Gillian Shephard was one of John Major′s most loyal Cabinet Ministers. Serving in two Cabinet posts – Agriculture, Education and Employment, she was a key member of his team in government. In this unique book she analyses power and what it means
The advent of the Troubles was a deeply traumatic experience for her. Brought up in a ‘mixed’ community she watched in disbelief and horror as that community disintegrated under the impact of inter-communal violence. She became increasingly involved
A lively description of some notable battles fought by the Black Watch between 1939 and 1952. 29 b&w photos, 16 b&w illustrations.
The title of this book, Watch for a Cloud of Dust, came about because of a former employer of Dr. McCormack, Dr. Max Foreman. Dr. Foreman, an enthusiastic and excellent veterinarian, worked at a fast pace and believed in making farm calls quickly. “H
This memoir/autobiography celebrates 50 years of Junior Recruit service to our navy. Established in 1960 and decommissioned in 1984 the story follows the life of a 15 year old inducted into the service for twelve years in 1968 and sent to Vietnam on
“Memoirs of a Watch Case Engraver″ was composed from 1941 to 1942 by Fritz Baumgartner and translated from German to English in 2007 by his great-grandson Brian Pittman. This story recounts the hardships and successes of one family during the late 19
Author Ramsey, who lived alone for 266 days in the Arctic, tells of how he coped with the long, cold darkness in the remote Brooks Range of northwest Alaska.
First published in an Italian-language anti-fascist newspaper in Switzerland in 1944, this remarkable book tells the story of Lieutenant Pinto, appointed Italian liaison officer to the Scottish Black Watch Regiment.Based on the author′s own experienc
At Borough Farm, on North Devon’s rugged, spectacular coast, David Kennard and his dogs are embarking on a new shepherding year.Part diary of one man and his remarkable dogs, part Herriot-like homage to the countryside and its characters, A Shepherd′
This is a collection of personal pieces. The Introduction deals with Roazen’s experiences attending clinical case conferences at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center in 1964-65, and what he learned about psychoanalytic psychology there. Chapter 1 m
