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The thrilling history of Parliament’s ‘fiery spirits’, whose actions led to the defeat of Charles I in the English Civil War and paved the way for the execution of the King in 1649The Fiery Spirits tells the story of the MPs in parliament and the protestors in the streets who played a pivotal role in the English Civil Wars. Through their stories, John Rees reveals the hidden history of the republicans who brought a desperate nation to the brink of revoluti...

When Walter Hartright encounters a solitary, terrified, beautiful woman dressed in white on a moonlit night in London, he feels impelled to solve the mystery of her distress. Full of secrets, locked rooms, lost memories, and surprise revelations, The Woman in White features heroine Marian Halcombe and drawing-master Walter Hartright as sleuthing partners pitted against the diabolical Count Fosco and Sir Percival Glyde.This gothic psychological thriller, a mesmerizing tale ...

Christmas, 1896.Snow lies deep around Dolwyddelan Castle in North Wales. Within its ancient walls, antiquarian Lord Jeremiah de Haersbie has gathered a carefully chosen company to witness the unveiling of a newly discovered medieval codex — a manuscript whose contents threaten to unsettle accepted histories and challenge long-held assumptions about Wales, power, and identity.The guests arrive carrying more than winter cloaks. A retired general hardened by e...

Unseen SoulsFrom fire and loss, her art became their voice.Dowlais, 1856. In the smoke-choked ironworks of South Wales, life is hard, dangerous, and often short. Eliza Turner grows up knowing little beyond hardship — until illness takes her parents and she is sent to London, into service in the grand house of the Earl of Ravensworth.It is a world she scarcely understands.But Eliza carries something with her: a way of seeing....

The gripping story of the Levellers, the radical movement at the heart of the English RevolutionThe Levellers, formed out of the explosive tumult of the 1640s and the battlefields of the Civil War, are central figures in the history of democracy. In this thrilling narrative, John Rees brings to life the men—including John Lilburne, Richard Overton and Thomas Rainsborough—and women who ensured victory and became an inspiration to republicans of many nations....

Asthma is a common condition with increasing prevalence. This new edition of the highly regarded ABC of Asthma has been thoroughly revised with reference to the latest British Thoracic Society guidelines on the management of asthma in children and adults. It covers the advances in practice and methods, with a new emphasis on delivery systems, self-dose assessment and delivery of care with different pharmacological approaches.The ABC of Asthma is a concise...

How to finally get a handle on your finances, even if you have no savings or investing experience…Going beyond just giving advice, Lisa Porter explores the why behind spending habits, the psychology of money, and more. You'll understand how to make changes that will last, even if you've tried in the past and failed.In How to Manage Your Money Like an Adult in 7 Easy Steps, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:7 practica...

War and revolution, economic crises and political conflict are the very stuff of modern history. This guide to the last 100 years of great power conflict, social rebellion, strikes and protests gives us the essential history of the world in which we live. Based on the Timeline TV series this is a rapid and accessible guide for those who want to know how power is exercised, by who, and for what purposes in the modern world.From the rise and fall of great empires in two world wars, t...

Published on behalf of the British Menopause Society, this is a practical andsensitive collection of articles on common sexual health issues which concern menopausal women and their partners. Many older women have an increased sexual response owing to a reduced fear of pregnancy, the end of menstrual distress and no longer needing contraception; however, with increased age comes associated sexual problems for both men and women.Edited and written by leading specialists, each...

In "Biggles and the Little Green God," W. E. Johns presents an exhilarating adventure that skillfully merges elements of aviation, mystery, and cultural mythology. Set against the backdrop of World War II-era escapades, the narrative follows the indefatigable pilot James 'Biggles' Bigglesworth as he navigates uncharted territories in search of a fabled idol. The literary style is characterized by Johns's gripping prose, rich descriptions, and engaging dialogue, drawing readers into a world...

A unique critique of the new economic and military imperialism of the United States and its allies in the twenty-first century.Inspired by the anti-globalization and anti-war movements, in which the author himself has played a crucial role, this is also an accessible introduction to the huge changes in global politics since the dominance of the American Empire with the end of the Cold War. It covers the key areas of:the nature of the new imperialismthe econo...

The Algebra of Revolution is the first book to study Marxist method as it has been developed by the main representatives of the classical Marxist tradition, namely Marx and Engels, Luxembourg, Lenin, Lukacs, Gramsci and Trotsky. This book provides the only single volume study of major Marxist thinkers' views on the crucial question of the dialectic, connecting them with pressing contemporary, political and theoretical questions. John Rees's The Algebra of Revolution is vi...