Few books have had such an impact as Wild Swans a popular bestseller which has sold more than 13 million copies & a critically acclaimed history of China; a tragic tale of nightmarish cruelty & an uplifting story of bravery & survival Through the story of three generations of women in her own family
- the grandmother given to the warlord as a concubine the Communist mother & the daughter herself
- Jung Chang reveals the epic history of China's twentieth century Breathtaking in its scope unforgettable in its descriptions this is a masterpiece which is extraordinary in every way

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Daniel Start returns with a dazzling new travel guide book to France for families & adventurers alike Dip in to the emerald-green plunge pools of Provence & swim beneath the great chateaux of the Loire & Dordogne Discover the unspoilt crater lakes of the Massif Central or relax in secluded hot springs in the woodlands of the Pyrenees Recommendations for canoe trips bike rides campsites restaurants & farmshops Wild Swimming France contains all the practical information you'll need to lure you off the beaten track to over 400 amazing locations With stunning photography 15 maps & detailed directions grid references & walk-in times In vast areas of unspoilt French countryside there is so much to discover from the tranquil river beaches of the Ardeche & the secret waterfalls of the Languedoc to the shimmering aquamarine pools of Corsica & the Alps Wild Swimming France takes you on an aquatic voyage to the wild side of the world's favourite holiday destination & introduce you to parts of France you never knew existed It provides all the practical information you'll need from overview maps & directions grid references & walk-in times to tips on the best campsites places to rent canoes farm-shops for picnic supplies rural bistros for lazy lunches even the best places to skinny-dip France has one of the most diverse & magnificent landscapes in Europe
- with a cuisine & culture to match Its rivers lakes & waterfalls are the cleanest in Europe & its summers reliably hot
- & all just a train ride away

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The fully revisied second edition of Wild Swimming Coast now

Includes:: even more for walkers swimmers & explorers

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Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play A portmanteau film that crosses six stories each focusing on patience & what pushes people over the edge in darkly hilarious Argentinean style Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play A portmanteau film that crosses six stories each focusing on patience & what pushes people over the edge in darkly hilarious Argentinean style Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The sexy new sequel to the hit erotic-thriller WILD THINGS Things get steamy in Blue Bay Floridawhen Marie a 17-year-old beauty gets caught in a tangle of deceit & double-crossing after meeting the promiscuous Elena the new girl at school Will they get away with the perfect crime or is someone else behind this scheme? ...

Wild Town takes you on an amazing journey through the secret world of wildlife in Britain's towns & cities With eye-catching photography fascinating facts & details on the locals as well as some unexpected visitors this is the ultimate urban safari! ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play All four episodes from the BBC documentary series about extreme weather conditions & Wind& looks at hurricanes the Aurora Borealis & winds from space & Wet& visits the wettest place in Europe as well as finding out about Texan drought & the Indian monsoon season & Cold& visits the Inuit of Greenland & discovers how they survive in the extreme cold Finally & Hot& travels from the desert to the jungle & explores the phenomena of heat waves & lightning Presented by Donal Mac Intyre ...

Label Western Vinyl Format Vinyl 12 Album Tracks 1 The Guillotine 2 Fashionable Leather Shoes 3 Come Home 4 Life for Myself 5 Those of Us Who Were There 6 The New Man 7 High Desert 8 Be Grateful for This Beautiful Home 9 Church & State 10 An Adventure of My Life 11 Spies in Overalls 12 The Takeover 13 Chosen People 14 It Was a Town 15 The Burning Ghats ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Wild Wild West directed by Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black Get Shorty) was one of the box-office smashes of the summer of 1999 but was raked by critics & embraced by audiences Based on the 1960s TV adventure show that starred Robert Conrad this film re-imagined Secret Service agent James West as Will Smith adding Oscar-winner Kevin Kline as his sidekick agent-inventor Artemus Gordon President Ulysses S Grant puts West & Gordon on the trail of malign genius (and former Confederate soldier) Dr Arliss Loveless (Kenneth Branagh) in a story about racism partnership & world domination The special effects are lavish even garish but not all that special; they&re not enough to elevate a mundane & familiar plot Even Branagh playing a man who only exists from the waist up--literally--can&t find the juice in this lumbering affair Still the fast-talking team of Smith & Kline is a nimble one Smith&s affable charm & Kline&s subversive wit win many points though not nearly enough ...