Ranging from the fall of Singapore in 1942 to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948, this text provides a vivid behind-the-scenes look at Britain's decision to divest itself from the crown jewel of its empire. Wolpert, a leading authority on Indian history, paints memorable portraits of all the key participants. ...

In Regency Engl&, a beautiful young woman finds her life thrown into turmoil by the arrival of a handsome scoundrel. Lady Elizabeth, the youngest & most headstrong of the three Banning sisters, has been engaged three times, & has scandalously broken off all three engagements. Her fear of becoming any man's property has kept her from marriage & earned her a reputation in the 'ton' as a heartbreaking flirt. Neil Severin is a wicked rogue, black of heart & black of reputation. A man of no morals, devoid of compassion, he is a government-sanctioned assassin. & his newest target is a man Beth holds dear. When the flame-haired beauty thwarts his plan, Neil exacts his own brand of spicy revenge. But circumstances unexpectedly throw them together, & with Beth's life in danger, Neil finds himself in the unexpected role of hero, racing to save her. What he never expects is that instead of him saving her, Beth winds up saving him. When the ruthless organisation he works for turns its agents loose on Neil, he & Beth travel the British countryside, fleeing the killers, their attraction to each other growing. Can Neil forgive himself for his past & accept Beth's love? Can Beth overcome her fear & trust Neil? Can they both survive long enough to begin a new life together? ...

George (Warren Beatty) is a Beverly Hills hairdresser who likes to have affairs with his clients. Sick of his boss & keen to placate his steady girlfriend, Jill (Goldie Hawn), George asks to borrow money from his friend Lester Carr (Jack Warden) & set ...

Details: Creative shapes for creative crafters! This amazing shamrock craft punch is durable, easy to use, & ideal for
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The marriage of Sylvie & Gowry Mc Culloch was not made in heaven & has gone through difficult times. Settled now in Dublin, they have a daughter, Maeve, whom they both loved dearly. Sylvie presides over the respectable Shamrock Hotel while Gowry is a driver for Flanagan's bus company. When Francis Hagarty explodes into their lives, however, everything changes for the worse. Fran is a journalist & gunrunner & hides a shipment of smuggled arms in the Shamrock. Gowry discovers it &, sensing danger, is furious. But Sylvie has already fallen in love with Fran & is soon swept into an illicit affair. Trapped in a tangle of subversion that he resisted all his life, Gowry is forced to flee Dublin & becomes caught up in the war in Europe. As Gowry struggles to survive the horrors of trench warfare in France & Sylvie & precocious daughter Maeve are drawn into the Easter Uprising at home, the family's future hangs on heartbreaking choices
- any one of which may lead to tragedy for all of them.
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What Will Your Shanghai Encounter Be? Drinking in the riverside view from the historic Bund's bars Sizing up the sci-fi skyscrapers of futuristic Pudong Bargain-hunting, cafe-hopping & art-ogling amidst the traditional architecture of Tianzifang Indulging in the chic charm of the French Concession's tree-lined boulevards Escaping modernity to the quintessentially Chinese landscapes just outside of town Discovering the street-level character of "lilong" lanes & "longtang" architecture Discover Twice The City In Half The Time Easy navigation with full-color pull-out map, detailed neighborhood maps & Chinese characters throughout the book Our expert author explores atmospheric alleys & sleek skyscrapers for the best shopping, eating, drinking, entertainment & sights Highlights & customized itineraries help you make the most of your short trip Get behind the scenes with insider tips from tuned-in locals, from a traditional woodcarver to a modern-day fashionista ...

When a group of vegan terrorists threaten to blow up the world's two most important leaders along with half of Shanghai, the job somehow falls to the curmudgeonly feng shui master C F Wong & his over-enthusiastic assistant, Joyce, to save Shanghai, the world, & one poor potentially explosive white elephant. ...

A fantastic square chest with a drawer, each drawer features a cut out shape for the handle & also a natural wooden design ideal for painting, decorating & wood craft.

Perfect for storing all kinds of craft items, sewing items & jewellery.

Product Information:
• Wooden Box
• Drawer
• Handle shape: Assorted
• Measures: 8.8 x 8.9 x 8.9cm
• Drawer dimensions: 7.5 x 6.6 x 6.6cm








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When Dr Philip Raven, an intellectual working for the League of Nations, dies in 1930 he leaves behind a powerful legacy an unpublished dream book'. Inspired by visions he has experienced for many years, it appears to be a book written far into the future: a history of humanity from the date of his death up to 2105. ...

Doris Kareva is Estonia's leading female poet, & her work has been translated into over 20 languages. Her eleventh collection, Shape of Time, is more restrained in style than her earlier works, but its themes are the same
- love & its great enemies, death & time
- & the poems retain the romantic bravado that makes her work so compelling.

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