Which army used camels disguised as war elephants? Which illustrious warlord was killed by a midget ninja hidden in his latrine? How was a Japanese vessel sunk by live cows dropped by the Soviet air force? & just what kind of weapon was the Bohemian Ear Spoon? These are just a few of the important questions of military history answered in this book. Midget Ninja & tactical laxatives is a light-hearted look at some of the most bizarre incidents weirdest weapons & strangest stratagems to be found in the annals of warfare. Drawn from all periods of history there is something here for every reader with an interest in military history and/or a sense of humour. Some of the sections included: War Elephants & How to Stop Them (including the infamous blazing pigs) Ignominious Deaths (eg the midget ninja in the latrine)A Misplaced Sense of Honour (eg the sniper who let George Washington live) Suicide Missions (eg mass suicide as a diversion tactic & a case of self-decapitation) Weird & Wonderful Weapons: (such as the WW2 bat bomb -with real bats) Stranger things happen at Sea (eg million-ton ice ships & death by blocked toilet) God is on our side (of omens oracles & the ancient battle stopped by a UFO) An Army Marches on its Stomach (eg the tactical use of laxatives & the Greek army immobilized for 3 days by hallucinogenic honey) ...

Of all the acts of gallantry in World War II few were as audacious as the attack by midget submarines on the pride of the German fleet the battleship Tirpitz lying in her fortified mooring in a Norwegian fjord. Lieutenant Godfrey Place was in command of submarine X7 in September 1943 & travelled over 1000 miles negotiating minefields & antisubmarine nets to accurately place four tons of high explosive under the hull of the Tirpitz. He was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1944 at the age of 22. Taken prisoner he was repatriated to England at the end of the war & continued to serve in the Royal Navy for 25 years flying with 801 squadron in the Korean War & served on aircraft carriers at Suez Nigeria & the withdrawal from Aden. On his retirement in 1970 he had the distinction of being the last serving naval officer to hold the Victoria Cross. Using many first-hand accounts the book details his life from a childhood spent partly in East Africa to being Chairman of the Victoria Cross & George Cross Association for over 20 years. It draws on previously unpublished material including his own recollections on the attack on the Tirpitz & his time as a prisoner of war. ...

Michelin regional maps each contain practical road & route information. Special Michelin reads-like-a-book format for easy use in folding & unfolding. Useful information for planning trips including gas stations 24-hour service stations toll gates rest areas & service plazas. Clear precise cartography. Icons pinpoint important travel information. ...

As one of the country's largest bus operators outside the London area the Birmingham & Midland Motor Omnibus Co better known as Midland Red had a network of bus garages that straddled its empire. Some of these such as those at Heath Hayes Kineton & Stratford-upon-Avon had been inherited from companies that had been taken over by Midland Red most notably Stratford Blue but the vast majority of the almost 40 depots & outstations operated by the company were built specifically for the operator. Whilst the architecture bequeathed to London transport during the 1920s & 1930s is well known the fact that Midland Red also employed architects to produce stylish depots & other buildings during this period is less familiar. One of the classic Midland Red depots Leicester Southgates was a product of this era; due to close imminently the depot facade is listed as being of architectural interest. This book chronicles the history of each of the bus depots operated by Midland Red prior to its demise in the 1980s along with the story of its central works in Birmingham. The book provides an overview of the development allied to individual depot histories. The illustrations feature views of the depots themselves vehicles in & around the depots as well as images recording vehicles in operation from the depots covered. The company possessed about 50 depots & outstations; each will be illustrated with particular attention paid to the more significant sites such as the central works. ...

In the exciting second Warriors story arc the wild cats of the forest have lived in peace & harmony for many moons -- but new prophecies from their warrior ancestors speak of a mysterious destiny & grave danger for the clans. Now the time has come for a new generation of heroes to arise as the quest to save the warrior cats begins! Darkness air water & sky will come together & shake the forest to its roots! The wild cats of the forest have lived in peace & harmony for many moons -- but a doom that will change everything is coming. Strange messages from their warrior ancestors speak of terrifying new prophecies danger & a mysterious destiny. All the signs point to young warrior Brambleclaw as the cat with the fate of the forest in his paws. But why would the son of wicked cat Tigerstar be chosen to be a hero? & who are the other cats mentioned in the prophecy? All Brambleclaw knows for sure is that the strength & courage of the greatest warriors will be needed now as the quest to save the Clans begins! ...

The vampire love triangle that spawned hundreds of thousands of fans-and inspired a major new dramatisation shown on ITV2 concludes in this powerful final volume of The Vampire Diaries. In Midnight golden girl Elena Gilbert is back from the Dark Dimension having successfully freed her vampire boyfriend Stefan Salvatore from imprisonment. Saving Stefan had an unlikely consequence: his vampire brother Damon Salvatore has become a mortal. While the trio reels from this latest twist they must still deal with the demons that have taken over Elena's hometown Fell's Church. MIDNIGHT takes Elena Stefan & Damon to their darkest moments yet... Danger romance & paranormal mystery will keep readers fascinated with this captivating finale to the New York Times bestselling series. ...

The vampire love triangle that spawned hundreds of thousands of fans-and inspired a major new dramatisation shown on ITV2 -concludes in this powerful final volume of The Vampire Diaries. In Midnight golden girl Elena Gilbert is back from the Dark Dimension having successfully freed her vampire boyfriend Stefan Salvatore from imprisonment. Saving Stefan had an unlikely consequence: his vampire brother Damon Salvatore has become a mortal. While the trio reels from this latest twist they must still deal with the demons that have taken over Elena's hometown Fell's Church. As in every L.J. Smith novel no matter how dark the night there is always a happy ending. MIDNIGHT takes Elena Stefan & Damon to their darkest moments yet...?? Danger romance & paranormal mystery will keep readers fascinated with this captivating finale to the New York Times bestselling series. ...

The second book in the Jack Nightingale supernatural thriller series. Jack Nightingale found it hard enough to save lives when he was a cop. Now he needs to save a soul
- his sister's. But to save her he has to find her & they've been separated since birth. When everyone Jack talks to about his sister dies horribly he realises that someone or something is determined to keep them apart. If he's going to save his sister he's going to have to do what he does best
- negotiate. But any negotiation with the forces of darkness comes at a terrible price. & first Jack must ask himself the question: is every soul worth saving?

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A powerful story of love shocking secrets & malignant forces from the No. 1 bestselling author Josephine Cox. All Jack's life the nightmares had haunted him dragging him back to a place where it was always midnight... Molly & Jack are deeply in love but their relationship is being torn apart by Jack's nightmares. Trapped in a place where he is taunted by eyes in the gloom it is becoming harder for Molly to pull him free & even when daylight comes the haunting visions remain. Realising that Jack is being driven close to the edge Molly urges him to seek help & with their relationship faltering Jack decides to hunt for answers. ...

Morganville is such a nice place to live...and die. If you don't mind that sort of thing. When Claire Danvers learnt that her college town was run by vampires she did what any intelligent self-preserving student would do: she applied for a transfer & stocked up on garlic. The transfer is no longer an option but that garlic may come in handy. Now Claire has pledged herself to Amelie the most powerful vampire in town. The protection her contract secures does little to reassure her friends. All of a sudden people are turning up dead a stalker resurfaces from Claire's past & an ancient bloodsucker extends a chilling invitation for private lessons in his secluded home. ...