Saigon is the city known for the unexplainable languidness that possessed the ' French & American' Europeans that lived in Vietnam. A city of contrasts, Saigon has lived through dramatic changes: the turbulence of the South for which it was renowned was replaced by the terrible coldness of the North & the joyfulness of the city was imposed by a rigid doctrine. Saigon became Ho Chi Minh & a new city was created. ...

As Peter Carlyle, a smooth-talking, super-successful lawyer, waved his family off on a sailing holiday, all they had in mind was lying back & relaxing. But when a violent storm broke out, an explosion caused the boat to vanish without a trace & the family were lost, presumed dead. Until now. When a message in a bottle is found, it becomes apparent that there must have been at least one survivor. The race is on to rescue the family, but does everyone looking for them really want to find them alive? Was the explosion the accident everyone assumed it to be? Survival may be the least of their concerns. In fact, being found may be the last thing they should be hoping for ...

Bring your scrapbook pages & cards to life with the gorgeous designs in the First Edition Sail Away Paper Pad!

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For anyone considering setting sail " Eyewitness Companions offer an essential reference library, perfect for novices or anyone who just wants to know more about their favourite pastime." Heyday Essential reading ? whether you're dipping your toe in the water for the first time, or a seasoned sea-dog brushing up your skills. Find out how to get started: explore different boats, what to wear, & discover the correct kit to pack for rivers, lakes or the high seas. Learn the essential techniques, from rigging & launching your boat to advanced tacking, gibing & starting to race. Plus, get the low-down on navigating your vessel & handling emergencies. Take time to research before you go: explore the top sailing destinations of the world, whether you fancy cruising in the Mediterranean or drifting through the warm Caribbean. Make sure you dip into this before setting off. ...

Joshua Slocum set off alone from Boston in April 1895 & went on to join the ranks of the world's great circumnavigators. But by circling the globe without crew or consorts, Slocum outdid them all. This is the autobiographical account of his solo trip around the world. ...

A guide for those who wants to get the most out of sailing. It is designed to teach the basics of sailing, increase your enjoyment of the sport, improve your technique, & ultimately, enables you to take part in professional competitions. It presents comprehensive guidance on the different parts of a boat. ...

Challenge yourself & piece together this stunning image of a ship sailing towards Chicago.

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A Sailor's Tale is a rolling tale, based on real people & real events, creatively coloured with characters of a more dubious pedigree, A Sailor's Tale illustrates what a group of men in their twenties got up to, sailing one of King George VI's lesser warships around the world during & just after the last war. ...

Simon Templar is the Saint
- daring, dazzling, & just a little disreputable. On the side of the law, but standing outside it,
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As God has given the salmon to be King of the Fish, & the wren to be King of the birds, so God has given David to be leader of the Christians of the Island of Britain.

Living in Wales over one thousand five hundred years ago, Santa David is still remembered on March 1st to celebrate his work & ideas.

Discover this collection of stories & tales about David, with amazing & funny adventures about miracles, kings & pirates.

Come & meet the patron Saint of Wales... Saint David!

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9780862436056
• Author: Rhiannon Ifans
• Publisher: Y Lolfa Cyf
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 96
• Dimensions: 20 x 21 x 1cm















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