the great british reboot alex brummer

An optimistic exploration of how, through radical economic reform, the United Kingdom can prosper and flourish in the new global economy

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The BBC1 primetime series, The Great British Sewing Bee, is set to return to the nation s screens in Spring 2024. The companion book to the tenth series of this flagship BBC1 show, The Great British Sewing Bee: Back to Basics, accompanies sewers at all levels on their creative journey.Back to Basics brings the magic ofâ ¯The Great British Sewing Beeâ ¯to your home showcasing the showâ ™s favourite patterns for every style you can imagine. Featuring the very garments from the latest show, alongside much-loved favourites from over the years, from showstoppers to wardrobe staples, this book is packed with expert advice and helpful tips for dressmaking. From simple tees to stand-out clothing, aspiring crafters will have everything they need to create the perfect outfit for any occasion. Including a collection of 25 garments and accessories for women (UK sizes 8â “22) and 4 garments for men (UK sizes XS to XL) from series 10, plus a wealth of sewing techniques, tips, and tricks, Back to Basics is more than a project book; it is also an indispensable reference that will elevate your sewing to a professional level. Â

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Learn how to build on your sewing repertoire as you take the next step on your making journey.The Great British Sewing Bee: The Skills is the second title in this brand-new, standalone series that celebrates dressmaking techniques. Building on the basics covered in The Great British Sewing Bee: The Techniques, this book includes chapters on: Preparation pattern matchingWorking with different fabrics such as leather and lace How to take your sewing to the next level with finishes Specialist techniques including boning, swimwear and underwear Decorations embellishments  Interspersed with expert tips and step-by-step illustrations, The Skills is an indispensable reference for intermediate sewers that will encourage you to take your dressmaking to the next level.

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Learn how to design and make your own patterns and sew with confidence from the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee.Pattern Drafting will show you how to draft patterns so you can make clothes that suit your style and fit you perfectly, with expert tips from the world of couture and costume making.Starting with the basics, this illustrated, practical guide demystifies key terminology and shows you how to measure yourself accurately and all the essential kit youâ ™ll need. Discover how to draft and adapt pattern blocks; download the PDF patterns for a basic bodice, trouser, skirt and one-piece sleeve to get started and put your new skills to the test. The possibilities are endless as you discover how to make garments from scratch, identify and solve common fit issues and embrace the joy of stitching your own clothes.An indispensable reference for skilled sewers, Pattern Drafting teaches you the art of creating dressmaking patterns with ease.

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The new Great British Bake Off Book - KITCHEN CLASSICS - is available now!A Bake for All Seasons is The Great British Bake Off s ode to Nature, packed with timely bakes lovingly created to showcase seasonal ingredients and draw inspiration from the changing moods and events of the year.Whether you re looking to make the best of asparagus in spring, your prize strawberries in summer, pumpkin in autumn or blood oranges in winter, these recipes - from Prue, Paul, the Bake Off team and the 2021 bakers themselves - offer insight and inspiration throughout the year. From celebration cakes to traybakes, loaf cakes, and breads to pies, tarts and pastries, this book shows you how to make the very best of what each season has to offer.

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Take a fitting masterclass from the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee. From adjusting patterns to altering ready-made garments, learn how to personalise your makes to suit your style with this go-to guide. Starting with the basics, learn how to measure yourself and grade between sizes before moving onto pattern adjustments including darts, bust, bum, back, bicep and mobility adjustments. Discover the art of preparing and fitting a toile to create a custom fit for your body, with expert tips from the world of couture and costume making. Featuring a section with advice on altering clothes you already own, you ll also be able to inject a new lease of life into ready-made garments that don t fit quite right. This book is an indispensable reference for skilled sewers that will show you how to get a perfect fit to create that professional finish.

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60 achievable adventures that celebrate the best of Britain and Britishness â “ must-do things that are on your doorstep rather than the other side of the world.If you want to ski off a cliff or swim with sharks, stop reading now. This book is about achievable adventures that celebrate the best of Britain and Britishness.The 60 mini adventures included are graded in difficulty from comically easy to mildly challenging, making them suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities. They include the most beautiful place to go for a stroll, the easiest place for a wild swim and, more importantly, the most spectacular place to have a cup of tea. Not to mention flying in a Spitfire and finding delicious food among the hedgerows.So what s on this Great British Bucket List? Well, a host of alternative UK adventures to get you out of the house. From fossil hunting on the Jurassic coast to forest bathing in Standish Woods, family-friendly music festivals to spectacular walks and lazy picnic hotspots, this essential guide is packed with must-do experiences. Discover the world of luxury eco-glamping in Devon and Suffolk. Book your tickets for the Minack, Cornwall s world famous open-air theatre. Follow in the footsteps of the Kinder Scout mass trespass in Dark Peak, or go canoeing down the Wye Valley in Wales.Besides old favourites, such as Stonehenge and Westminster Abbey, readers will find a bucket list bursting with suggestions for pleasant days out at some of the National Trust s historic houses. Whether you re luxuriating in Sissinghurst s famous gardens or moseying around Fountains Abbey, you re sure to have a uniquely British adventure.

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The new Great British Bake Off book ties into the 2024 season of the UK s most popular cooking show. Indulge in the very best comfort bakes that you ll want to make time and again, with recipes from Paul, Prue and the bakers.This new book showcases 80 wonderful bakes inspired by the show s most popular signature themes - Cake, Biscuits, Bread, Pastry, Patisserie, Dessert, Chocolate and Free-from - celebrating the very best in comfort bakes.Is there anything more comforting than the smell of a fresh bake wafting through the house? Paul, Prue and the 2024 bakers explore comfort in all its forms in these delectable, warm, cosy recipes. These include cakes for cheery family get togethers; recipes with a sense of nostalgia; hearty and warming bakes for cosy nights; and low-effort and quick concoctions that are an immediate balm.You ll find rhubarb upside-down cake, served with lashings of custard; butterscotch shortbread - the perfect dunking biscuit; cheesy, salty crumpets that couldn t be easier to make; a moreish malted chocolate and honeycomb layer cake, and so much more. Every page of this book is packed with sumptuous bakes that will become go-to recipes whenever good food is what you need.

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The new Great British Bake Off Book - KITCHEN CLASSICS - is available now!Tuck into your all-time favourite flavours and a good sprinkling of Bake Off magic with our easy-to-follow recipes. A feast for both the eyes and the taste buds, these flavourful bakes will leave you inspired to mix and match different combinations, or to indulge yourself with some classic tastes and textures.Whether you re looking for a tart blackcurrant millefeuille, a fresh passion fruit trifle, a sticky ginger treacle tart or a rich chocolate and speculoos cake - Paul, Prue, the Bake Off team and the 2022 bakers are here to show you how to get the perfect result. From earthy to spicy, and from tangy to creamy, this book showcases how to bring out the very best flavours in whatever you create.Featuring recipes from the 2022 contestants: Abdul Rehman Sharif, Carole Edwards, Dawn Hollyoak, James Dewar, Janusz Domgala, Kevin Flynn, Maisam Algirgeet, Maxy Maligisa, Nelsandro Sandro Farmhouse, Rebecca Rebs Lightbody, Syabira Yusoff, William Will Hawkins

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With womenswear sizes ranging from 8 to 22, along with seven downloadable PDF pattern sheets, The Great British Sewing Bee: The Modern Wardrobe covers everything you need to build garments that are easy to make, wear and combine. Discover how one pattern could become three different looks through a series of simple alterations. The 28 projects in this book will help you gain confidence as you learn how to make clothes you love and cherish. The projects include: paper bag shorts, dance dress, Oxford Bag trousers, Breton two-piece, a-line dress and much more. Expand on crucial techniques and further your understanding in how to bring in more of your own personal style into the clothes you want to wear. Complete with stunning photography, clear illustrations and instructions, demystify the pattern process to create a variety of flattering garments for every occasion that suit your style and fit your figure. Starting with the essentials, learn how to personalise patterns with expert sewing tips on making alterations that will take you beyond this book as you build on your sewing skills.

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When wildcat arson hits her new employer right where she lives, Shauna Wickle is drawn into the brutal and vindictive world of quilting, as sisterhood and community needlecraft deteriorate into internecine strife. With the promise of an end to all her financial worries, Shauna must cross enemy lines and infiltrate a cadre of monsters in human skin . But they seem so nice? Collects The Great British Bump-Off: Kill or Be Quilt #1-#4.

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Fascinating and entertaining entries about Britainâ ™s greatest dishes and ingredients.Includes recipes for 20 classics.Beautifully illustrated.Supported by the National Trust.Do you know your Bedfordshire clanger from your Dorset knob? Your Kentish cobnuts from your Cromer crab?This guide is packed with stories and facts about the food that makes Britain great. From regional specialities to national favourites, it explores our wonderful foodscape in all its diversity and vitality. Youâ ™ll find cherished classics alongside more recent additions â “ singing hinnies, pan haggerty and bara brith, as well as samosas, jerk chicken and urban honey. There are also some delicious recipes that make the most of locally produced ingredients to impress friends and family.

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The questions cover all your favourite pub quiz topics, focusing especially on the British Isles, its history and culture.

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The most delightful read to curl up with and enjoy with a cup of tea and slice of cake! Fans of The Pumpkin Spice Café, Elsie Silver and Ali Hazelwood will adore this charming, romantic (and delicious!) story. 🌸🌸🌸🧁🐈🌸🐈🧁🌸🌸🌸 Whisks at the ready! This summer, two local cafes will go head-to-head in a baking competition where more is at stake than just the trophy... Will true love be the icing on the cake?Clem is the baker in charge of creating delicious cat-themed treats for the loyal customers of the Catpurrcino cat café. From iced kitten doughnuts to macarons with ears and whiskers, Clem s creations always bring a smile to the face of anyone lucky enough to taste them. But outside of the café s kitchen, Clem struggles with feelings of anxiety and where she fits in. Until Sylvie, the owner of the café, decides to push her out of her comfort zone. The Whisked Away baking competition is a chance for Clem to shine and find her inner confidence. Also competing this year is Lucas, the owner of Muddy Paws café, accompanied by his faithful Golden Retriever Reina.The stage is set for an epic cake-off between cats and dogs. But as Clem stumbles in the first challenge, Lucas always seems to be there with an encouraging word and a smile. The chemistry between them is soon undeniable. Is this just the heat in the kitchen? Or something real? And can their feelings survive a showdown in the final round... 🌸🌸🌸🧁🐈🌸🐈🧁🌸🌸🌸 Tropes 🧁Rivals 🐈Slow burn 🌸Opposites attract 🧁Small town Readers are falling in love with Cake Off at the Cat Café: This book is like the perfect pastry; warm, sweet, and filled with layers of charm and slow-burning romance... A warm hug of a book, best enjoyed with tea, cake, and a cat curled up by your side Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A book set in a cat cafe mixed with baking in the style of The Great British Bake Off? Hell yes, sign me up!... I was absolutely hooked and could scarcely put the book down!... a stunning book that I absolutely adored Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A purrfect cosy cat themed read, very enjoyable and heartwarming! Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the moment I started reading... I felt such a deep sense of happiness, warmth and comfort and that feeling never stopped!... I still wish that I could go and visit to try some of Clem s super cute cat-themed bakes and to meet all of the cats!... There was a great twist that I didn t see coming and lots of drama as well! I honestly cannot recommend this beautiful book enough Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful story... A baking competition, a slow burn love story... Magical and moving. The cat café is lovely Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun and gorgeous... I really loved Clem and saw a lot of myself in her, she was a very relatable character... A satisfying ending Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A cosy read... with just enough intrigue to make page turning essential - it s been a just one more chapter/page book Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Escape into a world of cats, dogs, delicious treats and romance with this warm, cozy, book. It s got characters you will take to your heart both human and animal, all set in the beautiful Lake District Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved the characters, the descriptions of both cafes and the food which made my mouth water... I highly recommend this book Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌸🌸🌸🧁🐈🌸🐈🧁🌸🌸🌸 🌸🧁🐈 Everyone adore the Cat Café series 🐈🧁🌸 A delightful escape with plenty of warmth and charm... Will leave you with a smile on your face Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Purrfectly cozy and adorable... I devoured this book and couldn t get enough of it and read it in a few short hours Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As cosy and heartwarming as a lap full of kittens! M.A. Kuzniar 🌸🧁🐈 I absolutely loved my visit to the cat café... For anyone that loves cats, coffee and romance Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic read. Enjoyed this book so much it was read in one sitting, couldn t put it down... Great feel-good book Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I absolutely loved it! Donna Ashcroft 🌸🧁🐈

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Sir Anthony Kenny s engaging new history of Western philosophy now advances into the modern era. The Rise of Modern Philosophy is the fascinating story of the emergence, from the early sixteenth to the early nineteenth century, of great ideas and intellectual systems that shaped modern thought. Kenny introduces us to some of the world s most original and influential thinkers, and shows us the way to an understanding of their famous works. The thinkers we meet include René Descartes, traditionally seen as the founder of modern philosophy; the great British philosophers Hobbes, Locke, and Hume; and the towering figure of Immanuel Kant, who perhaps more than any other made philosophy what it is today. In the first three chapters Kenny tells the story chronologically: his lively accessible narrative brings the philosophers to life and fills in the historical and intellectual background to their work. It is ideal as the first thing to read for someone new to the history of modern philosophy. In the seven chapters that follow Kenny looks closely at each of the main areas of philosophical exploration in this period: knowledge and understanding; the nature of the physical universe; metaphysics (the most fundamental questions there are about existence); mind and soul; the nature and content of morality; political philosophy; and God. A selection of intriguing and beautiful illustrations offer a vivid evocation of the human and social side of philosophy. Anyone who is interested in how our understanding of ourselves and our world developed will find this a book a pleasure to read.

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IF TWO OF YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS ARE BAKING SHOWS AND DETECTIVE SERIES, THEN LOOK NO FURTHER.Six contestants. The nation s favourite baking show. And a prize worth killing for... A delightful whodunit in a perfect setting with an immersive plot 5***** reader review Knives Out meets The Great British Bake Off...a perfectly layered mysery, easily deserving of a hearty Hollywood handshake TOM HINDLE, author of A Fatal Crossing I loved it. The Great British Bake Off meets And Then There Were None J.M. HALL, author of A Spoonful of Murder Will keep you entertained right til the end! 5***** reader review__________For six amateur bakers, competing in Bake Week is a dream come true.But for the show s famous host, Betsy Martin, it s more than a competition. It s her legacy.As she welcomes contestants to her ancestral home, Grafton Manor, she s excited to discover who will have what it takes win the ultimate prize: The Golden Spoon.Quickly, though, things start to go wrong...The contestants are jittery - they ve heard strange noises in the manor at night.Betsy is irate - a new co-host has arrived, and he s out for her spotlight.Then, the sabotage begins. At first, it s small. Sugar switched for salt. A hob turned too high.But when a body is discovered, everyone becomes a suspect.Because for someone at Bake Week it s time to settle old scores . . . __________ Praise for The Golden Spoon A delectably fun mystery Washington Post Great characters, a great plot, and like a spoon above a dessert, very difficult to put down IAN MOORE, bestselling author of Death and Fromage Clever, atmospheric and so creepy ANDREA BARTZ This delicious combination of Clue and The Great British Bakeoff kept me turning the pages all night! JANET EVANOVICH As addictive as bingeing your favourite culinary competition and as a piece of your favourite piece of cake KELLYE GARRETT Jessa Maxwell s debut is a deliciously entertaining whodunit-charming characters, baking mishaps, and a mouthwatering murder mystery. Readers and baking enthusiasts will savor every bite of The Golden Spoon SARAH PENNER

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Transport yourself to the idyllic hills of mid-century Crete in this tale of peril and intrigue, from the original queen of romantic suspense and author of Madam, Will You Talk? Mary Stewart is magic New York Times One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century IndependentWhile on a walking holiday through the beautiful, deserted hills of Crete, Nicola Ferris stumbles across a critically injured Englishman, guarded by a fierce Greek. Nicola cannot abandon them and so sets off on a perilous search for their lost companion - all the while being pursued by someone who wants to make sure none of them leave the island . . . When the big white bird flew suddenly up among the glossy leaves and the lemon flowers, and wheeled into the mountain, I followed it. A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I d rather read her than most other authors. Harriet Evans She built the bridge between classic literature and modern popular fiction. She did it first and she did it best. Herald

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The literary equivalent of a great session. Felicity Cloake A brilliant hymn to the holy sainted pub Marina O LoughlinWould Queen Victoria have been good value over a pint? Where can you find the most northerly pub in the UK? What is good pub etiquette and do you follow it?This isnâ ™t just a book full of Britainâ ™s best pubs, although rest assured, we have plenty of them. Rather, this is a book that is as much for the pub as about the pub â “ a collection of ale-sodden stories from every corner of the UK, from the countryâ ™s classiest pub urinals, to the Wetherspoons inside a service station just off the M40. With tales and trivia from Lanarkshire to the Lizard, this is a love letter to the great British pub, in all its faded and eccentric glory. Compiled by The Fence, contributors include Tom Parker Bowles, Charlotte Ivers, William Hanson, Jimmy Mcintosh, John Banville and Katy Hessel.

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From Jennifer Ryan, the bestselling author of The Chilbury Ladiesâ ™ Choir, comes an unforgettable story inspired by the true events of a BBC-sponsored wartime cooking competition.â ˜The Great British Bake Off set in World War Two . . . an enchanting hug of a novelâ ™ â “ Cathy Kelly, author of Other Womenâ ˜A gorgeous novel about making the best of things during difficult times, whilst celebrating the importance of sisterhood and friendshipâ ™ â “ Jill Mansell, author of Should I Tell You?Some wars will be fought at home . . .Two years into the Second World War, and German U-boats are frequently disrupting Britainâ ™s supply of food. In an effort to help housewives with food rationing, a BBC radio programme called The Kitchen Front launches a new cooking contest â “ and the grand prize is a job as the programmeâ ™s first-ever female co-host.For young widow Audrey, winning the competition could be a chance to pay off her husbandâ ™s debts and keep a roof over her childrenâ ™s heads. However, her estranged sister, Gwendoline, is equally set on success even if her own kitchen maid, Nell, is competing against her. And then there is Zelda, a London-trained chef desperate to succeed in a male-dominated profession â “ and harbouring a secret that will change everything . . .

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There s nothing quite so comforting as a really well-made pie. From classic favourites to new combinations, the BBC s Hairy Bikers have got it covered BBC GOOD FOOD There are more than 140 drool-inducing recipes bubbling out of this book like steaming filling escaping through a gap in the pastry...easy to follow and delicious COUNTRYFILEThis is the definitive Pie Bible from the Kings of Pie, The Hairy Bikers.In their culinary homecoming, Si and Dave celebrate a dish close to their hearts. This beautifully illustrated cookbook brings together the Great British classic in 150 brand-new recipes. Featuring an extraordinary range of pies - from the sweet and savoury, deep and small, and to the pies that are puddings - The Hairy Bikers will inspire you to cook and share the mighty dish with the ones you love. With top tips on pastry, the failsafe methods, the secrets and the cheats, the boys will teach you how to choose the right type of pastry and filling for any occasion. Learn the rules of pastry making and how to add the right pickles, relishes and sauces to make your pie an unforgettable dish. And of course, how to make the most of those little left over bits and turn them into delicious cheese straws, jam tarts and turnovers. This is a heart-warming, delicious and nostalgic recipe book that can be enjoyed by families, friends and fans of the nation s favourite dish.

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Mary Stewart, one of the great British storytellers of the 20th century, transports her readers to rural Northumberland for this tale of romance, ambition, and deceit - a perfect fit for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. There are few to equal Mary Stewart Daily Telegraph Mary Stewart is magic. New York TimesWhitescar is a beautiful old house and farm situated in Roman Wall country. It will make a rich inheritance for its heirs, but in order to secure it, they enlist the help of a young woman named Mary who bears remarkable resemblance to missing Whitescar heiress, Annabel Winslow. Their deception will spark a powder-keg of ambition, obsession and long-dead love.The ivy had reached for the tree and only the tree s upper branches managed to thrust the young gold leaves of early summer through the strangling curtain. Eventually the ivy would kill it . . . One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century Independent The Ivy Tree has the ideal thriller blend of plot, suspense, character drawing and good writing Daily Express

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A pun-filled YA contemporary romance, The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar finds a teenage girl competing in a televised baking competition, with contestants including her ex-girlfriend and a potential new crush - perfect for fans of The Great British Bake Off and She Drives Me Crazy! Welcome to the first ever Junior Irish Baking Show! Shireen Malik is still reeling from the breakup with her ex-girlfriend, Chris, when she receives news that she s been accepted as a contestant on a new televised baking competition show. This is Shireen s dream come true! Because winning will not only mean prize money, but it will also bring some much-needed attention to You Drive Me Glazy, her parents beloved donut shop. Things get complicated, though, because Chris is also a contestant on the show.Then there s the very outgoing Niamh, a fellow contestant who is becoming fast friends with Shireen. Things are heating up between them, and not just in the kitchen. As the competition intensifies, Shireen will have to ignore all these factors and more - including potential sabotage - if she wants a sweet victory!

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*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***From adventures at Central Saint Martins to The Great British Sewing Bee, go behind the scenes of Esme Young #39;s amazing life...At age five, Esme was asked to write in her notebook, but instead, she filled it with drawings - the only way she knew to express herself. At seven, when it was discovered she was partially deaf, she found refuge in her sketchbooks. Shortly after, Esme made her first garment and a passion for sewing and designing was born. As a teenager, she made her way to London where her creative journey truly began.Living in a squat with other young creatives, Esme made the most of her time; studying at Central Saint Martins, launching a clothing line called Swanky Modes with three friends and £50 each, watching Notting Hill Carnival with David Bowie, and altering a dress for Cher. The #39;90s saw a career move into costumes for films, where she designed outfits for Trainspotting, Bridget Jones #39;s Diary and The Beach, before she moved onto the small screen herself.A celebration of a creative life lived differently, Behind the Seams is a reminder that it #39;s never too early, or too late to pick up a needle and start stitching in a new direction.

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Give your baking a wicked, whimsigoth twist with TheLittle Gothic Bakeshop, featuring sweet and savory treats with a gothic flair.The Little Gothic Bakeshop showcases over 50 spooky and inventive recipes from The Great British Baking Show star, Helena Garcia, who impressed the judges and audiences alike with her creepy creations. Brewing with mystique, this cookbook is your go-to guide to easily transform ordinary recipes into macabre masterpieces, including devilishly delicious cakes, cookies, pastries, breads, desserts, and drinks. Covering Bewitching Beverages, Spooky Cookies and Candies, Ghoulish Breads and Pastries, To-Die-For Desserts, and Macabre Cakes and Bakes, unleash your inner goth with recipes like: Black Cat Mini Swiss RollsSpiderweb Sand-witch CookiesVampire s Bloody Valentine LollipopsFlying Broomstick Focaccia MuffinsSkull Boba Bubble TeaScary Berry Lemon Tarts Gothic Arch Peanut Butter CheesecakeBat FougasseCemetery Traybake slicesAnd more!A combination of tactile illustration and darkened photography throughout the book is a homage to the old Victorian aesthetic of gothic elegance. Step into the dark side of baking and discover recipes that are easy to make, fun and spooky to design, and delicious when devoured. Whether you’re an everyday goth or Halloween-obsessed, TheLittle Gothic Bakeshop is filled with tricks and treats designed to bring some ghoulish fun to your baking repertoire!

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#witchesofinstagram – here is the perfect book for your haunted kitchen!Give your baking a wicked twist with eerily clever ideas for all manner of cakes, cookies, pastries, breads, desserts and even drinks to spook up your cooking repertoire and make Halloween an occasion to remember. Whether you re a curious witch, a Halloween fiend or you just want to add a creepy touch to your baking, Helena Garcia will give you all the inspiration you need.Try her mummified eclairs, some cinnamon buns that look shockingly like brains, a batch of cookie bats, or a scarily impressive haunted tree cake and before you know it, every day will seem like Halloween. Helena wowed the Great British Bake Off judges and audience with her surprisingly ghoulish interpretations of the baking challenges and now, with her amazingly inventive recipes, you too can become the ghostess with the mostest.

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_______________ A winner with my grandson. And I liked it too! - Prue Leith A beautiful book about following your dreams - David Atherton, Winner of the Great British Bake-Off_______________A hilarious and original picture book about believing in yourself and learning how to shine.Nut isn t like the other Vikings; he doesn t climb hills or swim icy lakes â ¦ but he does have one great passion â “ Nut LOVES to bake cakes! So, when Viking Sports Day comes round, it looks like certain disaster for Nut. Can his baking SAVE THE DAY?Told in effortless verse, The Viking Who Liked Icing is a hilarious, heartwarming picture book about being yourself.

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***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES*** Whether you ve read them all or whether you re discovering Alex Gray s bestselling series for the first time, BEFORE THE STORM will have you gripped until the final page. BEFORE THE STORM is classic Alex Gray - warm-hearted, atmospheric . . . with a very interesting twist ANN CLEEVES An exciting procedural SUNDAY TIMES Another brilliant Lorimer adventure ***** Reader Review Exciting and unexpected, I hope it s not too long till the next one ***** Reader Review Lorimer is up there with the best ***** Reader Review Alex Gray returns with another belter THE HERALD__________________Your favourite Scottish detective is back with a brand new case, one that threatens to destroy everything. Inspector Daniel Kohi of the Zimbabwean police force returns home one night to find his worst nightmare has been realised. His family dead, his house destroyed, and in fear for his life, he is forced to flee the country he loves. Far away in Glasgow, DSI William Lorimer has his hands full. Christmas is approaching, the city is bustling, and whilst the homicide rate has been relatively low, something much darker is brewing. Counter-Terrorism have got wind of a plot, here in Lorimer s native city, to carry out an unspeakable atrocity on Christmas Eve. They need someone with local knowledge to help them root it out and who better than the head of the Scottish Major Incidents Team. But the investigation is complicated by a spate of local murders, and by the rumours that someone is passing information to criminal organisations from inside the police force. Soon Lorimer finds himself in desperate need of assistance. Then he meets an extraordinary man - a refugee from Zimbabwe whose investigative skills are a match for Lorimer s own . . .__________________Readers love Alex Gray Relentless and intriguing PETER MAY Move over Rebus DAILY MAIL Immensely exciting and atmospheric ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH Alex Gray s great crime fiction series is one you can pick up at any stage and not feel lost . . complex, intriguing, tense Reader review A fast-paced thriller with lots of twists and turns Reader review Exciting, pacy, authentic ANGELA MARSONS Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing THE TIMES This series just gets better and better and everything still feels fresh. Highly recommended Reader review Lorimer is without doubt my favourite detective Reader review I have read every book in the series and each one has been a pleasure. Reader review Alex Gray is a master storyteller Reader review

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***Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray s Sunday Times bestselling Scottish detective series*** ***Don t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.***Whether you ve read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, Before the Storm is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves Before the Storm is classic Alex Gray - warm-hearted, atmospheric . . . with a very interesting twist ANN CLEEVES An exciting procedural SUNDAY TIMES Another brilliant Lorimer adventure ***** Reader Review Exciting and unexpected, I hope it s not too long till the next one ***** Reader Review Lorimer is up there with the best ***** Reader Review Alex Gray returns with another belter THE HERALD_______________Your favourite Scottish detective is back with a brand new case, one that threatens to destroy everything. Inspector Daniel Kohi of the Zimbabwean police force returns home one night to find his worst nightmare has been realised. His family dead, his house destroyed, and in fear for his life, he is forced to flee the country he loves. Far away in Glasgow, DSI William Lorimer has his hands full. Christmas is approaching, the city is bustling, and whilst the homicide rate has been relatively low, something much darker is brewing. Counter-Terrorism have got wind of a plot, here in Lorimer s native city, to carry out an unspeakable atrocity on Christmas Eve. They need someone with local knowledge to help them root it out and who better than the head of the Scottish Major Incidents Team. But the investigation is complicated by a spate of local murders, and by the rumours that someone is passing information to criminal organisations from inside the police force. Soon Lorimer finds himself in desperate need of assistance. Then he meets an extraordinary man - a refugee from Zimbabwe whose investigative skills are a match for Lorimer s own . . .__________________PRAISE FOR THE WILLIAM LORIMER SERIES Immensely exciting and atmospheric ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH Move over Rebus DAILY MAIL Relentless and intriguing PETER MAY Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing THE TIMES

Objev podobné jako Before the Storm - Alex Gray

Are you ready to set out on a puzzle adventure around Britain from your own front room?Can you solve the fiendish clues and make your way from map to map on the trail of a mysterious treasure?Do you have what it takes to follow in the footsteps of history?The bestselling puzzle phenomenon is back with a whole new twist on the treasure hunt. Based on 40 brand new maps stretching across the whole of Britain, The Ordnance Survey Great British Treasure Hunt will offer hours of brain-teasing fun. From the highlands of Scotland, to the White Cliffs of Dover and taking in iconic locations like Loch Ness, Glastonbury Tor, Stratford-Upon-Avon and the cloisters of Cambridge, you ll have to piece together the clues, scour the maps and crack codes and anagrams on the trail of a mysterious treasure.As you travel across Britain you ll discover the riches of myth and history that are hidden throughout the land.With over 330 puzzles ranging from easy to mind-boggling and an ultimate master puzzle with the chance to win real treasure, there s only one question left.Do YOU have what it takes to accept the challenge?

Objev podobné jako The Ordnance Survey Great British Treasure Hunt - Ordnance Survey

Great British Menu has become a British institution, showcasing the nationâ ™s top chefs as they put their hearts on a plate and compete for a spot in a glorious British banquet. To celebrate the showâ ™s 20th anniversary, Great British Menu brings together showstopping recipes from the showâ ™s entire run - starters, fish courses, mains and desserts from chefs at the top of their game, representing every region of the British Isles.From a â ˜Fireflyâ ™ vegan golden beetroot tart to a truffled croque monsieur; Cornish seafood hotpot to turbot with strawberries and cream; Tom Kerridgeâ ™s slow cooked duck with duck fat chips and gravy to Desperate Danâ ™s Cow Pie; a white chocolate mushroom filled with cherry and sesame to Marcus Wareingâ ™s custard tart with garibaldi biscuits â “ this is British cooking like youâ ™ve never seen it before.

Objev podobné jako Great British Menu: Home Banquets - Avril Beaven

The Level 5 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories, written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, provide a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills. Stories, More Stories A, More Stories B and More Stories C take the children from familiar, predictable events at home and school into the less certain realms of fantasy through the magic key adventures.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

Objev podobné jako Oxford Reading Tree: Level 5: More Stories A: The Great Race - Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta

#39;A wonderful time-travelling adventure with more twists and turns than the hands of a clock on a helter-skelter. Alex and Jasper are a fantastic dynamic duo, and the book has genuine friendship and warmth at the heart of a timey-wimey mystery. I loved it. #39; L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel AgencyHave you ever thought what it might be like if you were famous in the future? A brilliant adventure for fans of Ross Welford - a story about friendship, courage and embracing our talents even when they make us stand out. On the day Alex was born, crowds surrounded the hospital. On her first day of school, people spied from the gates. And recently, strangers came to watch her perform in her school play ... as the llama. But why? Alex has always been a nobody. Then a mysterious boy named Jasper starts at school and he alone seems to know the answer. But before he can tell Alex, he disappears ... into the future. Can Alex brave traveling into the future to discover what #39;s happened to him and to unravel the secret of her own astonishing destiny ... before time runs out?Winner of the Awesome Book Awards 2023 #39;A great idea, pulled off with real panache ... the whole thing is a delight #39; Anthony McGowan, author of Lark #39;A joyous, inventive and original rollicking adventure #39; Liz Hyder, author of Bearmouth #39;A brilliant page-turning, time travelling adventure, full of heart and filled with courage and friendship #39; Jess Butterworth, author of Running on the Roof of the World #39;A super original concept and a book brimming with imagination. And I loved that ending!!! #39; Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

Objev podobné jako The Astonishing Future of Alex Nobody - Kate Gilby Smith

Combining insightful and descriptive writing about our countryside with easy-to-follow practical information and clear, detailed OS mapping, Countryfile: Great British Walks will inspire you to explore some of the most striking areas that our nation has to offer. Offering 100 walks spread across varying terrain, this practical guidebook features a range of outings, from gentle strolls through peaceful scenery to more challenging journeys that take you to the very heart of the Great British wilderness.Covering regions across the country, from the Peak District and Lake District in the Heart of England to the highlands of Scotland and the rolling hills of the South East, this compact walking guide offers the tried-and tested knowledge of the Countryfile team - providing detailed descriptions of routes and levels of difficulty, as well as comprehensive Ordnance Survey mapping plus practical information to help you plan your trip.Let Countryfile: Great British Walks be your guide to our outstanding countryside.

Objev podobné jako Countryfile: Great British Walks - Cavan Scott

From the international bestselling creator of Claude comes a brand new hero: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this new Alex T. Smith series. Follow Mr Penguin and Colin as they crash-land on a snowy mountain. Will they be able to solve the mystery of the missing pets? What are the strange noises coming from the abandoned fortress? And will Mr Penguin conquer his fear of flying?Find out in the second Mr Penguin book with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design.Praise for Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure: Addictive slapstick - Guardian The perfect introduction to mystery stories. - ScotsmanClaude won the 5-9 young fiction Sainsbury s Children s Book Award, was selected for the Waterstone s Children s Book Prize, the Richard and Judy Book Club and is now a TV star on Disney Junior. Alex T. Smith was a World Book Day Illustrator. Follow Alex on Twitter @Alex_T_Smith

Objev podobné jako Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets - Alex T. Smith

The Royal Navy invented the aircraft carrier and most of the key innovations which have enabled carriers to remain effective, exploiting continuing changes in aircraft technology, from biplanes to supersonic jets. This book tells (and explains) how that happened over more than a century of British carrier development, based largely on declassified official documents, both British and US. Major themes include British domination of the early years of carrier development, and the audacious and highly original plans for their use during World War I, which inspired later naval thinking on the potential of carrier aviation. The introduction of armoured flight decks in the 1930s was only the first of a sequence of British innovations, the most important of which made it possible for carriers to operate jet aircraft (the angled deck, the steam catapult, and the mirror landing sight). These British developments, particularly the steam catapult, were crucial to the survival of the US carrier force in the postwar era, to an extent often forgotten. Later the Royal Navy produced the first commando carriers, and played a crucial role in the VSTOL carrier revolution, and continues to demonstrate originality and innovation as seen in the current pair of large carriers. This book covers all British-built carriers, including those in Commonwealth and foreign service, with the historical context, both operational and technical, explained in detail, as is the connection to larger British national concerns. The book is heavily illustrated with photographs, but also reproduces official plans from the National Maritime Museum, many of which have never previously been published.

Objev podobné jako The British Aircraft Carrier - Norman Friedman

In 1837, Queen Victoria inherited an army that had not changed greatly from that which defeated Napoleon in 1815, although reform was already under way. The process of reorganization and modernization, however, continued throughout her reign. As the British army protected and extended the Empire, it strove to adapt to rapidly advancing technology and an incredible array of enemies and environments. This was the period in which many of the of its most famous battle honours were won, such as Balaklava, Rorkeâ ™s Drift and Omdurman. Gabriele Esposito gives a comprehensive overview of the history, organization, weapons and uniforms of the various components of the British army. All branches of the service are included: Foot Guards, line infantry, Highland infantry, light infantry, rifle corps (the Kingâ ™s Royal Rifle Corps and the Rifle Brigade), Life Guards and Horse Guards, Dragoon Guards, Dragoons, Light Dragoons, Hussars, Lancers, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Army Service Corps. The Royal Marines and Royal Marine Artillery, while technically part of the Royal Navy, are also covered as they often fought with the land forces. The â ˜legionsâ ™ of British volunteers who fought abroad and the foreign military units in British service are also considered. He traces the great changes that happened across the period in both military dress (the famous red coats giving way to khaki) and equipment (notably, muskets being replaced by breech-loading rifles and machine guns). Dozens of beautiful colour artworks illustrate this glorious period of British military history.

Objev podobné jako The British Army of Queen Victoria, 1837â

From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude comes a hero like no other: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith.Follow Mr Penguin and his trusty sidekick Colin (the spider) as they head into the desert! When their good friend Edith is kidnapped, they re on their most important mission yet. Can they survive a perilous train journey to the great pyramids? Will Mr Penguin complete the three impossible tasks - and get home in time for a fish finger sandwich ...?Find out in the fourth Mr Penguin book with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design.Praise for Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure: Addictive slapstick - Guardian The perfect introduction to mystery stories - ScotsmanClaude won the 5-9 young fiction Sainsbury s Children s Book Award, was selected for the Waterstone s Children s Book Prize, the Richard and Judy Book Club and is now a TV star on Disney Junior. Alex T. Smith was a World Book Day Illustrator. Follow him on Twitter @Alex_T_Smith

Objev podobné jako Mr Penguin and the Tomb of Doom - Alex T. Smith

From the acclaimed author of The German Genius and The French Mind, a masterful journey through 500 years of British history The reign of Queen Elizabeth I ushered in an unprecedented age of exploration and discovery. It saw an island nation, hitherto a cultural backwater, begin for the first time to occupy a realm of innovation and imagination that had for centuries been the domain of China, India and the Arab nations of the Middle East. With England’s ‘gathering greatness’ asserted by a swashbuckling generation of merchant warriors and adventurers, and with the epic voyages of Magellan, Columbus, Vasco da Gama and Francis Drake charting the ‘great beyond’, it became clear that a fortuitous position on the edges of Europe and the Atlantic offered ever-wider imaginative horizons. Indeed, what came next is described by historian Peter Watson as ‘the greatest expansion of ideas and knowledge the world has ever seen.’ The British Imagination is a lively and deeply researched history that encompasses the five centuries that formed the contemporary mindset, from Francis Bacon and the first Spectator to Mary Wollstonecraft, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, James Clerk Maxwell and Maynard Keynes; from the Royal Society to the industrial revolution; and from the first New World landings to the eventual colonization of a quarter of the world by the reign of Elizabeth II. Are we still, Watson asks, even now, living in a British #39;metaphysical empire #39;? Breathtaking in scope, embracing literature, science, art, religion, philosophy and politics, The British Imagination offers a captivating and stimulating insight into the most influential personalities and ideas that have made a small island what it is today.

Objev podobné jako The British Imagination - Watson Peter

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The British constitution is regarded as unique among the constitutions of the world. What are the main characteristics of Britain s peculiar constitutional arrangements? How has the British constitution altered in response to the changing nature of its state - from England, to Britain, to the United Kingdom? What impact has the UK s developing relations with the European Union caused?These are some of the questions that Martin Loughlin addresses in this Very Short Introduction. As a constitution, it is one that has grown organically in response to changes in the economic, political, and social environment, and which is not contained in a single authoritative text.By considering the nature and authority of the current British constitution, and placing it in the context of others, Loughlin considers how the traditional idea of a constitution came to be retained, what problems have been generated as a result of adapting a traditional approach in a modern political world, looking at what the future prospects for the British constitution are.In this new edition of the Very Short Introduction, Loughlin includes a disucssion of the impact of developments over the decade since its first publication, examining Brexit, the Scottish independence referendum of 2014, and the settlement in Northern Ireland.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.

Objev podobné jako The British Constitution - Martin Loughlin

Explores the British Army s transformation since 2010 and details policy-driven changes and initiatives.The Modern British Army: The Path to Future Soldier, 2010s and Beyond details the Army’s efforts to match ongoing reductions in strength with the organisation and equipment to meet the country’s defence challenges in today’s world. Emphasis is on the period from 2010 onwards: ‘Army 2020’ to ‘Future Soldier.’Drawing on a wide range of official and other contemporary sources, The Modern British Army examines the policy decisions driving these changes as well as providing complete details on command structure, organisation, units, basing, and equipment. This allows the reader to follow the changes to the Army as it adapted to these often modified or even altered policies. The Royal Marine commando force and the RAF’s ground protection forces are included as well as the Army itself.The Modern British Army: The Path to Future Soldier, 2010s and Beyond is extensively illustrated throughout with color photographs and includes a range of specially commissioned color artworks.

Objev podobné jako The Modern British Army Volume 1 - Richard A. Rinaldi

I laughed a lot and now understand blokes a lot more than I ever wanted to - KATHERINE RYAN Geoff is one of the funniest intelligent thinkers in comedy and this book reflects that perfectly -ROMESH RANGANATHAN Geoff s examination of blokeness is Geoff all over - funny and insightful, making serious points without committing the cardinal sin of taking itself too seriously. Top bloke. - ADRIAN CHILES Highly informative. Geoff will make a proper bloke out of me yet. - HUGO RIFKIND A brilliant and hilarious book which defends blokes without denigrating women - KONSTANTIN KISIN If you see a man drinking a pint in an airport pub alone, that s a bloke. If you see a man driving to the tip on a Saturday morning with a smile on his face, that s a bloke. And if you see a man heading back from the tip and on the way to the pub, that s a very happy bloke.The British Bloke appears simple and straightforward. He loves football, cricket, beer, sheds, wearing socks and books about the SAS.But beneath that simple exterior lies a mysterious and complex being.In The British Bloke Decoded, writer, comedian and regular bloke, Geoff Norcott peels back the layers of blokedom, revealing the truth behind the sometimes inexplicable behaviour of Britain s husbands, dads and brothers.Based on 46 years of field research and almost scientific insights, Geoff digs deep into subjects as wide as: the value of Banter, the surprising roots of Mansplaining, the near impossibility of getting blokes to send birthday cards, and whether there could be a medal system for Hoovering.And ultimately, he concludes that whilst the toxic men have been grabbing all the publicity - perhaps now s the time to celebrate the simple British bloke in all his eccentric splendour.

Objev podobné jako The British Bloke, Decoded - Geoff Norcott

Among all the branches of the Red Army during the Second World War, self-propelled artillery is probably the most overlooked and misinterpreted. Attention has focused on the tanks the Red Army deployed against the Germans on the Eastern Front, the T-34 in particular; the self-propelled guns, which played an increasingly important tactical role after the shocking defeats of 1941 and 1942, have been neglected. Alexey Tarasov, in this detailed, wide-ranging and very heavily illustrated history, describes how the Soviets rose to the challenge of creating a series of self-propelled guns in extraordinarily difficult wartime conditions, and he assesses, and illustrates, all the types they produced. Also he covers the organization, training, tactics and combat operations of the self-propelled artillery units. When the Germans invaded the Soviets lacked self-propelled artillery, believing that tanks and field guns would provide sufficient support for their infantry. But the effectiveness of the German assault guns persuaded them that they had to design similar armoured vehicles and rapidly they did so. As the author shows, by the end of the war, after an intense process of improvisation and development, they fielded self-propelled guns, in particular the SU-76, SU-122 and SU-152, which matched those of the Germans in terms of performance and heavily outnumbered them on the battlefield. Alexey Tarasovâ ™s photographic history will be essential reading for anyone who has a special interest in Soviet armour and armoured warfare in general, and it will be a valuable source for modellers.

Objev podobné jako Red Army Self-Propelled Guns of the Second World War - Alexey Tarasov

The projecting of military force to a distant shore has come to be seen as a uniquely British way of waging war. To be sure, many of these operations would now be classed as administrative landings with battle, if occurring at all, only following sometimes afterward. Others, of course, merit the label of opposed landings. To contemporaries of the period covered by this study, the evolutions went by the appellation of conjoint or combined operations. Less important than how they were styled remains the thought and the purpose giving rise to these ventures. In the decades before the First World War, professionals appreciated the myriad difficulties and dangers associated with amphibious operations. The laity, including statesmen, thought rather less of these matters but could recount numerous examples of their occurrence before 1914. Indeed, whatever operational failings Britain demonstrated during the World War a corpus of relevant experience was the least of these. What is now styled joint amphibious operations were difficult because they were never of a single type. Naval support to a military force standing on the defensive, raids, feints, blocking operations, riverine operations, and, yes, an opposed landing, spoke to a series of joint operations of ever-increasing complexity. Meanwhile, as every operation must at some point end, even the manner of evacuation came to be viewed as a special type of combined operation to be understood and learned. Finally, it remained that in a campaign of the grandest scale, examples of each might feature at differing moments along the way. Landings before 1914 were difficult and what military and naval authorities thought feasible before the onset of the World War in the realm of joint operations is a neglected field of studyâ ”a surprising omission given the ink that has been spilt retelling the debacles experienced at Gallipoli, Mesopotamia, and East Africa. Every campaign has its contextâ ”operational and strategic to be sureâ ”but also political, doctrinal, and bureaucratic. How Britain elected to wage war in 1914 proved a product of these variables just as surely as the military and naval capabilities it could muster. Tying the strands of pre-war military experience and thought in the realm of joint operations is the chief purpose of this study which takes as its starting point 1882 and the British assault against Egypt. The choice is far from arbitrary as the moment saw several earning their spurs who would later play a central role in the amphibious operations executed during the Great War. To the extent learning is more than the product of self-experience, this work pays special attention to the Russo-Japanese War. Thinking officers appreciated that fundamental changes were occurring in the nature and style of war. A learned public also appreciated this courtesy of works such as Ivan Blochâ ™s Is War Now Possible? Notwithstanding what British officers understood on the eve of the World War, the problem of time and scale remained. This alone should give one pause before chiding others over past mistakes. This study looks at what was thought, what was taught, what was expected, and what occurred in the thirty years before Britain found herself facing a scale of conflict not witnessed in a century.

Objev podobné jako The Development of British Amphibious Operations 1882-1914 - Joseph Moretz

A stimulating survey of the continents of the world depicting in broad brush strokes the position of land masses and oceans, the general contours of the land, and the location of mountains and rivers. The text is peppered with numerous anecdotes, some historical, some showcasing activities in the region under consideration, with the goal of interesting children in lands and peoples the world over. Geographical features, such as lochs in Scotland and glaciers in Switzerland, are brought into the narrative naturally. Readers should consult the included maps of each of the continents in connection with the questions at the end of each chapter. Having a supplementary atlas available with large color maps illustrating elevation differences would enrich the experience.

Objev podobné jako The British Empire and the Great Divisions of the Globe, Book II in the Ambleside Geography Series (Yesterday

Incorporating sharp questions and big ideas, Niven shifts deftly between history, politics, culture and literature to offer a fascinating and provocative analysis of the marginalisation of the North. Madeleine Bunting, author of Labours of Love: the Crisis of CareAn in-depth exploration of the importance of the North of England in the modern era.The North Will Rise Again covers the colourful adventures of its inhabitants, the expansiveness and optimism that defines Northern culture, and the recurrent sense of failure and despair that is at the heart of one of the Westâ ™s most impoverished regions. By telling the story of the North in the last few decades, Alex goes in search of answers to some of the big questions at the forefront of British politics and society today, touching on live issues including the North/South divide, austerity, the impact of Brexit, the collapse of Labourâ ™s â ˜Red Wallâ ™, and calls for regional devolution. He concludes with a powerful argument for a revival of northern politics and society by way of what he calls â ˜radical regionalismâ ™.A native Northerner himself, having returned to his home city of Newcastle with his family in the last few years, Alex also includes elements of memoir and stories from his own family history to reflect some of the key arguments of his book.To what extent are the crises of the last ten years partly the result of fundamental divides and inequalities in the geography of England? How did the North become a place of lost potential and broken dreams? And what can be done to make it one of the most dynamic and forward-looking places in the world once again? Niven considers all these questions and more in this lively and highly topical book.

Objev podobné jako The North Will Rise Again - Alex Niven

A thrilling and heart-warming tale about family, friendship and football from award-winning author, Alex Wheatle. Alex Wheatle is such a fine writer. This novel is beautifully written, beautifully paced. We re drawn easily into his vivid world and we re rooting for his hero all the way. - David AlmondFourteen-year-old aspiring footballer Kadeen Best is sent to stay with her Aunt Mel in London after her beloved older brother is tragically killed and she identifies the shooter - a dangerous crime lord. She must carry her grief while adjusting to her new home - away from everything she knows and loves in Jamaica - and living with her strict aunt. Kadeen must lie low, as if she s recognised, she ll put them both in serious danger. Desperate for a distraction, Kadeen practises football in the local park where she s asked to try out for a girls team. Kadeen thinks her aunt won t approve, so she keeps it secret, and finds herself part of a new family: the SW2s. But when Aunt Mel finds out, she is furious and bans Kadeen from playing. Can she convince her aunt to let her play her way to the top with the SW2s and avoid attracting the crime lord s attention?

Objev podobné jako The Girl with the Red Boots - Wheatle Alex

The British Takeover of Assam follows the huge British expansion into the Indian territory of Assam during the nineteenth century and the impact of colonial policymaking upon the population of both the hill areas and the Brahmaputra plain. British industrial activity in the region, based on the highly lucrative tea trade and the identification of rich mineral resources, inexorably moved capital, labour, enterprise, trade and transportation into the hands of outsiders and made a dramatic change to Assamâ ™s demographic profile.Caroline Keen paints a vivid picture of the lives of both Indians and Europeans in the remote northeast of the subcontinent, drawing on contemporary journals and other narratives.

Objev podobné jako The British Takeover of Assam - Caroline Keen

Sometimes - not often - a book comes along that feels like Christmas. Philip Hensher s timely, but timeless, selection of the best short stories from the past 20 years is that kind of book. His introduction is as enriching as anything that has been published this year Sunday TimesA spectacular treasury of the best British short stories published in the last twenty yearsWe are living in a particularly rich period for British short stories. Despite the relative lack of places in which they can be published, the challenge the medium represents has attracted a host of remarkable, subversive, entertaining and innovative writers. Philip Hensher, following the success of his definitive Penguin Book of British Short Stories, has scoured a vast trove of material and chosen thirty great stories for this new volume of works written between 1997 and the present day.Includes short stories by A.L. Kennedy, Tessa Hadley, Kazuo Ishiguro, Jackie Kay, Graham Swift, Jane Gardam, Ali Smith, Neil Gaiman, Martin Amis, China Miéville, Peter Hobbs, Thomas Morris, David Rose, David Szalay, Irvine Welsh, Lucy Caldwell, Rose Tremain, Helen Oyeyemi, Leone Ross, Helen Simpson, Zadie Smith, Will Self, Gerard Woodward, James Kelman, Lucy Wood, Hilary Mantel, Eley Williams, Sarah Hall, Mark Haddon and Helen Dunmore.

Objev podobné jako The Penguin Book of the Contemporary British Short Story

I laughed a lot and now understand blokes a lot more than I ever wanted to - KATHERINE RYAN Geoff is one of the funniest intelligent thinkers in comedy and this book reflects that perfectly -ROMESH RANGANATHAN Geoff s examination of blokeness is Geoff all over - funny and insightful, making serious points without committing the cardinal sin of taking itself too seriously. Top bloke. - ADRIAN CHILES Highly informative. Geoff will make a proper bloke out of me yet. - HUGO RIFKIND A brilliant and hilarious book which defends blokes without denigrating women - KONSTANTIN KISIN If you see a man drinking a pint in an airport pub alone, that s a bloke. If you see a man driving to the tip on a Saturday morning with a smile on his face, that s a bloke. And if you see a man heading back from the tip and on the way to the pub, that s a very happy bloke.The British Bloke appears simple and straightforward. He loves football, cricket, beer and sheds. But beneath that simple exterior lies a mysterious and complex being...In The British Bloke Decoded, writer, comedian and regular bloke, Geoff Norcott, peels back the layers of blokedom, revealing the truth behind the behaviour of Britain s husbands, dads, brothers and friends. He dives into the value of banter, the roots of mansplaining, the near impossibility of getting blokes to send birthday cards, and whether there could be a medal system for vacuuming.Based on 46 years of intensive field research and semi-scientific insights, this book is a celebration of. the simple British bloke in all his splendour.

Objev podobné jako The British Bloke, Decoded - Geoff Norcott

This book is an eye-opening celebration of the wonderful diversity of animals that live in British seas, and the colourful and fascinating ways they go about their lives. With 500 new photographs, the 4th edition is by far the largest revision of Great British Marine Animals to date.

Objev podobné jako Great British Marine Animals - Paul Naylor