Explore the life and work of Winston Churchill in this hilariously honest and furiously fascinating guide. Marvel at his bold and sometimes foolish abilities as a young man during the Boer War, wince at his blunders as Home Secretary in the Liberal government and laugh along with his shameless talent for self promotion. Discover the interesting story behind the man who led Britain to victory in the second world war through bitesize, quirky stories and fascinating facts. Black-and-white line drawings bring the text to life to inspire any budding historians and politics enthusiasts!

Rations: A Very Peculiar History serves up the remarkable story of how Britain fed itself during and after the Second World War. With its lively narrative, quirky facts, and original artwork, the book reveals the creativity and resilience that kept the nation going through years of shortage. From whale meat and Woolton pie to black market deals and the "Dig for Victory" campaign, readers discover the humour, hardship and inventiveness that defined an era. Featuring cartoons, recipes, and period slogans, this Very Peculiar History combines social history and trivia to show how the austerity of the 1940s shaped modern Britain - proving that necessity really is the mother of invention.

The World Cup: A Very Peculiar History tells the fascinating, funny and sometimes outrageous story of the world's most popular sporting event. From the tournament's founding and political controversies to heroic players, bizarre matches and unforgettable goals, this book explores how football became a truly global obsession. With lively writing, cartoon-style artwork and curious stats on everything from 'The Hand of God' to the dirtiest matches ever played, it's a perfect mix of history and humour for football fans young and old.

Most of us have walked at least a section of the South Downs Way, or followed a rural a bit of the South Downs or followed one of the many rural walks that Sussex can boast, but what about the county's fourth wall-the sea? If you want to feel the salt on your cheek, take in a bit of bird-watching, some beach-combing, a pinch of history, a sprinkling of local gossip and just enough geology and geography not to numb your brain, then come with local expert David Arscott on a walk along the Sussex coast.Starting from the sands at Camber and sticking as close to the water's edge as possible, the route shows how environmental changes, human interference, events, disasters and the power of the sea have affected the county's coastline, leaving harbours stranded high and dry and villages drowned off shore. You don't have to do it all in one go (it's a long walk!) as it's broken up into easy sections, but whichever part you tackle, "A Tour along the Sussex Coast" makes an ideal hand-held companion to take along with you.

The step-by-step guide to taking your manuscript through the publishing process and into the bookshops. The days of depressed authors despairing over piles of rejection slips are over. Modern technology allows writers to create and publish their own works to a high professional standard and at a modest cost. Our no-frills manual leads you painlessly through the various stages of layout and design, dealing with printers, publicising your book and getting it into the market place. We also itemise the costs and explain pricing strategies. Commercial publishing may suit the lucky few with a mass market appeal, but too many authors feel like a cog in the machine. Publish your own book and you ensure that it gets luxury treatment at every stage. Let''s face it, you know it better than anyone else!

The unique nutshell gide to researching, planning, writing and referencing a compelling student essay. Nothing threatens to cloud those first exciting university days more than sitting down to your very first tutorial assignment and realising that you''ve never been set anything quite as daunting in your life. Where on earth do you begin? With GOOD ESSAYS, of course. Our cheerful little guide swiftly teaches you the tricks of the trade, from economical note-taking, through the creation of a logical structure to the actual writing of your first essay. Best of all, we''ll show you how to win marks for originality in the way you marshal an argument.

We’re in the last days of a general election campaign a few years from now. The ruling Tories have lurched to the right, with Labour abjectly following in their wake. The state has been further dismantled, while the poor, the unemployed and the disabled are ruthlessly demonised and punished. But there’s a shock in store, revolving around the indecent violation of a portrait of Margaret Thatcher that hangs in 10 Downing Street. A chance encounter opens the eyes of the caretaker prime minister, a landed grandee, to the grim realities of the country he nominally runs. As he swings to the left and Labour leapfrog him to fill the vacancy, the flag-waving Excalibur party promotes a policy of inviting the House of Windsor to play a greater role in government – and King Charles III seems more than willing to oblige . . .

We’re in the last days of a general election campaign a few years from now. The ruling Tories have lurched to the right, with Labour abjectly following in their wake. The state has been further dismantled, while the poor, the unemployed and the disabled are ruthlessly demonised and punished. But there’s a shock in store, revolving around the indecent violation of a portrait of Margaret Thatcher that hangs in 10 Downing Street. A chance encounter opens the eyes of the caretaker prime minister, a landed grandee, to the grim realities of the country he nominally runs. As he swings to the left and Labour leapfrog him to fill the vacancy, the flag-waving Excalibur party promotes a policy of inviting the House of Windsor to play a greater role in government – and King Charles III seems more than willing to oblige . . .

This entry in the Very Peculiar History™ series arms you with an introduction to the scientific concepts behind climate change—along with the bizarre facts and disputes accompanying the theory. Which species of moth was nearly killed off by the fight for cleaner air? How does a cow’s bottom contribute to climate change? Could warmer mean colder? All these questions and more are answered in this fun introduction to the potentially disastrous effects of climate change and what we can do to stop them. It features easy-to-understand diagrams, explores both sides of the debate, and looks at the scientific and historical background of our troubled relationship with the planet on which we live.

Explore the life and work of Winston Churchill in this hilariously honest and furiously fascinating guide. Marvel at his bold and sometimes foolish abilities as a young man during the Boer War, wince at his blunders as Home Secretary in the Liberal government and laugh along with his shameless talent for self promotion. Discover the interesting story behind the man who led Britain to victory in the second world war through bitesize, quirky stories and fascinating facts. Black-and-white line drawings bring the text to life to inspire any budding historians and politics enthusiasts!

Rations: A Very Peculiar History serves up the remarkable story of how Britain fed itself during and after the Second World War. With its lively narrative, quirky facts, and original artwork, the book reveals the creativity and resilience that kept the nation going through years of shortage. From whale meat and Woolton pie to black market deals and the "Dig for Victory" campaign, readers discover the humour, hardship and inventiveness that defined an era. Featuring cartoons, recipes, and period slogans, this Very Peculiar History combines social history and trivia to show how the austerity of the 1940s shaped modern Britain - proving that necessity really is the mother of invention.

The World Cup: A Very Peculiar History tells the fascinating, funny and sometimes outrageous story of the world's most popular sporting event. From the tournament's founding and political controversies to heroic players, bizarre matches and unforgettable goals, this book explores how football became a truly global obsession. With lively writing, cartoon-style artwork and curious stats on everything from 'The Hand of God' to the dirtiest matches ever played, it's a perfect mix of history and humour for football fans young and old.

Most of us have walked at least a section of the South Downs Way, or followed a rural a bit of the South Downs or followed one of the many rural walks that Sussex can boast, but what about the county's fourth wall-the sea? If you want to feel the salt on your cheek, take in a bit of bird-watching, some beach-combing, a pinch of history, a sprinkling of local gossip and just enough geology and geography not to numb your brain, then come with local expert David Arscott on a walk along the Sussex coast.Starting from the sands at Camber and sticking as close to the water's edge as possible, the route shows how environmental changes, human interference, events, disasters and the power of the sea have affected the county's coastline, leaving harbours stranded high and dry and villages drowned off shore. You don't have to do it all in one go (it's a long walk!) as it's broken up into easy sections, but whichever part you tackle, "A Tour along the Sussex Coast" makes an ideal hand-held companion to take along with you.

The step-by-step guide to taking your manuscript through the publishing process and into the bookshops. The days of depressed authors despairing over piles of rejection slips are over. Modern technology allows writers to create and publish their own works to a high professional standard and at a modest cost. Our no-frills manual leads you painlessly through the various stages of layout and design, dealing with printers, publicising your book and getting it into the market place. We also itemise the costs and explain pricing strategies. Commercial publishing may suit the lucky few with a mass market appeal, but too many authors feel like a cog in the machine. Publish your own book and you ensure that it gets luxury treatment at every stage. Let''s face it, you know it better than anyone else!

The unique nutshell gide to researching, planning, writing and referencing a compelling student essay. Nothing threatens to cloud those first exciting university days more than sitting down to your very first tutorial assignment and realising that you''ve never been set anything quite as daunting in your life. Where on earth do you begin? With GOOD ESSAYS, of course. Our cheerful little guide swiftly teaches you the tricks of the trade, from economical note-taking, through the creation of a logical structure to the actual writing of your first essay. Best of all, we''ll show you how to win marks for originality in the way you marshal an argument.

We’re in the last days of a general election campaign a few years from now. The ruling Tories have lurched to the right, with Labour abjectly following in their wake. The state has been further dismantled, while the poor, the unemployed and the disabled are ruthlessly demonised and punished. But there’s a shock in store, revolving around the indecent violation of a portrait of Margaret Thatcher that hangs in 10 Downing Street. A chance encounter opens the eyes of the caretaker prime minister, a landed grandee, to the grim realities of the country he nominally runs. As he swings to the left and Labour leapfrog him to fill the vacancy, the flag-waving Excalibur party promotes a policy of inviting the House of Windsor to play a greater role in government – and King Charles III seems more than willing to oblige . . .

We’re in the last days of a general election campaign a few years from now. The ruling Tories have lurched to the right, with Labour abjectly following in their wake. The state has been further dismantled, while the poor, the unemployed and the disabled are ruthlessly demonised and punished. But there’s a shock in store, revolving around the indecent violation of a portrait of Margaret Thatcher that hangs in 10 Downing Street. A chance encounter opens the eyes of the caretaker prime minister, a landed grandee, to the grim realities of the country he nominally runs. As he swings to the left and Labour leapfrog him to fill the vacancy, the flag-waving Excalibur party promotes a policy of inviting the House of Windsor to play a greater role in government – and King Charles III seems more than willing to oblige . . .

This entry in the Very Peculiar History™ series arms you with an introduction to the scientific concepts behind climate change—along with the bizarre facts and disputes accompanying the theory. Which species of moth was nearly killed off by the fight for cleaner air? How does a cow’s bottom contribute to climate change? Could warmer mean colder? All these questions and more are answered in this fun introduction to the potentially disastrous effects of climate change and what we can do to stop them. It features easy-to-understand diagrams, explores both sides of the debate, and looks at the scientific and historical background of our troubled relationship with the planet on which we live.