Militant Modernism" argues for a Modernism of everyday life immersed in questions of socialism sexual politics & technology. It features new readings of some familiar names
- Bertolt Brecht Le Corbusier Vladimir Mayakovsky
- & much more on the lesser known "idian modernists of the 20th century. The chapters range from a study of industrial & brutalist aesthetics in Britain Russian Constructivism in architecture the Sexpol of Wilhelm Reich in film & design & the alienation effects of Brecht & Hanns Eisler on record & on screen. Against the world of there is no alternative this book talks about things we havent done yet in the past tense."

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A professional military historian analyzes the most spectacular cock-ups in military history caused by everything from incompetent generals to interfering politicians hopeless planning & misplaced confidence. This graphic account has a great deal to say about the psychology of military incompetence & the reasons even the most well-oiled military machines inflict disaster upon themselves. It covers more than 30 engagements beginning in AD9 with the massacre of Varus & his legions in the Black Forest; including nightmares of the Victorian Age such as the Retreat from Kabul; crushing reverses of two World Wars such as the Siege of Kut Mussolinis invasion of Egypt & the fall of Singapore; many fiascos such as the Second Crusade Colenso & the Yalu River; & continuing right up to the present with Goose Green in the Falklands & the Bravo Two Zero SAS patrol in the Gulf War. ...

Retelling the most spectacular cock-ups in military history this graphic account has a great deal to say about the psychology of military incompetence & the reasons even the most well-oiled military machines inflict disaster upon themselves. Beginning in AD9 with the massacre of Varus & his legions in the Black Forest all the way up to present day conflict in Afghanistan it analyses why things go wrong on the battlefield & who is to blame. ...

Throughout history physical fitness has played a vital part in our struggle for survival. There is no better example of this than the fitness levels of soldiers. From the Spartans of Ancient Greece & the Legionnaires of Rome to the modern-day Parachute Regiment & the elite SAS a high level of fitness has always been a vital component in the success of any armed conflict. Military fitness means being fit for anything life throws at you
- something that fitness expert & ex-Marine Patrick Dale knows all about. He has developed a no-frills exercise programme that will help you build all the fitness you will ever need. Based on his personal experience as a member of the elite Royal Marine Commandos & more recently as a personal trainer this book will help you improve every aspect of your fitness in the shortest possible time using a minimum of exercise equipment. Inspired by the training methods used by the military this programme is not just for potential or ex-soldiers but for anyone who wants to develop real-world fitness.
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Stand to attention for the definitive visual guide to 5 000 years of military history The Military History Book" chronicles the changing technology & tactics of war from 5 000 years ago to the present day in stunning visual detail. Bringing military history to life like never before find out all about the battles leaders & weapons of war that have changed the course of history & shaped the world. From the siege towers & catapults of ancient times to Samurai armour Russian Kalashnikovs & right up to the unmanned drones & stealth bombers used by todays armed forces the evolution of battlefield technology is showcased in amazing detail. Plus get up close with virtual tours of iconic pieces including the T-34 Tank the Lockheed F-117 Stealth Bomber & the AH-64 Apache helicopter. " The Military History Book" is the perfect gift for military enthusiasts of all ages." ...

Land Rovers have been used by the military since they were introduced in Series I form in 1948. The Land Rovers rugged go-anywhere reputation has led to its use in a vast number of military roles from general-purpose workhorse to special forces reconnaissance vehicle ambulance communications vehicle & weapons platform. in addition a number of one-off prototypes have been produced for various trials. This manual provides a unique insight into the world of military Land Rovers with an emphasis on military operation & equipment. ...

Sergeant Pete Decker is driving through a housing estate one night when he discovers an abandoned toddler in blood-stained pyjamas. As Decker & his partner Marge Dunn hunt for the childs parents the bee-stings they notice all over the childs arm guide them to a honey farm set in the barren scrubland surrounding Los Angeles. Its a tough landscape populated by hard-working people with little time for city folks so the two detectives arent surprised when there is no welcoming party. Nothing though has prepared them for the incredible stonewalling from the locals nor for the grisly sight that greets them in the farmhouse. But Decker & Dunn are professionals to the core & delving deeper find a gruesome mystery far more lethal than the ordinary hornets nest... ...

Anne Mc Entegart wanted to support the War Effort. Her Royal Air Force officer husband was working abroad & her only child was in Canada evacuated for safety. Aged thirty-eight Anne left London & her life as the wife of an officer to work on the land & deliver milk for Walter Gossling at New Park Farm just outside the village of Brockenhurst in the New Forest. Though not an official member of the Womens Land Army Anne milked cows & stacked corn alongisde the land girls on the farm. Engagingly detailing the brim-full days of farm life during the build-up to the D-Day & after this book celebrates the people & places
- not to mention a wayward pony
- which made up the wartime Brockenhurst community. The Milk Lady at New Park Farm is a World War Two diary of farmwork friendship & fulfilment among the ponies & corn sheaves of the New Forest.

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Nothing sings of leisurely weekend indulgence like supping chocolate thickshakes through a stripy straw the ice cream melting & oozing down the side of a cool soda glass. Or perhaps your favourite is a frothy frappe or a fizzy float? Recreate milkshake bar classics & experiment with inspired new creations in your own home with Hannah Miles delightfully nostalgic new book. Classic recipes include Cream Soda Floats Banana Caramel Milkshakes & a thick Chocolate Malt Shake. For a lighter option turn to the Fruity chapter which is full of brilliant blends: from a refreshing Watermelon Cooler to a delicate Apple Snow Shake. Fun recipes are perfect for the child in all of us
- from cute Doughnut or Raspberry Ripple Floats to a Honeycomb Shake
- while Indulgent recipes are for milkshakes which have definitely grown-up! Sip a sweet Salted Caramel Shake a decadent Cherry Garcia or a fragrant Rose Dream. Whatever your choice shakes are not just for summer they make a perfect treat or dessert for those happy days all year round!

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In spring 1842 Eliza is shocked when she is sent to work in the Manchester cotton mills
- the noisy suffocating mills. The work
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