The discovery of a ten-billion-dollar mountain of platinum in the remote African republic of Zangaro causes Sir James Manson, a smooth, ruthless tycoon, to hire an army of mercenaries, whose task it is to topple the government & replace its dictator with a puppet president. But news of the discovery has reached Russia
- & suddenly Manson finds he no longer makes the rules in a power game where the stakes have become terrifying high.
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An astonishing discovery is made in the remote African republic of Zangaro, one which could change the course of a nation's history forever. But such a discovery cannot be kept secret for long & Sir James Manson will stop at nothing to protect this find. A ruthless & bloody-minded tycoon, Manson immediately hires an army of mercenaries & with this deadly crew behind him he sets out to topple the government & replace its dictator with a puppet president.

But news of the discovery has reached Russia

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Two sisters, tragically divided by love, jealousy & ambition.. .

For Ruby & Rosetta Capretti life in the slums of

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Two sisters, tragically divided by love, jealousy & ambition.. .

For Ruby & Rosetta Capretti life in the slums of

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As a small boy, Readis Lilcamp is rescued by the 'shipfish' when he & his uncle Alemi are caught in a sudden squall beyond Paradise River Hold. AIVAS confirms that the big fish are called dolphins, part of the original settlers of Pern. On Earth they had been partnered with men, having learned to speak intelligible words.

Readis, his Uncle Alemi & bronze Gadareth's rider, T'lion of Eastern Hold, are determined to restore the 'doll fins' to their rightful place in the ecology of Pern...and the partnership of men.

Meanwhile, the fight to rid Pern of the terrible nightmare of Thread is still all consuming. While Lord Jaxom, F'lar & his dragonriders struggle to implement AIVAS' instructions, other challenges are issued & answered, including one which threatens young T'lion in the shape of his older brother, a brown rider, who harbours a deep grudge. & Readis must win his parents' consent to his association with the 'sea dragons of Pern'
- the bottlenose dolphins.




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In 1086, Domesday Book, perhaps the most remarkable historical document in existence, was compiled. This tremendous story of England & its people was made at the behest of the Norman king William the Conqueror. It was called Domesday, the day of judgement, because 'like the day of judgement, its decisions are unalterable'. In Search of the Roots of England is not only a study of the ancient manuscript but an attempt to analyse the world that Domesday Book so vividly portrayed. By skilful use of the Domesday record historian Michael Wood examines Norman society & the Anglo-Saxon, Roman, & even the Iron Age cultures that preceded it. ' Wood is a perceptive, entertaining & enthusiastic companion.' Sunday Times ' Wood is a lively storyteller.' Washington Post ...

At Estwych, Josephine had learned the value of obedience. She had tasted iron & leather; she had been abased & degraded & ...

At Estwych, Josephine had learned the value of obedience. She had tasted iron & leather; she had been abased & degraded & ...