Christopher Clarks Kaiser Wilhelm II: A Life in Power" is a short fascinating & accessible biography of one of the 20th centurys most important figures. King of Prussia German Emperor war leader & defeated exile Kaiser Wilhelm II was one of the most important
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- figures in the history of twentieth-century Europe. But how much power did he really have? Christopher Clark winner of the Wolfson prize for his history of Prussia Iron Kingdom follows Kaiser Wilhelms political career from his youth at the Hohenzollern court through the turbulent decades of the Wilhelmine era into global war & the collapse of Germany in 1918 to his last days. He asks: what was his true role in the events that led to the outbreak of the First World War? What was the nature & extent of his control? What were his political goals & his success in achieving them? How did he project authority & exercise influence? & how did his people really view him? Through original research Clark presents a fresh new interpretation of this contentious figure focusing on how his thirty-year reign from 1888 to 1918 affected Germany & the rest of Europe for years to come. " Clarks fresh & enlightening history brings the Kaisers life into critical & illuminating review". (German History). Christopher Clark is a lecturer in Modern European History at St Catharines College University of Cambridge. His book " Iron Kingdom: The Rise & Downfall of Prussia 1600 to 1947" was the winner of the Wolfson Prize for History."

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A magical illustrated tour of natures wondrous almost supernatural sky Kaleidoscope Sky" reveals the beauty
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The Prophet first published in 1923 is the story of a seer & his wisdom. The books astonishing success turned it into a mystical & spiritual guide for the modern era & earned its author cult status. In the 1960s Gibran was embraced by the American counterculture movement & confirmed as the pioneer of the New Age. His messages remain powerful to this day. In one of 26 chapters the prophet Almustafa likens the soul to a battlefield in which reason & passion seem locked in warring opposition; yet it is fruitless to fight either
- instead one must become a peacemaker & love these elements before seeking to heal oneself. God rests in reason & moves in passion. Such timeless wisdom is typical Gibran. He had originally envisaged a Prophet trilogy but only the first two of these were ever published & both are included here. This book presents The Prophet & The Garden of the Prophet together with selections from the writers other philosophical & spiritual writings. With his uplifting inspirations Gibran one of the most profound writers of all time gives us eternal truths about human life & spirituality.
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Kama Pootra" is the authoritative education guide for a new & exciting exploration of your personal biology. Every time the bathroom door closes a new experience awaits. The perfect impulse humor buy/gift book for those predisposed toward potty humor " Kama Pootra" combines the best of sex position books & the " Kama Sutra" with the scatalogical humor found in books like " Whats Your Poo Telling You" bringing eager readers 52 instructional ways to lighten your load such as: The Thinker: the premier position for deep contemplation. Take time to ponder lifes greatest questions: What is the source of my happiness? Am I eating healthy enough? When did I eat so much corn?" ...

This title covers every position every pleasure step by blissful step. For sexual adventurers & novices alike the Kama Sutra Expert" takes you on a seductive & sumptuous journey through this ancient art. Whether you want to try Swallows in Love or the Singing Monkey 80 positions are featured from the intimate to the acrobatic with step by steps helping you achieve sexual bliss. Turn on & turn off boxes help you enjoy every position & experience every pleasure & "take it further" tips add extra spice from special caresses to toys & costumes. If youre looking for a happy ending then let yourself be seduced by the " Kama Sutra Expert"." ...

Known for their best-selling titles God Honor Fatherland" & " Platz der Leibstandarte " RZM Publishing is proud to offer the much anticipated " Kampfraum Arnheim " a unique in-depth photographic documentation of the German ground forces which opposed the Allied Airborne landings in Holland in September 1944. Their response to this Anglo-American offensive code-named " Operation Market Garden " was chronicled by seven German war correspondents whose 16 rolls of film are the primary focus of this publication. The material was acquired exclusively from the German Federal Archives & depicts Heer Luftwaffe & Waffen-SS troops in action at Arnhem Nijmegen Mook & Osterbeek. Presented in chronological order the photos are accompanied by detailed captions which include the date & location of each photo as well as the photographer's name & the negative frame number. Never before has a work on this subject been presented so thoroughly from the combat cameraman's point-of-view providing a fascinating look at late-war German infantry panzer & FLAK artillery units in fierce defensive fighting. Written by Harlan Glenn author of " For King & Country: British Airborne Uniforms Insignia & Equipment in World War 2 " with additional research provided by a team of Dutch experts " Kampfraum Arnheim" stands out as the definitive visual history of the German units which participated in this crucial battle." ...

This title comes from the author of the top ten bestseller The Junior Officers Reading Club. When Patrick Hennessey returned home from Afghanistan battle-worn exhilarated unsure if hed see anything like it in his life again he left behind him bands of friendship forged in the heat of the moment between living & dying. The comrades he left furthest behind were Qiam Syed & Majhib. They are still there in the dust & heat of Helmand soldiers fighting for their homel&. Kandak" is the story of how these lasting bonds were made. Written in the spare & lucid prose of " Junior Officers Reading Club" Patrick Hennessey tells of their comically bad first meetings the mutual suspicion incomprehension & cultural divides that characterize early interactions between British & Afghan soldiers to the moments under fire when those divides can sometimes cross chaos & culture shocks to turn into brotherhood. An account of friendship & loss of warriors & soldiers " Kandak" explores the reasons men pick up the sword & how in the intensity of battle unlikely alliances can be formed." ...

They had only one thing in common... William Lowell Kane & Abel Rosnovski one the son of a Boston millionaire the other a penniless Polish immigrant
- two men born on the same day on opposite sides of the world their paths destined to cross in the ruthless struggle to build a fortune. The marvellous story spanning sixty years of two powerful men linked by an all-consuming hatred brought together by fate to save.. .and finally destroy.. .each other. Archer has a gift for plot that can only be described as genius
- Daily Telegraph". Probably the greatest storyteller of our age
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Fans of Rick Riordan will love this on the people places gods & creatures found in the chart-topping Kane Chronicles" series. Packed with brand new material
- including an easy-to-assemble trading card pyramid & full-color diagrams & maps
- this deluxe lavishly illustrated guide teaches readers how to compile secret messages read hieroglyphics & recite ancient magic spells. Featuring enough information & extras to satisfy current fans & budding Egyptologists alike this guide will cast a spell on readers of all ages."

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