This is the nation at the crossroads of ancient trade routes. This is the only comprehensive guide to this former Soviet republic. Samarkand Khiva & Bukhara cities are more than 25 centuries old. These are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This title highlights Tamerlane the Great local traditions Islamic art in Uzbekistan & ancient buildings. Bound by sand & snow fed by meltwater from the Roof of the World the fertile oases across Uzbekistan attracted the greatest travellers & conquerors in history along the fragile threads of the Silk Road. Central to this ancient trade route the turquoise domes of Tamerlanes Samarkand
- some of the worlds most evocative architectural symbols
- & the holy city of Bukhara which boasts a mosque for each day of the year or the desert-girdled khanate of Khiva offer the world a breathtaking architectural legacy. Let the images of ancient Silk Road caravanserais & trading centers capture your imagination through this ground-breaking guide. The precious mosaics ribbed turquoise cupolas & majestic minarets that define the skyline will leave you spellbound.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth" is the massively funny fifth title in the highly-illustrated bestselling & award-winning " Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series by Jeff Kinney. Perfect for both boys & girls of 8+ reluctant readers & all the millions of devoted Wimpy Kid fans out there. You can also discover Greg on the big screen in any one of the three " Wimpy Kid Movie" box office smashes. The massively funny fifth book in the bestselling & award-winning " Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series. Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it's cracked up to be? Suddenly Greg is dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties increased responsibilities & even the awkward changes that come with getting older. & after a fight with his best friend Rowley it looks like Greg is going to have to face the "ugly truth" all by himself... Praise for Jeff Kinney & the " Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series: " The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's " Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series". (" Sun"). " Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet". (" Independent"). " Hilarious!". (" Sunday Telegraph"). " The most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here
- " Diary of a Wimpy Kid"". (" The Big Issue"). As well as being an international bestselling author Jeff Kinney is also an online developer & designer. He is the creator of the children's virtual world poptropica where you can also find the Wimpy Kid boardwalk. He was named one of " Time" magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2009. He lives with his family in Massachusetts USA."
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The Ugly Truth book & CD" is a gorgeous gift edition of the bestselling fifth title in the " Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series by Jeff Kinney. Perfect for holidays & long car journeys! Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it's cracked up to be? Suddenly Greg is dealing with the increased pressures of boy-girl parties increased responsibilities & even the awkward changes that come with getting older. & after a big fight with his best friend Rowley it looks like Greg is going to have to face the "ugly truth" all by himself. Praise for " Diary of a Wimpy Kid": " The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's " Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series". (" Sun"). " Kinney is right up there with JK Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet". (" Independent"). " Hilarious". (" Telegraph"). " The Diary of A Wimpy Kid" series is an international bestseller having sold over 50 million copies worldwide & has now been made into three blockbuster films. The original " Diary of a Wimpy Kid" book has recently won the Blue Peter Award for the Best Children's Book of the Last 10 Years. As well as being a bestselling author Jeff is also an online developer & designer. He lives with his family in Massachusetts USA." ...

In 1960s Santa Teresa California a child is kidnapped & never returned.. . When the case is reopened after twenty years a man
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In 1960s Santa Teresa California a child is kidnapped & never returned.. . When the case is reopened after twenty years a man
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This work takes a look at the formidable U-boat bases & bunkers built on the French coast (Brest Lorient St Nazaire La Pallice Bourdeaux) in Norway (Bergen Trondheim) & Germany (Keil Hamburg Helgoland) & also focuses on the huge Valentin" factory complex at Bremen which manufactured the new type XXI electro-boats. Bunker protective systems such as camouflage light & heavy flak installations & nearby air cover are also covered." ...

This is the fascinating account as told from the German perspective of the Battle of the Atlantic the longest-running continuous military campaign in World War II spanning from 1939 through to Germany's defeat in 1945. At its core was the Allied naval blockade of Germany which was announced the day after the declaration of war although it quickly grew to include Germany's counter-blockade. The name Battle of the Atlantic" was coined by Winston Churchill in 1941 & he famously stated that the U-boats were the only thing that really frightened him. The U-boat war encompassed a campaign that began on the first day of the European war & lasted for six years involved thousands of ships & stretched over thousands of square miles of ocean in more than 100 convoy battles & perhaps 1 000 single-ship encounters. In the 68 months of World War II 2 775 Allied merchant ships were sunk for the loss of 781 U-boats. This is the story of that massive encounter from the German perspective. Published in three volumes this work was compiled under the supervision of the U.S Navy Department & the British Admiralty by Fregattenkapitan Gunther Hessler. The author though without previous experience as a writer had first hand experience of U-boat warfare having commanded a U-boat in 1940 & 1941. For the remainder of the war he was Staff Officer to the Flag Officer commanding U-boats. He had access to German war diaries & other relevant documents concerning U-boat command & this work based on these many documents tells the story entirely from the viewpoint of that comm&. For this reason this work is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of World War II from primary sources & will be of enduring interest to those engaged in attempting to unravel the true nature of submarine warfare in World War II." ...

This is the second of three volumes covering the U-boat campaign in the Atlantic during the Second World War. This is the fascinating account as told from the German perspective of the Battle of the Atlantic the longest-running continuous military campaign in World War II spanning from 1939 through to Germany's defeat in 1945. At its core was the Allied naval blockade of Germany which was announced the day after the declaration of war although it quickly grew to include Germany's counter-blockade. The name Battle of the Atlantic" was coined by Winston Churchill in 1941 & he famously stated that the U-boats were the only thing that really frightened him. The U-boat war encompassed a campaign that began on the first day of the European war & lasted for six years involved thousands of ships & stretched over thousands of square miles of ocean in more than 100 convoy battles & perhaps 1 000 single-ship encounters. In the 68 months of World War II 2 775 Allied merchant ships were sunk for the loss of 781 U-boats. This is the story of that massive encounter from the German perspective. Published in three volumes this work was compiled under the supervision of the U.S Navy Department & the British Admiralty by Fregattenkapitan Gunther Hessler. The author though without previous experience as a writer had first hand experience of U-boat warfare having commanded a U-boat in 1940 & 1941. For the remainder of the war he was Staff Officer to the Flag Officer commanding U-boats. He had access to German war diaries & other relevant documents concerning U-boat command & this work based on these many documents tells the story entirely from the viewpoint of that comm&. For this reason this work is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of World War II from primary sources & will be of enduring interest to those engaged in attempting to unravel the true nature of submarine warfare in World War II." ...

This is the third of three volumes describing U-boat operations in the Atlantic during the Second World War. This is the fascinating account as told from the German perspective of the Battle of the Atlantic the longest-running continuous military campaign in World War II spanning from 1939 through to Germany's defeat in 1945. At its core was the Allied naval blockade of Germany which was announced the day after the declaration of war although it quickly grew to include Germany's counter-blockade. The name Battle of the Atlantic" was coined by Winston Churchill in 1941 & he famously stated that the U-boats were the only thing that really frightened him. The U-boat war encompassed a campaign that began on the first day of the European war & lasted for six years involved thousands of ships & stretched over thousands of square miles of ocean in more than 100 convoy battles & perhaps 1 000 single-ship encounters. In the 68 months of World War II 2 775 Allied merchant ships were sunk for the loss of 781 U-boats. This is the story of that massive encounter from the German perspective. Published in three volumes this work was compiled under the supervision of the U.S Navy Department & the British Admiralty by Fregattenkapitan Gunther Hessler. The author though without previous experience as a writer had first hand experience of U-boat warfare having commanded a U-boat in 1940 & 1941. For the remainder of the war he was Staff Officer to the Flag Officer commanding U-boats. He had access to German war diaries & other relevant documents concerning U-boat command & this work based on these many documents tells the story entirely from the viewpoint of that comm&. For this reason this work is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of World War II from primary sources & will be of enduring interest to those engaged in attempting to unravel the true nature of submarine warfare in World War II." ...

This is a fully illustrated guide to all United States coin issues including early issues of Hawaii & offering the most up-to-date pricing in up to 11 grades. Also included is coinage of the Philippines & Puerto Rico while under U.S. administration. It

Includes:: new territory quarters & America the Beautiful quarters. Clear images accurate prices make U.S. Coin Digest the only reference needed for collecting U.S. coins. It contains: hundreds of impressive images mostly in full-color completely analyzed & updated pricing essential photo grading guide & a handy Glossary of numismatic terms.

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