1914. When war in Europe is declared a young American cartographer Michael Clifton is compelled to fight for his fathers native country & sets sail for England to serve in the British Army. Three years later he is listed as missing in action. 1932. After Michaels remains are unearthed in a French field his devastated parents engage London investigator Maisie Dobbs hoping she can find the unnamed nurse whose love letters were among their sons belongings. It is a quest that leads Maisie back to her own bittersweet wartime love
- & to the discovery that Michael Clifton may not have died in combat. As a web of intrigue & violence threatens to ensnare the dead soldiers family & even Maisie herself she must cope with the impending loss of her mentor & the unsettling awareness that she is once again falling in love.
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The scientific exploration of the ocean is an extraordinary story. Hundreds have climbed Everest yet only two people have descended in a homespun bathyscaphe to the very depths of the deepest sea chasm. Amazing oases teeming with life have been found in deep sea volcanic vents but we have hardly begun to identify their resident species. We know that sea currents control our climate but we dont know how. Ocean scientists are pretty sure that we could reverse the greenhouse effect by manipulating plankton blooms with doses of iron.. .but fear we might trigger an ice age in the act. Mapping the Deep" is a state-of-the-ocean report on the sea & its science. After amazing you at how little you know of the ocean Kunzig swiftly draws you into a compelling narrative of oceanographers past & present
- scientists pioneers maverick thinkers deep water divers & submersible pilots. Like all the best science books this is a hugely informative page-turner that confirms Robert Kunzigs position in the top rank of popular science writers."
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Anna packs her bags one day without telling anyone where & why she is going
- just that shell be back soon. Her thoughts as she
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We all rely on the apparent accuracy & objectivity of maps but often do not see the very process of mapping as political. Are the power & purpose of maps inherently political? Maps & Politics" addresses this important question & seeks to emphasize that the apparent objectivity' of the map-making & map-using process cannot be divorced from aspects of the politics of representation. Maps have played & continue to play a major role in both international & domestic politics. They show how visual geographical representations can be made to reflect & advance political agendas in powerful ways. The major developments in this field over the last century are responses both to cartographic progression & to a greater emphasis on graphic imagery in societies affected by politicization democratization & consumer & cultural shifts. Jeremy Black asks whether bias-free cartography is possible & demonstrates that maps are not straight-forward visual texts but contain political & politicizing subtexts that need to be read with care." ...

Available together for the first time Tolkien's Maps of The Hobbit Beleriend & Middle-earth are beautifully presented in an exquisite box-set illustrated by John Howe. This special edition

Includes:: a unique map of Numenor. Written by the writer & broadcaster Brian Sibley a foremost expert on The Lord of the Rings (he adapted the novel for the award-winning BBC radio dramatisation in 1980) this slipcase features Tolkien's Maps of The Hobbit Beleriand & Middle-earth available together for the first time. Each map is a real labour of love presented in a box-set stunningly illustrated by world-renowned Tolkien artist John Howe the conceptual artist employed by Peter Jackson to work on his $300 million Lord of The Rings film trilogy. The maps presented with individual books & wallets are larger than those previously published showing Tolkien's mythical lands in perfect detail
- they are also expertly bound with fewer folds making them perfect for portfolios or framing.


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MARAN ILLUSTRATED WINDOWS 8 is your indispensable full-color guide to the latest evolution of the Windows operating system. Windows 8 brings new flexibility portability & interactivity to computing & this book shows you how to get the most out of this cutting-edge operating system. Regardless of your experience level MARAN ILLUSTRATED WINDOWS 8 will walk you through Windows 8 operations from beginning to end with clear step-by-step instructions & more than 500 color photos to keep you on track & help you succeed with Windows 8. The unique Maran Illustrated treatment covers more than 100 essential topics &

Includes:: full-color high-resolution screenshots illustrations helpful introductions easy-to-understand text & a wealth of helpful tips to take you from beginner to expert user fast. Master the latest Windows operating system & have fun doing it with MARAN ILLUSTRATED WINDOWS 8.

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Arimnestos of Plataea grew up wanting to be a bronze-smith like his father. Then in the chaos of war he was taken to a city in the Persian empire & sold as a slave. To win his freedom he had to show that he could fight & kill. Now to preserve that freedom he must kill again. For the Persians are coming. A vast army sent by King Darius to put down the rebellious Greeks & burn the city of Athens to the ground. Standing against them on the plain of Marathon a much smaller force of Athenians alongside their Plataean allies. To defeat such overwhelming force seems impossible. & yet to yield would mean the destruction of everything the Greeks have dreamed of. In the dust & heat of Marathon in the clash of shields & the rush of spears amidst the thunder of hooves & the screams of the dying those dreams will undergo their fiercest test
- & Arimnestos & his Greek comrades will discover the true price of freedom.
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Ive learned so much from Richard about marathon running. If you want to run a marathon or a faster one you have to read his book!" Haile Gebrselassie first athlete to run a sub-2:04 Marathon " Richards achievements as a world-class distance runner speak for themselves. His success came from a meticulous approach to training & from knowing how to get the best out of himself in his races." Paula Radcliffe womens marathon world record holder (2:15:25 London 2003) Written by Richard Nerurkar Britains most successful marathon runner of the 1990s the fourth edition of this classic invaluable guide will help you get the most from your distance training. From the complete beginner enchanted by the challenge of the London Marathon to the experienced runner wishing to improve on racing strategy its authoritative pages reveal a wealth of information on: structuring an effective build-up & taper training harder without doing too much improving your endurance & pace judgement producing your best on race-day. This new edition has been fully updated to take account of the latest developments in running science & programme design. Also included are tips on how to choose a good marathon & the pitfalls of bad ones as well as more insights from Richard & other leading runners." ...

This title presents three brilliant stories for young readers by a much-loved award winning author. In The Marble Crusher" does Mr. Manners the headmaster really have a machine that crushes marbles? Albert thinks so. In " Collys Barn" Colly the owl & Screecher the swallow band together to save the barn. In " Conker" Nick beats the bully Stevie Rooster & becomes Conker king. But can he rescue a mistreated dog while searching for the best conker?" ...

On New Years Eve Cal is chased down the street by a crazed man with a deadly warning: They killed your father. Theyll kill you. You must survive the next 365 days! Now everyones searching for Cal the psycho kid whos meant to have attacked his uncle & put his sister in a coma. Hes desperate to clear his name & protect his family but he also has less than a year to solve an ancient family secret: the Ormond Singularity. & the closer he gets to the truth the more dangerous his life becomes. He has 306 days. The threat is growing... ...