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The true story of Edward Windsor and Wallis Simpson's involvement with the Nazi regime, and the post-war cover-up.
Where does the Queen live? Who will be the next king? Does Prince George have any pets? Find the answers and much more in this concise introduction to the royal family, covering the most senior royals, how they are related, their homes and much more. You'll also discover some cool facts about the family. Find out who Prince Philip once called "a plum pudding" and which royal was in the Olympics!
From Simon & Schuster, Life and Death of a Druid Prince by Anne Ross and Don Robbins examine how the discovery of Lindow Man revealed the secrets of a lost civilization. This thrilling human drama and spellbinding scientific discovery—the most sensational archaeological find of the decade—unlocks the mysteries of the Druid past and leaves readers mesmerized and eagerly turning the page.
Charles III was one of the kings of Spain during the Bourbon dynasty who ruled from 1759 to 1788. He was born in Madrid, Spain, in 1716 and lived a privileged life as the second son of King Philip V. Charles III was educated by the Jesuits and was trained to become a military officer, but he later decided to pursue a career in public administration. He served as governor of Naples and Sicily, where he implemented policies aimed at improving the economy, reducing corruption, and promoting agriculture. When Charles III became king of Spain in 1759 at the age of 42, he inherited a country that was in dire economic, political, and social crisis. He embarked on a series of reforms that aimed to modernize Spain and bring it in line with the European powers. Charles implemented policies aimed at improving public health, reducing poverty, and promoting education. He also reorganized the Spanish army, established a new system of taxation, and supported scientific research. Charles III left a lasting legacy as a reformer who modernized Spain, restored its economic and military power, and improved the welfare of its people.
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SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SHOW, FROM THE NETWORK BEHIND THE WALKING DEAD '[W]hen I found Rice's work I absolutely loved how she took that genre and (...) made [it] feel so contemporary and relevant' Sarah Pinborough, bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes '[Rice wrote] in the great tradition of the gothic' Ramsey Campbell, bestselling author of The Hungry Moon After a 15 year wait LESTAT is back in Anne Rice's long awaited new Vampire Chronicles novel. The vampire world is in crisis - their kind have been proliferating out of control and, thanks to technologies undreamed of in previous centuries, they can communicate as never before. Roused from their earth-bound slumber, ancient ones are in thra...
In the last decade, the topic of motherhood has emerged as a distinct and established field of scholarly inquiry. A cursory review of motherhood research reveals that hundreds of scholarly articles have been published on almost every motherhood theme imaginable. The Encyclopedia of Motherhood is a collection of approximately 700 articles in a three-volume, A-to-Z set exploring major topics related to motherhood, from geographical, historical and cultural entries to anthropological and psychological contributions. In human society, few institutions are as important as motherhood, and this unique encyclopedia captures the interdisciplinary foundation of the subject in one convenient reference. The Encyclopedia is a comprehensive resource designed to provide an understanding of the complexities of motherhood for academic and public libraries, and is written by academics and institutional experts in the social and behavioural sciences.