People commit treason for many reasons - some seek adventure, some seek reward, some are motivated by political philosophy, while others are sucked into it by their own foolishness. British Traitors provides a fascinating look at the lives and impulses of those who chose to betray their country.
In his riveting new book, A Short History of Coffee, Gordon Kerr investigates the fascinating history behind the global obsession with coffee, from its Ethiopian origins, the legends, myths, geographical locations and somewhat eccentric characters that have helped make it the staple that it is today.
Imagine your life is a movie. Who is at the controls in the editing room? God enters our lives to change us and tweak the final cut with every "Godsplice".May we understand the way the Spirit pours out grace during those Godsplice moments. Yes, this is my life, my movie, my Godsplice moments. But I pray this book will actually help you discover more about the way God works in your life. During the course of this book, may you to think, Oh, how...
The Korean War of 1950-1953 ended in a frustrating stalemate, the echoes of which reverberate to this day. It was the only conflict of the Cold War in which forces of major nations of the two opposing systems - capitalism and communism - confronted each other on the battlefield. And yet, in the sixty years since it was fought it has been strangely neglected, perhaps because no one was able to claim the victor's spoils.
The first novel by a highly-regarded author of non-fiction. A widower discovers that his late wife was unfaithful, and resolves to find the lover, taking him to Northern Italy where he becomes embroiled in the partisan struggle in the darkest days of the war.
What is Europe? Firstly, of course, it is a continent made up of countless disparate peoples, races and nations, and governed by different ideas, philosophies, religions and attitudes. Nonetheless, it has a common thread of history running through it, stitching the lands and peoples of its past and present together into one fabric. ......
An enthralling story of love and betrayal, set in the darkest days of World War II. Weaving superbly between 1999 and 1944, between Britain and the Italian Alps.
A Pocket Essential History of the Victorian Era details the sweeping social and economic changes that took place during this period but also examines the events of the time and the lives of the eminent Victorians who contributed so much to British success - men and women such as Florence Nightingale, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson and Charles Darwin. A Short History of the Victorian Era is the story of the...
During this time of conflict and suspicion, it is perhaps more important than ever to understand the beliefs and philosophies of other cultures. A Short History of Religion provides a useful guide to the world's most popular religions - Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism and Hinduism - describing their origins and history, beliefs, worship and sacred writings, but also investigates many of the smaller and lesser known religions as well as ...
2017 marks the 70th anniversary of the independence of India. This title covers the varied spectrum of the country's politics, history, religion, economy and society.
From ancient dynasties to economic powerhouse, this absorbing new introduction to more than 4, 000 years of Chinese history is a perfect beginner's guide to the history of one of the world's most powerful economies. All the key points in Chinese history are covered, including prehistoric China, the emergence of silk, and China today.
Features an introduction to the life and art of the famous Impressionist, and beautifully reproduced full-page artworks in an appealing hardback gift book.
