A true story of death & survival in the worlds most dangerous sport cave diving. Two friends plunge 900 ft deep into the water of the Komali Springs in South Africa to raise the body of a diver who had perished there a decade before. Only one returns. Unquenchable heroism & complex human relationships amid the perils of extreme sport. On New Years Day 2005 David Shaw travelled halfway around the world on a journey that took him to a steep crater in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa a site known locally as Boesmansgat: Bushmans Hole. His destination was nearly 900 feet below the surface. On 8 January he stepped into the water. He wore & carried on him some of the most advanced diving equipment ever developed. Mounted to a helmet on his head was a video camera. David Shaw was about to attempt what had never been done before & he wanted the world to see. He descended. About fifteen feet below the surface was a fissure in the dolomite bottom of the basin barely wide enough to admit him & his equipment & the aluminum tanks slung under his shoulders. He slipped through the opening & disappeared from sight leaving behind the world of light & life. Then a second diver descended through the same crack in the stone. This was Don Shirley Shaws friend & frequent dive partner one of the few people in the world qualified to follow where Shaw was about to go. In the community of extreme diving Don Shirley was a master among masters. Twenty-five minutes later one of the men was dead. The other was in mortal peril & would spend the next 10 hours struggling to survive existing literally from breath to breath. What happened that day at Bushmans Hole is the stuff of nightmarish drama juxtaposing classic elements of suspense with an extreme environment beyond most peoples comprehension. But its also a compelling human story of friendship heroism unswerving ambition & of coming to terms with loss & tragedy. ...

Rajasthan is literally the Land of the Kings. Its battle-scarred heritage has bestowed legacies of pride & magnificent palaces & forts many of which are now hotels & museums. Lindsay Brown Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage & you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 15 weeks of research 48 maps 52 ancient forts & palaces 12 090 sq km of parks & sanctuaries Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps Pull-out city map 3D plans of iconic sights Comprehensive planning tools In-depth background ...

One of India's most fascinating states a region steeped in tradition with its colourful tribal cultures plush palaces & forbidding forts Rajasthan is home to all this & more. Explore the Golden Triangle: Agra Jaipur & Delhi where travellers can expect to tantalize their taste buds with delicious thalis & see for themselves the greatest monument to love the Taj Mahal. Footprint's 4th edition Rajasthan Handbook will show intrepid travellers exactly how to experience this without the crowds with fantastic listings on where to eat sleep & play plus a specialist activity guide including desert safaris & jungle trekking making this guide perfect for anyone with a sense of adventure. Excellent coverage of the main cities Hints & tips on how to get the most from this fascinating region & how to avoid the tourists In-depth listings on where to eat & sleep Specialist activity guide including desert safaris trekking & motor-biking ...

ONLY A TRUE RAKE CAN OFFER HER REDEMPTION Will Ransleigh illegitimate nephew of the Earl of Swynford has the tall aristocratic bearing of nobility
- & the resourceful cunning of a streetwise rogue. He is on a mission to clear his cousin's name that will take him across the Continent into a world of international intrigue -and the arms of Elodie Lefevre the society hostess who brought shame to his family. Is she seductress spy or damsel in distress? In the haze of the sensual spell she casts Will has to keep his wits about him & uncover the true nature of this mysterious Madame... Ransleigh Rogues Where these notorious rakes go scandal always follows...
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He's just not the marrying kind... Lord Guy Carlton late of His Majesty's Regiment & weary from the war in France has only wine women & song in mind when he rents No.67 Clarges Street for the season. He certainly has no desire for a serious attachment
- & as for marriage: never! But Lord Guy Carlton didn't factor in the lovely but very proper Miss Esther Jones. Although one of the richest women in England she is also one of the most innocent which could make her an unwilling victim of the philandering lord...and so once again it is up to the downstairs staff at Clarges Street to devise a campaign to reform the rake who is laying siege to her heart!
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A special bumper edition of the exciting adventure stories that are as gripping as a computer game! Great for boys with a huge collectability factor & links to an excellent interactive website. Tom faces a terrifying new Quest... Two evil wizards from Gorgonia have stolen an enchanted mirror in order to summon the fearsome Beast Raksha from the Lake of Light. Raksha can wield Avantias Good Beasts powers against Tom! How will he survive this deadly battle? ...

The aim of this book is simple yet ambitious: to produce in a single volume a detailed & complete history of the Raleigh cycle company of Nottingham from its founding to the present. It covers not only bicycles but also motorcycles cars vans munitions motorcycle engines & bicycle & motorcycle gears. The story of Raleigh is fascinating in many different respects
- the people the products the production methods & more. The personalities involved were many & various ranging from the founders ambition to make the best bicycles money could buy to anonymous suits" almost running the company into the ground from fancy offices in New York. But Raleigh also deeply touched the lives of tens of thousands of other people who depended on it directly or indirectly particularly in & around the city of Nottingham."
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This rally driving experience is as close to the real thing as it gets. Unlike many competitors which use a circuit course & have the same start & finish point this course replicates the special stage element of rally driving which uses closed roads & multiple terrains. A stationary start & flying finish only add to its rally authenticity. The object is to go flat out getting from A to B in the quickest time. The purpose built course

Includes:: hair-pin bends dips & inclines & straights that give drivers a chance to put their foot firmly to the floor. Gravel dirt & tarmac ensure slides & wheel spins are only too common. At Approx. one mile in length each time you take to the stage the Rally Driving experience is a pure adrenaline rush which requires skill concentration & plenty of assertive driving! & once youve finished prepare for the ultimate passenger ride as one of our professionals takes you round the course. You wont believe how fast a Ford Focus can go!! Your experience will begin with a welcome & registration before being taken into a safety briefing held by the instructors. Then you will be taken out to the rally car to test your drivng talent to try & set the fastest time. Then you will be taken out for a high speed passenger ride to really see how the professionals do it. The experience will finish with a de-brief. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "




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Enjoy the high octane thrill of rallying on this taster experience. Youll never experience anything as exciting as the rush of a rally car tearing around the track. You can forget all the rules you have learnt about driving on the road & really let rip with as much speed as you dare. Whether youre a seasoned petrol head or just want to try something new this rally taster will definitely be one you will never forget. During your experience you will enjoy two sessions in a rally car lasting Approx. 8-10 minutes each followed by a white knuckle high speed passenger ride from your instructor to show you how the professionals do it! What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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Silverstone may be known for its legendary Grand Prix history but it also has a world class rally circuit that has been used as part of the Rally of Great Britain event. The likes of Colin Mc Rae & Richard Burns have blasted around most corners sideways at 60mph! The mud & grit flying action of a Ford Fiesta ST Group N rally car used in championship rallies around the world will leave you exhilarated as you test out your skills on the purpose-built mixed surface rally stage. The amazing sound the kick-back acceleration the crazy handbrake turns are all part of what makes this one of the most thrilling activities that Silverstone has to offer. After a briefing from one of Silverstones expert rally instructors you will get behind the wheel of the Group N spec Ford Fiesta ST. With 169bhp it can reach 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds so its some serious kit. You can then test the car to the max on the challenging rally stage with your instructor giving you top tips on how to improve your techniques. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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