Peter Thompson is Sydney Mayer Lecturer in Early American History at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of St. Cross College.
Set in late 1944 during the Pacific War, a select group of Australian and British commandos embarks on a critical covert operation. Their objective is to inflict significant damage on enemy shipping by targeting Japanese vessels anchored in Singapore Harbour. This high-stakes mission highlights the strategic importance of disrupting enemy supply lines and showcases the bravery and skill of the commandos involved.
Over forty years Thomas Jefferson and William Short forged a deep and intense relationship that both characterized in paternal and filial terms. Heir through Hope examines this relationship and its impact on Jefferson's moral and political judgments--on revolutionary violence, the economics of slavery, the value of marriage--central to his wider thought.
This reprint offers a faithful reproduction of the original text from 1863, preserving the historical context and language of its time. Readers can explore the themes, characters, and narrative style that reflect the era in which it was written, providing a glimpse into the past and its literary conventions. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in classic literature and historical insights.
Exploring the dynamic world of journalism in the 1960s, the narrative delves into the lives of four influential newspaper barons, highlighting the complexities of press power and its misuse. The author presents a vivid portrayal of Robert Maxwell as a corporate psychopath, while also tracing the tragic arc of his daughter, Ghislaine Maxwell, from her early days at the Daily Mirror to her courtroom confrontation decades later. This work offers a compelling look at media influence and personal downfall against a backdrop of historical significance.
Alan J. Thompson offers a comprehensive introduction to Paul's New Testament letters to the Colossians and to Philemon in this new volume in the Tyndale New Testament Commentary series.
This book is an introductory guide to agile principles, values and mindset that will equip individuals and teams, regardless of role, to apply Agile from first principles. Practical examples are used throughout to bring real-world context to agile theory. This book is ideal for those wanting to achieve the BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile.
A lively account of how Nova Scotian literature and popular culture depict a messy and unfinished process of deindustrialization.
Set during the tense prelude to World War Two, the narrative follows a Home Office agent infiltrating Germany to uncover the intentions of Hitler and the Axis powers. This undercover mission, amidst the so-called "phoney war," explores themes of espionage and the looming threat of conflict, as the protagonist navigates a web of deception and danger to gather intelligence on the enemy's plans.
The narrative explores a gripping scenario of a global takeover, delving into the tension and conflict that arise as powerful forces seek to dominate society. Characters navigate a landscape filled with intrigue and danger, revealing their resilience and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. Themes of power, resistance, and the fight for freedom are intricately woven throughout, creating a compelling story that challenges the reader's perception of control and autonomy in a rapidly changing world.