The life of Thomas Lord Cochrane later 10th Earl of Dundonald was more extraordinary than that of Nelson more far fetched than that of Hornblower or Patrick OBriens Jack Aubrey. Born the son of an eccentric & indigent Scottish peer he entered the Royal Navy in 1793. In a series of outstanding & heroic actions often against seemingly overwhelming odds he made his name fighting Napoleons navy as one of the most dashing & daring frigate captains of his day before embarking on a career as a mercenary admiral. ...

Patrick O' Brian C.S. Forester & Captain Marryat all based their literary heroes on Thomas Cochrane but Cochrane's exploits were far more daring & exciting than those of his fictional counterparts. He was a man of action whose bold & impulsive nature meant he was often his own worst enemy. Writing with gripping narrative skill & drawing on his own travels & original research Cordingly tells the rip-roaring story of a flawed Romantic hero who helped define his age. ...

A charming series of adventures for younger readers featuring a family of all sorts of animals that live in the farmyard behind the tumble-down barn on Mudpuddle Farm! Two fantastic stories in one volume! Mossops Last Chance: Theres mice in my barley sacks theres rats in my roof & now theres mice in the corn bin. This time Ive had enough. If you arent up to the job you will have to go." Mossop the old farm cat likes to sleep -- & not much else! So when Farmer Rafferty tells him to catch twenty-six mice by sunset all the animals have to pull together to give Mossop one last chance! Albertine Goose Queen: " Good morning Madam Ive come to eat you. Your friends have all gone. Theres no one to help you now. Theyre all very stupid arent they?" A fox is on the loose & all the animals except Albertine the goose have hidden themselves inside. Albertine is safe on her island in the pond -- at least so she thinks until the fox starts swimming towards her!" ...

Let your undecent imagination run riot with these decidedly adult doodle prompts All an artist needs is a pen pencil or something else to fill in the blanks in this collection of provocative designs. Perfect for boring work meetings readers can punish these naughty pages by drawing in the answers to such queries as Who is in the chains?" & " What's stuck in the fishnets?" as well as finishing the drawing of exotic dancers illustrating exactly what the binoculars are spying on & showing exactly what's been left in the rock star's dressing room." ...

Join in the noisy animal romp down on the farm. Lively rhymes are brought to life with fun vibrant artwork of favourite farm animals. This fabulous picture book from an award-winning creative team is a delight to read aloud & share with young children. ...

The Collins Dog Owner's Guides are authoritative & practical in approach superbly illustrated & accessible ideal for pedigree dog owners. Cocker Spaniels are sporting dogs that are hugely popular house pets most likely due to their joyous charm & energetic playfulness. If you are considering owning a Cocker Spaniel or are an existing owner who wants to learn more about the care of your dog then this book will be an invaluable resource. Contents include: * You & Your Dog Breed characteristics & behaviour * Caring for Your Dog Practical information on feeding training grooming exercising breeding & showing * Healthcare & First Aid A comprehensive guide to all aspects of owning a Cocker Spaniel this highly illustrated book is full of practical information & expert advice for pet owners & breeders. ...

Step into the magical world of Childs Play fairy tales... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations & fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The flip-up flaps encourage prediction & discussion & well-known stories will give young readers confidence. Complete with Audio CD. ...

The Cockleshell Heroes: The Final Witness is without doubt the definitive account of a mission thought to be a near impossible one; an attack seventy miles down the Gironde & on a series of blockade runners & other German ships located at Bordeaux. What you are about to read will not have been read before. This is without doubt the definitive account of a mission thought to be an impossible one; the story of thirteen black-faced Commandos embarked aboard a T-Class submarine & on a suicide mission to deepest occupied France. It is an astounding & graphic tale of courage & bravery by men & women of both France & Britain. This is the complete no holds barred tale of this most incredible story the tale of Operation Frankton. It is a comprehensively researched highly detailed intricately woven account of a Combined Operations clandestine raid using canoes & limpet mines & a lot of bravery by men not anxious to die
- just anxious to matter. From an English seaside resort to a secret secluded bay from M.I.9 to an escape network care of a Countess.. . punctuated by the love of a sixteen year old girl & the forlorn future hopes of young men from the swirling waters of the Solent to the estuarine Thames from the icy temperatures of Scottish lochs to the unpredictable waters of the Bay of Biscay & into the Nazi-occupied harbors of Bordeaux through the vineyards & dwellings of ordinary French folk to the Gestapo-controlled prisons & over the Pyrenees into concentration camps & out of Gibraltar by submarine & by Cockle by shanks pony & starlit night & with luck & by guile it is the story of not only the raiders but the French heroes & heroines who helped them along the way. Never before has this narrative been told in its entirety & with such accuracy or poignancy. Never before have all the individuals concerned been named. Never before have all those that played their part in this historic little event had each of their stories told; colored & crafted with actual words written & spoken by those who were there. The Cockleshell Heroes is & will forever remain their Final Witness.
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Eighteen-year-old Irene Angel lives with her parents in a tiny room above the shop where her crippled mother ekes out a living selling pickles & sauces whilst her charming but feckless father Billy gambles away what little money they do manage to earn. & it is all Irene can do to keep the family together. Billy's addiction soon leads him into trouble. Despite having been brought up by her father to fear & distrust the police Irene finds herself forced to collaborate with them to save her father from ruin. But Billy's errant ways finally catch up with him & he is imprisoned in Newgate jail. With her mother away from home a desperate Irene has little choice but to seek help from Inspector Edward Kent
- her sworn enemy. For only she can clear her father's name & unite the family once more.. .
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She sang with the voice of a nightingale... Gifted with a beautiful soprano voice young Clemency Skinner is forced to work as a pickpocket in order to support her crippled brother Jack. Their feckless mother Edith has fallen into the clutches of unscrupulous pimp Todd Hardiman whose evil presence threatens their daily existence. Befriended by Ned Hawkes & his kindly mother Nell Clemency struggles to escape from life in the slums of Stew Lane. She finds work with a troupe of buskers run by larger than life Augustus Throop & is spotted by the manager of the Strand Theatre. Clemency looks set for operatic stardom but a chance meeting with the mysterious Jared Stone brings danger & intrigue & threatens to change her life forevermore... ...