This collection of vivid essays examines some of the most fascinating aspects of the German resistance to Hitler. It includes the first translations into English of pioneering studies on the role of a leading Nazi in the July Plot, the flight of Rudolf Hess to Britain and the vigorous controversy over Hugh Trevor-Roper's investigation of Hitler's death. The book also explores vociferous Catholic dissent in Franconia and the conspiracies against the Third Reich of the revolutionary New Begi...

An edited collection of peer-reviewed articles using newly-released sources - British, German and Italian - integrated to form a fascinating narrative of the intelligence-led fight of the British Secret Service in the existential struggle with Nazi Germany. The main sections are: British Secret Warfare and the Nazi Challenge; Counter-Intelligence Against Axis Spies; and Hugh Trevor-Roper and Secret Service. An inside and authentic story with original and little-known but vital themes inclu...

Cosmology: The Science of the Universe is an introduction to past and present cosmological theory. For much of the world's history, cosmological thought was formulated in religious or philosophical language and was thus theological or metaphysical in nature. However, cosmological speculation and theory is now a science in which the empirical discoveries of the astronomer, theoretical physicist, and biologist are woven into intricate models that attempt to account for the universe as a whol...

LUCKY 12: It started in Brooklyn NY in a carpet shop. And the people that work there hit a big New York lottery. The owner of the carpet shop had also wanted to go west and live. Now he thought with the money he made he could build a town of his own, and the other hadnt thought about it, so he had a meeting with the other eleven and brought up his idea. About building a small town together, they pick Arizona, as the place. Three of them went out to see if they could find a place they found...

Jamil, Eric and Alicia were best friends and they as far as they were concerned, they would do anything for each other; even die. However, when Rome unleashes a plot that would forever change their relationships, he also forces them to stand in front of a mirror and question just how strong their commitment to each other really is. They discover that even truth can contain deceit and are forced to fight through an avalanche of secrets that leave them on the verge of tearing each other apar...

Bad Seed is about a daughter of a young girl who had been raped by five local boys who were the sons of the big men in town. The mother went to the hospital to give birth to her daughter, then that night, after giving birth, the mother disappeared. The baby grew up with her grandparents until she had heard what had happened to her mother and she went for revenge. She went after the five with the help of a young detective from the next town who helped bring them to justice.

This book is about six personal life events. These six people have a lifetime of addiction problems and have all achieved sobriety and rescued their lives. Most began hard drug and alcohol use before age ten. These people have been abused and have abused themselves. These people have pulled themselves from the brink of death and have overcome unmentionable obstacles to become not just good people but to also give back to the communities they once destroyed. The men and women whose lives ar...

The stakeholder perspective is an alternative way of understanding how companies and people create value and trade with each other. Freeman, Harrison and Zyglidopoulos discuss the foundation concepts and implementation of stakeholder management as well as the advantages this approach provides to firms and their managers. They present a number of tools that managers can use to implement stakeholder thinking, better understand stakeholders and create value with and for them. The Element conc...

Wanderings by southern waters: Eastern Aquitaine presents a reflective travel narrative shaped by observation, landscape, and cultural encounter. The book traces journeys through riverside towns and rural settings, focusing on how geography, tradition, and daily life intersect to form regional character. Rather than emphasizing itinerary or chronology, the work dwells on atmosphere, local custom, and the quiet rhythm of movement along waterways. Descriptions of nature blend with social ref...

"Wanderings by Southern Waters, Eastern Aquitaine" by Edward Harrison Barker is a captivating exploration of the picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage of the Aquitaine region in France. Barker's vivid descriptions transport readers to the serene waters and charming villages, where the beauty of nature intertwines with the history of the area. His keen observations and engaging narrative style invite readers to experience the tranquility and allure of Southern Aquitaine, making ...

"Two Summers in Guyenne: A Chronicle of the Wayside and Waterside" by Edward Harrison Barker is a vivid exploration of the picturesque landscapes and cultural richness of the Guyenne region. Through his engaging narrative, Barker captures the essence of rural life, detailing the interactions between the natural environment and the local communities. His observations are infused with a sense of nostalgia, as he reflects on the simplicity and beauty of life by the rivers and countryside, inv...

Two summers in Guyenne: A Chronicle of the Wayside and Waterside presents a reflective travel narrative shaped by slow movement, careful observation, and an intimate engagement with landscape and daily life. The work follows journeys along rivers, roads, and remote paths, emphasizing how geography influences habit, labor, and local character. Attention is given to contrasts between cultivated beauty and rugged terrain, revealing a region where endurance and simplicity coexist with quiet ch...