In Punta Arenas Chile in November 1998 Karl Bushby set out on one of the most remarkable journeys of modern times. His plan is as simple as it is extraordinary: to walk up the Americas across the Bering Strait through Asia Russia & Europe back through the Channel Tunnel & returning to Britain in 2011. It is a journey of remarkable endurance -- 20 miles a day 3 000 miles a year 36 000 miles in total. By the time Karl returns he will have crossed four continents twenty-five countries a frozen sea six deserts & seven mountain ranges. But more than that unlike other similar expeditions Karl is attempting it single-handed: no huge support teams no large sponsorship deals this is the inspiring true story of a man facing remarkable odds -- & winning. ...

Based on the finest tools techniques principles & strategies offered in AWAKEN THE GIANT WITHIN best-selling author Anthony Robbins offers daily inspirations & small actions that will compel you to take giant steps forward in the quality of your life. Robbins shows you how to get maximum results with a minimum investment of time. ' Robbins' GIANT STEPS is the ultimate game plan for life. It's an emotionally interactive primer for personal & professional success' PETER GUBER CHAIRMAN & CEO SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT ...

This rip-roaring read-aloud delight follows a giants toilet roll as it goes on a crazy journey through town leaving havoc in its wake. What will the townsfolk do with all the enormous sheets of paper? They could build a paper plane or make 100s of pairs of pants... But will there be any paper left for the giant in his time of need? ...

A newly reissued edition of Agatha Christie's ' Mary Westmacott' novel a Crime of the Heart novel about a soldier who returns from the grave. Vernon Deyre is a sensitive & brilliant musician even a genius. But there is a high price to be paid for his talent especially by his family & the two women in his life. His sheltered childhood in the home he loves has not prepared Vernon for the harsh reality of his adult years & in order to write the great masterpiece of his life he has to make a crucial decision with no time left to count the cost... ...

The year is 1950 & in a small town on Cape Cod 28 year-old librarian Peggy Cort feels as if love & life have stood her up. Until the day James Carlson Sweatt
- the 'over-tall' 11 year-old boy who's the talk of the town
- walks into her library & changes her life forever. Two misfits whose lonely paths cross at the circulation desk Peggy & James are odd candidates for friendship. In James Peggy discovers the one person who's ever really understood her & as he grows
- six foot five at age twelve then seven foot then eight
- so does her heart & their most singular romance. THE GIANT'S HOUSE is a strange beautifully written & unforgettably tender novel about learning to welcome the unexpected miracle.



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Jonathan Glancey is a lifelong steam enthusiast who has oiled fired & driven as well as watched & listened to steam locomotives around the world. In Giants of Steam he turns his enthusiastic & knowledgeable attention to the thrilling story of the last & greatest generation of steam railway locomotives in regular main line service. Designed & built chiefly by the railways & workshops of Britain France Germany & the United States these powerful & beautifully designed machines would take steam locomotive technology to new heights set against a backdrop of the political upheavals & military conflicts of the mid twentieth century. A celebration of the last great days of steam Giants of Steam also commemorates the dedicated & often charismatic engineers who designed & built these effective & emotive machines & put them to use. Glancey tells the stories of the greatest of these 'steam men' among them Nigel Gresley & William Stanier in Great Britain Andre Chapelon & Marc de Caso in France William Woodard & Paul Kiefer in the United States & Richard Wagner & Otto Wolff in Germany. & he shows what happened as they faced up to the challenge of modernization & the notion that steam is inherently old fashioned & dirty. Giants of Steam also reveals how steam design has continued to progress against the odds in recent decades while enthusiasm for the steam locomotive itself is far from burning out. A story of invention skill & passion Giants of Steam reveals how the true advocates of steam's glory days pushed its design & performance to remarkable limits. ...

Giants: The Dwarfs of Auschwitz is a moving & inspirational story of survival of a troupe of seven dwarf siblings whose story starts like a fairy tale before moving into the darkest moments of their history; the darkest moments of modern history. At a time when the phrase 'survival of the fittest' was paramount the Ovitz family seven of whose ten members were dwarfs less than three feet tall defied the fate of so many other Holocaust victims. The irony was that doubly doomed for being Jewish & disabled it was their dwarfism that ultimately saved their lives. Authors Yehuda Koren & Eilat Negev deftly weave the tale of this beloved & successful family of singers & actors the Lilliput Troupe. Their dazzling Vaudeville program the only all-dwarf show at the time made them famous entertainers in Central Europe in the 1930s & 40s. Descending from the cattle train into the death camp of Auschwitz the Ovitz family was separated from other Jewish victims on the orders of one Dr Joseph Mengele. Obsessed with eugenics Dr. Mengele experimented on the family aiming to discover the biological & pathological causes of the birth of dwarfs. Like a single-minded scientist he guarded his human lab-rats & subsequently when the Russian army liberated Auschwitz all members of the family
- the youngest a baby boy just 18 months-old the oldest a 58 year-old woman
- were alive. It was the only family that entered the death camp & lived to tell the tale. The family eventually restructured their lives & became successful performers once again but the indelible mark of their experiences was carried with them until the end. Giants is based on thorough exhaustive research & interviews with Perla Ovitz the troupe's last surviving member & scores of Auschwitz survivors. The authors tracked down significant medical documentation & unearthed original Nazi records.

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Davie Gibson universally known as ' Gibbo' was a shy wee lad from Winchburgh a mining village in West Lothian. A fascinating story unfolds as he overcomes an inferiority complex to flourish as one of the most skilful players in Leicester City's history. The book coincides with the fiftieth anniversary of Davie's appearance in the 1963 FA Cup final against Manchester United & the emergence of City's ' Ice Kings' under manager Matt Gillies during the Big Freeze. Davie enjoyed an illustrious career with the Foxes & scored in both legs of the League Cup final in 1964 as Leicester secured their first ever major trophy. His creative force in midfield earned Davie seven caps for Scotland during a selection period of fierce competition. He describes his international career in detail from his debut against Austria an extraordinary match that was abandoned by the referee. Davie's National Service & time at Hibernian Aston Villa & Exeter are also fully charted together with life after football. Davie was a lively character & he regales us with humorous tales of some of the great names in football. His rich anecdotes provide a captivating glimpse of life as a professional during the 1960s & 1970s. ...

This vibrant series covers over 170 destinations worldwide including our new range of UK specific titles from cosmopolitan urban delights to sun-kissed beach idylls. Bursting with insightful & easily accessible information these guides are full of practical information on how to make the most of a city break or longer holiday. The compact format quickly locates the top must see & do attractions. It spans a wide range of destinations including those served by budget airlines. It offers the most comprehensive list of UK city titles currently available. It has practical listings to suit varied budgets & tastes. It has imaginative suggestions that reveal each destination's hidden gems. It is organised by recognisable areas making orientation easy. ...

Globetrotters The Best of Series" provides an attractive handy pocket guide to popular destinations. The book features well-presented to-the-point sections on the highlights of the city places of interest activities accommodation where to eat out entertainment & excursions. It also features travel tips a general index & also a separate index for the places of interest. Each entry is cross referenced with the fold-out maps. The Highlights chapter features an introduction to each of the 20 featured highlights information on location contact details opening hours entry fees & tour details. The Sightseeing chapter features historic buildings galleries & museums parks & gardens with contact details opening hours & entry fees for each featured site. The Activities chapter features sports activities suggested routes for walking tours & organized tours while the Shopping chapter covers shops & markets. Accommodation

Includes:: listings by area & price category. Eating out covers the cuisine of the region as well as listings of suggested venues by area & price. Entertainment

Includes:: nightlife music theatre festivals casinos pubs & clubs & spectator sports. Excursions include transport options distance contact details & highlights. A Travel Tips section handles everything from transport & money to personal safety & etiquette."



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