An acclaimed historian of twentieth century Germany provides a vivid account of Hitler's rise to power and its intimate connection to the Bavarian capital.The immediate aftermath of the Great War and the Versailles Treaty created a perfect storm of economic, social, political and cultural factors which facilitated the rapid rise of Adolf Hitler's political career and the birth of the National Socialist German Worker's Party. The breeding ground for this world-changi...

The year is 74 AD. The Roman Legions have held control of Southern Britain for 19 years. In that time they have solidified their hold, and put down tribal rebellions by Boudicca of the Icenii, and Venutius of the Brigantes. With the tribes pacified at their backs, the Romans advance their roads northward, with their goal: the conquest of the whole of the British Isles.The Northern Druids, realizing this, have arranged a meeting of all seventeen tribal, or clan, chiefs. Amidst the bi...

Was principled gentleman Winston Churchill also the master of nasty tactics? You bet he was!Before the opening days of the Second World War, Winston Churchill had done it all.In the British Army, he had fought in India and Egypt, been under fire many times, and returned it; he was well aware he'd killed members of the enemy.He'd been captured, put in a PoW camp, and escaped, surviving behind enemy lines for weeks.He'd invented tanks, floating harbors, grenade la...

WORLD WAR 2 SPY SCHOOLThe Complete 1943 S.O.E. Counter-Espionage ManualThis document was the official training manual for every allied spy and counter-espionage agent in World War 2.Written by the S.O.E. (M.I.6), it was soon picked up and used by the American OSS (the originator of the CIA).In great detail, it describes such subjects as Explosives, Fieldcraft, Cyphers, and Propoganda. Care has been taken to deliver the manual in its original style and format.

Why You Should Write e-Books, e-Novels, e-Shorts. (Electronic Publishing versus Traditional Publishing).We examine the time and effort required to get a traditionally published book onto the public bookshelf, in comparison to the ‘instant gratification’ of the e-Publishing industry.We study the financial aspects and rewards of both processes, and look at the pitfalls of writing for the two, basically similar, industries.We look at the process of actually getting your e...

This is the BUMPER edition, One Hit Wonders of the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's together in one volume.Over 1600 one hit Wonders of those choice decades brought direct to you in eBook format.YES! We said SIXTEEN HUNDRED!Facts, chart positions, and crazy trivia of the songs we love and hate.Every one holds its own unique story, and some have as much drama as a Hollywood adventure movie.The complete stats/trivia for the One Hit Wonders will make you listen to ...

British Slang, and Cockney Rhyming slang, presented alphabetically, and humorously.Whether you're researching a novel, you want to be the life and soul of the party, or you just want to have a laugh at us daft Brits... this book is for you!Thousands of references, hundreds of pages and millions of man-hours are in this book, ready for your glimpse into the wacky humor and slang of British life.A great reference tool, and a great laugh.A must for all writers, get...

This is a book about surviving the Zombie Apocalypse/Holocaust. But unlike every book before it, there's a twist.Lets face statistics; the chances of surviving the Zombie Apocalypse as a Human are slim.So why not look at the 'survival game' from the other side of the coin?If 99% of the population are zombies, why not plan for that eventuality, and find a way through to the end to get the vaccine?Why horde water, food, guns and ammunition when all you have to do ...

A collection by the author of twenty one, "easy to read" pieces of poetry for all ages, although aimed primarily at the younger reader.While the majority of the work is written in a simple and traditional style, ie. there is rhyme and rhythm in each stanza, while a few only embody other recognised formats but are, none-the-less, still very easy to read.It is the author's intention that his work is found to be entertaining, so please read on and enjoy.

"Doubt thou the stars are fire?Doubt thou the sun doth move?"Hamlet, ShakespeareSeth Gingko has a dilemma.He is the owner of the fastest Human ship in the galaxy; but if he returns to earth, he'll be branded a criminal, and his ship confiscated.He has the only star-chart of the nearest 16 galaxies... but if he returns to earth with this valuable information, his best friend will be ripped to pieces.He alone has intelligence of an alien invasion......

October 1940... When German troops march triumphantly along the streets of Edinburgh, James Baird feels drawn to watch.At 20 years old. he is a student at Edinburgh university, and is ashamed he has done nothing in the defense of his country.Behind him the high ramparts of Edinburgh Castle are festooned with garish red swastika banners. Sickened by the music and swaggering Nazis, James takes refuge in Edinburgh University bar, determined to drown his sorrows before returning ...

Edinburgh 1698...Scotland's hopes for continued independence from England rest on a secret mission to the Caribbean.Five ships hold the purse and the lifeblood of the Scottish nation; they are to colonize Panama, and cut the trade route to the Far East...Alternative History?NO.This spectacular voyage actually happened...The Jamie Leith Chronicles tell the tale of the adventures of an Edinburgh youth who inadvertently stows away on the mission ship...