Longlisted for the Man Asian Literary Prize & a modern Chinese classic with over one million copies sold. Sisters Tiao & Fan grew up in the shadow of the Cultural Revolution where they witnessed ritual humiliation & suffering. They also witnessed the death of their baby sister in a tragic accident. It was an accident they could have prevented; an accident that will stay with them forever. In the China of the 1990s the sisters lead seemingly successful lives. Tiao is a successful children's publisher but incapable of finding love. Fan has moved to America, desperate to shun her Chinese heritage. Then there is their childhood friend Fei: beautiful, hedonistic & outwardly ambitious. As the women grapple with love, rivalry & past secrets will they find the freedom & redemption they crave? Spellbinding, unforgettable, & an important chronicle of modern China, The Bathing Women is a powerful & beautiful portrait of the strength of female friendship in the face of adversity. ...

At Waterloo, some 70, 000 men under Napoleon & an equal number under Wellington faced one another in a titanic battle. Alessandro Barbero's majestic new account stands apart from previous British & French histories by giving voice to all the nationalities involved. The Battle is a masterpiece of military history & the definitive account of a battle that, in the words of John Keegan, 'reversed the tide of European history'. ...

The Battle for Europe
- Based on the acclaimed book ' Crusade in Europe' by Dwight D. Eisenhower, this superb collection
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Books History Books The moment Britain fought back. It was in North Africa that the tide turned; that Britain began its long fightback against Nazi dominance. The distinguished military historian Major General John Strawson's vivid, unputdownable book describes how the balance of power in North Africa was see-sawed between the Italians, the British & the Germans through the years 1940 to 1943, & how ultimate victory was won by the Allies. In following the nail-biting course of battles during this three-year desert campaign, Strawson brings together the strategic considerations, the changing tactics & the searing impressions of those who did the actual fighting. His exciting narrative is brought to life with numerous eyewitness accounts, from German officers to Gurkhas & British tank crews & Americans. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781804364062 •†Author: John Strawson •†Publisher:†  Canelo •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 288 •†Dimensions:† 12.8 x 19.8 x 2.1 cm ...

It was early October 1942 when the German Sixth Army realised that it had one last chance to crush Soviet resistance in the city of Stalingrad.

Before exhaustion & the harsh Russian winter set in, the Battle of Stalingrad was launched.

Delve into the detail at the last-gasp attempt by the Wehrmacht to win the battle of Stalingrad in an all-out effort & how the Red Army managed to cling on against all odds.

Marking the crucial turning point of the war on the Eastern Front, join Will Fowler in this concise examination.

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• ISBN: 9781782749264
• Author: Will Fowler
• Publisher: Amber Books
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 192
• Dimensions: 25 x 19 x 1.5cm















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In 1940 Britain was an island under siege. The march of the Nazi war machine had been unrelenting: France & Belgium had quickly

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The Battle of Britain: Portraits of the Few is an exceptional tribute to the small group of legendary pilots that served with the Royal Air Force through one of the most critical periods of the Second World War. Portraits of the Few contains over 60 colour illustrations, capturing the images & character of the military aviators who were designated the ' Few' by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Accompanying the portraits, painted by artist David Pritchard, are action filled accounts written by Second World War aviation author Christopher Yeoman, recounting gripping combats & ferocious encounters as the respective men successfully resist the might of the Luftwaffe. Indeed the aerial battle fought during the long & glorious summer of 1940 is now viewed as one of the most decisive episodes in all of British history. Each & every day proved consequential, ultimately shaping the island's future. It was a struggle which will never be forgotten by the wartime population of Great Britain; it will never be forgotten for generations to come. The Battle of Britain: Portraits of the Few celebrates the airmen's legacy & is a unique tribute to this group of extraordinary men. Battle of Britain fighter pilot Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFC on receiving his own portrait: " Thank you so very much for the truly excellent water colour, the likeness is remarkable. I was touched & became slightly emotional when I first opened the box & there I was looking back at myself all those years ago." ...

Stephen King delivers a collection of thrilling stories, introducing each one with a fascinating piece on when, where or how

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Unwind & listen to all of your favourite hits from the movies with this Intempo BBC Orchestra At The Movies CD.

Including

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In 1922, three men
- only one of whom had previously heard of 'broadcasting'
- founded the BBC. 

In doing

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