Vanessa Ratcliffe is just sixteen, daughter of one of the town's richest men. & in spite of her social standing & convent education, Vanessa's provocative manner often draws envious eyes in her direction. Over in filthy Ryder's Row, Angus Cotton is a rough diamond, but as engineer at Affieck & Tate he's worth his weight in gold. & Angus has ambitious plans for his future ï ½ plans that had never included Vanessa, until now.. . The Round Tower is a beautifully imagined story of power, love, honour & greed from one of Britain's most popular novelists. ...

Nothing encapsulates the essence of London quite like the red double-decker Routemaster bus. Its iconic design, since its 1956 inception, has become as much a symbol of the capital as Big Ben or Tower Bridge. The wealth of memorabilia devoted to it across London alone is testament to its status & longevity. Yet from humble, localised origins, its influence has extended across the world, seeing service in Alaska, New Zealand & Sri Lanka. The design was revolutionary, drawing largely on the many innovative technological advances brought about by the development of aircraft during the Second World War. Boasting a lightweight, two-part sub frame assembly, independent front suspension, an automatic gearbox, power-hydraulic braking & power-steering, this truly modern machine was like nothing seen before in public transport. Cherished by the public & tourists alike, this book is a delightful celebration of the Routemaster, using authentic material covering its exterior & interior design, technical aspects & operation, & illustrated with diagrams & line drawings throughout. As the 'new' Routemaster takes to the road it is a timely reminder of just how great the original was. ...

These three special DVDs each cover an exciting operation that influenced World War Two. Disc one, charts the controversial Operation Thunderclap which saw Air Marshal ' Bomber' Harris make the decision to take bombers across the German border & lay waste to German towns, but did his decision ultimately lead to the end of the war or was he just a murderer? On disc two, Operation Gomorrha details the devastating bomb raids on Hamburg & the level of destruction which still scars the city to this day. Then on disc three, Operation Millennium takes a look at what was left of the fourth largest German city of Cologne as American troops witnessed firsthand the utter devastation before them, with archive footage & eye witness accounts to describe the nightmare that they had encountered. ...

London, Present day. As Ella looks down at a faded black-&-white photograph of an unknown woman & child alongside a yellowing piece of sheet music, she wonders how the two things can possibly relate to her own family. The items were left for Ella at Hope’s House, a home for unmarried mothers whose babies were adopted. Soon Ella learns that the photograph was taken on the picturesque Greek island of Skopelos, nestled in the calming turquoise waters of the Aegean sea, & that the woman in the photo holds the key to her heritage. Ella’s new flame, Gabriel, urges her to unravel the mystery. He will wait for her for as long as she is on the isl&. Though torn, Ella decides to go &, once there, she discovers a heart-wrenching story of a royal family forced to leave their country for a new life in London, & of a girl with a unique talent for music who captured the heart of a young violinist. When Ella uncovers the sacrifice made by the two young lovers & comes face to face with... ...

This beautiful commemorative edition to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee chronicles the history of the House of Windsor from King George V's royal proclamation on the 17 July 1917 to the spectacular wedding of Prince William & Kate Middleton that made the world smile. This book has 255 pages & is 27.6cm x 22cm x 2.3cm ...

Easy ways to transform your garden for year-round enjoyment. Simple advice on how to choose the right seeds, grow delicious organic vegetables, & ensure a bumper crop. Step-by-step guides show you exactly what to do. Expert tips & techniques guarantee success. For gardening the gets results. ...

In its 90th year, the work of Royal British Legion remains as essential as ever
- it is Britain's most recognised & loved charity,
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Edinburghs most famous thoroughfare stretches from the Castle in the west to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in the east. In between lies a wealth of history.

This informative, illustrated guide brings the story of this ancient, atmospheric street vividly to life,

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781841073750
• Author: Tom Brice-Gardyne
• Publisher: Colin Baxter
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 32
• Dimensions: 25 x 17 x 0.5cm









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Covering 500 years of the Royal Navy, this 4 DVD box set explores the dramatic rise & decline of British naval power, & host Prince Andrew, Duke of York, examines Britannia's rule of the seas from the 16th to the 21st centuries. Including: The King's Ships: 1500-1599, Wooden Walls: 1600-1805, Steam, Steel & Dreadnoughts: 1806-1918 & The Sun Never Sets: 1919-Present. ...

Prodigal son & loyal daughter… The Forsyth Variety Company has been given the opportunity of a lifetime – to entertain Her Majesty at 1962’s Royal Variety Performance. Keen to rehearse, the company heads to the Seagate Theatre under the tutelage of the company’s owner, Ed Forsyth. This is Ed’s last hoorah before retiring & he’s keen to leave on a high. But his son, Cal, has absconded, leaving his twin sister, Evie, to help manage the company after their mother’s death. Hoping to display her best trapeze performance ever, she’s also desperate that the entire troupe should succeed. If only her father hadn’t brought in another old-timer… Billy Rich has come all the way from Hollywood, invited to be their main star. Billy is full of bluster & ego & his much younger wife, the mysterious Magdalene, doesn’t help. Can this troupe of old-time crooners, dancing girls & magicians possibly pull this off? Especially when they must compete with the 1960’s rebellious new bands & revolu... ...