Barry Turner ist seit 30 Jahren als Vollzeitautor tätig. Er hat als Journalist und Rundfunksprecher in den Bereichen Politik, Biografie, Reisen und Bildung gearbeitet und ist Autor von über 20 Büchern. Als regelmäßiger Mitarbeiter der Zeitung The Times rezensiert er Bücher und verfasst serielle Beiträge. Zudem ist er Herausgeber der Jahrbücher The Writer's Handbook und The Screenwriter's Handbook.
Am Vorabend des Zweiten Weltkriegs konnten 10.000 jüdische Kinder in letzter Minute vor dem sicheren Tod nach England entkommen. Die meisten fanden dort eine neue Heimat. Gestützt auf Interviews mit den Betroffenen, zeichnet Barry Turner diese ergreifenden Einzelschicksale nach. Ein Beitrag zu einem vernachlässigten Kapitel der Judenverfolgung im Dritten Reich.
The final months of World War II in Europe reveal a fierce and desperate struggle, contrary to the common narrative that the Nazis were on the verge of defeat after the Battle of the Bulge. The book explores the brutal battles fought in the Hürtgen Forest, the Po Valley, and the Ruhr, highlighting the significant and often overlooked sacrifices made by Allied forces during this critical period. It sheds light on the intense resistance faced by the Allies, challenging the simplified view of the war's conclusion.
Now in its fifteenth bestselling year, this new edition of the Writers Handbook contains over 5,500 entries covering every area of creative writing. Key sections include book and magazine publishing, newspapers, screenwriting, theatre, film and video, and poetry, alongside practical information about taxation, copyright, bursaries, writers groups and much more.
For the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of war in 1939, a new history of the 'Phoney War'
The first book to explore the challenges facing the Royal Family on the eve of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation
"Berlin - 1948 - a divided city in a divided Europe. The ruined German capital lay 120 miles inside Soviet-controlled eastern Germany. Stalin wante the Allies out: the Allies were determined to stay, but had only three narrow air corridors linking the city to the West. Stalin was confident he could crush Berlin's resolve by cutting off food and fuel. In the USA, despite some voices still urging 'America first', it was believed that a rebuilt Germany was the best insurance against the spread of communism across Europe. And so over eleven months from June 1948 to May 1949, British and American aircraft carried out the most ambitious airborne relief operation ever mounted, flying over 2 million tons of supplies on almost 300,000 flights to save a beleagured Berlin."--Book jacket
The thoroughfare from the Circus to Hyde Park Corner serves as a vibrant snapshot of 400 years of British history. It has been home to an eclectic mix of residents, including eccentric aristocrats, influential politicians, and renowned writers and artists. The area is steeped in captivating stories that highlight its unique and fascinating past, showcasing the diverse tapestry of life that has unfolded along Piccadilly.
