On 16th April 1994 Nick Richardson was shot down over the beseiged Bosnian Muslim town of Gorazde his plane hit by a surface-to-air missile. NO ESCAPE ZONE is the story of Richardsons journey to the Bosnian theatre of war & his descent into the hell of the war-torn Balkans. It recounts in graphic detail the rigorous training as his aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal steamed full tilt to the Adriatic his missions over Bosnia & the dramatic shootdown itself. But that was merely the beginning. Picked up by Muslim forces he rapidly learnt that nothing was what it seemed in the former Yugoslavia. When the Serbs stormed Gorazde Richardson
- now teamed with a crack SAS unit
- found the Muslims turning against them. A dangerous escape became their only option because capture meant almost certain death. An action-packed narrative in the bestselling tradition of Sabre Squadron & TORNADO DOWN Nick Richardsons first-hand account of his breakout from the besieged town is one of the most gripping untold escape stories of the modern era.

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But this book is not all about golf. When the pressure is on Gary knows what it takes to be a success & he had channelled this knowledge into building his business empire. In No Fear Gary explains how he became a champion & what it takes to win in professional golf
- but he also explains how learning to cope in high-pressure situations can help anyone. Drawing on the most pressure-packed experiences from his eighteen major victories Gary reveals how he managed to succeed when things were at their most tense. If you want to do better in the boardroom hone your business skills or succeed in your next job interview Garys advice will help. This personal glimpse into the mind of a champion offers invaluable lessons for anyone who has to face pressure
- & today that is all of us. With a foreword by bestselling author Dr Bob Rotella & dozens of photographs & illustrations from Garys personal collection No Fear is a rare glimpse into the mind of a champion.

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No Fear" joins the increasingly vigorous debate about the role & nature of childhood in the UK. Over the past 30 years activities that previous generations of children enjoyed without a second thought have been relabelled as troubling or dangerous & the adults who permit them branded as irresponsible. " No Fear" argues that childhood is being undermined by the growth of risk aversion & its intrusion into every aspect of childrens lives. This restricts childrens play limits their freedom of movement corrodes their relationships with adults & constrains their exploration of physical social & virtual worlds. Focusing on the crucial years of childhood between the ages of 5 & 11
- from the start of statutory schooling to the onset of adolescence
- " No Fear" examines some of the key issues with regard to childrens safety: playground design & legislation antisocial behaviour bullying child protection the fear of strangers & online risks. It offers insights into the roles of parents teachers carers the media safety agencies & the Government & exposes the contradictions inherent in current attitudes & policies revealing how risk-averse behaviour ironically can damage & endanger childrens lives. In conclusion " No Fear" advocates a philosophy of resilience that will help counter risk aversion & strike a better balance between protecting children from genuine threats & giving them rich challenging opportunities through which to learn & grow."

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Fighting biting screaming & other behaviours that challenge the people dealing with them are often triggered by unsuitable surroundings or unrealistic demands. In this fresh & effective approach Bo Hejlskov Elven shows how identifying & adapting these problem areas can dramatically improve behaviour in people with autism & other developmental disabilities. This practical book explains how to reassess difficult situations & offers easy & effective strategies for eliciting positive responses without resorting to restraint & punishment. Based on the successful low-arousal approach it is a proven method of stepping away from distress & towards calm improving the quality of life of everyone involved. Helpful examples covering a wide range of developmental disabilities from autism to Downs Syndrome illustrate the positive changes that can be achieved. This empowering book will be invaluable to anyone attempting to deal with unproductive behaviour in individuals with developmental disabilities whether at home or in a professional environment. ...

No Future Without Forgiveness is a quintessentially humane account of an extraordinary life. Desmond Tutu describes his childhood & coming of age in the apartheid era in South Africa. He examines his reactions on being able to vote for the first time at the age of 62
- & on Nelson Mandelas election also his feelings on being Archbishop of Cape Town & his award of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. No Future Without Forgiveness is also his fascinating experience as head of South Africas Truth & Reconciliation Commission. The latter was a pioneering international experiment to expose many of the worst atrocities committed under apartheid & to rehabilitate the dignity of its victims. Tutu draws important parallels between the Commissioners approach to the situation in South Africa with other areas of conflict such as Northern Ireland the Middle East Rwanda & the Balkans.
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Jameson Walker approaches Joe Hunter when his daughter Jay & her friend Nicole go missing at a gas station in the Arizona desert while on a cross-country trek across the North American interior. He mentions that a robbery/homicide at the gas station as worrying as the girls were due to be in the vicinity at that time. Joe accepts the job of locating the girls though not at first convinced theres much to worry about. As Joe picks up the girls trail he discovers that other young women have also disappeared in the area & comes across the brutish Logan family. ...

Jameson Walker approaches Joe Hunter when his daughter Jay & her friend Nicole go missing at a gas station in the Arizona desert while on a cross-country trek across the North American interior. He mentions that a robbery/homicide at the gas station as worrying as the girls were due to be in the vicinity at that time. Joe accepts the job of locating the girls though not at first convinced theres much to worry about. As Joe picks up the girls trail he discovers that other young women have also disappeared in the area & comes across the brutish Logan family. ...

In 1779 driven out of his home Calum Mc Donald set sail from the Scottish highlands with his extensive family. After a long terrible journey Calum settles his family in the land of the trees" until they become a separate Nova Scotian clan with its own identity & history." ...

Raised in the slums of Edwardian Tyneside spirited & out-spoken Maggie Beaton joins the ranks of the suffragettes determined to prove herself to her more wealthy comrades in particular Alice Pearson haughty daughter of the powerful local shipbuilder. But the consequences are devastating & Maggie is soon a fugitive spurned by family & friends. Only militant trade unionist & passionate man George Gordon stands by her & for a blissful time his love is enough. But war is looming & Maggies courage & endurance will be tested to the limit in this heartbreakingly moving novel of one womans fight for personal freedom. It is a new version of The Suffragette novel to mark the centenary of suffragette martyr Emily Wilding Davisons death. ...

From one of the world's most admired women this is former National Security Advisor & Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's compelling story of eight years serving at the highest levels of government. A native of Birmingham Alabama who overcame the racism of the Civil Rights era to become a brilliant academic & expert on foreign affairs Rice distinguished herself as an advisor to George W. Bush during the 2000 presidential campaign. Once Bush was elected she served as his chief adviser on national-security issues
- a job whose duties included harmonizing the relationship between the Secretaries of State & Defence. It was a role that deepened her bond with the President & ultimately made her one of his closest confidantes. With the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks Rice found herself at the centre of the Administration's efforts to keep America safe. Here Rice describes the events of that harrowing day
- & the tumultuous days after. Surprisingly candid in her appraisals of various Administration colleagues & the hundreds of foreign leaders with whom she dealt Rice also offers her keen insight into how history actually proceeds. In No Higher Honour she delivers a master class in statecraft
- but always in a way that reveals her essential warmth & humility & her deep reverence for the ideals on which America was founded.


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