This is another gripping World War Two drama from the master storyteller & multi-award-winner Robert Swindells. Life in a small village is boring now the war is over there is still rationing & bomb damage & war losses. But when a group of children hear of some treasure kept locked in the village things look at bit more interesting. & then two strangers turn up in the village
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This is a premium hardback volume. It is the ultimate companion for fans young & old. The content will include up-to-date details of the current season (2010-11). It is written by lifelong supporter & sports producer Roy Calley. It is printed in glorious full colour. Containing over 500 pages of club insight Blackpool: The Complete Record" is the definitive record of the club since its formation in 1887. Written by Roy Calley the book covers every aspect of Blackpools history from the early days of the North Eastern League to membership of the Football League through to the present day. Over 400 photographs & illustrations many never previously published support the text & provide an insight into the evolution of the club. Different sections include Matches to Remember which were chosen as defining moments for the club every Football League season is covered with match details along with biographies of managers & top players." ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
- Active a tough versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.
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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

A superbly atmospheric thriller of sabotage suspicion & steam The Blackpool Highflyer" brings a new twist to tales of Edwardian England steam railways & amateur sleuthing. When railwayman Jim Stringer is assigned to drive holiday makers to the seaside resort of Blackpool in the hot summer of 1905 he thinks he's struck lucky. But his dreams of beer & pretty women are soon destroyed
- when his high-speed train meets a huge millstone on the line. Who wanted to derail the packed train? & did they want to kill everyone on board or just one passenger? Desperately seeking the saboteur Jim is drawn into the fringes of Blackpool Central Europe's busiest station. He discovers a murky world of dandies fraudsters & ventriloquists shifty revolutionaries & textile magnates. In the summer heat dazed by the sun & by the roaring fire he stokes Jim begins to understand that the more he investigates the longer his list of suspects will become..."
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As residents & regular visitors to Blackpool will know & as the recent extensive changes to the town centre & promenade show Blackpool never stands still. The on-going nature of Blackpools development was all too apparent during the preparation of this book & the towns motto of Progress is particularly apt. This book of historic & up-to-date views of Blackpool looks at some of the remarkable changes that have taken place in the town in both its better-known areas & in some of its more obscure corners. In collating this book the authors have had access to private collections of historic photographs & have sought wherever possible to include views & subjects of the town that have not been seen in print before. ...

Few towns conjure up such stirring impressions as Blackpool. Cheerfully unpretentious & brash with all the trimmings one would expect of a traditional seaside resort Blackpool remains the iconic resort town but there is more to its richly coloured history than you might think. This absorbing collection of images reveals the changing face of the town during the past century. These images help highlight Blackpool's remarkable transformation from a fledgling resort. Aspects of everyday life are featured here including social occasions the pleasure steamers that once plied their trade from the piers seaside entertainment & old cherished street scenes of bygone Blackpool. This book is a valuable pictorial history which will awaken nostalgic memories for some readers while offering a unique glimpse of the past for others. ...

Blackstones Statutes have a 25-year tradition of trust & quality unrivalled by other statute books & a rock solid reputation for accuracy reliability & authority. Content is peer reviewed to ensure a close map to courses. Blackstones Statutes lead the market: consistently recommended by lecturers & relied on by students for exam & course use. Each title is: * Trusted: Ideal for exam use * Practical: Find what you need instantly * Reliable: Current comprehensive coverage This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre that provides: guidance on how to use a statutes book; updates; web links; additional legislation; interactive map of Europe; & interactive timeline of the EU. ...

Blackstones Handbook for Policing Students 2013 has been developed from the best-selling Blackstones Student Police Officer Handbook to reflect the multitude of avenues into the police force now open to future police officers from pre-entry courses to PCSOs & Specials. Designed specifically to meet the new requirements of police training this book is a must-have for those embarking on a career in the police. Parts of initial police training common to all new entrants are easily identified & there are specific chapters on qualification structures & training & assessment meeting the needs of students whether you are entering policing through pre-entry schemes or through an alternative qualification route. This new structure means it is possible for students to omit certain Parts of the Handbook whilst still meeting the mandatory requirements of the revised IPLDP Diploma in Policing. Divided into six parts representing key stages in your progression from pre-entry programmes (where appropriate) in Parts 1 & 2 to initial training & then confirmation the Handbook leads you through the topics covering theory discussion & practice while developing skills of analysis problem solving & forms of reasoning. Coupled with a comprehensive & accessible style the book ensures you have the knowledge & understanding necessary to undertake independent patrol in a professional & competent manner. Key topics covered include Stop Search & Entry; Alcohol & Drug Offences; Sexual Offences; Interviewing; & Intelligence. Blackstones Handbook for Policing Students 2013 is essential reading whether you are taking a pre-entry course or the IPLDP Diploma in Policing looking to move on from your role as a PCSO or Special or are involved within the security & law enforcement sector. ...

Blackstones Handbook for the Special Constabulary is a timely & comprehensive guide to the role & work of this unique group within the police force. Drawing on the new National Strategy for the Special Constabulary it provides an invaluable practical resource for all Special Constables from new recruits to seasoned officers or even those who simply want to find out more about the role. It is designed as a handy reference tool for use on the job whilst also providing a comprehensive context to policing & the criminal justice system. The Handbook covers the police function of a Special Constable in chronological order beginning with training & development the law police powers & advice on professional standards. The daily encounters & experiences of a Special are explored with expert guidance on the range of duties performed such as Stop Search & Entry managing people & incidents policing domestic violence & working within Neighbourhood Policing Teams. There is clear operational advice on crime scene management including preserving physical evidence types of forensic evidence & the role of the First Officer Attending. This approach is supported by a range of practical tools for the reader such as boxed summaries case studies discussion points flow-charts & checklists. ...