In 1677 on a late summers evening two ships lurk off the coast of southwest Irel&. They are Barbary corsairs from North Africa slave catchers. As soon as it is dark their landing parties row ashore to raid a small fishing village
- on the hunt for fresh prey.. . In the village seventeen-year-old Hector Lynch wakes to the sound of a pistol shot. Moments later he & his sister Elizabeth are taken prisoner. From then on Hectors life plunges into a turbulent & lawless world that is full of surprises. Separated from Elizabeth he is sold to the slave market of Algiers where he survives with the help of his newfound friend Dan a Miskito Indian from the Caribbean. The two men convert to Islam to escape the horrors of the slave pens only to become victims of the deadly warfare of the Mediterranean. Serving aboard a Turkish corsair ship their vessel is sunk at sea & they find themselves condemned to the oar as galley slaves for France. Driven by his quest to find his sister Hector finally stumbles on the chilling truth of her fate when he & Dan are shipwrecked on the coast of Morocco...
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Progressing through almost two centuries of corset-making this fascinating collection showcases an astonishing range of period pieces from the 1750 whale-boned corsets through the invention of the sewing machine & mass-produced corsets of the 1850s to the makeshift corsets of World War I. Reflecting the changing fashions & attitudes of women throughout the centuries the collection

Includes:: corsets for pregnancy riding corsets for sportswomen & hard-wearing corsets for housemaids. There are even corsets for small children & their dolls. The book is packed with practical information on how to recreate these stunning period pieces for yourself. Each corset features an annotated pattern a detailed drawing & close-up photography so any historical detail can be captured accurately by the maker. A brief overview places the corset within its historical context & explains any features or alterations necessary for making up the patterns. For those new to dressmaking there are two step-by-step projects
- one for a h&-stitched pre-1850 corset & one for a post-1850 corset made using the sewing machine. There is also invaluable advice on a range of corset-making techniques from cutting & fitting the patterns to adding historical detail. Information on lacing the corsets inserting eyelets gussets & split busks & on stitching & flossing is all included.


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Bestselling romance editor Trisha Telep brings an exciting new element to the fast-growing sub-genre of steampunk which bends & blends the old & the new in increasingly popular dark urban fantasies. Young heroes & heroines battle evil in various forms with the help of super-technological or supernatural powers while falling in & out of love. The contributors include: Ann Aguirre a bestselling author who writes urban fantasy (the Corine Solomon" series from Roc) romantic science fiction (the " Jax" series from Ace) apocalyptic paranormal romance (as Ellen Connor writing with Carrie Lofty from Penguin) paranormal romantic suspense (as " Ava Gray from Berkley") & post-apocalyptic dystopian young adult fiction (" Razorland & Wireville" coming in 2011 from Feiwel & Friends). Tessa Gratton her debut novel " Blood Magic" arrives in 2011 from Random House Childrens Books followed by the companion " Crow Magic" in 2012. Jaclyn Dolamore is the debut author of " Magic Under Glass" from Bloomsbury USA. Lesley Livingston is the award-winning author of " Wondrous Strange & Darklight" the first two books in the bestselling trilogy from Harper Collins. Frewin Jones is the bestselling author of the " Faerie Path" series & the " Warrior Princess" books among many others. Caitlin Kittredge is the author of the " Iron Codex" trilogy a Lovecraftian steampunk adventure. Dru Pagliassottis first novel " Clockwork Heart" was one of the first in the rising new genre of steampunk romance & was named by " Library Journal" as one of the five steampunk novels to read in 2009. Dia Reeves is the debut author of the critically acclaimed "YA Bleeding violet". Michael Scott is the Irish-born " New York Times" bestselling author of the six part epic fantasy series " The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel". Maria V. Snyder is the " New York Times" bestselling author of the " Study" series (" Poison Study" " Magic Study" & " Fire Study") about a young woman forced to become a poison taster. Tiffany Trent the author of the acclaimed "YA" dark fantasy series " Hallowmere" which was an Indie Bound Childrens Pick & a New York Public Library Book of the Teen Age 2008. Kiersten White is the debut author of " Paranormalacy" the first book in a new trilogy which was published by Harper Teen in August of 2010. Adrienne Kress is the author of " Alex & the Ironic Gentleman" & " Timothy & the Dragons Gate"." ...

This guide meets a need for the independent travellers to Corsica who seek to explore the islands popular & well-known elements such as the GR20 one of the top hiking trails of the Mediterranean. There is extensive coverage of other outdoor activities & DIY advice on sourcing rustic accommodation & inexpensive cuisine not to mention the unspoilt beaches & off-the-beaten-track beauty spots. It also featurres a new all inclusive colour map. ...

Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning. The extensive coverage of the maps enables travellers to cross country boundaries with the same map. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning & 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes & places of interest are highlighted
- ideal for touring holidays. The maps also contain a comprehensive index & inset city maps of Porto-Vecchio Ajaccio Bastia Bonifacio Calvi & Corte. Map Scale
- 1: 250 000.

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Through hundreds of rare & unpublished photos from GMs media & design archives & an in-depth text by renowned Corvette historian Randy Leffingwell Corvette Sixty Years celebrates the first six decades of Americas sports car covering the revolution & evolution of Americas longest continuously-produced nameplate from Harley Earls initial concept to the latest 60th anniversary edition built to celebrate the Vettes sixtieth year. Created in cooperation with General Motors the book focuses as much on the Corvettes place in popular culture as it does on the engineering & design history. This book offers something for everyone who has ever lusted after a Vette. From the inaugural 1953 Corvette to todays stunning sixth generation car Corvette Sixty Years touches on all aspects of Chevrolets iconic sports car: history racing period ads posters memorabilia key designers like Bill Mitchell & engineers like the fabled Zora Arkus-Duntov celebrity Vette fans & more. For Corvette fans its an ultimate celebration of Americas most famous car. ...

Esther Woolfsons daughter rescued Chicken a fledgling rook sixteen years ago. Amazed by their intelligence & personalities Woolfson became fascinated by corvids. Chicken Spike the magpie & most recently Ziki the Crow have formed sibling relationships with Woolfsons daughters & with each other; cached food in her kitchen wall & laid eggs in her living room; called to her at dawn & perched companionably on her knee of an evening; & taught her more than she ever expected about birds & about human beings. Woolfsons account of her experiences is funny touching & beautifully written & gives fascinating insights into the closeness human beings can achieve with wild creatures. ...

Cosa Nostra" is the compelling story of the Sicilian mafia the worlds most famous most secretive & most misunderstood criminal fraternity. The mafia has been given many names since it was founded one hundred & forty years ago: the Sect the Brotherhood the Honoured Society & now Cosa Nostra. Yet as times have changed the mafias subtle & bloody methods have remained the same. Now for the first time " Cosa Nostra" reconstructs the complete history of the Sicilian mafia from its origins to the present day from the lemon groves & sulphur mines of Sicily to the streets of Manhattan. " Cosa Nostra" is a definitive history rich in atmosphere & with the narrative pace of the best detective fiction & has been updated to make it the most vital contemporary account of the mafia ever published. The mob genre has finally grown up." ...

This is the story of the Cosa Nostra: from its origins in Sicily in 1863 to Italian immigration to America prohibition & the formation of the first mafia families & to fascism & post-war Italy. The image of the mafioso as a man of honour"
- good to the weak above the laws of the state but subject to a precise code
- was rooted in the collective imagination until the 1980s when light was shed on the structure of the vast organisation its unsavoury objectives & the cold-blooded strategies behind its actions. Culled from thousands of archival images photographs & detailed captions tell the story of the criminals who have entered popular legend but also of the people who have been victims of the mafia: the judges police officers & private citizens who fought back."

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In this the fifth book in the acclaimed Aurelio Zen series " Zen finds himself in Naples in disgrace
- & having the time of his
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