For almost sixty years after their deaths three men whose brave actions shortened the Second World War by as much as two years remained virtually unknown & uncelebrated. Two lost their lives retrieving vital German codebooks from a sinking U-boat. The third survived the war only to die in a house fire soon afterwards. But it was the precious documents they seized in October 1942 that enabled Bletchley Parks code-breakers to crack Enigma & so win the Battle of the Atlantic. Now recognised as a pivotal moment in world history three British servicemen made it possible to finally beat the U-boats but at the time not even their families could be told of the importance of their deeds. Shrouded in secrecy for decades then recast as fictional Americans by the Hollywood film U-571 this book sets the record straight. It is written in celebration of Colin Grazier GC Tony Fasson GC & Tommy Brown GM
- the REAL Enigma heroes.
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Discover quick & tasty dishes from Nigel Slater in Real Fast Food". Nigel Slater presents over 350 creative delicious & nourishing recipes & suggestions for those who'd rather spend more of their time eating than cooking. From simple snacks to dinner-party desserts all the dishes in Nigel Slater's " Real Fast Food" can be ready to eat in 30 minutes or under. " Makes your stomach rumble.. . Easily my first choice for a simple good workable & readable cookery book". (Nigella Lawson). " Not just a cookery book for gourmets & foodies but for real people too". (Sophie Grigson). " Nigel Slater offers us a decade's worth of fresh original cookery ideas with spoonfuls of wit". (" Observer"). " Designed to appeal to people who love food but don't want to spend hours slaving away at the stove (i.e. nearly everybody in Britain)". (" Independent on Sunday"). Nigel Slater is the " Observer's" food writer writing a month column for " Observer Food Monthly". " Real Fast Food" was shortlisted for the Andre Simon Award while " The 30-Minute Cook" was nominated for both the Glenfiddich & Julia Child Awards. In 1995 he won the Glenfiddich Trophy & he has twice won the Cookery Writer of the Year Award as well as being named Media Personality of the Year in the 1996 Good Food Awards. His other bestselling books include " Real Fast Puddings" " Real Food" " Appetite" & " The Kitchen Diaries"." ...

Discover the delicious yet speedy desserts in Nigel Slater's Real Fast Puddings". An inspiring collection of quick & delicious puddings made with simple & fresh ingredients from Nigel Slater the master of the easily prepared dish. In four sections
- Summer Autumn Winter & Spring
- he offers ideas for a wide range of mouth-watering & irresistible desserts all of which can be prepared in under half an hour. Praise for Nigel Slater's " Real Fast Puddings": " Delectable... Slater is an unashamed spoon-licker". (" Daily Telegraph"). " Nigel Slater's infectious enthusiasm is nicely countered by attention to modern practicalities.. .corners are unashamedly cut quality is never compromised". (" Evening Standard"). "I hardly ever cook puddings.. .but I could be converted by Nigel Slater's unpretentious & appetizing " Real Fast Puddings"". (" Sunday Times"). "I love this man: his wit & greed make him irresistible". (Nigella Lawson). Nigel Slater is the Observer's food writer writing a month column for Observer Food Monthly. " Real Fast Food" was shortlisted for the Andre Simon Award while " The 30-Minute Cook" was nominated for both the Glenfiddich & Julia Child Awards. In 1995 he won the Glenfiddich Trophy & he has twice won the Cookery Writer of the Year Award as well as being named Media Personality of the Year in the 1996 Good Food Awards. His other bestselling books include " Real Food" " Appetite" & " The Kitchen Diaries"."

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' Real Food' is Nigel Slater's ground-breaking classic a much-loved introduction to his inimitable easy style. Reissued alongside his forthcoming memoir its focus is on the food that Nigel is passionate about & these recipes are inspiring & accessible ideal for the home cook. Since it's publication in 1998 which tied in with his first TV series stylish & innovative ' Real Food' has become the essential food book to have both on the kitchen shelf & (qualified by his fanmail) on the bedside table. From sausages to ice cream potatoes to garlic the book covers Slater's indispensable signature dishes
- the ones you wouldn't be without for love or money. Based on Nigel Slater's absolute favourite food whether it be The Stickiest Ever Chicken Wings or Baked Goat's Cheese & Pesto in Filo Pastry Smoked Mackerel Dauphinoise or the classic Bacon Butty this classic has gone a long way in at last creating a nation of food lovers. In typically unpretentious style Nigel finds good things to make using mass produced white bread to the finest Italian loaves or with standard English confectionery to real chocolate made from cocoa solids. These recipes are still up-to-the-minute accessible & inspiring. With Nigel's unerring understanding of flavours irresistible simple recipes & passionate lively writing this attractive reissue edition proves that 'REAL FOOD' deserves its place on everyone's kitchen shelf.
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Theres always time for a champion eat. Find the timetag that suits & bring on the quality with this brilliant new cookbook especially designed to suit teenagers hectic lifestyles! Only got 5 minutes to whisk up a quick snack? 15 minutes for a main course to impress the girls? Or maybe a luxurious 30 minutes for a full-on feast? Then this is the book for you! Fifteen-year-old Sam Stern with a little help from his mum Susan shares loads of tasty healthy recipes which you can get on your plate in 5 10 15 20 & 30 minutes. Remember: fast food doesnt have to be junk food. There are recipes for lush time-cheat pizzas home-style kebabs & kievs belting burgers Tex-Mex souffles chocolate pud risottos fruit steak stir-fry tortillas curries smoothies soups mash salads & veg. Over 170 delicious food ideas using real ingredients & simple techniques for veggies meat-eaters & everything in between! Packed with essential cooking time- tricks tips for what to do with leftovers & suggestions for making shopping simple Real Food Real Fast" has got it sorted! So choose your recipe using the coloured timetags slap on some music & get cooking!" ...

Booker focuses his attention on the mother of all environmental scares: global warming. This original book considers one of the most extraordinary scientific & political stories of our time: how in the 1980s a handful of scientists came to believe that mankind faced catastrophe from runaway global warming & how today this has persuaded politicians to land us with what promises to be the biggest bill in history. Christopher Booker interweaves the science of global warming with that of its growing political consequences showing how just when the politicians are threatening to change our Western way of life beyond recognition the scientific evidence behind the global warming theory is being challenged like never before. The book exposes the myth that the global warming theory is supported by a 'consensus of the world's top climate scientists'. It shows how the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is run by a small group of 'global warming' zealots who have repeatedly rigged evidence to support their theory. But the politicians pushed by the media have so fallen for its propaganda that short of dramatic change our Western world now faces an unprecedented disaster. ...

In early 1942 the Germans opened a top-security prisoner-of-war camp in Lower Silesia for captured Allied airmen. Called Stalag Luft III the camp soon came to contain some of the most inventive escapers ever known. They were led by Squadron Leader Roger Bushell code-named ' Big X' who masterminded an attempt to smuggle hundreds of POWs down a tunnel built right under the noses of their guards. The escape would come to be immortalised in the famous film The Great Escape in which the ingenuity & bravery of the men was rightly celebrated. The plan involved multiple tunnels hundreds of forged documents as well as specially made German uniforms & civilian clothing. In this book Guy Walters takes a fresh look at this remarkable event & asks the question what was the true story not the movie version? He also examines what the escape really achieved & the complex nature of the man who led it. The result is an authoritative & ground-breaking re-evaluation of the most iconic escape story of the Second World War. ...

Sixty years ago four men parachuted onto a Norwegian glacier carrying only the most basic equipment. Their mission was to prevent the Nazi regime from building an atomic bomb. Now wilderness expert Ray Mears tells the true story of this gruelling campaign showing how these men's ability to survive in extreme conditions influenced the outcome of the Second World War. The Telemark campaign was an example of the bravery & skill of the SOE trainees. The Norwegians transformed a military disaster into a triumph. This book tells the full story for the first time. ...

The Civil War is shrouded in legend & mythology
- but this new entry in the Real History" series provides a clear fresh view
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First published in 1997 this timely release offers a comprehensive & engaging account of the life & times of this great naval Admiral. Ever since C.S. Forester's fictional hero Horatio Hornblower began to delight & enthral readers there has been speculation as to whether his adventures were based on the career of a real naval officer. Several names were suggested; the general conclusion was that Hornblower was a composite character. However while researching the campaign that resulted in the burning of Washington's public buildings Bryan Perret consulted Forester's Naval War of 1812 & was surprised to discover that the author had been deliberately reticent regarding a Captain James Alexander Gordon RN who had led his squadron up the Potomac. Further inspection of naval records revealed a startling number of parallels between the careers of Gordon & Hornblower. Subsequent research spanning a period of ten years uncovered yet more similarities
- too many in fact to be a matter of simple coincidence. It became apparent that while Forester certainly included other episodes in the Hornblower cycle he was aware of Gordon when the first of his books were written & that when he decided to expand the series he chose Gordon's career as the framework on which his hero's life would be based. As a professional author it was neither surprising that he should conceal the fact nor that he should choose Gordon as his model. Gordon had entered the Royal Navy as a semi-literate eleven-year-old & rose to become Admiral of the Fleet. He took part in major sea battles frigate actions single-ship duels & operations far behind enemy lines. It was the fire of his ships directed against Fort Mc Henry Baltimore that inspired the National Anthem. He was the last Governor of the Royal Naval Hospital at Greenwich & when he died having served for more than seventy five years in the Navy The Times commented that he was' the last of Nelson's captains'. That he should have attracted Forster's attention is not therefore surprising. In telling the largely unknown story of Admiral Gordon's active service career Bryan Perrett has produced a book that will be appreciated by the thousands of readers who have enjoyed the adventures of Horatio Hornblower & his successors. It will also be welcomed by anyone with an interest in the naval warfare of the Napoleonic era while those who take pleasure in biography will find that they have the added bonus of an absorbing literary & historical detective story.
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