As night fell in Picardy on Thursday 24 October 1415, Henry V & his English troops, worn down by their long march & diminished by dysentery, can little have dreamt that the battle of the next day would give them one of the most complete victories ever won. ` Brilliant... a tour de force that will remain the definitive account of the battle for years to come' ALISON WEIR ` Overturns a host of assumptions about this most famous of English victories, & does so with impeccable use of primary sources. This is the book on the battle.' RICHARD HOLMES `A highly distinguished & convincing account of one of the decisive battles of the Western world.' CHRISTOPHER HIBBERT ` Based on unequalled knowledge of the sources... thoroughly readable.' THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT ` Anne Curry is the first academic to untangle the true extent of Henry's victory in 1415.' THE SUNDAY TIMES ` An impeccably researched account... argues that there were more English soldiers present & fewer French, the numbers having been exaggerated by Henry V's propagandists. This is deeply controversial... the result of a lifetime immersed in study of this most mythologised of English victories.' BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE, Books of the Year 2005 `A fine book... has done Henry V & his troops proud.' PROFESSOR MICHAEL PRESTWICH ` At the cutting edge of medieval military history.' PROFESSOR GARY SHEFFIELD ...

The prevalence of AIDS among people over the age of 50 is steadily increasing, but a large number of older people are unprepared to address the issue. This guide seeks to educate & inform readers about the difficulties & complications that accompany the disease in older people. ...

In contrast to atheism, which asserts that God does not exist, agnosticism holds that reason & the best scientific evidence do not allow one to reach a decisive conclusion regarding the existence of God. This work

Includes:: selections of some of the pioneering discussions of agnosticism.

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Whether it is taking a troublesome cow to be mated with a prime bull; dealing with a rat-infested hayrick; learning the ways & means of maggot farming; or describing the fine art of poaching pheasants using nothing but raisins & sleeping pills, the author brings his stories of everyday country folk & their strange passions to life. ...

Julie Walters stars as Marie Stubbs in Ahead of the Class, based on a true story of how a headmistress saved the notorious St. George's School in West London from closure following the murder of headmaster Phillip Lawrence at its gates five years earlier. Marie's philosophy combines simple rules on leadership & routine, with the unorthodox; but most importantly, she believes that pupils want to attend a school they can be proud of. She faces challenges & resistance from pupils & teachers with tireless energy, ingenuity & optimism. This is a story of transformation & triumph... ...

Stock up on your haberdashery supplies with this great-value Aida Cross Stitch Fabric from Make & Create! This cross stitch fabric is an essential you need to start stitching your masterpieces. The woven fabric gives you a grid pattern of regularly spaced holes for stitching through, making it clear where you need to place each stitch.  Upgrade your supplies & achieve professional quality results every time! Product information: • Aida cross stitch fabric • Brand: Make & Create • Haberdashery • 14 count • Sewing supplies  • Measures: 30 x 46cm   ...

Stock up on your haberdashery supplies with this great-value Aida Cross Stitch Fabric from Make & Create! This cross stitch fabric is an essential you need to start stitching your masterpieces. The woven fabric gives you a grid pattern of regularly spaced holes for stitching through, making it clear where you need to place each stitch.  Upgrade your supplies & achieve professional quality results every time! Product information: • Aida cross stitch fabric • Brand: Make & Create • Haberdashery • 14 count • Sewing supplies  • Measures: 30 x 46cm   ...

The secrets of the sacred sounds that unlock the principles & spiritual strength of aikido are explained, along with the nature of the five vowels governing physical manifestations of universal consciousness. The author uses photographs to demonstrate how this approach fosters advanced spiritual practice. ...

Aikido is a martial art developed by Japanese master Morihei Ueshiba in the early part of the 20th century. It is based on natural movements & the unity of mind & body, which combine to harmonize with the actions of an opponent & to restrain or throw them by utilizing the power of their own energy. This is an illustrated guide to Aikido. ...

Ain't Bad For A Pink records a life dedicated to music. As a young teenager in the Sixties, Pete ' Snakey Jake' Johnson met many legendary blues players including Sleepy John Estes who taught him slide. Subsequently, Pete Johnson's interpretation of the country blues has been as close as possible to the original spirit of Southern music. ...