British Fighting Heroes is Ross Kemp's personal homage to some of the most remarkable men & women to have served in the British Armed Forces during the two World Wars. Many of them unsung or forgotten, each of the lives profiled is an extraordinary tale of courage, adventure & patriotic sacrifice. From Sgt Major Stan Hollis, D-Day's only VC winner, to Mary Seacole, a Jamaican-born nurse who set up her own field station to treat wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. Vivid descriptions of their lion-hearted actions are woven into the wider story of their lives, providing a fascinating insight into a variety of military units, operations & theatres of war. Embedded with British forces in Afghanistan for his award-winning television documentaries, Kemp has experienced the terror & exhilaration of life on the frontline for himself while witnessing the courage & leadership of today's servicemen first-h&. Kemp tells the breathtaking stories of commandos, medics, submariners, fighter pilots, infantrymen, bomber crewmen, sailors & engineers in daring raids, stirring last stands & acts of extreme valour far beyond the reach of ordinary men. ...

Prepare your mind for a ' Nonsensory Overload' with this brand new 2 x CD set from the uniquely talented Ross Noble. Packed full of more hilarious shows from the multi-award winning st&-up, ' Nonsensory Overload'

Includes:: two & a half hour's of great comedy, recorded live on stage in England & Australia.

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Rosslyn Chapel, eight miles south of Edinburgh, has captured the imagination of many in recent years. This book traces themes of transformation & metamorphosis through inward endeavour. It is suitable for those interested in stories from the beginnings of the world, Ancient Egypt, the Holy L&, Celtic myth & Scottish history. ...

Rostam is Iran's greatest mythological hero, a Persian Hercules, magnificent in strength & courage. His adventures are some of the most beloved of all Persian narratives & remain deeply resonant in Iranian culture. This book begins with the birth of Rostam's father Zal & ends with Rostam's death. ...

The crash of a UFO at Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947 has fascinated & amazed the public ever since reports of the incident emerged in the 1980s. In this compelling examination, author Rupert Matthews takes a fresh look at the astonishing evidence that has come out of Roswell & poses the crucial questions: did an alien spaceship really crash at Roswell, & was there a government cover-up? Rigorously researched, Roswell investigates witness reports, official documentation & press coverage to create a complete, balanced view of this most intriguing event. ï ½ Witness profiles ï ½ Roswell timeline ï ½ Fully illustrated ...

Rosy is happily playing with her beautiful, new, star balloon, when the wind snatches it away & carries it off. The little bear runs as fast as she can, but will she be able to get her precious balloon back? Find out what happens in this moving picture book all about loss & discovery. ...

Black & silver battery powered globe that continually revolves. The globe rotates clockwise & anti-clockwise in a slow motion by pressing the top of the globe. With defined map features, this globe would make a stunning ornament for your home. Globe Diameter: 20cm (Requires 1 AA battery
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Blue battery powered globe that continually revolves. The globe rotates clockwise & anti-clockwise in a slow motion by pressing the top of the globe. With defined map features, this globe would make a stunning ornament for your home. Globe Diameter: 20cm (Requires 1 AA battery
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Multicoloured battery powered globe that continually revolves. The globe rotates clockwise & anti-clockwise in a slow motion by pressing the top of the globe. With defined map features, this globe would make a stunning ornament for your home. Globe Diameter: 20cm (Requires 1 AA battery
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Go back into the really rotten times of the Romans, where there were beastly battles, deadly doctors & marvellous myths. Discover what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts, how ancient Britons got their hair nice & how Romans told the future with dead chickens. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. Revised by the author to make Horrible Histories more accessible to young readers. 2013 is HORRIBLE HISTORIES twentieth anniversary. ...