As head of the SS chief of police ' Reichskommissar for the Consolidation of Germanness' & Reich Interior Minister Heinrich Himmler enjoyed a position of almost unparalleled power & responsibility in Nazi Germany. Perhaps more than any other single Nazi leader aside from Hitler his name has become a byword for the terror persecution & destruction that characterized the Third Reich. His wide-ranging powers meant that he bore equal responsibility for the repression of the German people on the home front & the atrocities perpetrated by the SS in the East. Yet in spite of his central role in the crimes of the Nazi regime until now Himmler has remained a colourless & elusive figure in the history of the period. In this the first-ever comprehensive biography of the SS-Reichsfuhrer leading German historian Peter Longerich puts every aspect of Himmler's life under the microscope. Masterfully interweaving the story of Himmler's personal life & political career with the wider history of the Nazi dictatorship Longerich shows how skilfully he exploited & manipulated his disparate roles in the pursuit of his far-reaching & grandiose objectives. In the process he illuminates the extraordinary degree to which Himmler's own personal prejudices idiosyncrasies & predilections made their mark on the organizations for which he was responsible
- especially the SS which in so many ways bore the characteristic hallmarks of its leader & whose history remains both incomplete & incomprehensible without a detailed & intimate knowledge of its deeply sinister commander-in-chief.
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First produced from a secret recipe devised by Henry J. Heinz in 1876 Heinz Tomato Ketchup is one of the most iconic & recognisable brands in the world. This colourful & entertaining gift recipe book celebrates this much-loved sauce in all its glory
- history recipes food photography & beautiful archive material as well as hilarious trivia & anecdotes. Paul Hartley's collection of original recipes shows how Heinz Ketchup can be more than just a dollop on the side of your plate & how it can be used to transform recipes from the bland to the delicious.
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It's a summer's day in 1953 that turns Hilary Napier's life upside-down. When Marianne a beautiful French woman knocks on her door Hilary can't help but be struck by Robert the young boy with her. He has the same eyes as the brother she lost in the war. As she listens to Marianne's sad tale she realises her soldier-brother lives on in the son he never met. But this is only the first revelation.. . As the village of Burracombe tries to make sense of the strangers in their midst there is also much to celebrate. A wedding is being planned a birth is imminent & a courtship just beginning. Yet as always life is complicated & some people must learn cruel truths about the world.. . ...

The New Empire intends to celebrate its victory over the Nationalists with a day that will never be forgotten. On the high holiday of Wintertide the empress will be married & Degan Gaunt & the Witch of Melengar will be publically executed. Once the empress suffers a fatal accident everything will be perfect. There is only one problem-Royce & Hadrian have finally found the Heir of Novron. ...

Sayid al Kadar was trained from childhood to be a warrior. Hes fought hes conquered
- but he was never meant to rule... Thrust
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Jan Constantine has written this book as an inspirational guide to hand embroidery with the aim of reviving the ancient craft which has generally lain dormant since the 1950s when television arrived. This book guides the reader through the various stitches & methods of sewing simple & useful items for the home which can be treasured & kept for the next generation. As an antidote to the throwaway lifestyle of today Heirloom Embroidery is testament to the way our grandparents lived appreciating preserving & passing down the wonderful h&-worked textiles stitched by family members. Most of the stitches are very simple & with some practice the results should be beautiful. Hand embroidery can become very addictive but as it is very transportable the work can be done practically anywhere. Heirloom Embroidery contains unique designs for all levels from the beginner to the established seamstress. The range of stitches
Includes:: running stitch satin stitch padded satin stitch French knots buttonhole stitch stem stitch chain stitch & many more. Constantine provides full step-by-step instruction on all the above stiches as well as techniques for a vast array of gift ideas soft furnishings & home accessories.
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The dramatic new Ravenscar novel from the international bestselling author of Woman of Substance. As the First World War draws to a close all seems golden for young Edward Deravenel charismatic head of the family empire & master of Ravenscar. Yet beneath the surface lies discord. Elizabeth Deravenel his beautiful wife is jealous & her lies & gossip damage the family name. Worse still is Edwards brother George. His reckless behaviour & treachery lead to blackmail & betrayal. The fortunes of the house of Deravenel begin to suffer. It is up to Edwards daughter Bess & her son Harry to secure the Ravenscar inheritance -- whatever it takes! Ravenscar: A House. A Legacy. A Dynasty. ...

She remembered how it felt to lose Salma first to the wiles of the Butterfly-kinden girl then to hear the news of his death abandoned & alone in the midst of the enemy. She remembered how it felt to see her father hacked to death before her eyes. But of her murder of Achaeos of the bite of her blade into his unsuspecting flesh the wound that had sapped him & ruined him until he died she remembered nothing felt nothing. In such a vacuum how could she possibly atone? Tynisa is running but she cannot escape the demons of her own mind. Amidst the fragmenting provinces of the Dragonfly Commonweal her past will at last catch up with her. Her father's ghost is hunting her down. At the same time the Wasp Empress Seda is on the move her eyes on the city of Khanaphes the fallen jewel of the ancient world. Whilst her soldiers seek only conquest she sees herself as the heir to all the old powers of history & has her eyes on a far greater prize. ...

The Prophet Muhammad taught the word of God to the Arabs. Within a generation of his death his followers
- as vivid a cast of heroic
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On 22 February 2006 GBP53 million was stolen from a cash warehouse belonging to the Securitas company in Tonbridge Kent. In terms of value the robbery puts previous British capers such as the Great Train Robbery in the shade. This was a crime notable for its audacity carried out by an unlikely crew of players that included a used car salesman two Albanian casual workers & a roofer. Five men were convicted at the Old Bailey in January 2008 which attracted nationwide media coverage. A sixth man Paul Allen was sentenced in October 2009 for his part. Having become close to the Tonbridge gang & the police during three years of research Sounes relates a classic crime caper in irresistible almost forensic detail. After the robbery comes the exciting sometimes comical story of the getaway. Money is found & arrests are made but key characters slip out of the country & millions of pounds are still missing. HEIST is the definitive account of these compelling events is wildly entertaining & a must for all fans of well-written true crime. Since the book has been written Darren Aronofsky (director of The Wrestler) has announced he will direct a British-made film about the robbery. ...