Erwin Rommel was the outstanding Axis field commander of the Second World War, respected, even admired, by his opponents. Here it seemed to the Allies, was a supremely professional soldier: chivalrous, decent, largely untainted by the crimes of the Nazi regime, carrying out his duty with often dazzling success. ...

On 1 September 1939, the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was created by Hitler. This is the final book in a four-volume series looking at the winners of the Knight's Cross. It covers all the winners of the Knight's Cross with Oakleaves, Swords & Diamonds. ...

Highly acclaimed, the Third Edition of the standard text for pathologists in training & practice continues to cover all aspects of the medico-legal autopsy- covering all aspects of the investigation of cause & time of death & interpretation of wounds. It also features the European Autopsy Protocol & has integrated colour photographs. ...

From holding lances to courtly dances, this guide provides coverage that ranges from sieges to swordplay, feasts to fights & crusades to courtly love. It contains informative historical detail that presents the period of medieval knights & valour. ...

A book-&-video introduction to Microsoft's Business Intelligence tools If you are just starting to get a handle on Microsoft Business Intelligence (BI) tools, this book & accompanying video provides you with the just the right amount of information to perform basic business analysis & reporting. ...

When Edouard de Lanceau, son of Moydenshire's great Lord Geoffrey de Lanceau, finds an unconscious woman lying wounded in a river, he is shocked to recognize Lady Juliana de Greyne, to whom he was once almost betrothed. Years ago, his bet with a friend to win her kiss went awry, & the betrothal never went forward. ...

Loosely inspired by the England documented in ' The Canterbury Tales', 'A Knight's Tale' tells the story of William (Heath Ledger) a young squire with a talent for jousting. When his master dies somewhat prematurely William sets off with his friends, & an unknown writer called Chaucer (Paul Bettany). Chaucer agrees to forge documents that will 'prove' William's status as a knight & hence his eligibility to enter jousting competitions. Romance & fighting soon ensue in this historico-comedy with a contemporary rock soundtrack. ...

Two popular movies starring the late Heath Ledger. 'A Knight's Tale' (2000) tells the story of William (Heath Ledger), a young squire with a talent for jousting. When his master dies somewhat prematurely, William sets off with his friends, & an unknown writer called Chaucer (Paul Bettany). Chaucer agrees to forge documents that will 'prove' William's status as a knight & hence his eligibility to enter jousting competitions. ' Ned Kelly' (2003) is a biopic of the notorious Australian outllaw & folk hero, played by Ledger. From a family of Irish immigrants in the Victoria area of Australia, Kelly has long been the target of a prejudiced police force. Sentenced to three years in prison for theft, he finds a job tending horses on a ranch when he is released. But when Kelly falls foul of crooked policeman Fitzpatrick (Kiri Paramore), he finds himself on the run after being accused of a crime he didn't commit. Together with his brothers, Kelly forms a bank-robbing gang & is pursued by bounty hunter Francis Hare (Geoffrey Rush), leading to a final stand where Kelly armours himself with steel plate, determined to go down in a blaze of glory. ...

Aldwin Treynarde is a squire who was banished from home for shooting Lord Geoffrey de Lanceau. Later on, Aldwin discovered that he had been set up by the deceitful Baron Sedgewick. Now, several years later, Lord Geoffrey sends out a call for volunteers to find a stolen, valuable jeweled pendant before it falls into the hands of the Baron. ...