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High Command

British Military Leadership in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars

by Christopher Elliott ...

From 2001, Britain supported the United States in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. "Victory" in such conflicts is always hard to gauge and domestic political backing for them was never robust. For this, the governments of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown were held responsible, and paid the price, but the role played by the High Command in the Ministry of Defence also bears examination. Critics have noted ... Read more

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From 2001, Britain supported the United States in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. "Victory" in such conflicts is always hard to gauge and domestic political backing for them was never robust. For this, the governments of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown were held responsible, and paid the price, but the role played by the High Command in the Ministry of Defence also bears examination. Critics have noted
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Next

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Stories should interest you, touch you, move you. There are 134 in 'Next'. Many, possibly even most, will do just that. 'Youth', 'love', 'life', 'death', and so much more. Stories often relevant to you, your life, past and future. Stories very readable, memorable. 'Next' is generous, a friend you will want to spend time with. A book to keep beside your favourite chair, beside your bed. A friend to ... Read more

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Stories should interest you, touch you, move you. There are 134 in 'Next'. Many, possibly even most, will do just that. 'Youth', 'love', 'life', 'death', and so much more. Stories often relevant to you, your life, past and future. Stories very readable, memorable. 'Next' is generous, a friend you will want to spend time with. A book to keep beside your favourite chair, beside your bed. A friend to
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The Great Landmark Race

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TRAVEL FORMATWhat landmarks are on your bucket list?The Great Landmark Race is the international competition to design great architecture, world icons and significant memorials. From the Pyramids of ancient Egypt to the Burj Khalifa today, we travel around the world to discover the most remarkable landmarks in the world to answer the big question of what makes a landmark great.Covid19 has caused a ... Read more

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TRAVEL FORMATWhat landmarks are on your bucket list?The Great Landmark Race is the international competition to design great architecture, world icons and significant memorials. From the Pyramids of ancient Egypt to the Burj Khalifa today, we travel around the world to discover the most remarkable landmarks in the world to answer the big question of what makes a landmark great.Covid19 has caused a
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Onwards

by Christopher Elliott ...

Onwards marks the captivating third instalment in the beloved Cornucopia series, a collection of short stories that masterfully blend humour, pathos, and a keen eye for the human condition. Spanning the past seventy years, these tales weave together events, relationships, loves, and losses, creating a rich tapestry of life's varied experiences. Each story is crafted to resonate with the reader, ... Read more

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Onwards marks the captivating third instalment in the beloved Cornucopia series, a collection of short stories that masterfully blend humour, pathos, and a keen eye for the human condition. Spanning the past seventy years, these tales weave together events, relationships, loves, and losses, creating a rich tapestry of life's varied experiences. Each story is crafted to resonate with the reader,
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How to Be the World's Smartest Traveler (and Save Time, Money, and Hassle)

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Leading travel expert and USA Today columnist Christopher Elliott shares the smartest ways to travel in this tip-filled guide from National Geographic. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience as a consumer travel advocate, Elliott gives you the inside scoop on how to navigate the often perplexing world of travel, with detailed advice on:• Airlines• car rentals• cruises• hotels and alternative ... Read more

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Leading travel expert and USA Today columnist Christopher Elliott shares the smartest ways to travel in this tip-filled guide from National Geographic. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience as a consumer travel advocate, Elliott gives you the inside scoop on how to navigate the often perplexing world of travel, with detailed advice on:• Airlines• car rentals• cruises• hotels and alternative
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Scammed

How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles, and Shady Deals

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A leading consumer advocate reveals how to protect your money, time, and integrity from corrupt businessesOnce upon a time store prices were simple and fair, businesses stood behind their products with guarantees free of fine print and loopholes, and companies genuinely seemed to care about their valued customers—but those days are long gone. In this groundbreaking exposé, consumer advocate ... Read more

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A leading consumer advocate reveals how to protect your money, time, and integrity from corrupt businessesOnce upon a time store prices were simple and fair, businesses stood behind their products with guarantees free of fine print and loopholes, and companies genuinely seemed to care about their valued customers—but those days are long gone. In this groundbreaking exposé, consumer advocate
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Love letters

When gratitude translates to love

by Christopher Paul Elliott ...

God has the power to bring people into our lives and to take them from us. In between we have an opportunity to appreciate the gifts they have and the impacts those gifts have had on us. We have the opportunity to express gratitude to each while they are with us or after they pass. The choice is ours.I made the wrong choice with my father-in-law; he passed before I could express my gratitude to ... Read more

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God has the power to bring people into our lives and to take them from us. In between we have an opportunity to appreciate the gifts they have and the impacts those gifts have had on us. We have the opportunity to express gratitude to each while they are with us or after they pass. The choice is ours.I made the wrong choice with my father-in-law; he passed before I could express my gratitude to
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Pertinax

The Son of a Slave Who Became Roman Emperor

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The son of a former slave, Pertinax was the Roman Emperor who proved that no matter how lowly your birth, you could rise to the very top through hard work, grit and determination.Born in AD 126, Pertinax made a late career change from working as a grammar teacher to a position in the army. As he moved up the ranks and further along the aristocratic cursus honorum, he took on many of the most ... Read more

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The son of a former slave, Pertinax was the Roman Emperor who proved that no matter how lowly your birth, you could rise to the very top through hard work, grit and determination.Born in AD 126, Pertinax made a late career change from working as a grammar teacher to a position in the army. As he moved up the ranks and further along the aristocratic cursus honorum, he took on many of the most
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Well-Tempered Garden

by Christopher Lloyd ...

The Well-Tempered Garden is for gardeners who have not been dragged into this pursuit but are here because they love it. So writes Christopher Lloyd in the Introduction to this superb book. Here the beginning gardener will learn the basic skills of planting, pruning, weeding, staking, and deadheading. More advanced gardening enthusiasts are guided through ways to propagate plants, to select and ... Read more

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The Well-Tempered Garden is for gardeners who have not been dragged into this pursuit but are here because they love it. So writes Christopher Lloyd in the Introduction to this superb book. Here the beginning gardener will learn the basic skills of planting, pruning, weeding, staking, and deadheading. More advanced gardening enthusiasts are guided through ways to propagate plants, to select and
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Dyslexia

Developing the Debate

by Julian Elliott, Professor Christopher Winch, Professor Rod Nicolson ...

Series series Key Debates in Educational Policy
Dyslexia is often presented as a clearly delineated condition that can be diagnosed on the basis of appropriate cognitive tests with corresponding forms on intervention. However, this approachable text explores the issues behind this assertion in bringing together leading figures in the field to debate dyslexia.Julian Elliott shows that understandings and usage of the dyslexia label vary ... Read more

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Dyslexia is often presented as a clearly delineated condition that can be diagnosed on the basis of appropriate cognitive tests with corresponding forms on intervention. However, this approachable text explores the issues behind this assertion in bringing together leading figures in the field to debate dyslexia.Julian Elliott shows that understandings and usage of the dyslexia label vary
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Understanding Past Earthquakes

Edited by Austin Elliott, Christoph Gruetzner ...

This open access book presents the state of the art in research on the characteristics of past earthquakes. It presents an overview of contemporary developments, their use cases, and practical considerations, with the aim of introducing readers to recently developed methodologies as well as the sources, derivation, and handling of their uncertainties. The disparate fields of seismology, ... Read more

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This open access book presents the state of the art in research on the characteristics of past earthquakes. It presents an overview of contemporary developments, their use cases, and practical considerations, with the aim of introducing readers to recently developed methodologies as well as the sources, derivation, and handling of their uncertainties. The disparate fields of seismology,
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The Citizen's Guide to Planning

by Christopher Duerksen, Gregory Dale, Donald Elliott ...

APA's popular primer for citizens is all new! For decades, planning officials and engaged citizens have relied on this book for a better understanding of the basics of planning. Now the authors have revised this perennial bestseller into a 21st-century guide for anyone who wants to make his or her community a better place. This book describes the land-use planning process, the key players in that ... Read more

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APA's popular primer for citizens is all new! For decades, planning officials and engaged citizens have relied on this book for a better understanding of the basics of planning. Now the authors have revised this perennial bestseller into a 21st-century guide for anyone who wants to make his or her community a better place. This book describes the land-use planning process, the key players in that
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