The Polish partisan army the largest in Europe fought with extraordinary tenacity against the Wehrmacht during the Warsaw Uprising. This was the most famous manifestation of organized large-scale armed resistance to Hitlers rule. Yet the wider story of the Polish underground movement which fought the Nazi & Soviet occupying powers has rarely been told. As David Williamson demonstrates in this concise & authoritative new study a reassessment of the actions the impact & the legacy of Polish resistance is long overdue. He tells a fascinating often tragic story. The resistance movement sprang up rapidly after the shock of defeat of 1939 & the network grew & adapted as the war progressed. It took many forms
- propaganda spying assassination disruption sabotage & guerrilla warfare. Many different groups
- some with conflicting aims & loyalties
- were involved. There were isolated partisan bands the Jewish resistance which fought defiantly against deportation to the death camps & the Home Army which confronted the Germans in Warsaw with such disastrous consequences in 1944. The scale & intensity of the resistance movement which was fighting against overwhelming odds were quite remarkable. David Williamsons graphic account goes beyond the formal end of the Second World War for Poland remained in a state of flux as a clandestine civil war was waged between the Communists & former members of the Home Army until the Communist regime took power in 1947. His study offers an absorbing insight into the plight of Poland during the war & into its immediate post-war history.


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Sharpen your Polish verb & grammar skills with this all-in-one resource In addition to providing essential concepts regardingverbs & grammar Polish Verbs & Essentials of Grammaralso

Includes:: an index of the 500 most popular verbs. This book contains a multitude of examples employing contemporary language to give you a taste of the language in real-life situations. Each unit focuses on a single verbal or grammatical concept providing concise yet comprehensive explanations.

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Ever wanted to know how to re-create your own fabulous nail art? Now you can with this stylish & practical guide to fashion nail designs for you to do at home. With easy-to-follow step-by-step techniques as well as beautiful & inspiring photographs this book will help you find a style for any occasion. Polish You Pretty will help you uncover the secret to the finer details of each nail design including essential Tools & Techniques such as sponging dotting stencilling & painting freeh&. Simple designs such as Americana will help you master all the basic methods with ease. Create prettyas- a-picture Floral designs such as Coming Up Daisies. Embrace the animal in you with Prints such as Leopard Lovin'. Enjoy the latest trends on the catwalk with Fashion designs such as Tropical Aloha & learn how to add unique 3D accessories with designs such as Fresh Water Pearl. Polish You Pretty has everything you need to create tantalizing talons in an array of fashionable colours & patterns. ...

The DK Bilingual Visual Dictionaries" introduce the vocabulary of the modern world in thematic order using full-colour artworks & photographs to display & label all the elements of everyday life
- from home & office to sport music nature & beyond
- with additional panel features on key associated nouns verbs & phrases."

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Savvy travellers know that Poland is a distinct & unforgettable destination. Its cities & countryside alike beckon visitors with rich history & traditions stunning architecture & unique natural beauty. The capital thriving Warsaw which was rebuilt after World War II is a fascinating combination of old & new. Magnificent Medieval cities like Krakow Gdansk & Wroclaw are must-sees in central Europe. There are also the striking Tatra mountains Baltic Sea coasts & primeval forests to lure travellers. Many of the travellers to Poland include members of the Polish diaspora which at twenty million-strong is one of the largest in the world. Poland is the sixth largest economy in the European Union & is considered to have one of the fastest growing economies in Central Europe making it appealing to foreign investors. This concise portable reference

Includes:: all the essential language a traveller needs. The bilingual dictionary

Includes:: carefully selected vocabulary & the phrasebook allows instant communication on everyday topics like eating out accommodations & sightseeing. This title features 4 000 dictionary entries. It

Includes:: all the essential language travellers need & concise grammar & pronunciation sections. It is perfect for travellers businesspeople & students.





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The fifth edition of this leading text on political ideologies provides a clear & accessible introduction to the political creeds & doctrines that have dominated & shaped world politics. Ranging from traditional nineteenth-century ideologues such as liberalism conservatism & socialism to so-called 'new' ideologies such as feminism ecologism & political Islam the author offers a clear exposition both of the historical development of each ideology & the impact each has had on contemporary political movements parties & governments. Their distinctive ideas & values are highlighted together with the competing & sometimes conflicting traditions which they have generated. This new edition has been thoroughly revised & updated throughout with extended coverage given to key current issues such as multiculturalism & neo-conservatism. Andrew Heywood's uniquely student-friendly writing style is now supported by a range of learning features in each chapter. * Ideology Previews outline the nature of the ideologies & their central themes * On-page definitions give quick-reference explanations of key terms * Illustrated ' Key Figure' Profiles provide detail on important thinkers & their major ideas * ' Key Concept' boxes explore & unpack important ideas * Boxes on ' Perspectives' & ' Tensions' outline the differences within & between ideological traditions * Questions help to apply & reinforce understanding ...

A systematic & comprehensive introduction to party politics throughout the UK combining chapters on each of the main political parties in the UK (Conservative Labour Liberal Democrats) with an assessment of the post-devolution party systems of Scotland Wales & Northern Ireland the EU dimension & the recent Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government. ...

What principles should govern our relations to the nation-state to the environment to other species to other cultures & to other ways of life? How should we approach marriage religion evil & mortality? How should we respond to relativism & nihilism in their current forms? What explains the rise of totalitarianism & the fatal attraction that it exerts over the educated mind? What is Enlightenment & what residue has it left in our view of ourselves? Those are some of the questions addressed by Roger Scruton in this scintillating book of philosophical reflections. Well known as a commentator Roger Scruton makes no concessions to intellectual fashion & is forthright in expressing what he believes & why he believes it. The result is challenging but informed throughout by a humane & compassionate outlook. Scrutons targets are shown to deserve his sceptical assault on them & the vision that he defends of a society ordered by custom tradition & national loyalty is one that will appeal far more widely than to orthodox conservatives. ...

Is there a crisis of democracy & participation? Is conflict an inevitable consequence of religious ethnic & social difference? The answers to questions like this whether they are provided by academics politicians or journalists can be inconsistent & contradictory. Sandra Halperin & Oliver Heath take a step-by-step approach to research methods guiding the reader through how to ask & answer questions about the world of politics & international relations. They present practical advice on how to be critical & rigorous both in terms of evaluating the research of others & doing your own research project. An Online Resource Centre accompanies the text &
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Hilarious definitions of words & phrases used in todays world that are guaranteed to amuse annoy appeal & appal in equal measure. Todays media & politics are dominated by words & phrases that have a special meaning far removed from their traditional dictionary definitions. In this hugely entertaining lexicon Peter Mullen exposes the hidden meanings secret definitions & doublespeak of the modern English language as used by the politically correct. Examples include: Human Rights: A legal fiction designed to make rich lawyers even richer English: The only people about whom it is permissible to be racist. Burglar: Nocturnal thief who enjoys the protection of the law against those he robs. Climate Change: Nice sunny weather for a change Reforms: Destruction. As in educational reforms". Partner: A sexual partner of more than three nights duration. Celebrity: Someone youve never heard of Friend: The associate of a celebrity who sells details of the celebs private life to the tabloids Marketing Highlights " Introduction by Quentin Letts of the Daily Mail" ...