• MURDER AT THE UNIVERSITY a gripping crime mystery full of twists (DI Hillary Greene Book 2)

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    Looking for a brilliant murder mystery with a feisty female detective?

    MEET DI HILLARY GREENE, A POLICE WOMAN WITH A THIRST FOR JUSTICE AND A CAREER ON THE ROCKS.

    PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A REVISED EDITION OF A BOOK FIRST PUBLISHED AS ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW.

    A pretty French student is found dead in her room at an exclusive Oxford college. Everyone thinks it is another tragic case of accidental drug overdose.

    But Detective Hillary Greene has a nose for the truth. She quickly discovers that the student was involved in some very unusual activities.

    With a shocking cause of death found, the case becomes a high-profile murder investigation.

    Adding to the pressure, Hillary’s nemesis is transferred to work with her at the station.

    Can Hillary keep her cool and get justice for the unfortunate student?

    This is a crime mystery full of well-observed characters, which will have you gripped from start to finish.

    MURDER AT THE UNIVERSITY is the second in a series of page-turning crime thrillers set in Oxfordshire.

    Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Colin Dexter, or Ruth Rendell.

    WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT MURDER AT THE UNIVERSITY:

    “Really enjoying this series and love Hillary and her team.” Nerys

    “I like Hillary and her team and love the Oxford setting.” Hannelore C.

    “I’ve got to say, Faith Martin is becoming one of my favourite authors . . . Move over Inspector Morse, make way for D.I. Greene.” Carole G.

    “An excellent plot, a well told story and an enjoyable read.” Reader

    THE LOCATION
    Oxford is a city of two halves — town and gown. In the town, you have Cornmarket street full of shops and shoppers that could be found in any city in the country. But Oxford’s ‘dreaming spires’ are the real draw for the tourists, romantics and those with intellectual aspirations to wear the gowns of students and dons. In centuries-old quads, croquet can still be played on lawns as smooth as velvet. Here, ‘New’ College’s walls are actually over 500 years old, and Cotswold stone gleams in even the wateriest of winter sunlight. A city of bicycles, with undergraduates (and fellows) flapping about in faded, black gowns; the Martyrs’ Memorial, and fabled inns where the likes of J.R.R Tolkien sat and wrote about a Hobbit who lived in a hole in the ground. Everywhere you turn, you see history staring back at you. And of course there has always been murder!

    THE DETECTIVE
    DI Hillary Greene
    An attractive woman in her forties, Hillary Greene is a police officer of many years’ experience, and came up through the ranks. Consequently, she knows how the system works, and is fiercely loyal to the force without being blinkered to its faults. She is a long-standing friend of her immediate superior officer, ‘Mellow’ Mallow and enjoys a rather enigmatic relationship with the steely Superintendent Marcus Donleavy. Popular with the rank and file for her no-nonsense attitude and competence.

    DI HILLARY GREENE SERIES
    Book 1: MURDER ON THE OXFORD CANAL
    Book 2: MURDER AT THE UNIVERSITY
    Book 3: MURDER OF THE BRIDE
    Book 4: MURDER IN THE VILLAGE
    Book 5: MURDER IN THE FAMILY
    Book 6: MURDER AT HOME
    Book 7: MURDER IN THE MEADOW
    Book 8: MURDER IN THE MANSION
    Book 9: MURDER IN THE GARDEN
    Book 10: MURDER BY FIRE
    Book 11: MURDER AT WORK
    Book 12: MURDER NEVER RETIRES
    Book 13: MURDER OF A LOVER
    Book 14: MURDER NEVER MISSES
    Book 15: MURDER AT MIDNIGHT
    Book 16: MURDER IN MIND
    Book 17: HILLARY’S FINAL CASE
    Book 18: HILLARY’S BACK!
    Book 19: MURDER NOW AND THEN
    Book 20: MURDER IN THE PARISH

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  • IELTS 18 General Training Student’s Book with Answers with Audio with Resource Bank: Authentic Practice Tests (IELTS Practice Tests)

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    Authentic examination papers from Cambridge University Press & Assessment provide perfect practice because they are EXACTLY like the real test. Inside IELTS 18 General Training with Answers with Audio with Resource Bank you’ll find FOUR complete examination papers plus details of the different parts of the test and the scording system, so you can familiarise yourself with the Academic test format and practise your exam technique. Download the audio for the Listening tests, example Speaking test videos, answer keys with extra explanations and sample Writing answers (instructions on inner front cover), or access your audio and video directly via QR codes in the book.

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    £31.30£33.80
  • Collins Debden Essentials Academic 2023-24 A5 Day to A Page Mid Year Diary Planner (Appointments) School, College or University Term Journal – July 2023 to July 2024 – Yellow -…

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    • ACADEMIC YEAR PLANNER – This diary is packed full of useful information and tools to help you plan your academic year In additional to the diary pages, there are class timetables, internaional holidays, notes pages and full planners to help you make the 2023-24 the best one yet
    • RIBBON MARKERS – Colour coordinated ribbons to help you mark your pages for ease of reference
    • STYLISH PROFESSIONAL FINISH – The durable leather grain flexible cover with a foiled date stamp will help your day planner last all academic year long The stylishly professional look makes this diary perfect for business use or as a personal to-do list
    • BRITISH HERITAGE – From humble beginnings in Scotland, Collins diaries and notebooks have spread over centuries throughout the globe With over 200 years of experience, Collins is now one of the most trusted stationery brands on the market, bringing together quality, functionality and affordability
    • DAILY LAYOUT WITH APPOINTMENTS – Keep track of your progress on your goals and schedules this year with the Appointment Book  The daily view is simple to use, allowing you to tailor your stationery to your lifestyle
    £5.40£6.20
  • Monash University Low FODMAP: The Cookbook

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    This is the perfect cooking companion to better manage symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Offering 120 newly developed recipes created using the world’s largest database of FODMAP-tested foods, it shows you how to cook and enjoy low FODMAP foods at home. It also includes the Monash FODMAP stack cup, a unique feature designed by the research team to help customise meal plans to suit your lifestyle. With the Monash University Low FODMAP cookbook, you’ll have an easy-to-use guide to a diet therapy that brings together fresh, nourishing, low FODMAP ingredients to create delicious and simple dishes from around the world. With all proceeds from the cookbook going back into research, you’ll be playing a meaningful rule in making a bigger, better impact on the lives of people with IBS around the world.

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    £14.20
  • The Art Of Constructing A Second Brain: Dive Into The Proverbial Pool Of Knowledge Management To Better Sort Tedious Information, Manage Your Time, And … Learning And…

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    You don’t need to pay for a personal assistant. We can help you build one.

    We’ve all been there: constantly reminding ourselves not to forget our wallet and keys.

    When it’s time to head out, our brain seems to remember everything except those.

    But let’s not jump to conclusions and put all the blame on our cognitive abilities.

    After all, there’s only so much our brain can remember at a given time.

    In fact, according to American psychologist George Armitage Miller’s The Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus Two, short-term memory lasts about 15-30 seconds.

    And short-term memory can only hold seven pieces of information.

    In times like these, we all wish we could afford a personal assistant to remember all the minute details of our day-to-day endeavors.

    What if we told you that you could build your very own personal assistant, intricately designed just for you, at a low cost?

    This book is an all-encompassing self-help guide that helps you get there by laying out all the nitty-gritty of building a second brain—an efficient and effective knowledge management system.

    According to the Technology Services Industry Association, over 70% of companies predict a 20% increase in productivity as a result of effective knowledge management.

    That’s not to say that knowledge management is only suitable for big corporations.

    Truth be told, if you’ve been creating a checklist on your phone’s inbuilt notes app or a sticky note on your fridge, you already have a knowledge management system in place.

    We’re here to show you how you can utilize tools already at your disposal to refine your approach to knowledge management into a brilliantly polished gem.

    Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll discover inside the book:

    • Google’s simple yet effective goal-setting methodology (that you can apply to your personal life!)
    • How to use gaming elements to turn your plans into epic adventures (reaching your goals doesn’t need to be boring)
    • How Netflix uses its intricate knowledge management system to keep you satisfied (AND save the company about $1 billion a year!)
    • Four free and easy-to-use note-taking apps to elevate your knowledge management system (you can use any or all based on your needs)
    • How to keep a knowledge management system alive without killing off traditional physical sources of information in the digital age
    • The one extremely common thing that can lead to increased unhappiness, a negative work environment, and decreased productivity and creativity
    • A brilliant CODE for effective and efficient note-taking and organization
    • Why you shouldn’t create a rigid knowledge management system—employ a mix of these six flexible elements instead

    …and much, much more!

    We’ve come across numerous books on knowledge management that teach the power of organization. But much to our surprise, they are filled with tenuous technical jargon and rigid systems.

    While other books lack certain credibility, focus, and organization, this book makes up for all of it—tenfold.

    It doesn’t simply present you with a rigid system to follow mindlessly; this book presents a myriad of possible solutions for readers from all walks of life.

    Whether you’re a teacher, student, CEO, remote employee, parent, or homemaker, this interactive book will help you create a system designed for your specific needs.

    Craft your cognitive powerhouse and unlock the path to greater productivity and success. Scroll up and hit the “Add to Cart” button now!

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    £7.60
  • [2 Pack] 2024 Wall Planner Extra Wide Size (120 x 42 cm) by planners4winners | Yearly Wall Chart Runs Jan’ 24 to Dec’ 24 | Excellent for office, home & school | Non Laminated,…

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    • ✅ ❰ TWIN PACK – 2 PLANNERS ❱ We are offering amazing value for money when you buy this 2 pack combo. You get 2 planners and 2 set of stickers with great savings.
    • ✅ ❰ FULL YEAR 2024 FORMAT ❱ Runs from January 2024 to December 2024. Includes holidays for England, Wales, Scotland and N. Ireland.
    • ✅ ❰ Forget boring designs, get this stylish planner ❱ Designed by artists and productivity nerds. Looks great on any wall. Unmounted planner, delivered rolled.
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    £19.00
  • How to get into University: From choosing courses to UCAS and Personal Statements

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    There’s a lot to think about if you’re going on to higher education post-18, but don’t worry – CGP’s brilliant How to get into University guide makes it all much easier to handle! It’s helpfully split up into manageable sections of information and advice about your options, financial support, finding and applying to courses, and what happens once your application has been sent off. There are write-in pages to keep track of all your course choices, open days and deadlines, plus activity pages to help you write a personal statement that’ll stand out from the crowd. There’s even information on applying for medical courses, Russell Group Universities (like Oxbridge), conservatoires and applying as an ex-student. To round things off, we’ve thrown in a free Online Edition that lets you read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet – just use the unique code printed inside the cover to gain access.

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  • Adventures at Mars State University 2.0

    Experience the adventure, redone. Live the terror, remade. Know the first contact with alien people – in this reworking of Dalton Lewis’s previous novel. This total overhaul of Adventures at Mars State University fixes all the previous version’s problems and gives the author a chance to tell the story he wanted to tell all along. Someone is attacking Mars State University through impossible means – things that cannot happen are happening. Deaths occur, and questions linger. Why are the killers doing this? Who is manipulating the station – and when is the button going to light up indicating a message from extraterrestrial life? Dalton Lewis has redone this book and hopes you will try the new version – regardless of whether or not you experienced the first published draft. Hint – this one’s better.

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    £2.30
  • Princes of Legacy (Royals of Forsyth University Book 9)

    Princes of Legacy, Book 9 in the Royals of Forsyth U series, will release in 2024.

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    £4.70
  • Sick Boys: A Dark Bully RH Romance (Spine Ridge University)

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    I didn’t believe them when they said they would corrupt me.
    I was wrong. So wrong.

    The night my sister died, a piece of me died with her, so I made a vow.
    I’m going to enroll at Spine Ridge University just like her, find the person responsible … and make them pay.

    Until I meet three sick boys of the Skull & Serpent Society: Felix, Dylan, Alistair. Rude, heartless, vicious guys who are obsessed with making me regret I ever stepped foot on campus.

    They make me a deal: My body in exchange for a glimpse at their violence.
    Refusing them is impossible, denying them is insane.

    They’re rough, greedy, and every second with them is filled with depravity.
    Their venom is jabbed straight into my heart and I’m sucked into their world.
    All for the sake of revenge.

    Until it becomes something more.
    Something priceless.
    Something all four of us would kill for.

    Sick Boys is a thrilling new Dark Bully RH Romance standalone by New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Clarissa Wild. WARNING: This book includes scenes that may be disturbing to some readers. Please check the list inside the book.

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  • Jiu-jitsu University, Spartan Strength, New Body Plan 3 Books Collection Set

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    Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:

    Jiu-jitsu University, Spartan Strength, New Body Plan 3 Books Collection Set:

    Jiu-jitsu University:
    ISBN-10 : 0981504434
    ISBN-13 : 978-0981504438
    Saulo Ribeiro-six-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion-is world-renowned for his functional jiu-jitsu knowledge and flawless technique. Here Ribeiro shares with the public for the first time his revolutionary system of grappling, mapping out more than 200 techniques that carry you from white to black belt.

    Spartan Strength:
    ISBN-10 : 1999872843
    ISBN-13 : 978-1999872847
    Spartan Strength is your complete guide to building serious strength for life. It’s a distillation of the philosophy and methods that author, coach and strongman champion Jack Lovett has used to become one of the strength training community’s most respected figures. It starts by guiding you through how to lay foundations that will allow you to maximise your strength training potential.

    New Body Plan:
    ISBN-10 : 1999872819
    ISBN-13 : 978-1999872816
    New Body Plan is your eight-week exercise and eating guide to stripping away body fat fast while also adding lean muscle mass to completely transform your physique and build your best ever body! Inside the book you’ll discover the tried-and-testing training programme and eating plan that helped author Jon Lipsey lose 10kg of fat in just eight weeks, as well as expert tips, advice and insight on how to make every workout more effective. There’s also a full guide on how to eat for a bigger, stronger and leaner body with ease, and without giving up your favourite foods.

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    £27.50£57.90
  • The University Challenge Quiz Book

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    For almost 50 years, University Challenge has served as a bastion of general knowledge, regularly testing our finest young minds with a dizzying array of subjects. Now – if you think you’re up to the challenge – you can pit your own wits against the trickiest quiz around.

    With over 3,500 challenging quiz questions, The University Challenge Quiz Book will probe the murkiest corners of your intellect. Leaving no stone unturned, in-depth questions cover every aspect of history, science, language, economics, culture and more, and will put even the hardiest quiz veteran through their paces.

    With games to play either on your own or in teams (no conferring), here is a collection to challenge, surprise and stimulate – from your first starter for ten to the final gong.

    Come on, come on!

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    £13.50£18.00
  • Student Hacks: Student Essentials for University: The Modern Uni Handbook with Cutting-Edge Strategies and Tips for Today’s Academic Journey

    Are you about to embark on the university journey ????, or do you know someone who is? This is the ultimate guide ???? for every student stepping into the exciting world of university life ????, and it’s also the perfect gift ???? from family and friends who want to support their journey.

    Crafted by someone who has navigated the ups and downs of student life ????, this book is your (or your loved one’s) companion through the roller coaster of university experiences. From tackling digital tools ???? to mastering the art of budgeting ???? without missing out on life’s little pleasures ????, we’ve got it covered.

    Whether you’re buying this for yourself or as a thoughtful gift ????️, here’s what to expect:

    Key Features:

    • Strategies for using digital tools effectively and stress-free ????????.
      Smart budgeting tips for enjoying life without breaking the bank ????.
      Time management hacks that include time for Netflix and chill ????????.
      Revision techniques for real, tangible academic success ????✨.
      Networking and social skills to thrive in a new environment ????????.
      Health and wellbeing advice tailored for busy student lifestyles ????♂️????.
      Insights into shared living – the good, the challenging, and the hilarious ????????.

    This guide is more than words; it’s a practical toolkit ????. It’s raw, real, and ready to help you (or your student) make university life legendary ????. Dive in and discover how to navigate these years with confidence and fun! ????????

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    £5.70
  • Jiu-jitsu University

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    Saulo Ribeiro-six-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion-is world-renowned for his functional jiu-jitsu knowledge and flawless technique. Here Ribeiro shares with the public for the first time his revolutionary system of grappling, mapping out more than 200 techniques that carry you from white to black belt. Illuminating common jiu-jitsu errors and illustrating practical remedies, this book is a must for all who train in jiu-jitsu. Not your run-of-the-mill technique book, Jiu-Jitsu University is a detailed training manual that will change the way jiu-jitsu is taught around the globe.

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    £28.40£41.80

    Jiu-jitsu University

    £28.40£41.80
  • Making Sense of the Troubles: A History of the Northern Ireland Conflict

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    COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION — THE ESSENTIAL HISTORY OF THE TROUBLES

    ‘Compellingly written and very even-handed. By far the clearest account of what happened in the Northern Ireland conflict and more importantly why it happened’ Irish News

    ‘Extraordinarily well-balanced, sane, comprehensive and rich in sober understatement’ Glasgow Herald
    __________________________

    First published two decades ago, Making Sense of the Troubles is widely regarded as the most ‘comprehensive, considered and compassionate’ (Irish Times) history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Written by a distinguished journalist and a teacher of history in Northern Ireland, it surveys the roots of the problems from 1921 onwards, the descent into violence in the late 60s, and the three terrible decades that followed.

    In this fully revised and updated version, McKittrick and McVea take into account the momentous events of the ten years that followed their first publication, including the disbanding of the IRA, Ian Paisley’s deal with the Republicans and the historic power-sharing government in Belfast.
    __________________________

    ‘An updated reissue of a collaborative study published 12 years ago to rave reviews as a frank, accurate and authoritative narrative of events which should be required reading for anyone hoping to understand what had been going on in the North’ Irish Independent

    ‘I would strongly advocate that it be made compulsory reading for everyone in Northern Ireland because for the first time it is our history, all of it warts and all, presented in a clear and understandable way’ Irish News

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    £13.50£16.10
  • Cambridge IGCSE and O Level History Study and Revision Guide, Second Edition

    New edition to match the revised Cambridge IGCSE™, IGCSE (9-1) and O Level syllabuses (0470/0977/2147) for examination from 2024.

    Reinforce knowledge and skills using a concise summary of the syllabus content and step-by-step support from an experienced author.
    > Target revision on the issues, with Key Points for each section within a topic
    > Build history vocabulary with a Key Terms glossary for each topic
    > Check your understanding and progress with Test Yourself questions
    > Reinforce knowledge and exam skills with exam-style practice questions and model answers
    > Clarify key points and ensure common mistakes are avoided with advice and tips

    This book covers Core Content Option B: The 20th century: International Relations from 1919, and selected depth studies: Russia, 1905-41; Germany, 1918-45; and The United States, 1919-41.

    This title is not part of the Cambridge International endorsement process.

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    £15.20
  • First History Encyclopedia: A First Reference Book for Children (DK First Reference)

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    Important historical topics from the Stone Age and Ancient Egypt to the US Civil War and World War II are clearly explained in this fun and informative illustrated history book for children studying KS1 and KS2 subjects.

    First History Encyclopedia covers everything a young child needs to know. It follows the curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2 and provides a strong foundation for history learning through the rest of the school years. It is the perfect homework help book to support children as they begin to learn about history.

    This history book sits in DK’s popular First Reference series. It introduces exciting periods and civilizations, such as the Romans, Vikings, and Aztecs, that will get kids hooked on learning about the past.

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    £11.40£12.30
  • Scoff: A History of Food and Class in Britain

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    The brand new book by Pen Vogler, Stuffed, is available now

    ***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***

    A Book of the Year in the Daily Mail, Independent, Spectator and The Times & Sunday Times

    Finalist for the Guild of Food Writers Food Book Award 2021

    ‘Sharp, rich and superbly readable… Fascinating’ Sunday Times

    ‘Utterly delicious’ Observer

    ‘Superb’ ‘Book of the Week’, The Times

    ‘Terrific’ ‘Book of the Week’, Guardian

    ‘I loved it.’ Monty Don

    ‘A brilliant romp of a book.’ Jay Rayner

    Avocado or beans on toast? Gin or claret? Nut roast or game pie? Milk in first or milk in last? And do you have tea, dinner or supper in the evening?

    In this fascinating social history of food in Britain, Pen Vogler examines the origins of our eating habits and reveals how they are loaded with centuries of class prejudice. Covering such topics as fish and chips, roast beef, avocados, tripe, fish knives and the surprising origins of breakfast, Scoff reveals how in Britain we have become experts at using eating habits to make judgements about social background.

    Bringing together evidence from cookbooks, literature, artworks and social records from 1066 to the present, Vogler traces the changing fortunes of the food we encounter today, and unpicks the aspirations and prejudices of the people who have shaped our cuisine for better or worse.

    ‘With commendable appetite and immense attention to detail Pen Vogler skewers the enduring relationship between class and food in Britain. A brilliant romp of a book that gets to the very heart of who we think we are, one delicious dish at a time.’ Jay Rayner

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    £6.60£9.50
  • GCSE History Edexcel Topic Guide – Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588: for the 2024 and 2025 exams (CGP Edexcel GCSE History)

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    Perfect for achieving the best grades in 2024 and 2025. From CGP ― the GCSE experts!

    For unbeatable Edexcel 9-1 GCSE History exam prep don’t miss CGP’s Topic Guide covering Early Elizabethan England (1558-1588). It’s packed with crystal-clear revision notes, heaps of activities and exam-style questions (with answers) for students to test their understanding of the topic and the skills they’ll need for the British Depth Study section of the exam. Our handy worked answers and advice mean students can walk into the exam feeling confident they know what good answers look like. Plus there are exam tips throughout the book.

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    £4.40£6.20
  • Football Without Fans: The History of Celtic Supporters Clubs

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    From Paisley to Papua New Guinea, The Gorbals to The Bronx, Celtic Supporters Clubs are renowned the world over. The only difference between the brake club pioneers of the late 1880s and the present-day CSCs is the mode of transport. The passion, dedication, hopes and dreams of the fans has never changed. The pride of belonging to a cause they believe in has made them the lifeblood of Celtic FC.

    Delve into what our forefathers got up to, from the horse and carts, motorised charabancs, war years, the highs of Lisbon to the histories of over 400 CSCs. Every supporters club has a story to tell. This book brings them to life with some remarkable tales of heroism, prejudice, inventiveness, charity, mayhem and humour.

    This book is by the fans, about the fans, for the fans.

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    £15.90£18.00
  • Natural History Museum Dinosaurs Annual 2024: An illustrated gift book for every dinosaur fan, with facts, activities and crafts!

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    Discover the fascinating pre-historic world of dinosaurs in this fun-packed Dinosaur Annual 2024 from the Natural History Museum!

    Take a trip back in time and meet the prehistoric rulers of the planet. These mighty beasts roamed the Earth over 65 million years ago and left behind countless clues to their world. Learn about all the latest discoveries with the Natural History Museum, a leading centre in dinosaur research, including how experts make their discoveries. Packed with roar-some crafts, deadly facts and pre-historic puzzles, the Dinosaur Annual 2024 is the perfect gift for budding dinosaur experts!

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    £7.30£9.50
  • You Are History: From the Alarm Clock to the Toilet, the Amazing History of the Things You Use Every Day

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    From the alarm clock to the toilet, discover the incredible history all around you in this hilarious and fascinating book from popular historian and podcaster Greg Jenner.
    Thought history was only in museums? Think again! Join Greg Jenner as he takes you on a trip through the amazing history hidden in the things you use every day. Did you know that the first TV was made out of biscuit tins and knitting needles? Or that the humble paperclip helped lead an anti-war movement? Or that a few hundred years ago it was fashionable to style your hair with cat poo?! Find out the delightful, daft and downright deadly history of your everyday life that your teachers won’t tell you about. Bursting with humorous illustrations and entertaining true stories, this is history – but not as you know it!

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    £12.20£14.20
  • The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism

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    The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism uncovers the role that footballers and fans have played in the fight against fascism and the far right. Follow the path of football activism from the turbulent 1920s to the culture wars of the 21st century. What role did footballers play in World War Two? How did a Portuguese Cup Final help bring down Western Europe’s longest-running dictatorship? What impact did the football community have in bringing the atrocities of Latin America’s cruellest dictators to global attention? Football historian and author Chris Lee shines a spotlight on the roles of players, fans, coaches and officials in the fight against the dictatorships of Mussolini, Hitler, Franco, Salazar and authoritarian states in Latin America, bringing us an intriguing cast of rebels, partisans, spies and activists. Featuring interviews with leading authors and academics, fans and progressive football clubs, The Defiant shows that football and politics cannot be separated and asks what the future holds.

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    £9.50£12.30
  • Horribly Hilarious Joke Book (Horrible Histories)

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    The Horribly Hilarious Joke Book, from the Horrible Histories team is full of hundreds of horribly hilarious historical jokes and illustrations in one laugh-out-loud book.

    From your favourite ever history series – a book of jokes with ALL the nasty bits! It’s so horrible it hurts! “Which Greek leader was the best of the bunch? Alexander the Grape.”

    • A must-have book for any Horrible Histories fan
    • Illustrated throughout
    • You’ll literally laugh your head off at this comical collection of nasty bits
    • The perfect gift for any budding comedian.

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    £4.70
  • The Shortest History of Germany: 2

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    Read in an afternoon. Remember for a lifetime.
    In his acclaimed new bestseller, now in paperback, James Hawes tells the story of Europe’s most admired and feared country, from Julius Caesar to Angela Merkel. With more than 100 maps and images, this is a fresh, concise and entertaining attempt to answer the question: are the Germans really us, or them?
    *240 PAGES. 100+ MAPS AND IMAGES. 2,000 YEARS OF GERMAN HISTORY.*

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    £7.50£8.50
  • Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-1939 (EDEXCEL GCSE HISTORY (9-1))

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    Exam Board: Edexcel

    Level: GCSE

    Subject: History

    First teaching: September 2016

    First exams: Summer 2018

    Series Editor: Angela Leonard

    This Student Book:

    • covers the essential content in the new specification in an engaging way, using detailed narrative, sources, timelines, key words, helpful activities and extension material
    • uses the ‘Thinking Historically’ approach and activities to help develop conceptual understanding of areas such as evidence, interpretations, causation and change, through targeted activities
    • has ‘Writing Historically’ features that focus on the writing skills most important to historical success. This literacy support uses the proven Grammar for Writing approach used in many English departments
    • includes lots of exam guidance, with practice questions, sources, sample answers and tips to support preparation for GCSE assessments.

    * These resources have not yet been endorsed. This information is correct as of 31st July 2015, but may be subject to change. You do not have to purchase any resources to deliver our qualification.

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    £12.90£15.20
  • Humankind: A Hopeful History

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    THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
    A Guardian, Daily Telegraph, New Statesman and Daily Express Book of the Year

    ‘Hugely, highly and happily recommended’ Stephen Fry
    ‘You should read Humankind. You’ll learn a lot (I did) and you’ll have good reason to feel better about the human race’ Tim Harford
    ‘Made me see humanity from a fresh perspective’ Yuval Noah Harari

    It’s a belief that unites the left and right, psychologists and philosophers, writers and historians. It drives the headlines that surround us and the laws that touch our lives. From Machiavelli to Hobbes, Freud to Dawkins, the roots of this belief have sunk deep into Western thought. Human beings, we’re taught, are by nature selfish and governed by self-interest.

    Humankind makes a new argument: that it is realistic, as well as revolutionary, to assume that people are good. By thinking the worst of others, we bring out the worst in our politics and economics too.

    In this major book, internationally bestselling author Rutger Bregman takes some of the world’s most famous studies and events and reframes them, providing a new perspective on the last 200,000 years of human history. From the real-life Lord of the Flies to the Blitz, a Siberian fox farm to an infamous New York murder, Stanley Milgram’s Yale shock machine to the Stanford prison experiment, Bregman shows how believing in human kindness and altruism can be a new way to think – and act as the foundation for achieving true change in our society.

    It is time for a new view of human nature.

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    £6.60£9.50
  • Le Mans Winning Colours: A Visual History of 100 Years of the 24-Hour Race

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    Celebrating 100 years of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, motorsport’s iconic endurance race, technical illustrator Mick Hill takes us on a potted history of this world-famous event. The follow-on book to his successful Grand Prix’s Winning Colours, Mick once again allows his signature artwork to take centre stage, presenting a complete visual record of every winning car since the championship began back in 1923.

    Including details of the cars’ drivers, as well as interesting facts about each race, such as weather conditions, distance covered and average speeds, Le Mans Winning Colours is a book to treasure for all racing-car enthusiasts.

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    £19.60£23.80
  • Woeful Second World War: 1 (Horrible Histories)

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    Discover all the foul facts about the Woeful Second World War with history’s most horrible headlines.

    All the foul facts about the Woeful Second World War are ready to uncover, including:

    – why the blitzed Brits ate chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty

    – what really happened in Dad’s Army

    – and how to make a rude noise with a gas mask.

    • fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included
    • with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new
    • the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read
    • Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.

    Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.

    Read all about it!

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    £4.50£6.60
  • The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt (Oxford Illustrated History)

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    The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt is the only book available providing detailed historical coverage of Egypt from the early Stone Age to its incorporation into the Roman Empire. The lively essays and beautiful illustrations portray the emergence and development of the distinctive civilization of the ancient Egyptians covering the period from 700,000 BC to ad 311. The authors – each working at the cutting edge of their particular fields – outline the principal
    sequence of political events, including detailed examinations of the three so-called Intermediate Periods previously regarded as ‘dark ages’.

    Against the backdrop of the rise and fall of ruling dynasties, this Oxford History also examines cultural and social patterns, including stylistic developments in art and literature. The pace of change in such aspects of Egyptian culture as monumental architecture, funerary beliefs, and ethnicity was not necessarily tied to the rate of political change. Each of the authors has therefore set out to elucidate, in both words and pictures, the underlying patterns of social and political change, and
    to describe the changing face of ancient Egypt, from the biographical details of individuals to the social and economic factors that shaped the lives of the population as a whole.

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    £3.20
  • Tudor History: A Captivating Guide to the Tudors, the Wars of the Roses, the Six Wives of Henry VIII and the Life of Elizabeth I (Key Periods in England’s Past)

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    If you want to discover the captivating history of the Tudors, then keep reading…

    Four captivating manuscripts in one book:

    • The Tudors: A Captivating Guide to the History of England from Henry VII to Elizabeth I
    • The Wars of the Roses: A Captivating Guide to the English Civil Wars That Brought down the Plantagenet Dynasty and Put the Tudors on the Throne
    • The Six Wives of Henry VIII: A Captivating Guide to Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Katherine Parr
    • Elizabeth I: A Captivating Guide to the Queen of England Who Was the Last of the Five Monarchs of the House of Tudor

    Five Tudor monarchs sat on the throne of England and Ireland from 1485 to 1603. The family earned their royal rights through strategic planning and battlefield prowess, and kept them because of intellect, strength and sheer determination. The Tudors, one of England’s most powerful and famous royal dynasties, knitted together a fragmented and small island nation that became one of the world’s financial, colonial and technological superpowers.

    There is so much more to the story of these kings and queens than beheadings, political marriages and the reformation of the church – but those events remain some of the family’s most enthralling moments.

    Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:

    • The Tudors of Wales
    • The Wars of the Roses
    • Catherine of Valois, Mother of the Tudor Dynasty
    • Margaret Beaufort, Second Tudor Matriarch
    • King Henry VII
    • Arthur Tudor
    • King Henry VIII
    • Margaret Tudor, Sister of Henry VIII
    • Mary Tudor, Queen of France
    • The Birth of the Church of England
    • King Henry VIII: Wives Two and Three
    • King Henry VIII: The Last Three Wives
    • King Edward VI
    • The Nine Days’ Queen, Jane Grey
    • Elizabeth Tudor
    • Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots
    • And much more!

    Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:

    • A Short History of the House of Plantagenet
    • Civil War in France
    • England’s Loss and a King’s Illness
    • Treason by the Duke of York
    • The Battle of Northampton
    • Margaret’s Army
    • Mortimer’s Cross and the Battle of Towton
    • York Takes the Throne
    • The King in the Tower
    • The Kingmaker Repents
    • The Battles of Barnet and Tewkesbury
    • The Death of a King
    • The Final Plantagenet Kings
    • Richard III and the Princes in the Tower
    • The Battle of Bosworth
    • The Foundation of the Tudor Dynasty
    • Attempts on the Tudor Throne
    • The Sainthood and Cult of King Henry VI
    • The Legacy of the Wars of the Roses
    • And much, much more!

    Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:

    • Henry Tudor
    • Catherine of Aragon
    • Mistress Elizabeth Blount
    • Mistress Mary Boleyn
    • Anne Boleyn
    • Anne of Cleves
    • Mistress Mary Shelton
    • The Wooing of Jane Seymour
    • Catherine Howard
    • The Culpeper Affair
    • Katherine Parr
    • More Theories on Henry Tudor’s Fertility
    • The Illegitimate Children of Henry VIII
    • And much more!

    Some of the topics covered in part 4 of this book include:

    • The Birth of a Future Queen
    • From Princess to Lady
    • Elizabeth and the Royal Stepmothers
    • The Teenaged Princess
    • A Flurry of Successions
    • Queen Elizabeth I
    • Sir Francis Drake and the Elizabethan Settlements
    • Mary, Queen of Scots and War with Spain
    • Arts and Culture in Elizabethan England
    • The End of the Tudor Dynasty
    • And much, much more!

    So if you want to learn more about Tudor history, click the “add to cart” button!

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    £13.10
  • History of Britain in Maps: Over 90 Maps of our nation through time

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    Discover the history of the United Kingdom through maps

    From Mappa Mundi to modern election maps, the United Kingdom has evolved rapidly, along with the ways in which it has been mapped. In this time, cartography has not only kept pace with these changes, but has often driven them. In this beautiful book, more than 90 maps give a visual representation of the history of Britain.

    Every map tells a story and this book tells the incredible history of Britain through maps, and includes many famous examples of cartography, along with some that deserve to be better known. See the establishment of Great Britain, the British Empire expand, the impact of World Wars and the latest statistical mapping.

    Maps include
    • Rudge Cup (schematic map of western forts on Hadrian’s Wall), 2nd century AD
    • Matthew Paris map of the Anglian Heptarchy (Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms), c. 1250
    • Gough map of Britain, 1360
    • Cambriae Typus, first published map of Wales, 1573
    • Raven maps of the Ulster Plantations, 1622
    • Enclosure map (eg of Norfolk, c. 1800)
    • Booth Poverty Map of London, 1886
    • Map of Beeching cuts to Britain’s railways, 1963
    • Map of EU Referendum voting patterns, 2016

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    £11.40£23.80
  • My Revision Notes: AQA GCSE (9-1) History, Second edition: Target success with our proven formula for revision

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    Exam board: AQA
    Level: GCSE
    Subject: History
    First teaching: September 2016
    First exams: Summer 2018

    Target success in AQA GCSE (9-1) History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision.

    Key content coverage is combined with exam-style questions, revision tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.

    With My Revision Notes every student can:

    > Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner

    > Enjoy an interactive approach to revision, with clear topic summaries that consolidate knowledge and related activities that put the content into context

    > Build, practise and enhance exam skills by progressing through revision tasks and Test Yourself activities

    > Improve exam technique through exam-style questions and sample answers with commentary from expert authors and teachers

    > Get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the activities available online

    This revision guide covers the following options:

    Period studies
    > America, 1840-1895: Expansion and consolidation
    > Germany, 1890-1945: Democracy and dictatorship
    > America, 1920-1973: Opportunity and inequality

    Wider world depth studies
    > Conflict and tension, 1894-1918
    > Conflict and tension, 1918-1939
    > Conflict and tension between East and West, 1945-1972
    > Conflict and tension in Asia, 1950-1975

    Thematic studies
    > Britain: Health and the people: c1000 to the present day
    > Britain: Power and the people: c1170 to the present day

    British depth studies
    > Norman England, c1066-c1100
    > Elizabethan England, c1568-1603

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    £10.40
  • The Middle East: A Political History from 395 to the Present

    The Middle East, often referred to as the cradle of the three monotheisms, is saturated with symbolism. Situated at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, it is a land marked by the rich confluence of religions and peoples.  It has also been the focal point of endemic tensions and conflicts, many of which stretch back into the mists of time. 

    In this new history of the Middle East, Jean-Pierre Filiu looks beyond religion and focuses his attention on the processes by which powers and their areas of domination were established over time.  His starting point is 395, the year when the Roman Empire was divided into eastern and western halves: at that point, the Middle East emerged as a specific entity, freed from external domination, and a Christianity of the East asserted itself, turned towards Byzantium rather than towards Rome.  From this point on, Filiu follows a strictly Middle Eastern dynamic, tracing the rise and fall of powers linked to the three principal centres of Egypt, Syria, and Iraq and recounting the procession of empires, invasions, and assertions of imperialist ambition that have characterized the region since then.  The book closes in 2022, when the men and women of the Middle East were still struggling for the right to define their destiny by telling their stories in their own voices.

    This magisterial and up-to-date history of the Middle East will be essential reading for students and scholars and for anyone interested in the history and politics of one of the most important and contested regions of the modern world.

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    £23.70£28.50
  • New GCSE History Edexcel Revision Guide (with Online Edition, Quizzes & Knowledge Organisers): for the 2024 and 2025 exams (CGP Edexcel GCSE History)

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    We’ve got GCSE Edexcel History covered! This superb Revision Guide clearly explains the most popular Depth Study, Period Study and Thematic Study options, drawn from a range of historical eras in Britain, Europe and the wider world. Perfect for helping students develop their knowledge and understanding of history. There’s also plenty of top advice on the skills needed for each section of the exam, as well as knowledge organisers and online quizzes to help students test their knowledge of different topics. We’ve even thrown in a free online edition of the whole book – don’t say we never spoil you! The topics covered in this Revision Guide are: – Medicine in Britain c. 1250-present – The British Sector of the Western Front 1914-1918 – The American West c. 1835-c.1895 – The Cold War 1941-1991 – Early Elizabethan England 1558-1588 – Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-1936

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    £7.10
  • Daring Deeds – World War II Short Stories for Kids: Family-Friendly Stories About Friendship, Bravery, Kindness & Love for 8-14 Year Olds

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    Is your child obsessed with all things World War II?

    Does he or she keep wanting to know more and more about these historic events?

    Or maybe they are just always hungry for knowledge and obscure facts..

    Have you been wanting to give them the perfect book?

    Our big book of short stories has:

    • More than 20 never-before-read short stories from WW2
    • Stories of love, loss, bravery & kindness & other important morals
    • Unknown stories (everybody knows the story of Anne Frank already!)
    • Stories from all parts of Europe and as far as America!
    • Written by an experienced history-loving author
    • Beautifully hand-illustrated book cover by our designer, Evangelina
    • Available in Kindle & Paperback (Audiobook coming soon!)

    NOTE: These stories don’t contain gruesome events, excessive violence or killing – perfect for young readers!

    So, if your little one can’t get enough of WWII, this book is perfect for them to not only discover some new history – but they’ll also learn the important morals of kindness, generosity, bravery, doing the right thing, and more!

    Scroll up & click “Add to Cart” to satisfy their WWII hunger now!

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    £8.50
  • The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth

    This is the first comprehensive history of goth music and culture. John Robb explores the origins and legacy of this enduring scene, which has its roots in the post-punk era. Drawing on his own experience as a musician and journalist, Robb covers the style, the music and the clubs that spawned goth culture, alongside political and social conditions. Reaching back further into history, he examines key events and movements that frame the ideas of goth, from the fall of Rome to Lord Byron and the Romantic poets, European folk tales, Gothic art and the occult. Finally, he considers the current mainstream goth of Instagram influencers, film, literature and music. The art of darkness features interviews with Andrew Eldritch, Killing Joke, Bauhaus, The Cult, The Banshees, The Damned, Einstürzende Neubauten, Johnny Marr, Trent Reznor, Adam Ant, Laibach, The Cure, Nick Cave and many more. It offers a first-hand account of being there at the gigs and clubs that made the scene happen.

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    £14.20
  • Native American History: An Enthralling Overview of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole Tribes along with the Trail of Tears (Exploring the Past)

    Two manuscripts in one book:

    • Native American Tribes: An Enthralling Guide to the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole
    • Trail of Tears: An Enthralling Guide to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Removal, the Seminole Wars, Creek Dissolution, and Forced Relocation of the Cherokee Tribe

    The “Five Civilized Tribes” tried to adapt to the American way of life, while others fought to keep their land. Which was more successful? This book will attempt to tell their story, the story of those five tribes. It will not go back into the distant past, and it will not be able to cover modern issues within the Native American community. But it will tell the story of how a group of people dealt with a world that had suddenly and drastically changed—and continued to change—and how they dealt with these changes as Native Americans.

    In the first part of this book, you’ll know:

    • The Five Civilized Tribes: Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek), Seminole, Choctaw, and Chickasaw
    • The role of disease in the European colonization of America
    • Great Native American fighters like Tecumseh, Crazy Horse, and Black Hawk
    • Great Native American leaders like Pushmataha, Chief John Ross, and Blue Jacket
    • What role Andrew Jackson played in the Indian Removal Act
    • The reality of Native Americans who owned slaves
    • The real story behind the Trail of Tears
    • Great battles like Fallen Timbers, Tippecanoe, Little Bighorn, and St. Clair’s Defeat
    • Massacres at Sand Creek and Wounded Knee and the devastation at Prospect Bluff
    • How the Native Americans used and were used by the Americans, British, and Spanish in the southeastern United States

    The removal of the Native Americans west of the Mississippi River during the 1800s to clear the way for settlers is a tragic story that involves human suffering on a grand scale.

    In the second part of this book, you will discover:

    • Why tribes developed various forms of Christianity
    • The reasons behind chiefs signing treaties to give away native lands
    • George Washington’s views on the Native Americans
    • The Five Civilized Tribes and how they differed from each other
    • How the average person viewed Native Americans in the 19th century
    • Davey Crockett’s opinion on the relocation of Native Americans
    • The Indian Removal Act of 1830 and how it impacted the Trail of Tears
    • And so much more!

    Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about Native American History!

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    £11.50
  • The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth

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    This is the first comprehensive history of Goth music and culture. Over 500 pages + photos & illustrations, John Robb explores the origins and legacy of this enduring scene, which has its roots in the post-punk era. Drawing on his own experience as a musician and journalist, Robb covers the style, the music and the clubs that spawned the culture, alongside political and social conditions. He also reaches back farther to key historic events and movements that frame the ideas of Goth, from the fall of Rome to Lord Byron and the Romantic poets, European folk tales, Gothic art and the occult. Finally, he considers the current mainstream Goth of Instagram influencers, film, literature and music. The Art of Darkness features interviews with The Banshees, The Cure, The Damned, Nick Cave, Southern Death Cult, Einstürzende Neubauten, Bauhaus, Killing Joke, Throbbing Gristle, Trent Reznor, Johnny Marr and many more. It offers a first-hand account of being there at the legendary gigs and clubs that made the scene happen.

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    £17.10£23.80
  • A Photographic History of Dungarvan (The Waterford History Series)

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    “A pleasure to read, with more laughs than most history books”.

    This book is a photographic history of Dungarvan and the people who live in the town. A Dungarvan book, for Dungarvan people. The content originally appeared as the “Waterford County Museum Remembers” column in the Dungarvan Leader newspaper. These articles are now gathered together in one volume of almost 400 pages featuring over five hundred photos black and white photos from the museum archive. Factories, shops, politicians, streets, sports, trades, and music are just a few of the topics explored in the book. The introductions and captions are sometimes whimsical, often nostalgic but are packed with historical information gleaned from the author’s thirty-year involvement in local history.

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    £27.40

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