1803: Napoleon is poised to invade England with only Nelson's weather-beaten ships in his way but the French fleet are not the only threat to the fortunes of the Morland family. In the North of England Mary Ann's relationship with the missionary Father Rathbone introduces her to the stark realities of life in plague-torn Manchester. In the South Lucy's lover Weston is assigned to the blockade of Brest while her neglected husband Chetwyn finally finds love in an affair which threatens him with disgrace & ruin. From the fashionable salons of Beau Brummell's London to the shot-torn docks at Trafalgar the Morlands face danger & personal tragedy as well as love & fulfilment. ...

Commander Thomas Kydd is eager to play his part in thwarting Bonaparte's plans for the invasion of Engl&. Joining Admiral Nelson's command Kydd & his ship soon find themselves at the heart of the action that leads up to the greatest sea battle in history: Trafalgar. Kydd's journey takes him from false sightings of the enemy & dramatic chases across the Atlantic to the bloody annihilation of the enemy during the actual battle & the heroic aftermath. ...

A vast & hostile force is attacking prosperous trade centres destroying their space fleets then moving on leaving death & chaos in their wake. Admiral Ky Vattas family was decimated by one such attack & Turek the pirate forces leader will not escape her vengeance. Ky has a loyal taskforce but the enemy have three times the ships & the firepower to match. She must offset these advantages with her knowledge of military strategy & her ace: superior ansible technology facilitating fast & accurate in-space intelligence. The alternative to victory is unthinkable
- devastation of interplanetary trading networks on a galaxy-wide scale
- & the end of a way of life.

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The Victory Dogs is the incredible story of two puppies who become heroes of the blitz. A heartwarming story for 9+ readers who are fans of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse & Lauren St John. Bark & Howl are two puppies born on the London underground Sheba is an elderly one-eared cat When the Blitz begins how will they survive? It's the start of the Second World War & Bark & Howl are lost in the dark maze of tunnels under London. With Sheba's help they learn how to survive. But when the bombs begin to fall the puppies become separated. As the attacks continue Bark & Howl are frightened but they know the tunnels so well
- they're the only ones who can lead hundreds of trapped people out of danger. Will Bark & Howl find each other
- & be victorious in leading Londoners to safety? If you love Michael Morpurgo you will enjoy this". (Express). About the author: Megan Rix lives in England with her husband & their adorable dogs Traffy & Bella. It is also available by Megan Rix: The Great Escape."

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The inside story of the campaign to put Boris Johnson back into power as London Mayor told by one of the top members of his campaign team who was at Boriss side throughout. In 2012 the political stakes could not be higher. After one term in office & despite enjoying personal popularity Boris Johnson faced an uphill battle for re-election as Mayor of London. Buffeted by Tory unpopularity the toughest financial conditions in years & accusations that he was out of touch & Mayor Boris faced the fight of his political life. & to top it all he was up against Ken Livingstone one of the most formidable & ruthless campaigners in British politics. This is the first & most authoritative book about Boris Johnsons re-election. Told by an insider it will reveal the inner workings of the campaign & how one of the most high profile politicians in the country & his extraordinary team pulled off an election victory that was closer than anyone dared think. Based on an unprecedented level of access to all the key players including Boris himself & campaign director Lynton Crosby this is a must read for anyone interested in politics. * Launch Event at Conservative Party Conference. * High profile political bloggers will push the book * Sunday newspaper serialisation under negotiation Social Media * The book will be Book of the Month" for Bretwalda for November 2012 which will involve an intensive Face Book & Twitter push as well as the usual book launch marketing." ...

Vidal Sassoons extraordinary life has taken him from an impoverished East End childhood to global fame. The father of modern hairdressing his slick sharp cutting took the fashion world by storm & reinvented the hairdressers art. Before Vidal Sassoon a trip to the hairdressers meant a shampoo & set or a stiffly lacquered up-do that would last a week -- or more. After Vidal Sassoon hair was sleek smooth & very very stylish. Along with his lifelong friend & partner in style Mary Quant who he first met in 1957 & who to this day sports a Sassoon-style geometric bob he styled the 1960s. As memorable as the mini -- be it car or skirt -- he is one of the few people who can genuinely be described as iconic. His memoirs are as rich in anecdote as one might hope & full of surprising & often moving stories of his early life -- his time at the Spanish & Portuguese Jewish Orphanage in Maida Vale fighting Fascists in Londons East End & fighting in the army of the fledgling state of Israel in the late Forties. & then theres the extraordinary career during which he cut the hair of everyone who was anyone launched salons all over the world founded the hairdressing school that still bears his name & became a global brand with Vidal Sassoon products on all our bathroom shelves. ...

Techniques matter! Great ideas dont automatically translate into great programs. Its not enough simply to show what is going on. The way you present your subject will influence how your audience responds. You need to choose your picture & sound carefully to convey your ideas in an interesting persuasive way. This book will show you how. Video Production Handbook shows the full production process from inception of idea to final distribution. The book focuses especially on why each step occurs as it does & provides guidance in choosing the simplest methods of creating the shots you want in your video project. Concentrating on the techniques & concepts behind the latest equipment this book demonstrates the fundamental principles needed to create good video content on any kind of budget. Suitable for students & beginning videographers the new edition of this classic text retains its clarity & directness but has been completely revised & updated. This practical sourcebook has been specially prepared to give you an at-a-glance guide to quality video program-making on a modest budget. Emphasis throughout is on excellence with economy; whether you are working alone or with a small multi-camera group. The well-tried techniques detailed here will steer you through the hazards of production helping you to avoid those frustrating time-wasting problems & to create an effective video program. * Highly visual: more than 450 full color photos & illustrations demonstrate techniques * Modern: Revised by Jim Owens who brings a wealth of hands-on experience to the text; up-to-date information on current equipment techniques & new distribution outlets such as the Web & mobile phones * A complete resource: Detailed teaching ancillaries are available for instructors including instructors manual test bank sample syllabi image collection video content & more * Brand new coverage of contemporary distribution methods * Interviews featuring industry professionals provide students with inside knowledge of the industry * Sidebars featuring new coverage of topics such as shooting for 3D shooting with HDSLRs for video & much more! ...

Rose loves watching videos & sits in front of the telly all the time. So when the video player breaks its a total nightmare! But then a very mysterious repair man comes to fix it. He gives Rose the power to forward & rewind her life & then Rose sees what really happens to someone who spends all their time in front of the TV... ...

Ideal for business & leisure the Vienna City Pack" is succinct with all the practical information you need. The guide has been completely revamped with new content design & layout. There are four main sections: Essential... By Area Where to Stay & Need to Know. Vienna has been broken up into colour-coded districts with the colour-coding cross-referenced throughout each section. Essential...starts with the Top 25 sights plus a locator map then essential information to get the most of a short break in the city. By Area takes you through the sights of the city district by district with local shopping entertainment & restaurant listings. Where to Stay picks the best hotels to suit your budget with web addresses listed where available. Need to Know contains all the basics for a smooth-running trip. Each district within the city has a two-page colour-coded locator map with sights listed. A folded map of Vienna contained within a poppered pocket is included at the back of the book." ...

Lonely Planet Vienna Play king for a day at epic Schloss Schonbrunn Vienna s Versailles Ponder great art in modern museums then debate its virtues in a Viennese Kaffeehauser" Get off the beaten track with our walking cycling & tram tours Go beyond schnitzel & discover cutting-edge Viennese cuisine In This Guide: Two expert authors over 500 hours of research more than 250 shopping eating & drinking recommendations A dedicated Arts & Architecture chapter showcasing Vienna s distinctive architectural styles & world-class art Local views from a fashion stylist museum director & crime writer" ...