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Manchester United is acknowledged as the biggest club in the world with the largest number of fans, one of the best known stadiums in Old Trafford, and a roster of legendary players that includes four of the greatest of all time in George Best, Sir Bobby Charlton, Denis Law and Cristiano Ronaldo. It also had the greatest British manager of all time in Sir Alex Ferguson whose tally of 38 trophies included 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League crowns.This fully-illustrated A to Z includes all the great players from Duncan Edwards and the Busby Babes through to Ryan Giggs, the clubs longest serving player, and Wayne Rooney, the all-time leading scorer and the only player to have scored 250 goals for the Reds. The book also recalls the tragedy of the Munich air disaster in which 23 people lost their lives including eight first team players and the triumphs of the clubs first European Cup win at Wembley in 1968 and the Treble of 1999 in which they won the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League.

The Tudor age was a pivotal period of English history. In little more than a century, the nation was transformed from a medieval kingdom to a modern state, from an insignificant offshore island to a major world power.Life in Tudor England sparkles with colourful illustrations and a lively text. Discover what life was really like during more than 100 years of Tudor rule in this pivotal period of English history: how industry became an alternative to agriculture as a means of employment; the lavish fads, fashions and fun enjoyed by the rich; the hardships suffered by the poor as inflation spiralled. All is revealed in this enticing taste of days gone by.Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, particularly the other books in the Life in series: Medieval England, in a Monastery and Victorian Britain.

"Dr Finlays Casebook" is a delightful collection of episodic stories of Dr Finlay and his life in the fictional Scottish village of Tannochbrae during the inter-war years and based on A.J. Cronins own experiences as a doctor. The BBC went on to dramatise these stories on both television and radio during the 1960s and 70s, with the television adaption drawing weekly audiences of 12 million viewers. The characters were revived by ITV from 1993-96 and were adapted again for BBC radio in 2001 and 2002. This omnibus edition of "Doctor Finlay of Tannochbrae and Adventures of a Black Bag" revive Cronins masterpiece for a contemporary audience - stories which are tragic, funny and wry and which a celebration of Cronins tremendous talent.

The first English-language collection from one of Indias most hard-hitting writers, these poems brilliantly exemplify writing as an act of resistance. Militant, satirical, and biting, Kalyani Charal pulls no punches in eviscerating paternalistic - and patriarchal - bourgeois socialists who speak on behalf of others.Writing from lived experience, Charal delineates the bourgeois values that fuel the social machinery of caste oppression, while drawing parallels with social and racial marginalisation around the world. Thus, in her poetry, the specificity of Dalit lives in Bengal, a region which prides itself on its Leftist history and enlightened culture, and whose partition into India and Bangladesh has left a legacy of communal tension, refugees, and statelessness, is at the same time the universality of precarity, marginality and dispossession. Finally, there is space for love - wistful and full-throated, with an attentiveness to the natural world that speaks to her claim that "all Dalit woman writers are eco feminists".

1984. Girlo Wolf is born into a world of pickets and poverty. Life on The Rock is precious, but growing up is far from easy. Struggling with her mental health and the backlash of childhood trauma, she falls into a dark underworld of sex, drugs and alcohol. Driven by the stories of home, Girlo finds freedom in writing and strives to become a poet, discovering that her words are a vehicle to recovery and survivorhood.A gut-punching tribute to the reality of life in post-industrial Britain, Gemma June Howells debut novel is an authentic portrayal of the intergenerational struggles of working-class communities and one womans journey to empowerment."A testament to the joy and redemption of breaking the rules and breaking the mould." Rachel Trezise"An omnivorous mind." Niall Griffiths"Fierce, furious and heartfelt, Howells The Crazy Truth explodes from the page" Carly Holmes

From the elegance of the grand salons of Prideaux Place, Padstows most stately of homes, to the wild and remote Cornish coastline, Rosamunde Pilcher captured in her novels Cornwalls unique, diverse beauty and compelling charm. WINNER of the Gorsedh Kernows Holyer an Gof Awards 2023.Rosamunde Pilcher grew up near St Ives, publishing her first novel at the age of 25. Cornwall remained her long-standing inspiration with most of her novels set in this wonderfully diverse landscape. Her most famous novel, The Shell Seekers, catapulted Rosamunde to international fame and created a dedicated fan-base.This new Pitkin guidebook takes the reader on a tour of the key areas and places that inspired Pilchers creative writing. Clamber down the steep Bedruthan Steps and enjoy the traditional Cornish welcome in the beautiful harbour town of St Ives. St Michaels Mount, one of the most famous sights in Cornwall, sits majestically off shore while the sound of the waves battering the coastline is a key element in enjoying a visit to Lands End. These sites and many more informed Rosamunde Pilchers writing, making her novels and short stories some of the most popular and cherished around the world, several of which have been adapted for television.

The Essential George Boole: Logic, Love and Legacyis a captivating portrait of a brilliant mind and the family that shaped him. George Boole, a largely self-taught genius, as a youth mastered multiple languages and scientific disciplines and later developed symbolic logic and what is now called Boolean algebra, the foundation of modern computing. He rose from poverty to become a respected professor at Queens College Cork, now University College Cork. It is believed by some that he inspired Arthur Conan Doyles creation of Professor Moriarty, the arch-enemy of Sherlock Holmes. But Booles story isnt just about logical and mathematical prowess. He was married to a remarkable woman, educationalist Mary Everest. Their five remarkable daughters and subsequent generations carried on a legacy of brilliance, breaking barriers in science, medicine and literature. Geoffrey Hinton, George Booles great great-grandson, is the 2024 Nobel Laureate in Physics. Booles story as one of the founders of the digital age is one of perseverance, love and ideas that changed virtually everything.

In 2019, it looked like the electoral map of Britain had been changed for ever, with once solidly Labour constituencies voting Conservative for the first time. An epochal realignment seemed to be in train that saw the Conservative electoral coalition become much more northern and working class and Labour depending more on middle-class voters in the south. Only a few years later, the realignment lies in ruins.The Red Wall has returned to Labour, and its clear 2019 was a blip. Tories are now jostling amongst themselves to be seen as the heirs to Thatcher. Its almost like the promise of change and levelling up was a fever dream as political parties and voters revert to type.What happened? And what can be done? The Conservatives made a big promise to Red Wall voters in 2019, speaking openly about first-time Conservative voters lending their support and promising that this trust wouldnt be forgotten. They swept the Red Wall with a promise of big economic change.In reality, that was quickly forgotten and the realignment was put in the too-difficult box, in favour of Thatcherite cosplaying that appealed to a tiny core of Tory members but didnt address the real problems the country faced. But the politics behind it cannot be ignored.This book will address what went wrong with the so-called realignment and what needs to be done to revive it.

"And I struggle to find my place in this dark novel. I yearn for passion and despair for that is what makes good literature while Ishwari seeks a life of joy for herself and her son."A powerful novel from the author of Panty about a woman who runs away from home, seeking to free herself from the shackles of society and familial attachments, and instead devote her attentions to writing a novel. When she realises that her five year old son Roo has followed her, Ishwari struggles with her identity as a mother and the responsibilities that brings, versus the guilty knowledge that she cannot want her own child when his existence requires her to suppress her own dreams.Ishwari and Roo wander the streets at night, looking for a place to stay, until an elderly caretaker takes pity on them and offers them an empty room on the terrace of a guest house. Ishwari gets work as a caregiver to the handsome gentleman who lives next door, while Roo, who is lame, spends all day locked up in the room on the roof. Pulsating with raw energy, Abandon gives voice to the perpetual conflict between life and art.

In the dark alleys of human desperation, one truth remains: every soul has a price. Where Devils Stand is a chilling horror anthology that explores the twisted and terrifying consequences of encountering devils, whether metaphorical or real.Where Devils Stand invites readers into an anthology of gripping tales that explore the multifaceted nature of evil, the choices that define us, and the moments when we stand at the crossroads where devils appear.

I want, through this written record, to articulate what a rich blessing it is to be a fisherman. And I sense that there may somewhere be a mystery that has yet to be uncovered: a great and hidden truth lying at the heart of the anglers experience, a truth both simple and profound, the power and the importance of which are felt only by fishermen, because it is the irresistible summons of this shy and beautiful truth that takes hold of them, driving them to fish-filled waters in search of their happiness. Laurence Catlow, July 2001Once a Flyfisher is a sporting diary which follows the events of a season on the beautiful rivers of Yorkshire, Cumbria, Shropshire and Scotland.As he fishes through the summer months, the authors views unfold: forthright, at times extremely funny, unexpectedly moving and always thought-provoking.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most recognized structures in the world and to some, one of the most controversial. While there are many assumptions as to who conceived or designed the tower, there is no concrete evidence pointing to one person. The book chronicles the history of the eight-century old tower including why it leans, the construction of the belfry, and efforts made to stabilize the building over the years. The construction spanned three phases with great gaps in years due to wars, weather, and earthquakes. Featured in the book are archival photographs, chronology of events listing, additional reading and website recommendations, chapter notes, glossary, and index.

Perched along the banks of the Sydney Harbor, the Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic and recognizable structures in the world. It began in 1956 when a year-long international design competition was held. The winning design selected was from Jorn Utzon and the process of building the multi-purpose facility commenced in 1959. Construction was done in three stages over a 14-year span and was riddled with problems and delays through. The opera house was finally opened in 1973 in grand style with Queen Elizabeth II in attendance. Now, more than 8-million people visit the Sydney Opera house annually, attending the more than 3,000 events staged yearly. Featured in the book are archival photographs, chronology of events listing, additional reading and website recommendations, chapter notes, glossary, and index.

A fascinating exploration into the construction of the iconic Empire State Building in New York City. Learn how the construction was able to be completed in just one year and how assembly line techniques used in the auto industry were implemented in the construction of the building resulting in the unprecedented build time. The building of the Empire State Building was a result of a very coordinated, organized effort. The materials were prefabricated, labeled, and arrived at the site per a specific schedule so they could be used immediately. Food services were available on each floor so workers would not need to traverse up and down on breaks. These efforts directly impacted what still stands today, as the fastest build of a skyscraper in history. Featured in the book are archival photographs, chronology of events listing, additional reading and website recommendations, chapter notes, glossary, and index.

Learn how a man in France who longed for democracy and freedom set forth on a mission to build the ultimate symbol of freedom for America. This book chronicles Edouard de Laboulayes efforts to build the massive statue, how it was built, and ultimately transported in pieces to America where it makes its home to this day in New York Harbor. Interesting facts found throughout including how many sheets of copper were used, the number of stairs to climb to the top, and how many rivets were needed to secure the copper to the internal skeleton. Featured in the book are archival photographs, chronology of events listing, additional reading and website recommendations, chapter notes, glossary, and index.

The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognizable structures in the world and an engineering marvel. Construction began in 1933 and was completed in 1937. It faced many setbacks during the process. The book chronicles the building of the iconic bridge including how bridge builder, Joseph Strauss, found solutions for addressing the harsh environmental conditions to ensure the safety of travelers and shipping vessels. Factors such as water depth, height, span, bedrock stability, high winds, and the risk of earthquakes all had to be carefully considered. Also includes detailed and extraordinary efforts to ensure workers safety. Such precautions included netting to catch workers who fell while working and breathing equipment to protect workers from the harmful paint toxins were implemented. Featured in the book are archival photographs, chronology of events listing, additional reading and website recommendations, chapter notes, glossary, and index.

An intriguing exploration into the storied history of the White House. Starting with the burning of the building during the War of 1812, the book chronicles the many construction and renovation projects over the years. Includes detailed accounts of how the White House accommodations were tailored and personalized to each of the presidents including the addition of underground bunkers, meeting rooms, and tunnels, a bowling alley, swing jets, a tree house and more. Featured in the book are archival photographs, chronology of events listing, additional reading and website recommendations, chapter notes, glossary, and index.

The Last People Youd Expect is the second book from author Spencer Wise, following the publication of his 2018 debut, The Emperor of Shoes.

New York Times bestselling author Susan Dennard returns to paranormal romance with a suspenseful and darkly atmospheric summer mystery with fiery kisses and haunting melodies.Magpie Adams, a lonely teen pariah in the tourist town of Two Pines, finds her reputation in tatters after her ex-boyfriend cheated on her and then lied about it. With her only true friends being the dramatic Adeliade and her brooding twin brother Buck Taylor, Magpie finds solace in romance novels, and in noticing the tiny details that everyone else seems to miss.Things turn eerie when a museum exhibit honouring Two for Joy, the cult-classic romance filmed in that very town, gets vandalized: fake magpies are impaled with knitting needles, a mannequin is mutilated, blood is spilled. The town people brush it off as a prank. But Magpie knows better. Especially when the attacks seem to follow her.Magpie begins to suspect someone is recreating scenes from the movie, and she might be the stand-in for a missing woman from the 1970s: Becky, the forgotten body double whose face looks eerily like her own. Someone is covering up a decades-old death tied to the films crew. And someone doesnt want the truth revealed.As the mystery spirals toward murder, Magpie must use her uncanny empathy to uncover the past, and survive the present. Because Beckys story was never told.Until now.

Are we destined to merge with the machines weve created? What if the Singularity the moment of merger already happened? How would we know?The King and the Swarm argues that we already have. We did so via an always-on and increasingly omnipresent mesh of digital sensing points that spans the world, and of which you almost certainly have one in your pocket. The global transformation this has wrought reaches far beyond economics, reshaping politics, culture, sex, family, and even consciousness itself.