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Douglas Newton

    Douglas Newton's work delves into modern European history, with a particular focus on periods of war and its aftermath. His scholarship is characterized by rigorous historical research and a deep exploration of the complex political and social forces that shaped the 20th century. Newton's primary interest lies in diplomatic negotiations and peace-making efforts during turbulent times, offering readers fresh perspectives on pivotal historical moments.

    Talking Sense in Science
    Private Ryan and the Lost Peace
    Art Styles of the Papuan Gulf. --
    Malu; Openwork Boards of the Tshuosh Tribe
    British policy and the Weimar Republic
    Arts of the South Seas
    • 2021

      Art Styles of the Papuan Gulf. --

      • 106 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

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      Art Styles of the Papuan Gulf. --
    • 2021

      Private Ryan and the Lost Peace

      A Defiant Soldier and the Struggle Against the Great War

      • 404 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      The book explores an alternate history where World War I concludes early through negotiations, avoiding the tumultuous events that followed, such as the rise of Communism, Fascism, Nazism, the Great Depression, and World War II. It delves into the voices and arguments for peace during the war, presenting a compelling "what if" scenario that reimagines the 20th century's trajectory and its profound implications on global history.

      Private Ryan and the Lost Peace
    • 2005

      Teaching Design and Technology 3 - 11

      • 194 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Focusing on fostering creativity in children aged 3-11, this book offers a wealth of engaging activities and practical suggestions. It goes beyond merely listing ideas, providing guidance that helps young learners plan and create quality products. The approach encourages hands-on learning and innovation, making it a valuable resource for educators aiming to inspire their students in design and technology.

      Teaching Design and Technology 3 - 11
    • 2001

      Talking Sense in Science

      Helping Children Understand Through Talk

      • 188 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Emphasizing diverse communication methods, the book advocates for teachers to integrate various types of dialogue with hands-on activities to enhance children's learning and comprehension in primary science.

      Talking Sense in Science
    • 2000

      Primal Arts

      Africa, Oceania and the Southeast Asian Islands

      • 399 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      This work offers the reader a fresh look at the arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indonesia - works which have previously been labelled as barbaric fetishes and idols but which now provide inspiration for poets and painters around the world. The book is divided into three geographical areas: Africa, Oceania and Indonesia. Each section is broken down further into regions or countries, and these sub-divisions explore the history and cultural significance of the area's art. The title also includes unpublished documentary illustrations - including prints, photographs and drawings - of the art in action, be it a photograph of a piece of jewellry adorning the neck of a Nok warrior or an engraving depicting a Maori war canoe being cast off into the Pacific.

      Primal Arts
    • 1999

      Arts of the South Seas

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Over five hundred objects - statues, jewelry, fabrics and weapons - represent the variety of art produced in the geographical area known as Oceania. From Easter Island to New Guinea, From Polynesia to Australia these arts share characteristics of bold forms and rich, detailed decoration which speak of their traditions and mythologies. Drawing on the famous collections of the Musee Barbier-Meuller this book brings together these cultures to demonstrate aesthetic similarities between civilizations located far apart in both space and time. While the arts of the Easter Islands and Maori civilizations have been well known for some time the creativity of inhabitants of Borneo, Sulawei and Sumatra is less familar and is scarcely represented in the major public collections. Essays on each island or civilization are part of this study.

      Arts of the South Seas
    • 1997

      This book explores the making of British policy toward Germany in the aftermath of its defeat in the Great War. Newton shows how British pressures on Germany during the formative months of the new republic were crucial in debilitating the German Revolution and the faltering Weimar democracy. He reveals the inner workings of British policy-making and shows how domestic political priorities triumphed over the expert opinion of intelligence "moderates," with ominous consequences for the fate of German democracy and the rest of Europe.

      British policy and the Weimar Republic