Karen Farrington Book order (chronological)

In 1940, as Britain braced for war, a group of poor London girls were dispatched to a children's home in Ascot to escape the merciless Luftwaffe bombing. At Englemere Wood they came under the care of the formidable but kindly Matron Doris Bailey - the Angel of Englemere - who cherished each girl as her own. Through first-hand accounts from the surviving girls, their stories and anecdotes shed light on life at the time - from the emotional upheaval of evacuation to adventures on the royal grounds of their new home - and the work of a woman who helped save a generation.

The new book in the heart-warming WW2 family saga series!

Set against the backdrop of war, three friends navigate unexpected transformations in their lives and relationships. As they face challenges and confront their fears, the story explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the impact of conflict on personal growth. With a compelling narrative that captures the essence of their journey, this book delves into the complexities of their evolving dynamics, making it a poignant read. Anna Jacobs highly recommends this gripping tale of change and endurance.

Uplifting and heartwarming: drama, courage and romance at Marlow's department store this Christmas

The new book in the heart-warming WW2 family saga series! 'Just the balm our souls need right now' Women's Weekly

This updated paperback edition features new stories from the Workshop of Dreams. Many of us have cherished items stored away, passed down through generations, that we can't bear to part with despite their wear and tear. The skilled craftspeople from the popular BBC series are devoted to restoring these heirlooms, understanding that their true value lies not in money, but in the memories and narratives they embody. In this captivating book, you'll enter the Workshop of Dreams to discover poignant family stories showcased in the series. Each item, from a dazzling sequinned dress of a circus performer to a pump organ brought from Jamaica by a Windrush generation member, is vividly brought to life and meticulously restored by the Repair Shop experts. Their contributions expand these narratives, creating a heartfelt tribute to our shared history. With a foreword by Jay Blades, this collection serves as a touching homage to the past and an insightful glimpse into social history. The book highlights the dedication of Repair Shop experts like Steve Fletcher, Will Kirk, and others, who skillfully revive invaluable pieces of family heritage, infusing new life into the stories they carry.

A glorious insight into Britain over the last 150 years, 'Great Victorian Railway Journeys' shows how the modern British landscape was opened up to the public as well as ensuring that Britain had a modern transport system to drive its burgeoning economy and overseas empire.

Lifeboats occupy a particular place in people's hearts as unpaid volunteers regularly take to their boats often in extremely adverse conditions to rescue others from the sea.

Kniha Svět za mřížemi vypráví o nejhorších a nejlépe střežených věznicích světa a o těch nejtěžších zločincích, kteří tyto věznice obývají. Od Alcatrazu a Ďábelských ostrovů k francouzskému La Santé a americkému Boscobelu, je tato kniha příběhem nekonečné hry kočky s myší mezi odsouzenci a dozorci, kteří se je snaží udržet za čtyřmi vysokými zdmi"Velkého domu". Na čtenáře čekají očitá svědectví o represivních vězeňských režimech a o lidech, kteří proti nim bojují, o hrůzných hierarchiích, jež fungují mezi jednotlivými vězni, o životě v celách smrti, o vzpourách a braní rukojmí, o šikaně ze strany dozorců i mezi vězni navzájem, stejně jako o odvážných (a ve většině případů pošetilých) pokusech o útěk. Kniha vás poutavým způsobem zavede za veřejně známou slupku, do skytého světa zločinu a trestu, plného korupce, sadisticých trestů, obchodů s drogami a vražd vězňů.

This book illuminates previously unexplored areas of the paranormal for a highly motivated readership group. Here are spine-chilling accounts of ghosts, humans with paranormal powers, and mass hallucination. It intelligently explores phenomena that defy logical explanation, such us UFOs and alien abduction. This fascinating book offers a thorough enquiry into the darkest secrets and weirdest occurrences of the paranormal.

Podtitul: Nejpodivnější tajemství našeho světa. Naše planeta je zdrojem mnoha nevysvětlitelných sil a zázraků, zahalených závojem tajemství. Při jejich zkoumání nás neohromuje to, kolik toho už víme, nýbrž to, jak moc toho ještě musíme objevit. Autorka shrnuje výsledky nejnovějšího výzkumu tajemných a bizarních jevů, které přitahují lidstvo po staletí.

America's only self-declared emperor, the "old soldier" who wouldn't die, the greatest carpetbagger - these are just a few of the fanciful real-life characters profiled in this inexhaustible trivia book. The author covers a happily wide range of subjects, from "the greatest slot machine cheat" who defied odds of 230,000 to 1, to the comic confusion of "US" with "Uncle Sam," to the "American town names to give you the creepy crawlies" like Black Gnat, Kentucky. Meticulously fact-checked, this book brings the minutiae of a culture and country into sharp focus. The perfect road-trip companion, Everything You Didn't Need to Know About the USA is crammed with weird and wacky facts about every state in the union.

V běhu dějin Počínaje Akkady přes Asyřany, Římany, Mongoly, Aztéky, Habsburky a Brity až po Američany, se pojem "světová říše" používá k označení různých druhů moci v rozdílných epochách, všichni vnucovali především hospodářskou diktaturu odlehlým oblastem a národům. Zastírání politické moci je pro světovou říši a její potřeby typické. Vznik říše s sebou přináší automaticky mnoho strádání pro podrobené národy, přesto znamená významný přínos ke stabilitě a blahobytu. Mnohé říše se staly hnací silou sociálního, politického a technologického pokroku. Co však je příčinou rozpínavosti některého národa, jeho potřeby ovládat jiné? Atlas světových říší využívá účelně zpracovaných mapek, barevných ilustrací a fotografií a v jejich kombinaci s erudovaným textem sleduje a vysvětluje stále se proměňující pojetí pojmu "světová říše" od starých Akkadů na území dnešního Iráku až po supervelmoci 21. století.

Karen Farrington schildert die Entdeckungsreisen von den alten Ägyptern bis heute und zeichnet ein lebendiges Bild der Entdecker, ihrer Persönlichkeiten und ihrer Schicksale..

Von den Anfängen menschlicher Glaubensvorstellungen über Stammesriten bis zu den großen Weltreligionen: Das aufwändig illustrierte Sachbuch geht auf Spurensuche in allen Erdteilen: vom Christentum, Islam und Buddhismus über den Glauben der Azteken und Maya bis zu den afrikanischen Völkern und australischen Ureinwohnern.

W mroku dziejów: Merlin, przesądy i zabobony, Halloween, czarownice, sabaty czarownic, inkwizytorzy Biała magia: alchemia, amulety i talizmany, rośliny, zwierzęta, mistycyzm plemienny Na bezdrożach wiedzy: satanizm, czarna magia, faust, opętanie, egzorcyzmy, ouija, klątwy i omeny Duchy, upiory i postacie z legend: nawiedzone domy, duchy, poltergeist, wampiry, wilkołaki i elfy Magia, kulty i współczesne czarownictwo: Wudu, Zombi, Druidzi, Rasputin, St Germain, Carl Jung, Aleitster Crowley i Alex Sanders Mistycy i jasnowidzowie: Nostradamus, parapsychiczne uzdolnienia, media, Uri Geller Tajemnice ciała i umysłu: uzdrawianie, psychokineza, teleportacja, poprzednie wcielenia, aniołowie Wróżbiarstwo Tajemnicza Ziemia

Hardcover edition with original dust jacket. Jacket has slight shelf wear on back cover. Otherwise, this book is in perfect condition, with no marks, tears, stains, highlighting, or evidence of use; binding is tight and solid.

Zeigt, wie die Platzierung von Gegenständen und die Verwendung von Farben im Zuhause und am Arbeitsplatz die eigene Einstellung und das Wohlbefinden verbessern können.

Demonstrates how the placement of objects and use of color in the home and the workplace can improve one's outlook and well-being.

Over 100 full-color photographs. Herbs are among the oldest cultivated plants, and of course, spices, with their various flavorful and preservative properties, have long been sought after. Their manifold uses are legendary and have enriched the lives of people for millennia. Along with a history of their place in culture, this volume contains an extensive directory of herbs and spices including such culinary classics as turmeric, saffron, and coriander, as well as many lesser-known types., Today, more than ever before, people are becoming increasingly interested in trying and using these exotic and potent ingradients. This handsomely illustrated guide will enable you to explore this rich culinary area with full confidence.

Quartband im grellsten Illustrierten-Layout mit vielen grauslichen Abbildungen und facettenartigen, schlichten Begleittexten. Die britische Autorin bringt neben diversen Varianten von Grausamkeiten und Sensationellem auch viel Angelsächsisches. Es fehlen nicht Caligula u.a. historische Personen als Täter und Opfer, dazu die einprägsamsten Schrecken aus Inquisition, Hexenverfolgung, Verbannung, Kolonien, Militär und von unmenschlichen Haftbedingungen. Aus öffentlichen Bibliotheken ist mir kein ähnlicher, derart den Voyeurismus bedienender Titel bekannt. R. von Dülmen (ID 43/85) und K. B. Leder (BA 9/80, 184) sind nicht vergleichbar. Wie Guillotine und elektrischer Stuhl funktionieren, läßt sich woanders nachlesen. Das Buch bringt Ausleihzahlen, aber noch mehr Ärger und Probleme. (Elke Günther)

Indhold: Section 1. The Soldiers War. Section 2. War at Sea. Section 3. Battle for the Skies.

Contemporary accounts, personal recollections and a host of personal reminiscences and anecdotes accompany this compelling narrative of the war.

Explores the roller-coaster ride that is life and investigates our ambiguous attitudes to failure.

This book looks at some of the more inexplicable aspects of our lives, and seeks to uncover the truth behind the stories that have become popular currency in our sceptical culture. Its investigations encompass a vast number of unanswered questions that have tormented some of the most brilliant intellects in recent years. If you want to know the latest information about the death of Marilyn Monroe, the existence of Atlantis and the malign power of curses, you will find all the facts here, presented in an objective manner so that you can make up your own mind. Fated Destiny presents the truth and nothing but the truth. It does not seek to sensationalize- but then it doesn't need to. At times, the facts are sensational enough.

"The book delves into some fantastic events and comes up with some extraordinary conclusion."

"Investigates the compelling stories of the rich and famous and exposes the tragedies that money can all too often buy."

This book looks at some of the more inexplicable aspects of our lives, and seeks to uncover the truth behind the stories that have become popular currency in our sceptical culture. Its investigations encompass a vast number of unanswered questions that have tormented some of the most brilliant intellects in recent years. If you want to know the latest information about the death of Marilyn Monroe, the existence of Atlantis and the malign power of curses, you will find all the facts here, presented in an objective manner so that you can make up your own mind. Fated Destiny presents the truth and nothing but the truth. It does not seek to sensationalize- but then it doesn't need to. At times, the facts are sensational enough.

Sections on Suspicious Circumstances (including Evlis' death and Jimmy Hoffa), Bizarre But True (including Jones and Koresh and David Icke) and Curses, Jinxes and Superstitions (including Vampires and Numerology)