American architect, John Lautner is responsible for some of the original buildings of the space age &, the 20th century. Characterized by sweeping rooflines, glass-paneled walls, & steel beams, his buildings displayed a combination of fantasy & minimalism, often integrating water & incorporating surrounding landscapes. ...

Sita, consort of Shri Ram, had not only to undergo 14 years of exile soon after her marriage, but also the indignity of being kidnapped by the 10-headed Ravan. On their triumphant return to Ayodhya, when his people cast aspersions on Sita, Shri Ram banished Sita. Alone she sought refuge with Rishi Valmiki, & there she gave birth to twin sons, Lav & Kush. When the twins grew up, they were soon ready to seek justice for their mother. ...

The Light Armored Vehicle 25 (LAV-25) has played a significant role in transforming United States Marine Corps doctrine since its introduction in the early 1980s. The LAV first saw combat in Panama during Operation Just Cause. This book covers the design, development, & deployment of this continuingly successful vehicle. ...

London-set crime comedy written, directed by & starring Joe Tucker. It's a blazing hot summer day in West London & two deluded heroes set out on a mission. Smiggy (Tucker) is a boasting buffoon who loudly claims to have seen active service in the army. Phillip (James Holmes) is a simple yet well-meaning supermarket shelf-stacker with one ambition: to avenge the beating of his brother Stevie (Harry Iggulden), received at an amusement arcade, that left him brain damaged. When the hapless pair locate the culprit, they inadvertently ignite a drugs dispute between rival gangs that soon escalates into a bullet-ridden bloodbath. Leslie Grantham co-stars as a dodgy gun-dealer. ...

Gives instructions for growing & harvesting lavender, with ideas for using it in the garden landscape, in crafts, & in recipes. This title

Includes:: projects for making potpourris, wreaths, garlands, arrangements, & even lavender-spiced chicken, halibut, potato salad, madeleines, & bread.

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This study aims to enable readers to decipher the intricacies of lavender identification. Over 200 species of plant & cultivars are described in detail, focusing on types from Australia, France, Japan, New Zeal&, UK & USA. There are chapters on cultivation, propagation, pests & diseases. ...

Alice Greenwood's sense of humour is needed & never more so than in her widowhood. She makes a living by taking casual positions in local households in the Yorkshire town of Masham, where she also sells herbs as the Lavender Girl & her work leads her into difficulties & even danger. ...

Classic Ealing comedy. Nobody would ever suspect gold bullion delivery man Henry Holland (Alec Guinness) of anything other than total devotion to his job. However, with the aid of fellow lodger Pendlebury (Stanley Holloway), he gathers together a gang to carry out a heist, intending to smuggle the gold out of the country by melting it down into miniature models of the Eiffel Tower. All goes well until the consignment of models becomes muddled up with another, non-golden batch. Watch out for an early cameo by Audrey Hepburn. ...