Patrick Bishop

** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **'Extraordinary' DOMINIC SANDBROOK, SUNDAY TIMES • ‘An epic thriller . . . droll, moving, with a cinematic eye and not a boring line in it' OBSERVER • ‘Fascinating . . . gripping' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH • 'Excellent . . . a fresh, unexpected take on the liberation of Paris' JULIAN JACKSON, author of France on TrialFrom the Sunday Times-bestselling Patrick Bishop comes a heart-stopping countdown narrative recreating the liberation of Paris in 1944, one of the great and most dramatic hinge moments of WW2. When the Germans marched in and the lamps went out in the City of Light the millions who loved Paris mourned. Liberation, four years later, triggered an explosion of joy and relief. It was the party of the century and everybody who was anybody was there. General Charles de Gaulle seized the moment to create an instant legend that would take its place alongside the great moments in French history. After years of oppression and humiliation Parisians had risen to reclaim their city and drive out the forces of darkness – or so the story went. This fresh new account of the liberation, packed with revelation, tells the story of those heady days of suspense, danger, exhilaration – and vengeance – through the eyes of a range of participants, reflecting all sides of the conflict: Americans, French and Germans; resisters and collaborators. Among them are famous names like Ernest Hemingway, J. D. Salinger and Pablo Picasso, but also some fascinating unknowns including a medic turned Resistance gunwoman, an androgynous Hungarian sculptor and a French bluestocking who quietly set about saving the nation’s art treasures from the Nazi looters. Paris ’44 looks behind the mythology to tell the real story of the liberation and expose the conflicts and contradictions of France under the occupation – the shame as well as the glory. This gripping war-time narrative will enthral anyone who has a place for Paris in their hearts. SHORTLISTED FOR THE FRENCH HERITAGE SOCIETY BOOK PRIZE

"Cancer Strategy - Critical Thinking" by Patrick Bishop is a comprehensive, empowering guide to navigating the complex world of cancer care, blending scientific insight with holistic and integrative approaches. Spanning over 400 pages, the book targets patients, caregivers, and practitioners, offering a roadmap to understand cancer biology, evaluate treatment options, and adopt preventive strategies for improved outcomes. Bishop, a serial entrepreneur and cancer researcher driven by personal losses-his grandfather, father, and brother all succumbed to cancer-infuses the text with 19 years of research and a heartfelt call for thoughtful decision-making. The book opens with a prologue on the "biology of belief," where Bishop explores how faith and positive thinking influence health, rooted in his Christian convictions. This sets the tone for a mind-body-spirit approach, suggesting that mental and spiritual resilience can complement physical healing. The introduction frames cancer as both a medical and personal journey, advocating for a balanced strategy that integrates conventional treatments like chemotherapy and surgery with non-toxic alternatives such as acupuncture, Gerson Therapy, and detoxification. Key sections delve into cancer's biological underpinnings, explaining the immune system's role in fighting malignant cells, the multistage process of carcinogenesis (initiation, promotion, progression), and the significance of early detection through screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies. Bishop highlights preventive lifestyle factors-diet (e.g., ketogenic, plant-based), exercise, sleep, and stress reduction-while introducing the unique oral-systemic connection, linking dental health issues like root canals to cancer risk via chronic inflammation. A central feature is an extensive treatment catalog, detailing over 50 therapies with their toxicity levels (low, moderate, high) and FDA approval status as of December 2024. Conventional options (e.g., radiation, immunotherapy) sit alongside integrative methods (e.g., hyperbaric oxygen, Ayurveda), each evaluated for benefits and limitations to aid informed choices. Bishop emphasizes personalized medicine, spotlighting genetic testing and targeted therapies to tailor care to individual needs. The book also tackles practical and ethical challenges: building a multidisciplinary care team (oncologists, naturopaths, caregivers), addressing financial toxicity-the hidden cost burden of treatment-and navigating survivorship, palliative, and end-of-life care. A critique of the pharmaceutical-driven healthcare system argues for a shift from profit-focused drug dependency to prevention-focused wellness. Looking forward, Bishop explores emerging technologies like liquid biopsies, AI diagnostics, and gene editing, blending them with holistic practices to envision a future of patient-centered cancer care. Ultimately, "Cancer Strategy - Critical Thinking" empowers readers with knowledge, hope, and resilience, urging a proactive, integrative approach to conquer cancer's challenges.

A moving, dramatic social history of the liberation of Paris in 1944, one of the most inspiring and momentous events of the twentieth century. The Sunday Times (London) bestseller The fall of Paris to the Nazis on June 14th, 1940, was one of the darkest days of World War II. And the liberation of the city on August 25th, 1944, felt like the brightest. The liberation was also the biggest party of the century: champagne flowed freely, total strangers embraced--it was a celebration of life renewed against the backdrop of the world's favorite city, as experienced by the likes of Ernest Hemingway, J. D. Salinger, Pablo Picasso, and Robert Capa. But there was nothing preordained about this happy ending. Had things transpired differently, Paris might have gone down as a ghastly monument to Nazi nihilism. Paris 1944--timed for the eightieth anniversary of the liberation of Paris--tells the story of those iridescent days in a startling new way. Cutting through decades of myth-making, the reader watches the city's fate hanging in the balance against the drama, heroism, joy, and suspense of one of the most explosive moments of the twentieth century.

** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER *** Selected as a 2024 Book of the Year by The Times, Daily Telegraph, Times Literary Supplement, Daily Express and Waterstones *'Extraordinary' DOMINIC SANDBROOK, SUNDAY TIMES • ‘An epic thriller . . . droll, moving, with a cinematic eye and not a boring line in it' OBSERVER • ‘Fascinating . . . gripping' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH • 'Excellent . . . a fresh, unexpected take on the liberation of Paris' JULIAN JACKSON, author of France on TrialFrom the Sunday Times-bestselling Patrick Bishop comes a heart-stopping countdown narrative recreating the liberation of Paris in 1944, one of the great and most dramatic hinge moments of WW2. When the Germans marched in and the lamps went out in the City of Light the millions who loved Paris mourned. Liberation, four years later, triggered an explosion of joy and relief. It was the party of the century and everybody who was anybody was there. General Charles de Gaulle seized the moment to create an instant legend that would take its place alongside the great moments in French history. After years of oppression and humiliation Parisians had risen to reclaim their city and drive out the forces of darkness – or so the story went. This fresh new account of the liberation, packed with revelation, tells the story of those heady days of suspense, danger, exhilaration – and vengeance – through the eyes of a range of participants, reflecting all sides of the conflict: Americans, French and Germans; resisters and collaborators. Among them are famous names like Ernest Hemingway, J. D. Salinger and Pablo Picasso, but also some fascinating unknowns including a medic turned Resistance gunwoman, an androgynous Hungarian sculptor and a French bluestocking who quietly set about saving the nation’s art treasures from the Nazi looters. Paris ’44 looks behind the mythology to tell the real story of the liberation and expose the conflicts and contradictions of France under the occupation – the shame as well as the glory. This gripping war-time narrative will enthral anyone who has a place for Paris in their hearts.

Join the cool vehicle characters in this things-that-go activity book. Put the pedal to the metal as you complete the action-packed activities, create awesome card press-outs, and have fun with googly-eye vehicle stickers.

Build your own cardboard farm playset with this pop-out-and-play book, featuring press-out vehicles, animals, buildings, and much more. The easy-to-assemble models are perfect for entertaining little ones. Simply press out, slot together, and play with your farmyard scene

Dieppe, 1942: the Folly and the Sacrifice

On the warm night of 18 August 1942, a flotilla pushed out into the flat water of the Channel. They were to seize the German-held port of Dieppe, destroy key installations, seize intelligence material and then sail for home. This was the greatest amphibious operation since Gallipoli, with the biggest accumulation of fighter power ever assembled. But by the morning of the attack, one of its architects already feared that the operation would "go down as one of the great failures in history". Its key players claimed it was essential to D-Day, with the media telling listeners that it was a success -- but the tragedy was all too predictable. Using first-hand testimony from combatants and civilians, and colourful analysis of the roles of Mountbatten and Montgomery, bestselling author Patrick Bishop's gripping account brings Operation Jubilee powerfully and vividly to life, in an epic demonstration of how ambition, folly and courage came together in one of the most tragic episodes of the war.