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1839. Trade is the stalwart of the British Empire. China threatens Britain's Opium trade. Britain and China go to war. When Britain sent troops to compel the Chinese to accept imports of opium, they opened what is argued to be one of the most disgraceful chapters in the history of the Empire. How did the situation arise? How did opium exports become so crucial to the British economy? How did the British come to be as addicted to opium revenue as the Chinese were to the drug itself?Brian Inglis gives the answers to these and other questions in this meticulously researched study.

'A powerful story, beautifully told' ML STEDMAN 'Truly compelling' WILLIAM BOYD 'Exquisitely written and deeply human' CHRIS CLEAVE 'Far-reaching, but also intimate and intensely personal' FLORENCE KNAPP 'It was an honour to narrate this brilliant book, and the first time I've ever had to leave...

When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home, they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbor's small dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through? Their quest to solve the riddle over the summer holidays leads to a boat buried under a grassy mound, and a tunnel that takes them to a secret lake.

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Tune in to get to meet some of Cape Breton University's amazing students. Hear their stories and get to know what makes our CBU community so special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Rose Tinted Law The Podcast. Are you a law student, lawyer or other legal professional who is looking for a trusted source of legal career advice, inspiration and support? Well, you are in the right place. Rose Tinted Law is here to open your eyes to the limitless possibilities as to where your legal career may take you. Host Rose Inglis chats with legal leaders, career mentors and shares plenty of legal career advice, so that you may also carve out your unique place in the legal profession. Connect with Rose: @rosetintedlaw or https://rosetintedlaw.com.au

Crisis Storm is an in-depth podcast series to better understand the many crises facing communities which collectively have become a Crisis Storm, including Homelessness, Mental Health, Addictions, Drug Overdose, Crime, Polarization, Healthcare, Business Impacts, and Communication Breakdown. The Crisis Storm Podcast is created and produced by Mastermind Studios in Association with AIM Canada Mentorship Society.

Welcome to Take the Leap with Brandon and Matt, a new podcast focused on discussing discoveries and experiences that impact our lives and how we can improve our mental and physical well-being. We cover a variety of topics across self-improvement, decision-making, emotional intelligence, and any other topics that may arise in the great journey of life. We also cover topics suggested by our community and hope to start meaningful conversations through our episodes. Join us weekly as we Take the Leap.This episode is brought to you by Evolve Collective, our brainchild and apparel company born from ...

The Warthog gaming podcast brings you the top gaming news stories, a weekly topic and games club so you can play along with us! Hosted by Hamish Hector and Ollie Barsby.

Roanoke Hundred is an historical novel about the very first attempt to found an English colony in North America in 1585. Although it is a fictional account, the story is based on the letters, diaries, and archives of the period. Every character is based on a real person. The entire adventure centers around one of England’s greatest heroes, Sir Richard Grenville. Grenville was lord of the manors of Stowe, Kilkhampton in Cornwall, and of Bideford in Devon. He was also a soldier, an armed merchant fleet owner, privateer, colonizer, and explorer.

Ciudad de los Estadios (City of Stadiums) travels around the football grounds of Buenos Aires abridged from Sightlines - a Stadium Odyssey. Written and read by Simon Inglis. As soon as football writer Simon Inglis read the quote he knew what had to be done. ‘We have more stadiums than public libraries,’ reported a Buenos Aires newspaper, bemoaning illiteracy rates amongst the city’s football fundamentalists.

Part memoir, part handbook for the heartbroken, this powerful, unsparing account of losing a premature baby will speak to all who have been bereaved and are grieving, and offers inspiration on moving forward, gently integrating the loss into life. Inglis's story is a springboard that can help...

Poppy tears, opium, heroin, fentanyl: humankind has been in thrall to the ‘Milk of Paradise’ for millennia. The latex of papaver somniferum is a bringer of sleep, of pleasurable lethargy, of relief from pain - and hugely addictive. A commodity without rival, it is renewable, easy to extract, transport and refine, and subject to an insatiable global demand. No other substance in the world is as simple to produce or as profitable. It is the basis of a gargantuan industry built upon a shady underworld, but ultimately it is a farm-gate material that lives many lives ....

Presented by Joe Inglis, star of the highly successful BBC series Vets In Practice and a former Blue Peter vet, this audio is full of great tips - whether you are looking to buy a new puppy or already have a faithful canine friend. A friendly style, clear summaries and sections (including dog nutrition, behaviour and 'nose-to-tail' health) make this really useful and entertaining listening!

This is for all cat lovers!

Presented by Joe Inglis, star of the highly successful BBC series Vets in Practice and a former Blue Peter vet, it is full of great tips - whether you are looking to buy a new kitten or already have a feline friend. A friendly style, clear summaries and sections (including different breeds, cat nutrition, behaviour and health) make this the purr-fect purr-chase!

This audiobook is based on the DVD of the same name.

Simon Inglis was a sports fan with a mission. Fed up with being labelled an ‘anorak’, yet repeatedly led astray by the glimpse of a grandstand across a crowded city, in the late 1990s he travelled the world in search of some deeper meaning behind his fascination. What is it, he asked, about men and neatly-edged turf, and about Irish priests and hurling? Why are two cricket grounds in Mumbai so close together? Why do freeloaders revere Chicago’s Wrigleyville, and what can we learn about crowd management and bladder control from the bullfights in Pamplona?

While on holiday in Montana, Hope meets local boy Cal Crow, a ranch hand. Caught in a freak accident, the two of them take shelter in a mountain cabin where Hope makes a strange discovery. More than a 100 years earlier, another English girl met a similar fate. Her rescuer: a horse trader called Nate. In this wild place, both girls learn what it means to survive and to fall in love, neither knowing that their fates are intimately entwined.

Plus-sized Rachel Simon has settled into her life. But in a lifetime of not-quite fitting in and battling demon food issues, she has given up on finding love, despite the nagging of her close circle of friends. Now, Rachel has received some big news: a fashion blog, which she secretly wrote on the side, has caught the eye of a major fashion magazine, who not only want her to write a column, but are giving her an award at an upcoming banquet. The problem? She used Lisa’s picture on her bio and believes they expect a tall beautiful blonde to walk through the doors of the magazine.

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Embark on a captivating journey through New Zealand as chronicled in 1885. This travelogue offers vibrant descriptions of the breathtaking landscapes, insightful comparisons between New South Wales and New Zealand, and a reflection on the progress made in the two decades since the author last visited. Delve into the writers thoughts on the future of agriculture, mining, forestry, and education in these burgeoning colonies. Chapter 20 shares a brief yet intriguing glimpse of Hobart on the return trip, while the Appendix features valuable statistics on New Zealands forestry industry, sourced ...