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The Last Hurrah

The 1947 Royal Tour of Southern Africa and the End of Empire

By: Graham Viney

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The Last Hurrah

The 1947 Royal Tour of Southern Africa and the End of Empire

By: Graham Viney

Young Elizabeth captures in vivid detail perhaps the single-most important formative experience in Queen Elizabeth's life, the 1947 royal tour of southern Africa with her parents King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, during which she celebrated her twenty-first birthday. The year of the royal tour of southern Africa, 1947, marked both the high-water mark of the British Empire and the very moment at which it began to unravel. Graham Viney has written an intimate, revealing portrait of the young princess on tour with her parents and sister, Princess Margaret, hard at work in the national interest, and succeeding triumphantly against all odds. In the words of Rian Malan, South African author of My Traitor's Heart, it is 'a story about a country teetering on the brink of convulsive change and yet almost united, at least for a moment, by love for a king and queen who weren't really ours.' The year 1947 was a pivotal moment not just in the history of the Union of South Africa, but of the British Empire itself. Later that same year India gained independence and just one year later the Afrikaner Nationalist victory in South Africa would lead inexorably to the Republic of South Africa in 1961 and its departure from the Commonwealth. The present Queen Elizabeth must have learned a great deal about statecraft from her father, and about duty, tact and hard work from both her parents in the course of this three-month tour, during which the then princess celebrated her twenty-first birthday. It was also the family's first real experience of multiculturalism. Graham Viney's book gives us an intimate and revealing portrait of the royal family, while also superbly capturing a moment in the life of a fractious, recently formed 'nation', before its descent into over four decades of darkness. The royal family travelled ceaselessly, from February to April, on a specially commissioned, white-and-gold train, meeting thousands of people at every stop along the way. The tour was a show of imperial solidarity and a recognition of South Africa's contribution to the Allied cause during the Second World War, specifically that of South African prime minister Jan Smuts, who had served in both British war cabinets. Young Elizabeth draws skilfully on many diverse sources, not least the Royal Archive at Windsor, and includes many photographs of the royal family not previously published, such as stills from film footage held by the South African National Film, Video and Sound Archives in Pretoria.

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Robinson

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1472143175

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9781472143174

Pozieres

By: Graham Keech

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Pozieres

By: Graham Keech

The village sits on top of the ridge that bears its name, a ridge that was an objective on the 1st July 1916. As it was, the whole position was not finally cleared until early September 1916 as German, Australian and British troops fought tenaciously over it.

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145

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Pen and Sword

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0850525896

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9780850525892

Grammar in ELT and ELT Materials

Evaluating its History and Current Practice

By: Graham Burton

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Grammar in ELT and ELT Materials

Evaluating its History and Current Practice

By: Graham Burton

This book investigates the content of the grammar syllabus typically employed in mainstream English Language Teaching. Using a mixed-methods approach, the author examines how the syllabuses used in coursebooks are actually constructed, how they evolved and how valid their contents are as a basis for teaching. The research reported consists of a broad exploration of primary sources in order to outline the evolution of ELT pedagogical grammar; ten interviews with key ELT authors and publishing professionals, which allows for the investigation of the decision-making processes underlying the choice of grammar content in ELT teaching materials; and finally, the presentation of case studies which examine three areas of grammar, analysing the evolution of their treatment in ELT materials (both historical and contemporary) and comparing their current treatment to data on real learner use. This book contributes to the literature on syllabus design and pedagogical grammar and builds on existing research into materials design. It will be of interest to researchers and professionals working in the fields of applied linguistics, pedagogical grammar, curriculum design and materials design.

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306

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Channel View Publications

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180041529X

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9781800415294

Feminism and the Religious Significance of Laughing Bodies

By: Nicole Graham

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Feminism and the Religious Significance of Laughing Bodies

By: Nicole Graham

This book identifies the significance of the body through a feminist reconceptualisation of laughter as a means of insight. It positions itself within the emerging scholarship on religion and humour but distinguishes itself by moving away from the emphasis on humour and instead focuses on the place and role of laughter. Through a feminist reading of laughter, which is grounded in the philosophical and psychological works of William James, this book emphasises the importance of the body to offer an exploration of laughter as a means of insight. In doing so, it challenges the classificatory orders of knowledge by recognising and arguing for the value of the body in the creation of knowledge and understanding. To demonstrate the centrality of the body for insight laughter, and thus the creation of knowledge, this book engages with laughter within three thematic areas: religious experience, gendered experiences of laughter, and the ethics of laughter. This book will be of interest to students and researchers in religious studies, theology, gender studies, humour studies, philosophy, and the history of ideas.

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212

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Taylor & Francis

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1040030521

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9781040030523

The History of Western Philosophy of Religion

By: Graham Oppy,N. N. Trakakis

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The History of Western Philosophy of Religion

By: Graham Oppy,N. N. Trakakis

The History of Western Philosophy of Religion' brings together an international team of over 100 leading scholars to provide authoritative exposition of how history's most important philosophical thinkers - from antiquity to the present day - have sought to analyse the concepts and tenets central to Western religious belief, especially Christianity. Divided chronologically into five volumes, 'The History of Western Philosophy of Religion' is designed to be accessible to a wide range of readers, from the scholar looking for original insight and the latest research findings to the student wishing for a masterly encapsulation of a particular philosopher's views. Together these volumes provide an indispensable resource for anyone conducting research or teaching in the philosophy of religion and related fields, such as theology, religious studies, the history of philosophy, and the history of ideas.

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387

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Routledge

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1317546563

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9781317546566

The Experience of Illness

By: Ray Fitzpatrick,John Hinton,Stanton Newman,Graham Scambler,James Thompson

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The Experience of Illness

By: Ray Fitzpatrick,John Hinton,Stanton Newman,Graham Scambler,James Thompson

Originally published in 1984, this book focuses, firstly, on how patients interpret and act in response to symptoms of illness; secondly on how social and psychological factors influence the treatment process; and thirdly, on certain kinds of illness where the psychosocial perspective is of particular importance to the providers of health care – for example, chronic or particularly disabling illnesses. It demonstrates how essential it is to bring an interdisciplinary perspective from the social and behavioural sciences to an understanding and interpretation of behaviour in relation to illness. It will be of central concern to all health professionals in training and in practice and to social scientists interested in health care.

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305

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Routledge

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1000577619

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9781000577617

Exploring English Language Teaching

Language in Action

By: Graham Hall

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Exploring English Language Teaching

Language in Action

By: Graham Hall

This title will provide a single volume introduction to the field of ELT from an applied linguistics perspective.

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297

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Taylor & Francis

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1136804242

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9781136804243

Life and Death in a Small Southern Town

Memories of Shubuta, Mississippi

By: Gayle Graham Yates

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Life and Death in a Small Southern Town

Memories of Shubuta, Mississippi

By: Gayle Graham Yates

Gayle Graham Yates's hometown sits on the banks of the Chickasawhay River, boasting the live oak, dogwood, and magnolia trees found throughout southern Mississippi. Like any place, Shubuta (population 650) is inhabited by good people and bad, by virtue and vice. Both a literary memoir and a cultural history, this book chronicles Yates's return to the town in which she first knew goodness and came to recognize immorality. Blending folklore and personal impressions with the words of Shubuta people telling their own stories, Yates offers a rich narrative of the town from its Choctaw prehistory through the tremendous economic, political, racial, and social changes that led to its present. The author's pilgrimage leads us to the Hanging Bridge, where some black Shubutans were lynched; to a bank that did not fail during the Great Depression; and to the office of the doctor who tends broken hearts as well as broken arms. Yates takes us to Shubuta's most beautiful gardens and ugliest vacant lots, to all the stores in town, to the new post office, and to the town hall. In the process, we learn how Shubuta evolved from a racially stratified town to one in which the descendants of slaves are now political leaders, librarians, business owners, and police officials. Yates also tells of her own moral journey from judgmental young activist to middle-aged scholar mellowed by experience, travel, and reading who sees her home with newfound compassion. Ultimately, she shows us Small Town southern America: a strong, frail, fascinating, and complex human community.

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LSU Press

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0807129372

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9780807129371

Principles of Computational Modelling in Neuroscience

By: David Sterratt,Bruce Graham,Andrew Gillies,Gaute Einevoll,David Willshaw

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Principles of Computational Modelling in Neuroscience

By: David Sterratt,Bruce Graham,Andrew Gillies,Gaute Einevoll,David Willshaw

Providing a step-by-step and practical account of how to model neurons and neural circuitry, this textbook is designed for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of computational neuroscience as well as for researchers in neuroscience and related sciences wishing to apply computational approaches to interpret data and make predictions.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108611834

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9781108611831

Our Boy – Always a Coldstreamer

The Battles of the Rhineland and North-West Germany in 1945

By: Graham Philip Dix

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Our Boy – Always a Coldstreamer

The Battles of the Rhineland and North-West Germany in 1945

By: Graham Philip Dix

Our Boy tells the factual and tragic, yet incredulous story of a Coldstream Guardsman in World War Two. From the discovery of a bundle of old letters and documents, a journey of discovery unfolded that led to fascinating revelations of the exploits of the author’s uncle who died shortly after the end of World War Two. Using information from multiple sources, a story slowly emerged of friendship, bravery, deprivation, elation, and horror. It transpired that the battles he fought in were some of the most gargantuan and bloody of the war in Europe. Dix explores the horrendous, gruelling battles of the Rhineland, crossing the Rhine and fighting innumerable battles across north-west Germany against the elite and fanatical German Parachute Army. The book also details the very human story of life at home where the family struggled to cope with the anxiety for their son’s safety, rationing, the blackout and all the hardships that come with war. This is a gripping and fascinating biography of one man’s journey and the difficulties he faced during World War Two.

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Troubador Publishing Ltd

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1805149040

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9781805149040

What Fears Become

An Anthology from The Horror Zine

By: Cheryl Kaye Tardif,Ramsey Campbell,Scott Nicholson,Piers Anthony,Conrad Williams,Graham Masterton,Joe R. Lansdale,Elizabeth Massie,Bentley Little

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What Fears Become

An Anthology from The Horror Zine

By: Cheryl Kaye Tardif,Ramsey Campbell,Scott Nicholson,Piers Anthony,Conrad Williams,Graham Masterton,Joe R. Lansdale,Elizabeth Massie,Bentley Little

From classic horror and pure suspense to Twilight-Zone-style dark fantasy, WHAT FEARS BECOME relentlessly explores our basic fears and leaves you with twisted endings that will make your skin crawl… This spine-tingling, international anthology contains contributions from the critically acclaimed online horror magazine, The Horror Zine, and features bestselling authors such as Bentley Little, Graham Masterton, Ramsey Campbell, Joe R. Lansdale, Elizabeth Massie, Ronald Malfi, Cheryl Kaye Tardif, Melanie Tem, Scott Nicholson, Piers Anthony, Conrad Williams, and many more. Edited by Jeani Rector of The Horror Zine and featuring a foreword by award-winning, bestselling author Simon Clark, it also contains deliciously dark delights from morbidly creative writers, poets and artists who have not yet made it big―but will very soon. Come and discover… WHAT FEARS BECOME

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501

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Imajin Books

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1772230375

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9781772230376

The Graham Greene Film Reader

Reviews, Essays, Interviews & Film Stories

By: Graham Greene

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The Graham Greene Film Reader

Reviews, Essays, Interviews & Film Stories

By: Graham Greene

Gathers Greene's film writings, and offers a brief introduction to the role of motion pictures in his life and career

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784

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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1557831882

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9781557831880

The Biggest and Best

The Story of an Advertising Agency. A History of Advertising

By: Graham Thomas

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The Biggest and Best

The Story of an Advertising Agency. A History of Advertising

By: Graham Thomas

This is an updated version of the first volume of a seven volume, comprehensive examination of the history of advertising that covers its early origins through until the 21st century. Books on the history of advertising are few and far between, and none encompass a global view. More critically, few look closely at the advertising industry's product: its creative work and how this has evolved - particularly over the last 150 years or so. Add to this that the author worked in the business around the world, on some of the biggest advertisers and at the pinnacle of creative excellence, and this too defines the uniqueness of this series. There has been a deliberate attempt to capture what it was truly like to work in the business beyond just the anecdote laden, rose-tinted memories that abound. Volume One looks at the early origins of advertising, its genesis in the 18th century, and how it flourished in the 20th century. Much of what is covered has not been looked at before in any depth, and certainly not by creating a coherent picture of the business and the reality lying behind the way the advertising was both influential and influenced.

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759

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SAGUS

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1911489623

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9781911489627

Environmental Physiology of Animals

By: Pat Willmer,Graham Stone,Ian Johnston

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Environmental Physiology of Animals

By: Pat Willmer,Graham Stone,Ian Johnston

The new and updated edition of this accessible text provides a comprehensive overview of the comparative physiology of animals within an environmental context. Includes two brand new chapters on Nerves and Muscles and the Endocrine System. Discusses both comparative systems physiology and environmental physiology. Analyses and integrates problems and adaptations for each kind of environment: marine, seashore and estuary, freshwater, terrestrial and parasitic. Examines mechanisms and responses beyond physiology. Applies an evolutionary perspective to the analysis of environmental adaptation. Provides modern molecular biology insights into the mechanistic basis of adaptation, and takes the level of analysis beyond the cell to the membrane, enzyme and gene. Incorporates more varied material from a wide range of animal types, with less of a focus purely on terrestrial reptiles, birds and mammals and rather more about the spectacularly successful strategies of invertebrates. A companion site for this book with artwork for downloading is available at: www.blackwellpublishing.com/willmer/

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John Wiley & Sons

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1444309226

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9781444309225

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The Last Hurrah

The Last Hurrah

Pozieres

Pozieres

Grammar in ELT and ELT Materials

Grammar in ELT and ELT Materials

Feminism and the Religious Significance of Laughing Bodies

Feminism and the Religious Significance of Laughing Bodies

The History of Western Philosophy of Religion

The History of Western Philosophy of Religion

The Experience of Illness

The Experience of Illness

Exploring English Language Teaching

Exploring English Language Teaching

Life and Death in a Small Southern Town

Life and Death in a Small Southern Town

Principles of Computational Modelling in Neuroscience

Principles of Computational Modelling in Neuroscience

Our Boy – Always a Coldstreamer

Our Boy – Always a Coldstreamer

What Fears Become

What Fears Become

The Graham Greene Film Reader

The Graham Greene Film Reader

The Biggest and Best

The Biggest and Best

Environmental Physiology of Animals

Environmental Physiology of Animals

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