Operation Mercury, the German airborne assault on the island of Crete in May 1941, was the first strategic use of airborne forces in history.The assault began on 20 May, with landings near the island's key airports, and reinforcements the next day allowed the German forces to capture one end of the runway at Maleme. By 24 May, the Germans were being reinforced by air on a huge scale and on 1 June Crete surrendered.This book describes how desperately close t...

Operation Mercury, the German airborne assault on the island of Crete in May 1941, was the first strategic use of airborne forces in history.The assault began on 20 May, with landings near the island's key airports, and reinforcements the next day allowed the German forces to capture one end of the runway at Maleme. By 24 May, the Germans were being reinforced by air on a huge scale and on 1 June Crete surrendered.This book describes how desperately close t...

An overview of the works that form the foundation of Western philosophyThe writings of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle have resonated through the millennia and continue to influence the lives of people today. In A Short History of Greek Philosophy, renowned British classicist John Marshall provides a thorough yet engaging account of the seminal philosophical movements of ancient Greece, from the Sophists to the Sceptics to the Stoics. For readers looking to ...

Living in the present days of peace and tranquillity it is difficult to picture the life of our ancestors in the days of King Alfred, when the whole country was for years overrun by hordes of pagan Norsemen, who slaughtered, plundered, and destroyed at will.The wholesale massacres and outrages which would in such a case have been inflicted upon the conquered Saxons at the hands of the Danes. From this terrible state of subjection and suffering the Saxons were rescued by the prudenc...

The inimitable Francis Brennan shares his philosophy for life: spread a little sparkle dust and make the world a happier place Have you ever wondered which fork to use when dining out? Or how to make the perfect cup of tea? If you've ever wanted to learn the correct etiquette for weddings, funerals and christenings, this is the book for you! Covering everything from gracefully handling office politics to what gifts to bring to a dinner party, this book will advise you on everything you nee...

Nothing is so easy as falling in love on a long sea voyage, except falling out of love. Especially was this the case in the days when the wooden clippers did finely to land you in Sydney or in Melbourne under the four full months. We all saw far too much of each other, unless, indeed, we were to see still more. Our superficial attractions mutually exhausted, we lost heart and patience in the disappointing strata which lie between the surface and the bed–rock of most natures. My own experie...

Francis Brennan is back – to spread a little happiness!'Life can deal us any kind of hand, good or bad. Often it's a bit of both, and the only difference is what we make of it. That's the subject of this book – how we handle what life throws at us and how we learn to make the most of it. In short, it's a book about happiness.'Full of warm and witty anecdotes, Francis Brennan shares his memories while letting us in on the secret to his success – his belief in happiness. By counting his bles...

A Publisher's Weekly 'Pick of the Week'Perfect for fans of Bridgerton and the high society lifestyle of the Regency period.Fitzwilliam Darcy's universally acknowledged primer for single men in possession of a good fortune, should they be in want of a wife.Mr Darcy's Guide to Courtship is no ordinary Regency courtship manual, composed as it is by a Fitzwilliam Darcy as yet unmellowed by contact with...

Emily Post was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 27, 1872 and died September 25, 1960.  In between, she, apparently had excellent manners.  A recent Internet search for her name turned up 153,000,000 hits.  She is, of course, most famous for her book ofter thought to have been titled Etiquette; the book's full title is Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home. She is also the author of The Title Market...

Within an Inch of His Life is a taut judicial mystery in which Émile Gaboriau subjects an accused man to the suffocating machinery of suspicion, provincial gossip, and circumstantial evidence. Centered on Jacques de Boiscoran, charged with a violent crime whose appearances condemn him, the novel combines melodramatic urgency with procedural precision. Its style is expansive yet disciplined: courtroom rhetoric, forensic detail, and psychological observation unfold within the serialized trad...

Master the social skills that can help you navigate any situation with guidance from the renowned etiquette and emotional intelligence expert.The secret to self-confidence is to know and understand the rules of social engagement before you're in the middle of an uncomfortable situation.Do you know how to:Pick the right fork?Shine at a networking event?Write a thank you note?Shake hands?RSVP to an invitation?Say no t...