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Author : Margaret Macdonald
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781838202309
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (23 download)
Download or read book The Ballad of Able Seacat Simon of HMS Amethyst written by Margaret Macdonald and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Lynne Barrett-Lee
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1471151840
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (711 download)
Download or read book Able Seacat Simon written by Lynne Barrett-Lee and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-01-14 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by a true story, this is the fictional reimagining of 'Able Seacat' Simon's adventures and heroics in dangerous wartime seas. Simon is discovered in the Hong Kong docks in 1948 and smuggled on board the H.M.S Amethyst by a British sailor who takes pity on the malnourished kitten. The young cat quickly acclimates to his new water-borne home, establishing himself as the chief rat-catcher in residence while also winning the hearts of the entire crew. Then the Amethyst is ordered to sail up the Yangtze to take over the guarding of the British Embassy, and tragedy strikes as the ship comes under fire from Communist guns. Many of the crew are killed and Simon is among those who are seriously wounded. Luckily, with the help of the ship's doctor, the brave cat makes a full recovery and is soon spending time with the injured men in the sick bay, purring and keeping their spirits up. News of Simon's heroism spreads and he becomes famous world-wide - but it is still a long journey back to England for both the crew and the plucky little cat known as 'Able Seacat Simon'…
Author : Lynne Barrett-Lee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781785412561
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (125 download)
Download or read book Able Seacat Simon written by Lynne Barrett-Lee and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simon is discovered in the Hong Kong docks in 1948 and smuggled on board the HMS AMETHYST by a British sailor who takes pity on the malnourished kitten. The young cat quickly establishes himself as the chief rat-catcher in residence, while also winning the hearts of the entire crew. Then the AMETHYST is ordered to sail up the Yangtse, and tragedy strikes as it comes under fire from communist guns. Many of the crew are killed, and Simon is among those who are seriously wounded. With the help of the ship's doctor, the brave cat makes a full recovery and is soon spending time with the injured men in the sick bay, purring and keeping their spirits up. Soon, news of Simon's heroism spreads worldwide - but it is still a long journey back to England...
Author : Lucy Aykroyd
Publisher : Unbound Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1789650887
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (896 download)
Download or read book Leaves of Love written by Lucy Aykroyd and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a carer or companion to someone who is ageing? Are you looking to enhance every moment of their lives to the end yet feel full of trepidation at the prospect? Leaves of Love is a simple yet essential guide for both layman and expert to keep by your side as you learn the beautiful and ancient art of accompanying another over these final transitions. Leaves of Love is laced with inspiring real-life stories that depict the rich gleanings to be found within ageing and the unexpected opportunities that can reveal themselves when we embrace the reality of our dying. These stories bring with them a tool bag of ideas and practical tips to empower the carer within all of us to value our own unique gifts and love as we have never loved before. With nature as our guide we learn how to be present when we visit a care home, what matters most as we sit with someone and how and what to expect when we are accompanying a dying person. ‘A gem of a book. Beautifully written with a warmth and empathy that make it a very uplifting read ... unafraid to discuss the aspects of dying that as a society, we tend to shrink away from’ Maria K 'Offers profound insights from the often hidden world at the end of life ... a reminder that people's last days on earth can be sweet, intimate and precious. It reminded me that every day of life can be lived well’ Dru J 'This is so lovely! I have cried as I read it. I think this book should be shared widely. It's not a technical book or an academic read but I do think it could be a powerful recommended read for all care givers' Carol C
Author : Hilda Kean
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022631846X
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (263 download)
Download or read book The Great Cat & Dog Massacre written by Hilda Kean and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tragedies of World War II are well known. But at least one has been forgotten: in September 1939, four hundred thousand cats and dogs were massacred in Britain. The government, vets, and animal charities all advised against this killing. So why would thousands of British citizens line up to voluntarily euthanize household pets? In The Great Cat and Dog Massacre, Hilda Kean unearths the history, piecing together the compelling story of the life—and death—of Britain’s wartime animal companions. She explains that fear of imminent Nazi bombing and the desire to do something to prepare for war led Britons to sew blackout curtains, dig up flower beds for vegetable patches, send their children away to the countryside—and kill the family pet, in theory sparing them the suffering of a bombing raid. Kean’s narrative is gripping, unfolding through stories of shared experiences of bombing, food restrictions, sheltering, and mutual support. Soon pets became key to the war effort, providing emotional assistance and helping people to survive—a contribution for which the animals gained government recognition. Drawing extensively on new research from animal charities, state archives, diaries, and family stories, Kean does more than tell a virtually forgotten story. She complicates our understanding of World War II as a “good war” fought by a nation of “good” people. Accessibly written and generously illustrated, Kean’s account of this forgotten aspect of British history moves animals to center stage—forcing us to rethink our assumptions about ourselves and the animals with whom we share our homes.
Author : Becky Brown
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1509899863
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (98 download)
Download or read book Round About the Christmas Tree written by Becky Brown and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Round About the Christmas Tree is the perfect Christmas gift for booklovers, as all facets of the festive season are represented here in one gorgeous volume. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful hardbacks make perfect gifts for book lovers, or wonderful additions to your own collection. This edition is introduced by Ned Halley and features the classic, charming illustrations of Alice Ercle Hunt. This anthology reveals the inspiration Christmas gives so many writers, whether as a time for celebration, for family, or as a chance to remember those in hardship. There are heart-warming stories from Charles Dickens and E. Nesbit, comic fun from G. K. Chesterton and Saki, touching whimsy from Hans Christian Andersen, and even crimes to solve from Arthur Conan Doyle.
Author : Steven Berkoff
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN 13 : 0571318460
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (713 download)
Download or read book Steven Berkoff Plays 1 written by Steven Berkoff and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2014-09-04 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steven Berkoff is a phenomenon. Among the artists working in the theatre today he is probably the most theatrical - his special combination of speech, movement and spectacle is uniquely powerful. This first collection of his plays includes East, described by Berkoff as 'an outburst or revolt against the sloth of my youth and a desire to turn a welter of undirected passion and frustration into a positive form'. Also included in this collection are the plays West and Sink the Belgrano!
Author : Steven Berkoff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (773 download)
Download or read book East written by Steven Berkoff and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William J. Craig
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1504021347
Total Pages : 509 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)
Download or read book Enemy at the Gates written by William J. Craig and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times bestseller that brings to life one of the bloodiest battles of World War II—and the beginning of the end of the Third Reich. On August 5, 1942, giant pillars of dust rose over the Russian steppe, marking the advance of the 6th Army, an elite German combat unit dispatched by Hitler to capture the industrial city of Stalingrad and press on to the oil fields of Azerbaijan. The Germans were supremely confident; in three years, they had not suffered a single defeat.The Luftwaffe had already bombed the city into ruins. German soldiers hoped to complete their mission and be home in time for Christmas. The siege of Stalingrad lasted five months, one week, and three days. Nearly two million men and women died, and the 6th Army was completely destroyed. Considered by many historians to be the turning point of World War II in Europe, the Soviet Army’s victory foreshadowed Hitler’s downfall and the rise of a communist superpower. Bestselling author William Craig spent five years researching this epic clash of military titans, traveling to three continents in order to review documents and interview hundreds of survivors. Enemy at the Gates is the enthralling result: the definitive account of one of the most important battles in world history. It became a New York Times bestseller and was also the inspiration for the 2001 film of the same name, starring Joseph Fiennes and Jude Law.
Author : Mark Mills
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1588369102
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)
Download or read book The Information Officer written by Mark Mills and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the summer of 1942, Max Chadwick is the British officer charged with manipulating the news on Malta to bolster the population’s fragile esprit de corps, as the small windswept island endures relentless Axis air raids. The fiercely independent Maltese, and a few broken-down fighter planes, are all that stand in the face of Nazi occupation and perhaps even victory—for Malta is the stepping-stone the Germans need between Europe and North Africa. When Max learns of the brutal murder of a young island woman—along with evidence that the crime may have been committed by a British officer—he knows that the Maltese loyalty to the war effort could be instantly shattered. Max must investigate the murder—beyond the gaze of his superiors, friends, and even the woman he loves—as the clock ticks down toward all-out invasion.
Author : Greg Neyman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (928 download)
Download or read book Sophie is Scarlet written by Greg Neyman and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-11 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sophie is entering her last year of college, and is doing all the normal things. Taking classes. Dating. Thinking about a Masters Degree. Helping in her community. Being a Witch. You know, the usual.But when an ordinary student paper gets her embroiled in a life or death game with one of the largest Tech Conglomerates in the world, Sophie must choose. Will she follow in the occult traditions passed down to witches over the centuries, and back out of the fray? Or will she fight for what's right, even going to lengths she knows are wrong?And, when the dust settles, just which sort of witch will she end up being?Trigger Warnings: Discussion of rape, suicide. Depiction of self-harm.
Author : Zachary Crockett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692224960
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (249 download)
Download or read book Everything is Bullshit written by Zachary Crockett and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Many of our society's most cherished traditions are actually based on historical accident, the profit motives of a few companies, or the agenda of someone who died long ago. A lot of what we believe and do is bullshit, yet we walk around thinking our way of doing things is inherently correct. Why do we exchange diamond engagement rings? Why is wine so expensive? How does art become 'art'? Why do so many non-profits want us to donate our cars? Why does college cost so much? Why do so many pets die in animal shelters? Why is the world the way it is?"--Back cover.
Author : Various
Publisher : Boxtree
ISBN 13 : 1760985465
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (69 download)
Download or read book Wedding Readings and Poems written by Various and published by Boxtree. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bound in gorgeous blue cloth, Wedding Readings and Poems makes the perfect gift to celebrate an engagement, to thank bridesmaids and to share happy memories with wedding guests. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with silver foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited by Becky Brown. This beautiful anthology is filled with readings to light up every kind of wedding ceremony. There are poems about falling in love, joyful prose celebrating marriage and wise words about commitment from some of our greatest writers and poets. It’s a book brimming with inspiration that solves the dilemma of choosing what to read at weddings and marriage celebrations.
Author : Becky Brown
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1529347041
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (293 download)
Download or read book Blitz Spirit written by Becky Brown and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-10-08 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Fascinating ' Elizabeth Day 'A hugely affecting and absorbing read.' The Bookseller 'Finally, a book that is proving very therapeutic in these difficult times... Full of doubt, fear, anger and rueful comedy, they give the lie to the idea that the Brits maintained a stiff upper lip, but it's immensely consoling to know that our forebears sometimes thought that they were living through the end times but survived to enjoy better and brighter days.' Jonathan Coe, The Times 'With 34 million of us in Tier 3, these Mass Observation diaries have an added fascination: it's impossible to read them without coming across parallels on almost every page, people's characters revealing themselves under wartime restrictions just as they do under Covid ones.' The Times 'A great book - such a good read.' Jeremy Vine 'Brown's book features an eclectic selection from the wartime years and is full of fascinating and sometimes surprising insights.' Mail on Sunday 'Moving and unexpectedly funny, it's these words that may offer comfort.' Woman's Weekly 'What extraordinary voices of Britain living through crisis! A brilliant testament to resilience.' Anne Glenconner 'A stirring and evocative account of life on the home front. Full of surprises that bring a fascinating perspective on the blitz spirit.' - Deborah Cadbury, author of Chocolate Wars and Princes at War *** Throughout the Second World War hundreds of people kept diaries of their private daily lives as part of a groundbreaking national experiment. They were warehousemen and WRENs, soldiers and farmhands, housewives and journalists, united only by a desire to record the history they were living through. For decades their words have been held in the Mass-Observation Archive, a time capsule of ordinary voices that might otherwise have been forgotten. These voices tell the human story behind the iconic events of those six years, of the individuals grappling with a world turned upside down. From panic-buying and competitively digging for victory to extraordinary acts of bravery, Blitz Spirit is a remarkable collection of real wartime experiences that represent the best and worst of human nature in the face of adversity. Resonant, darkly funny and deeply moving, this new collection will reveal what it was like to live through a crisis of unprecedented proportions. A cacophony of hope, cynicism and resilience, Blitz Spirit celebrates ordinary lives - however small - and shines a light on the people we were, and the people we are now.
Author : F. A. Mason
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780709032809
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (328 download)
Download or read book The Last Destroyer written by F. A. Mason and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Martyn Hesford
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 61 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (129 download)
Download or read book Lilac White written by Martyn Hesford and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poems of the mystical, the magical, and the sacred. These poems are rooted in this world, yet not of this world. LILAC WHITE is the journey into the light, the dark, the fairytale, the psychological, the pagan, the Christ.... there is forgiveness... there is love... all is a spell... dusted and sprinkled.... enter a strange sparkle. "This is a remarkable first collection. There is a delicacy in the writing, a numinous beauty; at once erotic and spiritual. I was repeatedly ambushed by a startling image or fragment of narrative, precisely placed. You enter his world and are held by his spell."-Adrian Noble (former Artistic Director, Chief Executive Royal Shakespeare Company) "...your impressive first collection. I found them beautifully imagined and very cleverly written. Challenging but hugely rewarding."-Sir Derek Jacobi (Actor) Speaking to The Times newspaper, actor Timothy Spall said of Martyn's writing: "What I adored about it was that it had a simplicity that, until you actually read it properly and understand it, looks very simple... [but it's] imparted like... painting, through sense of feeling, understanding and atmosphere..." -Timothy Spall (Actor) Martyn Hesford is a BAFTA-nominated writer. His film screenplays include FANTABULOSA! starring Michael Sheen, and MRS LOWRY AND SON starring Vanessa Redgrave and Timothy Spall. LILAC WHITE is Martyn Hesford's first collection of poetry.
