Alexanders epic quest continues into the heart of Asia & on towards the mystery of India. The Macedonian Army march ever onward in search of glory crushing resistance at every turn. The culture & beauty of Babylon is quickly ravaged & the Palace of Persepolis burnt to ashes & cinder. An empire is destroyed & a new & bloody era begins. But there are other things on Alexanders mind. An ambitious project to unite the peoples of the empire under one homeland begins to obsess him. There are rebellions & bloodshed but the curious beauty of Queen Roxanna gives Alexander the strength to fulfil his destiny... This is a truly compelling romantic & exciting book & a fitting conclusion to the bestselling Alexander trilogy. ...

Who could have been born to conquer the world other than a god? Mesmeric beauty consuming desires an insatiable hunger. Then premature death. This is the story of a boy born to a great king
- Philip of Macedon
- & his sensuous queen Olympias. It tells of the stern discipline of Philip & the wild passions of Olympias & how together they formed Alexander a young man of immense unfathomable potential capable of subjugating the known world to his power & thought of by his contemporaries as a god. Alexanders swift ascent to manhood as a protege of Aristotle & close friend of Ptolemy & Hephiaston & the start of his great adventure to conquer the civilised world is recounted in this awe-inspiring novel. This is a wonderful evocation of the far-off & fascinating civilisation of ancient Greece revealed in vibrant tones & scholarly detail.

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Continuing the epic saga of Alexander the Great Alexander: The Sands of Ammon brilliantly describes Alexanders quest to conquer Asia the limitless domain ruled by the Great King of the Persians. In a seemingly impossible venture Alexander & his men storm Persian fortresses & harbours crippling King Darius domain of land & sea. Even the legendary Halicarnassus is defeated by the Macedonian armies. Ruthlessly Alexanders war machine moves ever onward taking him up into the snow-covered Anatolian highlands. But there is danger ahead. Despite the defeat of Darius the Island City of Tyre & the Towers of Gaza prove to be formidable obstacles. Undeterred Alexander surges forth over land & sea to the mysterious land of Egypt. & there in the sands lies the Oracle of Ammon waiting to reveal an amazing truth to Alexander. One that will change his already amazing life. ...

To many he was a god. To others he was a monster. The truth is even more extraordinary. As a boy Alexander dreamed of matching the heroic feats of Achilles. At eighteen he led the Macedonian cavalry to a stunning victory against the Greeks. By twenty-five he had crushed the Persians in three monumental battles & was the master of the greatest empire the world had ever seen. Men began to call him a god. But behind the legend was another more complex story. Narrated by his boyhood friend Ptolemy this is the story of Alexander as you have never heard it before: raw intimate thrilling
- a story of extraordinary daring & unimaginable endurance; of wanton destruction & murderous intrigue
- the epic tragedy of a man who aimed to be more than human.

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In 1961 Scotlands biggest bus company W Alexander & Sons of Falkirk was divided into three separate businesses. A new Midland company took over what had been the southern area of the business & retained Alexanders blue livery & its Falkirk head office. It operated local services to the north & east of Glasgow & in Stirling Falkirk Alloa Perth & Oban. It also operated inter-urban services throughout this area & to Edinburgh & Dundee. Operations in Fife passed to a new Fife company with local services throughout the region & long-distance services to Glasgow. The Fife company had around 500 buses & adopted a new livery of Ayres red. It established its head office in Kirkcaldy. Alexanders northern region became the new Northern company. Its operations covered the east of Scotland from Dundee to the Moray Firth. As well as a comprehensive network of services throughout the area it had limited local operations in Dundee & Aberdeen & ran long-distance services south to Glasgow & east to Inverness. For the following 24 years the three companies operating territories remained largely unchanged. Each of them acquired many of the small number of independent bus operators in their areas as the 1960s progressed. The Scottish Bus Group was reorganised in June 1985 & this affected two of the Alexander companies. Midland lost its Glasgow area operations to a new company Kelvin while its operations in Perthshire went to another new company Strathtay. Northern lost its operations in & around Tayside to the new Strathtay business reducing the Northern fleet from 320 to 250 buses. Fife was unaffected by the changes. They were privatised in 1990-91 when Midland was sold to GRT Holdings & continues today as part of First Group. Northern & Fife were sold to Stagecoach which would later also acquire Strathtay. This book outlines the Alexander story in its early years then examines the effect of the split in the company in 1961 & the following years up to privatisation. It also

Includes:: a postscript looking briefly at the vehicles inherited by Stagecoach & First & at the former Alexander operations as they are today. Alongside various colour photographs the book will also features tables showing a summary by vehicle type of the three fleets in 1961 1985 & at the time of privatisation & a map copied from a 1960s timetable to illustrate the extent of the three companies operating areas.

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Alexander Mc Queen (1969-2010) was one of the most influential imaginative & inspirational designers at the turn of the millennium. His fashions both challenged & expanded the conventional parameters of clothing beyond utility to a compelling expression of culture politics & identity. Focusing on the most iconic & acclaimed designs of his prolific career this stunning book examines Mc Queen's inimitable technical virtuosity & its subversion of traditional tailoring & dressmaking practices. This book also focuses on the highly sophisticated narrative structures found in Mc Queen's collections & in his astonishing & extravagant runway presentations which suggested the most avant-garde installation & performance art. Intended as an assessment of Alexander Mc Queen's entire career this book

Includes:: in-depth studies of six collections that illustrate & encapsulate thematic chapters as well as an interview with Sarah Burton the new creative director of Alexander Mc Queen who had been the designer's right-hand design aide since 1996.

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Packed with breathtaking photographs this tribute to Alexander Mc Queen (1969-2010) celebrates the incredible creations of an iconic imaginative & inspirational fashion designer whose work turned heads & hearts all over the world. He was a major fashion figure famous throughout the world especially the US (where he is a celebrity-favourite with clients including Sarah Jessica Parker Penelope Cruz & Nicole Kidman) & Japan. Mc Queens dramatic designs also been worn by celebrities including Bjork Lady Gaga & Rihanna met with critical acclaim & earned him the British Designer of the Year award four times. This book is a must-have for fashion lovers everywhere. ...

A retrospective of Lees groundbreaking work & a salute to his artistry the book showcases the wonderful world of Mc Queen from his graduate collection at Central Saint Martins to his latest designs created just days before his untimely death & finally his ideas carried on through Sarah Burton including the royal wedding dress. Celebrating his work & vision Alexander Mc Queen: The Legend & the Legacy" traces the designers ascent to becoming one of the worlds most respected couturiers
- a story marked by celebrity friendships unrestrained creativity theatrical fashion shows & ultimately tragedy. The chronological organization allows the reader to understand Mc Queens most seminal collections & the progression & underlying themes of his ideas. This book is dedicated to Mc Queens work & talent & exhibits not simply visually electrifying fashion images but also reveals the deep reservoir of the designers imagination."
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Alexander Mc Queen: Evolution is the story of the designers thirty-five runway shows & the genius behind them. From Jack the Ripper Stalks His Victims his 1992 graduate collection to Platos Atlantis the last show before his death in 2010 Lee Alexander Mc Queen was as celebrated for the meticulous craftsmanship & stunning originality of his designs as he was notorious for his theatrical
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- runway shows. Taking his inspiration from sources as diverse as his own Scottish ancestry Alfred Hitchcock movies & Yoruba mythology Mc Queen brought together exquisite tailoring & avant-garde performance art. Combining gripping narrative & vivid photography with"es from the designer & those who knew him best this book brings each of the designers runway shows to life including a look at the pieces & inspiration behind Angels & Demons the show he was working on before his untimely death. This is the definitive immersive account of a unique career & a fitting tribute to the enfant terrible of British fashion.

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This title deals with ancient Greece & the rise of Macedonia the campaigns of Alexander & his mighty empire. This stirring history of the age of Alexander examines the dramatic life & times of one of the worlds most remarkable men & the growth of his immense empire. It explores the military strategies of Alexanders armies including the arms & armour troops & training ships & war machines crucial to their campaigns. It

Includes:: detailed coverage of every significant battle from Alexanders early commands to the final campaigns & analysis of his greatest opponents. It offers an authoritative account of military & political strategy & power seen through the lives of some of the worlds greatest soldiers from Alexander to Hadrian. Alexanders brief reign is placed in context through analysis of the rise of Macedonia & the disintegration of his immense empire after his death. This title is packed with over 250 beautiful photographs & illustrations sourced from contemporary artefacts & great artists as well as detailed maps & battleplans. One of the worlds greatest generals & commanders Alexander is a near-legendary figure. He dominates classical history as the general & king whose military brilliance & instiable desire for conquest led him to conquer half the known world. This book opens with the rise of Macedonia followed by an account of Alexanders astonishing military progress & the lasting significance of his vast empire. Over 250 illustrations of the key events from Granicus to Gaugamela place the historical action in context. Our knowledge of the ancient world is increased with this expert & insightful guide to one of the most significant periods in world history.

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