Trenches to Trams is a vivid social and military history bringing to life the story of an ordinary Bristolian who experienced extraordinary times. George Pine was one of four brothers from Easton who all fought in the First World War. George was awarded the DCM for gallantry and was injured three times while serving with the Gloucestershire Regiment. He experienced the horrors of the Somme and Passchendaele.

pOriginally published in English in 1986, this book offers a concise summary of the contribution Fritz Fischer and his school made to German historiography in the 20th century and in particular draws attention to continuity in the development and power structures of the German Reich between 1871 and 1945. After 1866 the traditional elites wanted to avoid fundamental changes in society, expecting a

EAN: 9780313223136Littlefield Daniel F. Jr.Greenwood Pub Group

Includes picturesbrIncludes a bibliography for further readingbrThe word mafia, Sicilian in origin, is synonymous with Italy, but Italy is home to several different mafias, with three being particularly notorious. While the Cosa Nostra of western Sicily is the most infamous, other powerful groups include the ferocious \'Ndrangheta of Calabria and the Camorra, the third-largest mafia, which is active

pbFrom the 1 Amazon Charts bestselling author of iDaughters of the Lakei comes an enthralling spellbinder of love, death, and a woman on the edge.bppAfter a devastating loss, Brynn Wilder escapes to Wharton, a tourist town on Lake Superior, to reset. Checking into a quaint boardinghouse for the summer, she hopes to put her life into perspective. In her fellow lodgers, she finds a friendly company of

This lively board book features soccer-playing animals. Told with a simple text, it reads in the form of a sportscast and is full of both action words and animal names. Die cuts on every page keep the ball in the game. It\'s the perfect little book for young readers who love to play

pbA twisty, compelling new novel about one woman\'s complicated relationship with her mother-in-law that ends in death... bppFrom the moment Lucy met her husband\'s mother, Diana, she was kept at arm\'s length. Diana was exquisitely polite, and properly friendly, but Lucy knew that she was not what Diana envisioned. But who could fault Diana She was a pillar of the community, an advocate for social

pElly Elephant\'s New Brother is a rhyming bedtime story for young children. The book\'s beautiful colorful illustrations are sure to be enjoyed by young readers of all ages. ppElly Elephant has been looking forward to her new brother\'s arrival. However, when the baby arrives, Elly is jealous that her parents no longer have any time for her. She decides to run away, until her friends explain that

BABADADA dictionaries are visual language education Simple learning takes center stage. In a BABADADA dictionary images and language merge into a unit that is easy to learn and remember. Each book contains over 1000 black-and-white illustrations. The goal is to learn the basics of a language much faster and with more fun than possible with a complicated text dictionary. This book is based on the very

JOURNAL AND LETTERS OF THE REV. HENRY MARTYN by B.D. FELLOW. PREFACE TO THE AiVERICAN EDITION - THERE is 110 modern name dearer to the clizrcli than that of Henry Dlartyn. A volume from his pen on any subject could not fail to interest the Christian public, nlucli more one like this, which contains the records of his heart. 111 those vho have read his life, will earnestly desire to read his Letters

pThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.ppThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity individual or corporate has a copyright on the body of the work.ppScholars believe,

pThis book is a collection of essays written by and interviews with working composers for film and television, and video games, exploring the business side of composing, addressing the lack of understanding about career development and business responsibilities as they relate to composers.ppOver 30 industry professionals, composers, directors, educators and business agents at all levels dispel myths

Beginner\'s Guide to Drawing Manga Faces, Heads and Hair is an interactive workbook that builds the basic and beginner fundamentals of drawing the manga face across each chapter, with step-by-step visual tutorials, accompanied by practice pages. Tutorials include young and old men and women\'s faces in front view, profile and 34 view. The budding artist will begin with facial shapes, move to features

pPersonas is the first in a series of four. Ian Trahan is a science prodigy with a genius streak like no other. Growing up in New Orleans Louisiana, under the strict guidance of a deacon with a dark side, the reader will soon understand why he chose the life of crime. His understanding and use of DNA, computer hacking and looking like the guy next door, or whom ever he chooses to be, compiles a realistic

EAN: 9781607418375Nova Science Publishers Inc 2010

EAN: 9780753432556Taylor BarbaraPan Macmillan 2012Steer your way through today\'s hot topics

pThe iRoutledge Handbook of Sport Historyi is a new and innovative survey of the discipline of sport history. ppGlobal in scope, it examines the key contemporary issues in sports historiography, sheds light on previously ignored topics, and sets an intellectual agenda for the future development of the discipline. The book explores both traditional and non-traditional methodologies in sport history,

bThe definitive biography and photographic record of George Hurrell, the famed photographer who shot the most iconic images of classic Hollywood legends--now featuring new and upgraded images.b p George Hurrell was called the Rembrandt of Hollywood. Before his arrival, movie star portraits were soft focus and undistinguished, derivative of the Main Street USA portrait salon. Hurrell instituted a sharp,

EAN: 9781266198120DesJardins JosephMcGraw-Hill Education 2023

Includes picturesbrIncludes excerpts of contemporary accountsbrIncludes a bibliography for further readingbrThe war power is of necessity an inherent power in every sovereign nation. It is the power of self-reservation and that power has no limits other than the extent of the emergency. - Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer, December 1918brWhile the period from 1945-1955 was the longest and most extensive