The battle for the control of RJR Nabisco in the Autumn of 1988 which became the largest & most dramatic corporate takeover in American history sent shock-waves through the international business world & became a symbol of the greed excess & egotism of the eighties. Barbarians at the Gate" recounts this two-month battle with breathtaking pace & flair & transports back to the Wall Street empire before it crumbled through the boardroom doors into the midnight meetings the betrayals the deal makers & publicity flaks into a world where
- as Nabisco CEO Ross Johnson put it
- a few million dollars are lost in the sands of time. Twenty years on the world is once again recovering from a period of financial extravagance & irresponsibility. This revised edition brings the ultimate business thriller up to date for a new generation of readers."

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It is the eve of the French Revolution & England awaits with trepidation the news from the Continent that will propel her into war again after six years of peace. But Lieutenant James Hayter's orders from the Admiralty do not at first involve the sea. He must go inland to seek out his friend Captain William Rennie who has disappeared into the wilds of Dartmoor. When he finds Rennie alone & broken down in an isolated farmhouse Hayter fears the Captain will be unable to make the journey to London. Hayter has his own hopes of a command but these are cruelly dashed when they reach the capital where they find the sinister spymaster Sir Robert Greer is once more behind their deployment. They are to sail in HMS Expedient to the Mediterranean to assist Britain's ally Rashid Bey of Rabhet with Hayter yet again Rennie's second in comm&. So unprepared for what they will find on the dangerous Barbary Coast Expedient & the ten gun cutter Curlew sail into treacherous waters. The odds are daunting. They must make a show of defiance against the mighty corsair fleet of Rabhet's enemy the Dey of Tunis. Murky politics threatened mutiny desperate sea actions & imprisonment follow on the sweltering North African Coast where the rules of European warfare no longer apply & the victor will take everything. ...

Redesigned inside & out for its 10th anniversary The Barbecue! Bible" now

Includes:: full-colour photographs

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When Izgard of Garizon put on the Coil & crowned himself King he set in train a course of tumultuous events that would reverberate around the continent. For the Coil must have blood. & the first blood to flow is that of Berick of Thorn the legendary conqueror of Garizon. His son Camron wants revenge & knows that Izgard can only be stopped by force of arms. He seeks out the man who knows most about Izgard's murderous hordes
- Lord Ravis a ruthless mercenary with a dark & secret past. & Tessa Mc Camfrey is about to become caught up in this dangerous & exotic world
- with the piratical Ravis a beautifully patterned gold ring & a role to play in the momentous events that unfold. Look out for more information about this & other titles on the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk

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The conventional picture of Allied POWs in the World War II prisoner-of-war camps is of escape attempts (Colditz & The Great Escape) or terrible brutality (the Far Eastern camps & The Bridge on the River Kwai). But what did the men really do all day? In fact as this extraordinary & acclaimed book shows British prisoners showed the most amazing ingenuity & determination to turn their camp into a hive of every kind of activity. ...

The original & the best the Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler (co-founder of Mattel) whose own daughter was called Barbara. Barbie was introduced to the world at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Barbies job was teenage fashion doll. The Ken doll was named after Ruths son & was introduced two years after Barbie in 1961. This Barbie has come a long way! Comes complete with outfit including a pink dress Barbie necklace & matching shoes. Not suitable for children under 3 years old due to small parts which may present a choking hazard. ...

Sun-kissed & lapped by the Mediterranean Barcelona is packed with cultural treasures from lamp-lit medieval lanes to glittering Gaudi masterpieces. By nightfall the city is a whirl of buzzing restaurants & tapas bars. Regis St. Louis Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book Full color guide Free pull-out city map 2000 years of architectural flair 120 bar & club reviews 31 pages of detailed maps 3 expert authors 1 unfinished church Comprehensive map section Feature coverage of top sights Range of planning tools In-depth background on Barcelona s food scene ...

The optimum city maps for exploring shopping & much more. The laminated pocket format is easy to use complete with public transport maps. The detailed scale shows even the smallest streets & it

Includes:: an extensive street index. The map also features the Top 10 highlights the city has to offer. Map Scale
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The ultimate pocket map of Barcelona! Explore the glorious city of Barcelona with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized pop-up map. Small in size yet big on detail this compact dependable city map will ensure you dont miss a thing. *

Includes:: 2 popout maps
- a street map of central Barcelona & a detailed street by street plan of the Old City * Additional locator maps are also included as well as a metro map * Handy self-folding tourist map
- small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Hotels restaurants stores & attractions are all included on the maps



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The ultimate Barcelona guide book! Barcelona is a magical city curled around the Mediterranean under a fairytale skyline of soaring spires & Modernista mansions. At its heart is the crooked shadowy Gothic Quarter encircled by the elegant grid of L Eixample where Gaudi s creamy organic architecture seems to float above the rooftops. Barcelona is one of Europe s most stylish cities & is right at the vanguard of cutting-edge design. Bold brash & bent on a good time it has a spectacular array of restaurants from the finest haute cuisine to humble seaside taverns excellent shopping & a vibrant nightlife that buzzes right through til dawn. Whether you re visiting for the sightseeing or the shopping the cuisine or the nightlife this Barcelona travel guide is the perfect guide for your short break. Combining destination expertise with two award-winning pop-up maps this handy travel guide will provide all the information you need to get the most out of your trip. This handy Barcelona pocket guide

Includes:: two detailed Pop Out city maps & a 64 page full colour illustrated travel guide. The guide opens with 2 of our favourite itineraries. If you're short of time & want to see all the best bits these itineraries are sure to help you explore & savour the best that Barcelona has to offer. The guide is then divided in to 7 chapters: see it
- the best places to see from museums & cathedrals to markets monuments & much more; buy it
- pinpoints the key shopping areas & stores to target; watch it
- places to be entertained: shows theatres music venues ballet comedy cinema & nightlife; taste it
- from ethnic cuisine to local fare to the top places for an evening cocktail; all the best places to eat & drink; know it
- all the practical information you need to get the best out of your trip; directory
- hotel listings additional places to visit annual events & useful websites; Packed with advice & information this handy pocket size Barcelona travel guide will help you get the most out of your trip.







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