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A Lost Legionary in South Africa
The Zulu War has long captured the public imagination, yet original accounts by participants in the campaign are rare. This revised edition of Hamilton-Browne’s classic memoir is therefore a welcome addition to the literature on this legendary conflict. ‘Colonel’ George Hamilton-Browne was a British soldier of fortune and adventurer who served in the Ninth Cape Frontier War in 1878, before fighting in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, the Bechuanaland Expedition of 1884–5 and the uSuthu Rebellion of 1888. The centrepiece of the book is Hamilton-Browne’s vivid recollections of the battle of Isandlhwana – one of the greatest and most humiliating defeats in the history of the British Empire. He was also part of the force that returned to the stricken British camp after the battle and relieved Rorke’s Drift the following day. This new, expanded edition offers readers a greater insight into the events Hamilton-Browne describes thanks to an introduction and commentary throughout by John Laband and a Foreword by Adrian Greaves, both leading Anglo-Zulu War experts. This fascinating and distinctive memoir will be essential reading for anyone interested in the Anglo-Zulu War. ‘Colonel’ – he never held a rank higher than major – George Hamilton-Browne (1851 –1916) was a soldier of fortune of Irish descent who emigrated to New Zealand in 1872 and then to the Cape Colony in 1878. In southern Africa he commanded colonial and local troops in many campaigns: the Ninth Cape Frontier War (1878); the Anglo-Zulu War (1879); the Bechuanaland Expedition (1884 –5); the uSuthu Rebellion (1888); the First Matabele War (1893); the Second Matabele War (1896); and Mashonaland (1896–7). He returned to England in 1902 where he wrote three popularly received books of colonial adventuring, including this one. He died in Jamaica in 1916.Colonel George Hamilton-Browne (1844-1916) was a British soldier and adventurer of Irish descent who took part in Britain's march into Zululand under Lord Chelmsford and fought in the Anglo-Zulu War. As an officer of the Natal Native Contingent (a Major in the 1st Battalion/3rd Regiment), he took part in the action at Sihayo's Kraal on 12 January 1879 and witnessed the final moments of the the battle of Isandlhwana ten days later on 22 January 1879. He died in Jamaica in 1916.
Her Son’s Love
When Allan Richards boarded a plane to New Zealand at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, he knew time was running out. His mother was dying. He also knew he’d face two weeks of government-mandated quarantine before he could reach her, but the reality of that isolation proved harder than he ever imagined. Her Son’s Love is a tender, heart-wrenching account of those fourteen days, drawn from diary entries and later reflections. It traces the raw terrain of hope and helplessness, the weight of love and loss, and the healing of returning home. Woven through the narrative are links to piano pieces composed and performed by the author, each highlighting emotional turns of the story. Set against the backdrop of a world shut down, this honest memoir speaks to anyone who has suffered the heartbreak of separation, and honours the bonds of love that endure beyond it.
The King Arthur Mysteries
An up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the history of the ''Arthurian'' phenomenon - the imaginary and historical world of the great British warlord and one of the huge historical mysteries of early and medieval Britain. The Arthurian story, based on fact and fiction, is central to Britain''s ''creation myth'' and the concept of Britain''s heroic past. This is a deeply researched and scholarly but essentially accessible history and analysis for general readers and specialists and based on an impressive array of sources including Romano-British, Anglo-Saxon, rare medieval English, French and German sources, and archaeology - essential for modern historical research in early history. Modern and contemporary historiography is covered including ''debunking'' treatments. The study surveys King Arthur in fact and fiction, his family, knights, and the legends that have grown up around them and developed to the enduring interest from history, literature to TV and film.
The Muckle Flugga Hussars
“Gentlemen! What stands between us and strangling Britain’s merchantmen and bringing her to her knees, is not the fury of the sea, or the violence of her Navy, but the obstinate stubbornness of the British sailor.” Cousins Jack Lee and Emma Pickney and the attractive and charismatic Ranulph form an awkward love triangle. This explodes as they sail the Northern seas off Shetland in the summer of 1939 with the war clouds gathering. Jack, a Merchant Navy deck officer, finds himself in the front line of Hitler’s U-boat war, battling for survival in the turbulent waters of the North Atlantic, while clinging to his love for Emma. Ranulph, a salvage diver, is determined to evade the war. However, of the three, he is the first casualty, driven mad by the carnage wrought on the Battleship HMS Royal Oak, torpedoed in Scapa Flow in a daring attack by U-boat No.47. Joachim Endrass, U47’s 1st Officer and the man who fired the torpedoes that sowed the destruction Ranulph witnessed, feels destined for great things. However, instead of his own U-boat, Endrass has foisted on him the angry Lieutenant Elrich and a new commander who for him, symbolises everything that is wrong with Hitler’s Third Riech. Disgruntled, he returns to the Atlantic as Germany’s attempt to strangle Britain''s Atlantic lifelines reaches a climax, with no inkling of the dramatic and incredible events that lie ahead.
Best Ride Ever
Psssst... Come and meet the Hawkins family... There''s Harry 8 years old, the eldest of the children who does the smelliest of farts. Then there''s Ben 6, who likes to mend things, taking them apart, then has trouble putting them back together. What about Ruby 5, the only girl in the family who just talks and talks and TALKS. The baby of the bunch is Jonny aged 3, who lives for his trains (choo choo!). And not forgetting Dad, who singlehandedly brings the children up, ensuring that they look out for each other, as their individual characters and personalities grow within each story. In this story, the whole family—Harry, Ben, Ruby, Jonny, Dad, and grandparents visit the funfair. Each has a favourite ride, but which will they choose first? Is the Helter Skelter too high, or is Cowboy City too wild? Are the Bumpy Cars too fast for the grandparents? Which ride will be the best of all?
Fighting from Dunkirk to Berlin
Fighting from Dunkirk to Berlin chronicles the extraordinary military service of Wilfred Needler, from his mention in despatches at Dunkirk in 1940 and continuing through pivotal moments such as his battlefield commission in Africa, his participation in the Invasion of Sicily, landing on Gold Beach on D-Day, and his appointment as Brigade Intelligence Officer. Wounded at El Alamein and recommended for the Belgian Order of Leopold for his work with the Resistance, Wilfred’s remarkable journey is documented through firsthand accounts, personal diary records, and war diary archives, alongside powerful photographs that bring his story to life all the way through to his retirement as a Major, in 1957 and his life post-war. This book illuminates the critical role of intelligence officers in the Second World War, providing new insight into their often-unseen contributions to military strategy and espionage. Through Wilfred’s experiences, readers will discover the complex world of codebreaking, tactical intelligence, and the quiet heroism of those working behind the frontlines. His story offers a rare and invaluable perspective on the art of war, showing how intelligence shaped battles and altered the course of history. Beyond military service, this memoir is a rich family legacy, offering a profound and inspiring account of sacrifice, resilience, and bravery. Filled with powerful images and historical documents, it stands as both a tribute to Wilfred’s courage and a testament to the enduring impact of one family’s contributions to the war effort. His story, filled with tragedy, triumph, and a legacy of quiet leadership, will inspire and astound readers for generations to come.
The Great Bear Breakout
London, 1855. Twelve-year-old Rosa doesn’t want to leave her widowed father and when he reluctantly sends her to live with her wealthy relatives across the river, she feels more alone than ever. She soon discovers the Surrey Zoological Gardens, where she befriends Jem, a young bearkeeper. When Rosa learns the animals are to be sold, and the bears may be killed, she joins forces with Jem, vowing to save them. A travelling menagerie seems like the perfect solution, until Rosa encounters the villainous Mr Murdlock and uncovers the bears’ true, dreadful fate. With Jem threatened into silence, and no adult she can trust, Rosa realises the only way to protect the animals is to take matters into her own hands. Together, can Rosa and Jem outwit the dangerous Mr Murdlock and rescue the bears before it’s too late?
Komiksový klub
Autorka komiksov Úsmev, Sestry, Nervy, Dráma a Duchovia Raina Telgemeier a oceňovaný autor komiksov Scott McCloud vytvorili jedinečný príbeh o priateľstve, kreativite a sebavyjadrení.
Makayla má skvelú predstavivosť, ale nevie, ako ju premeniť na príbeh. Howard miluje kreslenie, no má problém s nápadmi. Lynda si neustále kreslí do skicára, stále sa však zameriava na svoje chyby, a Art je jednoducho kreatívny a teší sa, že môže vyskúšať niečo nové. Spoja sa a založia Komiksový klub, kde sa učia tvoriť komiksy, využívať fantáziu a písať vlastné dobrodružstvá!
Disney - 5-minútové ospalé rozprávky
Prečítajte si pred spaním týchto dvanásť krásnych rozprávok s vašimi obľúbenými postavičkami z animovaných filmov spoločnosti Disney a Pixar. Vydajte sa do Arendelle a užite si noc plnú rodinných hier s Annou a Elsou, šliapnite na plyn pri vzrušujúcich pretekoch s Bleskom a Materom alebo spolu s Mauglím zažite vzrušujúci deň v džungli. Každý príbeh je dlhý tak akurát, aby ste ho prečítali za päť minút až do šťastného konca!
Traja pátrači 99: Záhada divadelnej kostry
99 záhad, 99 tajomných prípadov, 99-krát odvaha, dôvtip a priateľstvo.
Séria sa symbolicky približuje k magickej stovke prípadov.
Traja pátrači na čele s Jupiterom stoja pred záhadnou úlohou – rozlúštiť hádanku ukrytú v piatich vetách zo slávnych divadelných hier, ktorú poslal zamestnancom pri 100. výročí divadla divadla Camelot jeho riaditeľ. A tomu, kto ju vyrieši, sľúbil veľkú finančnú odmenu. Našťastie Bob práve absolvuje stáž v divadle, a tak sa môžu priatelia pustiť do pátrania.
Čoskoro však narazia na oveľa väčšiu záhadu, navyše spojenú s veľkým nebezpečenstvom.
Ocitnú sa v podzemných chodbách divadla, kde ich ohrozuje nielen zemetrasenie, ale aj tajomný nepriateľ. Podarí sa Jupiterovi zistiť, čo sa skrýva v podzemí?
Že nepôjde len o nevinné hlavolamy, je jasné - divadlo ukrýva temné tajomstvo.
Coco Wyo Pohodové maľovanky. Cozy corner
Vstúpte do príjemného sveta s maľovankou Cozy Corner s krásnymi ručne kreslenými stranami, ktoré čakajú na vaše vyfarbenie. Relaxujte a uvoľnite sa s rozkošnými obrázkami! Cíťte sa ako doma s Coco Wyo!
Nalep, odlep, nalep! - Gumolepky Farma
Knižka s lesklými stránkami obsahuje 7 rôznych prostredí, do ktorých budú deti vlepovať smiešne gumové samolepky s motívom farmy! Deti môžu zapojiť fantáziu a vymýšľať si najrôznejšie príbehy so zvieratkami, plodinami aj veľkým traktorom. Samotné odlepovanie a nalepovanie gumolepiek precvičuje motorické zručnosti a koordináciu oka a ruky. V knihe je aj cvičenie, pri ktorom deti musia nájsť a nalepiť konkrétne gumové samolepky na tiene. Skvelé na gumolepkách je aj to, že ak sa vám napríklad nejakým nedopatrením zašpinia, nič sa nedeje! Stačí ich len zľahka umyť vodou, osušiť a opäť sú pripravené na opakované použitie!
Detská klasika: Anna zo Zeleného domu
Dobrodružstvá Anny Shirleyovej, výnimočného osirelého dievčatka so živou fantáziou a s úžasným srdcom.
Mlčanie matiek
Na komisárku Elenu Blanco a jej tím čaká najtemnejší prípad kariéry. V dodávke na parkovisku mestskej odťahovej služby sa nájde mŕtvola mladého muža s veľkou jazvou na bruchu. V tele má zašitý takmer sedemmesačný plod a analýza DNA potvrdí, že ide o jeho biologické dieťa. O niekoľko dní objavia v prístave A Coruna ďalšie telo muža zavraždeného rovnakým spôsobom. Čo spája oba prípady a kde sú matky týchto detí?
Asistentka Zloducha 2: Učnica Zloducha
Evie je zo svojej práce asistentky pre krásneho a hrozivého Zloducha nadšená. Rennedawn však čelí nebezpečenstvu, s mágiou sa deje niečo zvláštne a Zloduchovo panstvo je zraniteľné. Evie musí ochrániť Zloduchov brloh aj celé kráľovstvo. Nastal čas vystúpiť z komfortnej zóny a naučiť sa novým zručnostiam – zrade, práci s dýkou či sprisahaniu s nepriateľom. Čo sa stane, keď sa asistentka rozhodne stať Zloduchovou učnicou?
Detská klasika: Gulliverove cesty
Vydajte sa na úžasné dobrodružstvo s cestovateľom Lemuelom Gulliverom po nevídaných fantastických krajinách.
Myšiak pri mori
Vydajte sa s myšiakom na nezabudnuteľnú cestu k moru!
Pridajte sa k myšiakovi na jeho príjemnej letnej dovolenke pri mori. Každý deň prináša nové zážitky či objavy – od hradov z piesku na pláži po zmrzlinu, od opaľovania na dunách až po hľadanie pokladov medzi pobrežnými jazierkami.
Detailné ilustrácie obsahujú množstvo rastlín a živočíchov, ktoré môžu deti identifikovať. Ľahko plynúci text s nezameniteľnou atmosférou vyúsťuje do pokojného záveru, ktorý je ideálny na čítanie pred spaním. Jedinečne navrhnutá kniha má otváracie okienka a špeciálne výrezy. Príťažlivým zábavným prvkom je možnosť nazrieť do rozmanitých príbytkov zvierat, ale aj do budovy prístavu, čajovne či obchodíka na promenáde. Na konci knihy nájdete myšiakovu zbierku pokladov a náučný prehľad rastlín a živočíchov, ktoré stretnete nielen v knihe, ale hlavne v prírode.
Alice Melvin je oceňovaná dizajnérka, autorka a ilustrátorka z Edinburghu. Pri tvorbe kníh o myšiakovi strávila hodiny kreslením priamo v prírode. Pôvabné postavičky a prepracované scény si získali srdcia malých i veľkých čitateľov po celom svete.
Pre deti od 3 rokov
Z anglického originálu preložila Lucia Hlubeňová.
Kapybary na úteku
Tri malé kapybary - Raula, Emmy a Tristana - už omrzelo tráviť čas na lúke v zoo. Svet predsa musí ponúkať viac než len ich výbeh. A pretože sú to nerozluční kamaráti s hlavami plnými nápadov a so srdcami dobrodruhov, vymyslia plán, ako sa dostať von. Lenže čo sa skrýva za plotom? Číha na nich nebezpečenstvo? Je pravda, čo sa hovorí o krvilačných vlkoch, zákerných morčatách a prešibaných opiciach? To musia nutne preskúmať!
Chainsaw Man 15: Předkrm
Přesně jak Mora předpověděla, před Asou se zjevil ďábel, jehož podstata pochází z prvotních běsů – ďábel pádu. Asa navíc přestala věřit Joru kvůli ďáblově kruté schopnosti odkrývat jizvy minulosti v srdcích lidí! Ty, kteří bezmocně padnou ještě předtím, čeká celá tabule pekelných lahůdek!
