' An adrenalin-fuelled gritty story of heroism on the frontline in Afghanistan' Andy Mc Nab The rounds were single shot from the same two enemy positions trying to pick me off They were kicking up the dirt around me Then all hell broke loose as the gunship's Gatling vomited ammo right over my head The sound was deafening It was now or never I got up & ran A captain in 29 Commando Johnny Mercer served in the army for twelve years On his third tour of Afghanistan he was a Joint Fires Controller with the pressurized job of bringing down artillery & air strikes in close proximity to his own troops Based in an area of northern Helmand that was riddled with Taliban leaders he walked into danger with every patrol determined to protect them Then one morning in brutal close quarter combat everything changed In We Were Warriors Johnny takes us from his commando training to the heat blood & chaos of battle With brutal honesty he describes what it is like to risk your life every day pushing through the fear that follows watching your friends die He took the fight back to the enemy with a relentless efficiency that came at a high personal cost Back in the UK seeing the inadequate care available for veterans & their families he was inspired to run for Parliament in the hope he could improve their plight Unflinching action-packed & laced with wry humour We Were Warriors is a compelling read ...

' Wars are not won by evacuations'' We can take it!'' Westward look the land is bright' This collection of speeches from one of the great modern orators

Includes:: Churchill's famous words on the declaration of war with Germany as well as his rousing call to the British in June 1940 after Dunkirk & his immortal tribute to the young men fighting in the Battle of Britain GREAT IDEAS Throughout history some books have changed the world They have transformed the way we see ourselves
- & each other They have inspired debate dissent war & revolution They have enlightened outraged provoked & comforted They have enriched lives
- & destroyed them Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers pioneers radicals & visionaries whose ideas shook civilization & helped make us who we are



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1927 The first talkie ended the silent film era the first man completed a solo transatlantic flight & a zombie virus decimated the human race Two unlikely heroines use their unorthodox skills to survive as a zombie infection spreads through the streets of New York & beyond Brea Grant (HEROES) & Zane Grant promise the worst breakup ever & an epic conclusion to this flesh-eating tale ...

' Vividly reconstructs the dramatic story of these men whose fortitude kept alive the principle of conscientious objection we now take for granted' Spectator 'A fascinating story thoroughly researched & clearly told' Craig Brown Mail on Sunday Book of the Week In June 1916 as his brother Philip was on the way to the Somme Bert Brocklesby was in prison under sentence of death He had refused to fight in the First World War In this thoughtful compelling & poignant book Will Ellsworth-Jones tells the remarkable & little-known story of courageous men like Bert Brocklesby who defied both brutal incomprehension from the military & white feathers waved at them in the street to leave a lasting legacy the freedom to voice unpopular beliefs & to challenge those who decide to take us to war 'A fascinating & frightening story of an army very nearly out of control of its political masters' Francis Beckett Guardian 'A moving & grippingly readable book' Sunday Telegraph ...

We wish for a furry monster A big hairy scary monster Our own stomping chomping monster for Christmas this year! Dear Santa please bring us a MONSTER for Christmas! This hilarious parody of the traditional carol stars two siblings who want something just a little more special than the usual toys for their Christmas gift Mom & Dad refuse--so they appeal to a higher power Santa & since they've been good all year he delivers But having a monster in the house may not be all it's cracked up to be as the kids discover when he turns their playroom to rubble & causes tons of trouble Now what will they do? Delighted readers will sing along with the merry song ...

A beautiful glass Alice Bauble that makes for a treasured keepsake all year round This bauble features the popular characters from the curious Disney film Alice in Wonderland This item would make a lovely unique gift for a friend or a self-purchase to brighten up the home Presented in a branded window box ...

Tracklist The Muppet Show Theme (From The Muppets) Movin' Right Along (From The Muppet Movie) Mah Na Mah Na (From The Muppets) Happy Feet (From The Muppet Show) Macarena (From Muppets Most Wanted Bayside Boys Remix) Moves Like Jagger (From Muppets Most Wanted) Rainbow Connection (From The Muppets) Can You Picture That? (From The Muppet Movie) Man Or Muppet (From The Muppets) America (From The Muppet Movie) Smells Like Teen Spirit (From The Muppets) Popcorn What Now My Love? (From The Muppet Show) (It Not Easy) Bein' Green (From The Muppet Show) Tenderly (From The Muppet Show) Halfway Down The Stairs (From The Muppet Show) Rainbow Connection (From The Muppets Moopets Version) Life's A Happy Song Finale (From The Muppets) ...

It's a perfect day for a picnic so Hen picks some berries Goose picks some apples & Duck picks some pears Then the three friends set off to look for the perfect spot to enjoy their feast But the three friends aren't the only ones who are hungry As the picnic basket gets lighter & lighter readers will be laughing harder & harder A wonderfully funny tale from the creator of Rosie's Walk ...

As a bored moody teenager Emma Beddington came across a copy of French ELLE in the library of her austere Yorkshire school As she turned the pages full of philosophy sex & lipstick she realized that her life had one purpose & one purpose only she needed to be French Instead of skulking in her bedroom listening to The Smiths or trudging to Betty's Tea Room to buy fondant fancies she would be free & solitary sitting outside the Cafe de Flore with a Scottie dog at her feet a Moleskine on the table & a Gauloise trembling on her lower lip & so she set about becoming French she did a French exchange albeit in Casablanca; she studied French history at university & spent the holidays in France with her French boyfriend Eventually after a family tragedy she found herself living in Paris with the same French boyfriend & two half-French children Her dream had come true but how would reality match up? Gradually Emma realized that she might have found Paris but what she really needed to find was home Written with enormous wit & warmth We'll Always Have Paris is a memoir for anyone who has ever worn a Breton T-shirt & wondered however fleetingly if they could pass for une vraie Parisienne ...

I know I can't change the way I look But maybe just maybe people can change the way they see Wonder is the unforgettable story of August Pullman an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face With over 5 million copies sold Wonder is a true modern classic a life-changing read & has inspired kindness & acceptance in countless readers Now younger readers can discover the Wonder message with this gorgeous picture book starring Auggie & his dog Daisy on an original adventure written & illustrated by RJ Palacio With spare powerful text & richly-imagined illustrations We're All Wonders shows readers what it's like to live in Auggie's world
- a world in which he feels like any other kid but he's not always seen that way We're All Wonders taps into every child's longing to belong & to be seen for who they truly are It's the perfect way for families & teachers to talk about empathy difference & kindness with young children
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