The Mossad is universally recognized today as the greatest intelligence service in the world. It is also the most enigmatic one shrouded in a thick veil of secrecy. Many of its fascinating feats are still unknown; most of its heroes remain unnamed. Here for the first time the veil is lifted by two Israeli authors. From the famous cases
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- the kidnapping of Eichmann from Argentina the systematic tracking down of those responsible for the Munich Massacre
- to lesser-known episodes shrouded in darkness this extraordinary book describes the dramatic largely secret history of the Mossad & the Israeli intelligence community. It examines the covert operations the targeted assassinations the paramilitary operations within & outside Israel. It also reveals the identities of the best Mossad agents & leaders whose personal stories are interwoven with the great Mossad operations.


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No two places are alike in this inspirational guide to 700 of the greatest British gardens. From the cascading terraces of Powis Castle to the subterranean fantasy of Dewstow Grottoes to the lake & classical temples of Stourhead or the magnificent topiary of Levens Hall youll find variety drama colour & plenty of surprise. Kitchen gardens water features mazes orchards urban plots & arboretums
- theres something for everyone plus all the necessary information to ensure that you visit when each garden is at its best.
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An international bestseller from one of the worlds leading paper engineers. A is for Ape B is for Bear C is for Crocodile. Pull the tabs & lift the flaps to make frogs leap hens peck koalas climb mice scuttle owls blink snakes uncoil...and learn the alphabet at the same time!; This pop-up masterpiece has sold over 30 000 copies! ...

A brilliant pop-up numbers book by a master paper engineer. Pull the tabs lift the flaps & one spider drops on its thread five goldfish leap out of the water ten butterflies rise into the sky... There are pop-up animals for every number from one to twenty then all the tens to one hundred
- each depicted in letters & numerals
- in this truly amazing pop-up counting book.; Companion title to the internationally bestselling The Most Amazing Hide-&-Seek Alphabet Book."; The colourful & innovative mechanisms are perfect for helping early numeracy development.; This pop-up wonder has sold over 35 000 copies!"

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Britain is alive with customs & celebrations from the Stonehenge solstice to Up Helly Aa in Shetl&. The Most Amazing Places of Folklore & Legend" is a travel guide with a difference taking you around England Scotland & Wales to places where the folklore & legends of the past are alive & thriving today. Visit the Cornish town of Padstow where the townsfolk parade at midnight on 1 May with the black-caped Obby Oss or Hallaton in Leicestershire whose villagers go bottle-kicking in a brawling spring festival on Easter Monday. Go to Bolam Lake Country Park in Northumberland where a modern legend tells of a Yeti-like creature
- the Beast of Bolam
- that lurks in the woods. See the Essex Giant depicted in plaster on the gable of the Old Sun Inn in Saffron Walden or climb the highstone ridge at Alderley Edge in Cheshire where magical knights are said to lie sleeping. Evocative text practical information & superb photographs make this a great touring companion as well as providing a fascinating insight into many British customs. Wherever you go you can find fascinating living examples of traditions that date back centuries
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Discover Britain as youve never known it before with Amazing Places to Visit in Britain". " Readers Digest" & a team of experienced travel writers whose credits include the " Sunday Times" " Holiday Which?" & the " Daily Telegraph" among many others have specially chosen the 1 000 most amazing places in Britain to feature in this book. From castles cathedrals stately homes & natural wonders to power stations bellfoundries & even a water tower this book reflects the diversity of fascinating places that Britain has to offer. Read about some of the worlds best early medieval stained glass found in Canterbury Cathedral & then turn to an entry on the ossuary at St Leonards church in Hythe housing 2 000 human skulls or the Donnington Grand Prix collection at Donnington Park. " Amazing Places in Britain" is a modern guidebook to Britain & as such

Includes:: entries you wont find in most UK guidebooks. From the Umbrella Shop on New Oxford Street in London to the Oldbury Power Station on the River Severn & a Soviet submarine in Folkestone harbour this unique reference guide will ensure that youll never see Britain in the same way again. The book is arranged by county & region for easy reference &

Includes:: a regional map for each section pinpointing the places featured as well as giving all the information you need to help you plan your visit. In addition there are 54 special features providing extra information about a particular topic relevant to the section in which it appears. Learn the history of the Somerset Levels what prehistoric Uffington was like or discover more about the diversity of ethnic Leicester. Youll also find walks with accompanying maps in Bath along the Birmingham canals & in Constables country. Whether youre looking for a place to visit or simply wanting to find out more about a region youll find plenty of inspiration in " The Most Amazing Places to Visit in Britain"."



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Explore the 1 000 most unusual beautiful & captivating spots in Britain in this lavish three-in-one guide gazetteer & armchair reference book. From castles cathedrals & natural wonders to bell foundries coal mines & even an umbrella shop this book reflects the rich diversity of fascinating places ancient & modern traditional & quirky that Britain has to offer. Entries are arranged by county & region with helpful directions & maps to guide you to your destination. Now this unique reference volume has been fully updated for 2012 & comes complete with Britains latest sites & attractions
- places such as Two Temple Place the Astor familys London mansion Glasgows stunning & futuristic Riverside Transport Museum & the Turner Contemporary on the Margate sea front. Plus there are: 10 large regional maps to make trip planning easy; directions for each entry with opening times & other important visitor information; & more than 50 in-depth features covering remarkable aspects of Britain such as Cornish sub-tropical gardens or prehistoric sites in the Orkneys.
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The Most Amazing Places to Visit in London" gives you an insider's view of the capital from the suburbs to the City. London as a destination for visitors is more popular than ever but in addition to the obvious sights & attractions tourists & residents alike are seeking out more unusual places to see. Even if you have lived in London all your life you will find something to surprise you here whether it is the tent-like tomb of explorer Sir Richard Burton in an East Sheen churchyard the street in the City which is technically in Cambridgeshire the best place to play outdoor table tennis or a restaurant in a former asylum which also housed MI5 & MI6. A special section on the Olympic park will also look at all the amazing new buildings & the park itself while also looking back at London's Olympic history." ...

This guidebook takes you on a round- Britain tour of the places that have made royal history. These are the castles abbeys stately homes & grand estates of Britains kings & queens. But they are also the battlefields docks caves forests tombs & graves
- places where fortunes were made treaties signed war declared battles fought & lives lost & where Britains history was made. Nine chapters cover Britain from Cornwall to the Scottish islands. There is Leeds Castle in Kent retreat of medieval queens; the Banqueting house in London used by James I as a drinking den & by Charles II to hold lotteries; the Tweed Walk near Neidpath Castle in Peebles beloved of Mary Queen of Scots; Coombe Hill in Buckinghamshire where the sons of the Celtic King Cunobelinus were killed; & Broadlands in Hampshire where the Queen & Prince Philip spent their honeymoon. More than just a guide to historic places this book brings Britains greatest heritage to life with vivid accounts of the intimate stories great loves grand passions & underhand deeds of its royal families.
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The 100 great drives in this collection have been selected from the most beautiful routes Britain has to offer. These spectacular circular tours offer scenic stop-offs plus castles gardens museums & hamlets to explore. Each drive
- on A & B roads
- comes with a map & the route is described in text packed with fascinating local detail. From the southern coast roads to lochside byways get to know Britain with this indispensable guide.

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