Sans nul doute, l’Europe aurait pris un cours différent sans l’oeuvre politique de Guillaume le Conquérant (v. 1027-1087). Non seulement il l’a façonnée, mais elle l’a façonné aussi… Resituant sa vie au-delà des limites nationales et nationalistes, David Bates offre ici une œuvre aboutie qui fera date. Cette biographie magistrale, ambitieuse et érudite pénètre en profondeur la vie intime de Guillaume, notamment ses origines, la relation à sa mère Arlette, son mariage avec Mathilde de Fland...

Fifteen years in the making, a landmark reinterpretation of the life of a pivotal figure in British and European history In this magisterial addition to the Yale English Monarchs series, David Bates combines biography and a multidisciplinary approach to examine the life of a major figure in British and European history. Using a framework derived from studies of early medieval kingship, he assesses each phase of William’s life to establish why so many trusted William to inv...

Step into the fast-paced world of 5-Handed Sheepshead, the classic trick-taking card game that's both thrilling and strategic! Whether you're new to the game or looking to sharpen your skills, this guide will teach you everything you need to know to play and win.In How to Play 5-Handed Sheepshead, takes you through the ins and outs of the game, from understanding the deck and card hierarchy to mastering the nuances of the trump suit and scoring. With clear explanations and expert a...

Discover the vibrant world of Azul, the award-winning board game that has captivated players around the globe! Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the world of strategy games, this comprehensive guide will transform you into an Azul master.How to Play Azul breaks down the game's colorful tiles, intricate patterns, and strategic depth into easy-to-understand steps. Learn how to draft tiles like a pro, outmaneuver your opponents, and create stunning mosaics that will earn you t...

A collection of short stories that will feed your imagination. These stories will introduce you to a world where things aren't quite as they seem. There is also a taste of poetry.

Master the twists and turns of Phase 10, the exciting card game that combines strategy, luck, and a race to complete 10 challenging phases before your opponents! Whether you’re a first-time player or looking to sharpen your skills, this guide will help you navigate each phase with ease and give you the upper hand at any table.In How to Play Phase 10, you will find a breakdown of every aspect of the game, from understanding the rules and card combinations to developing strategies fo...

SHAFTS OF STRIFE…The New Zealand government – led by autocratic Prime Minister Wynyard Nairn – approves the establishment of a USA naval facility, and in the middle of Wellington's pristine harbour.Given the anti-nuclear stance in the country, all hell breaks out!Daily protests and rallies occur and threats of mayhem are made. Within days anarchy rules; Parliament is occupied, the US Embassy is attacked and two die, a major TV communications tower is destroyed and ce...

Between 1910 and 1920, the Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL) inaugurated a massive organizing drive in the city’s meatpacking and steel industries. Although the CFL sought legitimately progressive goals, worked earnestly to organize an interracial union, and made major inroads among both black and white workers, their efforts resulted in a bitter defeat. David Bates provides a clear picture of how even the most progressive of intentions can be ground to a halt.By organizing workers...

Two lives collide, bonds form and a lifelong friendship commences between two men… a secret relationship blooms and endures through marriage and a single son.Robert Paul and Frederick Dalton.Old friends from way back. Way back to the war days, meeting as young soldiers, now dying as old lawyers. Together, one way or another, all of that time, through war and love and the law…Robert Paul's personal attributes quickly brought him success as a commercial lawyer; his advic...

This book provides the apprentice or trainee carpenter and joiner with the basic technical knowledge necessary to complete the first half of a City and Guilds Course in Carpentry and Joinery. It will also be a useful reference to any persons studying for examinations, or simply wishing to further their knowledge in one of the associated areas, such as wood machining, cabinet making or general building construction. Dealing with the basic skills and techniques employed in the present day co...

We fear that the growing threat of violent attack has upset the balance between existential concepts of political power, which emphasize security, and traditional notions of constitutional limits meant to protect civil liberties. We worry that constitutional states cannot, during a time of war, terror, and extreme crisis, maintain legality and preserve civil rights and freedoms. David Williams Bates allays these concerns by revisiting the theoretical origins of the modern constitutional st...

Complementing Book 1of the same title, this text takes the student up to the City and Guilds full Craft Certificate level. All aspects of the course are dealt with, along with the associated scientific background, mathematical calculations and drawings required. Although prior knowledge of the subject as provided in Book 1 is assumed , important principles are repeated so that this book can be read independently of the companion volume. Extensively illustrated, each chapter begins with cle...