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A revised and expanded edition of the classic, myth-shattering exploration of American family life during the Cold War

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In this compelling and no-holds-barred account of three Navy SEALs' long road to justice, bestselling author Patrick Robinson reveals for the first time the entire story- from the night the SEALs stormed the al-Qaeda stronghold to the cut-and-thrust drama in the courtroom, where the fate of these American heroes hung in the balance.

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Challenges the commonly held view of Britain in the twentieth century as a nation in decline. This title examines the political, social and economic changes that transformed Britain. It looks at how jobs and prices, food and shelter, and education and welfare, shaped society and explores such areas as architecture, sport and popular culture.

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The brutal Japanese treatment of allied prisoners of war, as well as countless thousands of Chinese civilians, during World War 2 has been well documented.

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The gripping personal story of a Falklands Fighter Ace.

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Sex, greed and treachery at the heart of a Tudor regime.
'Fascinating close-ups of outlandish Tudor behaviour' DAILY MAIL

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Far more than simply an architectural history - a study of private life as well as politics, diplomacy and court - it gives an entirely new and remarkable insight into the Tudor world.

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A thoughtful and fascinating portrait of England, told through the story of A. E. Housman and his much-loved poetry collection, A Shropshire Lad.

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Packed with facts and stories, this book helps you to learn how we would be as freezing cold as Siberia without the Gulf Stream; why we drive on the left-hand side of the road; and why the Midlands became the home of the British curry.

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How did a simple commodity, once the prized monopoly of kings and princes, become an essential ingredient in the lives of millions, before mutating yet again into the cause of a global health epidemic

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If Napoleon lost on 18 June 1815 (and that's a big 'if'), then whoever rules the universe got it wrong. As soon as the cannons stopped firing, French historians began re-writing history. The Duke of Wellington was beaten, they say, and then the Prussians jumped into the boxing ring, breaking all the rules of battle.

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A completely original history of one of the most extraordinary movements in the world the Girl Guides and how they helped win the war.

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Reveals the pivotal role played by the monks and scribes of Ireland in the development of Western culture and history.

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Explores the seminal contributions of Scotland to the development of modern Western civilization, discussing the impact of such ideals as democracy, freedom of speech, equal opportunity, and a commitment to education.

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Mark Stein is a playwright and screenwriter. His plays have been performed off-Broadway and at theaters throughout the country. His films include Housesitter, with Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn. He has taught at American University and Catholic University.

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Stein's new book looks at American history through the lens of its borders, but, while "How The States Got Their Shapes" told why, this book gives the who. This book reveals the human dimension in the historical arc with figures from the well-known to the obscure.

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The story of the decline of the Cuban Revolution over the last four decades, told through the lives of five ordinary Cuban citizens.

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We know what life was like for Victoria and Albert. But what was it like for a commoner like you or me How did it feel to cook with coal and wash with tea leaves Drink beer for breakfast and clean your teeth with cuttlefish Dress in whalebone and feed opium to the baby This book helps you teach what you need to know about 19th century living.

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The author grew up in war-torn Jerusalem, where as a boy he witnessed first-hand the poisonous consequences of fanaticism. In this book, he brings us face to face with fanaticism he suggests ways in which we can all respond.

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An enormous bestseller in Greece, this is a bold, witty and iconoclastic take on the story of Ancient Greece by a rising star in archaeology

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A highly topical and original investigation into the sectarian divide in Northern Ireland, published to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement.