Download or read book From Servants of the Empire to Everyday Heroes written by Tobias Harper and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-02-13 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the twentieth century, the British Crown appointed around a hundred thousand people - military and civilian - in Britain and the British Empire to honours and titles. For outsiders, and sometimes recipients too, these jumbles of letters are tantalizingly confusing: OM, MBE, GCVO, CH, KB, or CBE. Throughout the century, this system expanded to include different kinds of people, while also shrinking in its imperial scope with the declining empire. Through these dual processes, this profoundly hierarchical system underwent a seemingly counter-intuitive change: it democratized. Why and how did the British government change this system? And how did its various publics respond to it? This study addresses these questions directly by looking at the history of the honours system in the wider context of the major historical changes in Britain and the British Empire in the twentieth century. In particular, it looks at the evolution of this hierarchical, deferential system amidst democratization and decolonization. It focuses on the system's largest-and most important-components: the Order of the British Empire, the Knight Bachelor, and the lower ranks of other Orders. By creatively analysing the politics and administration of the system alongside popular responses to it in diaries, letters, newspapers, and memoirs, Tobias Harper shows the many different meanings that honours took on for the establishment, dissidents, and recipients. He also shows the ways in which the system succeeded and failed to order and bring together divided societies.
Download or read book Love Inspired Suspense October 2014 Box Set 2 of 2 written by Laura Scott and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More of the suspense you love—now Love Inspired Suspense brings you six new titles, in two convenient bundles! Enjoy these contemporary heart-pounding tales of suspense, romance, hope and faith. This Love Inspired Suspense bundle includes Down to the Wire by Laura Scott, Covert Christmas by Hope White and Keeping Watch by Jane M. Choate. Look for six new inspirational suspense stories every month from Love Inspired Suspense!
Download or read book The Soup Sisters Family Cookbook written by Sharon Hapton and published by Appetite by Random House. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third cookbook in the bestselling Soup Sisters series, filled with treasured family recipes for you to make and share at home. Sharon Hapton started Soup Sisters in 2009, as a means of providing nutritious, delicious and comforting soup to women and children in need. What began as a single chapter in Calgary, Canada, has now spread to over 20 cities across North America. And with the recently launched Souper Kids program, children ages 8 to 17 are learning how to give back, too, and how to make a real difference in the lives of families who need it the most. In this compilation cookbook, the third in the bestselling Soup Sisters series, the focus is firmly on family. The Soup Sisters Family Cookbook is aimed at bringing loved ones together—in the kitchen, at the table, and as part of a wider community. The recipes inside will inspire you to do just that—be it by discovering a beloved family recipe passed down through generations, or by trying out one of the simpler soups aimed at getting budding young soup makers into the kitchen. Inside this collection you will find recipes for wholesome classics like Chicken Noodle and Italian Wedding alongside imaginative, kid-inspired creations like Dragon Soup, Cheeseburger Soup and Green Monster Soup. More than 100 contributors have shared soups for this book, including volunteers, home cooks, and chefs such as Yotam Ottolenghi, Nigella Lawson, Michael Smith, Elizabeth Baird, Anna Olson and Curtis Stone, as well as celebrity “souper” kids Logan Guleff, Abby Major, Zac Kara, and Skylar and Chloe Sinow! Filled with easy-to-follow recipes, and the wonderful stories behind them, The Soup Sisters Family Cookbook will bring warmth and inspiration to your family’s kitchen.
Download or read book BAESICS written by and published by Ernest Wamboye Wakhusama. This book was released on with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Harlequin Romantic Suspense October 2014 Box Set written by Rachel Lee and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for heart-racing romance and high-stakes suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles for one great price every month! SNOWSTORM CONFESSIONS (Conard County: The Next Generation) By New York Times bestseller Rachel Lee Needing a place to recuperate after being pushed off a mountain, Luke is at the mercy of his ex-wife, a nurse. When a snowstorm traps them together, old sparks fly, but there's an even greater risk—one that’s watching their every move. A SECRET COLTON BABY (The Coltons: Return to Wyoming) By Karen Whiddon When a baby he never knew he had is dropped on his doorstep, rodeo cowboy Theo Colton turns to his new cook, Ellie, to help out as nanny. But soon, Ellie’s past catches up with her, threatening all that Theo holds dear. THE AGENT'S SURRENDER By Kimberly Van Meter To prove his brother was no traitor, Holden faces off with the sexy agent who worked the case. But asking questions puts both their lives in jeopardy. Will their unexpected connection save them or burn them to the ground? CODY WALKER'S WOMAN By Amelia Autin When jaded special agent Cody Walker narrowly escapes a death trap, he finds himself at the center of an international conspiracy. With only the spitfire Keira Jones at his back, Cody soon realizes she’s his kind of woman.
Download or read book Why Put a Bow Tie on a Llama written by Celia Gaze and published by Practical Inspiration Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-10 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2021 SHORTLISTED TITLE*** Stressed and unhappy at work, Celia Gaze thought to herself one day: “Surely there must be more to life than this?” She resigned from her high-powered health management role and started transforming a neglected farm into an award-winning wedding venue. She faced nearly every type of challenge an entrepreneur can face – tribunals, near bankruptcy, court hearings, staff issues, system problems – and survived to tell the tale. But the moment that transformed her business from a struggle to a success was the moment she put a bow tie on a llama. Everyone thought she was crazy - why on earth would you do that? But it turns out that the ‘crazy’ ideas are often the ones that change your life. This book is a roadmap for uncovering your crazy idea and implementing it. From the pitfalls and problems to the practical details of making your idea happen, this is a roadmap for anyone who wants more out of life.
Download or read book The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki written by Jesse L Byock and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2005-06-30 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Composed in medieval Iceland, Hrolf's Saga is one of the greatest of all mythic-legendary sagas, relating half-fantastical events that were said to have occurred in fifth-century Denmark. It tells of the exploits of King Hrolf and of his famous champions, including Bodvar Bjarki, the 'bear-warrior': a powerful figure whose might and bear-like nature are inspired by the same legendary heritage as Beowulf. Depicting a world of wizards, sorceresses and 'berserker' fighters - originally members of a cult of Odin - this is a compelling tale of ancient magic. A work of timeless power and beauty, it offers both a treasury of Icelandic prose and a masterful gathering of epic, cultic memory, traditional folk tale and myths from the Viking age and far earlier.
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Music and Advertising written by James Deaville and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 954 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Handbook of Music and Advertising is an essential guide to the crucial role that music plays in relation to the audio or audiovisual advertising message, from the perspectives of its creation, interpretation, and reception. The book's unique three-part organization reflects this life cycle of an advertisement, from industry inception to mass-mediated text to consumer behaviour. Experts well versed in the practice, analysis, and empirical studies of the commercial message have contributed to the collection's forty-two chapters, which collectively represent the most ambitious and comprehensive attempt to date to address the important intersections of music and advertising. Handbook chapters are self-contained yet share borders with other contributions within a given section and across the major sections of the book, so readers can either study one topic of particular interest or read through to gain an understanding of the broader issues at stake. Within the book's Introduction, each editor has provided an overview of the unifying themes for the section for which they were responsible, with brief summaries of individual contributions at the beginnings of the sections. The lists of recommended readings at the end of chapters are intended to assist readers in finding further literature about the topic. An overview of industry practices by a music insider is provided in the Appendix, giving context for the three parts of the book.
Download or read book Focus On 100 Most Popular American 3D Films written by Wikipedia contributors and published by e-artnow sro. This book was released on with total page 1791 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Real written by Charlotte Gatlin and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coping with life’s trials and tribulations can be tough – with motherhood, life, divorce, bankruptcy, and cancer – Charly always knew the Lord heard her pleas and would carry her though.
Download or read book Motocross 2015 written by Steve Casper and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2014-07 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The greatest high-flying stars of off-road racing are featured in this bestselling calendar. Spectacular images by one of the sport's leading photographers, Simon Cudby, bring to life all the action, drama, skill, and grit of this incredible sport and the riders who race on the edge of speed.
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Download or read book Presentations 2nd Body Mind and Life Conference 1 3 october 2014 Men Tsee Khang written by Body, Mind and Life Department and published by Mentseekhang Documentation & Publication. This book was released on 2014-03-20 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INTRODUCTION Established in the year 2013, the Body, Mind and Life Department of Men-Tsee-Khang owes its origin to the 1st Body, Mind & Life Conference. This conference was hosted by Men-Tsee-Khang and blessed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in June 2013. It covered five major topics on the healthy and diseased states of body, mind and life as presented through the views and perspectives of Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan Medicine, Tibetan Astrology, and Modern Psychology. This conference and the unwavering guidance and support of the Director of Men-Tsee-Khang paved the way for the creation of this department.
Download or read book You Are a F cking Awesome Mom written by Leslie Anne Bruce and published by Seal Press. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A much-needed voice of encouragement for every woman who had a baby and lost her mind Sometimes, motherhood feels never-ending. A child is born, chaos ensues, and it seems like life will never return to normal. In You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom, award-winning journalist and Instagram star Leslie Anne Bruce acknowledges that, yes, motherhood is a total mind f*ck—but then she offers the self-empowerment lessons new mothers need to get through the psychic upheaval and emerge stronger than ever. After childbirth, a woman's body, her relationships, and her very sense of self are tested like never before. Bruce encourages readers to look past the sugarcoated truisms about the miracles of child-rearing in order to embrace the real joys of motherhood, spit-up stains and all. Loaded with unfettered support from a mom who has been through it all, You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom offers a lifeline of encouragement, inspiration, and community for the new mama who got a baby, lost her mind, and desperately wants to find herself again.
Download or read book Whitaker s Shorts 2016 The Year in Review written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its 148th edition Whitaker's Almanack is the definitive reference guide containing a comprehensive overview of every aspect of UK infrastructure and an excellent introduction to world politics. Available only as ebooks, Whitaker's Shorts are selected themed sections from Whitaker's 2016: portable and perfect for those with specific interests within the print edition. Whitaker's Shorts 2016: The Year in Review includes a digest of the 2014-15 year's events in the UK and abroad and articles covering subjects as diverse as Archaeology, Conservation, Business and Finance, Music, Dance, Film and Weather. There is also an A-Z listing of all the results for the major sporting events from Alpine Skiing through to Fencing, Football, Horse Racing, Rugby, Polo and Tennis.
Download or read book Russia EU Relations and the Common Neighborhood written by Irina Busygina and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-20 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining Russia–EU relations in terms of the forms and types of power tools they use, this book argues that the deteriorating relations between Russia and the EU lie in the deep differences in their preferences for the international status quo. These different approaches, combined with economic interdependence and geographic proximity, means both parties experience significant difficulties in shaping strategy and formulating agendas with regards to each other. The Russian leadership is well aware of the EU’s "authority orientation" but fails to reliably predict foreign policy at the EU level, whilst the EU realizes Russia’s "coercive orientation" in general, but cannot predict when and where coercive tools will be used next. Russia is gradually realizing the importance of authority, while the EU sees the necessity of coercion tools for coping with certain challenges. The learning process is ongoing but the basic distinction remains unchanged and so their approaches cannot be reconciled as long as both actors exist in their current form. Using a theoretical framework and case studies including Belarus, Georgia and Ukraine, Busygina examines the possibilities and constraints that arise when the "power of authority" and the "power of coercion" interact with each other, and how this interaction affects third parties.
Download or read book Waking up an Empath written by Kim Wuirch and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-12-28 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Waking Up an Empath: A Year in the Life of an Empath from Awakening to Spiritual Healer is the honest, often comical year in the life story of Kimberly Wuirch. Having been labeled as sensitive throughout her life, even by her mother, Kimberly finally finds out the reason why her emotions and moods are often heightened. She discovers that she is an empath. This book is based on one year of Kimberly’s life—from the shock of finding out she was an empath and learning what that meant, to the journey through spiritual awakening, and finally to becoming a healer, psychic, and medium. Her story is relatable to many people who are too afraid to let the world know of their abilities or who are only just discovering who they really are. Kimberly wrote this book to help other empaths realize that their thoughts, feelings, and sudden mood swings are all a normal part of being an empath and how difficult it is for those on the outside to fully understand what life is like for an empath. In the pages of this book, Kimberly is like the good and knowledgeable friend whom empaths can confide in when it comes to their own spiritual awakening and the fears and challenges that brings up. There are not only words on the pages of this book. There is also love and compassion for a journey Kimberly knows all too well.
