Stephen Walsh Book order (chronological)

The graphic novel presents the extraordinary life of comedian Tony Hancock through a blend of visual storytelling and narrative, featuring Hancock's own humorous interruptions that showcase his personality and perspective. This unique approach highlights both his comedic genius and the challenges he faced, offering an engaging and insightful look into the legacy of a beloved figure in entertainment.

Connects theory with real-life criminal cases in a clear and engaging way, providing a valuable companion to those studying forensic psychology.

"A wife yearns to escape the tight-fisted confines of a package holiday. A boy dreams of footballing greatness as his mother mourns a loss. A man tries to assemble an absent child's playhouse, with impossible instructions and too much beer. A woman seeks clarity from automated voices. A father is distracted from Christmas tree shopping with his son by the looming pressure of quarterly sales targets. Shine/Variance captures the tiny crises and wonders of daily life with warmth, wit and decisive clarity. Ordinary people - commuters, call centre workers, children and parents - struggle for stability while craving more, and the schism between expectation and reality is only rarely bridged. Yet, amidst the faltering, recognition and bright moments of hope still illuminate their days. Fresh, tender and darkly funny, these stories are a window into the longings, frustrations and painfully human connections of ordinary life from a remarkable new voice in fiction."--Back cover

The emergence of Russian classical music in the nineteenth century, following Mikhail Glinka, is a remarkable story. In the 1860s, five talented composers in St. Petersburg—Mily Balakirev, César Cui, Alexander Borodin, Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov, and Modest Musorgsky—despite minimal technical training, created some of the most beloved music in history. Stephen Walsh presents a vivid portrait of this group, known as the Five or moguchaya kuchka (the Mighty Little Heap). These friends and competitors reflect the cultural ferment of their time. The narrative is rich with detail, showcasing Borodin composing while conducting chemistry research, Balakirev mentoring Musorgsky, and Cui producing operas amid his military career. Musorgsky's journey from writing songs to creating the monumental Boris Godunov, all while battling poverty and depression, is particularly compelling. Influential figures like Vissarion Belinsky and Nikolay Chernïshevsky shape the cultural landscape, with critic Vladimir Stasov providing often combative support. Stephen Walsh, an accomplished musical scholar and biographer, adeptly tells this story with insight and flair, making the account both significant and enjoyable.

Eine ausführliche Schilderung der entscheidenden Schlacht des Zweiten Weltkriegs, die zur Vernichtung der deutschen sechsten Armee führte und einen Wendepunkt des Krieges im Osten markierte. Hervorragend dokumentiert durch zahlreiche Aufnahmen, darunter bisher unveröffentlichte Fotos aus erst jetzt zugänglichen sowjetischen Archiven. Die sechsundsiebzig Tage und Nächte, die zwischen dem 19. November 1942 und dem 02. Februar 1943 liegen, werden noch lange mit dem Schicksalswort “Stalingrad” belastet sein. 220.000 deutsche Soldaten haben damals geglaubt, nur für eine Zeitlang nach Stalingrad zu gehen, und sie sind für eine Ewigkeit dort geblieben. 123.000 traten den Weg in die Gefangenschaft an, und nicht ganz 5.000 sind heimgekehrt.

Osprey's examination of the situation on the United States home front during World War II (1939-1945). The outbreak of World War II in Europe in 1939 led to cautious attempts to raise volunteer organizations among American men and women, to back the armed forces in the event of the USA becoming directly involved in the conflict. The attack on Pearl Harbor caused a huge surge of patriotic response, and voluntary enlistment in a wide range of auxiliary and civilian support services, as well as the armed forces, swelled vastly. Looking first at the background and general character of wartime life in the States, Alejandro de Quesada covers the main services, providing an interesting comparison with the conditions on the British Home Front and the experiences of other countries caught up in the war, examining organizations from the Red Cross to the Coast Guard. Full-color artwork reconstructions of the uniforms of over a dozen services are a unique feature of this book.

Kniha líčí život vojáků vybavených zbraněmi s doutnákovým zámkem, počínaje dobou vlády královny Alžběty, kdy začaly být tyto zbraně v Anglii používány, až do konce 17. století, kdy je nahradily zbraně křesadlové. Poznejte všední život vojáka a jeho výstroj i výzbroj v době, kdy došlo k pokusu španělské Armady o invazi do Anglie, k anglické občanské válce, restauraci i slavné revoluci.

Brand New . PAPERBACK., FIRST PUBLISHED by VEGAN society, 2003.Binding is tight and intact. Boarders are clean, straight and edges sharp. Perfectly crisp corners.Pages are clean and unmarked, unused/unread , excellent condition overall. See photos for exact details.

The Matchlock Musketeer follows the lives of soldiers armed with this weapon from its adoption by the English in Queen Elizabeth's reign until its replacement with the flintlock at the end of the 17th century. It was used extensively during the Armada Campaign (1588), the English Civil War (1642-1651), The Restoration (1660) and the Glorious Revolution (1688). The musketeer's experience in battle, skirmish, siege and camp saw both change and continuity during this period. The common experiences of the musketeer (including digging trenches, firing and fighting, and life on campaign) are explored in this title.

Kniha zachycuje bitvu o Stalingrad, která znamenala zlom v průběhu 2. světové války, potupný konec Hitlerova tažení na východ a zničení německé 6. armády. Nově přináší na 400 převážně nezveřejněných fotografií z bojů o město na Volze, získaných z někdejších sovětských vojenských archivů.