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A unique portrait of one of the great British statesmen of the twentieth century.

Set in May 1945, the narrative captures the atmosphere of celebration in Britain as the nation rejoices in victory and honors Winston Churchill's leadership. The story explores the complexities of post-war life, reflecting on the impact of the war on society and the changes that lie ahead. It delves into themes of hope, resilience, and the challenges of rebuilding a nation after conflict, highlighting the emotional and social landscape of a country on the brink of a new era.

Set in a dystopian future London, the narrative explores themes of extreme poverty and authoritarianism. The city is marked by third-world conditions, with tuc-tucs navigating the streets, reflecting a stark contrast to its historical grandeur. The story delves into the struggles of its inhabitants under a tyrannical government, highlighting the resilience and desperation of those living in this altered reality.

The story of Stoke City's kit man, Neil Baldwin, memorably played by Toby Jones in the 2014 BBC2 television film Marvellous, which received widespread critical acclaim.

Video is big news. Everyone is doing it, but how do you avoid getting burned? How do you ensure proper returns from it? The New Fire explains what makes video such a powerful communications medium. It looks at how it has finally come of age with the Technological Revolution and what this means for businesses. It examines how that shows you how to define your audience, your strategy and find stories that deliver results. Video is The New Fire. This book will help you harness it, powering your brand, your business, your people to new levels.

An incisive and optimistic analysis of the re-emergence of a socialist Labour Party by two journalists, longstanding Labour activists. A narrative that neatly sidesteps the current media obsession, seeking to explain what this process of rebirth could mean for British politics.

Flavia, a journalist recently transitioned from the BBC to a tabloid newspaper, is tasked with uncovering scandals about her former friend, now a government official. While she aims to expose serious corruption, her ambitions clash with the interests of her editor and the chief whip, who have their own agendas. The story intricately weaves the dynamics between three women and two men, highlighting the challenges and ethical dilemmas in the world of tabloid journalism.

Blair Inc.: The Money, The Power, The Scandals takes a close look at the complex financial structures in Blair's world. From the many layers of tax liability to the multiple conflicts of interest produced by his increasing web of relationships, this book exposes the private dealings of this very public figure.

John Beckett was a rising political star. Elected as Labour's youngest M.P. in 1924, he was constantly in the news and tipped for greatness. But ten years later he was propaganda chief for Mosley's fascists, and one of Britain's three best known anti-Semites. Yet his mother, whom he loved, was a Jew. Her ancestors were Solomons, Isaacs and Jacobsons, originally from Prussia. He successfully hid his Jewish ancestry all his life - he said his mother's family were "fisher folk from the east coast." His son, the author of this book, acclaimed political biographer and journalist Francis Beckett, did not discover the truth until John Beckett had been dead for years. He left Mosley and founded the National Socialist League with William Joyce, later Lord Haw Haw, and spent the war years in prison, considered a danger to the war effort. For the rest of his life, and all of Francis Beckett's childhood, John Beckett and his family were closely watched by the security services. Their devious machinations, traced in records only recently released, damaged chiefly his young family. This is a fascinating and brutally honest account of a troubled man in turbulent times.

The book examines the legacy of the baby boomers, a generation shaped by the post-World War II era and the transformative 1960s. It contends that, despite experiencing newfound freedoms and prosperity, the children of the sixties ultimately betrayed earlier and later generations. The author posits that the true outcome of this vibrant decade is one of disillusionment and disappointment, suggesting a complex and critical reflection on the societal changes initiated during that time.