Henry Taylor's long life (1825-1931) gave him an unusual perspective on change in American society. This book talks about his journey across the western continent in search of fortune, offers insight into the problems & successes of the early homesteaders & settlers, & concerns his later travels & his reflections on his long life. ...

Mihir Bose was born in January 1947. Eight months later
- & seventy years ago in August- India became a modern, free nation. The
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Scarlett O' Brien, utterly addicted to romantic films, has found her leading man. She's convinced Sean is Mr Right, but the day-to-day reality of a relationship isn't quite like the movies. With Sean constantly away on business, Scarlett & her new best friend Oscar decide to head to New York for the holiday of a lifetime. From one famous landmark to the next, Scarlett & Oscar make many new friends during their adventure
- including sailors in town for Fleet Week, a famous film star, & Jamie & Max, a TV reporter & cameraman. Scarlett finds herself strangely drawn to Jamie, they appear to have much in common: a love of films & Jamie's search for a parent he never knew. But Scarlett has to ask herself why she is reacting like this to another man when she's so in love with Sean.
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The Kerr family say goodbye to their farm in Mallorca, & put it up for sale after three years of hard work. But now begins the return-to-Scotland adventure, & what a cultural shock is in store. The author explores Scotl&, visiting such places as the ' Biarritz of the North', & giving us an insider's view of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. ...

As a new generation of school-leavers leaves home, either to university or to seek their fortunes in the outside world, many face the daunting prospect of cooking for themselves for the first time. With its brilliant cartoon-strip design, more than 750 photographs & over 90 recipes, From Pasta to Pancakes makes it easy to learn to cook. ...

SMERSH, the Russian intelligence unit, is hell-bent on destroying Special Agent James Bond. The lure? The chance for 007 to bring the Spektor decoding machine from Istanbul to London, & for the British to take the upper hand in a chilling new front of the Cold War. So begins a deadly game of bluff & double bluff, with Bond a marked man. ...

On 8CD's: James Bond is targeted for elimination by SMERSH, & the malevolent Colonel Rosa Klebb has set a trap in Istanbul. The bait is the Spektor decoding machine, to be delivered by the irresistible Tatiana Romanova. The assassin is Red Grant, a psychopath who has defected from the West. Bond & Tatiana become pawns in a game of cross & double-cross that reaches its deadly finale on the Orient Express. Read by Toby Stephens. ...

Sean Connery returns as James Bond in this thrill-a-minute adventure featuring remarkable villains, beautiful women & exotic locales. This time, Bond squares off against the evil SPECTRE organisation in a race to seize a Soviet decoding machine, thrusting him into a thrilling boat chase, a brutal helicopter attack & a deadly brawl aboard the Orient Express. ...

From Saints to Winners tells the tale of a campaign bookended by tragedy, but laden with glory. Jim Mallinder's Saints marched all the way to three finals, winning two of them, as they secured the first Premiership trophy they craved, as well as Challenge Cup glory.

There was more heartache to come as Luis Ghaut, the young man so many had taken to their hearts, sadly passed away at the start of the following season; but courageous Luis had been able to lead his favourite team out at Twickenham & saw them win two trophies before he lost his battle with cancer. It was a season that he was able to treasure, & one that no one who witnessed it would ever forget.

The story is told by Tom Vickers, the local journalist who covered every game, home & away, & by the players & coaches who made it possible.

This hardback book has 220 pages & measures: 24 x 16 x 2.2cm





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