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Black Night for Bomber Command

The Tragedy of 16 December 1943

by Richard Knott ...

"I am not pressing you to fight the weather as well as the Germans, never forget that." So wrote Winston Churchill to Arthur Harris, the Commander-in-Chief of RAF Bomber Command, after the terrible events of 16 December 1943. In the murky dusk almost five hundred heavy bombers, almost entirely Lancasters, set out for Berlin from their bases in eastern England, from north Yorkshire to southern ... Read more

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"I am not pressing you to fight the weather as well as the Germans, never forget that." So wrote Winston Churchill to Arthur Harris, the Commander-in-Chief of RAF Bomber Command, after the terrible events of 16 December 1943. In the murky dusk almost five hundred heavy bombers, almost entirely Lancasters, set out for Berlin from their bases in eastern England, from north Yorkshire to southern
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Posted in Wartime

Letters Home From Abroad

by Richard Knott, Cecil Beaton, Noël Coward, Freya Stark ...

The Second World War saw many people consigned to long periods of exile, far from home. How did the exiled keep in touch with home? Why were some exiles silent when others wrote frequently and at length? Posted in Wartime explores the nature of such exile and considers what could be written in diaries and letters, given that letters were censored and diaries were, at best, frowned upon. At the ... Read more

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The Second World War saw many people consigned to long periods of exile, far from home. How did the exiled keep in touch with home? Why were some exiles silent when others wrote frequently and at length? Posted in Wartime explores the nature of such exile and considers what could be written in diaries and letters, given that letters were censored and diaries were, at best, frowned upon. At the
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All-India and Down Under

Peace, Partition and the Game of Cricket

by Richard Knott ...

All-India and Down-Under is the dramatic story of two cricket tours undertaken in the aftermath of the Second World War. For seven years the war had put the careers of England' s cricketers on hold. Then, in 1946, England played three Tests against ' All-India' . However, it proved to be the last such tour: by mid-1947, Indian partition had cut the country in two, a process that was violent and ... Read more

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All-India and Down-Under is the dramatic story of two cricket tours undertaken in the aftermath of the Second World War. For seven years the war had put the careers of England' s cricketers on hold. Then, in 1946, England played three Tests against ' All-India' . However, it proved to be the last such tour: by mid-1947, Indian partition had cut the country in two, a process that was violent and
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The Secret War Against the Arts

How MI5 Targeted Left-Wing Writers and Artists, 1936–1956

by Richard Knott ...

"Reveals the extent of MI5's methodical and implacable investigation into the lives of such people as the writer George Orwell." — UK HistorianDuring the 1930s, the British intelligence agencies became increasingly concerned about Communist influence in the country. They reacted by spying on thousands of ordinary British citizens. Amongst them were many artists and writers who, in tune with "the ... Read more

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"Reveals the extent of MI5's methodical and implacable investigation into the lives of such people as the writer George Orwell." — UK HistorianDuring the 1930s, the British intelligence agencies became increasingly concerned about Communist influence in the country. They reacted by spying on thousands of ordinary British citizens. Amongst them were many artists and writers who, in tune with "the
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The House of Secrets

by Richard Knott Jr. ...

She stepped to the front doors and tried the door. It swung open as a look of surprise overtook her. "Did you leave the place unlocked?"Malachi looked a little surprised too. "No. I locked it, just a couple of hours ago." He walked over to the door, a little perplexed. He inserted his key in the open door and inspected the lock. It seemed to work perfectly. "Well, that's odd."She tentatively ... Read more

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She stepped to the front doors and tried the door. It swung open as a look of surprise overtook her. "Did you leave the place unlocked?"Malachi looked a little surprised too. "No. I locked it, just a couple of hours ago." He walked over to the door, a little perplexed. He inserted his key in the open door and inspected the lock. It seemed to work perfectly. "Well, that's odd."She tentatively
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The Final Curtsey

A Royal Memoir by the Queen's Cousin

by Margaret Rhodes ...

The bestselling behind-the-scenes memoir of the royal family by a cousin who served in MI5—and as one of the Queen's bridesmaids. Includes photos!A Sunday Times number one bestseller in the United Kingdom, this is the intimate and revealing autobiography of Margaret Rhodes, first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II and niece of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Margaret was born into the Scottish ... Read more

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The bestselling behind-the-scenes memoir of the royal family by a cousin who served in MI5—and as one of the Queen's bridesmaids. Includes photos!A Sunday Times number one bestseller in the United Kingdom, this is the intimate and revealing autobiography of Margaret Rhodes, first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II and niece of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Margaret was born into the Scottish
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Best Friends

by Shannon Hale ...

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Series Book 2 - Real Friends
A National and New York Times Bestseller!**Over 2 million copies of the Real Friends series sold!The creators of Real Friends Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a true story about popularity, first crushes, and finding your own path in the graphic novel, Best Friends.**Follow your heart. Find your people.Sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Shannon’s got a sure spot in the in-crowd ... Read more

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A National and New York Times Bestseller!**Over 2 million copies of the Real Friends series sold!The creators of Real Friends Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a true story about popularity, first crushes, and finding your own path in the graphic novel, Best Friends.**Follow your heart. Find your people.Sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Shannon’s got a sure spot in the in-crowd
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Guy Gibson: Legend of the Dam Busters

by Richard Edwards ...

Series series British Flying Legends
DESCRIPTION“An excellent book to read at this time during the anniversary of the bombing of the German dams by what seemed impossible odds.” Review.**Guy Gibson: Legend of the Dam Busters tells the dramatic story of a renowned British flying legend and his leadership of the infamous raid on the Ruhr dams in May 1943, providing a fitting and timely tribute to a truly courageous aviator.This short i ... Read more

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DESCRIPTION“An excellent book to read at this time during the anniversary of the bombing of the German dams by what seemed impossible odds.” Review.**Guy Gibson: Legend of the Dam Busters tells the dramatic story of a renowned British flying legend and his leadership of the infamous raid on the Ruhr dams in May 1943, providing a fitting and timely tribute to a truly courageous aviator.This short i
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Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey

The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle

by The Countess of Carnarvon ...

The real-life inspiration and setting for the Emmy Award-winning Downton Abbey, Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey tells the story behind Highclere Castle and the life of one of its most famous inhabitants, Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnarvon.Drawing on a rich store of materials from the archives of Highclere Castle, including diaries, letters, and photographs, the current Lady ... Read more

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The real-life inspiration and setting for the Emmy Award-winning Downton Abbey, Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey tells the story behind Highclere Castle and the life of one of its most famous inhabitants, Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnarvon.Drawing on a rich store of materials from the archives of Highclere Castle, including diaries, letters, and photographs, the current Lady
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Irrevocable Trust

(Sasha McCandless No. 6)

by Melissa F. Miller ...

Series Book 6 - Sasha McCandless Legal Thriller
The honeymoon's over for newlyweds Sasha and Leo when they return in IRREVOCABLE TRUST, the new legal thriller by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Melissa F. Miller.The Federal Witness Protection Program has never lost a witness—until now.When Allison Bennett is brutally murdered in rural North Carolina, six children are left motherless, and a dangerous enemy puts into motion a plan to bring Sasha and ... Read more

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The honeymoon's over for newlyweds Sasha and Leo when they return in IRREVOCABLE TRUST, the new legal thriller by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Melissa F. Miller.The Federal Witness Protection Program has never lost a witness—until now.When Allison Bennett is brutally murdered in rural North Carolina, six children are left motherless, and a dangerous enemy puts into motion a plan to bring Sasha and
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Get Well, Eva: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #16)

by Rebecca Elliott ...

Illustrated by Rebecca Elliott ...

Series Book 16 - Owl Diaries
Eva Wingdale has a hurt wing, in this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series just-right for newly independent readers.Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading ... Read more

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Eva Wingdale has a hurt wing, in this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series just-right for newly independent readers.Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading
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The Crew

The Story of a Lancaster Bomber Crew

by David Price ...

A moving tribute to the sacrifice and bravery of the fliers of RAF Bomber Command.******************************The Crew, based on interviews with Ken Cook, the crew's sole surviving member, recounts the wartime exploits of the members of an Avro Lancaster crew between 1942 and the war's end. Gloucestershire-born bomb aimer Ken Cook, hard-bitten Australian pilot Jim Comans, Navigator Don Bowes, ... Read more

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A moving tribute to the sacrifice and bravery of the fliers of RAF Bomber Command.******************************The Crew, based on interviews with Ken Cook, the crew's sole surviving member, recounts the wartime exploits of the members of an Avro Lancaster crew between 1942 and the war's end. Gloucestershire-born bomb aimer Ken Cook, hard-bitten Australian pilot Jim Comans, Navigator Don Bowes,
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