Maxine cant wait to start at Camp Gold International! But the minute she arrives things start going wrong
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On 10 May 1941 Rudolf Hess then the Deputy Fuhrer parachuted over Renfrewshire in Scotland on a mission to meet with the Duke of Hamilton ostensibly to broker a peace deal with the British government. After being held in the Tower of London he was transferred to Mytchett Place near Aldershot on 20 May under the codename of Z. The house was fitted with microphones & sound recording equipment guarded by a battalion of soldiers & codenamed Camp Z. Churchills instructions were that Hess should be strictly isolated with every effort taken to get any information out of him that could help change the course of the Second World War. Stephen Mc Ginty uses documentation contemporaneous reports diaries letters & memos to piece together a riveting account of the claustrophobia paranoia & high-stakes gamesmanship being played out in an English country house. CAMP Z is a locked room mystery where the locked room is a mans mind that no one can conclude with any degree of confidence is sane. ...

1815: Napoleons escape from Elba & the preparations for battle entangle the Morland family in a web of romance & heartbreak. The Allied Army is gathering in Flanders & where the army is the fashionable world must go- so London society hastens to Brussels to enjoy the most exhilarating Season ever. For Heloise it brings a renewed acquaintance with her former suitor to Duc de Veslne-d Estienne; while Rosamund must finally come to terms with her feelings for her cousin Marcus; & for Sophie a meeting with an enigmatic French major could well alter her future. But as romance flourishes in a warlike atmosphere the looming shadow of battle only makes the dancers whirl more feverishly & when the Army marches out to face the might of the French at Waterloo one question is in every heart: which of them will not come back? ...

Gritty & gripping saga set on one of Londons most notorious streets from the author of The Street & Coronation Day. Shes a good girl
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Hit the road & head for the coast. It's not that far. In fact if you live in the UK you will never be more than 70 miles from the great British seaside. & what better way to make the trip than in a camper van? Pull up at the beach breathe in a lungful of fresh sea air & prepare to have some fun whatever the time of year you're going. With fabulous fresh local & seasonal food available to you why not turn it into a culinary adventure? Snack on spring seaweeds. Feast on freshly caught fish. Roast chestnuts under autumn skies. Celebrate Christmas lunch camper van style. With ninety-five delicious recipes that can be cooked on just two rings & a whole lot more ideas for living the life The Camper Van Coast will take you right there. All you have to do is pack in the pac-a-mac & light up the beach fire. You won't regret it. ...

A camper is not just a camper. Its whatever you want it to be. Introduced in the 1950s the campervan was designed to be multi-functional. Since then it has taken on a life of its own or rather it has been taken into the lives of its owners. Some treat them as an extension of their home others undertake epic journeys in them across desert & sea through Europe Asia & Africa. Some strap surfboards to the roof & head for the nearest beach while others soup up the engines & take them drag racing in Santa Pod. All will spend hours restoring & customising them & even more talking about them with fellow bus owners. Campervan Crazy" is a tribute to this passion to the owners who have lavished time effort & inspiration on their vans & of course to the campervan itself. It traces the cult of the campervan from family runabouts to holiday home & design icon. Above all else the campervan is living history & you will find chapters dedicated to births marriages & deaths wide-eyed wanderers as well as some buses behaving badly. Paint your volkswagon! interior design & showing off are devoted to the campervan as a sign of individuality whether expressed in loving restoration or creative adaptation. Obsession or addiction? See for yourself." ...

Following the completely revised & updated edition of Camping around Australia comes Explore Australias new range of state camping guides. Camping around South Australia is the fifth guide in this new series available in a smaller format with a practical flexi-bound cover. No matter where in the state you plan to travel this book has campsite listings for all regions & every major national park. Theres also a detailed atlas section at the back locating every campsite a complete state index & a section at the front with practical tips to prepare for a camping trip. With a modern & easy-to-follow design its the perfect guide for campers of all ages. ...

This stylish & inspiring book contains all the information campers need to make the most of the wonderful waterside locations throughout the UK & Irel&. Covering all kinds of camping (caravan campsite & wild) the book starts by showing how to plan your trip what gear to take & how to get stuck into all the fantastic water-based activities on offer such as sailing kayaking angling surfing & wild swimming. Tip boxes top 10 features & gorgeous photos combine to give readers all the knowledge & inspiration they need to get out there whether they're on their own part of a family or with a group of friends. The main part of the guide is organised by region but also searchable by activity. Each region has an overview & within it the best sites to visit with useful information (best times of year to go activities on offer facilities cost) advice on most attractive pitches contact details & photos. There is a huge variety of sites here all with something unique to offer & helpful maps plot each one clearly. With a Foreword by One Man & his Campervan's Martin Dorey this is the essential guidebook for all campers showing how it really is possible to pitch up in paradise. ...

Increasing numbers of us are camping & while there are numerous guides to where to stay & what to do there is little to help us how to cook in this challenging setting. In this beautifully illustrated new book shot on location in France & England Annie Bell shows us how to cook delicious & interesting meals with no electricity & limited ingredients. She creates portable feasts like Baba Ghanoush Chicken Tagine with Pine nuts & Raisins & Apricots with Gooey Nougat using just a barbecue or one-ring burner demonstrating the best equipment to use for minimum mess & clearing up. From picnic lunches via tea & cake to one-pot cooking & sweet treats this inspirational guide has over 60 recipes for every occasion so you can eat in style wherever you are. ...

You love the great outdoors but youre not always sure the great outdoors loves you. You can pitch a tent start a campfire build furniture by lashing tree branches together -- in theory anyway! But while you may not have gotten your Girl Scout Gold Award or your Eagle Scout with cluster you can still enjoy a night out under the stars with those near & dear to you or even work towards becoming a more serious outdoorsman right? Sure as a bear lives in the woods Camping for Dummies shows you how to get out there & enjoy the best Mother Nature has to offer. With the helpful advice this common sense guide provides youll be prepared when it comes to: Destination Gear Shelter Clothing Food Weather Safety Written by journalist Michael Hodgson veteran of Utahs Eco--Challenge & numerous other outdoor adventures Camping for Dummies cuts out gear--head jargon & antiquated methods to give you plain & simple what you need to know to make the smart choices that lead to great adventures. Youll find out: How to tie a bear bag The delicious caveman style for cooking fresh fish The limitations of GPS How to predict the weather by observing birds frogs & insects Ten survival essentials How to go canoe kayak or bicycle camping What features make a good backpack boot & other equipment When & how to bring along children Whether the dictionary definition of tenderfoot" has your picture next to it or you already consider wilderness your home away from home youll appreciate this handy concise reference. Full of illustrations diagrams & directions for finding additional camping resources Camping for Dummies is your complete ticket to Americas great outdoors." ...