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Nella Last's War: The Second World War Diaries of 'Housewife 49'from: Profile Books Ltd November 16, 2006 Best Selling > Books > History |
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I write this in late 2008 as the global financial system goes into meltdown and the credit crunch is really biting into our individual pockets. What Nella Last would make of our sickeningly materialistic, wasteful, 'spend spend spend' times I cannot imagine!
On a domestic level we could all learn a lot from Nella's money-saving, waste-avoiding methods. Her descriptions of the meals she contrives are fascinating, and her make-do-and-mend philosophy would put us all to shame. Aside from the domestic detail, Nella writes movingly about her thoughts and feelings as a wife and mother living through a second war, and especially about the changing role of women and her own sense of liberation through war work. This should be be ... Read More: >>More Details |
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Damp Squid: The English Language Laid Bareby: Jeremy Butterfield October 30, 2008 Best Selling > Books > History |
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I write this in late 2008 as the global financial system goes into meltdown and the credit crunch is really biting into our individual pockets. What Nella Last would make of our sickeningly materialistic, wasteful, 'spend spend spend' times I cannot imagine!
On a domestic level we could all learn a lot from Nella's money-saving, waste-avoiding methods. Her descriptions of the meals she contrives are fascinating, and her make-do-and-mend philosophy would put us all to shame. Aside from the domestic detail, Nella writes movingly about her thoughts and feelings as a wife and mother living through a second war, and especially about the changing role of women and her own sense of liberation through war work. This should be be ... Read More: >>More Details |
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The Art of Warby: Sun Tzu, Sun Zi May 01, 2006 Best Selling > Books > History |
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I'm not especially interested in military history, neither am I a manager or businessman, but I still found this book very enjoyable. It has the rare appeal of being of its time but at the same time applicable to the present day. Many of the insights feel very contemporary - not simply to the business arena but to any aspect of life. The style is terse and aphoristic, which means that it doesn't really matter that the book is quite short. Even the chapters on terrain tactics are interesting from a historical point of view. I would also recommend a book called the Fall by Steve Taylor for its insights into the origins and history of warfare and social conflict The Fall:the Insanity of the Ego in Human History and the Dawning of a New Era: The Insanity ... Read More:
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Pompeii: The Life of a Roman Townby: Mary Beard September 18, 2008 Best Selling > Books > History |
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After reading Robert Harris's novel Pompeii I was keen on gaining more knowledge about both the people and the town that was overcome by the eruption of Vesuvius , so this books publication allowed me that opportunity.
The amount of information conveyed is awesome and the life of the various citizen's of Pompeii is truly bought to life , the book is written in a scholarly way as befits a Cambridge Don but in no way does this get in the way , she paint's a fantastic picture of the place and it's culture , organisation and politics as well as spicing thing's up by many reference's to the sexual liberation of the era. A very well written book and did everything I asked of it. >>More Details |
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On The Edge: My Storyby: Richard Hammond May 29, 2008 Best Selling > Books > History |
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really enjoyed this account of a fascinating individual. His sheer guts and determination is matched only by that of his wife who clearly supported him through the most difficult period of his life. It brings 'the hamster' into the heart of the reader.
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It's All Greek to Meby: Charlotte Higgins October 02, 2008 Best Selling > Books > History |
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The author's enthusiasm for her subject is extremely infectious. She brings the ancient Greeks wonderfully to life, covering an awful lot of territory in a very short space.Thoroughly recommended.
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The Selfish Geneby: Richard Dawkins March 16, 2006 Best Selling > Books > History |
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The author writes about living things as if the gene is the animal and the animal is simply a seed for the gene. He basically turns life inside out. It's a powerful mind tool to get a different perspective on life but don't get too carried away with the idea. The whole theory of evolution is valuable in understanding the world but like a lot of science it starts to become too difficult to use. So in conclusion I don't believe that the author has discovered the secret of life, he just has another way of looking at things that you may find useful. It should be one of the books you have read.
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Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miraclesby: Richard Dowden September 01, 2008 Best Selling > Books > History |
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I have always been fascinated by Africa. My parents met there as vso volunteers in the 70s and that was how the author first experienced Africa. My parents talked often about their time there but they had such mixed views - love and hate. I bought this because of review and knew I was travelling to Australia so had time to read it. I have not been disappointed. It is passionately written yet highly informed. Above all it makes sense of something I never quite understood. It will be my parents' Christmas present! I must now go to Africa.
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An Ordinary Soldier: Afghanistan: A Ferocious Enemy. A Bloody Conflict. One Man's Impossible Missionby: Doug Beattie October 06, 2008 Best Selling > Books > History |
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Amazing that we still have men like this, given how badly the Government supports them.
If you want to know what it is like for an individual in a small team to be up close and personal fighting a fanatical enemy, here is the best I have ever read. I have read many many books on this subject matter. His sense of guilt at survival is understandable given the random madness he went through. It should not be taken lightly. All leaders everywhere should read this excellent book. >>More Details |
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Reporting America: The Life of the Nation 1946 - 2004by: Alistair Cooke October 06, 2008 Best Selling > Books > History |
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Amazing that we still have men like this, given how badly the Government supports them.
If you want to know what it is like for an individual in a small team to be up close and personal fighting a fanatical enemy, here is the best I have ever read. I have read many many books on this subject matter. His sense of guilt at survival is understandable given the random madness he went through. It should not be taken lightly. All leaders everywhere should read this excellent book. >>More Details |
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