The seven-year campaign that saved Europe from Napoleon told by those who were there.What made Arthur Duke of Wellington the military genius who was never defeated in battle? In the vivid narrative style that is his trademark, Peter Snow recalls how Wellington evolved from a backward, sensitive schoolboy into the aloof but brilliant commander. He tracks the development of Wellington's leadership and his relationship with the extraordinary band of men he led from Portugal in 1808 to...

Les Bail: Leaving a Permanent Legacy is an inspiring biography of an Australian craftsman and community leader whose vision reshaped heritage tourism and environmental preservation on Western Australia's south coast. Born in Albany in 1944, Les Bail grew up in a household that valued integrity, hard work and practical skill. Never academically inclined, he found his strengths early through hands-on work, completing a carpentry and joinery apprenti...

Ordinary People. Extraordinary Impact. Timeless Lessons.For over 60 years, Peter J. Snow OAM has been at the heart of ventures that have touched the lives of more than 4 million people. As a pioneering social and commercial entrepreneur—and recipient of numerous awards and Australia's highest honour—he's had a front-row seat to stories that defy expectation.In Movers & Shakers 1, Peter brings together a powerful collection of short...

***'***Highly readable . . . an intimate and varied account of fascinating stories of people at war' History of WarWar Stories is a fascinating account of ordinary men and women swept up in the turbulence of war. These are the stories - many untold until now - of thirty-four individuals who have pushed the boundaries of love, bravery, suffering and terror beyond the imaginable. They span three centuries and five continents. There is the courage of...

Sitting on my throne, I reign over the underworld with a fist of iron.The darkness runs deep within me as I revel in the violence of depravity, for I am King of all I rule, and this is hell.Times are changing. Enemies old and new are challenging us. If Naturals and Humans want to survive, they must combine their forces. It didn't work before, so why do they think it will this time? Will all be lost?You brought yourself into my line of sight. You wil...

NOT ORDINARY LIVESSome people make headlines. Others quietly shape families, communities, sporting clubs, workplaces and organisations through lives of service, courage, resilience and leadership.The Tribe - Volume 3 celebrates sixteen remarkable Australians whose stories deserve to be remembered. Their journeys are different, but they share a common thread-a determination to make a positive difference and leave their communities better than they found them...

Historians and broadcasters Peter Snow and Ann MacMillan tell the real stories of the most powerful men and women in British history.Updated for the 2023 coronation, Kings & Queens explores the lives, loves, triumphs and disasters of a monarchy that is the envy of the world. Snow and MacMillan offer a unique insight into those born to rule, whether villains or heroes – from cruel King John and warrior-king Edward III, to our newest monarch, King Charles II...

Timing is Everything: 21 Remarkable Lessons from the Frontlines of SuccessSuccess isn't black and white—it's a spectrum of outcomes shaped by timing, passion, and persistence. In Timing is Everything, explore 21 extraordinary stories of commercial and community projects that redefine failure as degrees of success.From an abandoned concept that evolved into a $2 billion global enterprise to the transformation of a derelict industrial complex into an...

In this riveting book, political journalist Peter Snow and military historian Dan Snow bring to life the most intense and bitterly fought battles of the 20th century - from the apocalyptic terrain of the Western Front to the desert landscape of Iraq. Punctuated by powerful eyewitness testimony, their compelling and often shocking narrative highlights the strategy of military commanders as well as the experience of men on the frontline. 20th Century Battlefields looks back at the m...

Jesus of Nazareth: Poking the Hornets' Nest and Kicking the Hornets' Nest are works of narrative theology, blending recent theological insight, biblical texts, and historical context to reimagine the life of Jesus from a deeply personal perspective. Rather than retelling well-worn religious narratives, the books aim to explore what it felt like to be Jesus-his mission, struggles, and the emotional toll of his ministry.The...

As heard on BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week.Shortlisted for the Paddy Power Political History Book of the Year Award 2014.In August 1814 the United States' army is defeated in battle by an invading force just outside Washington DC. The US president and his wife have just enough time to pack their belongings and escape from the White House before the enemy enters. The invaders tuck into the dinner they find still sitting on the dinin...

Thousands of books have been written about Jesus of Nazareth, these two books are different. They are about what it was like to be him. I do not stray far from the gospel texts, but from my studies I have been able to put together a coherent story of Jesus' teaching and ministry as well as a description of the forces that rose against him. I examine in my narrative questions Jesus had to ask himself, "Was he indeed the messiah?" Any sane person would have to ask that. Then, if he was "What...