The Last Lion trilogy offers a profound and compelling portrait of Winston Churchill, showcasing his life as an adventurer, soldier, and statesman. Celebrated historian William Manchester's biographies delve into Churchill's leadership during WWII and his warnings against the Nazi threat, presenting a definitive account of this remarkable figure.
Winston Spencer Churchill: Defender of the Realm, 1940-1965
Focusing on Winston Churchill's pivotal role during World War II and beyond, this narrative explores his leadership from 1940 to 1965. It details his efforts to galvanize Britain against Nazi Germany, secure U.S. support, and champion the spirit of resilience. The authors also highlight his warnings about the Soviet threat and his quest for diplomatic engagement with world leaders. Ultimately, it portrays Churchill's final years, showcasing his enduring courage in the face of mortality and his unwavering commitment to his nation's future.
Set against the backdrop of 1790, the story follows Orlaith and Brannon, young lovers torn apart by a raid from Moorish pirates. Orlaith escapes with her infant son, while Brannon is captured and sold into slavery in Morocco, serving a cruel Sultan. Orlaith, facing a dire future, is pressured to marry the heartless landowner Randall Whitely. Despite their separation, the couple's enduring love fuels their fight against their oppressive circumstances. This novel weaves a tale of adventure, survival, and deep emotional connection across two contrasting worlds.
Visual Aids, puzzles, and games will help you give a hands-on learning approach to your beginning learners of English as a second language. More than 30 reproducible games and activities and over 75 picture cards . These activities promote basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and oral communication.Suitable for students from kindergarten to grade 8, these activities focus on a wide variety of vocabulary including family, parts of the body, weather, clothing, school, colors, and shapes. 80 pages
The book offers an in-depth exploration of Beethoven's songs, featuring all his works for voice and piano, complete with German texts and translations. It provides extensive notes on both the poetry and the music, enhancing the reader's understanding of the compositions. Notably, it includes unfinished songs, offering intriguing insights into Beethoven's creative process and compositional techniques.
Ihre Welt ist ohne Hoffnung - doch ihre Liebe ist stärker Irland, 1790. In einer stürmischen Nacht überfallen maurische Piraten ein kleines Fischerdorf. Unter den Gefangenen befindet sich der junge Farmer Brannon Ryan, der auf brutale Weise von der Liebe seines Lebens, Orlaith Downey, getrennt und nach Nordafrika in die Sklaverei verkauft wird. Sein Leben ist fortan von Krieg und Gewalt bestimmt, doch sein Herz bleibt in Irland. Dort sieht sich währenddessen Orlaith - unfähig, die Farm ohne Brannon weiterzuführen - vom sicheren Untergang bedroht. Und so trifft sie eine verhängnisvolle Entscheidung.
