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  • King John, Henry III and England's Lost Civil War

    This sweeping history of thirteenth century England examines how the successive reigns of two very different kings established the English way of life.In 1204, the great Angevin Empire was fragmenting under King John's rule. Unable to withstand France's invasion of Normandy, John also faced difficult relations with the papacy, and rising dissent among his barons. By the time John died in 1216, the ... Read more

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  • A Hidden History of the Tower of London

    England's Most Notorious Prisoners

    "With these incredible and often heartbreaking stories, John Paul Davis clearly demonstrates how the fortress acquired its sinister reputation." — History . . . the Interesting Bits!Famed as the ultimate penalty for traitors, heretics and royalty alike, being sent to the Tower is known to have been experienced by no less than 8,000 unfortunate souls. Many of those who were imprisoned in the Tower ... Read more

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  • Robin Hood: The Unknown Templar

    The legendary hero of Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood, is a figure who has in equal measure attracted and baffled historians for decades. With the first mention of him coming in Old English ballads, it was long assumed that it was almost impossible that he ever existed at all, and that he firmly belonged in the realm of Errol Flynn, Kevin Costner, and even Mel Brooks movies. Only a few historians have ... Read more

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  • S.A.S Men in the Making

    An Original's Account of Operations in Sicily and Italy

    by Peter Davis ...
    Drawn from wartime diaries, this memoir by a SAS commando veteran gives a firsthand account of the British Special Forces during WWII.Peter Davis was the youngest officer in the SAS during World War II. In this autobiographical account, he reveals the naive enthusiasm he felt when he joined the Unit, his fears and trepidation during training, and the horror at what he later experienced during his ... Read more

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  • The Gothic King

    A Biography of Henry III

    The first biography in many years of Henry IIIThe son and successor of Bad King John, Henry III reigned for 56 years from 1216, the first child king in England for 200 years. England went on to prosper during his reign and his greatest monument is Westminster Abbey, which he made the seat of his government—indeed, Henry III was the first English King to call a parliament. Though often overlooked ... Read more

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  • Pity for The Guy

    A Biography of Guy Fawkes

    The first fully-rounded portrait of the man behind the Gunpowder PlotFor hundreds of years Guy Fawkes has been portrayed as perhaps too extreme a figure—a rabid, bloodthirsty Catholic who not only tried to bomb British Parliament but threatened the English way of life. This biography reveals that he was much more than an evil, shadowy conspirator with an axe to grind. John Paul Davis delves into ... Read more

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  • Top 100 Tips for Staff Management

    by Paul Davis ...
    Easy Solutions to Sticky Staffing Issues...With Top 100 Tips for Staff ManagementFace it: staff situations are often uncomfortable, sticky situations.Do you find yourself fighting fires at the office rather than building your team? Overloaded with too much? Are you in a quandary about dealing with a lazy employee? How do you deal with one that's dishonest? Is the staff appraisal becoming a thing ... Read more

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  • The Ghost of Dr. Edmund Netter

    In the fifth CRUISE SHIP CRIME MYSTERY, Dr. Alan Mayhew encounters a suspected killer aboard the elegant cruise ship The Baroness. While delayed in port for the day, ship’s Dr. Mayhew visits a museum in Jayapura and unexpectedly finds a photograph of his great-grandfather, Dr. Edmund Netter. He purchases the photo and takes it back to the ship. Hours later, when the cruise liner sets sail from ... Read more

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  • A Gift of Conscience

    by Paul Davis ...
    The chance discovery of a mysterious medieval book with a dark secret captivates the inquisitive mind of Australian scientist Ethan Falkner, drawing him away from his computers and propelling the quiet, unassuming professor headlong into a world of mystery and intrigue.Enlisting the help of his friend Alex Barton, an idiosyncratic Oxford art conservator, ruffles a few feathers but in her hands the ... Read more

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  • Castles of Wales

    Inspired by such a rich tapestry of tales, this history provides an essential introduction to the nation many regard as "The Land of Castles."Even before the construction of Edward I of England's infamous 'Iron Ring' of castles built in the wake of his invasion of Wales, castles were by no means rare in Wales. Both before and simultaneous to William the Conqueror's establishment of timber and ... Read more

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  • Castles of England

    In 1051, a monk of Canterbury Cathedral made a bizarre observation in what would eventually form part of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. In his chronicling of the year's events, he described the establishment of a new fortification in Herefordshire by French members of the king's party. More sophisticated than the typical Saxon burh, the word provided was alien to his vocabulary. In Latin, its builders ... Read more

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  • Winning the Snakes and Ladders Game of Life

    by Paul Davis ...
    Winning the Snakes & Ladders Game of LifeClimb higher. Rise stronger. Turn setbacks into steps forward.Have you ever felt like life keeps knocking you back just when you start to rise?Winning the Snakes & Ladders Game of Life is your guide for those moments when you're climbing, falling, or circling around – and wondering what it all means. It's about discovering how every setback, challenge, and ... Read more

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