Adopted in 1938 & remaining in British service until 1991 the popular & reliable Bren was an iconic light machine gun & arguably the most recognizable Commonwealth weapon of World War ll. Gas-operated & magazine-fed it was based on a Czech design & was issued in large numbers during & after World War ll as a section-level automatic weapon. Offering remarkable accuracy for an LMG the Bren had an effective range of 600 yards but could reach out to over 1 500 yards. It was generally fired from the prone position using a bipod but could be fired from the hip when necessary. If kept clean the Bren gave a reliable service in the harshest of environments from the deserts of Libya to the Korean mountains in winter. As well as widespread infantry use the Bren was widely supplied to resistance movements in Occupied Europe. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork & based on meticulous research this is an engaging story of the iconic light machine gun that equipped British & Commonwealth forces throughout World War II & in a host of postwar conflicts right up to the Falklands & beyond. ...

Brer Rabbit & Brer Fox are always trying to outwit each other. But when Fox catches Rabbit in a trap Fox soon discovers that hes not quite as cunning as he thinks... This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey. Every title has clear & compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills & is accompanied by charming & highly appealing illustrations. It is a new title in the fantastic First Reading" series aimed at children who are beginning to read." ...

A fantastic bumper volume of classic stories from a much-loved author. Brer Rabbit will never learn! He loves to play jokes tricks & set traps for his friends- but once in a while they beat him at his own game! These timeless stories of the briar patch trickster are re-told in Blyton's hugely popular & successful style. This collection contains many Brer Rabbit stories from the books Enid Blyton's Brer Rabbit Book Brer Rabbit Again & Brer Rabbit's a Rascal. ...

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. ...

From the burning plains of Syria to the filthy backstreets of Paris & London Brethren is the story of Will Campbell coming of age in a time of conspiracy passion politics & war. Will has been brought up from boyhood in the ways of the all-powerful Order of the Knights Templar. With a tragedy in his past that looms over his future he faces a long hard apprenticeship to the foul-tempered scholar Everard before he can have any chance of becoming a Knight. As he struggles to survive in the harsh discipline of the Temple Will must try to make sense of many things: his own past the dangerous mystery that surrounds Everard & his confused feelings for Elwen the strong-willed young woman whose path seems always to cross his own. Meanwhile a new star is rising in the East. A ruthless fighter & brilliant tactician the former slave Baybars has become one of the greatest generals & rulers of his time. Haunted by his early life he is driven by an unquenchable desire to free his people from the European invaders of his homel&. With page-turning suspense & thrilling action Brethren brilliantly evokes that extraordinary clash of civilizations known in the West as the Crusades. Robyn Young portrays a rich cast of characters reflecting on each side greed ambition & religious fanaticism as well as courage love & faith. ...

From dragons & wyverns to vampires werewolves & mischievous gremlins pixies & fairies Brevertons Phantasmagoria is a unique compendium of over 250 mythical animals. Prepare to revisit familiar myths such as vampires werewolves & the Loch Ness Monster the Minotaur & Medusa from Greek legend & Biblical beasts such as Behemoth & Leviathan. Discover new mysterious animals like the giant serpents of Central America the lethal Mongolian death worm & the Ennedi tiger in Africa & investigate the evidence for sightings of Bigfoot & the reclusive Yeti. Packed with quirky line illustrations & a wealth of weird & wonderful information Brevertons Phantasmagoria surveys the globe to uncover over 250 imaginary creatures passed down from generation to generation. ...

Dave Miller is back! He spent years as a professional brewmaster developing the best techniques recipes & styles for homebrewing. Now he brings his new perspective to homebrewers in Brew Like a Pro" which focuses on draft-beer or pub-style brewing just like the pros do it. With kegs that keep beer fresh for up to 120 days this is an efficient way to brew beer to drink at home or to make small batches of five to fifteen gallons. No more bottling & no use of extracts! " Brew Like a Pro" also

Includes:: detailed instructions on setting up & operating a home brewery."

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The perennial favourite of home brewers Brew Your Own British Real Ale" is a CAMRA classic. This new edition is re-written enhanced & updated with new recipes for contemporary & award-winning beers as well as recipes for old favourites no longer brewed commercially. Written by home brewing authority Graham Wheeler " Brew Your Own British Real Ale"

Includes:: detailed brewing instructions for both novice & more advanced home-brewers as well as comprehensive recipes for recreating some of Britain's best-loved beers at home."

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In this book: Much loved for its wit & wisdom since 1870 Brewers Dictionary of Phrase & Fable takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language culture myth & legend. Edited by Susie Dent this new edition contains an intriguing supplement of Brewers Gems
- facts fables & curiosities from Brewer collections of the past. Its pages brim with esoteric & entertaining entries
- everything from curious customs to the world of newspapers & political alliances of yesteryear
- all seen through the distinctive Brewer lens. This nineteenth edition of Brewers Dictionary of Phrase & Fable encapsulates all the charm & wit that characterise its predecessors & maintains the standards of scholarship & eclecticism that have long been its hallmark. This unique edition has been thoroughly updated with over 100 new & revised entries
- think crowdsourcing cyberpunk iPad & mash-up
- guaranteed to delight entertain & inspire in the best Brewers tradition. Also included are twenty special entries that encapsulate the enticing spirit of the dictionary. Discover Brewers take on angels heraldry pub signs & recluses & delve into the lexicographical world of the eggcorn. Whether youre a committed Brewerphile or a newcomer to its pages of fascinating entries this edition will draw you in & keep you glued to its rich mix of eccentric nuggets. As Susie Dent explains in the foreword Brewers is not a straightforward dictionary nor is it an encyclopaedia. It is in fact unlike any other reference book that exists anywhere.""




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