As Harold Davis fell under heavy machine-gun fire his body riddled with bullet wounds & life seemingly slipping away from him he could not have realised that he was one of the Korean Wars fortunate soldiers. American medics sprang into action & against all odds saved the plucky young Scot a man who proved tougher than the bullets the brutal enemy showered him with. Unlike tens of thousands of American & British troops fighting in the notorious 1950s war he lived to tell the tale of his horrific experiences on the front line. Now for the first time in Tougher than Bullets" the " Black Watch" hero shares his vivid & harrowing memories of life in one of the bloodiest wars of his generation. A remarkable character Davis was pieced back together during the course of almost two years in recovery & defied doctors to return to his pre-war love of football & build a career as one of Scotlands most feared & revered defenders at Rangers Football Club." ...

This is a second enjoyable helping of rural life in France from the author of A Year in Provence". Skulking through customs with a suitcase full of truffles toads singing the Marseillaise taking pastis lessons & finding gold at the bottom of the garden
- you might think there is little time left for pleasures of the table. " Toujours Provence" proves that while you might not be able to get away from it all you can have fun trying."
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Born into a noble French family but cut off from his own class by an accident which left him with the stunted legs of a child Henri Toulouse-Lautrec threw himself into the bohemian life of fin-de-siecle Paris. Through the intensity of his artistic vision this world lives on. ...

Le Tour 100 is a unique & stunning visual reference to the world's greatest race. With 100 computer-generated artworks detailing ...

In this updated edition of the highly acclaimed Tour de France" Graeme Fife sets the 2012 race in the context of the events remarkable history stretching back to July 1903. Combining meticulous research with a pacy narrative style he penetrates the mystique of the race & paints a colourful picture of the men whose exploits have given the Tour an enduring universal appeal. Moreover the book now celebrates a truly historic event: the 99th edition of the race was won for the first time by a Briton. Bradley Wiggins pedalled into the record books in company with his teammates Christopher Froome who came second & Mark Cavendish the current world road race champion whose 23 stage wins make him the Tours most prolific sprinter. Laced with tales of great solo rides amazing fortitude terrible misfortune & triumph " Tour de France" is the definitive account of this extraordinary competition. Named one of the top-five sports books of the year by both " The Independent" & " The Times" it is the essential guide to the Tour." ...

The Tour de France is one of the most prestigious & physically challenging sporting events in the world & is the jewel in professional cycling's crown. This pocket-sized miscellany is packed with the Tour's most memorable moments with curious facts amazing anecdotes & intriguing statistics from over a century of unforgettable racing. ...

Having started in 1903 as a publicity stunt for an ailing French newspaper the Tour de France is now the worlds greatest sporting spectacle. Back then cyclists raced alone through the night sometimes at the risk of being beaten up. Todays riders pedal 3 500 km around the French countryside cheered on by huge roadside crowds & accompanied by the mighty caravan of media sponsors & support staff that keeps the wheels turning. But one thing hasnt changed: the Tour remains just as awe-inspiring a test of extreme mental & physical stamina as it has always been. The Tour de France. to the Bitter End" is the best of over a century of " Guardian" & " Observer" Tour reporting with pieces from Christopher Brasher Michael Davie Geoffrey Nicholson William Fotheringham Richard Williams Phil Liggett & many other writers seduced by the power of the peloton." ...

First staged in 1903 the Tour de France lasts three weeks every July & takes its c.200 competitors through over 3600km of varied terrain including testing mountain stages. The race is broken into one-day 'stages' with the overall leader wearing the fabled yellow jersey. Tour de France 100 celebrates 110 years of the Tour & publishes in the run up to the 100th race. It captures key visual moments in its history including heroes of the race great rivalries moments of high drama accidents & scandals all accompanied by Richard Moore's authoritative text that illuminates & expands upon the superb imagery. ...

Tour de France Records 2013" is the latest in Carlton Books million-selling " World Records" series. Delving into the world of the Tour de France the biggest & most glamorous of all cycling races this volume highlights the great battles for the Yellow (Maillot Jaune
- the race leader) Polka-dot (King of the Mountains) Green (Sprint Points leader) White (young rider) Red (Lanterne Rouge
- red lamp or last rider) & other Jerseys since the race began in 1903. There are also hundreds of stories & statistics on the legendary riders: famous teams & high mountains which have helped to make the Tour de France one of the most exciting & popular sports spectacles in the world. The stories features lists & table are brought to life by fantastic action photography. All fans of Le Grand Boucle (the great loop because the Tour always encircles France
- with a few stages in adjoining countries
- in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction) will love " Tour de France Records 2013" & feel confident about winning any argument about this epic sporting challenge after reading through it from cover to cover."



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Tour de France: The Complete History of the World's Greatest Cycle Race" plots the evolution of this great event covering every Tour up to the milestone 100th running of the race in 2013. It features legends such as Jacques Anquetil Eddie Merckx Miguel Indurain seven-time winner Lance Armstrong & the new generation of riders such as Alberto Contador & British heroes Bradley Wiggins & Mark Cavendish. Covering every aspect of the Tour from its beginnings & early heroes to its incredible feats of endurance & fierce rivalries this is the complete history of one of the world's greatest sporting events." ...