In December 1995 three key members of the infamous Essex Boys firm were executed in their Range Rover after being lured to a deserted farm track by the promise of a lucrative drug deal. The police predicted that the void left as a result of the murders would cause a gangland war that would extend across London & much of the south-east. Essex Boys The New Generation" tells the chilling true story of the gang that destroyed everything that stood in their way to take control of their fallen predecessors drug empire. With a reputation for ruthless violence the gang expanded & protected their drug-dealing operation with a terrifying combination of bloodshed & intimidation. In February 2001 tensions within their circle boiled over & resulted in one member being shot dead. The police investigation was met with a wall of silence & for three years it seemed as if the case would remain unsolved.A leading member of the gang was eventually charged but in an unexpected twist he became the prosecutions star witness. While a murder conviction was finally secured the real truth surrounding the murder & the gangs psychotic crimes has never been revealed. Now for the first time former Essex Boys member Bernard OMahoney tells the full extraordinary story of the rise & fall of the gang that took over the Essex underworld from him & his associates." ...

Essex CCC On This Day presents the personalities & achievements of Essex cricket in the form of a diary with individual entries for every day of the year & multiple listings for days when more than one important event has occurred. Entries celebrate all of Essex County Cricket Clubs triumphs in the county championship & one-day trophies as well as remembering victories over touring teams significant individual achievements (such as Percy Perrins triple century & Graham Napiers record number of sixes in an innings) controversial events dramatic matches & profiles of colourful characters from the clubs rich history (including the likes of Walter Mead Charlie Mc Gahey Johnny Douglas Jack OConnor Stan Nichols Trevor Bailey Doug Insole Keith Fletcher Ken Mc Ewan Graham Gooch Allan Border Nasser Hussain & Alastair Cook) as well as noting some of the less heralded players to have represented the county. Entries for the summer months are packed with accounts of the clubs greatest matches while winter months focus largely on the anniversaries of individual players as well as remembering the achievements of Essex players in international matches (such as Alastair Cooks feats in the recent Ashes series). The book will be of interest to all Essex supporters. ...

When Peter Caton set out to walk the Essex coast he had no idea of the beauty wildlife & stories that he would find on the way. He takes the reader up & down the many creeks & estuaries of the longest coastline of any English county through nature reserves seaside resorts unspoilt villages sailing centres & alongside industry past & present. ...

Estimators need to understand the consequences of entering into a contract often defined by complex conditions & documents as well as to appreciate the technical requirements of the project. Estimating & Tendering for Construction Work" explains the job of the estimator through every key stage from early cost studies to the creation of budgets for successful tenders. This new edition reflects recent developments in the field such as new tendering & procurement methods; the move from basic estimating to cost-planning & the greater emphasis placed on partnering & collaborative working. It also

Includes:: changes to pricing rates terminology & technology to bring the book completely up-to date. Clearly-written & illustrated with examples notes & technical documentation the book is ideal for students on construction-related courses needing to understand these essential processes or professionals beginning in industry."

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Bradts Estonia" remains the only English-language guidebook to this Baltics destination & this sixth edition reveals more of the country than any previous guide. Readers now discover why Miss Estonia likes antique cars where Eiffel built before Paris & why Edward VII could not land in Tallinn to meet Tsar Nicholas II & had instead to spend three days in the harbour. Offering extensive coverage of Estonias complex cultural history & its artists writers & musicians alongside comprehensive practical information Baltics expert Neil Taylor proves that theres much more to Estonia than the cobbled streets & cafes of Tallinn." ...

Packed with tips of the interior stylist's trade Etcetera is a lavishly photographed interiors book in which every image demonstrates a clear & easily replicable principle that will help transform a room without the need for expensive & permanent renovation. Author Sibella Court's style is very global combining contemporary elements with antiques & junk-shop finds textile fragments wallpapers collectables & ephemera. Etcetera draws on five of Sibella's favourite colour themes as a framework for the display of her impeccable eye for detail. Each section will draw the reader into Sibella's world of colour & texture through inspirational room settings to the most intimate of details. Etcetera won Best Designed Book & Best Designed General Illustrated Book at the APA Annual Design Awards 2010."" ...

This handbook covers all etching techniques & the developments in photopolymer technology. Photopolymers are plastics which are light sensitive & used in printmaking in the form of films & emulsions which are applied to a backing of metal plastic or board. The author will also cover acids & aquatint along with papers presses & inks. The book

Includes:: some historical background of traditional etching & the non-toxic movement. There is a special feature on different kinds of etching & mixed techniques.

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Two high profile victims
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A vast army of over 7000 terracotta statues of soldiers surrounds the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin dynasty in the Shannix province in northwestern China. These vigilant soldiers have been on duty for 2000 years but does anyone know what sort of ruler Qin Shi Huang was? Why did his tomb have to be guarded by a mysterious army? Was Qin Shi Huang so power hungry he sought control even over the spirit world? Why did he feel compelled to defend himself even in the next life? Using the mausoleum structure as a key this splendidly illustrated book answers many of the questions that have intrigued travelers archeologists & students of Chinese culture since the site was discovered in 1974. ...

Alisa has spent the past five thousand years as a vampire living alone & fighting for survival. In her loneliness Alisa cannot resist bringing Teri -- a descendant of her human family -- into her life. But Alisa is surrounded by death & destruction & just by knowing Alisa Teri's life is at risk. Alisa's guilt grows when she becomes involved in a dangerous conspiracy. A top-secret group knows Alisa's secret & will stop at nothing to use her powers for their cause. As Alisa desperately tries to protect herself & Teri from the unknown enemy she discovers a force more powerful & more lethal than anything she has ever seen. Alisa doesn't know who to trust who to challenge or who she will become... ...