This thrilling compendium features four action-packed stories starring air ace James Bigglesworth. In Biggles Flies North " Biggles Algy & Ginger fly in to help an old friend counter the attempts of a vicious gang to stifle his air freight business in Canada. In " Biggles Sees it Through " at the outbreak of World War II Biggles & his crew struggle to help a Polish scientist prevent his revolutionary aircraft designs from falling into the hands of Biggless old enemy Major Von Stalhein. In " Biggles in the Baltic " Biggless first mission of the war sees him taken by submarine to a hidden air base in the Baltic where he is to set up a secret unit of the RAF. In " Biggles in the Jungle " our hero lands in Belize where he helps the local British governor destroy a gang of thugs who have enslaved native workers in the depths of the jungle." ...

Hopelessness took him in its grip. He knew he was wandering in circles but he had ceased to care. All he wanted to do was drink. His skin began to smart. His feet were on fire... Its the Second World War & Biggles is in the desert defending the vital air-route from the West coast of Africa to the Middle East. Urgent stores dispatches & important officials & officers are regularly flown over this route but lately a number of planes have unaccountably failed to arrive at their destinations. ...

The escort fell in on either side of the prisoners & at a word of command the party moved forward. Down the corridor it marched & through an open door into a grim-looking courtyard. Across this it proceeded & came to a halt against a wall on the far side.-Biggles glanced at the sky. It was just turning pink with the first flush of dawn. ' If Ginger is going to do the rescue act he hasn't got much time left.' He observed calmly.-Algy said nothing. His face was pale. In the uneasy atmosphere of Europe between the two World Wars Biggles Algy & Ginger are persuaded to defend a small middle European country from an aggressive neighbour backed up by an unnamed Big Power. ...

A burst of bullets struck Biggles machine somewhere just behind him & he jerked the control-stick back into his stomach. A Hun shot past his wing-tip so close that Biggles flinched. Thats too close! he muttered. Where the dickens are the S. E.s? Biggles battles through the First World War honing his flying skills in terrifying battles against the finest fighters the enemy can supply. But he finds war provides more light-hearted adventures as well & this collection of stories from early in Biggles career combines the fun of being part of 266 squadron & the fear of deadly serious aerial combat. ...

Well if you want trouble you can have it! grated Biggles through set teeth. See how you like this! In the later stages of the First World War Biggles & his fellow fliers have to use all their wit & skill to stay ahead of the German fighters so determined to bring them down. ...

A second spring for Zack! In the 70s his lustful & imaginative work was published in many gay magazines. Last year Bruno Gmunder released Bike Boy a collection of extensively re-colored stories which became a bestseller right away. No wonder after all since Zack is not afraid to let all his fantasies become reality on paper no matter how explicit they are. With Bike Boy Rides Again he once again gives us a masterfully drawn & stunning new volume of sexy & randy adventures two of them completely new & unreleased. ...

The Bike Lesson is a perfect story for beginning readers who will delight in spotting the dangers of the road before Father Bear does. & beginning bicylists will want to find out whether Small Bear will get a chance to read his new bike! The Berenstain Bears are back with another hair-brained adventure this time when Father Bear tries to teach Small Bear how to ride a bicycle. It looks like Father Bear might need to take note of the lessons himself! Beginner Books have been designed to appeal directly to children through the use of humour rhyme & bright pictures that can be read even by the non-reading child. ...

From mountain bikes & road racers to hybrid & leisure bikes this title helps you find out how to keep yours in peak condition. It is fully updated encyclopedic insight into how a bicycle works & how to maintain it - (What Mountain Bike) for beginners & dedicated cyclists. It

Includes:: clear jargon-free advice that steers you through a complete maintenance programme. This title helps you get up to speed with the hottest developments & pick up the latest in gear-shifter technology & also

Includes:: new maintenance techniques for disc brakes & hints & tips for mountain-bike suspension. It is a pocket-sized manual with flaps to easily mark your page
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There&8217;s no doubt that when it comes to staying safe on a bike being seen is paramount. & that&8217;s where this wireless LED bike signal steps in to shine a little light on proceedings. Simply strap the lightweight reflective LED pack to your back using the belt provided fit the remote control to your handles & indicate whether you want to turn left or right with the click of a button! No wires no fuss! Super bright amber LEDs light up in a flashing arrow-shape indicating which way you&8217;re set to turn. There&8217;s no doubt that when darkness hits it beats the traditional &8216;stick your right arm out to turn right & your left arm out to turn left&8217; by a (safely cycled!) mile. Not only that a beeping sound is emitted too &8211; great for alerting passersby & reminding you to click the indicator off once you&8217;ve turned the corner. There&8217;s even a hazard-style distress function &8211; just press the central button to set the lights flashing continuously. Finally the whole thing&8217;s waterproof so you can be sure you&8217;ll still shine on in the rain. ...

To many the racing bicycle is a cult object a vehicle of dreams a marvel of engineering & aesthetic. Spanning over one hundred years of the sport Bike! is the in-depth history of the 49 greatest cycling designers who have shaped the world of cycling. Starting on the dusty plains of Italy in the nineteeth century to the nano-tube technology of today Bike! Is the cycling bible for anyone who cares about the love sweat & tears that have into the pursuit of perfection on two wheels. Unmasking the soul of those like Colnago Shimano & Campagnolo Bike! also tells the story of landmark classics such as Fausto Coppis 1952 Bianchi Graeme Obrees Old Faithful Chris Boardmans Lotus & Lance Armstrongs Damien Hirst Butterfly Trek. From Raleigh to Peugeot Gitane to Cervelo in graphic detail with sublime photography Bike! Is the beautifully illustrated story of the visionaries & riders who joined forces fo create two-wheeled legends. ...