Which fifty people made Britain the wreck she is? From ludicrous propagandist Alastair Campbell to the Luftwaffe's allies, the modernist architects, it's time to name the guilty. Quentin Letts sharpens his nib & stabs them where they deserve it, from TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh, the dumbed-down buffoon who put the 'h' in Aspidistra, to the perpetrators of the ' Credit Crunch'. Margaret Thatcher ruptured our national unity. The creators of East Enders trashed our brand over high tea. Thus, he argues, are the people who made our country the ugly, scheming, cheating, beer-ridden bum of the Western world. Here are the fools & knaves & vulgarians who ripped down our British glories & imposed the tawdry & the trite. In a half century we have gone from end-of-Empire to descent-into-Hell. ...

Despite its immense wealth, & the high public profile it enjoys, English football is not a land of milk & honey. The national side has won the World Cup only once when England staged the tournament in 1966 & the woeful performances in recent years would suggest that Sir Alf Ramsey's success will retain its unique status. "50 People Who Fouled Up Football" casts a sceptical eye on the game in this country. It looks at the game as it really is, through the gaze of an outsider, who grew up loving the game but who has been turned off by the excesses of players, managers, broadcasters & fans, & increasingly by the rich men who own & run the clubs. The big bang came in 1992, when the Premier League went its own merry way, aided by the millions that Sky television found to ease the passage. Now the game is richer, & can attract the world's leading stars, but it is poorer in spirit. The old football community means little to these Masters of the Universe. The old links between club & community have been ruined, & many players live in a different world, where they feel free to behave as they like. The book names the guilty, who include those on the fringes of the game as well as the ones at the heart of it. Indignant in the right sense, it is a lament for a spoilt game, & a world that has vanished. The 50 People are: Alan Green; Alan Hansen; Alan Hardaker
- FA administrator; Alan Sugar; Alf Ramsey; Ashley Cole;. Bill Shankley; Bob Shennan; Charles Hughes; Cristiano Ronaldo; David Baddiel; David & Victoria Beckham; Denis Wise; Derek Hatton; Don Revie; Garry Cook; George Best; George Graham; Golden Generation; Gordon Taylor; Graham Poll; Graham Taylor; Harold Thompson; Hooligans; Hunter Davies; Ian Wright; Joey Barton; John Hall/ Freddie Shepherd; Jonathan Barnett & Mel Stein; Jose Mourinho; Ken Bates; Lord Kinnaird; Nick Love; Paul Gascoigne; Paul Ince; Peter Kenyon; Peter Ridsdale; Peter Swales; Piers Morgan; Pini Zahavi; Richard Keys; Richard Scudamore; Robinho; Roman Abramovich; Sam Allardyce; Sepp Blatter; Steve McLaren; Terry Venables; & Tony Banks.
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From despotic mass-murderers to sports cheats, & from corrupt politicians to truly dreadful celebrities, who has had the most damaging
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Science first began as a branch of philosophy, but it has since grown up & moved out of the family home, & its successes have put its parent in the shade. Thanks to scientific knowledge we have walked on the Moon, cured once-fatal illnesses, & even identified the very building blocks of life & the universe. But it is these very successes that underline the need for philosophy. How much should we trust the pronouncements of scientists that we read in the media? What are the ethical implications of our delving into the foundations of our DNA, reproductive treatments, or artificially prolonging life? & are there limits to what science can tell us about the world we think we know? In straightforward & accessible terms, 50 Philosophy of Science Ideas You Really Need to Know explains the key philosophical questions that continue to lie at the heart of the nature & practice of science today. The ideas explored include: Appearance & reality; Knowledge; Anti-realism; Metaphysics; Science & gender; Phenomenology & science. ...

In this, the second volume in an important new series presenting core concepts across a range of critical areas of human knowledge, author Joanne Baker unravels the complexities of 20th-century scientific theory for a general readership. She explains ideas at the cutting-edge of scientific enquiry, making them comprehensible & accessible to the layperson. ...

Get ready to be swept off your feet by this dazzling collection of princess stories. A fantastic selection of charming tales of romance, enchantment & daring deeds are included here. The 50 spectacular stories are divided into five themed sections, giving readers an amazing choice of adventures to delve into. Featuring renowned authors such as Edith Nesbit, L Frank Baum & the Brothers Grimm, each page is beautifully decorated with captivating illustrations. This truly is a gorgegous anthology to delight all young princesses in the making. ...

So many ways to decide!

This entertaining book contains 50 different pirates each waiting for your pen or pencil to dress

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So many ways to decide!

This entertaining book contains 50 different princesses each waiting for your pen or pencil to

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What sets us apart from other forms of life is the ability to think of ourselves & for ourselves. So, although there is no doubt that we think, the real question is: How many of us know how to think to our full potential? Answer: Not many! But now we have the " How to Think" puzzle book series. If you want to boost your brain's performance, & learn how to think clearly & effectively in any given situation, read these books, & tackle these puzzles. Don't get stuck in a rut
- free up your creativity. This guide will teach you how to think creatively by calming the critical voice in your head that can sometimes paralyze fresh thought. Scientists tell us that our brains are often more active when we are working with others. Creative thinking will help you develop strategies for thinking cooperatively
- not only when you're in a team, bouncing ideas around, but also when you're alone, by seeking inspiration & a fresh outlook from the world around as well as from personal mentors & even written sources. A key part of the book provides essential guidance on lifestyle & fostering a positive outlook to complement exercises that help you get those creative juices flowing.

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What sets us apart from other forms of life is the ability to think of ourselves & for ourselves. So, although there is no doubt that we think, the real question is: How many of us know how to think to our full potential? Answer: Not many! But now we have the " How to Think" puzzle book series. If you want to boost your brain's performance, & learn how to think clearly & effectively in any given situation, read these books, & tackle these puzzles. The ability to think logically will help you to see the wood for the trees & allow you to make effective, reasoned decisions, even when faced with stressful situations. Everyone can improve their logical-thinking abilities
- it just takes an understanding of some basic principles & a good deal of practice. Even if you don't think of yourself as a logical thinker, you'll be amazed at the ways in which you can train your brain to think things through & come up with the right solutions. This title

Includes:: some basic exercises & logic puzzles to focus your brain & help you practise what you've learnt elsewhere in the book.


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