"A very engaging and fine tribute to a small band of men whose impact on the North African campaign in particular was quite immense." —Pegasus ArchiveThis splendid record takes the reader behind enemy lines not only in North Africa but in Italy, the Aegean and the Balkans. The author, who commanded the LRDG, paints a vivid picture of the unit's colorful characters: for example, Ralph Bagnold who put to good use the knowledge he gained from his pre-war desert travels...

A "moving, exciting and authentic" chronicle of the British Army's legendary recon and raiding unit in the desert of North African during WWII ( The Observer).During its two-and-a-half years fighting in North Africa, from 1940 to 1943, the Long Range Desert Group became the acknowledged master of the desert. This small, highly mobile force made a name for itself through daring exploits and vital reconnaissance far behind enemy lines. Emerging from the depth...

Worcestershire is a county of wide, fertile valleys, drained by the Severn, the Avon, the Teme and the Stour and ringed by some of England's best-known hills, including the Malverns and the Cotswolds.This concise but comprehensive account is based on a wealth of published and unpublished research. It is both highly readable and well illustrated, and will interest the general reader, students and local groups seeking to put their own work within a wider perspective....

A collection of personal memories of over twenty years of cricket and cricketers from David Lloyd, Lancashire and England cricketer and cricket commentator.

In the 1970s, '80s and '90s Britain witnessed what many in the business saw as the second great age of radio. It was a period when FM radio blossomed and local stations opened and broadcast across the land. It was a step away from the output of the national broadcaster, the BBC, which had held a monopoly on the airways since its inception. Broadcaster, station manager and regulator for over forty years David Lloyd was very much a part of this revolution and is, amongst his peers, well plac...

The year is 2039, and as the Independence Day holiday approaches, George Stoltz (best-selling author of the Those Who Made it Happen books) is given a suggestion by his agent for a new entry into that series. As it so happens, July 4th will also mark the tenth anniversary of the opening of Secure, Washington—a hybrid (part prison/part conventional) city owned and operated by the state to permanently house the worst of its misfit citizens: repeat criminal convicts, people who suffer from se...

"If any man come to me and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple."-Luke 14:26Christians do not love Jesus enough! Indeed, based on his observation of this matter for over fifty years as a born-again Christian, the author has concluded that on a scale of one to ten, the average Christian's love for Jesus scores no more than two. That is the startling message of Lloyd Elcock's fi...

Many people believe passionately in truths that originate from the Bible, yet they do not know that the Bible is the source of those truths.This book takes you on a journey into the most powerful ideas that have ever entered the mind of mankind—ideas that will shape your life, the life of your community, and impact civilizations all across the world.Based on over 40 years of real-life experience as both a pastor and university professor, Dr. Mitchell shares priceless spirit...

"Where Are We Going?" by David Lloyd George is a thought-provoking exploration of the future of society and politics. The book delves into the challenges and opportunities that face humanity, emphasizing the importance of social justice and economic reform. Lloyd George, a prominent political figure, draws on his experiences and insights to discuss the direction in which society is heading. His reflections encourage readers to consider their roles in shaping a better future, making it a si...

Some of the poems which compose this book have appeared in the Yale Review, the Smart Set, the New Republic, Reedy’s Mirror, the Dial, the Touchstone, the Little Review, Poetry: A Magazine of Verse, the Century, and the New York Tribune. They are good, in spite of their numerous appearances. Lacerated grey has bitten Into your shapeless humility. Little episodes of roving Strew their hieroglyphics on your muteness. Life has given you heavy stains Like an ointment growing stale. Endless fee...

Where Are We Going? is a searching intervention in the political uncertainties of the postwar world, written with the urgency of a statesman confronting national drift. Blending parliamentary eloquence with pamphleteering force, the book examines Britain's direction amid economic strain, social unrest, imperial responsibility, and the unsettled legacy of the Great War. Its style is direct, argumentative, and lucid, characteristic of interwar political prose that sought not merely to descri...

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Safety and health practitioners job, or to apply for a better job.What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines. It ensures that the narrative will follow a logical structure and reminds you not to leave out the most important points. With this book, you'll be able to revise your application...