Now that she is finally & happily married to her long-term suitor Mr J.L.B. Matekoni Mma Ramotswe of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency of Botswana might have expected life to grow more sedate. But the many problems that lead customers to Mma Ramotswe's door seem if anything to have multiplied & no sooner has she settled her traditionally built person into the married state than she finds herself looking into several troublesome matters at once. There is to begin with a disturbing case of blackmail & theft from the Government catering college. Then while on an errand for her husband to the Mokolodi Game Reserve Mma Ramotswe is seconded to investigate an unpleasant atmosphere that may be down to witchcraft or something worse. There are sinister goings-on at a health clinic to be looked into not to mention any number of small wrongs to be righted along the path to detective triumph. & all the time Mma Ramotswe has weighty questions of a philosophical nature to consider such as whether it is right to find happiness in small things such as a new pair of blue shoes a slice of cake or a red sunset over the Kalahari. ...

Somebody out there is waiting to kill.. . Reena Hale has more reason than most to be afraid of fire. When she was a child her familys restaurant was burned to the ground & the man responsible sent to jail. The Hale family banded together to rebuild & Reena found her lifes calling: to become an arson investigator. With the past firmly behind her things are going well for Reena. She has a job she loves a house of her own
- & a mysterious new neighbour whos proving a heated distraction. But then she is called in on a series of suspicious fires that seem to be connected
- not just to each other but to her. As danger ignites all around her Reena must fight to protect the life shes built
- even if that means getting burned.


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A breathtaking novel of suspense from the co-author of five bestselling James Patterson novels including ' Judge & Jury' & ' Lifeguard'. THERE ARE NO RULES IN THE BLUE ZONE. They were the perfect family. & he was the perfect family man. One day changed it all. Arrested for racketeering Ben Raab must take his family into America's Witness Protection Programme. Only his eldest daughter Kate chooses to stay on the outside. But the Programme's perfect success rate is about to come to a shocking end. A case agent is tortured to death & Ben vanishes. The one person who might be able to find him is Kate. Pursued by killers forced to question everything she knows about her life so far Kate is plunged into a terrifying existence for which nothing has prepared her. Most people would call it certain death. The FBI calls it the Blue Zone. ...

Blue-Water Empire" is Robert Hollands magnificent narrative of Britains military & cultural ties with the Mediterranean Sea in the style of the epic naval histories of N. A. M. Rodger. Britain has been a major presence in the Mediterranean from the Battle of the Nile to the end of empire as both a military & a colonising force on the islands & coastlines of the sea. Robert Holland traces the fascinating story of that presence from its legacies in culture language & law to the Mediterraneans own influence on Britain. Evoking the conflicts & contrasts between British & local societies caught up in dramatic events as well as their mutual resilience under pressure " Blue Water Empire" charts with vigour flair & clarity the British experience in the Mediterranean in the age of empire. Reviews: " An important corrective to current historical amnesia.. .the definitive account of Anglo-Mediterranean history for years to come" (Amanda Foreman " New Statesman"). "A rich & readable account of the British in the Middle Sea... As Hollands learned lucid & enjoyable work makes clear many British politicians saw the Mediterranean as the pre-eminent global strategic arena representing the key to victory in Europe & Asia". (Dominic Sandbrook " Sunday Times"). " This is an important subject & it has never before been drawn together into a single coherent narrative..." Blue-Water Empire" puts the land not the sea at the heart of the story". (" Literary Review"). " Robert Hollands masterly history of the Mediterranean is a pleasure to read. " Blue-Water Empire" shows how Britains mastery of the Middle Sea shaped the modern world whilst reminding us how profoundly the Mediterranean has influenced the British". (Simon Ball (author of " The Bitter Sea: The Struggle for Mastery in the Mediterranean 1935-1949")). " Lively & absorbing". (Philip Mansel " Spectator"). About the author: Robert Holland is one of the worlds leading historians of the Mediterranean & the author of " Britain & the Revolt in Cyprus 1954-59" & (with Diana Markides) " The British & the Hellenes: Struggles for Mastery in the Eastern Mediterranean 1850-1960". He holds professorial positions at the Centre for Hellenic Studies in Kings College London & the Institute of Commonwealth Studies in the same University." ...

Blue-Water Empire" is Robert Hollands magnificent narrative of Britains military & cultural ties with the Mediterranean Sea in the style of the epic naval histories of N. A. M. Rodger. Britain has been a major presence in the Mediterranean from the Battle of the Nile to the end of empire as both a military & a colonising force on the islands & coastlines of the sea. Robert Holland traces the fascinating story of that presence from its legacies in culture language & law to the Mediterraneans own influence on Britain. Evoking the conflicts & contrasts between British & local societies caught up in dramatic events as well as their mutual resilience under pressure " Blue Water Empire" charts with vigour flair & clarity the British experience in the Mediterranean in the age of empire. Reviews: " An important corrective to current historical amnesia...the definitive account of Anglo-Mediterranean history for years to come". (Amanda Foreman " New Statesman"). "A rich & readable account of the British in the Middle Sea... As Hollands learned lucid & enjoyable work makes clear many British politicians saw the Mediterranean as the pre-eminent global strategic arena representing the key to victory in Europe & Asia". (Dominic Sandbrook " Sunday Times"). " This is an important subject & it has never before been drawn together into a single coherent narrative..." Blue-Water Empire" puts the land not the sea at the heart of the story". (" Literary Review"). " Robert Hollands masterly history of the Mediterranean is a pleasure to read. " Blue-Water Empire" shows how Britains mastery of the Middle Sea shaped the modern world whilst reminding us how profoundly the Mediterranean has influenced the British". (Simon Ball (author of " The Bitter Sea: The Struggle for Mastery in the Mediterranean" 1935-1949)). " Lively & absorbing". (Philip Mansel " Spectator"). About the author: Robert Holland is one of the worlds leading historians of the Mediterranean & the author of " Britain & the Revolt in Cyprus" 1954-59 & (with Diana Markides) " The British & the Hellenes: Struggles for Mastery in the Eastern Mediterranean" 1850-1960. He holds professorial positions at the Centre for Hellenic Studies in Kings College London & the Institute of Commonwealth Studies in the same University." ...

Since the early 1920s the name Bluebird has been synonymous with world speed record breaking on land & water. Driven first by Sir Malcolm Campbell then his son Donald & latterly by Donald's nephew Donald Wales in electric powered vehicles they have consistently pushed records ever higher. This book is the story of the design & construction of the fastest of the Bluebirds the Campbell-Norris 7 (CN7). This car now resident in the National Motor Museum at England is the most sophisticated design ever produced for a wheel-driven record breaker. Using methods & materials developed for the aircraft industry the CN7 given suitable running conditions was capable in 1960 of a speed exceeding that produced by the present wheel-driven record holder 19 years later. The author was first employed by the designers Norris Brothers Ltd as a design draughtsman on the Bluebird K7 hydroplane. After completing his National Service in the RAF he rejoined the company to work with the two chief designers developing the

Specification for CN7 & he later became project coordinator for its construction.

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The philosophy of the blues From B.B. King to Billie Holiday Blues music not only sounds good but has an almost universal appeal in its reflection of the trials & tribulations of everyday life. Its ability to powerfully touch on a range of social & emotional issues is philosophically inspiring & here a diverse range of thinkers & musicians offer illuminating essays that make important connections between the human condition & the Blues that will appeal to music lovers & philosophers alike. ...

Do you wish you could play your favorite blues music on guitar? Even if you dont read music its not difficult with Blues Guitar for Dummies. With this hands-on guide youll pick up the fundamentals instantly & start jamming like your favorite blues artists! Blues Guitar for Dummies covers all aspects of blues guitar showing you how to play scales chords progressions riffs solos & more! Its packed with musical examples chords charts & photos that let you explore the genre & play the songs of the great blues musicians. This accessible guide will give you the skills you need to:* Choose the right guitar equipment & strings* Hold tune & get situated with your guitar* Play barre chords & strum to the rhythm* Recognize the structure of a blues song* Tackle musical riffs* Master melodies & solos* Make your guitar sing cry & wail* Jam to any type of blues In addition to this must-have book a bonus CD is included so that you can listen to famous songs practice your riffs & chords & develop your style as a blues musician. It also features a quick guide to musical notation & suggestions on albums artists & guitars for further enjoyment. With Blues Guitar for Dummies you can re-create the masterpieces of the blues legend without the expensive lessons! ...

The fun & easy way to play blues on the harmonica Blues harmonica is the most popular & influential style of harmonica playing & it forms the basis for playing harmonica in other styles such as rock & country. Blues Harmonica for Dummies gives you a wealth of content devoted to the blues approach-specific techniques & applications including bending & making your notes sound richer & fuller with tongue-blocked enhancements; use of amplification to develop a blues sound; blues licks & riffs; constructing a blues harmonica solo; accompanying singers; historical development of blues styles; & important blues players & recordings. The accompanying audio CD features all the musical examples from the book plus play-along exercises & songs that let you hear the sound you're striving for. In-depth coverage of major blues harmonica techniques Blues song forms improvisation & accompanying singers Information on blues history & personalities If you're intrigued by the idea of understanding & mastering the compelling (yet mysterious) art of playing blues on the harmonica Blues Harmonica For Dummies has you covered. ...

THE BLUEST EYE chronicles the tragic torn lives of a poor black family in 1940s Ohio: Pauline Cholly Sam & Pecola. Pecola unlovely & unloved prays each night for blue eyes like those of her privileged blond white schoolfellows. She becomes the focus of the mingled love & hatred engendered by her family's frailty & the world's cruelty as the novel moves toward a savage but poignant resolution. ...