On the 29 June 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo triggering events leading to the outbreak of the First World War. Less well known is that the car he was in was a borrowed Graf + Stift Double Phaeton, that the route was published in advance, and the decision to lower the hood was only taken at the last minute. As with the other events in this book, the car played a central role, yet its history is largely unknown. These cars not only had their own stories in terms of design, ownership, and the role they played but they are also a way of telling the story of the events themselves - they are literally a vehicle for history. In this book James Morrison takes 20 cars involved in twenty key 20th century world events and examines their involvement and history to provide a new angle and fascinating insights.
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- 2024
- 2023
The narrative unfolds through a series of interconnected short stories centered on an Australian family, exploring themes of loss and absurdity. It features a range of quirky elements such as glass eyes, false mermaids, and the unintended consequences of actions, including a tragic death and the catastrophic impact of nuclear weapons. The tales also touch on the accidental destruction of the Sydney Opera House, weaving a unique tapestry of familial experiences marked by humor and poignancy.
- 2023
The guide offers a comprehensive overview of DSM diagnoses, enhanced for the DSM-5 Text Revision. It features over 130 case vignettes that clarify typical patient presentations, making complex diagnostic criteria more accessible. Each disorder is succinctly described, supplemented by practical tips, sidebars, and tables to aid in understanding psychiatric symptoms. Notable updates include the introduction of prolonged grief disorder, revisions to over 70 criteria sets, and new ICD-10-CM codes, ensuring a thorough and current resource for clinicians.
- 2022
Essential SQA Exam Practice: Higher Business Management Questions and Papers
From the publisher of How to Pass
- 80 Seiten
- 3 Lesestunden
Designed to boost confidence and preparedness for the SQA Higher Business Management exam, this comprehensive resource features practice questions covering all types and topics. Additionally, it includes two complete practice papers crafted by experienced examiners, ensuring thorough preparation for students.
- 2022
Examines the ways in which the 'Left Behind' have been used to symbolise and foment social divisions in contemporary Britain
- 2021
The first detailed look at the CIA's clandestine operations in Laos during the Cold War.
- 2020
Infidels and Unreasonable Gods
Do Not Necessarily Despair of Being Possessed by Unreasonable Ideas
- 178 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
A foundational grasp of Western philosophy is essential for comprehending global ideas and influences. The book explores key philosophers and their contributions, highlighting how their thoughts have shaped contemporary understanding and societal frameworks. By examining these influential figures, readers gain insights into the philosophical underpinnings that inform various aspects of modern life and thought.
- 2019
Scroungers
- 332 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
An examination of the disturbing rise of 'scrounger-phobia' in the media and society at large, and how this has fuelled popular hostility towards benefit claimants.
- 2018
Feet to the Fire
- 240 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
More than forty years ago the Central Intelligence Agency began a top-secret covert action campaign designed to hold Indonesia's left-leaning President Sukarno's feet to the fire and prevent a strategic crossroad from falling into the communist camp. In a fast-paced, engrossing narrative evoking the novels of John LeCarré and Graham Greene, the authors provide the first unclassified, detailed case study of an operation that has escaped public scrutiny for decades.