Bøker av John Cooper

Elizabeth I came to the throne at a time of insecurity and unrest. Rivals threatened her reign; England was a Protestant island, isolated in a sea of Catholic countries. Spain plotted an invasion, but Elizabeth's Secretary, Francis Walsingham, was prepared to do whatever it took to protect her.He ran a network of agents in England and Europe who provided him with information about invasions or assassination plots. He recruited likely young men and 'turned' others. He encourage Elizabeth to make war against the Catholic Irish rebels, with extreme brutality and oversaw the execution of Mary Queen of Scots.The Queen's Agent is a story of secret agents, cryptic codes and ingenious plots, set in a turbulent period of England's history. It is also the story of a man devoted to his queen, sacrificing his every waking hour to save the threatened English state.

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Harpenden has changed and developed over the last century.

This invaluable reference book lays out the whole coronial process providing the reader with practical guidance of this fast developing area of law.

This updated second edition focuses on the disruptive impact of DER. This new edition also includes a glossary with well over 100 acronyms and terms, acknowledging the tremendous challenge for a student of smart energy and smart grid to grasp this complex industry.

Presents the history of Jewish food from biblical times. This title explores the traditional foods - the everyday diets as well as the specialties for the Sabbath and festivals - of both the Ashkenazic and Sephardic cuisines. It discusses what makes certain foods Jewish and details the evolution of traditional dishes as cholent and gefilte fish.