As an EHM in the '60s & '70s, covertly recruited by the US National Security Agency, John Perkins helped further American imperial interests in countries such as Ecuador, Panama, Indonesia & Saudi Arabia. He tried to write this book four times but was threatened or bribed each time to halt. The events of 9/11 forced him to reveal the truth. ...

In the first part of this famous work, published in 1821 but then revised & expanded in 1856, De Quincey vividly describes a number of experiences during his boyhood which he implies laid the foundations for his later life of helpless drug addiction. The second part consists of his remarkable account of the pleasures & pains of opium, ostensibly offered as a muted apology for the course his life had taken but often reading like a celebration of it. The Confessions of an English Opium-Eater is thus both a classic of English autobiographical writing
- the prose equivalent, in its own time, of Wordsworth's The Prelude or Growth of a Poet's Mind
- & at the same time a crucial text in the long history of the Western World's ambivalent relationship with hard drugs. Full of psychological insight & colourful descriptive writing, it surprised & fascinated De Quincey's contemporaries & has continued to exert its powerful & eccentric appeal ever since.

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In 1831, Nat Turner awaits death in a Virginia jail cell. He is a slave, a preacher, & the leader of the only effective slave revolt in the history of 'that peculiar institution'. This novel is Turner's confession, made to jailers under the duress of his God. ...

This fantastic pack of two confetti push pops is perfect to use at your wedding or special occasion & parties plus much more.

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A fantastic glitter confetti shaker with a selection of different coloured glitter.

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' Confidence' combines the best methods from cognitive behavioural therapy, sports psychology, neuro-linguistic programming, positive psychology & much more. Dr Rob Yeung, psychologist & coach, shows how to challenge your fears, build your confidence & achieve your goals in life. ...

Provides practical & applicable skills & critical-thinking strategies by emphasizing self-discovery, self-management, & self-assessment, with an underlying theme of helping first-year students to be confident in their approach to learning. This title focuses on student diversity, not only in their backgrounds but also in the ways they learn. ...

It is the late 1600s on the high seas. A group of Barbary galley slaves plot as they ply the oars of a pirate ship, hatching a daring scheme to find an enormous cache of Spanish gold. Amazingly, they succeed
- leaving some very unhappy men behind who vow to hunt down the vagabonds & bring them to justice, no matter the cost.
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In the autumn of his days, a privy councillor contemplates his past, looking back at the key moments in his life. He remembers sharing a lodging with a professor & his wife & a close friendship is formed. The professor, however harbours a dark secret which changes both men forever. ...

Known as the heart of Africa, the Congos are one of the last bastions in Africa for the seriously adventurous traveler. Both countries remain difficult to visit especially when traveling overl&. This revised guide tells you how to travel both adventurously & safely &

Includes:: an extensive chapter on security. It provides the intrepid traveler with practical information & the unique maps you will need to explore this jungle territory. City maps have been updated with the latest information on where to find hotels, restaurants & shops. The road network has been repaired & travelers can now travel easily by minibus throughout some regions of these countries. Overland routes are much enhanced & regional maps are completely revised to show the updated infrastructure. The Congos encompass Africas largest area of intact rainforest & much of the book is devoted to the spectacular wildlife in both countries. Two eastern national parks, both World Heritage Sites, protect not only the mountain gorilla but the critically endangered eastern lowland gorilla & information on tour groups visiting these sites & many others is included in the guide. Providing practical information on every region of both countries, essential advice on preparation as well as safety precautions, this is the only comprehensive guide to both Congos in English.

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