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Duchesses

By: Jane Dismore

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The title of 'duchess' has long been part of Britain's heritage. In 2011, it was brought up to date with the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, when the Queen conferred a number of titles on her grandson, among them Duke of Cambridge. Catherine joined that select group of the highest ranking duchesses, well-known royals whose husbands are dukes as members of the Royal Family. But another group of women sit just one notch down from royalty, at the top of the aristocratic tree with their dukes. These non-royal duchesses enjoy titles that were bestowed by monarchs for centuries but they are a dying breed: it is unlikely that any more non-royal dukedoms will be created. Here, for the first time, ten of Britain's non-royal duchesses speak candidly about their role and their lives in the 21st century, an era when privilege is an unpopular concept. Each duchess also selects her favourite ancestor in the role, providing a colourful gallery from the 17th to the 20th century. The parallel biographies provide a thought-provoking comparison for what does it mean to be a duchess in the 21st century? The results are often surprising and always fascinating. The title of 'duchess' has long been part of Britain's heritage.

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Bonnier Publishing Ltd.

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1905825757

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Princess

The Early Life of Queen Elizabeth II

By: Jane Dismore

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Princess

The Early Life of Queen Elizabeth II

By: Jane Dismore

In November 2017 the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. As a 13-year-old Princess, she fell in love with Prince Philip of Greece, an ambitious naval cadet, and they married when she was 21; when she suddenly became Queen at 25, their lives changed forever. Philip has been her great support, but fortunately she also had a solid foundation that helped prepare her for a life dedicated to duty. With previously unpublished material and unique memories from friends and relatives who have known her since childhood, this book looks afresh and in richer depth at her life as Princess, glittering yet isolating. Vivid detail and anecdotes reveal more about her, the era in which she grew up and the people who shaped her life. The archives of royal confidante Lady Desborough and Private Secretary Sir Alec Hardinge reveal unseen letters from the Princess and the royal family, giving intimate insights into their lives and minds. Here is her sadness at the death of her nanny, Alah; her joy in her children; her melancholy as a young wife when Philip returns to his ship; the sensitivities of her father. Here too is the Princess with the aristocratic Bowes Lyons, her mother’s family, who featured significantly in her life, yet rarely appear in books. The author sheds new light on anomalies surrounding the birth of her mother who, it has been asserted, was the daughter of the family’s cook. The strain of wartime on the royal family is highlighted in new material contrasting the stance of the Princess’s uncles, the Duke of Windsor and David Bowes Lyon. In contrast with her upbringing, Philip’s early life was turbulent, although their lives shared some interesting parallels. Lady Butter, a relation of Philip and friend of the Princess, recalls time spent with each of them; and unpublished documents show how intelligence agencies considered the socialist influence of the Mountbattens on Philip and thus on the royal court. More importantly, Princess traces how an “ordinary country girl” suddenly found herself in the line of succession to the crown at age ten when her Uncle, the Duke of Windsor, abdicated the throne to his brother Albert (“Bertie” to family and friends), the once and future King George VI. Breaking new ground for a future English monarch, she became the first female member of the royal family to serve on active duty during World War II, and broke tradition by sending her children away to school rather having them privately tutored. Indeed, by the time of her coronation in 1953, she had already achieved a “broad and solid background from which she could draw during the rapidly changing times of her long reign. Out of a little princess they made a Queen.”

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493034634

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9781493034635

Tangled Souls

Love and Scandal Among the Victorian Aristocracy

By: Jane Dismore

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Tangled Souls

Love and Scandal Among the Victorian Aristocracy

By: Jane Dismore

Outrageously handsome, witty and clever, Harry Cust was reputed to be one of the great womanisers of the late Victorian era. In 1893, while a Member of Parliament, he caused public scandal by his affair with artist and poet Nina Welby Gregory. When she revealed she was pregnant, horror swept through their circle known as 'the Souls', a cultured, mostly aristocratic group of writers, artists and politicians who also rubbed shoulders with luminaries such as Oscar Wilde and H. G. Wells. For the rest of their lives, Harry and Nina would fight to rebuild their reputations and maintain the marriage they were pressurised to enter. In Tangled Souls, acclaimed biographer Jane Dismore tells the tumultuous story of the romance which threatened to tear apart this distinguished group of friends, revealing pre-war society at its most colourful and most conflicted.

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The History Press

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0750999861

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9780750999861

Princess

The Early Life of Queen Elizabeth II

By: Jane Dismore

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The Early Life of Queen Elizabeth II

By: Jane Dismore

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Duchesses

By: Jane Dismore

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Blast

Vorticism, 1914-1918

By: Paul Edwards

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Blast

Vorticism, 1914-1918

By: Paul Edwards

This title was first published in 2000. Founded in 1914 by Wyndham Lewis and christened by Ezra Pound, the Vorticism movement was a sustained act of aggression against the moribund Victorianism seen as stifling to artistic energies. Inspired by the example of F.T.Marinetti and the Futurists, the Vorticists were nevertheless harshly critical of the Futurists' naive enthusiasm for modernity. They created their own style of geometric abstraction to celebrate the new consciousness of humanity in a mechanized urban environment. But their splintered and discordant style also measured the cost of the psychic disruption that modernity caused. This illustrated guide to the movement covers topics including sculpture, painting, literary Vorticism, women in Vorticism and Vorticist aesthetics.

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Routledge

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1351723421

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EBOOK: Primary Languages In Practice: A Guide To Teaching And Learning

By: Jane Jones,Angela McLachlan

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EBOOK: Primary Languages In Practice: A Guide To Teaching And Learning

By: Jane Jones,Angela McLachlan

[T]he book addresses an impressive range of relevant issues regarding what effective practice involves and how it can be fostered. The authors wisely position their discussion of these issues in the context of overall school improvement efforts, the changes that are occurring in the primary curriculum, and overall national policies, not least the Every Child Matters agenda" Professor Mel Ainscow, University of Manchester, UK "An excellent introduction that is comprehensive, clear and very readable. It successfully combines theory and practice, interweaving helpful examples with thoughtful discussion of key issues. It should be very valuable to both beginning and more experienced primary language practitioners" Dr Gee Macrory, Institute of Education, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK This timely, practical guide will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills you need to be an effective primary languages practitioner. Ideal for those responsible for implementing the National Languages Strategy’s recommendation that each KS2 pupil is taught a language by 2010, the authors offer advice for putting in to practice the statutory requirements and effecting curriculum reform. Both new and experienced teachers will benefit from the coverage of professional learning and reflective practice in school-based and international contexts. Written in a friendly style, the authors offer guidance on embedding languages across the curriculum, planning, teaching and assessment. Theory is related directly to classroom practice using a whole range of features, including: Sample lesson plans and observation reports Questions for reflection and practical activities 'Teachers talking' - snap shots of effective school practice 'Pupils' perspectives' and sample pupil work This book is essential reading for trainee teachers on specialist primary languages training programmes as well as general primary PGCE programmes. It also provides valuable insights for primary teachers, trainers, LA Advisors, and Headteachers.

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McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

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033523982X

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9780335239825

Modern Foreign Languages 5-11

A guide for teachers

By: Jane Jones,Simon Coffey

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Modern Foreign Languages 5-11

A guide for teachers

By: Jane Jones,Simon Coffey

The need to introduce pupils to learning languages at an early stage has been widely acknowledged with MFL set to become a core part of the primary curriculum. As schools seek to develop their offerings and make more effective foreign language provision, there is an urgent need for advice and guidance on best practice.Now fully updated, Modern Fore

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Routledge

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1136618821

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9781136618826

Nkosi's Story

By: Jane Fox

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Nkosi's Story

By: Jane Fox

This is the story of a small black boy and his indomitable white mother s courageous battle against AIDS.

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New Africa Books

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0864865333

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9780864865335

The Voice from the Garden

Pamelo Hambro and the Tale of Two Families Before and After the Great War

By: Jane Dismore

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The Voice from the Garden

Pamelo Hambro and the Tale of Two Families Before and After the Great War

By: Jane Dismore

The Voice From the Garden' opens a window onto the worlds before and after the Great War through Pamela and her families.

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178132025X

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Jane Austen's Little Book of Wisdom

Words on Love, Life, Society, and Literature

By: Jane Austen

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Jane Austen's Little Book of Wisdom

Words on Love, Life, Society, and Literature

By: Jane Austen

The ultimate companion for the Jane Austen fan filled with her penetrating insights and humor on life, love, and death. "A valuable resource for any Austen lover to use for quick reference or to read through." --Library Journal Jane Austen is one of the most popular female writers in history, best known for her stories of love, loss, and hope, which are cleverly intertwined with her witty insights into the traits and expectations of English Georgian society. Here, in this stunning little book, you will be able to read hundreds of individual quotes from her famous works--from Pride and Prejudice and Emma to Persuasion and Sense and Sensibility--each prompting an emotional response, thoughtful musing, or even a little snigger at the wise and shrewd perceptions that Austen had of the world around her. Utterly charming and very profound, fans of Jane Austen can revel in these much-loved quotes, while a new audience will be introduced to the joys that her books have provided since their publication many years ago. With each chapter focusing on a different theme--from Love & Longing to Female Strength--this gorgeous gift book is the perfect compilation of Austen's funny, moving, and thought-provoking words. Content of themes: Love & Longing Friendship Society Female Strength Life & Death Faith Art & Literature "The wit of Jane Austen has for a partner the perfection of her taste." --Virginia Woolf

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Red Wheel/Weiser

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1642970492

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9781642970494

Jane-a-Day

5 Year Journal

By: Potter Style (COR)

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Jane-a-Day

5 Year Journal

By: Potter Style (COR)

A Jane Austen journal sure to delight and inspire This five-year journal has become one of the most popular ways to keep a diary. Simply turn to today's date and take a few moments to reflect on one of 365 quotes from Austen's iconic works. When you finish the year, start again. As the years pass, you'll notice how your entries evolve alongside the timeless witticisms of this beloved Regency author. Sample Quotes: "I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library."--Pride and Prejudice "Run mad as often as you like, but do not faint."--Mansfield Park "There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature."--Northanger Abbey

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Random House Digital, Inc.

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0307951715

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9780307951717

Diaries of Jane Summers - Vol 1

A Collection of Letters

By: Jane Summers

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Diaries of Jane Summers - Vol 1

A Collection of Letters

By: Jane Summers

Diaries of Jane Summer is a 15-chapter book of Jane’s letters to her mother sharing her knowledge of nature, seasons, culture, customs, traditions, and the differences in new traditions, new customs, and the changes in seasons and nature that she noted over a period of time.

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166556086X

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My Sister's Hand in Mine

The Collected Works of Jane Bowles

By: Jane Bowles

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My Sister's Hand in Mine

The Collected Works of Jane Bowles

By: Jane Bowles

Originally published: New York: Ecco Press, 1978, in series: Neglected books of the twentieth century; v. 2.

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Macmillan

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0374529787

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9780374529789

Jane Austen's Little Instruction Book

By: Jane Austen

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Jane Austen's Little Instruction Book

By: Jane Austen

This indispensable compendium offers guidance and timeless truths from a world away. With gentle but keen irony, Jane Austen exposes the ways of women and men - and their relationships. Here are simple rules and life lessons to make your world a kinder, gentler, and more amusing place. 24K gold-plated charm on ribbon bookmark, 80 page hardcover.

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Peter Pauper Press

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1593598157

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9781593598150

For the Jane Bennets

By: Jane Elizabeth

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For the Jane Bennets

By: Jane Elizabeth

In any 17th century English society, a woman like the celebrated Elizabeth Bennet is easily noticed and quick to be admired for her witty tongue and sparkling personality. Yet there are as many of the same sex who have a soft-spoken, humble temper; always looking to please though never explicitly expressing how they feelmuch like Elizabeths sister, Jane Bennet. Ann Ashton is one of such character and disposition, who, on the brink of adulthood, has suddenly been brought into contact again with her childhood friend, Mr. Hampton, whom she had loved in her youth. But the circumstances of their previous parting has made Ann weary of the gentleman, and it will take time and great patience on Hamptons part if he wishes her to open her heart to him once more.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1469194406

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9781469194400

The Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen

A Treasure Trove of 175 Quips from a Beloved Writer

By: Jane Austen

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The Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen

A Treasure Trove of 175 Quips from a Beloved Writer

By: Jane Austen

A Treasure Trove of 175 Quips--Both Witty and Wise--from Beloved Writer Jane Austen! "Wisdom is better than wit, and in the long run will certainly have the laugh on her side. "--Jane Austen to Fanny Austen, 1814 No wiser or wittier words have been spoken than by one of the world's most celebrated writers, Jane Austen. Nor have her words ever been presented in such an elegant and thoughtful fashion than in this lovely collection. Covering the timeless topics of happiness, family, fashion, beauty, human nature, society, and, of course, love and marriage, each quip has been curated from Austen's novels and private letters. Complementing Jane's words are more than fifty delightful 1890s illustrations from her works, resulting in the perfect gift for Janeites, aspiring writers, and anyone in pursuit of wit and wisdom.

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Cider Mill Press

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160433651X

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