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A Nordic Ware Anniversary bábovkaforma a Premier Gold kollekció része, melyet kiváló minőségű, öntött alumíniumból készítettek speciális nem tapadó bevonattal. A forma 3,5 literes kapacitású, kényelmes fogantyúkkal és a márka 65. évfordulójára tervezett klasszikus dizájnnal rendelkezik. Kiváló hővezető képessége és a nem tapadó felület garantálja a tökéletes sütési eredményt és könnyű kikapást.

• Prémium minőségű, öntött alumíniumból készült, tartós szerkezet.
• Speciális nem tapadó bevonat garantálja a tökéletes kikapást és könnyű tisztítást.
• Kényelmes fogantyúk biztosítják a biztonságos kezelést és kikapást.
• A klasszikus, évfordulós design időtlen eleganciát kölcsönöz, dekoratív konyhai kiegészítő is.

Objev podobné jako Nordic Ware Forma na bábovku Anniversary zlatá 2,8 l

A Nordic Ware Premier Gold Collection Anniversary Bundlette formája 6 kis, egy adagos sütemény sütésére készült. Az öntött alumínium kivitel és a speciális nem tapadó bevonat tökéletes sütési eredményt és könnyű kisülést biztosít. A forma a 65. évfordulós emlékdesign mellett dekoratív konyhai kiegészítő is, élethosszig tartó garanciával.

• Prémium öntött alumínium kivitelezés kiváló hővezetéssel
• Speciális nem tapadó bevonat tökéletes kisüléshez
• 65. évfordulós emlékdesign, dekoratív és gyakorlati
• Élethosszig tartó garancia és könnyű kézi tisztítás

Objev podobné jako Nordic Ware Forma na 6 malých bábovek Anniversary Bundlette zlatá 6 x 200 ml

A Nordic Ware Quartet Bundt arany forma négy különböző mintájú mini babakalács sütésére alkalmas. Öntött alumíniumból készült, nem tapadó bevonattal, amely garantálja a könnyű kiemelést és a részletes minták megőrzését. A Premier Gold Collection prémium terméke, amelyet kézzel kell tisztítani a bevonat védelme érdekében.

• Négy különböző, részletesen kidolgozott mini babakalácsforma egyetlen termékben.
• Prémium minőségű, öntött alumíniumból készült, nem tapadó bevonattal a tökéletes sütéshez.
• A Premier Gold Collection része, könnyen kombinálható más prémium konyhai eszközökkel.
• Könnyű tisztítás és karbantartás, bár kézi mosást igényel a hosszú élettartam érdekében.

Objev podobné jako Forma na 4 malé bábovky Quartet Bundt® zlatá Nordic Ware

A Nordic Ware Premier Gold Collection 6 darabos, miniatűr bábovkaformája öntött alumíniumból készült, tapadásmentes bevonattal. Kiváló hővezető képessége és könnyű kiboríthatósága garantálja a tökéletes sütési eredményt. A forma életre szóló garanciával rendelkezik, és az USA-ban készült.

• Prémium minőségű, öntött alumínium anyagból készült tartós forma.
• Speciális tapadásmentes bevonat garantálja a tökéletes kiborítást.
• Kompakt, 6 darabos kialakítás, ideális egy adagos desszertekhez.
• A Heritage mintázat ikonikus, dekoratív megjelenést kölcsönöz.

Objev podobné jako Nordic Ware Forma na 6 malých bábovek zlatá 6 x 160 ml

A Nordic Ware Premier Gold kollekciójába tartozó, arany színű chiffon bundt forma öntött alumíniumból készült, speciális tapadásmentes bevonattal. Közepes méretű, kb. 10 csésze térfogatú tésztához ideális, romantikus, ráncos mintázattal. Kiváló hővezetést és könnyű kiboríthatóságot biztosít, kézi mosást igényel.

• Prémium öntött alumínium kivitelezés kiváló hővezető képességgel.
• Speciális tapadásmentes bevonat biztosítja a tökéletes kiboríthatóságot és finom részletek megőrzését.
• Romantikus, ráncos szövetet idéző dekoratív design, amely díszítő elem is a konyhában.
• Az USA-ban készült Premier Gold kollekció része, garantált minőség és tartósság.

Objev podobné jako Nordic Ware Forma na bábovku Chiffon, zlatá

A Nordic Ware réz színű, liliomvirág mintás Bundt® forma öntött alumíniumból készül, nem tapadó bevonattal. Kiváló hővezetését és könnyű kiboríthatóságát a prémium anyagok és a speciális bevonat biztosítja. Közepes méretű, hagyományos amerikai dizájnú, élethosszig tartó garanciával ellátott sütőedény.

• Prémium minőségű, öntött alumíniumból készült, kiváló hővezető képességgel.
• Speciális nem tapadó bevonat garantálja a tökéletes, sérülésmentes kiborítást.
• Elegáns liliomvirág (Fleur De Lis) dizájn, amely dekoratív elem is a konyhában.
• Élethosszig tartó garancia és egyszerű kézi tisztíthatóság.

Objev podobné jako Nordic Ware Forma na bábovku Lilie měděná 2,4 l

A Nordic Ware Bavaria Bundt® babaforma prémium minőségű, öntött alumíniumból készült, nem tapadó bevonattal. Kiváló hővezetése és a speciális felülete garantálja a tökéletes sütési eredményt és a könnyű kikapást. A forma részletes, geometrikus mintázata luxus megjelenést kölcsönöz a süteményeknek.

• Kiváló hővezető képességű, masszív öntött alumíniumból készült.
• Speciális nem tapadó bevonat biztosítja a tökéletes és sérülésmentes kikapást.
• Időtálló, ikonikus Bundt® design részletes Bavaria mintázattal.
• Egyszerű kezelés és karbantartás, ideális kezdőknek és profiknak egyaránt.

Objev podobné jako Nordic Ware Forma na bábovku Bavaria stříbrná 2,3 l

A Nordic Ware Elegant Party Bundt® bábovkaforma 2,3 literes térfogatú, öntött alumíniumból készült, tapadásmentes bevonattal. Kiváló hővezetése és speciális felülete garantálja a tökéletes sütési eredményt és könnyű kifordítást. A forma a Premier Gold kollekció része, és kézi mosást igényel a hosszú élettartam érdekében.

• Prémium öntött alumínium kivitel kiváló hővezetéssel
• Speciális tapadásmentes bevonat biztosítja a tökéletes kifordítást
• Szimmetrikus kialakítás egyenletes szeletekre vágást tesz lehetővé
• Időtálló minőség és ikonikus Bundt® design

Objev podobné jako Nordic Ware Forma na bábovku Elegant zlatá 2,3 l

A Nordic Ware Lotus bábovkaforma egy 1,2 literes, arany színű, öntött alumínium sütőedény, amely a Premier Gold kollekció része. A nem tapadó bevonat és a kiváló hővezetés garantálja a könnyű kibontást és a részletes mintázat megőrzését. A forma alkalmas körülbelül 5 csésze térfogatú tésztákhoz, és kézi mosást igényel a tartósság érdekében.

• Prémium minőségű, öntött alumíniumból készült, nem tapadó bevonattal, amely tökéletes hővezetést és könnyű kibontást biztosít.
• Elegáns Lotus virág mintázat, amely részletes, esztétikus süteményeket eredményez, és a bekarcolt vágási vonalak segítenek egyenletes szeletekre vágni.
• A Premier Gold kollekció része, dobozolt dizájnnal, élethosszig tartó garanciával, és az USA-ban készült.
• Könnyen kezelhető, ideális kezdőknek is, és dekoratív konyhai kiegészítőként is szolgál.

Objev podobné jako Nordic Ware Forma na bábovku Lotus zlatá 1,2 l

A Nordic Ware Premier Gold Collection 6 darabos mini bábovkaforma öntött alumíniumból készült, tapadásmentes bevonattal. Hat, egyenként 160 ml-es, három különböző geometriás mintával (Bavaria Cube, Jubilee, Vaulted Cathedral) ellátott formát tartalmaz, ideális egy adagos süteményekhez. Kiváló hővezetését és könnyű tisztíthatóságát kényelmes fogantyúk és akasztófül egészíti ki.

• Kiváló hővezető képességű, masszív öntött alumíniumból készült, tartós szerkezet.
• Speciális tapadásmentes bevonat garantálja a tökéletes kisülését minden süteménynek.
• Hat különálló, egy adagos geometriás mintájú (Bavaria Cube, Jubilee, Vaulted Cathedral) forma egyben.
• Kényelmes fogantyúkkal és akasztófüllel ellátott, könnyen kezelhető és tárolható.

Objev podobné jako Nordic Ware Forma na 6 malých bábovek Geo Bundtlette zlatá 6 x 160 ml

A Nordic Ware Premier Gold kollekcióban kapható, 2,4 literes, méhsejt mintázatú sütőforma 19 egyforma részre osztható sütemények készítésére tervezték. Az öntött alumínium kivitel és a speciális tapadásmentes bevonat biztosítja a tökéletes hővezetést és a könnyű kiöntést. A forma különösen alkalmas mézes és piskótatészták sütésére, és élethosszig tartó garanciával készül.

• 19 egyforma méhsejt részre könnyen osztható sütemények
• Prémium öntött alumínium kivitelezés kiváló hővezetéssel
• Speciális tapadásmentes bevonat tökéletes kiöntéshez
• A Premier Gold kollekció részét képezi, ikonikus dizájnnal

Objev podobné jako Nordic Ware Forma v tvaru včelí plástve Honeycomb Pull-Apart zlatá 2,4 l

A Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt forma egy 1,4 literes, spirál alakú sütőedény a Premier Gold Collectionból. Öntött alumíniumból készült, tapadásmentes bevonattal, amely tökéletes kiszedhetőséget és részletes mintázatot biztosít. Kiválóan alkalmas kisebb, elegáns sütemények gyors elkészítéséhez.

• Prémium öntött alumínium kivitelezés kiváló hővezetéssel
• Speciális tapadásmentes bevonat tökéletes kiszedhetőségért
• Kompakt, 1,4 literes méret, ideális kisebb süteményekhez
• Élethosszig tartó garancia és USA-ban készült minőség

Objev podobné jako Nordic Ware Forma na bábovku Heritage zlatá 1,4 l

Ez a Nordic Ware Premier Gold kollekcióhoz tartozó, arany színű forma hat darab részletes méhkaptár formájú sütemény elkészítésére szolgál. Magas minőségű, öntött alumíniumból készült, speciális tapadásmentes bevonattal, amely garantálja a könnyű kiszedést és a tökéletes sütési eredményt. A forma ideális mézes, piskóta vagy puding alapú desszertek készítéséhez.

• Prémium öntött alumíniumból készült, kiváló hővezető képességgel.
• Speciális tapadásmentes bevonat garantálja a tökéletes kiszedést.
• 6 darabos, részletesen kidolgozott méhkaptár forma, dekoratív süteményekhez.
• A Premier Gold kollekció része, élethosszig tartó garanciával.

Objev podobné jako Forma na 6 malých včelích úlů Beehive Bundt® zlatá Nordic Ware

A Nordic Ware Duet Bundt® forma két különböző kis méretű bundás sütemény (Fleur de Lis és Kugelhopf) sütésére tervezték. Prémium öntött alumíniumból készült, nem tapadó bevonattal, amely garantálja a könnyű kibontást és a részletes minták megőrzését. A forma hagyományos és modern receptek egyaránt elkészítésére alkalmas, kézi mosást igényel.

• Két ikonikus forma (Fleur de Lis és Kugelhopf) egyetlen termékben
• Prémium öntött alumínium kivitelezés kiváló hővezetéssel
• Speciális nem tapadó bevonat tökéletes kibontáshoz
• 10 év gyártói garancia a tartósságra

Objev podobné jako Forma na 2 malé bábovky Duet Bundt® stříbrná Nordic Ware

A Nordic Ware Holiday Wreath Bundt® forma egy karácsonyi koszorú formájú, öntött alumíniumból készült bábosforma speciális nem tapadó bevonattal. Kiváló hővezető képessége és bevonata garantálja a könnyű kikapást és a részletes mintázat megőrzését. A forma közepes méretű, kb. 2,1 literes, és az alapos kézi tisztítást igényli a hosszú élettartam érdekében.

• Prémium minőségű, öntött alumíniumból készült, tartós szerkezet.
• Speciális nem tapadó bevonat garantálja a tökéletes kikapást és részletmegőrzést.
• Karácsonyi koszorú mintázat, amely ünnepi asztaldísszé varázsolja a süteményt.
• Közepes méret (kb. 2,1 l), ideális családi adagokhoz.

Objev podobné jako Forma na bábovku vánoční věnec Holiday Wreath Bundt® stříbrná Nordic Ware

Ez a Nordic Ware sütőforma egy 9 részes, vonat formájú sütemény elkészítésére szolgál. Magas minőségű, öntött alumíniumból készült, nem tapadó bevonattal, amely garantálja a könnyű kiszedést és a részletes minták megőrzését. Minden egyes kocsi (beleértve a lokomotívát is) körülbelül 9 x 6,5 cm méretű, és a forma összesen körülbelül 5 csésze tésztát tartalmaz.

• 9 különálló, részletesen kidolgozott kocsi formája, lokomotívától az étkezőkocsiig.
• Prémium minőségű, öntött alumíniumból készült, nem tapadó bevonattal a tökéletes sütéshez.
• Könnyen kezelhető, praktikus fogantyúkkal a biztonságos kiemeléshez és formából való kiszedéshez.
• A Nordic Ware Pro Cast kollekciójának része, élethosszig tartó garanciával.

Objev podobné jako Forma na 9-dílný piškotový vláček Train Cake Bundt® stříbrná Nordic Ware

A Nordic Ware bábovkaforma 24 cm átmérővel és 2,1 literes térfogattal rendelkezik, bőrlevél mintával díszített sötét réz színben. Az öntött alumínium anyag és a speciális nem tapadó bevonat biztosítja a tökéletes hőeloszlást és a könnyű kiborítást. Kézi mosást igényel, USA-ban gyártják, és dekoratív kiegészítőként is szolgál a konyhában.

• Kiváló hővezető képességű, masszív öntött alumínium kivitel
• Speciális nem tapadó bevonat garantálja a tökéletes kiborítást
• Finom bőrlevél minta őrzi a sütemény minden részletét
• Egyszerű használat és karbantartás, ideális kezdőknek is

Objev podobné jako Nordic Ware Forma na bábovku Podzimní listy tmavá měď 24 cm 2,1 l

Delve into the history, politics, literature and popular culture that defined the Cold War era. Matching superb narrative storytelling with scholarly analysis and visually stunning photography from the archives of the Imperial War Museum, this book gives a fascinating insight into a period that shaped the fabric of British society.The Cold War defined the history of Britain in the second half of the twentieth century as much as it did that of the US and the Soviet Union. Cold War Britain is an exploration into the multifaceted dimensions of Britainâ ™s experience during the Cold War era. By weaving together history, politics, literature, and popular culture, this book invites readers to immerse themselves in the vibrant tapestry of Cold War Britain, offering fresh insights and perspectives into how this global conflict shaped the fabric of British society.Chapter One: OriginsDive into the tumultuous aftermath of World War II, where Britain grappled with its status as a world power amidst economic devastation. Explore pivotal moments such as the carving up of Europe and the influential voices of figures like Orwell and Churchill in defining the Cold War era.Chapter Two: The Special RelationshipUncover the deep political and cultural ties between the UK and the USA, navigating through testing times that nevertheless strengthened their bond. Examine how this special relationship influenced Britainâ ™s Cold War trajectory.Chapter Three: The BombEngage in the debates surrounding Britainâ ™s pursuit of an independent nuclear deterrent, amidst the backdrop of cloak-and-dagger intrigue epitomised by the Cambridge Spies. Explore the moral dilemmas and strategic imperatives that shaped Britainâ ™s nuclear policy.Chapter Four: The Peace MovementDelve into the grassroots movements advocating for peace amidst Cold War tensions. Through oral histories and archival photographs, witness the voices and faces of those who sought to challenge the status quo, examining the establishment of CND, Aldermaston, and Greenham Common.Chapter Five: Hot WarsExplore Britainâ ™s entanglements in global conflicts with a Cold War context, from Cyprus and Korea to Northern Ireland and the Falklands. How did Britain avoid the quagmire of Vietnam? Uncover the geopolitical complexities and ideological battles that defined these conflicts.Chapter Six: Popular CultureExperience the Cold War through the lens of popular culture, from the dystopian visions of George Orwell to the glamorous espionage of James Bond. Explore how cultural artifacts reflected and influenced public perceptions of the Cold War era.Chapter Seven: Endings and LegaciesNavigate through the tumultuous events that marked the end of the Cold War, from Thatcher and Gorbachev to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Reflect on the lasting legacies of this era and examine how institutions like the Imperial War Museums interpret and commemorate the Cold War.

Objev podobné jako Cold War Britain - Fraser McCallum

Can war be justified? Pacifists answer that it cannot; they oppose war and advocate for nonviolent alternatives to war. But defenders of just war theory argue that in some circumstances, when the effectiveness of nonviolence is limited, wars can be justified.In this book, two philosophers debate this question, drawing on contemporary scholarship and new developments in thinking about pacifism and just war theory. Andrew Fiala defends the pacifist position, while Jennifer Kling defends just war traditions. Fiala argues that pacifism follows from the awful reality of war and the nonviolent goal of building a more just and peaceful world. Kling argues that war is sometimes justified when it is a last-ditch, necessary effort to defend people and their communities from utter destruction and death. Pulling from global traditions and histories, their debate will captivate anyone who has wondered or worried about the morality of political violence and military force. Topics discussed include ethical questions of self-defense and other-defense, the great analogy between individuals and states, evolving technologies and methods of warfighting, moral injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, broader political and communal issues, and the problem of regional security in a globalizing world. The authors consider cultural and religious issues as well as the fundamental question of moral obligation in a world saturated in military conflict. The book was written in the aftermath of the war on terrorism and includes reflection on lessons learned from the past decades of war, as well as hopes for the future in light of emerging threats in Europe and elsewhere.The book is organized in a user-friendly fashion. Each author presents a self-contained argument, which is followed by a series of responses, replies, and counter-arguments. Throughout, the authors model civil discourse by emphasizing points of agreement and remaining areas of disagreement. The book includes reader-friendly summaries, a glossary of key concepts, and suggestions for further study. All of this will help students and scholars follow the authorsÂ’ dialogue so they may develop their own answer to the question of whether war can be justified.Key FeaturesSummarizes the debate between pacifism and just war theoryConsiders historical and traditional sources as well as contemporary scholarship and applicationsModels philosophical dialogue and civil discourse, while seeking common groundDiscusses issues of concern in contemporary warfighting and peacemaking, while offering an analysis of the war on terrorism

Objev podobné jako Can War Be Justified? - Andrew Fiala, Jennifer Kling

â ˜Beaumont is increasingly a name to watch as he moves into the first division of spy writersâ ™ Financial Times Clever, pacy and chilling Crime TimeRussia is struggling to defeat Ukraine on the battlefield. But can it win the war for influence?August 2022. Simon Sharman is out for revenge, pursuing the assassin of his former colleague across war-torn Ukraine. Back in London, a Russian spy ring at the heart of the British Establishment remains active, attempting to sabotage the Westâ ™s support for Ukraine.In the fiercely contested Donbas region, Simon finds himself sucked into a terrifying shadow conflict between Russia and the West. Can a lone spy make a difference to the course of a conflict?From the ruins of Bakhmut to the corridors of Whitehall, A Spy at War reveals the secret struggle for Ukraine, on the frontlines and in the arena of global public opinion.Praise for A Spy at War â ˜Beaumont is increasingly a name to watch as he moves into the first division of spy writersâ ¦ He is a deft guide to the business of contemporary espionage â ¦ An informed, authentic-seeming tale, shot through with dark menace. Current events in London, Washington DC and Kyiv make this gripping read even more timelyâ ™ Adam LeBor, Financial Timesâ ˜Beaumont strikes back... A Spy At War is the best sort of espionage novel, shimmering with authentic tradecraft, geopolitical intrigue and a gritty exploration of betrayal and revengeâ ™ David McCloskey, former CIA analyst and author of The Seventh Floor; co-host of The Rest is Classified podcastâ ˜Charles Beaumont is that rare combination in spy fiction: a genuine former intelligence officer who is also a first-class writerâ ™ Charles Cumming, author of Kennedy 35â ˜With his second novel, Beaumont has cemented himself as an author who both fearlessly tackles hard subjects and spins masterful tales. A Spy at War is daring and unflinching, a must-readâ ™ I.S. Berry, author of The Peacock and the Sparrowâ ˜This second espionage thriller from former MI6 operative Charles Beaumont underlines his qualityâ ™ Daily Mailâ ˜Retired spy Charles Beaumont brings to life the terror, violence and confusion of the war in Ukraine... in this well-informed and revealing novel. Excellentâ ™ Literary Reviewâ ˜An unadorned take on the brutal realities of the Ukrainian war, told with literary flair and an insiderâ ™s insights into the corrupt political forces at work behind the trenchesâ ™ Paul Vidich, author of Beirut Stationâ ˜Angry, propulsive and very, very timely. It feels like Beaumontâ ™s home turf â “ and is all the better for it. If A Spy Alone was his cry of rage as a citizen, A Spy at War is his cry of rage as a spook... Topping A Spy Alone was a tough ask. Beaumont has managed itâ ™ Dominick Donald, author of Breatheâ ˜Many works of fiction will be inspired by the war in Ukraine, the seminal European war of the 21st century. Charles Beaumont literally blasts out ahead of the field with an effort that is both cinematic and compassionate... A worthy sequel to his debut masterpieceâ ™ Dr Fiona Hill, CMG, former US National Intelligence Officer for Russiaâ ˜Beaumont has done it again: a gripping spy thriller, this time set in war-torn Ukraine, which is so true to life you feel you are there. Itâ ™s also about Britain, now, and how so many in the Establishment have sold their souls for Russian goldâ ™ John Sweeney, author of Killer in the Kremlin

Objev podobné jako A Spy at War - Charles Beaumont

War has been a constant of human history. From the fortified settlements of the Neolithic to the trenches of the Somme, from the Cold War nuclear standoff to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, organised violence has shaped the destinies of peoples, nations, and empires. Yet despite its persistence, war remains one of the least understood of human activities. Too often it is confused with warfare, reduced to the mechanics of battles and technology, rather than recognised as a political act with profound consequences.  The Making Sense of War trilogy by Christopher K. Pike confronts this gap directly. It offers a sustained, multidisciplinary study of war⠙s causes, conduct, and consequences, drawing on history, politics, strategy, sociology, psychology, and international relations. Across three volumes ⠔ About War, War in Context, and War after Ukraine ⠔ the trilogy provides readers with an accessible yet rigorous framework for understanding why wars begin, how they are fought, and why they so rarely end as their initiators intend. War in Context builds upon this foundation by situating war in the modern world. It explores the role of the state, the anarchic nature of the international system, and the ways in which states justify and manage military force. Case studies range from Britain⠙s post-imperial interventions to America⠙s ⠜war on terror.⠝ Pike scrutinises terrorism, nuclear deterrence, and the impact of emerging technologies such as drones, cyber operations, and artificial intelligence. Balanced and multidisciplinary, the book emphasises that war cannot be understood in isolation: it is embedded in the political, economic, and cultural structures of society.  Some reader⠙s comments:⠜A brilliant, balanced book which explores some very important questions surrounding war and conflict over the span of time.⠝⠜For anyone who is interested in the history of war, the psychology that underpins the human psyche, the long-term effects and the political reaction to war and warfare will enjoy this well written and researched book.⠝⠜It⠙s a bold, intelligent, and deeply timely analysis of why wars happen.⠝

Objev podobné jako WAR IN CONTEXT - Christopher Pike

Explore the history of the people, politics, and events of World War II - one of the most destructive events in world history.If you re keen on military history and World War II, this book is for you. This complete visual guide covers the events leading up to the war, major military battles around the globe, and the aftermath and its effects on our world today.Inside the pages of this chronological retelling, World War II is captured in hundreds of compelling images and eyewitness accounts of people involved in the epic conflict. Discover:- Comprehensive and objective coverage of every major military conflict and its impact on the rest of the war, with vivid descriptions and first-person accounts- Biography spreads highlight major military and political figures such as Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, Benito Mussolini, and Joseph Stalin- Find out about key battles, political, and economic forces, and technological advances that influenced the course of the war- Packed with striking graphics - including rarely seen colour photographs- Cross-referencing appears throughout, with timelines and global maps establishing an overview of each year of the conflict- Features on everyday life in the war and the discovery of Holocaust concentration camps add to the wider picture- Gallery spreads displaying weapons, spy gear, and other equipment that defined the warRenowned military historian Richard Holmes authors this compelling military book which explores the key events, people, and equipment that defined the most destructive event in world history. Meet the key players of the war through thought-provoking profiles and eyewitness accounts - from national leaders making decisions to combatants on the front-line, and the civilians left behind. Also explore definitive battles that altered the course of the war such as Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima, and the D-Day landings.The complexities of World War II are displayed throughout this history book using photographs and rare colour images, international maps, easy-to-understand text, and detailed timelines to show events in unprecedented depth and detail. World War II: The Definitive Visual Guide provides an unparalleled account of this devastating conflict so we never forget and continue to learn from the past.

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War has been a constant of human history. From the fortified settlements of the Neolithic to the trenches of the Somme, from the Cold War nuclear standoff to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, organised violence has shaped the destinies of peoples, nations, and empires. Yet despite its persistence, war remains one of the least understood of human activities. Too often it is confused with warfare, reduced to the mechanics of battles and technology, rather than recognised as a political act with profound consequences. The Making Sense of War trilogy by Christopher K. Pike confronts this gap directly. It offers a sustained, multidisciplinary study of war⠙s causes, conduct, and consequences, drawing on history, politics, strategy, sociology, psychology, and international relations. Across three volumes ⠔ About War, War in Context, and War after Ukraine ⠔ the trilogy provides readers with an accessible yet rigorous framework for understanding why wars begin, how they are fought, and why they so rarely end as their initiators intend. About War, the first volume in the trilogy, introduces the central distinction between war and warfare. War is defined as the hostile use of organised violence for political ends; warfare concerns the conduct of that violence through tactics, logistics, and operations. By tracing this distinction through history ⠔ from Clausewitz⠙s trinity to the failures of Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Libya ⠔ Pike shows why fewer than half of wars achieve their original political objectives. He examines civil⠓military relations, the misuse of strategy, and the dilemmas of nuclear deterrence, arguing that victory must be accompanied by peace and justice if it is to be meaningful. Some reader⠙s comments:⠜From an historical and sociological perspective, this book is incredibly interesting, well researched and most importantly, well written.⠝ ⠜What a fascinating and intensively researched book About War is. Wow!⠝⠜A sharp, original study that makes the complexities of war understandable without oversimplifying.⠝

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This visual guide tells the story of the bloodiest war America ever fought through photos and easy-to-understand explanations.This book for children aged 9 - 12 ventures into the history of America s Civil War and familiarises children with American history and how it became the country it is today. Each chapter explores people, causes, and consequences of America s bloodiest conflict. Inside the pages of this children s civil war book, you ll discover:- Full-page profiles about key figures and battles- Civil War-era photography and illustration depicting important events and artefacts- Accurate historical information, faithful presentation of African American history in the context of the Civil War- Unusual and remarkable stories such as the Thanksgiving drummer boy s and accounts of the war through personal lettersAmerica spent five years fighting its most destructive war and one that showed a deeply divided country with union states on the one side and confederate states on the other. This civil war book shows what led up to the conflict and zooms into the most important events, battles, and leaders. This book further explores war memorabilia, eyewitness accounts and the abolition of slavery. Children will be excited to learn about famous figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee and gain insight into reasons for the war and the viewpoints of the opposing sides. This book also provides children with a fascinating history of how railways, the telegraph were used to fight the war and literature and music that this conflict produced.DK s Visual Encyclopedia series delves into the world s most intriguing historical events, people, natural phenomena and animals. These books will delight children with simple explanations and impactful photography that will provide hours of learning fun.

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Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness World War I explores one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century.Become an eyewitness to the first conflict fought on a global scale in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of World War One. Made in collaboration with The Imperial War Museum, children will be mesmerised by learning about the world-changing events that led to the start of the conflict.This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into life in the muddy trenches and what it was like to be a soldier, along with a broader picture of the events that took place causing the war to start. Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents, this is an eyewitness view of the conflict dubbed the the war to end all wars .Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on the First World War, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature.- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness World War I introduces the ultimate guide to the first global conflict, with more than 250 photographs illustrating the people, places and stories of the war. Children can learn all about military vehicles and tank warfare, the first ever gas attacks used during a war and Armistice and peace after four years of fighting. This all-encompassing guide to World War One is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.So, what s new? Part of DK s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space, learn the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body, or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

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This third edition of Moral Constraints on War offers a principle by principle presentation of the ethics of war as is found in the age-old tradition of the Just War. Parts one and two trace the evolution of Just War Theory, analyzing the principles of jus ad bellum and jus in bello: the principles that determine the conditions under which it is just to start a war and then conduct military operations. Each chapter provides a historical background of the principle under discussion and an in-depth analysis of its meaning. More so than in the previous editions, there is a special focus on the transcultural nature of the principles. Besides theoretical clarifications, each of the principles is also put to the test with numerous historical and contemporary examples. In Part three, Just War Theory is applied in three specific case studies: the use of the atomic bomb against Japan in World War II, the Korean War (1950-53), and the use of armed drones in the war on terror. Bringing together an international coterie of philosophers and political scientists, this accessible and practical guide offers both students of military ethics and of international relations rich, up-to-date insights into the pluralistic character of Just War Theory.

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The newest book from the hit BBC One TV show The Repair Shop, in which the experts commemorate the 80th anniversary of the international ending of World War II, with popular repairs from the era. The latest book based on the BBC #39;s BAFTA Award winning show, The Repair Shop: World War II marks the 80th anniversary of the international ending of World War II by sharing objects from the era and the stories behind them. Chapters include Secrets and Spies: 1939-44 Spycraft and Codebreaking; The Home Front; Children and the War; War in the Skies; The War Abroad; and Homecoming and Remembrance. See inside the home workshops of the experts for the first time as they share their favorite World War II mends. Featured experts are Will Kirk, Brenton West, Mark Stuckey, the Teddy Bear Ladies, Suzie Fletcher, Dom Chinea, Kirsten Ramsay, Chris Shaw, Lucia Scalisi and Steve Fletcher. From a landgirl doll to an airman #39;s jacket, war medals to ceramic poppies, The Repair Shop: World War II explores the war in Britain and beyond through a range of fascinating objects and touching stories.

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New York Times 10 Best Books of 2020Sunday Times best books for Autumn 2020Guardian critics pick for Autumn 2020Wall Street Journal notable book of 2020The time since the Second World War has been seen by some as the longest uninterrupted period of harmony in human history: the long peace , as Stephen Pinker called it. But despite this, there has been a military conflict ongoing every year since 1945. The same can be said for every century of recorded history. Is war, therefore, an essential part of being human? In War, Professor Margaret MacMillan explores the deep links between society and war and the questions they raise. We learn when war began - whether among early homo sapiens or later, as we began to organise ourselves into tribes and settle in communities. We see the ways in which war reflects changing societies and how war has brought change - for better and worse.Economies, science, technology, medicine, culture: all are instrumental in war and have been shaped by it - without conflict it we might not have had penicillin, female emancipation, radar or rockets. Throughout history, writers, artists, film-makers, playwrights, and composers have been inspired by war - whether to condemn, exalt or simply puzzle about it. If we are never to be rid of war, how should we think about it and what does that mean for peace?

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Learn about the rise of Adolf Hitler, Pearl Harbour and the D-Day Landings in The WWII Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about World War 2 in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for beginners looking to learn and war experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The WWII Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of World War 2, with:- More than 100 ground-breaking ideas on the Second World War- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe World War II Book is the perfect introduction to the biggest war in history, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject, and politics and history students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you ll discover more than 90 of the key ideas and events during and surrounding the conflict, through exciting text and bold graphics. If you ve ever wanted to know the crucial events of World War 2 and the people behind them, this is the perfect book for you.Your World War 2 Questions, Simply ExplainedDiscover the key battles, tactics, technologies and turning points of the Second World War - the epic conflict that shaped the modern world. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the many events and key figures of World War 2, The WWII Book presents vital information in a clear layout. From Fascism in the 1930s to Pearl Harbour, Hitler and Nazi Germany to the bombing of Hiroshima - superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries will teach you all the main concepts. The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The WWII Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

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Winner of the 2015 Man Booker International Prize War War begins at a point of danger: on a dark train platform Korim is on the verge of being attacked and robbed by thuggish teenagers. From here, we are carried along by the insistent voice of this nervous clerk. Desperate, at times almost mad, but also keenly empathic, Korim has discovered in a small Hungarian town s archives an antique manuscript of startling beauty: it narrates the epic tale of brothers-in-arms struggling to return home from a disastrous war.Korim is determined to do away with himself, but before he commits suicide, he feels he must escape to New York with the precious manuscript and commit it to eternity by typing it all out onto the world wide web. Following Korim with obsessive realism through the streets of New York (from his landing in a Bowery flophouse to his move far uptown with a mad interpreter), War and War relates his encounters with a fascinating range of people in a world torn between viciousness and mysterious beauty.Following the eight chapters of War War is a short prequel acting as a sequel , Isaiah , which brings us to a dark bar, years before in Hungary, where Korim rants against the world and threatens suicide. Written like nothing else (turning single sentences into chapters), War War affirms W. G. Sebald s comment that Krasznahorkai s prose far surpasses all the lesser concerns of contemporary writing.

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During the Second World War, across the frontline as well as on the Home Front, millions of people recorded their thoughts of their experiences - whether in letters, their personal diaries or those prosecuting the war giving speeches. Much as Letters of Note celebrated the great letters written through history, so Words of War allows the Imperial War Museum to showcase its incredible array of first-hand material to shine a light on how people journeyed through the 1939-45 conflict.Ten chapters take the reader chronologically through the key moments of the war: from the retreat to Dunkirk to the battle of the Atlantic; the savage fighting in the jungles of the far East to the RAF Bomber Command s campaign in Europe; the discovery of the Nazi s concentration camp system to the war s ultimate conclusion at the Nuremburg trials. One hundred documents are researched and selected by the Imperial War Museum s expert archivists, with commentary from their head Antony Richards explaining the significance of each and placing it in context to the war s progression. Readers will be able to engage and empathise with the writers in a thought-provoking and immediate way.

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Combining military theory and raw accounts of its practice, Carl von Clausewitz s treatise On War has had a profound influence on subsequent thinking on warfare. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction by Anatol Rapoport.Writing at the time of Napoleon s greatest campaigns, Prussian soldier and writer Carl von Clausewitz created this landmark treatise on the art of warfare, which presented war as part of a coherent system of political thought. In line with Napoleon s own military actions, he illustrated the need to annihilate the enemy and make a strong display of one s power in an absolute war without compromise. But he was also careful to distinguish between war and politics, arguing that war could only be justified when debate was no longer adequate, and that if undertaken, its aim should ultimately be to improve the wellbeing of the nation, pioneering the notion of war as politics by other means .This edition contains a detailed introduction, examining von Clausewitz s skill and reputation as a writer, philosopher and political thinker, as well as a bibliography, notes and a glossary.Carl von Clausewitz (1780-1831) was a Prussian soldier and writer who entered the Prussian Military at the age of twelve with the rank of Lance-Corporal, serving in the Rhine campaign from 1793 to 1794. In 1801 he joined the Berlin Military Academy, where he studied Kant and attracted the attention of General Gerhard von Scharnhorst, whom he later helped to reform the Prussian army. More a philosopher than a soldier, Clausewitz s fame rests on the enduring success of On War (Vom Kriege), unfinished at the time of his death and published posthumously by his wife, in 1832.If you enjoyed On War, you might like Sun-Tzu s The Art of War, also available in Penguin Classics.

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The American Civil War may have been more consequential to American history (and its global supremacy) than its Revolutionary War and participation in all other world wars. The influence of this war is not just reduced to the victory of the north and its economic infrastructure, but the fact of Union success ushered in the notion of what it means to be American that even the revolution could not instill. European military historian Jeremy Black reorients readers to see what was extraordinary in the civil war of the American colonies and why this was warfare unlike anything that could be properly understood on the world stage at that time. He also examines with expertise the role of foreign powers (or lack thereof). Black s treatment might be the doom of civil war counterfactuals. Was the south destined to fail? Was it weaker motive, faulty strategy, or lack of European support? Was the north just lucky, or possessed of foresight and providential endowment? Black dispels romanticism and sentimentalist hindsightâ “â “the American Civil War is unparalleled in many respects, but it is not without clear lessons in warcraft, diplomacy, and culturalâ “economic impasse. Furthermore, Black s Civil War is a new resource that teaches, reaffirms, and reminds readers of the intensity of the American pastâ “â “in both error and idealistic impulseâ “â “that might continue to guide us to the best future and avoid the lose-lose circumstances of a civil war. Black s acumen for historical review in this case renders a kind of warning: May the leaders of men in the future come to a better way of self-realization than give way to the internal conflict that pits father against son, and sister against brother. But if he must engage, at least understand the distinction between war and politics. Black s objective and concise account is a treasure for students and experts alike who need clarity and insight without too much of an investment. The take-away is an appreciation for the American spirit that civil strife petrified and an understanding of the tactical progression of this conflict and the context of combat of that era.Â

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Phillips O Brien is one of the keenest observers of modern strategy, and his new book takes a deep historical look at the evolution of warfare and its implications for conflicts like the ongoing one in Ukraine Francis Fukuyama--------------------War and power are two of the most-widely discussed issues in all of human history, and yet they are, time and again, misunderstood often disastrously so.Whilst we might think the outcome of war is determined by so-called Great Powers who dominate their opponents with their impressive size and military prowess, the reality of modern conflict, as renowned strategic historian Professor Phillips Payson O Brien demonstrates, is very different. He urges us instead to look for Full Spectrum Powers .For if we are considering how powerful a nation is and who will win a war, we need to think less about weapons, and more about the economies and societies that produce them; less about individual battles, and more about sustaining campaigns and alliances in which states operate.Using fascinating examples from the late 19th century to the present day, War and Power explains how misunderstanding war and power has led to terrible, even preventable conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and how more accurate analysis can help us consider the potential conflict between the US and China.War and Power provides a bold new way of understanding the dangerous world around us.-------------------- Phillips O Brien is always fantastic. Heterodox. He s pretty scathing, even about Biden administration policy . . . A really interesting book Paul Krugman, Distinguished Professor of Economics As Phillips O Brien points out in this important book, the character of war evolves, but some of the underlying truths, particularly from the second World War, are still very much with us. Eliot Cohen, Professor Emeritus at Johns Hopkins SAIS

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, InspiringThe Cold War dominated international life from the end of World War II to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. But how did the conflict begin? Why did it move from its initial origins in Postwar Europe to encompass virtually every corner of the globe? And why, after lasting so long, did the war end so suddenly and unexpectedly? Robert McMahon considers these questions and more, as well as looking at the legacy of the Cold War and its impact on international relations today.The Cold War: A Very Short Introduction is a truly international history, not just of the Soviet-American struggle at its heart, but also of the waves of decolonization, revolutionary nationalism, and state formation that swept the non-Western world in the wake of World War II. McMahon places the Hot Wars that cost millions of lives in Korea, Vietnam, and elsewhere within the larger framework of global superpower competition. He shows how the United States and the Soviet Union both became empires over the course of the Cold War, and argues that perceived security needs and fears shaped U.S. and Soviet decisions from the beginning--far more, in fact, than did their economic and territorial ambitions. He unpacks how these needs and fears were conditioned by the divergent cultures, ideologies, and historical experiences of the two principal contestants and their allies. Covering the years 1945-1990, this second edition uses recent scholarship and newly available documents to offer a fuller analysis of the Vietnam War, the changing global politics of the 1970s, and the end of the Cold War.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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The enormous loss of life and physical destruction caused by the First World War led people to hope that there would never be another such catastrophe. How then did it come about that there was a Second World War causing twice the 30 million deaths and many times more destruction as had been caused in the previous conflict? In this Very Short Introduction, Gerhard L. Weinberg provides an introduction to the origins, course, and impact of the war on those who fought and the ordinary citizens who lived through it. Starting by looking at the inter-war years and the German invasion of Poland in September 1939, he examines how the war progressed by examining a number of key events, including the war in the West in 1940, Barbarossa, The German Invasion of the Soviet Union, the expansion of Japan s war with China, developments on the home front, and the Allied victory from 1944-45. Exploring the costs and effects of the war, Weinberg concludes by considering the long-lasting mark World War II has left on society today.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Discover the key events in the war that shaped the modern world - moment by moment. An accessible overview of the moments and milestones of the Second World War, Timelines of World War II offers a fresh angle on the subject, bringing the conflict to life through contemporary photos, documents, maps, and artefacts of importance. This World War II book offers an accessible and visually engaging overview of the key events of the Second World War.Each page outlines key moments that comprise the timeline from before the war, during and after. Entries also include details of important people, battles, tactics, and technologies. In this world war book, you can find: An introduction to the Second World War that explores the key events of the conflict through visual timelines Profile boxes bring to life the people, new technology, and milestone events that altered the course of history.Entries that explore the key events and turning points in all of the main theatres of warEssential insights into the experiences of leaders, soldiers, and civilians involved. Timelines of World War II is a must-have volume for general readers interested in history and military history, politics and history students, whether as a gift or self-purchase and is an ideal book for families, schools and libraries alike!

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An original history of the popular movement against the War on Terror⠔the greatest case of ⠜we told you so⠝ in modern political history.  Just after 9/11, President George W. Bush climbed the rubble where the World Trade Center had stood. Surrounded by shouts of anger, he said, ⠜The people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon!⠝ With these words, Bush ushered in the War on Terror. Quickly, a global protest movement mobilized against it, reshaping the political, moral, and media landscape. Jeremy Varon⠙s Our Grief Is Not a Cry for War is the definitive history of that movement. Millions of Americans participated in thousands of acts of protest, from demonstrations to civil disobedience to peace encampments in Iraq. On February 15, 2003, up to 30 million people worldwide took to the streets in the largest protest in human history. But this enormous outcry was not enough to stop the US invasion of Iraq. Varon explores the limits to the movement⠙s power but also shows how it worked to make opposition to the Iraq War a part of public debate, hastening its end and limiting the broader War on Terror. In the book, you⠙ll meet the families of the 9/11 victims, Iraq War veterans, and Gold Star families who spoke out against war. Written with a lively and revelatory voice, Our Grief Is Not a Cry for War illuminates the passion of the peace movement, the mark it made, and the enduring legacies of the War on Terror.

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LP vinyl - V rámci katalogové kampaně vycházejí v reedici desky skupiny War. Pro zájemce tak jesou na vinylech k dispozici alba War (1971), All Day Music (1971), The World Is A Ghetto (1972), Deliver The Word (1973) a Why Can't We Be Friends? (1975). V rámci katalogové kampaně vycházejí v reedici desky skupiny War. Pro zájemce tak jesou na vinylech k dispozici alba War (1971), All Day Music (1971), The World Is A Ghetto (1972), Deliver The Word (1973) a Why Can't We Be Friends? (1975). War (původně Eric Burdon and War) je americká funk-rocková kapela z Long Beach v Kalifornii, známá několika hitovými písněmi, včetně Spill the Wine, The World Is a Ghetto, The Cisco Kid, Low Rider a Summer). Jejich album The World Is a Ghetto bylo nejprodávanějším albem Billboard Chart roku 1973. Rok vydání : 1971 (3.album) Rok reedice : 2022 Seznam stop LP Sun Oh Son / Lonely Feelin #039; / Back Home / War Drums / Vibeka / Fidel #039;s Fantasy

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A must read - Margaret Atwood It would be hard to find a book that feels more important or original - Viv Groskop, ObserverExtraordinary stories from Soviet women who fought in the Second World War - from the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature Why, having stood up for and held their own place in a once absolutely male world, have women not stood up for their history? Their words and feelings? A whole world is hidden from us. Their war remains unknown... I want to write the history of that war. A women s history. In the late 1970s, Svetlana Alexievich set out to write her first book, The Unwomanly Face of War, when she realized that she grew up surrounded by women who had fought in the Second World War but whose stories were absent from official narratives. Travelling thousands of miles, she spent years interviewing hundreds of Soviet women - captains, tank drivers, snipers, pilots, nurses and doctors - who had experienced the war on the front lines, on the home front and in occupied territories. As it brings to light their most harrowing memories, this symphony of voices reveals a different side of war, a new range of feelings, smells and colours.After completing the manuscript in 1983, Alexievich was not allowed to publish it because it went against the state-sanctioned history of the war. With the dawn of Perestroika, a heavily censored edition came out in 1985 and it became a huge bestseller in the Soviet Union - the first in five books that have established her as the conscience of the twentieth century.

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THE RICHARD JUDY PICK #39;Deliciously dark and utterly addictive — my favourite Ruth Ware yet’ LUCY FOLEYEveryone wanted her lifeSomeone wanted her dead It was Hannah who found April’s body ten years ago. It was Hannah who didn’t question what she saw that day. Did her testimony put an innocent man in prison? She needs to know the truth. Even if it means questioning her own friends. Even if it means putting her own life at risk. Because if the killer wasn’t a stranger, it #39;s someone she knows . . . PRAISE FOR THE IT GIRL: #39;An absolute belter. Could not put it down! I thought I knew who the killer was. Then I was CERTAIN it was another person! Then DEFINITELY another! Great characterisation, glamorous setting, all round FABALISS! #39; Marian Keyes #39;A cracking read – and that ending! #39; Shari Lapena #39;Every Ruth Ware novel is a unique and unexpected gem and this one is no exception. A heady, tense, slowburn dream of a book, multi-layered and steeped in atmosphere and peril. I loved every page #39; Lisa Jewell #39;Absolutely brilliant murder mystery - seamless, flawless, perfectly clued and utterly gripping #39; Sophie Hannah #39;Impeccably crafted and totally compulsive – you’ll be sad to reach the final page and realise you have to say goodbye #39; JP Delaney #39;Ruth Ware’s richly-textured The It Girl is at once an engrossing murder mystery while also a perfectly crafted and haunting examination of lost youth and the compromises of adulthood, as a woman unpicks the past secrets of her university friends to finally lay to rest her murdered best friend, the dazzling April. Reminiscent of The Secret History, Ware has surpassed herself with this gripping, absorbing whodunnit. I loved it! All hail the Queen #39; Sarah Pinborough #39;If you ever idly wish that Agatha Christie would write a new book, Ruth Ware has got you covered. The It Girl has all the clues, twists and red herrings you could wish for, in a thoroughly modern setting. An impeccably constructed mystery from start to finish #39; Jane Casey #39;It’s brilliant. Ruth is the master of the fiendishly twisty, yet completely believable, plot #39; Elly Griffiths #39;Just finished The It Girl by Ruth Ware and now my life is divided in two: before and after. Before: cool, calm, chilled. After: What? No! OMG! A wild ride that’s deliciously twisting, with countless gasp-out-loud moments #39; Janice Hallett #39;A new Ruth Ware is always a treat and The It Girl is one of her best. You can almost see her smiling as she feeds you the little morsels that should help you work everything out - if only you were as clever as Ruth! As sleek and chilling as a knife between the ribs #39; Sarah J. Naughton #39;Clever. Compelling and with a terrific sense of place. Ruth Ware’s The It Girl grips to the end #39; Jane Shemilt

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An essential guide to understanding war and information on today s data-saturated battlefields--from Ukraine to Gaza and beyond.Thanks to smartphones, war is everywhere, all the time. Anyone can view, analyse and comment on photos, videos or other warzone media. Where did this technology come from? And what does it mean for the future of war?This book explains why you see what you do on your phone, and how these devices shape our knowledge, conduct and representation of war in the 2020s. It shows why smartphones are indispensable in peace and wartime: every device is a potential weapon, lines blur between war and daily life, and conflict becomes a shared digital experience. Social media platforms displace state-controlled narratives, amplifying violence and shaping war s legitimacy. Apps democratise conflict, enabling anyone to identify and attack perceived enemies. As the Ukraine war has shown, this new reality involves complex, unevenly distributed infrastructures, merging civilian communication with military targeting.With war accelerating beyond our comprehension, militaries have raced to benefit from and adapt to the smartphone age. Matthew Ford explores critical questions about today s hyper-connected battlefield.

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Now revised and updated, World War I: The Definitive Visual Guide takes you from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the Treaty of Versailles. Experience some of the most prominent battles, such as the Somme and Verdun, through compelling direct accounts from soldiers who fought and civilians who lived through World War I. Get a close-up view in photographic galleries of the impressive weaponry and equipment used throughout the war. Learn more about the key people, including David Lloyd George and Joseph Joffre.In this book you will find:-Maps and a visual timeline to set the scene for the events to follow, highlighting when, where, and why things happened and changed history as they did-A list of commemorations that took place 100 years after the war and memorials worldwide built to honour those who died in the conflict. -Chapters outlining timelines, battles, wars, raids and the aftermathA world war guide for anyone interested in learning more about World War I, offering a true understanding of a war that changed the course of history. Explore galleries showing the key weapons, vehicles, and equipment. Eyewitness accounts contain gripping first-person testimony, as well as maps, photography and key artefacts that illustrate the war and its changing technologies.

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America s preeminent naval historian offers a history of the Second World War based on the experiences of the young officers--fresh out of the United States Naval Academy--who served on its front lines. They arrived in Annapolis as teenagers the year Hitler re-occupied the Rhineland and graduated as young men the week the British Army evacuated Dunkirk. Annapolis Goes to War tells the story of their four transformative years at the Naval Academy, and then four more annealing years in the cauldron of war. More than a hundred of them were on duty in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Ten of them died that day-seven remain entombed in the USS Arizona still. Over the next four years, these former Midshipmen participated in virtually every significant engagement in both the Atlantic and the Pacific, from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay, from North Africa to Normandy. They were at the front edge of the war in battleships, carriers, destroyers, submarines, and airplanes, and led Marine Corps units ashore. Some experienced the war as prisoners of the Japanese. Fifty-six of them died in the Second World War, the greatest wartime loss any service academy ever experienced.Taking readers into and through the lives of these young men in wartime, Craig Symonds offers a poignant and powerful story of adjustment, growth, pain, loss, and eventually triumph. Using their diaries, memoirs, and letters, he evokes unforgettably their trials and bonds, their loss of innocence and their discovery of the meaning of sacrifice. Annapolis Goes to War is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the experience of fighting the bloodiest war in human history.

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A Moment of War is the powerful and harrowing final book in Laurie Lee s acclaimed trilogy that began with Cider with RosieLaurie Lee was still a young man when he decided to fight for the Republican cause in Spain s civil war. But though he braved icy, storm-swept mountains alone to contact Republican sympathisers, he was immediately suspected of being a Nationalist spy. Imprisoned and almost executed by his own side, he eventually joined the International Brigade. This is the story of his experiences as a Republican soldier, fighting for the losing side in a doomed war. A great, heart-stopping narrative of one young Englishman s part in the war in Spain . . . crafted by a poet, stamping an indelible image of the boredom, random cruelty and stupidity of war - Literary Review This story aches with unforgotten cold and trembles with unforgotten terror -Guardian Laurie Lee has written some of the best-loved travel books in the English language. Born in Stroud, Gloucestershire, in 1914, he was educated at Slad village school and Stroud Central School. At the age of nineteen he walked to London and then travelled on foot through Spain, where he was trapped by the outbreak of the Civil War. He later returned by crossing the Pyrenees, as he recounted in A Moment of War. In 1950 he married Catherine Polge and they had one daughter. Laurie Lee published four collections of poems: The Sun My Monument (1944), The Bloom of Candles (1947), My Many-Coated Man (1955) and Pocket Poems (1960). His other works include The Voyage of Magellan (1948), A Rose for Winter (1955), The Firstborn (1964), I Can t Stay Long (1975) and Two Women (1983). He also wrote three bestselling volumes of autobiography: Cider with Rosie (1959), which has sold over six million copies worldwide, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning (1969) and A Moment of War (1991). He died in May 1997.

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Marvel s biggest street-level event Gang War changed the face of Marvel s NYC forever, and this omnibus collects the entire saga in its entirety! The complete saga of the Gang War pitting Marvel s street-level heroes against a horde of feuding crime bosses! When the gangs of New York go to war, no one is safe from the chaos that ensues - and Spider-Man knows that to beat them, he must join them. With his fellow Spider-Man Miles Morales, She-Hulk, Daredevil and Spider-Woman at his side, Spidey swings into action with the goal of shutting down these villains in under 48 hours - but will Tombstone be their biggest target or a surprising ally? Mayor Luke Cage can t just sit this one out behind a desk - and his predecessor, former Kingpin of Crime Wilson Fisk won t either! Meanwhile, Mary Jane Watson will try her luck as Jackpot - but as the leader of the Five Weapons Society, will Shang-Chi be on the side of the heroes or seeking to win the Gang War himself? Collecting: Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War First Strike, Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #39-44, Daredevil: Gang War #1-4, Deadly Hands Of Kung Fu: Gang War #1-3, Jackpot #1, Luke Cage: Gang War #1-4, Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022) #13-16 and Spider-Woman (2023) #1-4

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After D-Day in 1944 many British troops believed the war would be over by Christmas. The German Army in Normandy had been destroyed, but by Christmas the Allies were still fighting through Holland, whilst the Germans had reorganised and were fighting back.Ken Tout, using his own experiences on the frontline and interviews with many veterans, recounts how the last gasps of the German Army saw some of the fiercest and most fanatical fighting of the whole war. Major offensives include Hitlerâ ™s last desperate attempt to reverse the tide of war in the Battle of the Bulge and the Western Alliesâ ™ epic struggle to cross the Rhine.Also explored are the lesser known (but no less important) battles for the Hochwald and Reichwald, and the extraordinary journey of the Polish 1st Armoured Division from defeat and exile to final victory. This last year of war is filled with stories from the tragedy of whole groups of men being frozen to death in battle areas to the triumph of logistics, ingenuity, and bravery. Soldiers, who had lived for so long under the horrors of war that as they neared the end their desperate desire to survive grew ever stronger, speak of how these last battles took their toll on a wearied army.Fighting continued up to VE Day in May and some units were in action for days longer as confusion reigned about the enemy surrender. Even after the fighting had finished, the war was not over for these men who had to round up and guard German prisoners of war, and watch over thousands of displaced people. As the world reminds us today, war does not necessarily end when a ceasefire is declared.

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Become an eyewitness to the battlegrounds of Vietnam with this visual and informative guide on the Vietnam War.The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations.This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the history of the Vietnam War. Children aged 9+ will learn all about the conflict s lasting legacy, offering insights into the strategies, battles, and personal stories that defined the era.Throughout the pages of this newly revised book on the Vietnam War, you can expect to find: A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and ⠜eyewitness⠝ accounts from experts in the field.A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text.A collectible poster revealing facts and photographs from the book.Eyewitness Vietnam War introduces children to the roots of the conflict, from colonial struggles to Cold War tensions, and how these shaped the Vietnam War s course. Children can learn about the significant battles, strategies and political movements that influenced the war s outcome and its aftermath. Engage with eye-opening visuals, including maps, photographs, and personal artefacts that illustrate the war s impact on soldiers and civilians alike. This all-encompassing guide is packed with facts, diagrams and statistics and is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning. So, what⠙s new? Part of DK⠙s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new ⠜eyewitness⠝ feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon, learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

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#39;Deliciously dark and utterly addictive — my favourite Ruth Ware yet #39; Lucy FoleyEveryone wanted her lifeSomeone wanted her dead It was Hannah who found April’s body ten years ago. It was Hannah who didn’t question what she saw that day. Did her testimony put an innocent man in prison? She needs to know the truth. Even if it means questioning her own friends. Even if it means putting her own life at risk. Because if the killer wasn’t a stranger, it #39;s someone she knows… PRAISE FOR THE IT GIRL: #39;An absolute belter. Could not put it down! I thought I knew who the killer was. Then I was CERTAIN it was another person! Then DEFINITELY another! Great characterisation, glamorous setting, all round FABALISS! #39; Marian Keyes #39;A cracking read – and that ending! #39; Shari Lapena #39;Every Ruth Ware novel is a unique and unexpected gem and this one is no exception. A heady, tense, slowburn dream of a book, multi-layered and steeped in atmosphere and peril. I loved every page #39; Lisa Jewell #39;Absolutely brilliant murder mystery - seamless, flawless, perfectly clued and utterly gripping #39; Sophie Hannah #39;Impeccably crafted and totally compulsive – you’ll be sad to reach the final page and realise you have to say goodbye #39; JP Delaney #39;Ruth Ware’s richly-textured The It Girl is at once an engrossing murder mystery while also a perfectly crafted and haunting examination of lost youth and the compromises of adulthood, as a woman unpicks the past secrets of her university friends to finally lay to rest her murdered best friend, the dazzling April. Reminiscent of The Secret History, Ware has surpassed herself with this gripping, absorbing whodunnit. I loved it! All hail the Queen #39; Sarah Pinborough #39;If you ever idly wish that Agatha Christie would write a new book, Ruth Ware has got you covered. The It Girl has all the clues, twists and red herrings you could wish for, in a thoroughly modern setting. An impeccably constructed mystery from start to finish #39; Jane Casey #39;It’s brilliant. Ruth is the master of the fiendishly twisty, yet completely believable, plot #39; Elly Griffiths #39;Just finished The It Girl by Ruth Ware and now my life is divided in two: before and after. Before: cool, calm, chilled. After: What? No! OMG! A wild ride that’s deliciously twisting, with countless gasp-out-loud moments #39; Janice Hallett #39;A new Ruth Ware is always a treat and The It Girl is one of her best. You can almost see her smiling as she feeds you the little morsels that should help you work everything out - if only you were as clever as Ruth! As sleek and chilling as a knife between the ribs #39; Sarah J. Naughton #39;Clever. Compelling and with a terrific sense of place. Ruth Ware’s The It Girl grips to the end #39; Jane Shemilt

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The harsh realities of wartime and Weimar-era Germany called for a new kind of art. Dada, followed by Neue Sachlichkeit (New Objectivity), confronted social and political issues in new and bold ways. This book highlights how Otto Dix (1891â “1969) â “ one of the leading artists connected to these artistic movements â “ employed these new approaches to reveal the injustices of wartime and post-World War I Germany. Having spent 38 months on the frontline, his pictures revealed the brutalities of the conflict and helped establish him as one of Europeâ ™s leading modernists.Offering substantial new research and presenting numerous primary sources to an English readership for the first time, the book examines Dixâ ™s war pictures within the broader visual culture of war in order to assess how they functioned alternatively as cutting-edge modernist art and transgressive war commemoration.Each chapter provides a case study of the first public display of one or more of Dixâ ™s war pictures at key exhibitions and explores how their reception was subjected to changing socio-political and cultural conditions as well as divergent attitudes to the lost war. It pulls together a number of key approaches and texts: contemporary reviews, contemporary cultural productions (such as novels and cartoons), and theoretical and historical approaches from history, memory studies and art history.Bringing a unique perspective and original scholarship to Dixâ ™s war works, this book is essential reading for art historians of World War I and the visual culture of Weimar Germany.

Objev podobné jako Otto Dix and the Memorialization of World War I in German Visual Culture, 1914-1936 - Ann Murray