Britain has not been successfully invaded since 1066; nor in nearly 1 000 years has it known a true revolution
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Winner of the British Army Military Book of the Year 2011 The story of one of the most brutal battles in modern history -- fought at a major turning point of the Second World War. Kohima. In this remote Indian village near the border with Burma a tiny force of British & Indian troops faced the might of the Imperial Japanese Army. Outnumbered ten to one the defenders fought the Japanese hand to hand in a battle that was amongst the most savage in modern warfare. A garrison of no more than 1 500 fighting men desperately short of water & with the wounded compelled to lie in the open faced a force of 15 000 Japanese. They held the pass & prevented a Japanese victory that would have proved disastrous for the British. Another six weeks of bitter fighting followed as British & Indian reinforcements strove to drive the enemy out of India. When the battle was over a Japanese army that had invaded India on a mission of imperial conquest had suffered the worst defeat in its history. Thousands of men lay dead on a devastated landscape while tens of thousands more Japanese starved in a catastrophic retreat eastwards. They called the journey back to Burma the Road of Bones as friends & comrades committed suicide or dropped dead from hunger along the jungle paths. Fergal Keane has reported for the BBC from conflicts on every continent over the past 25 years & he brings to this work of history not only rigorous scholarship but a raw understanding of the pitiless nature of war. It is a story filled with vivid characters: the millionaires son who refused a commission & was awarded a VC for his sacrifice in battle the Roedean debutante who led a guerrilla band in the jungle & the General who defied the orders of a hated superior in order to save the lives of his men. Based on original research in Japan Britain & India Road of Bones is a story about extraordinary courage & the folly of imperial dreams. ...

Gotrek & Felix race to the dwarf hold at Karak Kadrin finding it besieged by one of the grand armies of Chaos under the command of Warlord Garmr. When King Ungrim Ironfist speaks of the legendary ' Road of Skulls' & of the hated foe's attempts to open a portal into the Realm of Chaos Gotrek senses that a great doom awaits him
- though it may not be the one he would choose for himself. As the king's own son leads his army of Slayers to fulfil an ancient prophecy it seems that Garmr's hour of victory may be at h&...
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This is the second part of John Masters autobiography: how he fought with his Gurkha regiment during World War II until his promotion to command one of the Chindit columns behind enemy lines in Burma. Written by a bestselling novelist at the height of his powers it is an exceptionally moving story that culminates in him having to personally shoot a number of wounded British soldiers who cannot be evacuated before their position is overrun by the Japanese. It is an uncomfortable reminder that Churchills obsession with special forces squandered thousands of Allied lives in operations that owed more to public relations than strategic calculation. This military & moral odyssey is one of the greatest of World War II frontline memoirs. ...

This text takes a comprehensive look at training for competitive long-distance racing containing charts schedules & checklists to guide the runner in organizing his or her training. Runners select a goal racing distance then learn how to prepare for success at this chosen distance by using a mix of five workouts: long runs tempo runs VO2 max workouts basic speed sessions & recovery runs. An individualized programme can be created by adjusting the training schedules provided for common race distances: 5K 8K to 10K 15K to half marathon marathon & cross country. Included with each of the five training schedules are racing tactics mental tips & lessons from world-class runners. ...

From Devon to Northumberland & from East Anglia to Snowdonia these 42 detailed routes take you on some of the most interesting roads for riding imaginable. Roads that make you want to go back & ride them again & again
- from little used mountain passes with tight hairpins to open twisting traffic free enjoyment & all through stunning countryside. The routes cover all types of terrain & vary in length from as little as ten miles to about 80. Some are included for the riding challenges they offer others for the fantastic views some take you to out of the way & remote places you would be unlikely to find unaided whilst others are close to major centres but all will give you that wonderful sense of freedom & enjoyment that can only be gained from riding. The book is wire bound so it will easily fit in a map pocket or tank bag & all the routes are printed in easy to follow symbols to help the rider navigate whilst on the move. The essential guide for anyone going touring in England & Wales. Its features easy to follow maps & full directions for sportsbike tourer & classic riders. It fits in map pockets for navigating on the move. It

Includes:: information on things to see & where to stop on the road. It is designed for the motorcyclist.


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No longer the well-beloved Louis XV is becoming ever more unpopular
- the huge expense of his court & decades of costly warfare
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THE ROAD TO DUNE is a compilation of material celebrating
- & adding to
- the epic Dune novels. In this fascinating volume the

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General Mac Kenzie Hawkins is a living military legend a hero & a rogue. When he gets kicked out of the army for conduct unbecoming to an officer his options are limited
- but not for long. He has a plan a plan so ambitious it will shock the world & make him a very rich man: he is going to get $400 million
- a dollar from every Catholic in the world. & hes going to do it by kidnapping the Pope...

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Based on his consultancy experience with churches & dioceses over the last three years & further research on the causes of church growth Bob Jacksons new book shows how the Church at parish diocesan & national level can overturn its old cycle of decline & begin a new cycle of growth. At its heart this book is about how local churches can thrive & grow in the early twenty-first century. Part 1 outlines the current context offering a sharp analysis behind the reasons for church growth & decline. Part 2 describes churches which are already experiencing growth both in numerical & ministry strength. It looks at lessons learnt & what is at the heart of a resurgent thriving Church. Parts 3 & 4 set out workable strategies & unpacks ways in which human & financial resources can be deployed to support & sustain the growth of the local church. This is not about glib short-term solutions promising quick results. The goal of this book is to help transform fragile signs of hope for the Church into a solid road to growth. ...