From bestselling author Robert Greene comes a brilliant distillation of the strategies of war that can help us gain mastery in the modern world. Spanning world civilisations & synthesising dozens of political philosophical & religious texts The 33 Strategies of War" is a comprehensive guide to the subtle social game of everyday life. Based on profound timeless lessons it is abundantly illustrated with examples of the genius & folly of everyone from Napoleon to Margaret Thatcher & Hannibal to Ulysses S. Grant as well as diplomats captains of industry & Samurai swordsmen." ...

The USAAFs Tuskegee Experiment designed to prove that African-Americans were not capable of flying combat aircraft ironically resulted in the creation of one of the USAAFs elite units. Crewed by highly-educated & exceptionally motivated men the 332nd were able to boast 111 aerial kills 150 strafing victories & even the sinking of a German destroyer by the wars end. The group were both feared & respected by the Germans who called them the Schwartze Voglemenschen (Black Birdmen) & revered by others as the Black Red-tail Angels partly because of their distinct red-tailed aircraft & partly because they never lost a bomber under escort to enemy attack. This book will reveal the true story of the unit who rose above discrimination to achieve elite status. ...

Easy-to-prepare recipes for great salads & delicious dressings. The recipes from this book will encourage the home cook to never again purchase shop-bought salads & dressings & to throw out those ancient jars & bottles at the back of the refrigerator. There are more than 200 easy-to-follow recipes for delicious salads & because every proper salad should be well dressed more than 150 dressing recipes too. From delightful starters to main meals unto themselves there are salads for every season & occasion. They include: Asparagus & bacon salad Brown derby cobb salad Pesto coleslaw Garlic greens with raspberries Potato radish salad Salad Ni Aioise. & tantalizing dressings such as: Asian all-purpose dressing Creamy Italian dressing Fresh orange French dressing Roasted honey garlic dressing Fat-free zesty herb dressing Tomato basil dressing. A comprehensive listing of oils vinegars spices & herbs complements the recipes. Everything needed to create the ultimate salad & its dressing is found right here. ...

This stunning 36inch twig deer with LED lights will add some Christmas spakle to your home this festive season. Suitable for ...

How often have you seen images of London's famous sights that look & feel flat & lifeless? 360[degrees]" is a totally new concept a way of seeing the world in the round. With specially-commissioned pictures taken as if you were at the centre of the scene you can see all around some of the greatest sites in Britain's capital city from inside & out. The iconic Houses of Parliament; Soho's nightlife bustling Smithfield's Market & the new Olympic stadium are just some of the scenes that take on a fascinating new perspective. Skyline images contain annotated landmarks to guide you around the panorama; & details from the sites complete the picture providing an all-encompassing look at London's most famous places. "360[degrees] London" is the definitive photographic guide to this great city
- from every angle."
...

The best most obsessive & most packed-with-attitude cat calendar available--and the 1 bestselling Page-A-Day calendar year after year. 365 Cats delivers just what the cat lover ordered: cats cats & more cats. Every day meet one (or a few) of the hundreds of adorable winners of the 2012 Cat Calendar Contest in fabulous full color. A gold & white calico sipping from a bird bath. An American Shorthair curled up by a fireplace. Plus energetic Abyssyinians outgoing Ocicats & plush Persians. Accompanying the photographs are"es breed facts health & care tips & lore. ...

According to the U.S. Department of Labor 26.7 percent of the population volunteered in 2006. Unfortunately while the population is increasing the percentage of Americans who volunteer is decreasing each year. What this means is that you must hang onto & keep your volunteers happy & coming back perhaps bringing new volunteer recruits with them. This book is packed with hundreds of simple & inexpensive ways to motivate challenge & reward your volunteers. Volunteers today need constant reinforcement & recognition & here is how to do it. With real life proven examples & case studies from actual non-profit organisations you can use this book daily to boost morale & productivity & find fundraising activities. This is your opportunity to build an organisation that people love to volunteer & you can do so by using these quick effective humorous innovative & simply fun solutions. Make your organisation a happy place to volunteer & reap the benefits. ...

The bestselling word calendar celebrates the love of language every day perfect for word lovers readers writers crossword buffs & students. Here are hundreds of smart unexpected & useful words compiled by the editors at Merriam-Webster Americas most-respected dictionary. The spiritual (ahimsa") the political ("roorback") the 21st century ("vaporware") the comical ("higgledy-piggledy") the million-dollar ("pachydermatous") & more. Entries include definition pronunciation sample sentences word history & miscellany: Did you know "facetious" is one of the few English words that uses the vowels "a e i o u" in order?" ...

From the amazing success of the documentary March of the Penguins to the popular penguins in Madagascar to the penguin-themed movie Happy Feet" penguins are everywhere! That's especially true for the family in "365 Penguins" who find a penguin mysteriously delivered to their door for every day of the year. At first they're cute but with every passing day the penguins pile up
- along with the family's problems. Feeding cleaning & housing the penguins becomes a monumental task. They're noisy smelly & they always hog the bathroom! & who on earth is sending these squawking birds? In a large format & with lots of opportunities for counting "365 Penguins" is sure to become a perennial wintertime favourite."
...

This is a new edition of this comprehensive walking directory offering a vast collection of routes for the whole family providing a walk or cycle ride for every day of the year. The guide is full-colour throughout with a fresh & modern design to make route following easy. The innovative ringbinder-in-a-book format means that you can remove each page to take with you on a walk & replace it when you return. There is even a durable plastic wallet included to protect the page from the elements. Additional information is included for each walk such as car parks route directions name of the pub suggested for lunch typical dishes served family facilities & opening hours. Illustrated regional openers cover the local wildlife famous writers & historical figures from the area. ...