Acclaimed historian Barry Turner presents a new history of the Cold War's defining episode.Berlin, 1948 - a divided city in a divided country in a divided Europe. The ruined German capital lay 120 mil
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Oscar-nominated Charlotte Rampling most recently appeared in HBO’s Dexter, and the feature film 45 Years. Her career has spanned popular entertainment and arthouse cinema, having starred in English, F
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A three-time winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or, Cristiano Ronaldo's status as a footballing superstar is unquestionable.His insatiable desire to succeed and to improve himself year-after-year has seen hi
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Award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar reveals the greatest wonders of the world and the insider secrets on how to see them at their awe-inspiring best.Featuring selections from around the globe, an
