Deborah Cadbury is an award-winning British author and television producer who specializes in fundamental issues of science and history, and their effects on modern society. Her work, recognized with numerous international awards, delves deeply into how scientific discoveries and historical events have shaped our contemporary world. Cadbury excels at making complex subjects accessible and engaging, offering readers a profound understanding of the connections between past and present.
The narrative delves into the intense rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union for dominance in outer space, highlighting the pivotal roles of two visionary scientists: Wernher von Braun and Sergei Korolev. Their groundbreaking contributions and ambitions not only shaped the space race but also reflected the broader geopolitical tensions of the era. The book offers an engaging exploration of their lives and the monumental achievements that defined the quest for space exploration.
The personal lives of the British Royals were successfully kept out of the public eye by mutual agreement of the press and royal family, but this all changed in 1936 when King Edward VIII abdicated the throne and spurned his responsibility for the sake of the glamorous American socialite and divorcee, Wallis Simpson. During the Second World War, though, the world's press focused on the far more public conflict tearing nations apart, the royal romance provided light relief for the British public. But this relationship had a darker side, and in 'Princes at War', Deborah Cadbury reveals evidence that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor colluded with Hitler to take back the British throne from Edward's younger brother, King George VI, should Germany prevail in the War
'This is history as it should be. It is stunningly written, I could not put it down. This is the best account of the French Revolution I have ever read.' Alison Weir, author of 'Henry VIII, King and Court'
The extraordinary true story of progressive schoolteacher, Anna Essinger, the
woman who defied Hitler, smuggling her school and its pupils from Nazi Germany
to the safety of England
The race into space is defined by superpower rivalries, political paranoia, and technological achievements of the twentieth century. With the Cold War's end, a wealth of secrets has emerged, revealing the true heroes and villains of this monumental competition. In this gripping narrative, Deborah Cadbury contrasts American rocket designer Wernher von Braun, a former Nazi hastily rehabilitated by the US, with the enigmatic Russian engineer Sergei Korolev, known only as the 'Chief Designer.' Both were products of their era, yet their visions transcended time, and both were willing to make extraordinary sacrifices to realize their dreams.
Von Braun operated with virtually unlimited resources and the best global talent, while Korolev faced a shoestring budget, forcing his engineers to use cardboard boxes as drafting tables. Despite their vastly different circumstances, both men launched astronauts into space, uncertain of their safe return. The world watched as the American and Soviet teams, undeterred by potential disaster, fought fiercely for supremacy, knowing only one could claim victory.
Cadbury's account blends adventure and suspense with a poignant exploration of the human aspect of this epic struggle. Utilizing previously unseen source materials, she narrates a tale of Cold War intrigue, ambition, and the breathtaking journey beyond Earth’s confines.
This is the story of Gideon Mantell and Richard Owen, two 19th-century scientists, who revealed one of the most significant and exciting events in natural history - the existence of dinosaurs.
The delicious history of rival chocolate companies and their fascinating dynasties--the Lindts, Frys, Hersheys, Mars, and Nestles-- told by a descendant of the Cadbury family
Monika Niehaus, Diplom in Biologie, Promotion in Neuro- und Sinnesphysiologie, freiberuflich als Autorin (SF, Krimi, Sachbücher), Journalistin und naturwissenschaftliche Übersetzerin (englisch/französisch) tätig. Mag Katzen, kocht und isst gern in geselliger Runde. Trägerin des Martin-Wieland-Übersetzerpreises 2021.
Ludvík Karel, vévoda Normanský, prožil bezstarostné dětství v přepychovém paláci ve Versailles a jako čtyřletý se stal dědicem trůnu nejmocnějšího království v Evropě. Avšak během několika málo let se jeho osud zcela změnil. Monarchie padla, královská rodina byla uvězněna a chlapec se ocitl v rukou nelítostných revolucionářů. Když popravili jeho otce Ludvíka XVI., upnul se na milovanou matku, která se ho snažila všemožně chránit před necitelností žalářníků. Jak revoluční teror nabýval na síle, zhoršovaly se už tak děsivé podmínky uvězněných. Nakonec byl chlapec násilím odtržen od rodiny, načas se dostal na \"převýchovu\" do rukou násilnického ševce Simona, ale posléze skončil v naprosté izolaci. Uzamčen v maličké místnosti, zůstal chlapec zcela bez pomoci vydán napospas dozorcům a byl nucen nelidsky trpět. Co se za železnými mřížemi vlastně odehrávalo, je zahaleno rouškou milosrdného tajemství. Ludvíkův zdravotní stav se stále zhoršoval. Když zanedlouho za záhadných okolností ve věku pouhých deseti let zemřel, okamžitě se začaly šířit zvěsti o tom, že jeho smrt byla jen fingovaná. Následník trůnu je prý naživu, podařilo se mu uprchnout a ukrývá se v cizině. Autorka postupně rozplétá dvě století starou záhadu.
