In the spring of 1992, Nat Philbrick was in his late thirties, living with his family on Nantucket, feeling stranded & longing for that thrill of victory he once felt after winning a national sailing championship in his youth. Was it a midlife crisis? It was certainly a watershed for the journalist-turned-stay-at-home dad, who impulsively decided to throw his hat into the ring, or water, again. With the bemused approval of his wife & children, Philbrick used the off-season on the island as his solitary training ground, sailing his tiny Sunfish to its remotest corners, experiencing the haunting beauty of its tidal creeks, inlets, & wave-battered sandbars. On ponds, bays, rivers, & finally at the championship on a lake in the heartland of America, he sailed through storms & memories, racing for the prize, but finding something unexpected about himself instead. ...

This book presents a fascinating introduction to the British involvement in the Second World War. It covers some of the most dramatic events of the War, including the Dunkirk evacuations, the Battle of Britain, the Battle of the Atlantic, fighting in the deserts of North Africa & the jungles of southeast Asia & the D-Day landings. The book is illustrated with a wide variety of different pictures including contemporary photographs, posters & cartoons. It features maps, "es from major figures & popular songs. For those who want to explore the Second World War further, internet links, books, films & places to visit are listed at the back of the book. ...

This is an engrossing sticker book to keep children busy for hours. It is packed with characters to dress in historically accurate uniforms & costumes, from U-boat commanders, snipers & paratroopers to resistance fighters & air raid wardens. The simple text contains fascinating facts about fighting & life during the Second World War, written in consultation with a historian. It also contains over 200 stickers. ...

The Second World War was a seminal event in world history. The story of its battles & key events is a familiar one, but The Second World War in 100 Objects offers a unique perspective on this global phenomenon by tracing its history through its objects, such as iconic items like the British Spitfire, the George Cross & Adolf Hitler`s personal revolver, to personal objects which tell the poignant stories of individuals & official documents, maps & orders. Fully illustrated, each entry will be accompanied by Approx. 500 words of text which will put the item in context & highlight its significance. ...

The Second World War was a seminal event in world history. The story of its battles & key events is a familiar one, but The Second World War in 100 Objects offers a unique perspective on this global phenomenon by tracing its history through its objects, such as iconic items like the British Spitfire, the George Cross, & Adolf Hitler`s personal revolver, to personal objects which tell the poignant stories of individuals & official documents, maps & orders. Fully illustrated, each entry is accompanied by Approx. 500 words of text putting the item in context & highlighting its significance. ...

Second-hand Time is the latest work from Svetlana Alexievich, winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature for inventing `a new kind of literary genre`. Here she brings together the voices of dozens of witnesses to the collapse of the USSR in a formidable attempt to chart the disappearance of a culture & to surmise what new kind of man may emerge from the rubble. Fashioning a singular, polyphonic literary form by combining extended individual monologues with a collage of voices, Alexievich creates a magnificent requiem to a civilization in ruins, a brilliant, poignant & unique portrait of post-Soviet society out of the stories of ordinary women & men. ...

The popularity of second hand & vintage shopping reflects our interest in exploring more eco-friendly consuming & also satisfies our ongoing fascination with objects that have a history. Add to that the fascinating secondhand culture of a city & you have a way of delving into both the past & present life around you while you shop for objects that you won't find in your average chain store or shopping mall. ' Secondhand & Vintage London' gives you an insider's guide to the best shops & markets for almost anything you would want to buy. The first part of the book is organised into sections by types of objects. All the key information you need to know (address, contact details, website & opening hours) is provided along with a brief description of the shop or stall. The second part of the book is organized by area so if you are in a particular neighbourhood you can visit any of the shops- colour coded to the types of objects they sell. Each district has a useful map & a QR so that you can connect to interactive maps specially created for this book. There is a special section of the book devoted to London's hidden gems. In addition, the author has interviewed the owners of particularly interesting shops & asked local residents for recommendations of where to grab a coffee or a bite to eat. Whether you live in London or you are visiting the city, this guide provides everything you need to find those special places. It is not about buying cheaply, but about affording more! ...

The popularity of secondhand & vintage shopping reflects our interest in exploring more eco-friendly consuming & also satisfies our ongoing fascination with objects that have a history. Add to that the fascinating secondhand culture of a city & you have a way of delving into both the past & present life around you while you shop for objects that you won`t find in your average chain store or shopping mall. ` Secondhand & Vintage Berlin` gives you an insider`s guide to the best shops & markets for almost anything you would want to buy. The first part of the book is organised into sections by types of objects. All the key information you need to know (address, contact details, website & opening hours) is provided along with a brief description of the shop or stall. The second part of the book is organised by area so if you are in a particular neighbourhood you can visit any of the shops, colour coded to the types of objects they sell. Each district has a useful map & a QR so that you can connect to interactive maps specially created for this book. There is a special section of the book devoted to Berlin`s hidden gems including places that reflect its past as a divided city. In addition, the author has interviewed the owners of particularly interesting shops & asked local residents for recommendations on where to grab a coffee or a bite to eat. Whether you live in Berlin or you are visiting the city, this guide provides everything you need to find those special places. It is not about buying cheaply, but about affording more! ...

The culture of thriftiness runs deep in New Yorkers. The immigrants of the Lower East Side knew about h&-me-downs, mending & making-do, pushcarts & the rag-&-bone pickers; in 1921 the actress Fanny Brice sang about ' Secondhand Rose' in the Ziegfeld Follies. Covering Manhattan plus Williamsburg & downtown Brooklyn, this new volume in our popular series provides an insider's guide to the best shops & markets for almost anything you would want to buy. The first part of the book is organised into sections by type of object. All the key information you need to know (address, contact details, website & opening hours) is provided along with a brief description of the shop or stall. The second part of the book is organised by area so if you are in a particular neighbourhood you can visit any of the shops. Each district has a useful map & a QR so that you can connect to interactive maps specially created for this book. There are interviews with some of the shop owners & a special chapter devoted to New York's hidden gems, as well as a list of places to grab a coffee or a bite to eat in each neighbourhood when you need a break from shopping. Whether you live in New York or are visiting this exciting city, ' Secondhand & Vintage New York' provides everything you need to know. It is not about buying cheaply, but about affording more! ...

From the bouquinistes along the banks of the Seine to the lively flea markets dotted around the city, secondhand & vintage is a part of Paris. Covering the breadth of the city, this new volume in our popular series provides an insider's guide to the best shops & markets for almost anything you would want to buy. The first part of the book is organised into sections by type of object. All the key information you need to know (address, contact details, website & opening hours) is provided along with a brief description of the shop or stall. The second part of the book is organised by area so if you are in a particular neighbourhood you can visit any of the shops. Each district has a useful map & a QR so that you can connect to interactive maps specially created for this book. There are interviews with some of the shop owners & a special chapter devoted to the hidden gems of Paris, with a detailed guide to the Puces de St-Ouen, the biggest flea market in the world. The author also tells you the best local cafes where you can sip an espresso or have a bite to eat while you watch the world go by. Whether you live in Paris or are visiting this romantic city, ' Secondhand & Vintage Paris' provides everything you need to know. It is not about buying cheaply, but about affording more! ...