This is a new luxury touchy-feely book perfect for little princesses everywhere. It follows the beautiful princesses as they ...

Dodge Hanley is a private investigator who doesn't let rules get it in his way That's why he's the first person Caroline King
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A Humphrey Bogart comes along only once in a century: someone who isnt conventionally handsome or particularly versatile but who can convince an audience that whatever character hes playing is of great importance because he represents something vital about themselves & their time. He honed his craft for years in the theatre only becoming a star at the age of 42 as Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon". In the 16 years that were left to him he made an indelible mark on movies
- such that film-makers as diverse as Woody Allen & Jean-Luc Godard paid homage to him in their films. At the heart of this biography is Bogeys love affair with the 19-year-old Lauren Bacall who stole " To Have & Have Not"
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- by lolling in a doorway tossing insolent remarks & teaching him to put his lips together & whistle."


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As Harold Davis fell under heavy machine-gun fire his body riddled with bullet wounds & life seemingly slipping away from him he could not have realised that he was one of the Korean Wars fortunate soldiers. American medics sprang into action & against all odds saved the plucky young Scot a man who proved tougher than the bullets the brutal enemy showered him with. Unlike tens of thousands of American & British troops fighting in the notorious 1950s war he lived to tell the tale of his horrific experiences on the front line. Now for the first time in Tougher than Bullets" the " Black Watch" hero shares his vivid & harrowing memories of life in one of the bloodiest wars of his generation. A remarkable character Davis was pieced back together during the course of almost two years in recovery & defied doctors to return to his pre-war love of football & build a career as one of Scotlands most feared & revered defenders at Rangers Football Club." ...

This is a second enjoyable helping of rural life in France from the author of A Year in Provence". Skulking through customs with a suitcase full of truffles toads singing the Marseillaise taking pastis lessons & finding gold at the bottom of the garden
- you might think there is little time left for pleasures of the table. " Toujours Provence" proves that while you might not be able to get away from it all you can have fun trying."
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Le Tour 100 is a unique & stunning visual reference to the world's greatest race. With 100 computer-generated artworks detailing ...

In this updated edition of the highly acclaimed Tour de France" Graeme Fife sets the 2012 race in the context of the events remarkable history stretching back to July 1903. Combining meticulous research with a pacy narrative style he penetrates the mystique of the race & paints a colourful picture of the men whose exploits have given the Tour an enduring universal appeal. Moreover the book now celebrates a truly historic event: the 99th edition of the race was won for the first time by a Briton. Bradley Wiggins pedalled into the record books in company with his teammates Christopher Froome who came second & Mark Cavendish the current world road race champion whose 23 stage wins make him the Tours most prolific sprinter. Laced with tales of great solo rides amazing fortitude terrible misfortune & triumph " Tour de France" is the definitive account of this extraordinary competition. Named one of the top-five sports books of the year by both " The Independent" & " The Times" it is the essential guide to the Tour." ...

From its humble origins over a century ago to its present day glory the Tour de France has always been a race that has inspired fascination. The exploits of the riders
- Tommy Simpson's death of the slopes of Mont Ventoux Lance Armstrong's controversial career & Bradley Wiggins' historic win
- continue to enthral audiences worldwide. With unequalled access to the race's archives & a chronological approach building to the present day this beautifully illustrated book commemorates the 100th race in style. The rivalries passion & drama of the world's greatest cycling challenge are revealed through entertaining & authoritative commentary & breathtaking official photography. Featuring unique 2012 race content including Bradley Wiggins' 2012 victory; route maps; profiles of key riders & a section dedicated to the vital statistics of every race Tour de France is the definitive up-to-date account of this historic event.

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The Tour de France is one of the most prestigious & physically challenging sporting events in the world & is the jewel in professional cycling's crown. This pocket-sized miscellany is packed with the Tour's most memorable moments with curious facts amazing anecdotes & intriguing statistics from over a century of unforgettable racing. ...

Having started in 1903 as a publicity stunt for an ailing French newspaper the Tour de France is now the worlds greatest sporting spectacle. Back then cyclists raced alone through the night sometimes at the risk of being beaten up. Todays riders pedal 3 500 km around the French countryside cheered on by huge roadside crowds & accompanied by the mighty caravan of media sponsors & support staff that keeps the wheels turning. But one thing hasnt changed: the Tour remains just as awe-inspiring a test of extreme mental & physical stamina as it has always been. The Tour de France. to the Bitter End" is the best of over a century of " Guardian" & " Observer" Tour reporting with pieces from Christopher Brasher Michael Davie Geoffrey Nicholson William Fotheringham Richard Williams Phil Liggett & many other writers seduced by the power of the peloton." ...