Since 1984 the quarterly magazine 2600 has provided fascinating articles for readers who are curious about technology. Find the best of the magazine's writing in Best of 2600: A Hacker Odyssey a collection of the strongest most interesting & often most controversial articles covering 24 years of changes in technology all from a hacker's perspective. Included are stories about the creation of the infamous tone dialer red box" that allowed hackers to make free phone calls from payphones the founding of the Electronic Frontier Foundation & the insecurity of modern locks." ...

2012 marks the 25th anniversary of the Alex" cartoon strip which began mocking the financial world back in the yuppie years when bankers were held in public contempt for being greedy arrogant & immoral. A quarter of a century later they still are; which leaves us satirists wondering what on earth was the point?" ...

There aren't many people for whom the mere mention of their name brings a smile to people's faces but Frank Barlow was one of them. You didn't have to hear that voice with its broad Nottinghamshire accent or see that face with its hint of an impish smile. His humour was in the words that he wrote & his character was in every line. Frank was a household name among anglers as famous for his fishing skill as for his waspish wit & hilarious way with words. He set a match record for the River Derwent with 104 lb 9 oz of chub at Borrowash & once had 72 bream for 180 lb in a pleasure session at Holme Pierrepont. In 40 years of match fishing he tasted success at the highest level on the Open circuit winning river championships & team titles with Shakespeare & Notts Fed helping the latter to two National wins one with a record weight & another with a record points tally. & every week he recounted the highs & lows of his previous weekend's outings in his eagerly awaited column leaving us with a legacy of home-spun phrases & notorious nicknames that were unmistakably Frank. It is strange & sad to think that a new generation of anglers has grown up never having benefited from Frank's words of wisdom & for whom the terms 'cesspit' 'grueller' & 'parrot cage' have no special meaning. But that is one of the reasons for creating this book to take the best of Frank's ten years of weekly columns & to present them to a new audience. For those who knew & fished with Frank it will be a stroll down memory lane with someone who was always great company win or lose. & for those who are new to Frank's writings it will be a chance to get to know a man who combined a love of angling & a unique turn of phrase with a wonderful gift for making people laugh. They broke the mould when they made Frank & no one has come along who can fill his waders but thankfully he left a golden legacy in his words. This book is a reminder of how good he was. Wherever he is now he's sure to be making someone smile. ...

Every year more & more people are choosing to snub the long-haul flights & rigorous security checks & holiday in Britain. Cornwall offers the best of Britain's stylish contemporary facilities mixed with stunning landscapes & fascinating heritage & this guidebook is researched & written by a local writer who know the area like the back of her h&. The Best of Britain series uniquely brings together local knowledge of the area & expert advice to make sure you get the most out of your visit. The guide
Includes::
- The best attractions for young couples families & groups of friends
- Recommendations from local characters & celebrities
- Where to find fresh organic & local produce & tucked-away farm shops & delis
- Recommended places to eat out
- from quirky cafes to Michelin-starred restaurants
- Wet-weather options
- for when the unpredictable British weather lets you down
- Great things to do with children (and where to go to get away from them!)
- The best places to stay
- from cosy cottages to boutique hotels
- Local legends festivals & pubs











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Many Brits are discovering the joys of holidaying on home soil: reducing their carbon footprint while exploring many well-loved & undiscovered areas of Engl&. This unique guide to the Isle of Wight & the New Forest is a valuable source of local information to help visitors get the most out of the area in the time you have; be it a two-week holiday short break or long weekend. Throughout the book local people give their recommendations on where to find the best fish & chips bike ride or secret path to a spectacular view uncovering the Best of Britain. This guide

Includes:: practical information on a range of accommodation the best places to eat local festivals events & activities as well as informing readers about the history geology & culture of the area with a local heroes section of famous residents past & present. Informative maps are found throughout the book including walking & climbing routes & childrens activities in the area. The book focuses on what makes this part of the south of England so special: the charm of the New Forests many walks & cottages the small market towns strewn inside the forest; the Isle of Wights chalk cliffs deserted beaches & picturesque seaside towns.

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This beautifully packaged book looks at what makes Britain the historical & diverse nation that it is. The 64 page full colour book is illustrated with fabulous archive pictures of some of the most well-known & identifiable British Icons. From Harrods Red Telephone Boxes & Fish & Chips through to the Mini James Bond & Cricket this is a compendium of Great British Icons. ...

A brillian new game that light heartedly delves in to our everyday life reminding us of the diverse unique & hilarious everyday things people & places that make Britain such an outstanding place to live. Young patriots will love this hilarious picture-driven question board game. It focuses on the unusual diverse & unique occurrences surrounding everyday British life; reminding us of why Britain is such a great & humorous place to be from Lolly-Pop ladies & conkers to fish & chips & Mr Whippy ice cream! A great game for the whole family to play on a cold rainy night! A game for 2 teams of any number or 2-6 individual players. The Team Game is great when you have a mix of younger & older players. It makes best use of everybodys knowledge. The individual game is great if you want to be more competitive. Carries EU Toy Safety Directive not suitable for children under 11 years ...

Despite her privileged upbringing Daisy Lennox has always longed to make something of her life. She is drawn to the suffragette movement but when her father faces ruin they are forced to move to the country & Daisys first duty is to her family. Here she becomes engaged to her childhood friend
- a union both families have dreamed of. But on the eve of their wedding war is declared & Daisy knows her life will never be the same again.
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Despite her privileged upbringing Daisy Lennox has always longed to make something of her life. She is drawn to the suffragette movement but when her father faces ruin they are forced to move to the country & Daisys first duty is to her family. Here she becomes engaged to her childhood friend
- a union both families have dreamed of. But on the eve of their wedding war is declared & Daisy knows her life will never be the same again.
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The Best of Dennis Wheatley" brings together three of his best-known works in one book. " The Devil Rides Out": in 1930s London Duc de Richleau & Rex van Ryn rescue their friend Simon Aron from a devil-worshipping cult. Rex falls for a woman named Tanith & takes her away from the cult. The group's leader comes after them & there is a desperate struggle to defeat the Angel of Death & escape the cult leader Mocata. " To the Devil a Daughter" tells the story of a group of practising Satanists who disguise themselves as ' The Children of the Lord'. Catherine
- a nun
- is one of this group. She is allowed to come home once a year on her birthday. On one of these trips home an occult writer named John Verney realizes that the group are Satanists & are preparing Catherine to become an avatar of Astaroth on her eighteenth birthday. " Gateway to Hell" sees the return of characters from " The Devil Rides Out". Rex van Ryn steals more than a million dollars from his family bank & vanishes in Buenos Aires. Rex's friends have suspicions about the ex-SS Gruppenfuhrer with whom he is said to have been consorting; they find themselves pursuing Rex to the Bolivian Andes & confronting Satanist forces once again."

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