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The heartbreaking story of the boys, some as young as twelve, who fought and died in the trenches of the First World War, completely revised and updated in this new edition.

The ability to speak clearly, fluently and persuasively is essential to students in all courses of study. This text discusses a wide range of speaking occasions, such as giving a seminar or a project presentation.

The most astonishing result of her search for her missing son if that she finds him, a million to one chance. Includes an interview with the grand daughter (now aged 91) of Angela Mond, now the only person alive to remember the courageous lady.

Ideal as a guide for the student as well as the practising engineer, this book deals with a variety of forms of written work, such as technical letters, reports, instructions, specifications, as well as verbal presentations. It offers templates for use in report writing and formal presentations, encouraging individuals to choose the best means available to present their work effectively.

Drawing on long-forgotten memoirs, diaries and letters written by the men who enlisted, Richard tells the riveting story of Kitchener's volunteers, before they went to fight.

Continuing to provide invaluable guidance, even after the course has finished, the book also includes chapters on how to prepare a CV, applying for a job, and how to succeed at interview. schovat popis

This title tells the story of the wives and children who were left behind as their husbands, fathers, and brothers fought and died in the First World War. The book features 50 interviews, private diaries, and a collection of unpublished letters written by the soldiers to their families back home.

Ein Fußballspiel zwischen den Frontlinien, eine ungenehmigte Waffenruhe und gemeinsames Feiern am Heiligen Abend 1914: Deutsche und Alliierte begegneten sich im Ersten Weltkrieg nicht nur als Feinde. Anhand unveröffentlichter Zeugnisse, Briefe und Tagebücher spürt Richard van Emden viele solcher unerwarteten Momente auf, in denen sie sich als Menschen ohne Waffen gegenüber stehen. Er zeichnet viele persönliche Schicksale nach und zeigt, welche Auswirkungen der Erste Weltkrieg für den Einzelnen und das Zusammenleben im Alltag abseits der Front hatte.