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The Kaiser's U-Boat Assault on America
Why did a long time reluctant US President Wilson finally enter World War I on the side of the Allies in April 1917?In retaliation of the British naval blockade of Germany since August 1914, the German Admirals determined at the beginning of 1915 to create a counter-blockade of the British Isles with their submarines. The U-boat commanders got – without knowledge of the government - a secret order to sink Allied passenger liners. The British Admiralty discovered the hunt for passenger liners by deciphering W/T messages to the U-boats. The sinking of the Lusitania on May, 6th, 1915, was no coincidence – the Royal Navy knew about the intentions of the U-boats and, after doing everything to protect the passenger liners in the beginning, they simply left the Lusitania alone in in the first week of May, to create frictions between America and the German Empire. A diplomatic quarrel between US President Wilson and Germany about U-boat warfare commenced. In spring of 1916 the German Navy acted again against the instructions of the Kaiser and ordered secretly the sinking of allied and neutral vessels in the British Channel, thereby opening an unrestricted U-boat war. When the channel ferry Sussex was attacked, Wilson threatened to break off of diplomatic relations with Germany. Under massive diplomatic pressure the German government had to give in. Further on, their U-boats only conducted a “soft”, restricted warfare, following the internationally agreed maritime rules and tolerated by Wilson. In Germany a heated debate set in after the Sussex case. The Navy promised the quick defeat of England by unrestricted U-boat war, and the Army joined this campaign end of 1916. The intention of the “war party” was to rule out any possibility of a negotiated peace and to set the German Empire on a – risky - course for definitive victory. But the government doubted the Navy’s capability for all-out U-boat warfare and argued that the only definitive result would be an America siding the Allies, leading to ultimate defeat. In the last months of 1916 it sent out peace feelers to Wilson, warning him, that in the case of a failure of his peace mediation they would get under unbearable pressure of the “military opposition” to begin unrestricted U-boat war again. At this time Britain was – like Germany – economically with its back against the wall: it suffered terribly by the sinking of its merchant ships, the moral of its Admiralty in Anti-Submarine-Warfare had completely broken down. Collapse was threatening. But the British government got wind of the conflicts inside Germany by the deciphering of the diplomatic cables between Wilson and the Germans. The new Prime Minster, David Lloyd George, chose a risky strategy – by rebuffing all American peace efforts he wanted to encourage the radical party in Germany to enforce total U-boat war. Finally this British strategy payed out: German Navy and Army pressed the Kaiser to declare unrestricted U-boat war from 1st of February 1917 on, and Wilson broke off diplomatic relations. But he still bristled to enter the war on Allied side – as long as American ships would be treated correctly by the Germans, he wouldn’t come in, not even after the publication of the Zimmermann-telegram. The tipping point came in the middle of March, when U-boats torpedoed American vessels without warning. This forced the American Declaration of War against the German Empire on April 6, 1917.
Selected Poems
Leontia Flynn is one of the key poets of her generation. This first selection of her work reveals how her poetry, so often pained, funny, and heartfelt, also describes a life lived in the first quarter of the twenty-first century with unmistakable freshness and vivid clarity. Flynn brings dark humour and tenderness to her characteristic subjects: childhood inheritance, the North of Ireland and its history, physical fragility, mothers and single motherhood, love and loss. Bringing together work from her five previous collections, this Selected Poems, in its variety of forms, registers the trajectory of a life: the awful and exhilarating experiment of existing in a turbulent world.
My Art Book of Peace
A tender, lyrical celebration of peace in all its forms, this keepsake children’s book introduces the concept of peace in a new and accessible way: through art Pairing 35 famous artworks with charming, read-aloud text, My Art Book of Peace illustrates the complex idea of peace through familiar scenarios, such as finding peace in the company of friends and making peace through kind gestures. The book’s heartwarming words and colorful design invite children to connect their everyday experiences to those they see in the artworks – allowing them to truly engage with the book’s theme, while building an appreciation of art. My Art Book of Peace features a diverse array of vibrant paintings, drawings, and sculptures by famous artists ranging from Hilma af Klint and Franz Marc to Joy Labinjo and Noah Davis. With each expertly curated image accompanied by the work’s title and artist’s name, this book is sure to become the foundation of a child’s art book collection. Featuring sturdy pages and an eye-catching, stylish cover with holographic foil, t his luxurious-feeling board book is a beautiful gift for babies, toddlers, and young children, as well as new and expecting parents. It is a stunning addition to Phaidon’s bestselling My Art Books series of beautiful board books, which explore big feelings through famous artworks and were selected as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2023. Ages 2-4
A Killer in the Family
'As much a social satire as it is a crime caper . . . nothing short of marvellous' i NEWS'Addictive, provocative, and utterly fresh' RIZ AHMED'Succession meets Seven in this fine, multi-layered thriller' MAIL ON SUNDAY'A propulsive thriller with an enjoyable side order of social satire' GUARDIAN'Full of unhinged characters, this is a gripping tale of power, drama and toxic relationships' WOMAN'S OWN'What lingers longest in the memory is the silky fluency of the writing and Ahmad’s feel for boundless wealth' THE TIMES'The epitome of a page-turner . . . a gripping tale of murder, mystery and family dynamics, set against the glittering backdrop of NYC' PA MEDIAGood-natured but naive, Mumbai party boy Ali Azeem is drifting through life. Then he meets the Khan sisters: pretty, marriage-material Maryam and sexy, unpredictable, off-the-rails Farhan. They are the daughters of Abbas Khan, the formidable immigrant patriarch of a glittering property empire, who has succeeded in making New York City his playground. Ali finds himself drawn deeper and deeper into the Khan family’s seductive world of private jets and towering skyscrapers. He begins to uncover rumours of affairs, accusations of corruption – and a troubling connection to the serial killer who once stalked the streets of Manhattan. As he closes in on the truth and learns the cost of the Khans' unattainable wealth and power, Ali must decide: is it a price worth payin? caper, social satire, and propulsive thriller rolled into one, A Killer in the Family is a wild ride through the streets of Mumbai and New York City. Told in an electric, unforgettable voice, it probes the dark underbelly of the American Dream – leading its reader through a dizzying maze of lies, corruption and murder.
Aspects of the Late Roman Republic, 133-44BC
The period 133-44BC, bookended by the murders of Tiberius Gracchus and Julius Caesar, was one of profound political change in the Roman world. Aspects of the Late Roman Republic, 133-44BC: Dipping into Cicero’s ‘Romulan Cesspool’ collects a series of 58 essays on various events and people of that era that can frequently be overlooked in larger works. The chapters appear in a variety of approaches and lengths. Some look at humorous happenings, others investigate interesting personages and events – examples include a look at Cato the Younger possibly interviewing a pharaoh whilst sitting on the lavatory, an inventor and house ‘flipper’ called Sergius Orata, the revolt of Lepidus, and the fixing of an election. While aiming to be interesting and entertaining, the entries can also serve as jumping-off points for more in-depth study. To facilitate this, each chapter lists the secondary sources used in its creation, which doubles as ‘Further Reading’. So, if you want more on the Gracchi, Marius, Sulla, Rome’s wars (internal and external), political trials, revolts or another subject addressed within, help is provided. There are also three subcollections interspersed throughout the compilation – the Catonic Interludes, which look at aspects of the career of Cato the Younger; Caesarian Setbacks, which look at battlefield defeats inflicted on Caesar and his lieutenants, while Avenging the Triumvirs looks at the fates of the men involved in the murders of Crassus, Pompey and Caesar. Looking at the Contents, you would be forgiven for thinking that ‘The Murder of…’ and ‘The Trial of…’ were also subcategories given how often chapters could be summed up in that manner…But then this Ancient Rome after all…
Matriarch
The #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and OPRAH''S BOOK CLUB PICK''A must-read memoir that you''ll want to share with all the women in your life'' MICHELLE OBAMA''A work of art'' OPRAHTo understand the icons Beyoncé, Solange and Kelly, you have to understand where they came from... A deeply personal and revelatory memoir by Ms Tina Knowles - as you''ve never seen her before.Tina Knowles, the mother of icons Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Solange Knowles and bonus daughter Kelly Rowland, is known the world over as a Matriarch with a capital M: the woman who raised and inspired some of the great artists of our time. But this story is about so much more than that.For the first time ever, Tina Knowles shares her remarkable story in Matriarch. A life of grief and tragedy, love and heartbreak, the nurturing of her superstar daughters - and the perseverance and audacity it takes for a girl from Galveston, Texas to change the world.This intimate and revealing memoir is a multigenerational family saga and a celebration of the wisdom that women, mothers and daughters pass on to each other across generations.A glorious chronicle of a life like none other and a testament to the world-changing power of Black motherhood.
We Burned So Bright
‘Like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket.’ V. E. SchwabThe world is ending in thirty days. A wandering black hole is approaching Earth, and soon, everything will be gone. For husbands Don and Rodney, forty years of marriage suddenly feels like no time at all. One last road trip. One final chance to say goodbye.From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The House in the Cerulean Sea comes a story about what we owe the people we love when time runs out. Don and Rodney are in a race against the clock, driving from Maine to Washington State to settle unfinished business before the sky breaks. Is it enough to burn bright, even if nothing remains of the ashe? long the way, they encounter a world choosing how to spend its final moments—from impromptu weddings and bright bonfires to those simply sharing a final meal. Under a kaleidoscope sky and a cracked moon, Don and Rodney must look back on a lifetime of highs and lows and ask the ultimate question: was our best good enoug? bittersweet, life-affirming masterpiece about love, legacy, and the beauty of a life well-lived.
Star Wars: A Cute and Cosy Colouring Book
Immerse yourself in a cute and cosy Star Wars world!Grab your pens and bring your favourite Star Wars characters to life as they sunbathe on the dunes of Tatooine, dance with the Ewoks on Endor, and journey across the galaxy in the Millennium Falcon. Inspired by moments from across the Star Wars films and TV shows, this is the ultimate activity to relieve stress and relax your mind. With plenty of cute details on each page, this colouring book will help you balance the Force and reach a cosy state of mind.
Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Health & Longevity
"A thoughtful, evidence-informed guide for anyone who wants to proactively navigate the healthcare maze and achieve better health and wellness." —Leana S. Wen, MD, MSc, Former Baltimore Health Commissioner and author of Lifelines: A Doctor's Journey in the Fight for Public HealthStop fighting your body and start fighting for it. Apply Sun Tzu's timeless strategic principles to build lasting health and resilience. In this innovative guide, public health expert Y. Tony Yang draws on the wisdom of The Art of War to create a practical framework for personal wellness. Translating Sun Tzu's five foundational factors into modern science-backed guidance, Yang offers an integrated approach to nutrition, exercise, self-care, work-life balance, and prevention. We all know the basics of healthy living, but sustainable well-being requires clarity, structure, and coordination. How can you reduce inflammation, improve sleep quality, strengthen stress resilience, and optimize long-term vitality? This book helps you develop a personalized, evidence-based strategy supported by:Case studies outlining specific strength, stability, and cardiovascular training approachesClear charts summarizing key concepts and guiding self-assessmentPersonal risk evaluations and adaptable nutrition frameworksAs Sun Tzu observed, the five factors must be understood as an integrated whole. True health is not a fight against the body, but a disciplined alignment of habits, environment, and intention working together to support lifelong vitality. ******"From sleep and metabolism to social connection and environmental toxins, Y. Tony Yang turns cutting-edge science into practical tactics for everyday life." —Lynne Peeples, Harvard-trained biostatistician, and author of The Inner Clock"Prof. Yang is arguably best placed to spell out the ramifications of Sun's ideas as applied to health.…this is compelling reading for everyone, and compulsory reading for anyone fighting the war on epidemics." —Dr. Bernard Cheung, MD, PhD
Cretan Chronicle: An Archaeological Childhood
Cretan Chronicle: An Archaeological Childhood is about love and stoicism.As a young child, Mary is uprooted from her home in Crete among an archaeological community and resettles in England. Revisiting Crete each year, Mary begins to assist her father, Sinclair Hood, in his fieldwork. The ruined Palace of Minos transforms from her playground into her workplace. Sinclair struggles to publish excavation reports, preferring to revel in media acclaim. Burying family stories, he wrestles with pacifism and his Anglo-Catholic faith. Mary sets out to study architecture, and mixes pleasure and jealousy in a tangled love triangle with an artist-poet. She must learn to forsake lust, stop working for Sinclair, and figure her way out of her own Labyrinth.Steeped in the myths of Zeus and his daughter Athena, and born in Greece, but not Greek, Mary interweaves themes of identity, trauma and redemption with stories of fickle deities and the regenerative power of nature. She unearths her archaeological family’s secrets with riveting intricacy to give a unique perspective on her father’s unusual upbringing by a capricious wealthy mother, as well as his loves and career.Appealing to readers interested in mid-20th century archaeological lives, Cretan Chronicle sparkles with clarity and humour—strengthened and nurtured by the bright Mediterranean sun.
Not Just Painful Periods
'In this essential book, Dr Liz Murray provides accurate, practical and empowering information that every woman should have access to.' - Professor Andrew Horne, Director of Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh; Speciality Advisor to CMO for OBGYN, Scottish Government; and President of World Endometriosis SocietyFor generations, women's health concerns have been dismissed, minimised, or misunderstood. But heavy, painful periods are not normal, and suffering in silence should not be an option. In this groundbreaking and compassionate guide, Dr Liz Murray blends medical expertise with her own experience of living with endometriosis and chronic illness, to give readers the clarity, language, and confidence to finally be heard. Drawing on the latest research into endometriosis, fibroids, adenomyosis and PCOS, Dr Murray explains what's really happening inside your body and how these conditions can affect women in very different ways. She offers practical tools for self-advocacy, demystifies diagnosis, and lays out treatment paths that empower rather than overwhelm. Inside, you'll learn how to:- Spot the early signs your body wants you to notice- Recognise the crucial role of hormones and your immune system play in your health- Navigate the path to diagnosis- Understand your options for treatments- Deal with issues affecting your fertility, menopause, and relationshipsAll women deserve to feel supported and empowered in their own bodies. Not Just Painful Periods is more than book - it's a revolution in women's health, delivered with warmth, wisdom, and unshakeable hope.
Cosmic Girls volume # 1
If you love science fiction adventures, you will love Cosmic Girls!Cosmic Girls follows the journey of Corina, a thirteen-year-old war orphan who becomes a bounty hunter for the United Empire of Earth in a distant future. She is amazing at her job but her immaturity can show up at the worst of times. She is accompanied by an alien companion named Durasi, who comes from a strong line of warriors. These two take on the galaxy''s most notorious villains in a complicated setting where two major empires are vying for power over the galaxy!
How to Be a Cat
When I’m feeling this and that, I pretend to be a cat. Drink water from a bowl, lick your paws and start to purr… Pounce, jump and bounce, then stretch out on the floor in a patch of sun. Curl up with this joyful board book and join two children and their fantastic pet cat in imaginative play. With Sam Voulters’ simple rhyming text and playful and expressive hand-painted illustrations from award-winning Japanese artist Yoshiko Hada, this book will appeal to cat-lovers big and small. It’s a delight to read aloud and share together. Perfect for fans of Lucy Cousins, Lorna Scobie, cats, and being a bit silly sometimes!
Old Friends and New Fancies
What unfolds beyond the "happily ever after"? Worlds collide in Sybil G. Brinton's delightful reimagining of the romantic lives of familiar characters from all six of Jane Austen's cherished novels, including Emma, Pride and Prejudice, and Sense and Sensibility. Published in 1913, foreshadowing modern fan fiction, this charming tale filled with wit and gentle humor follows beloved personalities, including Georgiana Darcy as she flees heartbreak for London, Kitty Bennet in her quest for love under Mrs. Emma Knightly's guidance, and Mary Crawford as she tries to rebuild her tarnished reputation and find love anew. A testament to the enduring fandom of Austen's landed gentry world of manners, morals, and matrimonial pursuits in Regency-era England, Brinton's imaginative storytelling is a must-read for Austen literary enthusiasts.
Víc než pomsta - Pacific Prep 3
Když jsem našla rodinu, čekala jsem štěstí – místo toho přišly otázky, tajemství a dusivé povinnosti. Hawk při mně stojí, učím se mít bratra a oporu nacházím u Masona, Westa a Becka. S Camem tápeme. Právě když začínám věřit v lepší život, vrací se můj největší strach. On zná pravdu. Ví, kde mě najde. A minulost může všechno zničit.
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Along the Borders
Nationalities are often strongest on the border, where people define themselves in opposition to their neighbours. Flags fly, dialects become stronger, and the distance between 'us' and 'them' grows. But borderlands are also the spaces in between, where centuries of history and culture merge and collide to create complex and shifting identities.
Along the Borders chronicles Richard Collett's multi-year journey, by bus, boat, train, plane, car and on foot, through hundreds of miles of borderlands. But this is not just a book about the United Kingdom's borders and boundaries: it's about the people that live there. Collett speaks to a vivid cast of characters, from nationalists to town criers, from pub landlords to battle reenactors, and charity workers helping refugees on a search for national and personal identity in an increasingly fragmented United Kingdom.
By looking to the borderlands, we can discover the essence of what Britain is and what it isn't. What it has been and what it can be.
The Black Death
In the mid-fourteenth century, a lethal plague struck the medieval world, causing unimaginable suffering and destruction. This terrifying pandemic - the Black Death - was unquestionably one of history's defining episodes, yet a critical feature of its progress has often been ignored: the disease was not confined to Europe, but rather affected almost all of the known world, including the Near and Middle East, Byzantium, north Africa and Asia.
Tracing the pandemic's course across the medieval globe, The Black Death contrasts the experiences of different peoples, including Christians, Muslims and Jews, charting this catastrophe's transformative effects on diverse aspects of medieval life. And crucially, Asbridge demonstrates that the plague was often at its most destructive in the Islamic world, where it ultimately played a role in the collapse of the mighty Mamluk Empire.
The Black Death also brings the human drama of this calamitous era to life, evoking the terror and the turmoil that beset cities such as London, Cairo and Florence. Asbridge reconstructs the lives of the men, women and children who faced the Black Death - from ruling monarchs to peasant farmers - laying bare both the abject horror they endured and the courageous resolve they often demonstrated while striving to survive.
Uncovering a story that speaks to our own age, The Black Death highlights humankind's capacity for compassion and resilience amidst a global crisis to explain how the medieval world confronted, and ultimately overcame, this shattering pandemic.
Seznam podezřelých věcí
Když si policie neví rady, musí nastoupit svérázná dospívající vyšetřovatelka
Yorkshire, 1979. Premiérkou je Margaret Thatcherová, džíny do zvonu jsou právě in a dvanáctiletá Miv je přesvědčená, že její otec chce přestěhovat celou rodinu na jih. Kvůli vraždám.
Ovšem opustit Yorkshire a nejlepší kamarádku Sharon pro ni prostě nepřipadá v úvahu, bez ohledu na nebezpečí, jež číhá v okolí, nebo na podivnosti doma, které začaly v den, kdy Mivina matka přestala mluvit. Miv spřádá plán — kdyby se jí podařilo vyřešit případ sériového vraha, možná by přece jen mohli zůstat a nikam se nestěhovat…
Miv a Sharon se tedy rozhodnou sepsat seznam: seznam všech podezřelých lidí a věcí v jejich ulici. Lidí, které znají. Lidí, které neznají. Věcí, které vybočují z každodennosti. Jejich pátrání však brzy odhalí tajemství v jejich sousedství, v jejich rodinách, a dokonce mezi kamarádkami navzájem. Co když skutečná záhada, kterou musí Miv vyřešit, leží až nebezpečně blízko jí samé?
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udrzksicht rychlovky
„A nemáte nějaký rychlý návod na cvičení, které zvládnu za pár minut?“ To byla nejčastější otázka, kterou Marta Dřímal Ondráčková dostávala na workshopech, když jela s knihou #udrzksicht turné po českých a moravských městech. Ano, a jako odpověd na otázku vznikla právě tato kniha. Oproti 1. dílu, v němž autorka do hloubky popisuje fungování celé metody, nabízí #udrzksicht rychlovky jednoduché, rychlé a efektivní návody právě pro ty, kdo mají na péči o sebe jen minimum času. V knize tak čtenáři naleznou to nejlepší z metody, kterou autorka zdokonalovala přes deset let, ale i spoustu nových tipů a triků, jak o sebe v běžném každodenním shonu pečovat.
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