In this history of the Cold War, award-winning political commentator Martin Walker explains it as an economic and political dynamic that determined the structure of the modern global economy. Using recently-opened Kremlin archives and his own experience as The Guardian's bureau chief in Moscow during perestroika and in Washington during the Bush years, Walker analyzes what, more than any other single strategic conflict, has shaped the modern world.
In this history of the Cold War, award-winning political commentator Martin Walker explains it as an economic and political dynamic that determined th...
Each title in the York Notes series offers an approach to English literature that should help students achieve a better grade. This book provides detailed summaries and commentaries, advice, facts and an extended resources section on Julius Caeser.
Each title in the York Notes series offers an approach to English literature that should help students achieve a better grade. This book provides deta...
France's Perigord region is the home of the exquisite black truffle, and at 5000 Euros a kilo, it's a treasured local asset. When reports come in that this unique delicacy is being adulterated with a cheaper Chinese version, Chief of Police, Captain Bruno Courreges is asked to investigate the scam."
France's Perigord region is the home of the exquisite black truffle, and at 5000 Euros a kilo, it's a treasured local asset. When reports come in that...
Just before dawn one late-summer morning, Bruno is pulled from sleep by the wail of the town siren atop the Mairie, summoning the volunteer firemen of St Denis. A large barn and the fields surrounding it are ablaze. When Bruno arrives at the scene, the smell of petrol leaves no doubt - it was arson.
Just before dawn one late-summer morning, Bruno is pulled from sleep by the wail of the town siren atop the Mairie, summoning the volunteer firemen of...
Life in south France is not the sleepy idyll you might suppose. Local duck and goose farms are being attacked by protestors attempting to halt the production of foie gras. A policeman has been shot by terrorists believed to be Basque Separatists. It is up to Bruno Courreges to get to the bottom of these unrelated events."
Life in south France is not the sleepy idyll you might suppose. Local duck and goose farms are being attacked by protestors attempting to halt the pro...
In St Denis, Bruno, chef de police, can't get a moment's rest. Some rare bank notes have come to light that may have links to the legendary Neuvic train robbery in 1944. The investigation is fraught with issues. Bruno is also dealing with a wave of local burglaries, which have brought his old flame, Isabelle - and their complicated history - back to the town. Worse is to come. Tasked with piecing together these past crimes, Bruno now finds he has the more pressing matter of a body on his hands. He must now trace the links between past and present to restore peace in St Denis.
In St Denis, Bruno, chef de police, can't get a moment's rest. Some rare bank notes have come to light that may have links to the legendary Neuvic tra...
Třetí detektivní román spisovatele, novináře a politologa Martina Walkera a jeho hrdiny, policisty Bruna. Příběh se odehrává v St Denis, městečku v nádherné krajině francouzského jihozápadu, kde si lidé dovedou užívat dobrého jídla a pití. Tentokrát se zápletka románu točí okolo lanýžů, zlatého hřebu francouzské gastronomie, a rostoucí rivality mezi vietnamskými a čínskými gangy imigrantů. A když je zavražděn Brunův přítel, bývalý agent francouzské zpravodajské služby, vkrádá se do navýsost aktuálního děje temná francouzská minulost...
Třetí detektivní román spisovatele, novináře a politologa Martina Walkera a jeho hrdiny, policisty Bruna. Příběh se odehrává v St Denis, m...
