R.C. Sherriff author of Journey's End the most famous play of the Great War saw all his frontline service with the 9th Battalion East Surrey Regiment. This intense experience profoundly affected his writing & through his play it continues to have a powerful influence on our understanding of the conflict. Yet the story of his battalion
- known as ' The Gallants' after the bravery it displayed during the Battle of Loos
- has never been told in full until now. In The Journey's End Battalion Michael Lucas gives a vivid account of its history. Using official & unofficial sources diaries letters & British & German wartime records he describes the individuals who served in it & the operations they took part in. He identifies the inspiration for Journey's End & considers how Sherriff delved into his experiences & those of his fellow soldiers in order to create his drama. The narrative covers the battalion's bloody initiation at Loos its role in the fighting on the Somme at Guillemont & Delville Wood & during the Third Battle of Ypres then the part it played in the desperate defence against the German 1918 offensives & its contribution to the Allied advance to victory. Despite the presence of Sherriff & other notable individuals the 9th East Surrey was in many ways typical of the southern Kitchener battalions & Michael Lucas's account of its service provides a fascinating contrast with the northern Pals battalions whose story has been more often told. So not only does the book shed new light on the wartime experience of R.C. Sherriff but it is a valuable record of the operation of a British battalion on the Western Front during the Great War.

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Here are 500 of the greatest journeys readers could ever make by every conceivable means of transportation: on land air & sea; by boat bicycle car canoe foot helicopter or horseback. For those who like the idea of a leisurely boat journey 500 Journeys of a Lifetime" shows how to take a felucca down the Nile River or rent a gulet off the Turkish coast. Or perhaps a scenic drive through the highlands of Scotland or rolling though the outback of Australia on the famous Ghan train! For the more active "500 Journeys of a Lifetime" takes readers sea kayaking off the coast of Mexico's Baja Peninsula trekking the heights of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania mountain biking in Transylvania & on dozens of other challenging excursions all over the world. Both practical & inspirational "500 Journeys of a Lifetime" captures the imagination while also giving readers the hard information they need to plan their dream trips. Each chapter features stunning photographs full-colour maps evocative text & useful information -ncluding how to get there when to visit & insider's tips on how to make the most of the journey
- all packaged in a luxurious oversized volume to treasure for many years to come."
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In JOURNEYS TO THE MYTHICAL PAST the renowned researcher of antiquity Zecharia Sitchin reveals for the first time the existence of a secret chamber in Egypts Great Pyramid & he tells his own story of an indefatigable dedication to finding the truth that almost cost him his life
- accidentally or otherwise
- when uncovering secrets of the Giza pyramids & Sphinx. Exposing hidden artefacts that contradict establishment assumptions or that baffle scientists Sitchins firsthand accounts of his explorations take the reader into the inner workings of the Vatican the enigma of a futuristic computer from millennia ago & the secret handiwork of a Divine Architect at Stonehenge at Malta & at a site in the Americas. Looking deep into antiquity Sitchin offers astounding evidence that links the Nazca lines & a baffling adjoining site to the Departure from Earth of the Anunnaki the ancient gods who he believes vowed to Return. Zecharia Sitchin tells how his life was at risk inside the Great pyramid & reveals the existence of a secret chamber Reports on Vatican encounters the Iceman of the Alps the antikythera computer the temples & Ruts of Malta
- & offers a solution to the enigma of the Nazca lines


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Jovi Air-Hardening Paste for kids from the age of 4! A product that kids can enjoy to the full. It has a fresh pleasant feel & does not stain like clay does. It can be worked with the hands or used to cover frames made from different materials (wire wood...). Finally you must leave the clay drying just in the air during 24 hours. You don't need to put the clay inside the oven with high temperature to dry it. What's more it does not flake is easy to remove from moulds & after hardening it can be painted varnished polished & cut. A truly amazing product available in two colours: white & terracotta. ...

In this reissue of the popular volume from the Insights for a New Way of Living" series Osho examines the nature of joy from a radically different perspective. With an artful mix of compassion & humor Osho shows us that joy is the essence of life that even unhappiness has its root in joy. Osho encourages us to accept joy by being grateful to be alive & for the challenges & opportunities in life by finding the good in all that we have
- rather than setting conditions or demands for happiness. By embracing joy one comes closer to a true peaceful & balanced state." Joy: The Happiness that Comes from Within" now

Includes:: an original talk by Osho on DVD. This visual component enables the reader to experience the direct wisdom & humor of Osho straight from the source."


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This book challenges the perception of chemistry as too difficult to bother with & too clinical to be any for. Cathy Cobb & Monty L Fetterolf both professional chemists & experienced educators introduce readers to the magic elegance & yes joy of chemistry. From the fascination of fall foliage & fireworks to the functioning of smoke detectors & computers to the fundamentals of digestion (as when good pizza goes bad!) the authors illustrate the concepts of chemistry in terms of everyday experience using familiar materials. The authors begin with a bangs colourful bottle rocket assembled from common objects you find in the garage
- & then present the principles of chemistry using household chemicals & friendly non-technical language. They guide the reader through the basics of atomic structure the nature of molecular bonds & the vibrant universe of chemical reactions. Using analogy & example to illuminate essential concepts such as thermodynamics photochemistry electrochemistry & chemical equilibrium they explain the whys & wherefores of chemical reactions. Hands-on demonstrations selected for their ease of execution & relevance illustrate basic principles & lively commentaries emphasise the fun & fascination of learning about chemistry. This delightful & richly informative book amply proves that chemistry can appeal to our intuition logic &
- if we are willing to get down & dirty
- our sense of enjoyment too.


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Whether homeowner or tenant our homes are one of our most significant emotional assets. They can define our quality of life protecting & comforting inspiring & motivating but only if our homes are a liberating expression of who we are & an effective tool in how we want to live. In The Joy of Home" interior designer Naomi Cleaver guides you through everything it takes to design the perfect home for you from revealing your unique 'creative DNA' to common sense practicalities. Naomi reveals insider information on visualisation space planning the mechanics of heating & ventilation & what 'green' really means. When it comes to implementation whether major construction or a simple craft project Naomi explains based on years of personal & professional experience how to get the results you want. Written in the same easy-to-follow narrative of a much-loved cook book & packed with inspiring ideas & seductive imagery " The Joy of Home" is an essential reference book in any home transformation project illustrating how to design a home to reflect your heart's desire." ...

Its time to sit back & relax Based on scientific research this book reveals why the speed at which we live affects our energy & longevity. The authors
- both former (and reformed) champion athletes
- explain how: too much exercise can make you ill being relaxed & even-tempered makes you more intelligent fasting delays the ageing process & lengthens your life sun & heat are the fountains of youth doing nothing actually does a great deal of good And theres no hard work involved With their practical realistic approach backed up by solid medical credentials the authors methods involve making a few easy changes to our outlook & lifestyle. To help you the book

Includes:: a series of self-assessment tests practical summaries easy-reference tables lists of what to eat & what to avoid & suggestions for easy exercises. The Joy of Laziness also

Includes:: a foreword by Professor Cary Cooper bestselling author & international expert on stress.





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As a champion of trusting loving relationships this groundbreaking book advocates mutual respect & tenderness between lovers. A bestseller since it was first published in 1972 Alex Comfort's classic work celebrated human physical intimacy with such authority & clarity that a whole generation felt empowered to enjoy sex. No other book has come close in providing such an imaginative uninhibited & entertaining guide to lovemaking. The reasons for unfulfilling sexual relations today are different to those of Alex Comfort's original audience. This new edition of The Joy of Sex fully revised & updated by respected sex expert & relationship psychologist Susan Quilliam contains over 40 new entries bringing Comfort's original frank advice up to date for the modern readership. ...

Maths is everywhere often where we least expect it. Award-winning professor Steven Strogatz acts as our guide as he takes us on a tour of numbers that
- unbeknownst to the most of us
- form a fascinating & integral part of our everyday lives. In The Joy of X Strogatz explains the great ideas of maths
- from negative numbers to calculus fat tails to infinity
- & shows how they connect to everything from popular culture & philosophy to current affairs & business practice. He is the maths teacher you never had & this book is perfect for the smart & curious the expert & the beginner.



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