How were the ancient wonders of the world built? How many people did it take to build the Great Wall of China & the Sphinx at Giza? This text seeks to answer such questions examining these spectacular feats of engineering & celebrating the achievements of the builders who worked without the aid of modern technology. Expanding on the theme of the traditional Seven Wonders the book broadens the scope to incorporate marvels from around the globe spanning the centuries from the first standing stones of the fifth millennium BC to the Great Temple of the Aztecs in the 16th century AD. The raising of the stones at Stonehenge the erection of Egyptian obelisks the building of Roman roads & the laying out of the Nazca Lines on the face of the Peruvian Desert are all described & explained in the light of archaeological research. The text also features factfiles diagrams photographs & perspective views. ...

Seventy-Two Virgins is a comic political novel with similar appeal to Stephen Fry or Ben Elton written by one of Britain's most popular politicians. It is Boris Johnson's first novel & was widely acclaimed on publication. The American President on a State Visit to Britain is giving a major address to a top-level audience in Westminster Hall. Ferocious security
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- is provided by a joint force of the United States Secret Service & Scotland Yard. The best sharpshooters from both countries are stationed on the roof of the Parliament buildings. Then a stolen ambulance runs into trouble with the Parking Authorities. A hapless Member of Parliament having mislaid his crucial pass is barred from Westminster his bicycle regarded as a potential lethal weapon. & a man going by the name of Jones although born in Karachi successfully slips through the barriers & whole new ball game starts. Despite the united efforts of the finest security minds events begin to spin out of control. A remarkable new worldwide reality television show dominates the airwaves. & the most unlikely heroes emerge...

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The newspapers referred to it as the case of the seventy-seven clocks. There was quite a fuss at the time. We got into terrible trouble. Dear fellow it was one of our most truly peculiar cases. I remember as if it was yesterday. In fact Arthur Bryant remembers very little about yesterday but he does remember the oddest investigation of his career... It was late in 1973. As strikes & blackouts ravaged the country during Edward Heaths Winter of Discontent sundry members of a wealthy aristocratic family were being disposed of in a variety of grotesque ways
- by reptile by bomb by haircut. As the hours of daylight diminish towards Christmas Bryant & May the irascible detectives of Londons controversial Peculiar Crimes Unit know that time is the key
- & time is running out for both the family & the police. Their investigations lead them into a hidden world of class conflict craftsmanship & the secret loyalties of big business. But what have seventy seven ticking clocks to do with it? Now the full story can at last be revealed in this most eerie of adventures that features Arthur Bryant at his rudest John May at his most exasperated & a gallery of colourful bizarre characters who could only make their home in a city like London.

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The third & final novel in Lauren De Stefano's breathtaking dystopian romance series The Chemical Garden Trilogy Time is running out for Rhine. With less than three years left until the virus claims her life Rhine is desperate for answers. Having escaped torment at Vaughn's mansion she finds respite in the dilapidated home of her husband's uncle an eccentric inventor who hates Vaughn almost as much as Rhine does. Rhine's determination to be reunited with her twin brother Rowan increases as each day brings terrifying revelations to light about his involvement in an underground resistance. She realizes must find him before he destroys the one thing they have left: hope. In this breathtaking conclusion to Lauren De Stefano's The Chemical Garden trilogy everything Rhine knows to be true will be irrevocably shattered. But what she discovers along the way has alarming implications for her future
- & about the past her parents never had the chance to explain.
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This book presents a holistic approach to the complete long-term day-to-day care of patients disabled by neurological conditions emphasizing practices that promote physical well-being & minimize secondary complications. It focuses on physical management within the context of the lifestyle of the disabled person & primary caregiver. In addition it highlights the difficulties commonly encountered when implementing a physical management regime & discusses the importance of compromise. ...

Flowing 220 miles from source to the sea the Severn is Britains longest river. The author has followed the Severn along its first 100 or so miles photographing the present day views to compare with the enduring historic pictures which so appealed to Edwardian tourists & travellers. The Severn Plynlimon to Bridgnorth Through Time is the first of two books which give a unique insight into the history of this ever-changing river. The journey starts at the source of the Welsh Afon Hafren (Severn) on the boggy slopes of Plynlimon in the Cambrian Mountains & takes the reader through the Marches & into Shropshire. Reproduced in full colour this is an exciting examination of how the Severn has been immortalised by earlier generations of photographers & is essential reading for anyone who knows & loves this iconic waterway. ...

Popular guide covering the canals & waterways around Birmingham & the River Severn. Colour Ordnance Survey (R) maps clearly show locks towpaths & boating facilities. There are also comprehensive navigational notes as well as descriptions of the towns & villages pubs & restaurants alongside the waterways. In print for over 30 years the Collins/ Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britain's canals & rivers. They are designed for anyone & everyone with an interest in Britain's inland waterways
- from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip as well as walkers cyclists & visitors. The Ordnance Survey (R) Maps have added information showing: * Locks bridges tunnels aqueducts winding holes & towpaths. * Waterpoints sanitary stations pump out facilities & refuse disposal. * Boatyards pubs restaurants & local shops. * Mile markers & milestones (distance in miles & number of locks to strategic points along the waterways). Text
Includes:: * The history & background to each canal. * Local services & places of interest pubs & restaurants & NEW for this edition: postcodes added for each place. * Opportunities for walking & cycling. * NEW for this edition: notes on wildlife to be found along the waterways. Comprehensive navigational notes include: * Maximum

Dimensions & low bridges. * Mileages advice & potential hazards. * Navigation authorities & contact details. Waterways covered in this guide
- River Avon Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) Droitwich Canal Gloucester & Sharpness Canal & the River Severn Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal Stourbridge & Dudley Canals Stratford-on-Avon Canal Worcester & Birmingham Canal.




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This map has been produced by Cycle City Guides" in partnership with Sustrans. It is designed to help you explore the area by bike & features suggested linking routes between National Cycle Routes local attractions & amenities. There are also city inset maps to help guide you through city centres & individual mapped day rides handpicked & ridden by Nick Cotton. Severn & Thames is a truly inspiring area to explore by bicycle. The Cotwolds the UKs largest Area of Outstanding National Beauty the heights of the Mendips hills & the rolling fields of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside are just some of the places to offer spectacular scenery. The whole of this area is scattered with quaint picturesque villages welcoming country pubs & places of historic interest." ...

Get sewing with this gorgeous collection of designs for everyday sewing projects including cushions curtains & corsages. Create original items for your home & wardrobe with Ginny & Alices fabulous stitch & sew designs. Whether you want to upcycle clothes or decorate your home this is packed full of sewing inspiration. Make the most of your textiles with this unique collection of irresistible homestyle projects cleverly combining new & recyled fabrics for vintage homespun & retro results. This title features 25 practical yet pretty projects for yourself & your home include cosy cushions & curtains beautiful table linen & gift bags irresistible handbags & cute cuddly toys. It is packed with ideas & opportunities to make the most of every last scrap of fabric whether its a luscious new fabric a pair of old pyjamas or a thrift store bargain. Simple embroidery skills & patchwork & applique techniques are all fully explained with simple step-by-step photography & easy-to-follow artworks. ...

Sew Iconic: How to Make 10 Classic Hollywood Dresses is a stylish guide to sewing the show-stopping outfits youve always wanted. Whether you saw it worn by Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn Marilyn Monroe or Keira Knightley now you can recreate that fabulous gown & fit it perfectly to your body type & size. Easy-to-follow steps & clear instructions demystify dressmaking for even the novice seamstress. Get ready to make the dress of your Hollywood dreams! ...