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Peter Hayes

    7 septembre 1946
    Bright Sparks : The Farmer
    The Adventures of Barry the Magician
    Swimhiking in Britain and Europe
    American Lake
    Holocaust Restitution
    Why? : explaining the Holocaust
    • Why? : explaining the Holocaust

      • 432pages
      • 16 heures de lecture

      Featured in the PBS documentary, "The US and the Holocaust" by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein "Superbly written and researched, synthesizing the classics while digging deep into a vast repository of primary sources." —Josef Joffe, Wall Street Journal Why? explores one of the most tragic events in human history by addressing eight of the most commonly asked questions about the Holocaust: Why the Jews? Why the Germans? Why murder? Why this swift and sweeping? Why didn’t more Jews fight back more often? Why did survival rates diverge? Why such limited help from outside? What legacies, what lessons? An internationally acclaimed scholar, Peter Hayes brings a wealth of research and experience to bear on conventional views of the Holocaust, dispelling many misconceptions and challenging some of the most prominent recent interpretations.

      Why? : explaining the Holocaust
      4,4
    • Holocaust Restitution

      Perspectives on the Litigation and Its Legacy

      • 392pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      Brings together the viewpoints of protagonists in the Holocaust restitution drama, from lawyers and diplomats to Holocaust survivors and historians. This work examines the key aspects of Holocaust litigation, including claims involving bank assets, slave labor, insurance, and looted art.

      Holocaust Restitution
      3,8
    • Swimhiking in Britain and Europe

      • 188pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      Swimhiking in Britain and Europe describes routes from Scotland to Cyprus. The introduction explains how a swimhike combines swimming and hiking in one continuous journey, and gives instructions on how to make your own swimsac. Once equipped, the first half of the book covers routes across Britain, and the second half describes routes all over the continent. The chapters on each route include stories about the locations and characters who have lived there, from saints to cannibals, and describe some of the adventures that might befall the swimhiker, whether this is being ticked off, stung by jellyfish, or-more seriously-caught in a current. Swimhiking in Britain and Europe is illustrated throughout with colourful maps and pictures. Its author, Peter Hayes, is the creator of the Frog Graham Round.

      Swimhiking in Britain and Europe
    • The Adventures of Barry the Magician

      • 110pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      The story follows plumber Barry Blogs, who fulfills his childhood dream of becoming a magician after a talking cat introduces him to Real Magic. However, his excitement quickly turns to frustration as he struggles with the unpredictable nature of his newfound powers, leading to a series of humorous mishaps. The narrative blends fantasy with comedic elements, showcasing Barry's journey as he navigates the challenges of mastering magic.

      The Adventures of Barry the Magician
    • Bright Sparks : The Farmer

      • 16pages
      • 1 heure de lecture

      It is feeding time on the farm. The farmer works very hard to make sure everyone is fed. A Set of 70 Cambridge Bright Sparks available in a boxed pack

      Bright Sparks : The Farmer
    • Die Degussa im Dritten Reich

      Von der Zusammenarbeit zur Mittäterschaft

      • 486pages
      • 18 heures de lecture

      Die Degussa spielte eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Verarbeitung von geraubten Edelmetallen im von den Nazis besetzten Europa und kontrollierte die Produktion und Verteilung von Zyklon B, dem berüchtigten Pestizid, das zur Vergasung der Häftlinge in den Konzentrationslagern Auschwitz und Majdanek verwendet wurde, während des Dritten Reichs. Peter Hayes verfolgt das Ausmaß der Beteiligung des Unternehmens an diesen und anderen Kriegsverbrechen der Nazis, einschließlich der Arisierung jüdischen Eigentums und der Ausbeutung von Zwangsarbeit, und skizziert die Motive für ein solches Verhalten.

      Die Degussa im Dritten Reich