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  Alternative History of Britain...

  Timothy Venning

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  Timothy Venning's exploration of the alternative paths that British history might easily have taken moves on to the Wars of the Roses. What if Richard of York had not given battle in vain? How would a victory for Warwick the Kingmaker at the Battle of Barnet changed the course of the struggle for power? What if the Princes had escaped from the tower or the Stanleys had not betrayed their king at Bosworth? These are just a few of the fascinating questions posed by this book. 
   
   
   
  As always, while necessarily speculative, Dr. Venning discusses all the scenarios within the benefit of a deep understanding of the major driving forces, tensions, and trends that shaped British history. In so doing, he helps the listener to understand why things panned out as they did, as well as what might have been in this tumultuous period.

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  The History of France - From...

  Will Forrest

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  Discover the Hidden Treasures of French History and Embark on a Fascinating Journey Through Time. 
  Have you ever found yourself captivated by the rich and enthralling history of France? 
  Are you eager to dive deep into a world of political intrigue, military conquests, and the legendary figures that forged the nation we know today? 
  Seize this unique opportunity to embark on an unforgettable journey through the ages with our meticulously researched and expertly crafted book. This comprehensive and engaging guide will take you on a voyage through time, revealing the secrets, stories, and events that have defined France. 
  Why You Need This Book in Your Life 
  With this remarkable guide, you'll:Unveil the mysteries of ancient Gaul, the Roman conquest, and the birth of France.Explore the rise and fall of the Merovingian and Carolingian dynasties, and the dawn of feudalism.Discover key figures like Clovis, Charlemagne, and William the Conqueror, who shaped France's destiny.Appreciate the cultural, religious, and social developments of the early Middle Ages. 
  What Sets This Book Apart? 
  Our book offers:A captivating and comprehensive account of France's past.A deep exploration of the myriad forces that have shaped the nation's historyPolitical intrigue and military conquests to cultural and social revolutions. 
  Ignite your passion for French history! 
  Secure Your Copy Today & Embark on an Unforgettable Journey Through Time! 
  So, what are you waiting for? 
  Take the plunge and immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of medieval France. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey that will leave you captivated, enlightened, and forever changed.

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  A Vindication of the Rights of...

  Mary Wollstonecraft

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  "I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves."
  
  At a time when women were viewed as mere decorative ornaments or domestic servants, Mary Wollstonecraft issued a radical call for change. In A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, she challenges the educational and social systems of the 18th century that kept women in a state of "perpetual childhood." She argues that women are rational beings deserving of the same fundamental rights as men, and that a truly just society can only exist when both sexes are equally educated. Bold, fiery, and profoundly logical, this work laid the intellectual groundwork for the suffrage movements that would follow a century later.
  
  
  
  
  The Power of Education: Wollstonecraft's central argument is that the "frivolity" of women in her time was a product of a culture that only valued them for their beauty. By advocating for a national system of co-education, she envisioned a world where women could be independent, contributing members of society and "rational companions" to their partners.
  
  A Revolutionary Spirit: Written as a response to political theorists who excluded women from the "rights of man," this book is a masterpiece of Enlightenment thought. Wollstonecraft applies the principles of liberty and equality to the domestic sphere, demanding that justice begin at home.
  
  Why It Is Essential Today: As the mother of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley and a pioneer in her own right, Wollstonecraft's voice remains a powerful reminder of the struggle for self-sovereignty. Her work continues to inspire anyone fighting for the right to think, learn, and live freely.
  
  Own a piece of revolutionary history. Purchase "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" today.

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  Extraordinary Pools

  Naina Gupta

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  A visual feast of 49 weird, wonderful and architecturally astounding swimming pools from around the world.
  This book is a sumptuous celebration of swimming pools as playgrounds of pioneering design and architectural excess. Banish memories of crowded leisure centres and sun lounger-clad lidos, these are pools designed for pleasure, not purpose. Swimming pools are no longer simply places to swim, they are versatile sites of activity and excess. They can be vital lifelines providing communities with safe access to water, domestic symbols of affluence, and the avant-garde spectacle of hotel developers.
  Naina Gupta uncovers some of the most spectacular swimming pools from around the world, including Berthold Lubetkin's modernist Penguin Pool at London Zoo, the world's largest infinity pool at Marina Bay Sands, Ricardo Bofill's blood-red garden pool in Spain, and London's unparalleled Sky Pool. Extraordinary Pools also includes 4 extended essays on various aspects of pool culture, such as the use of empty swimming pools in California by skateboarders. 
  Illustrated throughout with awe-inspiring colour photography, Extraordinary Pools is a mosaic of exceptional public and private pools, reasserting the protean quality of the swimming pool as a space of activity, pleasure and excess.

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  The Battle for Isurava -...

  David W. Cameron

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  ‘You are trying to survive, shirt torn, arse out of your pants, whiskers a mile long, hungry … you carry your boots because there’s no skin on your feet. But when you look around at some of the others – hell! They look crook! … you dig a number of holes in the ground and bury your dead. Nothing would be said, but you think ‘maybe it will be my turn next’. 
  Within 24 hours of the Japanese invasion of northern New Guinea at Gona in July 1942, the Australian militiamen of ‘B’ Company, 39th Battalion, spent four weeks fighting a delaying action against a crack Japanese force outnumbered by three to one. By mid-August, the rest of the battalion had arrived, and these men took up a position at Isurava, in the heart of the cloud covered mountains and jungles of the Owen Stanley Range.  
  The battle for Isurava would be the defining battle of the Kokoda Campaign and has rightfully been described as Australia’s Thermopylae. It was here that Australia’s first Victoria Cross in the Pacific war was awarded when the Japanese conducted several ferocious attacks against the Australian perimetre.  
  The outnumbered and poorly equipped Australians managed to hold back the Japanese advance for almost a week; only then did these battle scared and weary men begin a month long fighting withdraw towards Ioribaiwa Ridge just north of Port Morsby. However, their sacrifice provided time for the Australian 25th Brigade to be brought forward — finally forcing the Japanese to withdrawal just as they glimpsed the lights of Port Morseby.  
  Using diaries, letters and other first-hand accounts and following on from The Battles for Kokoda Plateau, leading military historian David W Cameron continues his detailed and riveting account of the war in the Owen Stanleys in 1942.

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  Shemale Anomaly The - The...

  Carol East

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  After a couple of years, I’ve finally finished this book. It contains a sixth and concluding part of the story. To think I only intended to write a single part, mainly because I was big on writing short stories back then. Anyway, I do hope you enjoy this sci-fi story as much as I enjoyed writing it. 
   
  This book is intended for adults only. All characters depicted are 18 or older.

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