Years in insurance & marriage to the joyless Hilda have been no more than death in life to George Bowling. This & fear of another war take his mind back to the peace of his childhood in a small country town. But his return journey to Lower Binfield brings complete disillusionment. ...

Interweaves the minute-by-minute story of an accident at a missile silo in rural Arkansas, where a single crew struggled to prevent the explosion of the most powerful nuclear warhead ever built by the United States, with a historical narrative that spans more than fifty years. ...

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This is a history of World War I seen through the eyes of Sir Henry Rawlinson who frequently acted under General Haig. By examining Rawlinson's role in the war, the authors are able to follow the actual events of the battlefield & show how they related to the strategies of the High Comm&. ...

A visual guide to the tactics, campaigns, & genius of the greatest military commanders in history. From Alexander the Great's conquest of the known world right up to the generals leading today's campaigns in Afghanistan & Iraq, Commanders casts new light on the leaders who have forged history on the battlefield. Packed with special illustrations & photography, battle maps & artefacts, explore the lives & conquests of over 240 commanders, with in-depth profiles on 21 key figures, such as Julius Caesar, Napoleon & Nelson. Discover more about their enemies, from Pompey & Boudicca to Marshal Ney & Kutuzov, revealing their defining moments & key battles. Clash of the Commanders, features show how one commander triumphed & another failed, with timelines plotting the key moves on both sides."es from the commanders themselves, features on their personal effects, weapons, vehicles & portraits, all bring the lives & careers of these commanders to life. This book has 360 pages & is 30.5cm x 25.5cm x 2.7cm ...

Raised in Queens, where he worked as a plumber while honing his guitar chops, Johnny Ramone eventually became a founding member of The Ramones, one of the most influential rock bands of all time. This is Johnny Ramone's story & the story of The Ramones from start to finish, told in Johnny's own words & on his own terms. ...

Commando is the real & exciting story of one of the most important units of World War II. 

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Action Stations! Features a trio of exciting war-at-sea arms that show the Senior Service at its best, printed in a new pocket format as the original Commando comics. From fast-moving motor-torpedo-boat engagements in the English Channel to anti-submarine warfare in the Far East, this action packed & handily formatted collection of Second World War stories will thrill Commando fans of all ages. ...

With the success of Carlton's man-size Commando anthologies, this new Banzai edition is in a new pocket format compilation of three classic comic strip war stories printed in the same format as the originals. Banzai! Features a trio of explosive Brits-versus-Japanese yarns set in Burma that show the heroic British Tommy at his best. Whether it's repelling waves of Japanese jungle attacks, cutting enemy supply lines & capturing inaccessible mountain strongholds. This action-packed & handily formatted collection of Second World War stories will thrill Commando fans of all ages. ...

Suitable for new recruits to fatherhood, this title teaches you how to: survive the first 24 hours; prepare & plan to Prevent Poor Parental Performance; maintain morale in the ranks; feed, clothe, transport & entertain your troops; transport the troop ...