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Now is the Time
Melvyn BraggIn this gripping novel, Melvyn Bragg brings an extraordinary episode in English history to fresh, urgent life.
Autumn Manoeuvres
Melvyn BraggIn this absorbing and fast-paced novel, Melvyn Bragg's portrait of the mood and politics of the era remains as pertinent today as on its original publication.
Crystal Rooms
Melvyn BraggWith this compelling story of blackmail, media politics, corrupted innocence and redemptive love, Melvyn Bragg delivers an unforgettable portrait of modern life.
The Adventure Of English
Melvyn BraggIn this book Melvyn Bragg shows us the remarkable story of the English language; from its beginnings as a minor guttural Germanic dialect to its position today as a truly established global language.
Rich: The Life of Richard Burton
Melvyn BraggMelvyn Bragg, allowed free access to the never-before-revealed Burton private notebooks, and with the cooperation of friends who have never spoken about him before, has brought together the private and public sides for the first time.
Furious love. Liz Taylor, Richard Burton: la storia d'amore ...
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Crossing the Lines: A Novel
Melvyn BraggMoving and evocative, this masterly novel and the two that have preceded it are rightfully hailed as contemporary classics.
Richard Burton: a life
Melvyn BraggOffers a well-rounded account of a complex man who left behind a legacy of superlative acting, as well as personal struggles and crises
Credo
Melvyn BraggBritain during the Dark Ages is the setting for the fascinating story of Bega, a young Irish princess who became a saint, and her lifelong bond with Padric, prince of the north-western kingdom of Rheged.
The Soldier's Return
Melvyn Bragg'Unsentimental, truthful and wonderful' Independent Books of the Year When Sam Richardson returns in 1946 from the 'Forgotten War' in Burma to Wigton in Cumbria, he finds the town little changed.
On Giants' Shoulders: Great Scientists and Their Discoveries ...
Melvyn BraggThe fascinating story of science unfolds in this account of the lives and extraordinary discoveries of twelve of its greatest figures - Archimedes, Galileo, Newton, Lavoisier, Faraday, Darwin, Poincaré, Freud, Einstein, Marie Curie and ...
A Son of War: A Novela and Stories
Melvyn BraggThe second volume of a trilogy that began with The Soldier's Return.After the upheavals of the Second World War, the Richardson family -- Sam, Ellen and their young son Joe -- settle back to working-class life in the Cumbrian town of Wigton ...
The Bragg Family in Adelaide: A Pictorial Celebration
John JenkinWilliam Henry Bragg was born in 1862 near Wigton in Cumberland, England.
The Encyclopedia of British Film: Fourth edition
PreviewBIBLIOG: PAUL FERRIS, Richard Burton, 1981; Melvyn Bragg, Rich: The Life of Richard Burton, 1988; Tyrone Steverson, Richard Burton: A BioBibliography, 1992. Burton, Tim (b Los Angeles, 1958). Director. Highprofile American director ...
Billy Bragg: Still Suitable for Miners
Andrew CollinsHe was a soldier. He was a flag-waver for both the Labour Party and the miners. He is Billy Bragg, best known as a passionate protest folk singer and a tireless promoter of political and humanitarian causes all across the world.
The State and Labor in Modern America
Melvyn DubofskyIn this important new book, Melvyn Dubofsky traces the relationship between the American labor movement and the federal government from the 1870s until the present.
Hard Work: The Making of Labor History
Melvyn DubofskyJuxtaposing Melvyn Dubofsky's early and recent writings, this collection forcefully suggests how present and past interact in the writing of history.
Braxton Bragg and Confederate Defeat
Grady McWhineyIn the Summer of 1863, Confederate General Braxton Bragg was commander of the Army of Tennessee, still reeling from its defeat in January at Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Labor in America: A History
Melvyn DubofskyA History Melvyn Dubofsky, Joseph A. McCartin. This edition first published 2017 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Edition history: Thomas Y. Crowell Company (1e, 1949; 2e, 1955; 2re, 1960; 3e, 1966); Harlan Davidson, Inc. (4e, 1984; 5e, ...
Buying the Vote: A History of Campaign Finance Reform
Robert E. MutchThe State and Labor in Modern America. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1994. Dubofsky, Melvyn, and Warren R. Van Tine. John L. Lewis: A Biography. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1986. Dubofsky, Melvyn, and Warren ...
Boneyard Ridge
Paula GravesPrivate investigator Hunter Bragg must protect events planner Susannah Marsh from an anarchistic militia group and not let their mutual feelings for one another put her in further jeopardy.
Hooking Up
Tom WolfeAlso included in this collection are some of his most classic and enduring pieces of journalism, and 'Ambush at Fort Bragg', his fiercely satirical novella about sting TV. Funny, often savagely so, hard-hitting, wise, Wolfe remains a unique ...
Network Security: The Complete Reference
BRAGGThe Most Authoritative Volume Available on Network Security Includes a Security Dictionary and contributions from topical experts!
Joe Brown's Army: The Georgia State Line, 1862-1865
William Harris BraggJoseph E. Brown was governor of Georgia from 1861-1865.
Marriage on the Mend: Healing Your Relationship After ...
Clint BraggThis practical, realistic book identifies roadblocks that may stall relationship progress, recommends ideas to deepen intimacy, offers solutions to effectively handle past hurts and conflicts, and applies Scripture to every aspect of the ...
American History through Hollywood Film: From the Revolution ...
Melvyn StokesMarkS. Reinhart'sannotatedguide toLincolnfilms overmuchthe same period isless thoroughthan Thompson's andthe commentson individual films addressalimited rangeofissues,including howwellthe role ofLincoln isplayedandwhether ...
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