Much maligned in pre-war Germany the short story enjoyed a creative rebirth in 1945. Initially imported by the Allies the form also matched perfectly the prevailing mood of irony objectivity & mistrust of the didactic. With the original German text running alongside English translations this collection features stories from eight outstanding post-war authors including Heinrich Boll Ilse Aichinger & Reinhard Lettau which students will find both educational & engrossing. Bolls opening story Pale Anna follows a soldier returning home his situation comparable to that of the writer in the first months of peace: he knows no-one & has few words not linked to painful memories. This poignant narrative is followed by a variety of tales representing the diversity of the time & including satires explorations of private obsessions & experiments in form & language. ...

This is a fascinating & long overdue study of the troops that made up Germanys elite special forces of World War II. Such forces included the legendary Skorzeny Commandos who carried out audacious tasks such as the glider-borne rescue of Mussolini & the kidnapping of the son of the Hungarian regent Admiral Horthy. This book also

Includes:: details of lesser-known units such as the Brandenburgers who operated behind enemy lines in captured uniforms & the Kleinkampfverbande who were the forerunners of modern-day naval combat troops like the US Navy SEALs. Complete with uniform & kit detail together with action accounts of many of these daring operations this book is a must-have for any special forces enthusiast.

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This is an innovative visual approach to learning & using basic German phrases. Do you need to brush up on your German or learn the language full stop? Then pick up a copy of German Visual Phrase Book" & start learning today. Whether you're visiting Germany for business or pleasure you want to make sure you're understood & this guide will ensure you are. Find key phrases fast in this effective survival language guide for real-life situations. Galleries of words & pictures make it easy to find key basic German vocabulary at a glance & help you remember what you've seen. No prior knowledge required so you can learn phrases to help you find your way around eat out shop & go sightseeing. Plus an easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word & phrase will help you communicate with native speakers when you've arrived. So pop " German Visual Phrase Book" in your pocket when you're out & about in Germany so you can converse with the locals without any trouble. Now with a new look. (Previous ISBN: 9781405332262)." ...

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The third volume covers the battles in Flanders against the Belgians French & British over a 23 month period. Written using primary & secondary sources it covers all the engagements. The major part of the book covers the Flandern Schlacht of July to November 1917; a battle viewed by the Germans as harder fought & more costly than the Somme Arras & Verdun. Each phase & aspect of the period is detailed from the German point of view. The book will be in four sections: detailed text; around 250 photos (that are interspersed into the text with captions); a chronological order of events in Flanders & a section on the German divisions that fought there. Where relevant material from the German home front is included & the illustrations many of which have not been published before also show how the towns & villages of the area have changed. ...

Fully updated this map combines clear design & an easy-to-read scale with more road detail to ensure that you never lose your way. It

Includes:: information on toll points service areas road numbers motorways dual carriageways & wide & narrow local roads. National Parks ski resorts visitor attractions & towns & places of interest are also highlighted. The map is presented in a practical slimline format with a durable weatherproof cover for protection from the elements.

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Prepare for a roller coaster of feasts treats & temptations as you take in Germany s soul-stirring scenery spirit-lifting culture big-city beauties romantic palaces & half-timbered towns. Andrea Schulte-Peevers Lonely Planet Writer Author Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 6 authors 6 months of research 5 months of research 250 Kaffee und Kuchen Inspirational photos In-depth background Pull-out city map of Berlin Clear easy-to-use maps Local Food Experiences Outdoor activities feature ...

Stretch & challenge your students with SHP's longest-lived & best-selling series for GCSE History. This is an SHP Official Text which means it has been created by the Schools History Project for use with the GCSE specifications. This is part of SHP's comprehensive & authoritative range of books for GCSE History. Visit http://www.schoolshistoryproject.org.uk/ About SHP/index.htm to find out more about The Schools History Project & their award winning publications. Germany 1918-1945 This title is an authoritative depth study for use with all GCSE Modern World History & SHP specifications from all examinations boards. It thoroughly covers the content requirements of the OCR Edexcel AQA & CIE specifications using an enquiry-based approach. It is also a popular international text being widely used in Australia. It is written by experts who understand both how to design good teaching material but also understand the exact assessment requirements of each

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Give students in-depth topic-focused content plus structured exam guidance for GCSE Edexcel History with this textbook written by experts & endorsed by Edexcel. This series for Edexcel GCSE Modern World History has been written to encourage students to achieve the highest possible grades. It does this by combining detailed narrative & a rich variety of sources with a highly structured approach to gradually developing students skills in answering exam-style questions as they work through the course.
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