Penguin Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations Jenkins Simon

LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This changeful place became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand estates of Georgian splendour. It swelled with industry and became the centre of the largest empire in history. And having risen from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world • From the prehistoric occupants of the Thames Valley to the preoccupied commuters of today, Simon Jenkins brings together the key events, individuals and trends in London's history to create a matchless portrait of the capital. He masterfully explains the battles that determined how London was conceived and built and especially the perennial conflict between money and power

In Zero Degrees of Empathy: A New Theory of Human Cruelty and Kindness Simon Baron-Cohen takes fascinating and challenging new look at what exactly makes our behaviour uniquely human • How can we ever explain human cruelty? • We have always struggled to understand why some people behave in the most evil way imaginable, while others are completely self-sacrificing. Is it possible that - rather than thinking in terms of 'good' and 'evil' - all of us instead lie somewhere on the empathy spectrum, and our position on that spectrum can be affected by both genes and our environments? • Why do some people treat others as objects? Why is empathy our most precious resource? And does a lack of it always mean a negative outcome? • From the Nazi concentration camps of World War Two to the playgrounds of today, Simon Baron-Cohen examines empathy, cruelty and understanding in a groundbreaking study of what it means to be human

This practical series includes a number of specialist titles which help students communicate more effectively. Each book contains over 60 tests and over 500 key words and expressions. They are ideal for class use or self-study • Test Your Professional English: Marketing is one in a series of ten useful Test Your Professional English books • This thoroughly revised and updated edition features 60 clear and simple tests for students and professionals. The book is organized into 8 sections and covers over 500 key words and expressions in areas such as product management, pricing, promotion, market research, planning and international marketing

From the great citadels of Caernarvon, Harlech, Powis and Beaumaris in the north, to the Victorian glories of Cardiff in the south, St David's cathedral ('the loveliest church in Wales') in the west to the exquisite little hill church of Patrishow in the east, from Plas Newydd above the Menai Straits to the romantic citadel of Carreg Cennan in the heart of the country, the buildings of Wales embody its history and are the equal of any in the British Isles. Simon Jenkins has travelled, it seems, every mile of the country to celebrate, and in some cases to find the very best of them, and irresistibly conveys in this book his enthusiasm for them. Cumulatively they amount to a cultural history of Wales by one of its most devoted sons. Anyone who is visiting Wales or who loves it will want to own this glorious book

Manchester, 1941 • Christmas is the season for family and friends, and this year the railway girls will need each other more than ever • Cordelia appears to have the perfect life. When her daughter Emily arrives home unexpectedly, she can't wait to introduce her to her friends. But when things don't go to plan, Cordelia must decide where her loyalty lies • Things aren't going too smoothly for Alison either. Her beloved boyfriend has yet to propose, but there's a charity fundraiser dance and she's dressed up specially. Surely, tonight must be the night • Colette's friends are envious of her devoted husband; he meets her after every shift on the railway, and accompanies her around town. But Colette has a secret, one that will change her life - if only she knew who to confide in

The seventh heart-warming, uplifting instalment in the much-loved Railway Girls series is available to pre-order now! • Manchester, 1943 • Emily is enjoying her new job as a station porter until she learns that a trusted friend at work may be involved in something underhand • Persephone's romance with Matt is blossoming - but can two people from such different walks of life really make a go of it? • All is going well with wedding planning for Mabel until someone divulges a secret about Harry, which could threaten their future • As war rages around them, the railway girls must face their own battles. With the support of one another, will they make the right decisions when it comes to matters of the heart?

For more than twenty years after 1793, the French army was supreme in continental Europe. How did Britain survive and eventually win a generation-long war against a regime which at its peak commanded many times the resources? • From Roger Knight, established by the multi-award winning The Pursuit of Victory as 'an authority ... none of his rivals can match' (N.A.M. Rodger), Britain Against Napoleon is the first book to explain how the British state successfully organised itself to overcome Napoleon - and how very close it came to defeat • For more than twenty years after 1793, the French army was supreme in continental Europe. How was it that despite multiple changes of government and the assassination of a Prime Minister, Britain survived and eventually won a generation-long war against a regime which at its peak in 1807 commanded many times the resources and manpower? • This book looks beyond the familiar exploits (and bravery) of the army and navy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

Manchester, 1942 • A new year brings new hope for the railway girls • Alison's romance with the charming Dr Maitland is blossoming, but then she is posted away from Manchester. Working in a canteen isn't part of her plan, nor is meeting her beau's old girlfriend - one who just happens to want him back • Margaret is supportive of her friend's new relationship until she realises exactly who he is. Torn between keeping her secret and warning Alison, she turns to Joan for help • Working in Lost Property wouldn't be Joan's first choice of job, but with a baby on the way she knows she can't continue being a station porter. As she looks to the future, can she put the troubles of her past behind her?

From the world's first fashion psychologist, a pioneering guide to a calmer, happier and more confident you • What you wear affects your mood, how you feel about yourself and how others think about you. How you dress matters • As a qualified therapist, designer, fashion PR and former model, Dawnn Karen understands better than anyone the intimate relationship between what you wear and how you feel. Working with clients that are stuck in a rut, Karen shows people how to use clothes to express their identity, build their self-confidence and work through wardrobe hang-ups • In Dress Your Best Life, Karen draws on her research and client work, teaching you how to • - reduce anxiety through colour choices • - dress to match or lift your mood • - maintain cultural identity when dressing • - project power at home and work • This book will help you harness the power of clothes to change your life

Полная история культового футбольного клуба: слава, скандалы, звезды и его непреходящее влияние на итальянскую жизнь • "Ювентус" полностью доминирует в итальянской игре. Родина некоторых из самых громких имен в спорте, она завоевывала титул за титулом, трофей за трофеем. Однако параллельно с успехом и мифом существует и более мрачная реальность. На протяжении ста лет клуб и его владельцы-миллиардеры, семья Аньелли, были синонимами договорных матчей, допинга, политических махинаций и многого другого. Хотя "Ла Веккья Синьора" остается самой поддерживаемой командой Италии, ее также больше всего презирают • Юве! рассказывает историю великой спортивной династии Италии, рассказывая о триумфах и трагедиях семьи Аньелли и о таких легендах, как Бониперти, Дель Пьеро, Роналду, которые были их спортивными эмиссарами на протяжении почти столетия