Following the bestselling success of Carlton's man-size Commando" anthologies here is a new pocket-format compilation of three classic comic-strip war stories printed the same size as the original " Commando" comics. " Weapons of Vengeance" features a trio of explosive Brits-versus-Wehrmacht yarns that show the heroic British Tommy & the stoic British home front at their best. This action-packed but handily formatted collection of stories will thrill " Commando" fans of all ages." ...

This volume contains essays from the Donald Bond editions of The Tatler & The Spectator (1709-1714) periodical papers that helped define 18th-century culture & standards. In addition the selection of thematic units include essays & cultural documents on periodical papers & the 18th-century coffeehouse commerce & trade standards of taste & gender roles. An invaluable resource for anyone studying the history & culture of the 18th century. ...

This lavish book covers the full range of commercial techniques for the florist. It introduces basic terms & equipment advises on conditioning & care of fresh materials & explains the elements & principles of design. Examining various celebrations & occasions it demonstrates classic & contemporary designs with step-by-step instructions & over 600 full-colour photographs. ...

The Commissar had the biggest secret of the Russian war. He had hidden 30 million dollars of Soviet gold behind Russian lines
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At the end of her bestselling memoir Eat Pray Love Elizabeth Gilbert fell in love with Felipe
- a Brazilian-born man of Australian
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By the time he was nineteen Royston Vasey had married divorced fathered two children spent two years in Britains toughest Borstal served three prison stretches & been stabbed while in the Merchant Navy. He thought his only career choice would be a life of crime. Fifteen years later he was one of Britains most successful comics playing live to half a million fans a year as Roy Chubby Brown. COMMON AS MUCK! tells an incredible story of hardships heartbreak & ultimately success. From an impoverished childhood with his abusive father to his brand of comedy too rude for television & his determined fight against throat cancer COMMON AS MUCK! is a frank telling of a remarkable life laced with Roys irrepressible humour. ...

Provides a basic introduction to twenty five commonly occurring families of flowering plants chosen for their economic ornamental & ecological importance. It is designed to enable students of botany & related disciplines to gain some knowledge of the general characteristics of each family & also the relationships between them. An introductory section provides basic botanical information which is often assumed to be known & which is essential for a proper consideration of the families themselves. These are described in the second section of the book. For each family information on its distribution classification general features & economic importance precedes a detailed description of a typical representative species. For the larger or more varied families several representative species are included. The text is illustrated throughout with clear & accurate line diagrams & accompanied by an exhaustive glossary. ...

This invaluable little book highlights the real mistakes that students make in the exam
- & shows how to avoid them. Based on analysis
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This invaluable little book highlights the real mistakes that students make in the exam
- & shows how to avoid them. Based on analysis
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Common Mistakes in English takes more than 550 examples of typical errors (for example words that are often confused misused or used with the wrong preposition) & offers a correct version & explanation that will help students avoid making the same mistakes themselves. An invaluable book for students who are keen to get it right every time. * Offers correct versions & explanations for more than 550 typical errors * Completely updated to reflect modern English usage. ...