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The Rivals
By the celebrated presenter of Radio 4's Today programme James Naughtie, this book offers a penetrating view of the relationship between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.
Duty and Sacrifice
"At the outbreak of war there existed considerably less than 2,000 Fettesians scattered throughout the world, and of that number some eight or nine hundred were over forty years of age. Yet 1,094 O.F.s joined up; 246, or nearly one-quarter, made the supreme sacrifice. They enlisted in every arm of the Service: on Sea, on Land and in the Air.They fought on no less than twenty-five Fronts, and representatives were to be found in the Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, South African and Newfoundland Corps as well as in the Indian Army.Roughly, out of every ten Fettesians who served, two were awarded decorations and four mentioned in despatches.There are seven instances of two brothers being kill...
The Transformation of Edinburgh
This is a study of the physical transformation of Edinburgh in the nineteenth century.
Engines of Privilege
'Thoroughly researched and written with such calm authority, yet makes you want to scream with righteous indignation' John O'Farrell 'We can expect the manifesto-writers at the next general election to pass magpie-like over these chapters ... The appeal to act is heartfelt' Financial Times ___________________ Includes a new chapter, 'Moving Ahead?' Britain's private, fee-paying schools are institutions where children from affluent families have their privileges further entrenched through a high-quality, richly-resourced education. Engines of Privilege contends that, in a society that mouths the virtues of equality of opportunity, of fairness and of social cohesion, the educational apartheid ...
The Companion Guide to Edinburgh and the Borders
Long overdue: Revised, updated, freshly-illustrated Edinburgh joins the Companion Guide series, informative on Edinburgh's - and Scotland's - past and present. Edinburgh is one of Europe's most elegant and cosmopolitan cities, the Old Town rebuilt on the medieval street plan after being burned down by the English in 1544, and the eighteenth-century classical New Town more extensive thananything else of its kind in Europe. Edinburgh was the capital of an independent kingdom for more than two hundred and fifty years, and it has the air of a capital, with buildings where kings were born or where some of their moreprominent subjects were assassinated, streets once trodden by Mary Queen of Scots ...
The Independent Schools Guide 2011-2012
All parents want their child to be happy and successful at school, but few decisions are harder than identifying the right school for your child. The Independent Schools Guide, now in its 17th edition, provides all the guidance and advice needed to make the most informed decisions. The book includes an extstensive reference section for over 2,000 schools; details on fee planning, scholarships and bursaries; guidance for overseas parents, including language support and guardianship; and detailed profiles of over 200 schools and colleges. For any parent, guardian or carer who is considering the independent sector, the Guide is the definitive reference source.
Youth at War
The Second World War was the cause of more civilian casualties, many of them young people, than of military. In Britain, young people were on the front line, facing the threat of enemy invasion and the fragmentation of daily life. Their education was disrupted as their schools were taken over by government, the military and ARP; as pupils were evacuated and staff conscripted; curriculum was diluted and part-time schooling instituted; and concerns over food and accommodation increased. Along with the physical dangers of bombing and the increased disease caused by deprivation and social dislocation, youngsters endured psychological and emotional pressure from anxieties over home and family. Yo...
The ECIS International Schools Directory 2009/10
The 'ECIS International Schools Directory 2009/10' contains up-to-date facts on more than 800 schools worldwide and comprehensive details of over 570 of them which are ECIS members.
