It began as a sudden strange fancy.. . Polly Perks had to become a boy in a hurry. Cutting off her hair & wearing trousers was easy. Learning to fart & belch in public & walk like an ape took more time.. . And now shes enlisted in the army & searching for her lost brother. But theres a war on. Theres always a war on. & Polly & her fellow recruits are suddenly in the thick of it without any training & the enemy is hunting them. All they have on their side is the most artful sergeant in the army & a vampire with a lust for coffee. Well.. . They have the Secret. & as they take the war to the heart of the enemy they have to use all the resources of.. .the Monstrous Regiment. ...

Will Henry is an orphan & assistant to a doctor with a most unusual specialty: monster hunting. Working by the doctor's side Will must help fight back against creatures from the darkest myths & legends in human history to protect the people of the world. ...

CAN TWO STRANGERS BE A MATCH MADE IN THE WEST? Willa Conner learned a long time ago that love is only in fairytales. Shes been left widowed pregnant & penniless & heri??last hope is the stranger who answers her ad for a husb&. Austin Dermot a hardworking Montana blacksmith doesnt know what to expect from a mail-order bride.i?? It certainly isnt the brave beautiful but scarred young woman who cautiously steps off the train... Trust wont come easily for Willa
- its hard for her to believe shes worthy of true love. But she doesnt need to worry about that because this is just a marriage of convenience...isnt it?
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At age 27 L Ron Hubbard clinically died only to discover that he could remote view. From this state of consciousness which would later be called exterior he was able to access what he termed the answers to all of the questions that had ever puzzled philosophers or the minds of men. Transcribing this information into a work entitled Excalibur which is still under lock & key to this day he developed one of the most controversial movements in history: Dianetics & Scientology. The truth & import of the above can only be evaluated by the all out war which was waged by governmental forces & spy agencies to obtain the legally construed rights to the above mentioned work & all of the developments & techniques that ensued from it. The Montauk Book of the Dead" is the personal story of Peter Moon which not only pierces the mystery of death but gives an unbiased behind-the-scenes look at one of the most controversial figures in history & the bizarre legacy of his death. Read this book & expect to learn more than you ever thought possible." ...

In its heyday the Monte Carlo Rally was the only rally that made the daily papers. Hundreds of entrants in cars of all shapes & sizes battled through mid-winter snow fog ice & darkness from far-flung starting points towards the magical principality of Monaco. Mishaps breakdowns & smashes abounded & competitors had tales to tell of cars teetering on the edge of precipices or rammed into snowbanks frantically improvised repairs close encounters & feats of crazy bravado. The first rally was run in 1911 with just 20 starters. In 1930 there were 100 in 1949 205 & in the peak year 1953 there were no less than 404. In this book every Monte Carlo Rally held between 1911 & 1980 is covered individually with results listings & route maps. As the years unfold we see the successes of Hotchkiss in the late 1940s Sunbeam-Talbot in the early 1950s Mini-Cooper in the 1960s Porsche 911 in the late 60s & the dominance of Alpine Renault & Lancia Stratos in the 1970s. It provides essential information on: regulations routes competitors tests classes of entries & various Concours. ...

The five-month Monte Cassino campaign in central Italy is one of the best-known European land battles of World War Two alongside D-Day & Stalingrad. It has a particular resonance now because Cassino with its multitude of participating armies
- most notably the American 5th Army under the controversial General Mark Clark
- was perhaps the campaign of the Second World War that most closely anticipates the coalition operations of today with its ever-shifting cast of players stuck in inhospitable mountainous terrain pursuing an objective set by unknowing politicians in distant capitals where victory is difficult to define. Monte Cassino was characterised by the destruction of its world famous Abbey: in retrospect considered an unjustifiable act of cultural vandalism by the allies. The audit trail of decision-making to destroy an icon as well known then as the Eiffel Tower or Lincoln Memorial is a chilling reminder that similar decisions are still being made in Iraq & Afghanistan & indeed Libya. To this day reversing normal prejudice German troops are welcome in the abbey having rescued its treasures from allied destruction in February 1944. Cassino was an unusual campaign for World War II in that its outcome was not reliant on sweeping movements or the use of tanks or aircraft
- but by old-fashioned boots in the mud whether capturing the town of Cassino after months of grinding urban warfare (a Stalingrad in miniature) or scrambling up the steep mountain to seize the heights & the religious complex on top of Monte Cassino. Monte Cassino Abbey was painstakingly rebuilt after the war (its baroque chapel remains incomplete) & is now a World Heritage site. An hour south of Rome it is visited each year by up to one million tourists & pilgrims from around the world.


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A hidden corner of eastern Europe Montenegro lies across the Adriatic Sea from Italy its stark mountains rising up from the coast. It offers superb year-round eco-adventure & sports facilities. Medieval architectural gems vie for attention with more recent Venetian fortresses & churches reflecting the diversity of Montenegrin culture. Along the eastern border lies Lake Skadar a nature lover's dream with national park status. Updated throughout this edition has all the practical information the independent traveller needs including new hotels & restaurants on the coast & in the mountains. Outdoor & cultural enthusiasts will enthuse over the extended coverage on national parks fishing opportunities & archaeological finds. ...

Experience the best of Montenegro with Lonely Planet. With our 1st edition you'll seek out a quiet Adriatic cove raft your way through plunging canyons on the Tara River & knock back shots of rakija" with the locals. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This edition is packed with accurate practical & honest advice designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Comprehensive practical information including public transport details Unique color chapter showcases Montenegro's rich culture & natural attractions Local tour guides & experts reveal their must-see Montenegrin sights" ...

Montenegro Crna Gora Black Mountain: the name alone conjures up poetry & drama. But wait till you get there! Picturesque beaches charming seaside villages wild peaks & ancient towns how can such a little country pack so much in? Peter Dragicevic Lonely Planet Writer Getting you to the heart of a place" Amazing experiences Inspirational images author recommendations & the best of local knowledge. Plan the perfect trip Planning features & top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip. Find hidden gems Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special features Dubrovnik city guide Outdoor activities planner Local interviews Tales of pirates & severed heads We tell it like it is Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is." ...

Bombed & cut-off from normal contact with the rest of the world life in Gaza is beset with structural medical & mental health problems yet it is also bursting with political engagement & underwritten by an intense enjoyment of family life. During her Month By The Sea" Dervla develops an acute eye for the way in which isolation has shaped this society. Time & again she meets men who have returned to the Strip as an act of presence. Yet the mosque is often their only daily activity as difficulties obtaining supplies mean few opportunities for creative work. This acts as a recruiting sergeant for the Islamist Qassam brigades & a pressure cooker for the creation of domestic tyrants. In this situation Dervla becomes a shameless supporter of womens rights
- acting as agony aunt & feminist mentor by turn."
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