Now available for the first time in paperback this book remains the definitive survey of the life & work of Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington (born 1917). Carrington burst onto the Surrealist scene in 1936 when as a precocious nineteen-year-old debutante she escaped the stultifying demands of her wealthy English family by running away to Paris with her lover Max Ernst. She was immediately championed by Andre Breton who responded enthusiastically to her fantastical dark & satirical writing style & her interest in fairy tales & the occult. Her stories were included in Surrealist publications & her paintings in the Surrealists' exhibitions. After the dramas & tragic separations of the Second World War Carrington ended up in the 1940s as part of the circle of Surrealist European emigres living in Mexico City. Close friends with Luis Bunuel Benjamin Peret Octavio Paz & a host of both expatriate Surrealists & Mexican modernists Carrington was at the centre of Mexican cultural life while still maintaining her European connections. Leonora Carrington: Surrealism Alchemy & Art" provides a fascinating overview of this intriguing artist's rich body of work. The author considers Carrington's preoccupation with alchemy & the occult & explores the influence of indigenous Mexican culture & beliefs on her production." ...

From the bestselling author of The Snowman
- an explosive new thriller. In the depths of winter a killer stalks the city streets.
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Includes: RECENTLY DISCOVERED NEW MATERIAL In the spring of 1860 Fabrizio the charismatic Prince of Salina still rules
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From the bestselling author of The Snowman
- an explosive new thriller. In the depths of winter a killer stalks the city streets.
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Development of the Leopard 1 can be traced back to November 1956 when the operational requirement for a new battle tank was formulated by the Federal German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). Originally a Franco-German project the tank under design was named the ' Standard-Panzer'. The French later dropped out however & on 1 October 1963 the ' Standard' tank was officially named ' Leopard' an appropriate choice considering Germany's wartime pedigree with the formidable Tiger & Panther. This book traces the development & service record of the Leopard 1 detailing its control systems modifications & variants. ...

Craig Mellow acclaimed author but unhappy exile seizes the chance to return to Zimbabwe when he is given a spying mission for the World Bank. Accompanied by beautiful photographer Sally-Anne Jay he is at first unaware of the dangerous currents of tribal conflict that swirl below the calm surface of Zimbabwean politics. Then he stumbles upon a highly organized ivory-poaching operation which masks the treacherous plot to sell the country he once fought for into slavery.. . ...

Britannia has been subdued
- & an epic new chapter in Marcus Valerius Aquila's life begins. The murderous Roman agents who nearly
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Britannia has been subdued
- & an epic new chapter in Marcus Valerius Aquilas life begins. The murderous Roman agents who nearly
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Renard heir to Ravenstow is a crusader in Antioch a place far removed from the cold Welsh Marches of his birth. Summoned home to his ailing father Renard brings Olwen with him an exotic dancing girl whose sensuous beauty & wild ways have ensnared him. Yet in a political match made by their families Renard is already betrothed to the innocent Elene & he knows he is also returning to the duty of marriage. Torn between Olwen & Elene Renards personal dilemma is set against a background of increasing civil strife as Ranulf of Chester his greedy neighbour strives to snatch his lands. When Renard is taken prisoner at the Battle of Lincoln his fate is placed in the hands of the two women
- his former mistress now in the bed of his deadliest enemy & his determined yet inexperienced wife protecting his lands against terrible odds.. .
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Osebo the leopard has a fine drum a huge drum a magnificent" drum. All the animals covet Osebo's drum but he won't let anyone else have it not even Nyame the Sky-God. So Nyame offers a big reward to the animal that brings him the drum. All try
- the monkey the elephant even the python
- & all fail. Can a very small tortoise succeed in outwitting the boastful leopard? Jessica Souhami's vibrant collage illustrations full of movement & humor add additional appeal to this delightful story. The short rhythmic text is perfect for reading aloud."

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