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A British woman recalls coming of age during World War I in this unforgettable true story of young love, war and how to make sense of the darkest times'One of the most powerful and widely read war memoirs of all time' Guardian'A haunting elegy for a lost generation' The Times'Should be compulsory reading' Daily MailIn 1914 when war was declared, Vera Brittain was t...

For nearly a decade I have wanted; with a growing sense of urgency; to write something which would show what the whole War and post-war period — roughly; from the years leading up to 1914 until about 1935 — has meant to the men and women of my generation; the generation of those boys and girls who grew up just before the war broke out. I wanted to give too; if I could; an impression of the changes which that period brought about in the minds and lives of very different groups of individual...

Giving a voice to a lost generation, this edition features a new introduction by Brittain’s biographer. Now a major motion picture starring Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, Hayley Atwell, and Taron Egerton Much of what we know and feel about the First World War we owe to Vera Brittain’s elegiac yet unsparing book, which set a standard for memoirists from Martha Gellhorn to Lillian Hellman. Abandoning her studies at Oxford in 1915 to enlist as a nurse in the armed services, Brittain served i...

A unique edition:illustrated;beautifully formatted with optimized, easy-to-read fonts;the complete, unabridged, original version of the first 1907 edition;annotated, with additional contentNotwithstanding all that is said in these ancient writings in the attempt to do her honor, we must conclude that the glory of the halo which beautifies the head of the real Mary is derived by reflection from the moral splendor of her Son... We ne...

First published in 1907. According to the Preface: "Christianity introduced a new moral epoch in the course of human history. Its effect was necessarily transforming upon those who came under its sway. Being cosmopolitan in its nature, we have now to study woman as being somewhat dissociated from racial type and national manner, and we shall seek to ascertain how she met and was modified by Christian conditions. These had a larger effect upon her life than upon that of man; for, by its nat...

"Women of Early Christianity" by Alfred Brittain and Mitchell Carroll explores the significant yet often overlooked roles that women played in the early Christian church. The authors delve into historical texts and archaeological findings to illuminate the lives of women who contributed to the spread of Christianity. Through their research, they highlight figures such as deaconesses, martyrs, and leaders, showcasing how these women shaped the faith and community during a transformative per...

Get hooked on crocheting with these fun and easy-to-follow patterns!Crocheting is fun, functional, and stress-relieving—get started today with Crochet Patterns For Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, it offers patterns that cover gift ideas, clothing, accessories, and beyond. You’ll love the full-color photos in the color insert and helpful, easy-to-understand instructions throughout. Even if you’ve never followed a written pat...

What's a Palmatian? It might be something like a Dalmatian. Or it might be a fox covered in spots, or even an old mongrel dog. And a Palmatian is definitely part of a cunning plan. Daisy Fox has been locked in the King's dungeon as a chicken thief, and Roy Fox has to save her.A chapter book aimed at ages 7-10, or good for reading aloud.

Lenore must overcome unjust slander before she can win the heart of the king.Konrad is a young and carefree king. Lenore is a beautiful and sheltered maiden, whose brother seeks to raise his family's status by fighting on the tournament circuit. When Konrad, lost, arrives at Lenore's home without announcing who he is, he is immediately smitten and decides he must reform to be worthy of her. But those at court fear an alliance between the king and a woman of the lower aristocracy an...

Benchmarks, a 360-degree assessment, has been used by approximately 21,000 organizations and over 265,500 managers. Data collected through its administration have resulted in large comprehensive databases that have provided the basis for numerous studies. These annotations on published research were written for anyone who is interested in the research leading to the development and refinement of Benchmarks, the interpretation of the assessment’s results, or the relationship of Benchmarks t...

When the historian has described the rise and fall of empires and dynasties, and has recounted with care and exactness the details of the great political movements that have changed the map of continents, there remains the question: What was the cause of these revolutions in human society--what were the real motives that were operative in the hearts and minds of the persons in the great drama of history that has been displayed? The mere chain of events as they have passed before the eye as...

What was life like in the Middle Ages? Is it true that everyone was middle-aged? (Short answer, No.)In this social history of the Middle Ages, written in a witty and engaging manner by an eminent scholar and illustrated with photographs, you will learn about everything from medieval farm animals to what people ate, to marriage and divorce, to how churches and castles were built, to the origins of Santa Claus, to the life of a teenager back then. Find out what aspects of the Middle A...