Be so subtle that you are invisible. Be so mysterious that you are intangible. Then you will control your rivals fate. Sun Tzu from The Art of War". A community of fifty five million expatriates. Up to two trillion dollars in assets. A highly integrated interconnected network of influence & favour. A firm base on the Pacific Rim. Ambitions to influence the West. Imagine the potential power of such an organisation. You dont have to. This is the Overseas Chinese. Sterling Seagraves brilliant new book " Lords of the Rim" uncovers a complex web of operations which already dominates the Far East & which is already making inroads into the West. It is a superbly researched & spectacularly told account of an extraordinary phenomenon telling just who the Overseas Chinese are & how they became so powerful. Spanning thousands of years it encompasses stories of murder & betrayal bravery & corruption; of triads syndicates kingmakers merchants emperors generals spies & pirates. In telling this masterful & entertaining history Seagrave provides the reader with a cautionary tale: that Chinese strategies so effective for centuries are just as succesful today." ...

A violent quarrel with the future King John destroys the young Fulke Fitz Warins greatest ambition: to become Lord of the White Castle. Instead of accepting his fate Fulke rebels. But the danger pursuing Fulke reaches new heights as he begins a passionate love affair with Maude Walter
- the wealthy widow chosen by John himself. Negotiating a maze of deceit treachery & shifting alliances Fulkes route to success is fraught. & when the turmoil of the Magna Carta rebellion combines with a shocking tragedy everything Fulke has fought for is thrown into the path of destruction.
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In this compelling study of leadership Correlli Barnett examines the strengths & weaknesses of twenty leaders in the nineteenth & early twentieth centuries. He examines how the difficulties they faced & the political & strategic backgrounds of their days & analyses how they performed & what they achieved. Were they successful or were they beaten down by the burden of their roles? His book considers men from very different backgrounds & from three continents in a range of modern conflicts from the Napoleonic Wars to the Second World War. They range from statesmen like Napoleon Abraham Lincoln David Lloyd George Winston Churchill Adolf Hitler & Joseph Stalin to generals like Ulysses S. Grant Douglas Haig Erwin Rommel Georgi Zhukov Dwight Eisenhower & William Slim to admirals lie Isoruku Yamamoto & Bertram Ramsey. These leaders present fascinating contrasts of personal character styles of leadership & sheer aptitude for command as well as contrasts in the daunting professional problems that challenged each of them. In Lords of War Correlli Barnett yet again demolishes hallowed reputations & rehabilitates the unjustly scapegoated. His latest book confirms his reputation as a master in the field of strategic history. ...

Now revised expanded & updated Lore of Running" gives you incomparable detail on physiology training racing injuries world-class athletes & races. Author Tim Noakes blends the expertise of a physician & research scientist with the passion of a dedicated runner to answer the most pressing questions for those who are serious about the sport for example how your body systems respond to training the effects of different training methods how to detect & avoid overtraining & genetic versus trainable potential. How to train for the 10K up through ultramarathon with detailed programs from Noakes & several leading running experts & how to prevent & treat injuries increase your strength & flexibility & use proper nutrition for weight control & maximum performance details are also included. Youll also find a candid analysis of supplements & ergogenic effects & training aids. The book

Includes:: new interviews with 10 world-class runners who share their secrets to success & longevity in the sport. It features on legendary figures & events in running history provide fascinating insights. & thats just scratching the surface. " Lore of Running" is not only the biggest & best running publication on the planet. Its the one book every runner should own."

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Where can you find the Devils footprints? What happened at the hangmans stone? Did Sweeney Todd the demon barber of Fleet Street ever really exist? Where was King Arthur laid to rest? Bringing together tales of hauntings highwaymen family curses & lovers leaps this magnificent guide will take you on a magical journey through Englands legendary past. A fascinating county-by county guidebook to the headless horsemen bottomless pools immured adulteresses & talking animals that make up the hidden landscape of the country.
- London Review of Books". Evokes an England terrified by screaming skulls tantalized by hidden treasure spooked by the unearthly clanging of bells bewitched by fairies & hobgoblins
- " Country Life". Wonderful... Contains almost every myth legend & ghost story ever told in England
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Lorna Doone a Romance of Exmoor is an historical novel of high adventure set in the South West of England during the turbulent time of Monmouths rebellion (1685). It is also a moving love story told through the life of the young farmer John Ridd as he grows to manhood determined to right the wrongs in his land & to win the heart & hand of the beautiful Lorna Doone. ...

Bestselling TV chef & cookery author Lorraine Pascale returns with 100 brand new mouth-watering recipes that are wonderfully quick & easy to make & bursting with fresh ingredients. Lorraines third beautiful cookery book is packed with delicious & inspiring meals each with its own photograph & many having their own individual complementary side dish. The book will be released to coincide with Lorraines BBC2 prime time 6-part cookery series. So whether you want to just grab a spoon & dive in solo to a decadent dessert like Chocolate Mousse with Raspberries or whether youre putting together a crowd-pleasing menu of French Onion & Sage Soup with Big Fat Gruyere & Mustard Croutons followed by Moroccan Pesto Fish with Caramelised Onion & Haricot Beans with Minty Pine Nut Couscous for a fun & relaxed evening in with friends without the fuss Lorraine demonstrates how to effortlessly pull off scrumptious food that is a pleasure to eat. Make melt-in-the-mouth fish fragrant curries & hearty soups infused with herbs & spices whip up naughty desserts vibrant salads & quick pasta dishes in minutes & create gorgeous juicy steaks with 2012s queen of cookery. ...

Number One Sunday Times Best Seller. The nation's favourite TV chef & cookery author Lorraine Pascale returns with 100 brand new mouth-watering recipes that are wonderfully quick & easy to make & bursting with fresh ingredients. Lorraine's third beautiful cookery book is packed with delicious & inspiring meals each with its own photograph & many having their own individual complementary side dish. The book will be released to coincide with Lorraine's BBC2 prime time 6-part cookery series. So whether you want to just grab a spoon & dive in solo to a decadent dessert like Chocolate Mousse with Raspberries or whether you're putting together a crowd-pleasing menu of French Onion & Sage Soup with Big Fat Gruyere & Mustard Croutons followed by Moroccan Pesto Fish with Caramelised Onion & Haricot Beans with Minty Pine Nut Couscous for a fun & relaxed evening in with friends without the fuss Lorraine demonstrates how to effortlessly pull off scrumptious food that is a pleasure to eat. Make melt-in-the-mouth fish fragrant curries & hearty soups infused with herbs & spices whip up naughty desserts vibrant salads & quick pasta dishes in minutes & create gorgeous juicy steaks with 2012's queen of cookery. ...

Perhaps LA is best defined by those simple life-affirming moments. A cracked-ice jazz-age cocktail on Beverly Boulevard a hike high into the Hollywood Hills sagebrush a swirling pod of dolphins off Point Dume Adam Skolnick Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage & you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 3 local authors 16 weeks of research 47 maps 44 stunning beaches Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps In-depth background Easy-to-read layout Comprehensive planning tools Disneyland trip planner ...

Experience all of the attractions of Los Angeles with this up-to date & authoritative guide complete with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination that s what Marco Polo Guides are all about. Discover hotels & restaurants check out the citys trendiest places & its various nightlife scenes. There are also tips on shopping as well as details on all the attractions for kids. Further sections include: Festivals & Events Travel Tips Links Blogs Apps & more & Index. Los Angeles is both diverse & irresistible where nobody is quite who he/she might seem. LA lives its cliches quite openly: it is a place where truth & fiction merge into a separate reality. With MARCO POLO Los Angeles you will experience one of the worlds most entertaining & exciting destinations. The practical pocket-sized guide leads you through a city of earthquakes & forest fires queues & smog race riots & body beautiful under that perpetual blue sky. The Best Of pages highlight whats currently in vogue in Los Angeles recommend places to go for free & have tips for rainy days & where you can relax & put your feet up. The Insider Tips show you where Charlie Chaplin & Ernest Hemingway once dined & reveal where you might spot a living celebrity. Panels in each chapter suggest things to do if you re on a tight budget while the Where to Start boxes highlight the best places to begin exploring this metropolis. The City Walks lead you into the heart of Downtown & on the trail of the rich & beautiful in Beverley Hills & Hollywood. Excursions from the Trips & Tours chapter take you by ferry to Santa Catalina & by car to Palm Springs & beyond. Last but not least the Dos & Donts explain why you should save that bottle of wine until you get home & why you should always cross the streets at the lights. MARCO POLO Los Angeles provides comprehensive coverage of all areas of the city. To help you find your way around theres the detailed Street Atlas a public transport map in the cover plus the pull-out map. A must-have for all travellers including those who haven t bought a travel guide in the past
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