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In Rommel's Backyard

A Memoir of the Long Range Desert Group

By: Alastair Timpson,Andrew Gibson-Watt

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In Rommel's Backyard

A Memoir of the Long Range Desert Group

By: Alastair Timpson,Andrew Gibson-Watt

This book describes the three fold roles of the LRDG, all of which involved daring, dash and incredible feats of endurance and navigation deep behind enemy lines. They were the eyes and ears of the Eighth Army, road-watching and reporting enemy movement; they destroyed enemy aircraft, supply dumps and vehicles; and transported other special forces and agents to their objectives. Fortunately, Alastair Timpson kept a meticulous record of all his activities with them and this book provides his personal account which epitomises the spirit of a campaign which involved many thousands of young men.

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219

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Casemate Publishers

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0850527147

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9780850527148

My Bloody Valentine

DI Antonia Hawkins 2

By: Alastair Gunn

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My Bloody Valentine

DI Antonia Hawkins 2

By: Alastair Gunn

From the bestselling author of The Advent Killer SHE LOVES ME, SHE LOVES ME NOT ... The second thrilling novel in the DCI Antonia Hawkins series by Alastair Gunn When the body of a young woman is found brutally slain on Valentine's Day the press reacts with barely disguised glee. For DCI Antonia Hawkins, still recovering from the terrible wounds inflicted by another killer, the pressure of another high profile murder investigation could barely be worse timed. But, battling her own physical limitations and under pressure from a new member of the team whose ambition to displace her is barely disguised, Hawkins must discover not just who killed the first victim, but why. Or watch helplessly as others die at the hands of a monster whose been labelled the Valentine Killer... Praise for My Bloody Valentine: 'Stunning plot twist which I never saw coming . . . brilliantly done' Crime Fiction Lover Praise for Alastair Gunn: A truly terrifying debut novel - My Weekly This is a strong, spell-binding crime novel that shows much promise of dark treasures to come from this author - Crimesquad

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359

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Penguin UK

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1405914475

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9781405914475

The Nature of Contingency

Quantum Physics as Modal Realism

By: Alastair Wilson

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The Nature of Contingency

Quantum Physics as Modal Realism

By: Alastair Wilson

This book defends a radical new theory of contingency as a physical phenomenon. Drawing on the many-worlds approach, it argues that quantum theories are best understood as telling us about the space of genuine possibilities, rather than as telling us solely about actuality.

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232

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0198846215

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9780198846215

Quantum Physics

Illusion or Reality?

By: Alastair I. M. Rae

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Quantum Physics

Illusion or Reality?

By: Alastair I. M. Rae

Quantum physics is believed to be the fundamental theory underlying our understanding of the physical universe. However, it is based on concepts and principles that have always been difficult to understand and controversial in their interpretation. This book aims to explain these issues using a minimum of technical language and mathematics. After a brief introduction to the ideas of quantum physics, the problems of interpretation are identified and explained. The rest of the book surveys, describes and criticises a range of suggestions that have been made with the aim of resolving these problems; these include the traditional, or 'Copenhagen' interpretation, the possible role of the conscious mind in measurement, and the postulate of parallel universes. This new edition has been revised throughout to take into account developments in this field over the past fifteen years, including the idea of 'consistent histories' to which a completely new chapter is devoted.

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180

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Cambridge University Press

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1139455273

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9781139455275

Quantum Physics

Illusion or Reality?

By: Alastair Rae

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Quantum Physics

Illusion or Reality?

By: Alastair Rae

Quantum physics is believed to be the fundamental theory underlying our understanding of the physical universe. However, it is based on concepts and principles that have always been difficult to understand and controversial in their interpretation. This book aims to explain these issues using a minimum of technical language and mathematics. After a brief introduction to the ideas of quantum physics, the problems of interpretation are identified and explained. The rest of the book surveys, describes and criticises a range of suggestions that have been made with the aim of resolving these problems; these include the traditional, or 'Copenhagen' interpretation, the possible role of the conscious mind in measurement and the postulate of parallel universes. This new edition has been revised throughout to take into account developments in this field over the past fifteen years, including the idea of 'consistent histories' to which a completely new chapter is devoted.

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157

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Cambridge University Press

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1107394481

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9781107394483

Alastair Campbell Diaries: Volume 7

From Crash to Defeat, 2007-2010

By: Alastair Campbell

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Alastair Campbell Diaries: Volume 7

From Crash to Defeat, 2007-2010

By: Alastair Campbell

Caught in the no man's land between being a key figure in Downing Street and the relative anonymity of the world outside politics, Alastair Campbell finds himself being torn in several directions. Having succeeded Tony Blair as Prime Minister, Gordon Brown wants Campbell at his side. Campbell resists, flooding his reservoir of guilt as a general election looms and Brown's indecision and fluctuating moods suggest the Labour administration is seriously threatened by the Tory 'posh boy', David Cameron. Soon Campbell is earning not only praise but big money from motivational speaking and writing novels which darkly reflect the personal mood swings that continue to concern to both him and his family. Serious journalism across platforms old and new puts him back in the public eye and together with live appearances and a love of sport – his enduring love affair with Burnley Football Club still smoulders – sees him board a celebrity merry-go-round that often leaves him far from his comfort zone. With politics constantly tugging his sleeve, he eventually returns to the front line to marshal a party in disarray. The intensity of the months leading up to 6 May 2010 is as dramatic as any screenplay, with Campbell chronicling Brown's struggle to win over a disillusioned nation and then his dignified departure from the main stage. For Campbell, another chapter closes. So what next?

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764

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Biteback Publishing

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178590406X

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9781785904066

In Rommel's Backyard

A Memoir of the Long Range Desert Group

By: Alastair Timpson,Andrew Gibson-Watt

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A Memoir of the Long Range Desert Group

By: Alastair Timpson,Andrew Gibson-Watt

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In Rommel's Backyard

In Rommel's Backyard

My Bloody Valentine

My Bloody Valentine

The Nature of Contingency

The Nature of Contingency

Quantum Physics

Quantum Physics

Quantum Physics

Quantum Physics

Alastair Campbell Diaries: Volume 7

Alastair Campbell Diaries: Volume 7

In Rommel's Backyard

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