The story of the First World War is almost always told through the eyes of men in the trenches. But there was another war just as cruel
- the war at sea. & among the men who fought it few were more heroic than the officers & crews of the navys secret fleet of Mystery Ships. A Combat of Devils is a gripping tale of reckless courage based on the real-life exploits of seamen who fought back against the marauding U-boats. Early summer 1915. Britains sea routes are a killing zone for the Kaisers submarines. The Royal Navys Special Service deploys a new weapon; cargo vessels carrying hidden guns crewed by volunteers who offer themselves as bait to lure the enemy into a trap. After an heroic action Julian La Salle is given command of Freya a trading schooner converted to a Mystery Ship & sent to hunt down a submarine prowling the sea lanes off Ushant. With him is a young American Merrick Granger a survivor from the Lusitania who volunteers for the war to escape a painful past. La Salle & Granger become particular friends bonding closer after their ship is torpedoed off the French coast & they with two other survivors take refuge at the home of di Fario a boatyard owner & veteran of the Franco-Prussian war. Di Fario lives with his daughter Laurentine to whom Granger & La Salle
- in different ways
- are attracted. When the wreck of Freya is found on a reef La Salle hits on an audacious idea to strike at the U-boat. It is a desperate & possibly suicidal plan but di Fario haunted by a tragic secret is determined to be part of it & so too is his daughter. Driven by love Laurentine is plunged into the horror of war in a way none of them could have foreseen.


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This fully revised & updated edition of The Combination Microwave Cook" has over 100 recipes ranging from simple snacks vegetable vegetarian meat fish & poultry dishes to sweet & savoury bakes & pastries all developed to make full use of these ultra modern appliances. Combine the well-known advantages of microwaves with the traditional crisp golden finish which makes dishes so appetising. Imagine crisp flaky pastry golden-brown gratin & baked pasta dishes main dishes cakes & desserts all cooked (and browned) in a fraction of the conventional cooking time." ...

Agatha Christies memoirs about her travels to Syria & Iraq in the 1930s with her archaeologist husband Max Mallowan Agatha Christie was already well known as a crime writer when she accompanied her husband Max Mallowan to Syria & Iraq in the 1930s. She took enormous interest in all his excavations & when friends asked what her strange life was like she decided to answer their questions in this delightful book. First published in 1946 Come Tell Me How You Live is now reissued in B format. It gives a charming picture of Agatha Christie herself & is as Jacquetta Hawkes concludes in her Introduction a pure pleasure to read. ...

Friends. You cant live with them
- & you cant live without them. Or so Matt is discovering. His best mate is getting married leaving
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On a day trip to the seaside Mum & Dad settle down in their deckchairs to snooze the day away while for Shirley it is a chance to set sail for uncharted seas adventure & buried treasure. But not before her Mum has warned her off the dangers of tar stray dogs & cold water... With the alternative pictures giving both sides of the story children & adults alike will appreciate the humour & observations from this well known children's author. ...

There is a part of every restaurant thats out of reach to even the most sophisticated diner: the staff meal. This insiders look goes behind the scenes to explore what some of the worlds best restaurants are feeding their own before the doors open to the public each night. Twenty-five powerhouse restaurants including The Fat Duck in Bray Berkshire; Ad Hoc in Napa California; Dill in Reykjavik; Michael Bras in Laguiole France; & wd-50 in New York City have shared some of their best-kept secrets in a one-of-a-kind book which also features in-depth staff interviews. From ultra-crispy fried chicken to meltingly tender carnitas to flavourful vegetable soups homemade hot sauce & fresh pasta each of the 100+ dishes bring your favourite restaurants home. Illustrated with beautiful h&-drawn details & photographs of dishes & restaurants by big-name photographers COME IN WERE CLOSED will be an essential addition to any food-lovers collection ...

The trading bible for the new millennium In Come Into My Trading Room noted trader & author Dr. Alexander Elder returns to expand far beyond the three M's (Mind Method & Money) of his bestselling Trading for a Living. Shifting focus from technical analysis to the overall management of a trader's money time & strategy Dr. Elder takes readers from the fundamentals to the secrets of being a successful trader--identifying new little known indicators that can lead to huge profits. Come Into My Trading Room educates the novice & fortifies the professional through expert advice & proven trading methodologies. This comprehensive trading guide provides a complete introduction to the essentials of successful trading; a fresh look at the three M's including a proven step-by-step money management strategy; & an in-depth look at organizing your trading time. Come Into My Trading Room reviews the basics of trading stocks futures & options as well as crucial psychological tactics for discipline & organization-with the goal of turning anyone into a complete & successful trader. By showing traders how to combine the elements of mind method & money Come Into My Trading Room gives readers the knowledge & insight to enter the market with complete confidence & exit with profits. Unparalleled depth & a wide range of coverage will keep all levels of traders engaged informed & returning to Come Into My Trading Room again & again. Dr. Alexander Elder (New York NY) is a professional trader technical analysis expert & practicing psychiatrist. He is the founder of Financial Trading Inc. providing intensive trading camps to traders all over the world. Elder's first book Trading for a Living (Wiley: 0471592242) & the companion study guide have sold over 160 000 copies. ...

Angus Buchan has shot to international attention in the wake of the book & film FAITH LIKE POTATOES. He has filled the largest stadia in South Africa to capacity; he has spoken to large gatherings in Britain & Australia. But behind the scenes remains a South African farmer still working with his sons to run the family farm still seeking to remain obedient to Gods voice. He has found a particular ministry to men holding many rallies specifically for men & proving capable of communicating with ordinary blokes who would never get closer to a church than the car park. He has also continued with his work as an international evangelist travelling out from his base in South Africa to run rallies in rural communities & to work with local leaders. The underlying theme of this book & of Anguss life: celebrating the God who changes lives. ...

A narrator in retreat from suburban life a shambolic draughty farmhouse in a scenic valley...A widowed survivalist called Cassandra White...A banker a village-full of empty second homes & scores of poor & elderly people with nowhere to go...A crazy utopian scheme to reclaim the valley for the locals. A dark timely satire from Joanna Kavenna the prize-winning author of Inglorious & The Birth of Love... ...

Meet Jack: Jack Rossiter. Im twenty-seven years old single & live with my best mate Matt. Matt & I started hanging out when we were eight. Life was simpler then. Our idea of fashion was polyester. I told him I wanted to be a spy & he asked me who Id marry. I imagined falling in love with a girl so perfect I couldnt even guess her name. Things have changed since then. I did fall in love for a while but it didnt work out. & single is good single is fun. Meet Amy: Sometimes in my darker moments Ive thought about trying internetdating. But surely it cant be that hard to find what Im looking for? All I want is the right job & the right man. But all I ever manage is the wrong place at the wrong time. Its been six months since I last had sex. Six months! Well enough is enough. This is the year Im going to sort it all out for good. This year Amy Crosbies going to have it all. Now find out what happens when they meet each other.. . ...