A stirring adventure novel set amid the tumultuous clashes between the Roman & Carthaginian empires battling for control of the Mediterranean North Africa & Rome itself. Atticus the young Greek captain is now a commander of the growing Roman navy blockading a port near Tunis when the Roman legions suffer terrible defeat by the triumphant Carthaginian army spearheaded by the elephant charges. He & his ships escape together with the main body of the Roman fleet out manoeuvred by the more skilful Carthaginians & then caught & almost completely annihilated by a terrible storm. Atticus & his crew are among the handful of survivors & being the messenger of this news to the Senate in Rome brings Atticus into political troubles almost as stormy as the sea. He begins to feel not only that a Greek will never be accepted by the Romans but also that the behaviour of many both politicians & soldiers is such that he is not sure that he wants to be a Roman. Full of dramatic battles by land & sea led by tremendous characters on both sides MASTER OF ROME is a powerful novel the third in this bestselling series by a born storyteller. ...

One of Sidney Sheldons most popular & bestselling titles repackaged & reissued for a new generation of fans. Kate Blackwell is one of the richest & most powerful women in the world. She is an enigma a woman surrounded by a thousand unanswered questions. Her father was a diamond prospector who struck it rich beyond his wildest dreams. Her mother was the daughter of a crooked Afrikaaner merchant. Her conception was itself an act of hate-filled vengeance. At the extravagent celebrations of her ninetieth birthday there are toasts from a Supreme Court Judge & a telegram from the White House. & for Kate there are ghosts ghosts of absent friends & of enemies. Ghosts from a life of blackmail & murder. Ghosts from an empire spawned by naked ambition... Sidney Sheldon is one of the most popular storytellers in the world. This is one of his best-loved novels a compulsively readable thriller packed with suspense intrigue & passion. It will recruit a new generation of fans to his writing. ...

Although running is becoming one of the most popular sports learning to run properly can take time energy & consistency. You need to do it regularly to become good at it & until you have achieved a certain level of competence it is unlikely that you will enjoy it very much or for very long. For many runners physical & mental barriers can stop progress. This books ultimate aim is to help you enjoy to run
- to enjoy the feeling of movement to overcome inertia to renew yourself & to boost energy as a result. Master the Art of Running is based on the proven principles of the Alexander Technique that encourage good body use & greater awareness of the way your body functions & moves. The technique teaches you how to release tension from your back & neck & how to run without suffering from injuries. The authors perspective on the sport takes them into areas rarely touched on in conventional manuals. Instead of placing importance on speed targets & goals it emphasises the importance of the way you run so you can transform your training & performance.
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Master Track is adopted as a baby when he is found by Mr & Mrs Track in a handbag on a railway station. Little do they realise that hes going to grow up to be a hero & rescue a train thats been stolen by Mr Creep the Crook & his family. ...

This title helps you become a Master Chef in your own kitchen. Impress your friends & family with Master Chef at Home " the fantastic follow-up to " The Master Chef Cookbook." With over 200 recipes from the three 2010 series as well as nine complete menus from the winners & top tips on how to present your food for a real show-stopping feast. " Master Chef" is an incredibly popular BBC1 show with over 7.8 million viewers tuning in for the finale in 2010. All the techniques for preparation cooking & presentation are demonstrated in step-by-steps. To make " Master Chef at Home" a true companion to the series judges John Torode & Michel Roux offer handy hints & Master Tips throughout to demonstrate the best flavour combinations & how to make the most of unusual ingredients. " Master Chef at Home" is the perfect addition to the kitchen of any budding Master Chef." ...

This book features everything you need to become a Master Chef in minutes. Everyday Master Chef" takes all the inspiration from the hit BBC1 show & turns it into recipes for cooking in the real world. John Torode himself dons the white apron to show you how you can adapt favourite recipes from the show into delicious simple meals you can make in minutes including instant spice rubs simple sauces & impressive spun-sugar crowns. With tips & tricks step-by-step Master Classes on essential kitchen skills & meal ideas that work for every family fridge or store cupboard you can enjoy the wisdom of the Master Chef professionals in one accessible book. Everyone loves the drama of the show but no one wants a drama in their kitchen so for recipes that you can enjoy impressing your friends with time after time " Everyday Master Chef" is the cookery book that you need on your shelf." ...

This title contains everything you need to know to become a winner in your own kitchen. The Master Chef Kitchen Bible"
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TV favourite James Martin is back with another collection of brilliant recipes. This is the book James Martin fans have been waiting for. Recipes you need like the ultimate beef burger perfect pies a foolproof risotto & puddings to die for. With Jamess help you can master them all. Masterclass is the ultimate collection of James Martin recipes; the ones that everyone should know how to cook. James takes classic dishes & much-loved favourites & makes them simpler than ever & even more delicious adding some exciting tweaks & twists of his own. Learn how to master James recipes for beloved classics such as Cheese Souffle Beef Bourguignon & traditional Bakewell Tart as well as his take on international dishes such as Onion Bhajis Saffron Gnocchi Bang Bang Chicken & Brioche French Toast. Alongside the recipes youll find manageable step-by-step guides to essential kitchen skills such as how to fillet a fish how to tie a joint for roasting & the best way to poach an egg. So if you want to take your cooking to the next level James Martin will help show you how. ...

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This title helps you: learn to produce beautiful studies of animals observing the behaviour movement textures & spirit that make each creature a unique subject; master the techniques required for working with pencils charcoal pen & ink pastels watercolours gouache acrylics & oils; enjoy tuition with respected wildlife artists whose work will inspire you to build your own portfolio; & practise basics such as fur claws teeth & scales then move on to some inspiring quick sketches. It features 30 step by step projects by professional artists that include portraits of mammals insects birds & fish. It contains 800 images expert tips & advice to inspire beginners & help intermediate artists move to the next level. Jonathan Truss expertly guides readers through artistic basics in the tutorial section. The movement of animals is discussed & Jonathans artworks show how to convey their energy. Other professional artists including Trudy Friend & Jonathan Latimer have also contributed & media including pencils charcoal pen & ink pastels watercolours acrylics gouche & oils are covered. Sarah Hoggett then provides commentary on artworks discussing how they have achieved various effects. 30 great step-by-step projects for readers to follow along with are also included. Subjects include geese on a lily pond by Robert Greenhalf pelicans in flight by Jonathan Latimer & a buzzing bee by Lucie Mc Donald. ...