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View book details for The Royal Corps of Signals
Unit Histories of the Corps (1920-2001) and its Antecedents
The ability to communicate is a prerequisite for success both in military and civil life. Surprisingly, everyone expects access to communications, but rarely wonders how it is achieved. The purpose of this book is to bring into focus one of …
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The Namibian - Angolan - South African Border War - Memoirs of a Military Commander
For his exploits and astuteness, Roland de Vries has rightfully been called the Rommel of the SADF. In this forthright, warts-and-all but compassionate autobiography he recounts the fascinating story of the transformation of a small, colonial army into, pound-for-pound, the …
View book details for Jet Age Man
SAC B-47 and B-52 Operations in the Early Cold War
The events in Jet Age Man took place during the early Cold War, an era that will go down as a period when civilization teetered on the edge of the abyss. To some, nuclear deterrence appeared as utter madness, and …
View book details for Great Lakes Holocaust
First Congo War, 19961997
Great Lakes Holocaust' is the first in two volumes covering military operations in Zaire - as the Congo was named from 1971 until 1997 - and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the turn of the 21st century. This volume …
View book details for The Whole Armour of God
Anglican Army Chaplains in the Great War
The Whole Armour of God examines and reassesses the role of the Anglican army chaplains in the Great War. The tensions and ambiguities of their role in the trenches resulted in criticism of their achievements. As with other groups such …
Alongside the commercial cinema of narrative and spectacle there has always been another practice - call it avant-garde, experimental or artists' film (as opposed to art cinema). It is this work that Nicky Hamlyn, himself an acclaimed film-maker in the …
Daniel is famous. He has walked away from disaster and turned it into art. As he prepares for the ultimate exhibition of his life, the headlines proclaim him unbreakable. But inside, Daniel is falling apart. LJ has always been a …
On the face of it, Gabriel Axel's Babette's Feast (1989) is a film in which the eyes and mouths of religious zealots are opened to the glories of the sensual world. It is a critique of what Nietzsche called life-denying …
'A magnificently readable tour of theatrical history conducted by our best-informed living critic.' - Michael Billington'Benedict Nightingale's characteristically witty, insightful and enthusiastic reports make you wish you'd been sitting next to him during his greatest moments in the theatre.' Ian …
Examining the legal history of the order to pay money initiating a funds transfer, the author tracks basic principles of modern law to those that governed the payment order of Antiquity and the Middle Ages. Exploring the legal nature of …
This text looks at 'Titanic', the first film to earn over a billion dollars at the global box-office. This epic film reimagines one of the defining events of the 20th century through the lens of American romanticism.
View book details for In Defence of the Ordinary
Everyday Awakenings
'A splendid work of art, In Defence of the Ordinary returns drama, pleasure and awakening to everyday life ... in the tradition of cultural critics like Ashis Nandy and Umberto Eco... The book is one of a kind.'-Prathama Banerjee is …
Winner of the James Tait Black Prize for Drama 2020What people you know can party through all of the earth's elements?Carnival is here. The streets of Notting Hill are alive with history and amongst the pulsating soca, dazzling colour, and …
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Fox vs. Pitt
Charles James Fox and William Pitt the Younger were the two political giants of their day - the greatest of orators, and the fiercest of rivals. But did the two men have anything in common? Each was a younger son …
View book details for Human Rights Commitments of Islamic States
Sharia, Treaties and Consensus
This book examines the legal nature of Islamic states and the human rights they have committed to uphold. It begins with an overview of the political history of Islam, and of Islamic law, focusing primarily on key developments of the …
View book details for Italy and the Middle East
Geopolitics, Dialogue and Power during the Cold War
Italy played a vital role in the Cold War dynamics that shaped the Middle East in the latter part of the 20th century. It was a junior partner in the strategic plans of NATO and warmly appreciated by some Arab …
"[A] well-plotted survey." Total FilmIn 100 American Horror Films, Barry Keith Grant presents entries on 100 films from one of American cinema's longest-standing, most diverse and most popular genres, representing its rich history from the silent era - D.W. Griffith's …
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Health Governance after Brexit
What does the UK's exit from the EU mean for health and the NHS? This book explains the legal and practical implications of Brexit on the NHS: its staffing; especially on the island of Ireland; medicines, medical devices and equipment; …
The Teacher Toolkit Guides turn the theory of education into practical ideas for your classroom. From Ross Morrison McGill, bestselling author of Mark. Plan. Teach. and Teacher Toolkit, this book highlights the importance of questioning in challenging pupils, checking for …
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Essays in EU Law in Honour of Alan Dashwood
This collection celebrates the career of Professor Alan Dashwood, a leading member of the generation of British academics who organised, explained and analysed what we now call European Union law for the benefit of lawyers trained in the common law …
View book details for The Essence of Truth
On Plato's Cave Allegory and Theaetetus
The Essence of Truth is an examination of the most fundamental theme in Heidegger's philosophy: the difference between truth as 'the unhiddenness of beings' and truth as 'the correctness of propositions'. Based on a course of lectures delivered at the …
Equity, the body of law developed in the English Court of Chancery, has a long and distinguished history. In the twenty-first century it continues to be an important regulator of both commercial and personal dealings, as well as informing statutory …
View book details for Commercialising Celebrity Persona
Intellectual Property Law and Practice
This book investigates the commercialisation of celebrity persona in the UK, New York, and California. Interviews with 68 practitioners across the advertising, merchandising, film, and video game industries provide insight on the differences in approaches across jurisdictions, as well as …
Recent decades have witnessed an impressive process of normative development in international law. Numerous new treaties have been concluded, at global and regional levels, establishing far-reaching international legal and regulatory regimes in important areas such as human rights, international trade, …
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The ultimate guide to teaching secondary maths
An all-encompassing guide to mastering teaching maths in secondary schools, Succeeding as a Maths Teacher is a unique manual that gives advice and guidance for maths teachers at all stages of their career. This handbook not only offers foundational advice …
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