The long awaited and highly revealing diaries of the politician, diplomat, and socialite who married Lady Diana Cooper, Duff Cooper was a first-rate witness of just about every significant event from 1914 to 1950. His diary includes some magnificent set pieces—as a young soldier at the end of World War I, as a politician during the General Strike of 1926, as King Edward VIII's friend at the time of the Abdication, and from Paris after the liberation in 1944, when he became British ambassador. If Duff Cooper's name has dimmed in the 50 years since his death, publication of these diaries will bring him to the fore once again. His family has long resisted publication—indeed Duff Cooper's nephew, the publisher Rupert Hart-Davis, was so shocked by the sexual revelations that he suggested to John Julius Norwich that it might be best for all concerned if they were burnt. Now, superbly edited by John Julius Norwich, who familial link ensures all kinds of additional information as footnotes, these diaries join the ranks.
About this product: Unique in his own age and a phenomenon in any, Charles-Maurice, Prince de Talleyrand, was a statesman of outstanding ability and extraordinary contradictions. He was a world-class rogue who held high office in five successive regimes. A well-known opportunist and a notorious bribe taker, Talleyrand's gifts to France arguably outvalued the vast personal fortune he amassed in her service. Once a supporter of the Revolution, after the fall of the monarchy, he fled to England and then to the United States. Talleyrand returned to France two years later and served under Napoleon, and represented France at the Congress of Vienna. Duff Cooper's classic biography contains all the vigor, elegance, and intellect of its remarkable subject.
Seasons of the Witch shows how the beliefs of Wicca can help people connect with the natural world and a sense of their spiritual heritage. The book shows how to celebrate each of the eight Wiccan festivals of the year: Samhain (Life and Death, October 31), Yule (Winter Solstice), Imbolic (New Beginnings, February 2), Ostara (Spring Equinox), Beltane (Sex and Fertility, May 1), Litha (Summer Solstice), Lammas (First Harvest, August 1), and Mabon (Autumnal Equinox). The author describes traditional rituals and offers meditations, chants, and spells that unite the theme of each festival with the contemporary world. Since the gatherings are intended to be celebrations, the author suggests creative ways to use food, wine, activities, decorations, oils, candles, and incense to create memorable, festive occasions.
About this product: Scott Duff's book on the M14 combines the aspects of both field and technical manuals. Sections include an overview / history of the M14 from it's early conception phase, ( the T44, around the mid 1940's) to the XM25, an M14 sniper rifle utilized by U.S. Army Special Forces and U.S.N. Seal teams in Grenada and Desert Storm. Also Chapters on Assembly / Disassembly, Maintainence, Zeroing the weapon, and an excellent section on match conditioning the weapon. The book is well written, with a light, easily read-able style. It covers many more aspects of this rifle than any other single text in print. The only potential drawbacks are that the tips given on subjects ranging from cleaning to handloads don't go into very much detail. They go into enough detail to get the point across, but often not enough to fully explain the reasoning behind the suggestion. The other fault is that some of the other explainations left my head spinning; lack of familiarity with many of the part names the guilty culprit. The best aspect of this book is the match conditioning instructions. The section is a veritable recipie for an awesome rifle
About this product: Fans can finally have the most thorough book on everything Hilary. This scrapbook of her path to stardom and her current musical and on-screen successes is a teen and "tween" must-have, loaded with new candid, concert, and studio photos. This exclusive and long-awaited book includes:
- An extensive biography of Hilary's climb to success including her family, her move to Los Angeles and her earliest acting auditions - Insider tips on how to get Hilary's look with advice on fashion, hair, and make-up - Revealing interviews with Hilary - Sidebars dishing the scoop on her co-stars - Fun, interactive quizzes - Horoscopes predicting what Hilary will have in store for the future - Information on Hilary's favorite charity, Kids With a Cause - A-to-Z Hilary, a database of terms, quotes and faves that are so Duff
About this product: This book is fantastic from the start of your pregnancy.It has lots of factual information about the babies growth, what to expect etc but the great part is the funny parts about what is happening to the lady in the story. You will laugh and cry at the same time (especially as you know its true but don't want to admit to half of it!!) It has fantastic insights into the world of the pregnant - I'm sure if you buy this book you won't be disappointed and it will get plenty of use being passed around others! Absolutely hillarious
About this product: Since 1914 Cambridge has published The Elements of New Testament Greek, a best-selling textbook for scholars and students of the Bible. The original book by H.P.V. Nunn was replaced and succeeded in 1965 by J.W. Wenham's book of the same title. Jeremy Duff has now produced a new book to continue this long-established tradition into the twenty-first century. This pack contains that book and the accompanying audio CDs. The book provides a step-by-step approach to learning Greek with each step clearly explained and reviewed using questions and exercises. Lessons are arranged so the most important aspects of Greek are learnt first and the vocabulary consists of the most commonly occurring words in the New Testament.
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