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D-Day to Victory: The Diaries of a British Tank Commander
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D-Day to Victory: The Diaries of a British Tank CommanderD-Day to Victory: The Diaries of a British Tank Commander

Tank Commander Sgt Trevor Greenwood of C Squadron, the 9th Royal Tank Regiment, sailed for France in June 1944 as part of the Allied invasion of Normandy. From D-Day until April 1945, he kept a daily diary of his experiences of the final push through France and into Germany, often writing in secret and in terrible conditions. Under fire, outgunned and facing a bitter winter, he never loses his moral compass or his sense of humour - finding time to brew tea and maintain morale with characterful British reserve.
 
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Companion to Contemporary Black British Culture
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Companion to Contemporary Black British CultureThe Companion to Contemporary Black British Culture is the first comprehensive reference book to provide multidisciplinary coverage of the field of black cultural production in Britain. The publication is of particular value because despite attracting growing academic interest in recent years, this field is still often subject to critical and institutional neglect. For the purpose of the Companion, the term 'black' is used to signify African, Caribbean and South Asian ethnicities, while at the same time addressing the debates concerning notions of black Britishness and culture
 
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History of Britain by Simon Schama v.1-3
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History of Britain by Simon SchamaHistory of Britain by Simon Schama Simon Schama's magesterial book (2000-2002) encompasses over 5000 years of Britain's history
  • vol. 1 - At the Edge of the World? 3000 BC–AD 1603 
  • vol. 2 - The British Wars 1603–1776; 
  • vol. 3 - The Fate of Empire 1776–2000.
 
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Newsademic nr 224 – British and American English edition (with activities) 29 May 2014
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Newsademic nr 224 – British and American English edition (with activities) 29 May 2014Newsademic nr 224 – British and American English edition (with activities) 29 May 2014

Newsademic is an easy-to-understand international newspaper, written and edited in a style that assists English Language teaching and learning. Newsademic is a fortnightly publication (20 articles) and associated website. Both British and American English versions of the newspaper are available. The easy-to-read newspaper features the top world news stories that have made headlines during the previous two weeks.
 
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Newsademic nr 223 – British and American English edition (with activities) 15 May 2014
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Newsademic nr 223 – British and American English edition (with activities) 15 May 2014Newsademic nr 223 – British and American English edition (with activities) 15 May 2014

Newsademic is an easy-to-understand international newspaper, written and edited in a style that assists English Language teaching and learning. Newsademic is a fortnightly publication (20 articles) and associated website. Both British and American English versions of the newspaper are available. The easy-to-read newspaper features the top world news stories that have made headlines during the previous two weeks.
 
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