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  • Golf, A Very Peculiar History

    by David Arscott ...
    Series Book 1 - A Very Peculiar History
    Golf, A Very Peculiar History' takes a sideways look at one of Britain's greatest exports, tracing its history from the earliest ball-in-hole games right up to the scandals that rock its current celebrities and tournaments, with a fair few mulligans in between. From its origins as a strictly men-only, exclusive sport, golf has matured a great deal through the ages and has distanced itself from the ... Read more

    $9.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Olympics, A Very Peculiar History

    by David Arscott ...
    Series Book 2 - A Very Peculiar History
    From its beginnings in Ancient Greek antiquity, right up to its arrival in Great Britain, the home of so many modern sports and favoured pastimes, the Olympic Games have always been a grand and exciting spectacle, whether you're watching a no-holds-barred wrestling match or a mesmerising, freewheeling gymnast. 'The Olympics, A Very Peculiar History' gives an overview of the strange, the ... Read more

    $9.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Rations, A Very Peculiar History

    by David Arscott ...
    Series Book 20 - A Very Peculiar History
    When war broke out in 1939, few knew that they would soon be fighting to survive, let alone how or when it would end. 'Rations: A Very Peculiar History' looks at the measures the British government took to ensure the wellbeing of its people during wartime, and how the British public dealt with it. With some stealing, some hoarding, but most just trying to get by, it was one of the bleakest periods ... Read more

    $7.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The World Cup, A Very Peculiar History

    by David Arscott ...
    Series Book 28 - A Very Peculiar History
    In 'The World Cup, A Very Peculiar History', author David Arscott tackles the big subjects at the heart of the beautiful game, including how the tournament first kicked off, the dirty tactics used throughout the years and the most memorable managers in the history of football. Filled to the brim with quirky quotes, fantastic facts and surprising statistics, this is the perfect accompaniment to any ... Read more

    $7.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Brighton, A Very Peculiar History

    by David Arscott ...
    Series Book 21 - A Very Peculiar History
    Brighton: that curious master of reinvention - whether it's considered 'London-by-the-Sea' or 'England's San Francisco', it's certainly a city with a reputation for being on the edge. Delve deep into the weird and wonderful history of 'Brighthelmstone', and find out how this dreary fishing village became a dazzling playground for the louche and wealthy: from the fashionable Regency period to the ... Read more

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  • The Blitz, A Very Peculiar History

    by David Arscott ...
    Series Book 14 - A Very Peculiar History
    Taking a unique look at how Britain survived the bombing of its major cities, 'The Blitz, A Very Peculiar History' tells a story of blackouts, Bletchley Park and bravery during the darkest (literally) period of World War II. From Dunkirk to Dad's Army, explore the many ways in which Britain tried to foil the incoming bomber planes, featuring quirky stories and fascinating trivia about this period ... Read more

    $9.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Little Book of Sussex

    by David Arscott ...
    Series series Little Book Of
    The Little Book of Sussex is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia). David Arscott ... Read more

    $7.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The 60s, A Very Peculiar History

    by David Arscott ...
    Series Book 32 - A Very Peculiar History
    The 60s, A Very Peculiar History' is a nostalgic celebration of those gloriously giddy years. Filled with fascinating trivia and quirky facts about the Swinging Sixties, David Arscott uniquely explores what made the sixties so different and how the decade has influenced the world today. From a timeline of pivotal historical world events to examining London, 'a city steeped in tradition, seized by ... Read more

    $7.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Queen Elizabeth II, A Very Peculiar History

    Diamond Jubilee: 60 Years A Queen

    by David Arscott ...
    Series Book 10 - A Very Peculiar History
    EIIR Queen Elizabeth II, 60 Years a Queen, A Very Peculiar History' uniquely explores the life and times of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as we approach her 2012 Diamond Jubilee. The story that unfolds is one of doughty determination - the story of a young monarch who finds herself thrust into a new world of relentless public exposure, whose own family turns out to be as frail as everyone else's, ... Read more

    $9.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Good Essays

    every student's indispensable guide to effective writing

    by David Arscott ...
    The unique nutshell gide to researching, planning, writing and referencing a compelling student essay. Nothing threatens to cloud those first exciting university days more than sitting down to your very first tutorial assignment and realising that you've never been set anything quite as daunting in your life. Where on earth do you begin? With GOOD ESSAYS, of course. Our cheerful little guide ... Read more

    $5.39 USD

  • Good English

    the witty in-a-nutshell language guide

    by David Arscott ...
    The backlash against poor language teaching has produced a rash of full-blown grammar books, but this uncomplicated and amusing user’s manual concentrates on the essentials. GOOD ENGLISH hacks away at the tangled thicket of confusions while never becoming a dull grammar lesson. Ideal for any English speaker uneasy about handling full-stops, commas and the dreaded apostrophe, it highlights the most ... Read more

    $5.39 USD

  • Lady Thatchers's Wink

    by David Arscott ...
    We’re in the last days of a general election campaign a few years from now. The ruling Tories have lurched to the right, with Labour abjectly following in their wake. The state has been further dismantled, while the poor, the unemployed and the disabled are ruthlessly demonised and punished. But there’s a shock in store, revolving around the indecent violation of a portrait of Margaret Thatcher ... Read more

    $7.19 USD