The catastrophic explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant on April 26, 1986, is thoroughly examined, detailing the scientific failures and human responses that followed. Ian Fitzgerald highlights the bravery of engineers, firefighters, and medical personnel who faced the disaster head-on, while also addressing the subsequent cover-ups and blame. Accompanied by poignant photographs, the guide emphasizes the personal stories of those involved and investigates the lessons learned to prevent future nuclear disasters.
Who runs our lives? What secrets are governments hiding from us? Are we really being manipulated by a 'deep state'? Nothing is as it seems. When democratic governments are elected, do you ever wonder why they don't seem able to change very much? Whoever we vote for, vested interests seem to prevail. Over time special interest groups, unfettered by legal norms or public opinion, have formed 'states within a state' to advance their own private agendas. Unaccountable and immensely powerful, these 'deep states' have changed the course of history. In this fascinating book, Ian Fitzgerald lays bare the origins and operating methods of the clandestine state. Starting with the oligarchic elites and the Praetorian Guard in Ancient Greece and Rome, he takes the reader on an incredible journey around the world from drug traffickers in Colombia and Mexico and power-brokers in western democracies to the military-industrial complexes of Egypt, Pakistan, and North Korea to show how the system works. Revealing and informative, The Deep State provides an essential introduction to the sinister, secret powers that rule the world
Do you need something to do after a day looking at screens, but still find yourself scrolling through social media late into the night? Then it might be time for a digital detox. This fun, interactive activity book for grown-ups will help you switch off your screens and plug in your brain. With quizzes, puzzles, riddles, brain-boosting exercises, mindful moments, and even space for mindlessness, this book will calm you down, boost your brain, and give you a few new things to think about.
From the bestselling Ultimate Football Heroes series comes the Ultimate Football Heroes Activity Book - just in time for the Euros!The Ultimate Football Heroes Activity Book is packed with activities to keep football fans entertained. Can you put together the greatest football XI? Do you have the skills to create the ultimate football hero? Can you answer trivia questions to prove your super-fan status?With 144 illustrated fill-in pages of drawing challenges, word puzzles, codes to crack and much more, the Ultimate Football heroes Activity Book is enough to keep football fans of all ages busy for an entire season. Inside you'll find hours of fun - Map the team exercises- Word searches- Jokes- Quizzes- Doodling activities- Crosswords- Fantasy Football- Puzzles- Fun facts- And much more!
