Stifled by the torpor of colonial South Africa & trapped in a web of reciprocal oppression a lonely sheep farmer seeks comfort in the arms of a black concubine. But when his embittered spinster daughter Magda feels shamed this lurch across the racial divide marks the end of a tenuous feudal peace. As she dreams madly of bloody revenge Magda's consciousness starts to drift & the line between fact & the workings of her excited imagination becomes blurred. What follows is the fable of a woman's passionate obsessed & violent response to an Africa that will not heed her. ...

Between 1794 & 1815 the Royal Navy repeatedly crushed her enemies at sea in a period of military dominance that equals any in history. When Napoleon eventually died in exile the Lords of the Admiralty ordered that the original dispatches from seven major fleet battles
- The Glorious First of June (1794) St Vincent (1797) Camperdown (1797) The Nile (1798) Copenhagen (1801) Trafalgar (1805) & San Domingo (1806)
- should be gathered together & presented to the Nation. These letters written by Britain's admirals captains surgeons & boatswains & sent back home in the midst of conflict were bound in an immense volume to be admired as a jewel of British history. Sam Willis one of Britain's finest naval historians stumbled upon this collection by chance in the British Library in 2010 & soon found out that only a handful of people knew of its existence. The rediscovery of these first-hand reports & the vivid commentary they provide has enabled Willis to reassesses the key engagements in extraordinary & revelatory detail & to paint an enthralling series of portraits of the Royal Navy's commanders at the time. In a compelling & dramatic narrative In the Hour of Victory tells the story of these naval triumphs as never before & allows us to hear once more the officer's voices as they describe the battles that made Britain great.

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An impossible temptation Her fiance has been stolen by her sister shes lost in the remote country lanes of Italy & her hire car has broken down! Wondering what else will go wrong Cherry Gibbs looks up to meet the searing gaze of Vittorio Carella. Despite his having everything she has sworn to avoid
- easy charm & dazzling good-looks
- Cherry finds herself staying at her rescuers villa. Soon shes intoxicated by the stunning surroundings & seduced by Vittorios skilful touch. But this isnt reality. Vittorio could have his pick of Italys social elite
- so why has he set his sights on her...?


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It is January 1819 & Captain Adam Bolitho ships out from Falmouth bound for Freetown on the old the slave coast of Africa. H.M.S. Onward carries sealed orders in the strongbox below deck. But why all the secrecy & apparent urgency? & why Onward so soon after the Mediterranean & that bloody action with Nautilus? On their way back into port having completed their mission the crew of the Onward spy the debris of an allied frigate destroyed as if taken by surprise. Bodies are strewn among the shark-infested waters & no enemy in sight. A single word frozen on the lips of the dead. Mutiny. The men begin to question who is friend & who is foe. All is not well aboard the Onward; envy & hunger for power consume some of the crew but they must band together & risk their lives in the name of the King. A searing & gripping tale of trouble on the high seas & of the weakness of the human spirit In the King's Name" heralds the return of our greatest living maritime writer & the legendary Adam Bolitho. All is not well aboard the Onward; envy & hunger for power consume some of the crew but they must band together & risk their lives together in the name of the King. A searing & gripping tale of trouble on the high seas & of the weakness of the human spirit " In the King's Name" heralds the return of our greatest living maritime writer & the legendary Adam Bolitho." ...

This is a nonfiction graphic novel of scenes in the kitchen & restaurants of Alain Passard the three-Michelin-starred French chef of L' Arpege in Paris. The book is part portrait of a master chef part inside look at his creative process & part humorous riff on fine dining by an outside observer. In France this book sold 25 000 copies in 2 months. ...

An introduction to the art & practice of meditation this guide lays down the foundation for ongoing spiritual development. A series of ten lessons provide specific insight into Raja Yoga with practical exercises to complement & to help your understanding of the method & underlying teachings. The lessons cover: an introduction to the practice of meditation; rediscovering the true identity & the nature of self; making meditation practical; the shaping of personality; understanding & exploring different the levels of consciousness; restoring our relationship with God; understanding the natural law that governs the universe; a spiritual understanding of how the dance of life on earth has evolved; understanding the history & geography of time; & how to support meditation & spiritual development with the right lifestyle. The guide shows how meditation is more an experience than something you do more a process than an achievement more an ongoing inner journey than a destination. Take your time be patient with yourself & always be ready to go back to basics to lesson one the true identity of the self which is the foundation of everything. The CD accompanying the book has an audio introduction to meditation & many of the meditations within the book are presented as guided commentaries. Recorded by the author the commentaries provide the reader with a powerful aid to their meditational practice. Readers can also access assistance & have their questions answered by email. ...

It is almost unprecedented for a head of state to publish a memoir while still in office. But Pervez Musharraf is no ordinary head of state. As President of Pakistan since 1999 his is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world & he continues to play a crucial role in the global war on terror. A one-time supporter of the Taliban a general who fought in several wars President Musharraf took a decisive turn against militant Islam in 2001. Since then he has survived two assassination attempts; rooted out militants in his own government; helped direct countless raids against al-Qaeda both in his cities & in the mountains; & tracked Osama bin Laden with technical & human intelligence. IN THE LINE OF FIRE is astonishingly revealing & honest about dozens of topics of intense interest to the world. Among its many revelations: exactly how Pakistani authorities tracked down & smashed three major al-Qaeda control centres in the mountains; how al-Qaeda's many-layered structure was revealed after the assassination attempts; Bin Laden's current position within the al-Qaeda hierarchy; what it has been like to deal with Bush & Blair; how Pakistan & India have avoided nuclear confrontation; & much more. ...

Most of us go through life with a vision of what the ideal relationship is supposed to be yet too often our longing for a soul mate leads to disappointment & heartbreak. What we see desire or harshly judge in our mate is but a reflection of self Vanzant explains as in IN THE MEANTIME she helps us to break free of our fantasies & view a relationship as an ongoing process of discovery & growth. Whether she is offering practical advice on how to avoid making the same relationship mistakes over & over again or helping us to view the painful end of a relationship as an opportunity to learn & change Iyanla Vanzant as author Patrice Gains has said 'reminds us that every moment is an opportunity to learn & inspires & encourages us to continue our inward daily search'. ...

Jennifer Worth's bestselling memoirs of her time as a midwife have inspired & moved readers of all ages. Now in IN THE MIDST OF LIFE she documents her experiences as a nurse & ward sister treating patients who were nearing the end of their lives. Interspersed with these stories from Jennifer's post-midwife career are the histories of her patients from the family divided by a decision nobody could bear to make to the mother who comes to her son's adopted country & joins his family without being able to speak a word of English. IN THE MIDST OF LIFE also gives moving insights not just into Jennifer's life & career but also of a period of time which seems very different to today's fast-paced world. ...

Jennifer Worths bestselling memoirs of her time as a midwife have inspired & moved readers of all ages. Now in IN THE MIDST OF LIFE she documents her experiences as a nurse & ward sister treating patients who were nearing the end of their lives. Interspersed with these stories from Jennifers post-midwife career are the histories of her patients from the family divided by a decision nobody could bear to make to the mother who comes to her sons adopted country & joins his family without being able to speak a word of English. IN THE MIDST OF LIFE also gives moving insights not just into Jennifers life & career but also of a period of time which seems very different to todays fast-paced world. ...