Major General Sir Richard Hannay is the fictional secret agent created by writer & diplomat John Buchan who was himself an Intelligence officer during the First World War. The strong & silent type combining the dour temperament of the Scot with the stiff upper lip of the Englishman Hannay is pre-eminent among early spy-thriller heroes. Caught up in the first of these five gripping adventures just before the outbreak of war in 1914 he manages to thwart the enemy's evil plan & solve the mystery of the 'thirty-nine steps'. In Greenmantle he undertakes a vital mission to prevent jihad in the Islamic Near East. Mr Standfast set in the decisive months of 1917-18 is the novel in which Hannay after a life lived 'wholly among men' finally falls in love; later in The Three Hostages he finds himself unravelling a kidnapping mystery with his wife's help. In the last adventure The Island of Sheep he is called upon to honour an old oath. A shrewd judge of men he never dehumanises his enemy & despite sharing some of the racial prejudices of his day Richard Hannay is a worthy prototype hero of espionage fiction. ...

The complete collection of Isaac Asimov's classic Robot stories. In these stories Asimov creates the Three Laws of Robotics & ushers in the Robot Age
- when Earth is ruled by master-machines & when robots are more human than mankind. The Complete Robot is the ultimate collection of timeless amazing & amusing robot stories from the greatest science fiction writer of all time offering golden insights into robot thought processes. Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics were programmed into real computers thirty years ago at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- with suprising results. Readers of today still have many surprises in store...

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Robuchon is the most influential French chef of the post-nouvelle cuisine era. Since the mid-eighties he has been called the primus inter pares of Paris' three star chefs for his work both at Jamin & at his eponymous restaurant. He is renowned for the relentless perfectionism of his cuisine. His food was seen as instrumental in leading French cuisine away from the excesses
- & excessive reductionism
- of nouvelle cuisine. In particular his cuisine is seen as harkening back to a more authentic even bourgeois French cuisine
- cuisine actuelle
- which focuses on making each ingredient taste of itself. He has mentored such distinguished chefs as Gordon Ramsay & Michael Caines & his signature dishes include a cauliflower cream with caviar & potato puree. In The Complete Robuchon" he offers us his recipes (over 800) secrets & tips: from the perfect omelette to vegetable soup leg of lamb to marinated mussels to his renowned potato puree every dish is described in detail starting with the ingredients he tells you how to clean & prepare them down to the way to hold the pan & precise cooking times. It is all here
- a catalogue of the basics of French cuisine & a broad sampling of dishes that have earned the author his titles of glory & his truly imaginative recipes from L' Atelier. Born in Poitiers in 1945 Joel Robuchon became the official chef of La Tour de France where he learnt a variety of diverse regional techniques. At 28 he became head chef at Harmony-Lafayette overseeing 3 000 meals a day. In 1981 he launched Jamin in Paris & within three years had received three Michelin stars. In 1996 he left his Parisian restaurant establishing L' Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Tokyo. He opened another L' Atelier in Paris in 2003 & has since established Ateliers in Las Vegas New York & London."




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Updated & revised this is the fun & easy electric guitar course that lets you play right from the first lesson. Based on popular well known songs it assumes no previous knowledge of the guitar or music. The method starts wtih simplified music notation moving on to standard notation & tablature later. Clear diagrams helpful demonstration photos & the use of colour make learning easy! The high quality backing tracks on the enclosed CDs give you authentic soundalike arrangements
- just like the original recordings. Part One: Start with easy chords & strumming then move on to more advanced playing including barre chords chord damping & fingerpicking. Part two: Start with new chords including 9th sus 4 & 6th chords & move on to your first single note riffs & melodies using TAB bass lines & percussive strumming. Part Three: Start with a fingerpicking riff & some more new chords & move on to chord inversions arpeggios triad riffsm reading & playing from TAB.
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The Complete Roman Army" draws on archeology ancient art & original documentary sources to present the most convincing picture ever published of the worlds most famous fighting machine. Every aspect of the Roman army from the daily lives of individual soldiers to the outcome of major campaigns is explored in five accessible sections. Discussions of key Roman battles hundreds of illustrations & brief biographies of the great commanders bring the campaigns & personalities to life." ...

Take to the helm with the ultimate guide to sailing. Whether you are a novice or an experienced skipper The Complete Sailing Manual" is the practical step-by-step guide that every sailor needs on board. From tacking & mooring to nautical etiquette & using state-of-the-art navigation systems youll learn about every aspect of sailing. This updated edition

Includes:: all the latest developments in technology design & sailing procedures as well as advice & information on all types of craft from dinghies to large cruisers & over 1 000 superb photographs & full-colour diagrams. Accessible reliable & designed to help you in any sailing situation " The Complete Sailing Manual" is the one ship mate that wont let you down."

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Here in one exquisitely designed volume are all 4 full-length novels & 56 short stories about the colourful adventures of Sherlock Holmes. This book features distinctive gilt edging & attractive silk-ribbon bookmark. Decorative durable & collectable this volume will make an indispensable cornerstone for any home library. It contains every word Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ever wrote about Baker Streets most famous resident. Also included is an introduction by lifetime Sherlockians Christopher & Barbara Roden. The Complete Sherlock Holmes" is an exquisitely designed book with bonded-leather bindings distinctive gilt edging & an attractive silk-ribbon bookmark. Decorative durable & collectable it will offer hours of pleasure to readers young & old & is an indispensable cornerstone for any home library." ...

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY P.D. JAMES This book contains all the investigations & adventures of the world's most popular detective Sherlock Holmes. From ' The Adventure of the Gloria Scott' to ' His Last Bow' we follow the illustrious career of this quintessential British hero from his university days to his final case. His efforts to uncover the truth take him all over the world & into conflict with all manner of devious criminals & dangerous villains but thankfully his legendary powers of deduction & his faithful companion Dr Watson are more than up to the challenge. ...

Wilde did not converse
- he told tales. Oscar Wilde was already famous as a brilliant wit & raconteur when he first began to publish
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Elizabeth Taylor highly acclaimed author of classic novels such as Angel A Game of Hide & Seek & Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont is also renowned for her powerful acutely observed stories. Here for the first time the stories
- including some only recently rediscovered
- are collected in one volume. From the awkward passions of lonely holiday-makers to the anticipation of three school friends preparing for their first dance from the minor jealousies & triumphs of marriage to tales of outsiders struggling to adapt to the genteel English countryside with a delicate witty touch Elizabeth Taylor illuminates the nuances of ordinary lives.

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