A collection of 100 inspiring, moving & poignant short stories, submitted to the 500 Words: Black Lives Matter competition which

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Headingley 1981 hosted one of the most dramatic comebacks in Test cricket, when England beat Australia by 18 runs. The bookies"ed odds of 500-1 against an England win. Two of the Australian team took those odds. This newly updated book recreates the match in rich detail with those who were there, placing events in their full context. ...

People have been in thrall of the monarchy throughout history. Whether it is a tsar in Russia, an emperor in China or a king in Engl&, these individuals inevitably changed the course of history. 5, 000 Years of Royalty profiles the fascinating stories of the greatest leaders in the world, from Cleopatra in Eygpt, to Catherine the Great in Russia, to Emperor Shang-Kun in China, to Henri VIII in Engl&. Each biography is illustrated with beautiful artwork from the era. Famous royals throughout history include Ramesses II of Egypt, Qin Shi Huang of China, Alfred the Great of Engl&, Caeser, Emperor of Rome, Asoka the Great of India, Empress Wu Zetian of China, Genghis Khan of Mongolia, Charlemange, Simeon I of Bulgaria, Emperor Cuauht?moc of the Aztecs, William the Conqueror of Engl&, Me?lisende of Jerusalem, Kazimierz III The Great of Pol&, Eleanor of Aquitaine of France, Frederick the Great of Germany, Queen Christina of Sweden, Henry VIII, Emperor Napoleon of France, Kaiser Wilhem I of Germany, King Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia, Empress Dowager Cixi of China, Nicholas II of Russia. ...

In August 2015 bookmakers priced Leicester at 5000-1 to win the Premier League – the same odds as Elvis being found alive.



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Covers 501 must-visit destinations, ranging from remote hideaways & tropical islands to bustling cities, breathtaking monuments & stunning landscapes across the world. The book

Includes:: photography that sits alongside informative text & a summary of don't-miss features of each site.

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This book is an invaluable source of inspiration for anyone planning a day out in the UK or Irel&. Whether you want to keep children occupied during the school holidays or prefer a peaceful meander through beautiful countryside, there is a day out here to suit everyone. There is such a wealth of places to see & things to do in the islands of Britain & Ireland that we really are spoilt for choice. Palaces, castles, museums, churches, stately homes & gardens are all part of the extraordinary rich heritage that we are privileged to enjoy. Combined with the enormous variety of landscapes, seascapes, villages, towns & cities when planning a day out we are therefore presented with thousands of choices. There are zoos, wildlife parks & aquariums to visit, picturesque train journeys to take, caves to explore, mountains to climb & cathedrals to wonder at. Some of the suggested days out, like visiting the Tower of London, are well known traditions. Others are more unusual ï ½ like visiting an auction, going to the races, or a trip to Portmeirion, the surreal, Italianate Welsh fantasy village. So tear yourself way from the housework or the television. Decide where you're going to go, check in advance that the places you want to visit are open & set off on your great day out! ...

Features the most overwhelming, scary, unpredictable disasters across the globe. This book re-traces history from a different point of view. It embarks readers on a journey through Natural, Economic, & Transport Disasters to all the way to Commercial & Disastrous Consequences. ...

Presents the reader with a line-up of notorious crooks, criminals, villains & thieves, from the mysterious disappearance of Lord Lucan, the assassination of JFK to the treason committed by Guy Fawkes. This book provides an insight into the world's most notorious crimes. ...

501 Must Visit Cities is an invaluable source of inspiration for those seeking to explore great cities of the world, & a practical guide to how you get there & what you need to know when you arrive. The world's largest & dynamic cities are here
- Mexico City, Tokyo, Mumbai, New York
- alongside many cities which are on a very different scale altogether.

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Lets you to travel the world from the comfort of your armchair, meet new people, enjoy sporting events & unusual festivities in foreign lands & deepen your knowledge of other cultures & religions. This title

Includes:: a selection of festivals & events, from kite festivals in China to beer festivals in Germany.

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