The Memoir of the Last Tsar of Bulgaria, from Monarchy to Democracy
During World War II, most of Europe’s last monarchies collapsed. Under Tsar Boris III, Bulgaria had been a reluctant ally of Hitler’s Germany, refusing to send troops to fight the Soviets and resisting the Holocaust. But after Boris died in 1943, the Red Army entered the country, and communists executed much of the royal family and sent the ......
This book explores China from the time of Maos rule to the crisis that unfolded at Tiananmen Square in 1989, through the eyes of Ross Terrill, a journalist, advisor, and professor. Terrill links his travels with Chinas history and enriches each page with voices from village, town and city.
Bean Stew, Blisters, Blockades and Benders: The True Story of a Peace Activist in Thatcher'sBritain
...Insights into how individual action can play a role in avoiding Armageddon.' Billy Bragg
Terrific thoroughly engaging and a real page-turner wonderfully evocative, thought-provoking and a fascinating window into a world which until recently seemed almost old-fashioned, but now has a particular resonance in our ......
Life in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is no party ... or so we thought. In Saudi Arabia Undercover, expat Harper Walsh busts this myth with true stories of homemade alcohol, pill popping, parties staffed by pretty Ethiopian girls in expat gated compounds, smuggled bacon sandwiches and frequent trips over the border into Bahrain for booze and sex.
Based on personal interviews, the narrative follows 15 selected former members of aircrew during their respective training and tours of duty with XV Squadron. The stories reveal their thoughts, concerns, hopes and fears as they struggle to complete a tour of duty, which consisted of flying night after night, over heavily defended enemy territory.
A portrait of the The Pennine Way, Britain's oldest and best known long-distance footpath, stretching for 268 miles from the Derbyshire Peak District to the Scottish Borders. It charts the path's remarkable history, and walkers past and present relate their experiences of this commanding, exhilarating and complex path.
Confessions of a Serial Songwriter is an amusing and poignant memoir about songwriter Shelly Peikens journey from young girl falling under the spell of magical songs to working professional songwriter writing hits of her own. Its about growing up, the creative process-the highs and the lows, the conflicts that arise between motherhood and ......
