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Tim Perry

    Západ USA: Národní parky: Turistický průvodce
    Ireland
    Dublin
    USA : the rough guide
    Lifesavers And Body Snatchers
    Escape No More
    • Lifesavers And Body Snatchers

      • 552pagine
      • 20 ore di lettura

      The perception of medical care on the Great War battlefield often evokes images from the American Civil War, but this is a misconception. Medical care, particularly within Canadian services, was advanced and continuously evolving, resulting in a significantly higher number of wounded soldiers saved than lost. The experiences of civilian doctors who served in the military during the war led to important changes in Canada’s health policies, particularly after the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic, which claimed 50,000 Canadian lives. Ironically, the war, despite its devastation, propelled advancements in both military and civilian health care. However, the narrative extends beyond medical progress; it also unveils the disturbing exploitation of human body parts during the conflict. Tim Cook has dedicated over a decade to uncovering the hidden history of Canadian doctors who harvested body parts from fallen soldiers, sending at least 1,200 individual specimens, including brains and bones, to the Royal College of Surgeons in London. These body parts were not only stored but also displayed in exhibitions in London, Montreal, and Hamilton in the early 1920s. This work provides a comprehensive medical history of the Canadian forces during the Great War and examines the medical advancements that emerged from such a tragic period.

      Lifesavers And Body Snatchers2022
      4,2
    • Escape No More

      • 406pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      Set against the backdrop of the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic, the story follows Braun Gruber, who rises to become an FBI Untouchable, challenging notorious figures like Al Capone and Mussolini. His relentless pursuit of justice intertwines with a passionate quest for the elusive woman he loves, leading him into the dangerous realms of espionage and moral dilemmas. The narrative blends mystery and romance, revealing the complexities of the characters around Braun, ultimately leading to a gripping confrontation with the dark forces of power.

      Escape No More2020
      4,5
    • Dublin

      • 192pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      No visit to Dublin is complete without a stroll round the lawns of Trinity College, an evening sampling the Guinness and the conversation at a few pubs, and a bit of shopping down O'Connell Street. This lavishly illustrated Eyewitness Travel Guide provides all that and more, including detailed maps, fully updated floor plans of the major museums, and excursions to the Wicklow Mountains and Newgrange. In short, this is the indispensable guide to the delights of the Irish capital.

      Dublin2003
      4,0
    • Průvodce Západ USA – Národní parky patří do početné skupiny světoznámých bedekrů nakladatelství Rough Guides, které jsou proslulé svým mimořádným záběrem a rozsahem a současně přesností, aktuálností a také poutavým stylem. Aktualizované vydání průvodce přináší množství informací o nejznámějších přírodních skvostech této rozlehlé oblasti, jako jsou národní parky Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon a mnohé další. Informuje také o známých amerických velkoměstech na pacifickém pobřeží od Seattlu přes San Francisco a Los Angeles až po San Diego.

      Západ USA: Národní parky: Turistický průvodce2002
      4,0
    • USA : the rough guide

      • 1184pagine
      • 42 ore di lettura

      This comprehensive handbook to America gives practical tips and state-by-state commentary, covering New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and other cities. The country's landscapes are described, including the volcanoes of Hawaii, the Florida Keys and the lost cities of the southwestern deserts.

      USA : the rough guide2000
      4,1
    • Ireland

      • 416pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      Your holiday starts the moment you open the guide . . . 'The best guide available. Packed to the brim with colour photos, maps and essential information.' Amazon Reader review. If you think Dublin is all that Ireland has to offer, this guide will put you right in no time. While the Irish capital is justly famed for its pubs, theatre and Georgian architecture, the charming provincial towns and spectacular scenery shown here are not to be missed. Northern Ireland, too, has more than the Giant's Causeway; there are some fine stately homes to visit plus Belfast, which has been undergoing a cultural rejuvenation. The many flavours of Ireland are celebrated region by region with cutaways and floor-plans of all the major sights, full-colour detailed maps, scenic walks and thematic tours. This fully updated and expanded edition will steer you to the best pubs, restaurants, shops and hotels to ensure a perfect visit. Winner of the Guardian & Observer 'Best Guide Books' Award and Wanderlust Magazine Silver Award for 'Top Guidebook'

      Ireland1995
      4,0