals - from the blue whale to the mosquito - that have had the biggest influence on humanity through the ages. We are not alone. We are not alone on the planet. We are not alone in the countryside. We are not alone in cities. We are not alone in our homes. We are humans and we love the idea of our uniqueness. But the fact is that we humans are as much members of the animal kingdom as the cats and dogs we surround ourselves with, the cows and the fish we eat, and the bees who pollinate so many of our food-plants. In The History of the World in 100 Animals, award-winning author Simon Barnes selects the 100 animals who have had the greatest impact on humanity and on whom humanity has had the greatest effect. He shows how we have domesticated animals for food and for transport, and how animals powered agriculture, making civilisation possible. A species of flea came close to destroying human civilisation in Europe, while the slaughter of a species of bovines was used to create one civilisation and destroy another. He explains how pigeons made possible the biggest single breakthrough in the history of human thought. In short, he charts the close relationship between humans and animals, finding examples from around the planet that bring the story of life on earth vividly to life, with great insight and understanding. The heresy of human uniqueness has led us across the millennia along the path of destruction. This book, beautifully illustrated throughout, helps us to understand our place in the world better, so that we might do a better job of looking after it. That might save the polar bears, the modern emblem of impending loss and destruction. It might even save ourselves.

Objev podobné jako History of the World in 100 Animals - Simon Barnes

It is the fall of 1939, and Lieutenant Grange and his men are living in a chalet above a concrete bunker deep in the Ardennes forest, charged with defending the French-Belgian border against the Germans in a war that seems unreal, distant, and unlikely. Far more immediate is the earthy life of the forest itself and the deep sensations of childhood it recalls from Grange’s memory. Ostensibly readying for war, Grange instead spends his time observing the change in seasons, falling in love with a young free-spirited widow, and contemplating the absurd stasis of his present condition. This novel of long takes, dream states, and little dramatic action culminates abruptly in battle, an event that is as much the real incursion of the German army into France as it is the sudden intrusion of death into the suspended disbelief of life. Richard Howard’s skilled translation captures the fairy-tale otherworldliness and existential dread of this unusual, elusive novel (first published in 1958) by the supreme prose stylist Julien Gracq.

Objev podobné jako A Balcony In The Forest - Julien Gracq, Richard Howard

Part of Renard’s Christmas Card Classics series, 25% of the RRP of each book sold goes to Three Peas. This year, instead of a Christmas card, why not send a book?‘One Christmas was so much like another, in those years around the sea-town… that I can never remember whether it snowed for six days and six nights when I was twelve or whether it snowed for twelve days and twelve nights when I was six…’Commissioned for the BBC for radio, Dylan Thomas’s enchanting tale A Child’s Christmas in Wales takes a nostalgic look at Christmases of yore – idyllic memories of white days and nights. Now considered one of his most enduring works, it has been described as ‘the twentieth-century Christmas Carol''.In a nutshell, Three Peas is a small charity supporting people who have had to flee war and/or persecution and who are seeking refuge and/or asylum in Europe. They are mostly active in Greece. They financially support a housing programme on Lesvos, a community centre in Sindos near Thessaloniki, a sports centre in Athens and NGOs’ emergency interventions in Thessaloniki, Lesvos and Samos. As well as the above they regularly support food and medical care providers.

Objev podobné jako A Child's Christmas in Wales - Dylan Thomas

More Irish personnel served in the Italian campaign than in any theatre of the Second World War. The greatest numbers were in the Army but airmen and sailors also played important roles. From the first actions in Sicily on 10 July 1943 until the German surrender in Italy on 2 May 1945, Irish personnel were in the front line. Those in the combat support services also gave outstanding service, as did medical officers, nurses and chaplains. Many were decorated. At least one was recommended for a posthumous Victoria Cross and there were numerous awards of the DSO, DCM, MC and MM as well as Mentions in Despatches. For most there were no decorations, only the Italy Star; and the service of many was marked only by a headstone or a name on a memorial. Their stories are equally inspiring and deserve to be told whether they were tankmen, gunners, sappers, signallers, infantry or the faithful members of support services such as drivers and mechanics or nurses who were often under threat from air attack or artillery fire. At the other end of the spectrum, many of the commanders, including General Montgomery, Admiral Cunningham and Field Marshal Alexander were also Irish. Drawing on personal memoirs, published works, official records and interviews with veterans, as well as his own in-depth knowledge of the Italian campaign, Richard Doherty reveals the service of Irish units and Irish personnel of all ranks and throughout the campaign, especially during the major battles.

Objev podobné jako The Irish in the Italian Campaign, 1943-45 - Richard Doherty

On 16 July 1936 a man in a brown suit stepped from the crowd on London’s Constitution Hill and pointed a loaded revolver at King Edward VIII as he rode past. The monarch was moments from death. But MI5 and the Metropolitan Police Special Branch had known for three months an attack was planned: the man in the brown suit himself had warned them. This mysterious man, lost to history, was George McMahon, a petty criminal with a record of involvement with the police. He was also an MI5 informant, providing intelligence on Italian and possibly German espionage in Britain. Dismissed by the rest of the world as a drunken loser and fantasist, he saw his life as an epic drama. Why did MI5 and the police fail to act? Was it a simple blunder on the part of the security services, or was something far more sinister involved? In this first full-length study of the threat to the life of Edward VIII, James Parris uses material from MI5 and police files at the National Archives to reach explosive conclusions about the British Establishment’s determination to remove Edward from the throne.

Objev podobné jako The Man in the Brown Suit - James Parris

In Search of the Greeks offers an engaging introduction to the societies of Classical Greece. Making extensive use of ancient sources and illustrated with some hundred and fifty photographs, drawings, maps and plans, many now for the first time in colour, the book introduces key topics of ancient Greece. The new edition opens with a new chapter that provides an historical overview of the key events, figures and eras, and continues with updated chapters on key topics in Greek history: religion and thought, Athenian democracy, Athenian society, Athenian drama, the Olympic Games and Sparta. Activity boxes and further reading lists throughout each chapter aid students'' understanding of the subject. Appendices provide further information on Greek currency values, Greek musical instruments and the Greek calendar.Review questions throughout this book challenge students to read further and reflect on some of the most important social, political and cultural issues of classical Greece. Many topics raise issues of contemporary relevance, such as the rights of citizens in a democracy, forced marriage and approaches to education. The book is supported by a website which, contains comprehensive resources on the social, political and cultural issues of classical Greece.

Objev podobné jako In Search of the Greeks (Second Edition) - James Renshaw