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| "Letters to the Midwife : Correspondence with Jennifer Worth, the Author of Call the Midwife" |
| "Letters to the Midwife is a wonderful collection of correspondence received by Jennifer Worth offering a fascinating glimpse into a long-lost worldAlong with readers' responses and personal histories it is filled with all sorts of heart-warming gems There are stories from other midwives lorry drivers even a seamstress all with tales to tellContaining previously unpublished material describing her time spent in Paris and some journal entries this is also a portrait of Jennifer herself complete with a moving introduction by her family about the woman they knew and loved"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Stitched Shibori : Technique, Innovation, Pattern, Design" |
| "Written by expert shibori teacher Jane Callender this beautiful practical book is packed with both traditional and inventive stitch-resist techniques a complete dyeing guide and an inspirational gallery of Jane's work This book contains all the information a beginner will need to get started - including tips on dyeing in small spaces and a guide to all the necessary health and safety considerations - but is also packed with innovative techniques and inspiring designs that will appeal to the experienced textile artist The book is broken into three sections The first shows you all the key stitch-resist techniques you need - from the basics right through to creating intricate designs - and all are clearly explained with photography and illustrations Learn how to create a range of different shibori styles oversew make circles and other shapes use grids double needles stencils and caps bind fabrics work with machine stitch use fabric buffers and incorporate applique The second section shows you how to use motifs to create pattern learn how to create and position designs including traditional arrangements such as Karamatsu and Tatewaku create composite designs and get tips on how to plan your own patterns Finally the book contains a complete guide to dyeing - it contains recipes tips and advice so that you can get the very best from every dye bath you make Learn how to dye with both natural and synthetic indigo in organic and synthetic vats Also choose from a wide range of natural dyes iron rust and dazzling Procion dyes which can be used in combination or alone for amazing effects"
Price: 14.49 |
| "The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II" |
| "A beautiful collection celebrating the Queen&39;s humour with amusing quotations and stories about royal lifeWhen thinking of the Queen our first image is one of dignity and authority She is the very definition of majesty the British monarch the Supreme Governor of the Church of England and the head of the Commonwealth But as anyone who knows her will tell you in person she has a wicked sense of humour Occasionally unintentional (when meeting guitar legend Eric Clapton she enquired &39;Have you been playing a long time?&39;) Sometimes cannily astute (&39;I have to be seen to be believed&39;) At times downright silly (nicely demonstrated when staff at Balmoral discovered the Queen jumping up and down with glee exclaiming &39;I&39;ve won I&39;ve won!&39; after hearing that England had beaten Australia in the cricket) the Queen&39;s sense of humour is like no other Revealing a side of the Queen&39;s personality that the public rarely see this joyous book is a timely celebration of royal humour as Elizabeth II succeeds Victoria as Britain&39;s longest-serving monarch"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Creative Blacksmithing" |
| "Discover the thrill of working with hot metal and creating your own pieces This book shows you how with lavish photographs it captures the excitement of working at the fire and explains the techniques to get you started Drawing on traditional methods it encourages you to develop your own style and to design your own tools and creations Step-by-step instructions to shaping bending splitting and drawing down hot metal are given along with advice on traditional methods to fasten metal pieces together Projects included in this new book are making a hanging basket bracket and a toasting fork"
Price: 8.49 |
| "Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers: Techniques, Treatments & Applications for Inspirational Design by Elizabeth Bone..." |
| "Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers is a comprehensive examination of all the techniques surface treatments and innovations used by silver jewellery makers Unlike more general silversmithing books that also include silver ornaments this book places a strong emphasis on the information that is relevant to jewellery makers giving them all they need to know about working with this unique and versatile material It takes the reader through the basic skills as well as specialist techniques and treatments for silver jewellery making Traditional techniques such as filigree are examined alongside contemporary designs that marry metals and mix materials to create unique textures and surfaces This authoritative and lusciously illustrated book offers a comprehensive and inspirational insight into the art and craft of silver jewellery making for today's artisan Packed with instructional information and inspiration this book is aimed at the range of home-crafters and the Etsycom market as well as professional jewellery makers who are looking for a more detailed insight into working with silver Silver is easy to work with affordable and results in elegant stylish jewellery that is above the level of the more crafty beads-and-colored-stones style of jewellery making Being versatile and malleable means this is a material that jewellery makers can experiment with and also use with a combination of other materials to create unique stylish and highly sophisticated looking jewellery With its comprehensive range of techniques and inspiration Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers is a must-have for all levels of jewellery makers and designers and guarantees a strong position on the backlist"
Price: 12.49 |
| "30 Minute Artist: Painting Water in Watercolour by Terry Harrison (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "All watercolour landscape artists need to know how to paint water and in this book Terry Harrison excels in demystifying the painting process Here he shares his expert advice and no nonsense tips and techniques for producing quick effective paintings of water There are two- or three-step exercises for painting water in all its varied moods and situations including ripples reflections puddles streams breaking waves choppy water surf bridges riverbeds boats and much more There are then ten step-by-step demonstrations that can be produced in half an hour a misty lake track with puddles ford waterfall lazy river stormy sea cliffs fishing from a boat sunset estuary and fishing boat"
Price: 5.49 |
| "The Crusades: The War for the Holy Land by Thomas Asbridge (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Released to coincide with a major BBC TV documentary series on the crusades presented by the author In the eleventh century a vast Christian army summoned to holy war by the pope rampaged through the Muslim world of the eastern Mediterranean seizing possession of Jerusalem a city revered by both faiths Over the two hundred years that followed this First Crusade Islam and the West fought for dominion of the Holy Land clashing in a succession of chillingly brutal wars both firm in the belief that they were at God's work For the first time this book tells the story of this epic struggle from the perspective of both Christians and Muslims reconstructing the experiences and attitudes of those on either side of the conflict Mixing pulsing narrative and piercing insight it exposes the full horror passion and barbaric grandeur of the crusading era One of the world's foremost authorities on the subject Thomas Asbridge offers a vivid and penetrating history of the crusades setting a new standard for modern scholarship Drawing upon painstaking original research and an intimate knowledge of the Near East he uncovers what drove Muslims and Christians alike to embrace the ideals of jihadand crusade revealing how these holy wars reshaped the medieval world and why they continue to echo in human memory to this day"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Gastronomy of Italy" |
| "Gastronomy of Italy - the seminal work on Italian food first published in the 1990s - is revised and updated and illustrated with new photography This classic book leaves no stone unturned in its exploration of Italian gastronomy Anna Del Conte the doyenne of Italian cooking defines the country's regions ingredients dishes and techniques for a new generation in her comprehensive explanation of its culinary terms This simple A-Z format covers all elements of Italian gastronomy from abbacchio to zuppe inglese There are over 200 recipes including the great dishes from every major region of Italy Variations on the classics - pasta polenta gnocchi risotto and pizzas - sit alongside Anna's recipes for versions of Italian favourites such as peperonata lamb fricassee ossobuco and less well-known regional specialities Specially commissioned photographs of the dishes ingredients and techniques along with maps of the regions makes this a truly unique and invaluable book Word count 197000"
Price: 20.49 |
| "5:2 Diet Photos : 600 Food Photos, 60 Low-Calorie Recipes & 30 Snack Ideas" |
| "The brains behind the 1 bestselling Carbs & Cals are back with the perfect 52 diet companion; a collection of food photos designed to visually present the calorie content of controlled but delicious food portions making your two fasting days easier than ever before For those on the now famous 52 Diet knowing what to eat on the two weekly fasting days is key; having flexibility with food choices and looking forward to an appetising meal helps maintain motivation and allows dieters to plan ahead 52 Diet Photos is the perfect problem-solving companion for everyone interested in the popular 52 diet Offering up a delicious platter of over 600 mouth-watering food photos ranging in calorie content it finally answers the dieter's dilemma what can I eat on my two 500 calorie days? As well as displaying calories every photo in the book shows the amount of protein (which has been scientifically proven to keep you feeling fuller for longer) and fruit & veg portions that count towards your 5-a-day The full-colour publication features a series of tasty recipes from as little as 100 calories And with tasty snack ideas that will keep your fingers out of the biscuit tin 52 Diet Photos will help everyone reach their healthy lifestyle goals - these really are dishes to diet for! 52 Diet Photos aims to create happy healthy eaters by educating them on the calorie and nutritional content of different new and exciting foods 52 Diet Photos is the perfect support for individuals wanting to try the revolutionary 52 diet FEATURES Browse the 600 food photos to quickly find foods you like Photos make it easy to judge portion sizes and stick to your calorie budget Be inspired by the 60 low-calorie recipes ranging from 105 to 385 calories Need something to nibble on? Choose from the 30 tasty snack ideas to keep you going between meals All under 100 calories Use the traffic light system to find portions that are high in protein (to keep you fuller for longer) and low in fat The apple symbol helps you keep track of your 5-a-day fruit & veg"
Price: 9.49 |
| "The Hunting Dogs by Jorn Lier Horst (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Seventeen years ago William Wisting led the investigation into one of Norway's most widely publicised criminal cases when the young Cecilia Linde was killed Now it is discovered that evidence was planted and the wrong man convicted Wisting is suspended and the media smell blood William Wisting has spent his life hunting criminals but now it is he who is hunted To discover what really happened he must work alone and under cover assisted only by his journalist daughter Line Then another young woman disappears"
Price: 6.99 |
| "The Alice Network : A Novel" |
| "NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLER1 GLOBE AND MAIL HISTORICAL FICTION BESTSELLEROne of NPR's Best Books of 2017!One of Bookbub's Biggest Historical Fiction Books of 2017!Reese Witherspoon Book Club Summer Reading Pick!The 2017 Girly Book Club Book of the Year!A Summer Book Pick from Good Housekeeping Parade Library Journal Goodreads Liz and Lisa and BookBub In an enthralling new historical novel from national bestselling author Kate Quinn two women-a female spy recruited to the real-life Alice Network in France during World War I and an unconventional American socialite searching for her cousin in 1947-are brought together in a mesmerizing story of courage and redemption 1947 In the chaotic aftermath of World War II American college girl Charlie St Clair is pregnant unmarried and on the verge of being thrown out of her very proper family She's also nursing a desperate hope that her beloved cousin Rose who disappeared in Nazi-occupied France during the war might still be alive So when Charlie's parents banish her to Europe to have her little problem taken care of Charlie breaks free and heads to London determined to find out what happened to the cousin she loves like a sister1915 A year into the Great War Eve Gardiner burns to join the fight against the Germans and unexpectedly gets her chance when she's recruited to work as a spy Sent into enemy-occupied France she's trained by the mesmerizing Lili the Queen of Spies who manages a vast network of secret agents right under the enemy's nose Thirty years later haunted by the betrayal that ultimately tore apart the Alice Network Eve spends her days drunk and secluded in her crumbling London house Until a young American barges in uttering a name Eve hasn't heard in decades and launches them both on a mission to find the truthno matter where it leadsBoth funny and heartbreaking this epic journey of two courageous women is an unforgettable tale of little-known wartime glory and sacrifice Quinn knocks it out of the park with this spectacular book!-Stephanie Dray New York Times bestselling author of America's First Daughter"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Dublin: Foundation by Edward Rutherfurd (Paperback, 2005)" |
| "Edward Rutherfurd's great Irish epic reveals the story of the people of Ireland through the focal point of the island's capital city The epic begins in pre-Christian Ireland during the reign of the fierce and powerful High Kings at Tara with the tale of two lovers the princely Conall and the ravishing Deirdre whose travails echo the ancient Celtic legend of Cuchulainn From this stirring beginning Rutherfurd takes the reader on a graphically realised journey through the centuries Through the interlocking stories of a powerfully-imagined cast of characters - druids and chieftains monks and smugglers merchants and mercenaries noblewomen rebels and cowards - we see Ireland through the lens of its greatest city"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Understanding Power : The Indispensable Chomsky" |
| "Noam Chomsky is universally accepted as one of the pre-eminent public intellectuals of the modern era Over the past thirty years broadly diverse audiences have gathered to attend his sell-out lectures Now in Understanding Power Peter R Mitchell and John Schoeffel have assembled the best of Chomsky's talks on the past present and future of the politics of power In a series of enlightening and wide-ranging discussions - published here for the first time - Chomsky radically reinterprets the events of the past three decades covering topics from foreign policy during the Vietnam War to the decline of welfare under the Clinton administration And as he elucidates the connection between America's imperialistic foreign policy and social inequalities at home Chomsky also discerns the necessary steps to take toward social change With an eye to political activism and the media's role in popular struggle as well as US foreign and domestic policy Understanding Power is definitive Chomsky"
Price: 12.49 |
| "The Lord of the Rings: Boxed Set by J. R. R. Tolkien (Paperback, 1995)" |
| "Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit all three parts of the epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings in one paperback Features the definitive edition of the text fold-out flaps with the original two-colour maps and a revised and expanded index Sauron the Dark Lord has gathered to him all the Rings of Power - the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring - the ring that rules them all - which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins In a sleepy village in the Shire young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task as the Ring is entrusted to his care He must leave his home and make a perilous journey across the realms of Middle-earth to the Crack of Doom deep inside the territories of the Dark Lord There he must destroy the Ring forever and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose Since it was first published in 1954 The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike This single-volume paperback edition is the definitive text fully restored with almost 400 corrections - with the full co-operation of Christopher Tolkien - and features a striking new cover"
Price: 15.49 |
| "Canoecraft : An Illustrated Guide to Fine Woodstrip Construction" |
| "Canoecraft is the ultimate guide to building a wood-strip canoe Thousands of canoes have been built using Canoecraft over the last 30 years Now revised and expanded with 32 pages of colour this international bestseller known as the 'Bible of canoe building' is back bigger and better than ever Ted Moores is a master builder of woodstripepoxy canoes Over four decades teaching wooden-boat construction he discovered that the same dream motivates all of his students no matter their age to build something beautiful and functional Canoecraft is the road map to that dream Moores offers comprehensive instructions for the first-time builder and for the second-time builder He adds a variety of canoe plans each presented as a traditional table of offsets There is also a series of builder's tips and techniques and an entire chapter on carving a paddle the perfect accompaniment to a handcrafted canoe The author's counsel is straightforward 'When good materials are used and simple steps are performed with care professional results are sure to follow'Whether the goal is to build a general-purpose recreational canoe or an efficient modern tripping canoe or a full-decked fast-cruising canoe with walnut veneer Canoecraft is the ideal guide to making it happen successfully"
Price: 13.99 |
| "The Girl on the Train" |
| "THE RUNAWAY SUNDAY TIMES NO1 BESTSELLER AND THRILLER OF THE YEAR NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING EMILY BLUNT Really great suspense novel Kept me up most of the night The alcoholic narrator is dead perfect (Stephen King) Rachel catches the same commuter train every morning She knows it will wait at the same signal each time overlooking a row of back gardens She's even started to feel like she knows the people who live in one of the houses 'Jess and Jason' she calls them Their life - as she sees it - is perfect If only Rachel could be that happy And then she sees something shocking It's only a minute until the train moves on but it's enough Now everything's changed Now Rachel has a chance to become a part of the lives she's only watched from afar Now they'll see; she's much more than just the girl on the train"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Mossad : The Great Operations of Israel's Famed Secret Service" |
| "Mossad is universally recognised as the greatest intelligence service in the world It is also the most enigmatic shrouded in a thick veil of secrecy Many of its enthralling feats are still unknown; most of its heroes remain unnamedFrom the kidnapping of Eichmann in Argentina and the systematic tracking down of those responsible for the Munich massacre to lesser-known episodes of astonishing espionage this extraordinary book describes the dramatic largely secret history of Mossad and the Israeli intelligence communityExamining the covert operations the targeted assassinations and the paramilitary activities within and outside Israel Michael Bar-Zohar and Nissim Mishal detail the great stories of Mossad and reveal the personal tales of some of the best Mossad agents and leaders to serve their country"
Price: 8.49 |
| "The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm (Paperback, 1995)" |
| "Since it was first published The Art of Loving has become a classic inspiring thousands of people with its clarity and power Erich Fromm the renowned psychoanalyst sees love as the ultimate need and desire of all human beings In this book he discusses every aspect of the subject romantic love the love of parents for children brotherly love erotic love self-love and the love of God or the divine He looks at the theory of love as it appears throughout the cultures of the world and at the practice how we show or fail to show love to one another Love is an art which we need to develop and practice in order to find true commitment We need to find it individually and as a society as a whole Erich Fromm is one of the major figures in the field of psychoanalysis He devoted himself to consultant psychology and theoretical investigation for many years He was the author of numerous books including Fear of Freedom and Psychoanalysis and Zen before his death in 1980"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Anatomy : A Complete Guide to the Human Body, for Artists & Students" |
| "Grays Anatomy that classic beloved of medical students for over 100 years is the fundamental work underlying Anatomy But this is Grays with a difference with all the fine engravings of the original but accompanied by fresher more accessible text that explains in lay terms exactly how the hip bone is connected to the thigh bone and all the other systems as well The book contains 350 detailed engravings many of them in colour and is an invaluable guide for all students of anatomy whether studying for medical or artistic purposes It is also an appealing sourcebook for artists looking for inspiration from the exquisitely detailed engravings"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Orientalism by Edward W. Said (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "The seminal work that has redefined our understanding of colonialism and empire with a preface by the author&39;Stimulating elegant and pugnacious&39; Observer&39;Magisterial&39; Terry EagletonIn this highly-acclaimed work Edward Said surveys the history and nature of Western attitudes towards the East considering orientalism as a powerful European ideological creation - a way for writers philosophers and colonial administrators to deal with the &39;otherness&39; of eastern culture customs and beliefs He traces this view through the writings of Homer Nerval and Flaubert Disraeli and Kipling whose imaginative depictions have greatly contributed to the West&39;s romantic and exotic picture of the Orient Drawing on his own experiences as an Arab Palestinian living in the West Said examines how these ideas can be a reflection of European imperialism and racism &39;Beautifully patterned and passionately argued&39;New Statesman&39;Very exciting his case is not merely persuasive but conclusive&39;John Leonard New York Times"
Price: 8.99 |
| "1,000 Places to See Before You Die" |
| "Discerning world traveller Patricia Schultz hand picks the 1000 most astonishing destinations in the world and brings them to life in lively evocative prose that reveals why the place is so wonderful Best time information and the essential contact information will help you get there What's different about the new edition? Every entry has been reviewed and assessed to make sure it's still worthy of inclusion in the book then re-written 200 all-new entries It features 25 countries that were not included before including Qatar Greenland South Korea Estonia and the Maldives It has a greater variety of hotel and restaurant choices including more budget-conscious options"
Price: 13.99 |
| Superfudge |
| "Peter Hatcher's little brother Fudge is four And he's as monstrous as ever! When Fudge discovers that his new baby sister can't play with him he tries to sell her When that doesn't work he tries giving her away And on his first day at school he kicks his teacher and calls her Rat Face Can his big brother help him out this time?Superfudge is book three in this hugely successful series from the bestselling author and household name Judy Blume"
Price: 4.99 |
| "Cooking for Family and Friends : 100 Lean Recipes to Enjoy Together" |
| "Do you find it tricky to balance being healthy with cooking for a crowd? Bestselling author Joe Wicks aka The Body Coach presents this gorgeous book featuring more than 100 delicious and nutritious recipes that are perfect for sharing with the special people in your life Joe has helped hundreds of thousands of people to transform their bodies and feel amazing with his effective workouts and simple recipes All of the recipes in Cooking for Family and Friends are organised into reduced-carb and post workout chapters just like Joe's first three Lean in 15 cookbooks This makes it a brilliant addition for those already familiar with Joe's eating structure (carbs following workouts or on active days) but the meals are also enjoyable and tasty for all whether you are following Joe's plan or not Cooking for Family and Friends is a beautifully photographed collection of Joe's easy favourites and crowd-pleasers such as Roast Chicken with Celeriac Mash and Bacon Greens BBQ Ribs with Dirty Corn and Tandoori Chicken Thighs with Chapattis All the recipes are big on flavour and packed with the hero ingredients you need to impress your mates fuel your workout and burn fat"
Price: 14.49 |
| "How to Write Your Best Story Ever!" |
| "Ideal for children wanting to enter story writing competitions! This is a humorous and authoritative book that will awaken the author in every child unlocking their story ideas and giving them hints and tips to create their own stories For children aged 13 and under this book is written in a fun engaging and inspirational style that will help all readers to see themselves as writers and help them to achieve their creative writing goals It is ideal for home and schools primary and lower secondary The book is authoritative linked to curriculum requirements but not intimidating From how to write for your audience or for a specific purpose how to overcome writer's block and how to write in different genres to what words to use to best effect this book gives children the tools they need to make writing an enjoyable experience It is filled with tips on how to use wonderful and weird words invent new words and write powerful sentences using metaphors similes and idioms Children will soon be creating stories that will stay with their writers and readers forever"
Price: 7.49 |
| "French Ages 5-7: New edition" |
| "Packed full of activities for children learning French for the first time Colourful fun activities will keep them engaged while help is at hand if French isn't your strong point there's plenty of support and guidance for parents and teachers A wealth of information and ideas for using French in context means that you can enjoy using simple French from the very start! Children are encouraged to develop good learning habits for life Colourful motivating activities make learning fun Useful information and tips are included to help support the child's learning with additional resources available to access online"
Price: 3.99 |
| "The BFG (Colour Edition)" |
| "'Human beans is not really believing in giants is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist' On a dark silvery moonlit night Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant the BFG who only eats snozzcumbers and glugs frobscottle But there are other giants in Giant Country Fifty foot brutes who gallop far and wide every night to find human beans to eat Can Sophie and her friend the BFG stop them?"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Messages From Your Animal Spirit Guides Cards" |
| "After the publication of his best-selling book Power Animals many people inquired about the meaning of spirit animals that were not contained in that work In Animal Spirit Guides Dr Farmer provided concise relevant details about the significance of more than 200 animals that may come to you in physical or symbolic form as guides and teachers Messages from Your Animal Spirit Guides is a special companion card set to Dr Farmer's latest book with each card devoted to an animal its characteristics and practical ways that they can help you as a spirit guide"
Price: 11.49 |
| "CFT Made Simple : A Clinician's Guide to Practicing Compassion-Focused Therapy" |
| "Created by world-renowned psychologist Paul Gilbert compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is extremely effective in helping clients work through painful feelings of shame and self-criticism However the theoretical aspects of this therapy-such as evolutionary psychology attachment theory and affective neuroscience-can make CFT difficult to grasp This book provides everything you need to start implementing CFT in practice either as a primary therapy modality or as an adjunctive approach to other therapies such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and moreCFT has unique strengths and is especially effective in helping clients work through troubling thoughts and behaviors approach themselves and others with greater compassion and kindness and feel safer and more confident in their ability to handle life's challenges and difficulties This book articulates the theoretical basis of the therapy in simple easy-to-follow language and offers practical guidance and strategies on how to tailor your CFT approach to specific client populationsAs a clinician interested in the benefits of CFT but wary of the dense theoretical principles that lay behind it you need a user-friendly guide that will let you hit the ground running CFT Made Simple is that guide"
Price: 24.99 |
| "An Artist of the Floating World : 30th anniversary edition" |
| "Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2017Shortlisted for the Booker Prize1948 Japan is rebuilding her cities after the calamity of World War II her people putting defeat behind them and looking to the future The celebrated painter Masuji Ono fills his days attending to his garden his two grown daughters and his grandson and his evenings drinking with old associates in quiet lantern-lit bars His should be a tranquil retirement But as his memories continually return to the past - to a life and a career deeply touched by the rise of Japanese militarism - a dark shadow begins to grow over his serenity"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The Kindly Ones by Jonathan Littell (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "Dr Max Aue is a family man and owner of a lace factory in post-war France He is an intellectual steeped in philosophy literature and classical music He is also a former SS intelligence officer and cold-blooded assassin He was an observer and then a participant in Nazi atrocities on the Eastern Front he was present at the siege of Stalingrad at the death camps and finally caught up in the overthrow of the Nazis and the nightmarish fall of Berlin His world was peopled by Eichmann Himmler Goering Speer and of course Hitler himself Max is looking back at his life with cool-eyed precision; he is speaking out now to set the record straight"
Price: 9.99 |
