They Knew They Were Pilgrims
- 464 pages
- 17 hours of reading
An ambitious new history of the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony, published for the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's landing číst celé
John Frayn Turner Books
John G. Turner is an author whose work delves into the history of religion and its intricate connections with American culture. He explores how faith shapes identity and how religious groups evolve within the broader societal landscape. Turner's scholarship offers a deep dive into the complexities of religious traditions and their historical roots, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of diverse spiritual paths. His research illuminates the enduring impact of religion on the human experience.
Blackheath Harriers (now Blackheath & Bromley Harriers AC) was founded in 1869, making it one of the oldest running clubs in the world. It's Club magazine, the Gazette, was first produced in 1898. John E Turner has pieced together extracts from the first 50 years, 1898-1948, and served up a fascinating and entertaining slice of not just Club history but also social history.
The only authorised biography of the number one Battle of Britain ace, who had lost both legs pre-war. Publication marks the 100th anniversary of Baders birth.
Banking in Crisis
- 253 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Can the lessons of the past help us to prevent another banking collapse in the future? This is the first full account of the rise and fall of British banking stability over two hundred years, shedding new light on why banking systems crash and on the factors underpinning banking stability.
This is the moving biography of a wartime Bomb Disposal officer who was blinded in an explosion in September 1943.
In the 1980s the world spent an enormous amount on preparations for war. Originally published in 1985, this book was for those who wanted to know what was happening. What new missiles were being built? What was happening in outer space? What are the facts about chemical weapons?
Na základě historických záznamů, úředních zpráv a částečně i vzpomínek přímých účastníků vojenských operací autor sestavil kaleidoskop sedmnácti "skororeportáží", v nichž v hlavních rolích vystupují vojenští letci britských specializovaných jednotek - Royal Flying Corps a Royal Air Force. Časové určení jednotlivých kapitol je omezeno lety 1. a 2. světové války.
