The Concise History of WWI: The Concise History of WWI covers the ï ½ War to end all Warsï ½ with the use of extraordinary archive footage. From the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on the 24th June 1914 all the way to the peace signing in Versailles 5 years later. This superb programme set affords the viewer a valuable insight into ï ½ The Great Warï ½. The Consider History of WWII ï ½ Part One: From Germanyï ½s dramatic invasion of Pol&, France & Russia, through to the Battle of Britain, the key battles in Africa, & onto the attack of Pearl harbour & the eventual defeat of the Nazi army in Stalingrad, this DVD focuses on all the major events of this period. The Concise History of WWII ï ½ Part Two: Part Two follows on from Germanyï ½s defeat at Stalingrad & focuses on the turning of the tides following a number of key victories for the allied army. Now that the myth of German invincibility had been well & truly discredited following their defeat in Russia, the British & American troops began to push the Germans back into a tighter & tighter corner. ...

Late one night a man walks into the luxurious home of disgraced banker Harry Mc Namara & his wife Julie.

The man

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Pride & Prejudice is Elizabeth Bennet's story; it reveals little of Darcy's innermost thoughts. Now in The Confession of Fitzwilliam Darcy the reader is privy to the torment suffered by Darcy who, conscious of his superior position, is nevertheless drawn irresistibly to the delightful Elizabeth. All his encounters with Elizabeth are seen through his eyes
- including, in the aftermath of his disastrous proposal, his transformation into a man worthy of her love.
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The court of the ageing Henry VIII is rich with intrigue & dangerous ambition. But for Katherine & Cat, newly arrived at seventeen, it seems rich with possibility. Katherine is the youngest member of the powerful Howard family, & Cat her poor relation. Soon Katherine catches the eye of the King, who sets aside his wife, Anne of Cleves, & it seems that Katherine can have everything she wants. But Katherine's powerful passions lead her into dangerous pursuits. & to cover herself, she lies. Only Cat knows the truth
- the discovery of which could spell disaster for her friend, Queen Katherine...
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The sixteenth century: the era of queens. Catherine de Medici is an impressionable, mystical girl. She is orphaned & taken hostage by her enemies, & manipulated by her advisors; yet she is to become France's most powerful regent. History will make her name synonymous with evil, but she is all too human. Humiliated at the hands of her husband & his mistress, & haunted by her gift of second sight, she must rise above her troubles & fight to save her dynasty & adopted country. From the splendours of the Loire palaces to the blood-soaked battles of the Wars of Religion & haunted halls of the Louvre, this is the story of Catherine's dramatic life, told by the queen herself. ...

Your cool pocket companion & one-stop guide to capturing confidence!

From the best-selling author of The Mindfulness Companion

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Confidence is a journey, & even the best explorers need a little guidance along the way!

Filled with inspiring"es,

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Valentine's Day is approaching, a busy time for Lake District florist Simmy Brown, & she has a number of anonymous orders to deliver. But the orders & their apparently innocuous messages cause great distress.

When one of the recipients goes missing, Simmy must face the possibility that evil intent is at play.

This paperback book has 320 pages & measures: 19.8 x 12.8 x 1.8cm



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Set in 13th century Asia, this lavish epic historical adventure film stars John Wayne as Mongol chieftain Temujin, better known as Ghengis Khan. Susan Hayward co-stars as Bortai, the Tartar princess who is captured by Ghengis Khan & eventually falls in ...

For more than 5000 years, the sea has challenged, rewarded, & punished the intrepid sailors who set forth upon it. In this lavishly illustrated new history, Brian Lavery recounts man's enduring quest to master it, from the first voyages of the early Polynesians to the mighty Spanish Armada, from the epic voyages of Columbus & Magellan to Jacques Cousteau's pioneering exploration of the ocean depths. Combining first-hand accounts with his own expert knowledge of the men, ships & equipment, Lavery tells the extraordinary tale of how the oceans were explored & exploited, but never tamed. ...