This is the first book for a general audience to cover all 45 imperial legions in compelling & accurate detail telling the tales of their triumphs & defeats as they policed the empire & enlarged its borders. Focusing on the legions as the core of the Roman army & chronicling their individual histories in detail this volume builds on the thematic account of the Roman military force given by its companion The Complete Roman Army" & is vital reading for anyone who has enjoyed that book. It describes the legions in their various postings & major campaigns as well as their activities as builders & peacekeepers on the empires frontiers. Data files on each legion list their titles standards main bases & major campaigns; box features throughout range from accounts of major uprisings to surveys of the main bases & fortresses. Over 200 illustrations portray weapons armour inscriptions fortresses & the regions where the legions served. " Beautifully designed & comprehensively illustrated the books authoritative & informative text dramatically brings to life the ancient worlds most successful military machine". (Professor Lawrence Keppie)." ...

Take to the helm with the ultimate guide to sailing. Whether you are a novice or an experienced skipper The Complete Sailing Manual" is the practical step-by-step guide that every sailor needs on board. From tacking & mooring to nautical etiquette & using state-of-the-art navigation systems youll learn about every aspect of sailing. This updated edition

Includes:: all the latest developments in technology design & sailing procedures as well as advice & information on all types of craft from dinghies to large cruisers & over 1 000 superb photographs & full-colour diagrams. Accessible reliable & designed to help you in any sailing situation " The Complete Sailing Manual" is the one ship mate that wont let you down."

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Here in one exquisitely designed volume are all 4 full-length novels & 56 short stories about the colourful adventures of Sherlock Holmes. This book features distinctive gilt edging & attractive silk-ribbon bookmark. Decorative durable & collectable this volume will make an indispensable cornerstone for any home library. It contains every word Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ever wrote about Baker Streets most famous resident. Also included is an introduction by lifetime Sherlockians Christopher & Barbara Roden. The Complete Sherlock Holmes" is an exquisitely designed book with bonded-leather bindings distinctive gilt edging & an attractive silk-ribbon bookmark. Decorative durable & collectable it will offer hours of pleasure to readers young & old & is an indispensable cornerstone for any home library." ...

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY P.D. JAMES This book contains all the investigations & adventures of the world's most popular detective Sherlock Holmes. From ' The Adventure of the Gloria Scott' to ' His Last Bow' we follow the illustrious career of this quintessential British hero from his university days to his final case. His efforts to uncover the truth take him all over the world & into conflict with all manner of devious criminals & dangerous villains but thankfully his legendary powers of deduction & his faithful companion Dr Watson are more than up to the challenge. ...

Wilde did not converse
- he told tales. Oscar Wilde was already famous as a brilliant wit & raconteur when he first began to publish
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This volume contains all of Kafkas shorter fiction from fragments parables & sketches to longer tales. Together they reveal the breadth of Kafkas literary vision & the extraordinary imaginative depth of his thought. Some are well-known others are mere jottings observations of daily life given artistic form through Kafkas unique perception of the world. ...

First in a two volume collection of short stories by the acclaimed author of Empire of the Sun Crash Cocaine Nights & Super-Cannes. With eighteen novels over four decades
- from The Drowned World in 1962 to his final novel Kingdom Come in 2006
- J.G. Ballard is known as one of Britains most celebrated & original novelists. However during his long career he was also a prolific writer of short stories; in fact many people consider that he is at his best in the short-story format. These highly influential stories have appeared in magazines such as New Worlds Amazing Stories & Interzone & in several separate collections including The Terminal Beach The Venus Hunters Vermilion Sands Low-Flying Aircraft & Myths of the Near Future. Set out in the original order of publication & frequently the point of conception for ideas he further developed in his novels these stories provide an unprecedented opportunity to see the imagination of one of Britains greatest writers at work.

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Sleep or rather the lack of it is the issue of paramount concern to the overwhelming majority of new parents. Getting enough sleep is vital for the health of a growing baby or toddler & the sanity of mums & dads. Yet striking the right balance between their differing needs can be hard to achieve. Once sleep problems set in they can fast demoralise & exhaust parents undermining confidence in their ability to cope. Gina Ford has come to the rescue with her answer: the key to a good nights sleep for the whole family lies in teaching parents to understand the changing sleep needs of their growing baby. This book informs & reassures parents dispelling many common myths & anxieties & offering practical solutions that work. By creating a structure of regular feeding sleeping & playing times Gina explains how parents can help their baby to find a rhythm that will be comfortable for all concerned. Whether parents want to establish good sleeping habits from the start or find they need to cure sleep problems & get their child back on track Gina has the answers. ...

Slow cookers are very cheap to run environmentally friendly & incredibly versatile
- everyone should have one! The Slow Cooker
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Explore the true taste of Spain in over 150 fabulous recipes shown step-by-step in over 700 vibrant photographs. This title offers everything you need to know about Spanish ingredients cooking equipment & special cooking techniques. It features over 700 photographs including
- step-by step instructions & a picture of every delicious finished dish. Chapters are devoted to tapas soup & eggs rice & pasta vegetables & salads fish & shellfish poultry & game birds meat & game & desserts & baking. Bring the rich robust tastes of the Spanish culinary tradition to your kitchen with simple-to-follow advice & easy-to-find ingredients. Recreate authentic Spanish dishes with fabulous recipes such as Patatas Bravas Salt Cod Fritters with Allioli & Galician Apple-stuffed Crepes. Spain is a country rich in history culture & diversity with a fascinating cuisine that shows influences from all over the world. This glorious book first takes you through the culinary history of Spain then offers a photographic guide to the essential Spanish ingredients from fantastic cheeses & hams to olive oils & shellfish. There are then over 150 magnificent step-by-step recipes to try with chapters devoted to tapas soup eggs rice & pasta vegetables & salads fish & shellfish poultry meat & game & desserts & baking. You will be spoilt for choice with classics such as Potato Tortilla Paella Valencia & Basque Tart with Apple.
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