United by the transit of Venus, scientists from around the globe came together to answer the essential question: how can the universe be measured? The author paints a portrait of the rivalries, triumphs & misfortunes that befell these men, along with their passion & determination to succeed. ...

Chatham is an ever-evolving part of the Medway conurbation in South-East Engl&. Best known for its Royal Naval Dockyard, the history of which began in the sixteenth century, the town grew as the yard expanded. Chatham survived the closure of the dockyard in 1984 & has been reborn as the central hub of the Medway Towns, with its dockyard now a major tourist attraction.

Using a unique collection of photographs, prints & postcards, Brian Joyce & Sophie Miller explore old Chatham from the boundaries with its neighbours to the High Street shops & the town s suburbs. They take the reader on a journey of discovery through scenes & landscapes, both familiar & forgotten. Well-researched & informative, Chatham From Old Photographs reveals the area's dramatic changes over the past two centuries as well as providing a fascinating insight into the town s history.

This paperback book has 94 pages & measures: 23.3 x 16.5 x 0.8cm approx.



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Che Guevara became politically active in his native Argentina, but gained notoriety after he met Fidel Castro & became instrumental in Castro's efforts in Cuba. Guevara then went on to Bolivia, where he was captured & killed by the Bolivian army while trying to incite revolution. This biography tells the story of Che's life & death. ...

Ernesto Che Guevara, an Argentinian doctor of middle-class parents, rose to fight with Fidel Castro in the Cuban revolution & later tried to spread that revolution in other countries in Latin America & Africa. This is an account of a man who became a cultural icon to a generation. ...

Che Guevara's dream was an epic one
- to unite Latin America & the rest of the developing world through armed revolution, & to
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Become part of the revolution in 2014 with this awesome Che Guevara square calendar which features a series of twelve pop art style images of the guerrilla leader. From January to December, each month features a colourful image of the revolutionary as he poses with a look of determination on his face. Complete with a bold date section at the bottom of every page, this calendar is the perfect way to organise your social life throughout the New Year. ...

Rising food prices don't mean the end of good food. There are an amazing number of dishes that can be made with eggs, sausages, lentils, cheap cuts of meat, pasta & vegetables & many of them are included in this book. Lots of the recipes you probably haven't tasted since childhood, & they will make a welcome return to your kitchen. ...

WHO CAN YOU TRUST, WHEN YOU CAN'T TRUST FAMILY? Sheltered & naà ve Carmen Darby has lived under the thumb of her father Rex, a brutal criminal businessman, her whole life. But when Rex announces his retirement & plans to leave his vast wealth to his three daughters, Carmen doesn't thank her father as effusively as he'd like, enraging him. Cast out from her home, Carmen assumes a new identity & starts her life over, but she knows she can't outrun the sins of her family for ever... Meanwhile her sisters, disappointed by the terms of their inheritance, formulate a vicious plan to get their money in full. They'll kill whoever stands in their way, even their own father. But they aren't the only ones who'd love to see Rex dead. Surrounded by backstabbers & treating his allies like dirt, it's only a matter of time before someone snaps... & when they do, is Carmen perfectly set up to take the fall? Product Information:  •†ISBN: 9780751583564 •†Author: Roberta Kray  •†Publisher: Sp... ...

When does a liar, become a killer? Homicide Detective Kit Mc Kittrick finds herself standing over a dead body in the Shady Oaks retirement centre. Frank Flynn has been stabbed & his room ransacked. Though he kept his background quiet at the centre, Kit recognises Frank from the San Diego Police Department. Had the former detective been following a trail that led to his murder? When the head of security is also found dead, it points to a conspiracy right at the heart of Shady Oaks. The one person who might be able to help uncover the truth is just who Kit has been avoiding: Dr Sam Reeves. As a volunteer at the centre & a friend of the victim, the forensic psychologist could be just what her case needs. But without access to CCTV of the day of the murder, how will Kit catch her killer? & can she do so before anyone else is put in danger? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781472296948 • Author: Karen Rose • Publisher: Hodder Headline • Format: Paperback • Pages: 384 • Dimensions: 19... ...

According to media reports, current levels of academic dishonesty (aka cheating) have approached near-epidemic proportions. We witness headlines such as: High Stakes Testing Results in Widespread Cheating; Study Finds Widespread Cheating Among American Teenagers; & More Students Cheating with Fewer Regrets. ...