John Clancy Ordre des livres

After fighting for their country and their lives at Waterloo in 1815, Sergeant Major Daniel Sibson and his lifelong friend Corporal Ralph Masters return to their hometown of Hastings hoping for a heroes' welcome. However, they return to find a very different Hastings from the one they had left. In their absence, smugglers now ruled the town and everyone was in on it, except the resident magistrate, Sir John Rutherford. With no money, jobs or shelter and Ralph injured from his time at war, Daniel and Ralph join the smugglers' gang to make ends meet, but would their conscience get the better of them, or would Daniel's love for the daughter of the vicious gang leader, Dobson, prevail? With Sir John on a mission to stop Dobson and return order to Hastings, what would become of Daniel and Ralph? Would their friendship withstand these testing times and would they survive this battle?

Most of us take our body for granted and are never aware of its amazing capabilities. This book looks at how the seven octillion atoms that make up the human body are grouped into organs, tissues, nerves, fibres, fluids and more in such a way that the entire system runs smoothly without us ever knowing about it. It explains the hidden world of hormones and enzymes, the battleground of your immune system, the senses and much more. It also reveals the astonishing secrets of the human body, from the 15 'other senses' we have beyond the known five, to the reason we have eyes capable of seeing the Andromeda galaxy 2.5 million light years away.Chapters include:Cells, tissues and body structureThe skin, skeleton and musclesThe cardiovascular systemInternal protectors: warriors behind the scenesThe respiratory system

The revised edition serves as an essential handbook for surveying students, offering updated content that enhances its utility. It combines practical insights with foundational knowledge, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and those looking to deepen their understanding of the field.

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Herne Bay has changed and developed over the last century.

A gripping account of Japan's great raid on the Indian Ocean in 1942, when seemingly unstoppable, they advanced on Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), an action that could have threatened wholesale defeat for the British, and which Churchill described as `the most dangerous moment of the war'.

Das Buch bietet eine vielseitige Sammlung von Monodramen, die sich durch ihre Einzigartigkeit und Formvielfalt auszeichnen. Karlheinz Braun präsentiert sowohl unveröffentlichte als auch spannende Texte, die für Schauspielerinnen und Schauspieler reichhaltige Rollenmöglichkeiten bieten. Die Auswahl reicht von virtuosen Komödien über märchenhafte Erzählungen bis hin zu dramatischen Biografien und politischen Theaterstücken. Auch psychologische Porträts und Meta-Theater, das die Beziehung zwischen Bühne und Publikum thematisiert, sind enthalten, wodurch ein breites Spektrum an darstellerischen Herausforderungen entsteht.

Focusing on the structure and reach of the UK's 100 Local Government Pension Funds, the author advocates for redirecting their investments into the regional economies that support them. Clancy presents a compelling argument for re-investment, emphasizing the potential benefits for local communities and economies.

The book presents a captivating collection of photographs that chronicle the evolution of seaside resorts, beginning in the eighteenth century and highlighting their peak popularity. It captures the transformation of these destinations, showcasing architectural styles, cultural shifts, and the social dynamics that shaped the coastal experience over time. Through visual storytelling, it offers insights into the charm and allure that have defined seaside tourism across the centuries.

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Canterbury has changed and developed over the last century

The book features a captivating collection of photographs that document the transformation and evolution of Swale's villages over the past century. It highlights the various changes in architecture, community life, and landscapes, offering a visual journey through time that reflects the region's historical development.