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  • The Bramall Papers

    Reflections on War and Peace

    by Bramall ...
    "Bramall . . . became the finest military theorist of his generation. His sage words should be required reading for politicians of all hues." — The Daily TelegraphOver the course of his seventy-five-year career Field Marshal Bramall or Dwin as he is universally known has been in the forefront of military thinking. Clearly destined to reach the pinnacle of his profession he shone in a succession of ... Read more

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  • Haunted Barnsley

    From the well-known to the never-before published, Haunted Barnsley documents a vast array of hauntings, spectres and ghost folklore from all over Barnsley and the surrounding area. The authors have personally investigated many of the haunted locations featured in the book, and share their first-hand experiences alongside the histories and myths. Including haunted local landmarks such as the Mill ... Read more

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  • The Cultural Politics of Austerity

    Past and Present in Austere Times

    by R. Bramall ...
    Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
    This timely book examines austerity's conflicted meanings, from austerity chic and anti-austerity protest to economic and eco-austerity. Bramall's compelling text explores the presence and persuasiveness of the past, developing a new approach to the historical in contemporary cultural politics. ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Midwives in History and Society

    Series series Routledge Revivals
    Originally published in 1986, this book examines the history of midwifery, concentrating on 19th and 20th Century Britain. It shows how the evolution of the midwife has been influenced by cultural waves which started in the Near East and Egypt in pre-classical times and slowly spread Northwards and Eastwards over Europe. The authors emphasize the effects of specialization and professionalization ... Read more

    $49.99 USD

  • Secret Science: The Amazing World Beyond Your Eyes

    Illustrated by Dan Bramall ...
    The second hilarious book for curious kids from the UK and Ireland's best-loved comedian, Dara O Briain!So you think everyday life is boring?! WHAT?! Hoo-ee, are you wrong!No, seriously. There's so much EXTRAORDINARY science going on right from the minute you wake up to when you go to sleep. Actually, while you're asleep, too.Science is a non-stop EVERYWHERE, everything adventu... ... Read more

    $9.09 USD

  • Beyond the Sky

    Illustrated by Dan Bramall ...
    One of UK and Ireland's best-loved comedians, Dara O Briain, takes you on a journey from the safety of your comfiest chair to the furthest reaches of space (and beyond!)So you want to go into space?WHY?!(No, really - it's sort of a terrible idea. We humans are perfectly designed for life on Earth. We can walk around, breathe, drink water, eat vegetables, read books, not get poisoned or crushed to ... Read more

    $8.09 USD

  • Public Schools and the Second World War

    A historical analysis of the contribution of Great Britain's public schools to the conduct of World War II.Following their ground-breaking book on Public Schools and the Great War, David Walsh and Anthony Seldon now examine how those same schools fared in the Second World War. They use eye-witness testimony to recount stories of resilience and improvisation in 1940 as the likelihood of invasion ... Read more

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  • Surviving the Nazi Onslaught

    The Defence of Calais to the Death March for Freedom

    Ted Taylor, 1st Battalion, The Rifle Brigade, was sent to France in May 1940 as part of Calais Force. Initially sent to open up supply lines to the rapidly retreating BEF, they soon found themselves defending Calais against the might of the 10th Panzer Division. Outnumbered by at least three to one they held out for 4 days until they ran out of ammunition and were forced to surrender.For the next ... Read more

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    The Home Guard and the Defence of the United Kingdom, 1940–1944

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  • Childbirth Without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth

    In an age where birth has often been overtaken by obstetrics, Dr Dick-Read's philosophy is still as fresh and relevant as it was when he originally wrote this book. He unpicks every possible root cause of western woman's fear and anxiety in pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding and does so with overwhelming heart and empathy. Essential reading for all parents-to-be, childbirth educators, ... Read more

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  • Death, Disease & Dissection

    The Life of a Surgeon-Apothecary 1750–1850

    by Suzie Grogan ...
    " A deep dive into the education and lives of a medical professional's life over the span of 100 years . . . A good addition to any medical historian's library " ( The Lazy Historian).Imagine performing surgery on a patient without anesthetic or administering medicine that could kill or cure. Welcome to the world of the surgeon-apothecary.During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, significant ... Read more

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  • Dowding of Fighter Command

    Victor of the Battle of Britain

    An extensive biography of the life and distinguished military career of the Scottish air chief marshal.Making full use of archival sources, studies by other scholars, and information provided by family members, Vincent Orange has completed the first biography of Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding to cover his entire life.Soldier, pilot, wireless pioneer, squadron commander, spiritualist, champion ... Read more

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