The nation of Pakistan was born out of the trauma of Partition from India in 1947. Its cricket team evolved in the chaotic aftermath. Initially unrecognised, underfunded & weak, Pakistan`s team grew to become a major force in world cricket. Since the early days of the Raj, cricket has been entwined with national identity & Pakistan`s successes helped to define its status in the world. Defiant in defence, irresistible in attack, players such as A.H. Kardar, Fazal Mahmood, Wasim Akram & Imran Khan awed their contemporaries & inspired their successors. The story of Pakistan cricket is filled with triumph & tragedy. In recent years, it has been threatened by the same problems affecting Pakistan itself: fallout from the `war on terror`, sectarian violence, corruption, crises in health & education, & a shortage of effective leaders. For twenty years, Pakistan cricket has been stained by the scandalous behaviour of the players involved in match-fixing. Since 2009, the fear of violence has driven Pakistan`s international cricket into exile. No one knows when it will return home. But Peter Oborne`s narrative is also full of hope. For all its troubles, cricket gives all Pakistanis a chance to excel & express themselves, a sense of identity & a cause for pride in their country. Packed with first-hand recollections, & digging deep into political, social & cultural history, Wounded Tiger is a major study of sport & nationhood. ...

The nation of Pakistan was born out of the trauma of Partition from India in 1947. Its cricket team evolved in the chaotic aftermath. Initially unrecognized, underfunded & weak, Pakistan `s team grew to become a major force in world cricket. Since the early days of the Raj, cricket has been entwined with national identity & Pakistan `s successes helped to define its status in the world. Defiant in defence, irresistible in attack, players such as A H Kardar, Fazal Mahmood & Imran Khan awed their contemporaries & inspired their successors. The story of Pakistan cricket is filled with triumph & tragedy. In recent years, it has been threatened by the same problems affecting Pakistan itself: fallout from the ”war on terror”, sectarian violence, corruption, health & the environment, & a shortage of effective leaders. For twenty years, Pakistan cricket has been stained by the scandalous behaviour of the players involved in match fixing. Since 2009, the fear of violence has driven Pakistan`s international cricket into exile. No one knows when it will return home. But Peter Oborne`s narrative is also full of hope. For all its troubles, cricket gives all Pakistanis a chance to excel & express themselves, a sense of identity & a cause for pride in their country. ...

A family story of blood & memory & the haunting power of the past. After nearly three decades reporting conflict from all over the world for the BBC, Fergal Keane has gone home to Ireland to tell a story that lies at the root of his fascination with war. It is a family story of war & love, & how the ghosts of the past return to shape the present. Wounds is a powerful memoir about Irish people who found themselves caught up in the revolution that followed the 1916 Rising, & in the pitiless violence of civil war in north Kerry after the British left in 1922. It is the story of Keane`s grandmother Hannah Purtill, her brother Mick & his friend Con Brosnan, & how they & their neighbours took up guns to fight the British Empire & create an independent Irel&. & it is the story of another Irishman, Tobias O` Sullivan, who fought against them as a policeman because he believed it was his duty to uphold the law of his country. Many thousands of people took part in the War of Independence & the Civil War that followed. Whatever side they chose, all were changed in some way by the costs of violence. Keane uses the experiences of his ancestral homeland in north Kerry to examine why people will kill for a cause & how the act of killing reverberates through the generations. ...

A family story of blood & memory & the haunting power of the past. 2018 WINNER OF THE CHRISTOPHER EWART-BIGGS MEMORIAL PRIZE 2017 WINNER OF THE NON-FICTION IRISH BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER After nearly three decades reporting conflict from all over the world for the BBC, Fergal Keane has gone home to Ireland to tell a story that lies at the root of his fascination with war. It is a family story of war & love, & how the ghosts of the past return to shape the present. Wounds is a powerful memoir about Irish people who found themselves caught up in the revolution that followed the 1916 Rising, & in the pitiless violence of civil war in north Kerry after the British left in 1922. It is the story of Keane`s grandmother Hannah Purtill, her brother Mick & his friend Con Brosnan, & how they & their neighbours took up guns to fight the British Empire & create an independent Irel&. & it is the story of another Irishman, Tobias O` Sullivan, who fought against them as a policeman because he believed it was his duty to uphold the law of his country. Many thousands of people took part in the War of Independence & the Civil War that followed. Whatever side they chose, all were changed in some way by the costs of violence. Keane uses the experiences of his ancestral homeland in north Kerry to examine why people will kill for a cause & how the act of killing reverberates through the generations. ...

Here is a visual record of one of the great untold stories of Asian design history: the trade in Indian textiles to Southeast & East Asia. For over 1000 years Indian cloths were traded for spices & the forest & mineral wealth of the East by Asian, Arab & European merchants. Including dazzling chintzes & expensive tie-die silk that was reserved for the nobility, these textiles served as diplomatic gifts, displays on festive occasions & as clothing for the populace at rites of passage & other ceremonies. John Guy draws on first-hand descriptions by travellers & merchants, on historic images of people & places, & on related arts to tell the story of the trade. ...

Step into a night-time world with Tim Hopgood, creator of the bestselling WOW! Said the Owl. The curious little owl is back, & this time she`s ready to discover the wonders of night-time, from the big, bright moon to the bats in the sky & the foxes deep in the forest. But where are all the other owls? When the wind blows the leaves from her tree, you`ll soon see...A perfect preschool introduction to the nocturnal world with something to count on every page
- all the way from one to ten! A timeless book told with warmth & simplicity, perfect for sharing at bedtime.
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Catch their eyes & their minds will follow. ” Wow: The Visual Encyclopedia of Everything” is a spectacular show-&-tell experience. Every spread in this incredible book explores an encyclopedic subject in a unique way, through a thought-provoking collection of stunning photographic images. Meet the family in a photo album of our mammal relatives. A drawer full of prosthetic eyes brings to life the science of genetics. An ice sculpture is used to illustrate states of matter. Architectural marvels are displayed on a house of cards. Space exploration is commemorated through a collection of world stamps. There is something new to discover on every page. The visual ”wow” of the photographic galleries is complemented by lively informative text, making it a delightful reference tool for children & adults alike. The book is organized into classic encyclopedic subjects
- nature, human body, science & technology, space, earth, people & places, history, & art & culture
- with chapter branding for easy navigation. Every chapter has been researched & verified by a team of specialist consultants & writers to deliver fascinating facts & figures alongside essential information. This comprehensive compendium is packed with the wow factor for the ultimate reference experience.

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Map No. 249, Wrangell/ St. Elias National Park, AK, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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What is the greatest maritime disaster of all time? In her remarkable collection of stories, Jean Hood certainly challenges the popular belief that Titanic should hold that title. Dramatic & enthralling, the common theme throughout is the strength of human character
- or lack of it
- that reveals itself when people are placed in the most appalling & incredible circumstances. Read about the crowded emigrant liner whose officers abandoned her after striking a reef; the captain of an unseaworthy ferry who refused to put back to Liverpool because he would have had to refund the fares; the inexperienced frigate captain who entrusted his ship to a passenger & whose voyage ended in cannibalism & national scandal. Yet for every instance of cruelty, criminal negligence & bad luck, there is another of courage, leadership, humanity & resourcefulness. The French fisherman who swam for almost a mile through the wild tide to try & help a stranded convict ship; the captain who stole international headlines by remaining aboard a doomed cargo ship in mountainous seas; the crew of a dismasted timber carrier who suffered for more than a month in the bitter North Atlantic winter; the U-boat which went to the rescue of those whose ship she had just sunk. This book covers all types of vessels through the ages of sail & steam to the modern submarine. It combines thorough research with dramatic storytelling. It is written by an established Conway author & expert on losses at sea. It is a great beach or fireside read.

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First published in 1912, within months of the sinking of the Titanic, this historic publication is a somber yet sensationalistic look at the contemporary accounts of the time. As set forth in the original jacket copy, this graphic & thrilling account of the sinking of the greatest palace ever built, carrying down to watery graves more than 1, 500 souls gives exciting escapes from death & acts of heroism not equaled in ancient or modern times, as told by the survivors, &

Includes:: the history of icebergs, the terror of the seas, wireless telegraphy, & modern shipbuilding. Now back in print, our collector`s edition features specially commissioned illustrations & an updated package from one of London`s leading design studios, Minalima, as well as photographs sourced from the Titanic Historical Society archives. An all-new foreword deconstructs the events leading up to the great disaster & contextualizes the cultural legacy of the Titanic disaster today. The package & design of this book sets it apart from the myriad publications sure to be released for the anniversary. Re-imagined by the same design team that brought ” Harry Potter Film Wizardry” to life, it is designed to replicate the look & feel of the original 1912 publication, complete with a weathered & worn cloth-like cover, decorative ribbon marker, a h&-drawn, colour-tinted map of the ship`s voyage, & gold-foil stamped pages. Without a doubt, it promises to be a one-of-a-kind collector`s item, perfect for the fan who already owns a bookshelf of Titanic-related titles & for the reader looking for something special.

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