Martin Howard Knihy







Shaun the Sheep: Flock to the Seaside
- 112 stránek
- 4 hodiny čtení
Characters from the CBBC and Aardman series Shaun the Sheep step from screen to page in the third book in illustrated fiction series Tales from Mossy Bottom Farm.
The third and much anticipated final instalment in the highly-praised Witches at War! series. The previous book in the series ended with a shocking revelation. Now, Sam and her mentor, the incompetent and rude but strangely likeable Esmelia Sniff, have been separated and evil is beginning to dominate the world.
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Soggy Moor
- 111 stránek
- 4 hodiny čtení
Characters from the CBBC and Aardman series Shaun the Sheep step from screen to page in the 2nd book in illustrated fiction series Tales from Mossy Bottom Farm
The Three Musketeers
- 56 stránek
- 2 hodiny čtení
Follow the exciting adventure of D'Artagnan as he desperately tries to fight for a place as one of the King's Musketeers, in this gripping retelling of Alexandre Dumas' classic story. Will D'Artagnan have the courage, bravery and skill to join the finest swordsmen in all of France?
Compelling study of the British campaigns in India during the Napoleonic Wars. Focuses on the campaigns of Arthur Wellesley - later Duke of Wellington - and General Lake.
Napoleon's Doctors: The Medical Services of the Grande Armee
- 256 stránek
- 9 hodin čtení
Focusing on the medical services of Napoleon's Grande Armée, this account reveals the challenges faced by doctors and soldiers during Napoleonic warfare. It includes firsthand testimonies that illustrate Napoleon's complex relationship with his sick and wounded troops, as well as the struggles of army doctors seeking respect amidst brutal campaigns in Egypt, the Peninsular War, Russia, and ultimately at Waterloo. The narrative captures both the dedication of these medical professionals and the harsh realities of military life.
An hilarious look at the germs that live with us every day and their battle to take control of our bodies; with a message - BE SURE TO WASH YOUR HANDS!
Illustrated with maps, photographs of Walcheren today, and contemporary images from the Dutch archives. Provides a medically informed (but easily understandable) account of the mysterious fever which decimated the expeditionary force and blighted the British army for the remainder of the Napoleonic Wars.
Napoleon's Poisoned Chalice: The Emperor and His Doctors on St Helena
- 256 stránek
- 9 hodin čtení
Set during Napoleon Bonaparte's imprisonment on St. Helena, the narrative explores the complex interactions between the former emperor and six medical men tasked with his care. Each doctor faces unique challenges, including court martial and the pressures of misdiagnosis, against a backdrop of political intrigue as Governor Hudson Lowe scrutinizes their every action. The story delves into themes of isolation, professional rivalry, and the moral dilemmas encountered as they navigate the consequences of their roles in the life and death of a historical icon.