Gettysburg fought over three days at the beginning of July 1863 is the subject of the third of Mark Adkins magisterial Battle Companions which have been universally acclaimed as definitive works distinguished by their superb illustrations completeness & attention to detail. The Gettysburg Companion is the complete guide to the greatest & most decisive battle of the American Civil War. Adkins unique approach to the events of July 1-3 1863 is what sets it apart from the plethora of rival accounts. The text does far more than simply describe the events of the battle instead acting as a comprehensive guide to the armies their weapons equipment & tactics the plans & problems of the rival commanders
- not only during the three-day battle but before & afterwards
- as well as including a detailed study of the ground over which the battle was fought. Divided into twelve sections & illustrated throughout this 500-page large format book presents its impressive array of technical data statistics & information on military procedure in a logical & visually accessible format -with over 70 maps 140 diagrams & illustrations 52 paintings of uniforms & a range of contemporary photographs. In each section Adkin

Includes:: discussion & commentary on a selection of controversies that continue to provoke fierce argument today
- the authors relative impartiality from the history & legacy of the Civil War serving to bolster the credibility of this already authoritative text. The Gettysburg Companion is an absolute must-have for anyone hoping to further their understanding of this seminal moment in US military & political history.




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Ghana is an ideal destination for first-time visitors to Africa; rich in little-visited national parks forest reserves cultural sites & scenic waterfalls blessed with bleached white beaches & lush rain forests of the Atlantic coastline. This st&-alone guide the only one available caters for both the budget backpacker & the luxurious resort wallower. Including authoritative history & wildlife sections updated accommodation & restaurant recommendations & a wealth of background & practical information Bradt's Ghana" covers the country with unrivalled detail & knowledge. Ghana defeated Sudan 2-0 in Accra to become the first African team to reach the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. What better time to catch this friendly English-speaking & hassle-free country as it revels on a soccer high?" ...

Culture Smart! Ghana provides essential information on local attitudes beliefs & behaviour. This concise guide will tell you what to expect & how to behave. This inside knowledge will enable you to avoid embarrassing faux pas feel confident in unfamiliar situations & develop trust friendships & successful relationships. Culture Smart! provides rare insights & practical guidance into cultures. The values behaviour & customs of peoples have been formed over centuries which is why the unique information in Culture Smart! guides do not date in the same way as ordinary travel guides. Culture Smart! enables you to step into a world untouched by other guidebooks. ...

A stunning novel spanning generations & continents Ghana Must Go by rising star Taiye Selasi is a tale of family drama & forgiveness ...

1929. A girl is strangled in a London alley the mangled corpse of a peeping Tom is found in a railway tunnel & the details of the latest trunk murder are updated hourly in the evening papers. Into this world steps Dora Strang doctors daughter & filing clerk to the countrys pre-eminent pathologist Alfred Kemble. Thrilled by the post-mortems & court cases Dora is further fascinated by Kemble himself a glamorous & enigmatic war hero. But her job holds several surprises & as things take a distinctly ghastly turn the tabloid journalists sharpen their pencils in morbid anticipation... ...

Sarah finds herself responsible for freeing the soul of a frustrated ghost who will punish her severely if she fails. Everything depends on her unlocking the strange silver box that appeared in her room one night. But will freeing the ghost turn out to be a huge mistake? & why is Matt her weird Goth stepbrother so interested in the box? Supernatural tale that will make readers want to leave the light on
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From shadowy figures strange mists & apparitions to angels & demons Ghost Caught on Film 2" is a compendium of extraordinary phenomena caught on film. Jim Eaton has spent over ten years studying thousands of ghost photographs & here he presents a collection of the most intriguing in seven enigmatic chapters. This title

Includes:: a gallery of explainable photographic effects that are commonly mistaken for pictures of ghosts. The best selection of ghost photos yet published is accompanied by illuminating commentary
- whether you are a sceptic or a believer you cant help but be drawn into the unknown."


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Sue Townsend one of Britain's most-loved writers & the creator of the much-loved Adrian Mole" series tells a compassionate & gritty story of love & loss in " Ghost Children". " Gripping & disturbing. Utterly absorbing" (" Independent"). Seventeen years ago Angela Carr aborted an unwanted child. The child's father Christopher Moore was devastated by the loss & he retreated from the world. Unable to accept what had happened between them both went their separate ways. However when Christopher makes a horrifying discovery whilst out walking his dog on the heath he finds that he is compelled to confront Angela about the past. As they start seeing each another again can they avoid the mistakes of the past? & will their future together be eclipsed by those mistakes of yesterday? A compelling fable of our times " Ghost Children" is a compassionate & gritty examination of love & loss from one of Britain's most-loved writers Sue Townsend. " Bleak tender & deeply affecting. Seldom have I rooted so hard for a set of fictional individuals" (" Mail on Sunday). " Leaves one gasping for more" (" Daily Telegraph"). " Engrossing memorable & moving" (" Guardian"). " Startling & raw" (" Observer"). Sue Townsend is Britain's favourite comic author. Her hugely successful novels include eight Adrian Mole books " The Public Confessions of a Middle-Aged Woman (Aged 55 )" " Number Ten" " The Queen & I" " Queen Camilla" & " The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year" all of which are highly acclaimed bestsellers. She has also written numerous well-received plays. She lives in Leicester where she was born & grew up." ...

Delve into some of the scariest & mysterious ghostly legends of our time with this collection of ghost stories. Each of the three books in the set contains around 15 of the very best ghost stories ever told from the most haunted house in England at Borley Rectory to the ghosts that roam the Tower of London & the creepy goings-on aboard the Mary Celeste. Enter the eerie world of the ghosts who roam our railway stations or learn where to encounter the headless horse or the ghost of Londons theatrel&. Packed with classic tales from yesteryear & more recent ghostly happenings from across the world Ghost Chronicles" is the ultimate accessory for any Halloween party or paranormal enthusiast." ...

Containing explosive details of operations unknown even to 99% of serving SAS men this is the definitive history of the regiment written by an ex-SAS soldier of 23 years experience. Connor reveals how the assassination of President Kennedy gave the SAS truly global significance. He tells the truth about SAS involvement in the Falklands War & the Gulf War & about their operation against the IRA in Gibraltar. Compiled from personal experience & the eye-witness accounts of friends & colleagues this book reveals the inside story of SAS operations in both conventional war & counter-terrorist operations. Controversial blistering & unique
- Andy Mc Nab
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