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. ...

Sven Hassel & the few surviving men of his unit are posted to Italy where the armies are locked in battle around the ancient hilltop monastery of Monte Cassino. Hitler has ordered that every position must be held until the last & every lost position recaptured by counter-attack. In the face of overwhelming Allied firepower Sven & his mates cling to the mountainside knowing they cannot defy the odds for ever. From no-holds-barred descriptions of the frontline combat to partisan attacks & adventures in Rome on leave MONTE CASSINO is classic Sven Hassel. ...

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" ...

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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A Month in Marrakesh is a celebration of the wonderful tastes & sensational allure of Morocco. Inspired by the diversity of his culturally rich visits to Marrakesh Andy Harris scoured the maze-like souks for the best flavours & has produced a wealth of exotic-tasting recipes with fresh ingredients & minimum fuss. You'll be enticed by the delicate sweet pastries such as Khab el ghzal Muhallabia (milk pudding) the savoury Chicken bistilla or one of the many delicious tagines. Impress your guests with modern Moroccan dishes such as Roast lamb with orange & honey syrup Spicy squid with harissa yoghurt or Orange flower donuts. Part cookbook part travelogue Andy leads you through a spectacular pageant of flavour & colours of the Medina from the pulsating Djemaa el Fna to timeless winding alleys & tranquil gardens. David Loftus illustrates the recipes with stunning location photography that will have you smelling the fragrant aromas of the spice market with every turn of the page. ...

In the summer of 1920 two men both war survivors meet in the quiet English countryside. One is living in the church intent upon uncovering & restoring an historical wall painting while the other camps in the next field in search of a lost grave. Out of their meeting comes a deeper communion & a catching up of the old primeval rhythms of life so cruelly disorientated by the Great War. ...

Life is not a bowl of cherries. Suck it up. On April-Mays first day at Trinity College she has the wrong colour bag too-bright socks & she gets her favourite novel confiscated for reading it during class. She makes total enemies with the evil Mrs Ho but she makes total friends with mouth-breather Melly. Then she meets the gorgeous Seb loses her entire wardrobe to a hobo & gets branded a sockless trouble-maker. A MONTH WITH APRIL-MAY is a one-eyebrow-raised account of a teenagers trials & tribulations as she navigates a new school a new family situation & a whole new way of life. ...

The ninth edition of Ian Ridpath & Wil Tirions famous guide to the night sky is updated with planet positions & forthcoming eclipses to the end of the year 2017. It contains twelve chapters describing the main sights visible in each month of the year providing an easy-to-use companion for anyone wanting to identify prominent stars constellations star clusters nebulae & galaxies; to watch out for meteor showers (shooting stars); or to follow the movements of the four brightest planets Venus Mars Jupiter & Saturn. Most of the sights described are visible to the naked eye & all are within reach of binoculars or a small telescope. This revised & updated edition

Includes:: sections on observing the Moon & the planets with a comprehensive Moon map. The Monthly Sky Guide offers a clear & simple introduction to the skies of the northern hemisphere for beginners of all ages.

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