In this lively & very readable history of the Roman Empire from its establishment in 27 BC to the barbarian incursions & the fall of Rome in AD 476, Kershaw draws on a range of evidence, from Juvenal's Satires to recent archaeological finds. He examines extraordinary personalities such as Caligula & Nero & seismic events such as the conquest of Britain & the establishment of a ' New Rome' at Constantinople & the split into eastern & western empires. Along the way we encounter gladiators & charioteers, senators & slaves, fascinating women, bizarre sexual practices & grotesque acts of brutality, often seen through eyes of some of the world's greatest writers. He concludes with a brief look at how Rome lives on in the contemporary world, in politics, architecture, art & literature. ...

Beginning in the broken aftermath of the First World War & the Treaty of Versailles that made German recovery almost impossible, Whittock tells not just the account of the men who rose to the fore in the dangerous days of the Weimar republic, circling around the cult of personality generated by Adolf Hitler, but also a convincing & personality-driven overview of how ordinary Germans became seduced by the dreams of a new world order, the Third Reich. The book also gives a fascinating insight into the everyday life in Germany during the Second World War & explores key questions such as how much did the Germans know about the Holocaust & why did the regime eventually fail so disastrously? ...

Hunchbacked Richard III, the Virgin Queen Elizabeth I, the grieving widow, Victoria, & the romantic who gave up his throne for love, Edward VIII — often the colourful kings & queens of England seem like mere caricature, while less familiar rulers like William IV or Henry VI have faded into the shadows of history. Carolly Erickson's sensitive & revealing portrayals bring new life to the big names, & light up some of our most neglected but intriguing royals. Here is, the puny Charles I, nervous, tense & socially awkward, the frail, slight Richard II, melancholic & sad, the homosexual James I with his handsome favourites, & the stuttering William II. Here are feudal warriors, Renaissance icons, Regency dandies, & modern constitutional monarchs — fascinating characters all. Award-winning historian Erickson tells the human stories with her characteristic blend of authenticity, engaging style & psychological insight. ` Erickson proves it is possible to write narrative history that is both popular & good.' Kathryn Hughes, Mail on Sunday ` Extremely readable & well-researched.' Nikolai Tolstoy, Literary Review ` Erickson brings Alexandra to life through her everyday doings & she is not sparing with the details, which helps to give a convincing sense of place to her narrative.' ...

Jessie & Carl have made a terrible mistake. When Jonah came to their cabin in the Maine woods, asking to use the phone, they should never have let him in. But Jessie took pity on him. So they invite him in & soon discover that this stranger at their table knows all about them. Jessie & Carl are now captives in their own home. ...

This textbook is part of a series which provides both professional counsellors & psychology students with guidelines on the use of brief therapy. This is a process which involves a limited number of therapeutic or counselling sessions, with agreed objectives & much client engagement. ...

Details: Brightly coloured A4 notebook, with 120 lined sheets for accuracy, a handy plastic cover to maintain structural
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Add a gorgeous embellishment to your card & craft making projects with these sheets of Bright Adhesive Gems from Make & Create. With two sheets of adhesive enamel dots, in a range of different colours including red, blue, orange & green, they are sure to add a stylish, colourful embellishment to your crafts. You’ll have plenty of options for how to incorporate them, simply peel them off the backing sheet & stick them to your work. Perfect for a number of different art & craft projects. Product Information: • Bright Adhesive Gems • Brand: Make & Create • Design: Assorted colours • 2 Sheets • Embellishment • Stickers ...

Published to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Yorkshire Television & its flagship programme Calendar, this title focuses on the subject of Our Weather. It features interviews with leading personalities in the world of YTV, as instanced by Derek Fowlds (' Oscar Blaketon' in Heartbeat) & Chris Chittell (' Eric Pollard' in Emmerdale). ...

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Keep papers & important documents secure inside this brightly coloured file, & access them easily & quickly whenever you need them. Featuring two ring bindings, you can easily store your work away by hole-punching the sheet or inserting plastic sleeves, while a locking mechanism offers extra security. Perfect for home, office, or student use, this file keeps documents tidy, organised & helps avoid clutter. Product Information:• Lever Arch File•

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