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Atlas of History's Greatest Military Victories

Atlas of History's Greatest Military Victories (eBook)

The 50 Most Significant Moments Explored in Words and Maps

Jeremy Harwood

From Marathon in 490 BC or Hastings in 1066 to Trafalgar and Austerlitz in 1805; from Midway, Stalingrad or Leyte Gulf during the Second World War to the fall of Baghdad in 2003, this meticulously illustrated companion to great battles of the world will be essential reading for anyone fascinated by military set-pieces and strategy.

When did an Asian power first defeat a European one? How did Joan of Arc beat the British at the Siege of Orleans? Why did France lose at Dien Bien Phu in 1954? and much much more…

– Features accurate, dynamic maps showing why battles took place and their consequences
– Each battle is accompanied by diagrams, fact files and essays explaining how they were won and lost
– Includes a chronological collection of momentous battlefield clashes



Jeremy Harwood studied history at Oxford, where he won an Open Exhibition and was awarded the Sir Keith Feiling Memorial Prize as the college’s top history undergraduate of the year.


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Publication date: 07/03/2013

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Imagine That – Travel

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The History of Travel Rewritten

Michael Sells

Would a developing nation have emerged as an economic powerhouse if Teddy Roosevelt hadn’t reignited the Panama Canal project? How close did the railroads come to eliminating the Bison and what would it have meant for trade? Could a successful maiden voyage for the Titanic have cost more lives than its failure?

The development of transport and travel has leapt forward more in the last two centuries than it had in the millennia before it. We went from horse and cart to Concorde and high-speed ‘bullet’ trains in the blink of an eye. The side-effects of a more efficient, globalised and at times dangerous transport network have been varied and numerous, creating a vastly different society.



Michael Sells is a historian educated at the University of Chester. Captivated by history from a young age, he is especially interested in Jack Kerouac and the Beat Generation and 1960s and 70s football. Outside of history, his passions include dystopian novels, animal sanctuaries and lower-league football. Born in the South East of England, he now lives in Cambridge and the Imagine That titles are his first books.


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Publication date: 05/06/2014

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Imagine That – Animals

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The History of Animals Rewritten

Michael Sells

Could greater publicity for Dolly the Sheep’s unheralded predecessors, Molly and Morag, have kick-started an era of dangerous cloning? How might a differing itinerary for Darwin’s travels have altered, halted or even further advanced our understanding of the animal kingdom? And were two monkeys really the difference between peace and the deaths of 250,000 Greeks?

In most cases we live harmoniously alongside the other members of the animals kingdom in relative harmony, or else we’ve adapted methods of protecting ourselves from their threat. However, on those occasions when man and beast have come into direct contact they have managed to impact upon and inform our world more than many of history’s greatest individuals and inventions.



Michael Sells is a historian educated at the University of Chester. Captivated by history from a young age, he is especially interested in Jack Kerouac and the Beat Generation and 1960s and 70s football. Outside of history, his passions include dystopian novels, animal sanctuaries and lower-league football. Born in the South East of England, he now lives in Cambridge and the Imagine That titles are his first books.


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The Ryder Cup

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A History 1927 - 2014

Henry Lord

Peter Pugh

Played every two years, originally between Great Britain and Ireland and the USA and, since 1979, between Europe and the USA, The Ryder Cup is golf’s greatest tournament.

Peter Pugh and Henry Lord present the latest edition of their Cup history, telling stories that include the world’s most successful golfers – Walter Hagen, Henry Cotton, Gene Sarazen, Peter Alliss, Sam Snead, Max Faulkner, Ben Hogan, Dai Rees, Lee Trevino, Tony Jacklin, Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Seve Ballesteros, Tiger Woods and Colin Montgomerie.

With photographs including Jacklin shaking hands with Nicklaus after the American had conceded a two-and-a half-foot putt to finalise a draw in 1969, this edition is published on the eve of September 2014’s match at the beautiful Gleneagles. Europe hold the trophy after their dramatic victory at Medinah Country Club, Chicago, in 2012.

The Ryder Cup – described as ‘well-researched … a historical but entertaining account of the Cup’ by National Club Golfer – is the essential companion.



Peter Pugh was educated at Oundle and Cambridge, where he was a member of the golf team. He has written many books on golf and golf clubs as well as about 50 company histories, including The Magic of a Name, a three-volume history of Rolls-Royce.

Henry Lord is the co-author of the highly acclaimed golf course coffee-table books, all published by Icon, Creating Classics, Masters of Design and St Andrews, which includes a Foreword from the great Ryder Cup player and captain, Seve Ballesteros.


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Imagine That – Fashion

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The History of Fashion Rewritten

Michael Sells

Would centuries of judicial rulings have reached different conclusions if wigs and robes had never been introduced to the courtroom? Could a different office dress code have removed the ‘glass-ceiling’ in business? Did the fashion industry fuel the football violence epidemic of the 1980’s?

Fashion is far more than mere decoration. It has sparked fierce feuds between fans of both music and sport. It has also cemented the power of some the world’s most commanding organisations. Uniform and fashion trends have carried untold power throughout modern history, altering much more than just the way we look.



Michael Sells is a historian educated at the University of Chester. Captivated by history from a young age, he is especially interested in Jack Kerouac and the Beat Generation and 1960s and 70s football. Outside of history, his passions include dystopian novels, animal sanctuaries and lower-league football. Born in the South East of England, he now lives in Cambridge and the Imagine That titles are his first books.


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David Gower’s Half-Century

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The 50 Greatest Cricketers of All Time

David Gower

Former England captain and impeccably stylish batsman David Gower, himself inducted into cricket’s Hall of Fame, here takes a leap of faith and names his 50 greatest players of all time.

Going back through the history of the game, he honours the finest run-getters, wicket-takers, glove men and captains he played with and against, as well as those he has been able to observe as a spectator or commentator, and legendary achievers from earlier eras. Full of first-hand recollections and anecdotes, this book is sure to delight – and occasionally infuriate – cricket enthusiasts everywhere.

Who was the best of the great West Indian quicks? Have England heroes like Boycott, Pietersen and Flintoff made the cut? Who has been the greatest Australian batsman, post-Bradman? All is revealed in this lively and contentious celebration of cricket’s true greats.



DAVID GOWER made his mark on the game through the 15 years of his international career from the late 1970s onwards as an elegant and at times prolific left-handed batsman. His finest year came in 1985 when he captained England to victory in the Ashes and in the process set a new record for the most runs in a home Ashes series for an England captain. Sadly not every series as captain reaped quite the same success and he is still waiting for the scars to heal after ‘leading’ England through two 5–0 defeats at the hands of the all-powerful West Indies teams of the mid-1980s. David’s second career as a broadcaster with, in order, Channel 9, the BBC and Sky Sports has seen him establish himself as a calm and measured judge of the game. It is with those qualities to the fore that he has turned his mind to picking his 50 all-time greats.


A host of keen insight, reflection and whimsy from a lifetime in the game.All Out Cricket
A fascinating list full of facts and anecdote that is a must for any cricket lover.The Good Book Guide

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Publication date: 05/05/2016

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Work Fuel

Work Fuel (Paperback)

The Productivity Ninja Guide to Nutrition

Colette Heneghan

Graham Allcott

We all know the benefits of healthy eating, but in practice, it’s often
just not compatible with a busy, working lifestyle. Grabbing food on the go
between meetings, before you rush to the gym, after catching up with friends –
there’s just not enough time to be fussy – what you eat often takes a backseat.
 

But what if that didn’t have to be the case? What if what you were
eating actually gave you more time; boosting your productivity, increasing your
focus, and ensuring that you didn’t fall victim to that daily 3pm energy slump?

Productivity and nutrition experts Graham Allcott and Colette Heneghan
present a new way to think about what you eat: the Productivity Ninja way. A
new book in the bestselling Productivity Ninja series, Work Fuel shows
you how eating well can and should fit into your lifestyle, however busy it is.
From surviving conferences and work trips to how to best put together your food
shopping list, Work Fuel provides you with an investment plan,
promising to improve your performance, focus and energy by changing the way
that you eat.



Colette Heneghan is a Peak Performance & Nutrition Coach, with extensive experience gained working with some of the world’s largest technology companies, as well as with professional sports players and teams. She has designed, managed and delivered successful, high-impact health and wellbeing programmes across the world, ensuring that people thrive, not just survive in their competitive and challenging roles and industries.

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Think Productive, who run public workshops throughout the
UK and in-house workshops for staff at a diverse range of
organizations, including eBay, Heineken, BT, and the Gates Foundation.
He is the host of the popular business podcast, Beyond Busy and the author of How to be a Study Ninja and A Practical Guide to Productivity.


‘Life changing. It’s impossible to follow the advice in this book and not achieve more success in your career and life in general.’Paul Wilkinson, Chief HR Officer, Moog Inc.
‘Work Fuel is THE go-to guide for anyone who wants to understand the link between nutrition and their personal productivity. Combined with really practical hints and tips to boost energy and change habits, Colette and Graham’s realistic approach has effectively eliminated all the usual excuses of too busy, too stressed etc. As a business leader of a high-performing team, this will be on my team’s must-read list.’Claire Darley, VP, Adobe
‘Colette and Graham have written a must-read book full of practical information for people who have challenges with nutrition every day, people like me. Read the book and boost your energy, productivity and your career.’Kyle Whitehill, CEO, Avanti Communications Group Plc
‘This is a great practical guide to making improvements to the way nutrition fuels your productivity and energy, even with a hectic lifestyle. Sometimes it can just be about marginal gains, but this approach is a real game-changer!’Simon Blunn, VP EMEA, DataRobot
‘If you thought eating healthily was just for the yogis and vegans think again. Work Fuel not only shows you why you need to take nutrition seriously if you want to boost your productivity, but crucially how to do it. It’s packed full of practical – and memorable – tips that will help you build better habits around what you eat and when. Eat the rainbow!’Laurence McCahill, Co-founder, The Happy Startup School
‘A brilliant guide full of practical information for those of us who want to thrive at work and live well, no matter how busy our schedules are.’Libby Barr, COO, Avanti Communications Group Plc
‘Work Fuel is full of clever, but simple-to-understand advice to help anyone upgrade their focus and capability to achieve their best work, especially important for those of us working in hectic corporate environments.’George Galica, Head of Digital Buildings, Vodafone Group

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Publication date: 07/03/2019

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Best of Enemies

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Britain and Germany - 100 Years of Truth and Lies

Richard Milton

Richard Milton exposes the secrets of a relationship steeped in mutual admiration, blood and propaganda.In August 1914, Britain’s first act of war was not to mobilise its army or the Grand Fleet. It was to cut cables preventing German propaganda from reaching American newspapers. This war of words would quickly become as vicious as the slaughter on the Western Front.For a century, Britain and Germany had been closer than any other two countries. Germany was Britain’s biggest export market, and vice versa. Germans adopted English dress, customs and manners. German thinking on race, national identity, eugenics, and racial supremacy also had its roots in British thinkers like Darwin, Huxley and Galton. Even as late as the Nazi era, Hess, Himmler, Goering and Hitler himself remained passionate Anglophiles.During WW1, however, Germany, Britain and the USA spent billions on clandestine propaganda to blacken each other’s reputations. This gargantuan effort gave birth to the PR industry itself – later seized upon by Nazi propagandist Goebbels to devastating effect.Richard Milton’s expertly written popular history gives a fresh perspective on this tumultuous, painful love-hate relationship, and is also a brilliant study of propaganda itself – now more than ever a vital weapon of war.



Richard Milton is a writer, journalist and broadcaster who also works as a PR consultant. He is a principal presenter for The PR Training Centre in London and has lectured in PR and Journalism at Buckingham University. His other books include The Facts of Life (Fourth Estate, 1992) and Forbidden Science (Fourth Estate, 1994).


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Best of Enemies

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Britain and Germany - Truth and Lies in Two World Wars

Richard Milton

Richard Milton exposes the secrets of a relationship steeped in mutual admiration, blood and propaganda.

In August 1914, Britain’s first act of war was not to mobilise its army or the Grand Fleet. It was to cut cables preventing German propaganda from reaching American newspapers. This war of words would quickly become as vicious as the slaughter on the Western Front.

For a century, Britain and Germany had been closer than any other two countries. Germany was Britain’s biggest export market, and vice versa. Germans adopted English dress, customs and manners. German thinking on race, national identity, eugenics, and racial supremacy also had its roots in British thinkers like Darwin, Huxley and Galton. Even as late as the Nazi era, Hess, Himmler, Goering and Hitler himself remained passionate Anglophiles.

During WW1, however, Germany, Britain and the USA spent billions on clandestine propaganda to blacken each other’s reputations. This gargantuan effort gave birth to the PR industry itself – later seized upon by Nazi propagandist Goebbels to devastating effect.

Richard Milton’s expertly written popular history gives a fresh perspective on this tumultuous, painful love-hate relationship, and is also a brilliant study of propaganda itself – now more than ever a vital weapon of war.



Richard Milton is a writer, journalist and broadcaster who also works as a PR consultant. He is a principal presenter for The PR Training Centre in London and has lectured in PR and Journalism at Buckingham University. His other books include The Facts of Life (Fourth Estate, 1992) and Forbidden Science (Fourth Estate, 1994).


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INTRODUCING AMERICAN POLITICS

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INTRODUCING JOYCE

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EURO: YES OR NO?

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Introducing Empiricism

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Our knowledge comes primarily from experience. But is experience really what it seems? Is it reliable? Empiricist philosophers accept a ‘commonsense’ view of the phenomena we observe and yet conclude that all we can ever know are ‘ideas’. Physical reality may not exist at all! The experimental breakthroughs of Kepler, Galileo and Newton – a radical new outlook in 17th-century science – informed this great British tradition in philosophy. Introducing Empiricism outlines the arguments of Locke, Berkeley, Hume, J.S. Mill, Bertrand Russell, and the last British empiricist, A.J. Ayer. It also looks at criticisms of empiricism in the work of Kant, Wittgenstein, Karl Popper and others.




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