The railway route from London to Paris has always been both historic & romantic. Until the sixties the overnight sleeper train from Waterloo or Victoria was called The Golden Arrow & its route down through France took in the coastal city of Boulogne then hugged the Somme scene of the most terrible trench warfare of the First World War before passing through the horse racing centre of Chantilly. Now we take the Eurostar a marvel of civil engineering with its high-speed lines down to Dover & then racing across France through Lille & above all the sub-Channel crossing of the Tunnel. Aurums new Mile by Mile volume applies the cartographic method of Mile by Mile on Britains Railways to log every mile of both London-Paris routes in forensic detail: gradients stations the sights to be seen from the train the history along the route & how both railways were built. It is a fascinating guide as you whiz through the landscape on the train. ...

Back in 1947 someone called S.N. Pike
- we know nothing more about him
- published three little pamphlets each mapping in forensic

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Miles: The Autobiography like the man himself holds nothing back. He talks about his battles against drugs & racism & discusses the many women in his life. But above all Miles talks about music & musicians including the legends he has played with over the years: Bird Dizzy Monk Trane Mingus & many others. The man who has given us the most exciting music of recent times has now given us a fascinating & compelling insight into his extraordinary life. An engrossing read.. .gives fascinating insights into the cult phenomenon Miles Copeland Weekend Telegraph Magnificently truthful action packed raw & bleeding Miles Kington Independent Passionate opinionated unfettered.. . What gives this book & the man their final weight & strength is that Daviss driving almost possessed pursuit of his art. The passion to create is all & let the world go hang itself Herbert Kretzmer Daily Mail ...

There are thousands of reptiles. Ill show some to you. Your mother will not mind at all if I do. Join the Cat in the Hat as he introduces beginning readers to reptiles. This title & others form part of a series of books that takes an off-beat look at nature & natural sciences through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes & zany illustrations. Aimed at early readers -- from four to seven year olds -- the books are designed to bridge the gap between concept books written for preschoolers & more formal non fiction titles that require fluent reading skills. By presenting the facts in a lively & rhythmic manner they provide the critical foundation upon which complex facts & ideas can eventually be built. ...

A is for Acting
- Miley first shot to fame playing Hannah Montana the schoolgirl with a secret double life as a pop star. B is
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Militant Modernism" argues for a Modernism of everyday life immersed in questions of socialism sexual politics & technology. It features new readings of some familiar names
- Bertolt Brecht Le Corbusier Vladimir Mayakovsky
- & much more on the lesser known "idian modernists of the 20th century. The chapters range from a study of industrial & brutalist aesthetics in Britain Russian Constructivism in architecture the Sexpol of Wilhelm Reich in film & design & the alienation effects of Brecht & Hanns Eisler on record & on screen. Against the world of there is no alternative this book talks about things we havent done yet in the past tense."

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A professional military historian analyzes the most spectacular cock-ups in military history caused by everything from incompetent generals to interfering politicians hopeless planning & misplaced confidence. This graphic account has a great deal to say about the psychology of military incompetence & the reasons even the most well-oiled military machines inflict disaster upon themselves. It covers more than 30 engagements beginning in AD9 with the massacre of Varus & his legions in the Black Forest; including nightmares of the Victorian Age such as the Retreat from Kabul; crushing reverses of two World Wars such as the Siege of Kut Mussolinis invasion of Egypt & the fall of Singapore; many fiascos such as the Second Crusade Colenso & the Yalu River; & continuing right up to the present with Goose Green in the Falklands & the Bravo Two Zero SAS patrol in the Gulf War. ...

Retelling the most spectacular cock-ups in military history this graphic account has a great deal to say about the psychology of military incompetence & the reasons even the most well-oiled military machines inflict disaster upon themselves. Beginning in AD9 with the massacre of Varus & his legions in the Black Forest all the way up to present day conflict in Afghanistan it analyses why things go wrong on the battlefield & who is to blame. ...

Throughout history physical fitness has played a vital part in our struggle for survival. There is no better example of this than the fitness levels of soldiers. From the Spartans of Ancient Greece & the Legionnaires of Rome to the modern-day Parachute Regiment & the elite SAS a high level of fitness has always been a vital component in the success of any armed conflict. Military fitness means being fit for anything life throws at you
- something that fitness expert & ex-Marine Patrick Dale knows all about. He has developed a no-frills exercise programme that will help you build all the fitness you will ever need. Based on his personal experience as a member of the elite Royal Marine Commandos & more recently as a personal trainer this book will help you improve every aspect of your fitness in the shortest possible time using a minimum of exercise equipment. Inspired by the training methods used by the military this programme is not just for potential or ex-soldiers but for anyone who wants to develop real-world fitness.
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Stand to attention for the definitive visual guide to 5 000 years of military history The Military History Book" chronicles the changing technology & tactics of war from 5 000 years ago to the present day in stunning visual detail. Bringing military history to life like never before find out all about the battles leaders & weapons of war that have changed the course of history & shaped the world. From the siege towers & catapults of ancient times to Samurai armour Russian Kalashnikovs & right up to the unmanned drones & stealth bombers used by todays armed forces the evolution of battlefield technology is showcased in amazing detail. Plus get up close with virtual tours of iconic pieces including the T-34 Tank the Lockheed F-117 Stealth Bomber & the AH-64 Apache helicopter. " The Military History Book" is the perfect gift for military enthusiasts of all ages." ...