In May 1915, Italy declared war on the Habsburg Empire, hoping to seize its 'lost' territories of Trieste and Tyrol. The result was one of the most hopeless and senseless modern wars - and one that inspired great cruelty and destruction. Nearly three-quarters of a million Italians - and half as many Austro-Hungarian troops - were killed. Most of the deaths occurred on the bare grey hills north of Trieste, and in the snows of the Dolomite Alps. Outsiders who witnessed these battles were awe...

Mark Thompson has had more than his fair share of challenges and dramas in his career. He's been part of five premierships: three as a player at Essendon where he was coached by the best and two at Geelong where he coached that club's greatest team of all. He exited the game amid the Essendon supplements scandal with unfinished business. After 34 years 'at a thousand kilometres an hour', Thompson has taken the opportunity to reflect on the game that shaped him and to reveal the personal co...

Philip's Astrophotography With Mark Thompson is an essential guide for anyone wishing to photograph or image the stars and planets, written by TV's favourite astronomer.For many people, looking at the sky is not enough and they would love to try and capture what they can see. Until a few years ago, capturing astronomical images was fraught with many challenges, but with the development of digital cameras replacing film, things have become much easier and great astr...

La lingua dei mezzi d’informazione e della politica è ancora in grado di far funzionare la democrazia? L’amministratore delegato del “New York Times”, ed ex direttore generale della Bbc, ha una risposta. Un libro necessario per capire come salvare la nostra società dal populismo e dall’antipolitica.

The Vegan Cookbook That Is Rooted in Food Science"Mark is an absolute wizard―he can turn the most unexpected ingredients into vegan meat! You will not be disappointed."―Rose Lee, Cheap Lazy Vegan#1 Bestseller in Raw Cooking, Vegan Cooking, and Vegetarian DietsA one-of-a-kind vegan cookbook for those looking to make juicy burgers, sizzling BBQ ribs, Seitan Bacon, and fried chicken, all through the power of ...

La guerra bianca è il racconto documentato degli anni della Prima guerra mondiale sul fronte del Nordest italiano: un'«opera-mondo», per citare l'espressione usata da Carlo Greppi nella sua prefazione, che tocca ogni aspetto – dalla quotidianità in trincea all'impreparazione tecnica, dagli errori degli alti comandi alle difficoltà logistiche – di un momento storico in cui, ogni giorno, per migliaia di persone la vita e la morte sono state distanti solo pochi attimi. Agli albori del 1915 l'...

Apatía * Manipulación * Globo sonda * Nueva política * Casta * Armas de destrucción masiva * Cinismo * PPSOE * Populismo * Asaltar los cielos * Corrupción * Sé fuerte * No nos representan * Brotes verdes * Gente * Demagogia * Hilillos de plastilina * Aterrizaje suave * Bunga Bunga * Posverdad * Mareas * Había un problema * Marca España¿ Cómo podemos debatir cuestiones importantes en la era del vértigo informativo y noticias las 24 horas?¿ Qué e...

California cuisine became an international culinary phenomenon in the 1970s, emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients, in combinations inspired by a diverse array of ethnic traditions. Vintage California Cuisine, with a selection of 300 recipes reprinted from 13 of the first cookbooks published in the state, shows how the pieces of that culinary puzzle began to emerge more than a century ago. The recipes include: Walnut Catsup and Grape Pickles from the first California cookbook, How to Kee...

A theoretical war with an under-funded, well stocked army, initially held to a regional skirmish. This action comic illustrates the goings on of a lonely military base a few hundred miles away from the north pole.

Are you prepared to set out on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure? "Wheels and Wilderness: The Ultimate RV Guide to National Park Adventures" is your pass to an amazing and unique tour of some of the most magnificent natural sites in the United States.This all-inclusive guide is your reliable travel companion in the RV world, providing a plethora of information and insights to assist you in organizing, getting ready, and experiencing the outdoors. Regardless of your experience level...

What if your workplace became your greatest mission field?Too many Christians compartmentalize their faith, living boldly on Sundays but going silent on Mondays. Bringing Jesus to Work: Leading with Faith, Integrity, and Purpose is a discipleship guide ready to break that pattern and help you lead with courage, wisdom, and authenticity where it matters most, at work.Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and years of leadership experience, autho...

LONGLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2017How do we discuss serious ideas in the age of 24-hour news? What was rhetoric in the past and what should it be now? And what does Islamic State have in common with Donald Trump?We’ve never had more information or more opportunity to debate the issues of the day. Yet the relationship between politicians, the media and the public is characterised by suspicion, mistrust and apathy. What has gone wrong?...