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  • With Hitler in New York

    And Other Stories

    An underground classic, Grayson's debut short story collection introduced readers to the author's quirky, funny postmodern fiction and such characters as Buddy's grandfather, who wonders why no Jewish people ever win on "Bowling for Dollars" and thinks that Farrah Fawcett has a foreign accent; Sarah Lawrence of Arabia, who hides under a college student's bed while his mother and her maid won't ... Read more

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  • At War with the 16th Irish Division, 1914–1918

    The Staniforth Letters

    The letters of John Max Staniforth are among the most perceptive, graphic and evocative personal records of a soldiers life to have come down to us from the Great War. They cover his entire wartime career with the 16th (Irish) Division, from his enlistment in 1914 till the armistice, and they have never been published before. From his first days in the army, Staniforth wrote fluent, descriptive ... Read more

    $9.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dublin's Great Wars

    The First World War, the Easter Rising and the Irish Revolution

    For the first time, Richard S. Grayson tells the story of the Dubliners who served in the British military and in republican forces during the First World War and the Irish Revolution as a series of interconnected 'Great Wars'. He charts the full scope of Dubliners' military service, far beyond the well-known Dublin 'Pals', with as many as 35,000 serving and over 6,500 dead, from the Irish Sea to ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • British Politics

    A Beginner's Guide

    Series series Beginner's Guides
    No one saw it coming. No pundit, no pollster and no political leader predicted David Cameron’s Conservative Party would win a majority of seats in Parliament and his three main opponents would resign as party leaders. The consequences of the coalition also became clear as the Liberal Democrats fell dramatically from grace, and lost their spot as Britain’s third party. And despite Scotland voting ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    British Politics

    An Audio Guide

    Narrated by David Thorn ...
    Series series Bolinda Beginner Guides

    Unabridged

    7 hours 10 min

    In May 2010, British politics entered a revolutionary new era. With the election of the first hung parliament since 1974, Britain found itself in the unfamiliar world of coalition government. Explaining what this all means, this incisive introduction shows us how our politics is changing and why we should care about it. Exploring the structure of British government, ‘spin’, foreign policy, and the ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • Remembering 1916

    The Easter Rising, the Somme and the Politics of Memory in Ireland

    The year 1916 witnessed two events that would profoundly shape both politics and commemoration in Ireland over the course of the following century. Although the Easter Rising and the Battle of the Somme were important historical events in their own right, their significance also lay in how they came to be understood as iconic moments in the emergence of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. ... Read more

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  • Belfast Boys

    How Unionists and Nationalists Fought and Died Together in the First World War

    This is the story of men from either side of West Belfast's sectarian divide during the Great War. Richard S. Grayson follows the volunteers of the 36th and 16th divisions who fought on the Somme and side-by-side at Messines, recovering the forgotten West Belfast men throughout the armed forces, from the retreat at Mons to the defeat of Germany and life post-war. In so doing, he tells a new story ... Read more

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  • Liberals, International Relations and Appeasement

    The Liberal Party, 1919-1939

    This work shows the importance of analysing the "low" politics of areas that have traditionally been dominated by "high" politics. The role of bodies such as the Liberal Summer School and the Women's Liberal Federation are examined, along with the work of thinkers such as JM Keynes. ... Read more

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  • Austen Chamberlain and the Commitment to Europe

    British Foreign Policy 1924-1929

    This is a study of Austen Chamberlain's term of office as Stanley Baldwin's Foreign Secretary from 1924-29. It is argued that Chamberlain's priority was a two-stage policy in Western Europe, which aimed at pacifying both France and Germany, as well as encouraging the League of Nations. ... Read more

    $110.99 USD

  • 1001 Nights

    Enriched edition. (Complete Annotated Edition)

    Richard Francis Burton's '1001 Nights' serves as an acclaimed English translation of the classic Arabic tales. Known for its vivid imagery, evocative storytelling, and rich cultural exploration, Burton's rendition of the tales captures the essence of the Arabian Nights. This collection not only showcases the fantastical adventures of Scheherazade and her captivating stories but also provides ... Read more

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  • Trick or Treat Free For All!: A Halloween Kids Book

    Ten tales of Halloween adventure for young readers!Join your favorite kidlit characters as they embark on a night of trick-or-treating you'll never forget! This collection of short stories will take you to spooky neighborhoods, back to ancient Egypt, and even inside a video game! Featuring tales from award-winning authors and fresh new voices, this is a perfect Halloween treat for readers ages ... Read more

    Free

  • Audiobook

    The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Raven Edition, Volume 1 (Unabridged)

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    Unabridged

    9 hours 54 min

    This, the first of 5 volumes containing Poe's works, contains 8 of his short stories as well as reflections, critiques, and eulogies by others. ... Read more

    $4.99 USD