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Operation Bowler

The Audacious Allied Bombing of Venice during World War II

de Jonathan Glancey ...

A story of incredible military daring—set against the splendor of Venice—that tells how an unlikely squad of pilots executed the most meticulous air raid of World War II.March 21st, 1945. Bursting through a hazy sky, dozens of Allied fighters and bombers sweep over German-occupied Venice.Their mission: destroy Germany’s strategic outposts nestled along the port, while leaving the floating city ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

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A story of incredible military daring—set against the splendor of Venice—that tells how an unlikely squad of pilots executed the most meticulous air raid of World War II.March 21st, 1945. Bursting through a hazy sky, dozens of Allied fighters and bombers sweep over German-occupied Venice.Their mission: destroy Germany’s strategic outposts nestled along the port, while leaving the floating city
... Leer más

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Modern Architecture

The Structures that Shaped the Modern World

de Jonathan Glancey ...

A pocket-size visual guide to the great buildings and structures of the modern age from around the world ... Leer más

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A pocket-size visual guide to the great buildings and structures of the modern age from around the world
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Operation Bowler

The Audacious Allied Bombing of Venice during World War II

de Jonathan Glancey ...

Narrado por Nigel Patterson ...

Completo

8 hora 40 minutos

March 21st, 1945. Bursting through a hazy sky, dozens of Allied fighters and bombers sweep over German-occupied Venice.Their mission: destroy Germany’s strategic outposts nestled along the port, while leaving the floating city unscathed.As bombs rained down upon Europe, flattening city after city, Venice—La Serenissima; home of Titian and Veronese; immortalized in the serene landscapes of ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

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March 21st, 1945. Bursting through a hazy sky, dozens of Allied fighters and bombers sweep over German-occupied Venice.Their mission: destroy Germany’s strategic outposts nestled along the port, while leaving the floating city unscathed.As bombs rained down upon Europe, flattening city after city, Venice—La Serenissima; home of Titian and Veronese; immortalized in the serene landscapes of
... Leer más

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Conquering the North

China, Russia, Mongolia: 2,000 Years of Conflict

de John Man ...

Narrado por Nigel Patterson ...

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11 hora 30 minutos

A panoramic history of the roots of China and Mongolia's historic rivalry—and why it matters today.The Great Wall of China—stretching from the arid rises of Gansu province to the cold waters of the Bohai Sea—remains an enduring symbol of Chinese might. And yet for all its grandeur, the Wall also marks a vulnerability: an ever-present reminder of old battlelines and never-ending tension with China ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

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A panoramic history of the roots of China and Mongolia's historic rivalry—and why it matters today.The Great Wall of China—stretching from the arid rises of Gansu province to the cold waters of the Bohai Sea—remains an enduring symbol of Chinese might. And yet for all its grandeur, the Wall also marks a vulnerability: an ever-present reminder of old battlelines and never-ending tension with China
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Opening The Gates of Hell

The untold story of Herbert Kenny, the man who discovered Belsen

de Mark Hodkinson ...

Narrado por Jason Done ...

Completo

10 hora 10 minutos

The incredible true story of the first Allied soldier to open the gates of Belsen.Herbert Kenny, an army dispatch rider, was the first Allied soldier to push open the gates at Belsen Concentration Camp, in April 1945. He kept his story from the world until an encounter with a trainee journalist brought it to light. Now, forty years on, that reporter is ready to share Herbert's incredible tale with ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

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The incredible true story of the first Allied soldier to open the gates of Belsen.Herbert Kenny, an army dispatch rider, was the first Allied soldier to push open the gates at Belsen Concentration Camp, in April 1945. He kept his story from the world until an encounter with a trainee journalist brought it to light. Now, forty years on, that reporter is ready to share Herbert's incredible tale with
... Leer más

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Broken Biscuits

And other male failures

de Adam Farrer ...

Narrado por Adam Farrer ...

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8 hora 16 minutos

Witty, tender and daring essays from the British David Sedaris'A lovely writer: supple, stylish and almost effortlessly witty.' Daily Mail'Made me laugh out loud and then properly cry.’ Jennie GodfreyWhen it comes to the challenge of being a man, Adam Farrer always seems to find a way to fall short…Broken Biscuits vividly recounts Adam’s struggles to live up to masculine ex... ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

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Witty, tender and daring essays from the British David Sedaris'A lovely writer: supple, stylish and almost effortlessly witty.' Daily Mail'Made me laugh out loud and then properly cry.’ Jennie GodfreyWhen it comes to the challenge of being a man, Adam Farrer always seems to find a way to fall short…Broken Biscuits vividly recounts Adam’s struggles to live up to masculine ex...
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The Big Hop

The First Nonstop Flight Across the Atlantic Ocean and Into the Future

de David Rooney ...

Narrado por Jeremy Clyde ...

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10 hora 14 minutos

The inspiring story of a pathbreaking 1919 flight and the courageous fliers who risked their lives to make aviation history.In 1919, in Newfoundland, four teams of aviators came from Britain to compete in "the Big Hop": an audacious race to be the first to fly, nonstop, across the Atlantic Ocean. One pair of competitors was forced to abandon the journey halfway, and two pairs never made it into ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

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The inspiring story of a pathbreaking 1919 flight and the courageous fliers who risked their lives to make aviation history.In 1919, in Newfoundland, four teams of aviators came from Britain to compete in "the Big Hop": an audacious race to be the first to fly, nonstop, across the Atlantic Ocean. One pair of competitors was forced to abandon the journey halfway, and two pairs never made it into
... Leer más

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The Discovery of Britain

An Accidental History

de Graham Robb ...

Narrado por Mark Meadows ...

Completo

13 hora 39 minutos

Graham Robb takes readers on a time-traveling adventure around the “spindly, sea-wracked island” he calls home.Interweaving personal and historical narratives and making use of contemporary sources, Graham Robb’s lively exploration of Britain through the ages peels back the layers of this island nation and shows how it came to be. We follow Robb as he travels along the warpaths of long-forgotten ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

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Graham Robb takes readers on a time-traveling adventure around the “spindly, sea-wracked island” he calls home.Interweaving personal and historical narratives and making use of contemporary sources, Graham Robb’s lively exploration of Britain through the ages peels back the layers of this island nation and shows how it came to be. We follow Robb as he travels along the warpaths of long-forgotten
... Leer más

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Power and the Palace

The explosive new royal book that reveals what happens between 10 Downing Street and Buckingham Palace in times of crisis

de Valentine Low ...

Narrado por John Sackville ...

Completo

12 hora 2 minutos

'Lively . . . peppered with entertaining lines. One of [Low's] skills as a journalist is an ability to sift through mountains of archive material and pick out the gems' - TelegraphCovering 200 years of royal history from Queen Victoria to King Charles, and looking forward to the future reign of King William, Power and the Palace is the gossip-laden and highly revelatory account of the relationship ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

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'Lively . . . peppered with entertaining lines. One of [Low's] skills as a journalist is an ability to sift through mountains of archive material and pick out the gems' - TelegraphCovering 200 years of royal history from Queen Victoria to King Charles, and looking forward to the future reign of King William, Power and the Palace is the gossip-laden and highly revelatory account of the relationship
... Leer más

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Heirs and Graces

A History of the Modern British Aristocracy

de Eleanor Doughty ...

Narrado por Florence Howard ...

Completo

18 hora 19 minutos

**Brought to you by Penguin.The fascinating new history of the British Aristocracy since the Second World War**There are fewer than 5000 people who can genuinely claim to be members of the British aristocracy, and yet they loom large in the popular consciousness. We're fascinated by their houses and estates, their lives and loves, their foibles and eccentricities. And we entertain the strong ... Leer más

$21.48 USD

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**Brought to you by Penguin.The fascinating new history of the British Aristocracy since the Second World War**There are fewer than 5000 people who can genuinely claim to be members of the British aristocracy, and yet they loom large in the popular consciousness. We're fascinated by their houses and estates, their lives and loves, their foibles and eccentricities. And we entertain the strong
... Leer más

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On The Edge

The official autobiography from celebrated Arsenal and England defender

de Martin Keown ...

Narrado por Martin Keown ...

Completo

9 hora 14 minutos

Brought to you by PenguinOver three revolutionary decades, Martin Keown played football at the highest level. He witnessed the birth of the Premier League, the arrival of the millionaire player and was a key player in one of the best sides of all time – Wenger’s Arsenal. So why has he always felt like a man battling on the edge?In this autobiography, Keown recounts how a son of working-class Irish ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

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Brought to you by PenguinOver three revolutionary decades, Martin Keown played football at the highest level. He witnessed the birth of the Premier League, the arrival of the millionaire player and was a key player in one of the best sides of all time – Wenger’s Arsenal. So why has he always felt like a man battling on the edge?In this autobiography, Keown recounts how a son of working-class Irish
... Leer más

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Bombing Hitler's Hometown

The Untold Story of the Last Mass Bomber Raid of World War II in Europe

de Mike Croissant ...

Narrado por J. Rodney Turner ...

Completo

10 hora 25 minutos

In April 1945, Linz was one of Nazi Germany's most vital assets. It was a crucial transportation hub and communications center, with railyards brimming with war materiel destined for the front lines. Linz was also the town Hitler claimed as home and had long intended to remake as the cultural capital of Europe, filling its planned Fuehrermuseum with world-famous art stolen from his conquered ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

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In April 1945, Linz was one of Nazi Germany's most vital assets. It was a crucial transportation hub and communications center, with railyards brimming with war materiel destined for the front lines. Linz was also the town Hitler claimed as home and had long intended to remake as the cultural capital of Europe, filling its planned Fuehrermuseum with world-famous art stolen from his conquered
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