In March & April 1942, more explosives were dropped on the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta smaller than the Isle of Wight than on the whole of Britain during the first year of the Blitz. Malta had become one of the most strategically important places in the world. From there, the Allies could attack Axis supply lines to North Africa; without it, Rommel would be able to march unchecked into Egypt, Suez & the Middle East. For the Allies this would have catastrophic. As Churchill said, Malta had to be held at all costs. FORTRESS MALTA follows the story through the eyes of those who were there: young men such as twenty-year-old fighter pilot Raoul Daddo-Langlois, anti-aircraft gunner Ken Griffiths, American Art Roscoe & submariner Tubby Crawford
- who served on the most successful Allied submarine of the Second World War; cabaret dancer-turned RAF plotter Christina Ratcliffe, & her lover, the brilliant & irrepressible reconnaissance pilot, Adrian Warburton. Their stories & others provide extraordinary first-hand accounts of heroism, resilience, love, & loss, highlighting one of the most remarkable stories of World War II. This book has 364 pages & is 12.9 x 3.8 x 19.8 cm
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The survival of plants on our planet is nothing short of miraculous. They are food for a vast array of organisms, ranging from bacteria & fungi, through to insects, & even other plants. Dale Walters explores the fascinating array of evolutionary defences plants employ to survive & avoid being eaten. ...

At the height of his television fame on The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Robert Vaughn was one of Hollywood's most ogled bachelors, with countless adoring female fans. This title recounts not only the details about his love life, but also Vaughn's memories of a golden era in Hollywood & his adventures with fellow stars. ...

Fortune & Glory follows the exploits of the intrepid & sometimes piratical adventurers who put life, limb & reputation at risk in the discovery of some of the world's best-known historical monuments. From 4004BC to the 21st century, Fortune & Glory chronicles all of the major discoveries these awe-inspiring explorers have made, through vivid first-hand accounts, maps, images & captivating commentary. Learn about the evidence of our ancestors & the birth of man, explorations & adventures in the classical world & empires in Egypt & Africa. Follow Howard Carter into the tomb of Tutankhamun, Hiram Bingham into the lost city of Machu Picchu, & discover how Heinrich Schliemann turned myth into history when he found the legendary city of Troy. From early mavericks & amateurs to the science of modern archaeology, Fortune & Glory will make you marvel at the courage, vision, resourcefulness, innovation & perseverence of the real-life Indiana Joneses. ...

Four generations of the Haldanes are gathering for a family celebration. It ought to be the perfect reunion, but behind the doors of Fortune House, their beloved family home, life is not as idyllic as it seems. Caroline & David's marriage, scarred by a tragic loss many years before, is back in the spotlight as David's retirement is thrust upon them. Meanwhile, their three daughters, Fiona, Deborah & Vonnie, have brought with them not just husbands & children, but crises & conflicts of their own. As the holiday unfolds, it starts to become clear that the ties that bind the Haldanes together are in danger of unravelling entirely. A moving & compelling portrayal of a modern family with all the warmth, pain, humour, anger & love that come with being related. ...

In his Himalayan retreat of Glenmire, Nicholas Ballantyne is determined his days of bloodshed & intrigue in the service of the

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Martin Grey, a smart, talented. young lawyer working out of a storefront in Queens, is taken under the wing of a secretive

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Details: Paratrooper Lance-Corporal Vincent Bramley's account of his experiences in the frontline of modern warfare is
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A guide to fossils. Featuring more than 1, 000 photographs of over 500 species, it enables you to recognize species instantly. It offers coverage ranging from what a fossil is, how they are classified to how to start a collection. It is suitable for fossil lovers, as well as for collectors. ...

This book is part of a great new series of compact & attractive identification guides designed to help you distinguish between varieties of natural phenomena. Over 100 of the most common plant & animal fossils of Europe are featured with bitesize information including identification features, stratigraphy & distribution & similar or related fossils. Divided into types, such as molluscs & echinoderms, the clear, easy-to-follow design, precise colour illustrations & additional colour photography will quickly help you spot your hoplites from your Euhoplites. ...