A breathtaking collection of sea-faring tales. For the first time ever Patrick OBrians famous & much-loved Aubrey-Maturin novels will be available on audio CD
- as omnibus editions & split into seven volumes. Follow the adventures of Jack Aubrey & his ships surgeon Stephen Maturin. Theirs is one of the greatest friendships in all literature. These collections are a perfect tribute to such a literary achievement & a perfect gift for the OBrian enthusiast. Collection Two contains The Mauritius Command Desolation Island & The Fortune of War.
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A second hand Volvo.. .really? Yes! Forget about what you thought you knew
- the right 700 or 900 series could be the best car
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In his first book on Volvo dealing with the F88 & F89 Patrick Dyer took us up to the F88 290 a stop-gap truck brought out while the F10 & F12 range was being developed. These emerged in 1977 in their 'flat-top' versions of enhanced safety cabs that lasted until 1983 the scope of this book. As a direct companion to Patrick's F88 & F89 book this volume is based on a rich selection of photographs many full-page. As previously these include images from the Volvo archive as well as enthusiasts' shots. Volvo F10 & F12 at Work's photographs show many UK operators on the road as well as some continental ones a range that will evoke a host of memories from people in the trucking world. Patrick introduces the major developments & accompanies the photographs with knowledgeable captions. This is a subject particularly close to his heart as he is the proud owner of a 1983 Volvo F12 finished in the livery of Edwin Shirley trucking. ...

First released in 2005 Patrick Dyers popular title has been revised extended & reformatted for this new edition. Between 1965 & 1977 the Swedish manufacturer Volvo produced a staggering 40 000 F88 trucks. Along with Scania Volvo came to dominate the European truck market. Before this revolution trucks were often noisy uncomfortable & liable to break down. Volvo transformed engines gearboxes frames brakes drives & shafts bringing all these components under their own control. This unique position gave them an enviable edge over rivals for quality control & supply. Development work too could proceed without interruption. Wherever trucking work was needed on substantial loads or for long-haul work the F88 was bound to be a serious contender. Patrick Dyer presents the predecessors to the F88 a photographic record of the truck at work in all manner of situations & then deals with the successor F89. His second edition

Includes:: all the original photographs as well as 53 new ones
- including some rarities
- mainly from the Volvo archives. He has added 7 000 words to the text. Patrick Dyer works in motor sport & also holds a Class 1 HGV licence. In companion books for Old Pond he has covered other iconic machines from Scania DAF & Ford.



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Our age is obsessed by the idea of conspiracy. We see it everywhere
- from Pearl Harbour to 9/11 from the assassination of Kennedy
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Cool & eye-catching this Voodoodle multipocket pencil case is a great way of storing & organising all of your pens & school stationery. Features include black zip & inner lining material main compartment with zip rear pocket & front zipped pocket with Velcro fastening flap. ...

This Leading Edge work by Esther & Jerry Hicks who present The Teachings of Abraham[registered]" will help you understand every relationship you are currently involved in as well as every relationship you have ever experienced. This book uncovers a myriad of false premises that are at the heart of every uncomfortable relationship issue & guides you to a clear understanding of the powerful creative Vortex that has already assembled the relationships that you have desired. Abraham will show you how to enter that Vortex where you will rendezvous with everything & everyone you have been looking for." ...

When Ben Tracey sets out with his cousin to spot hen harriers
- a protected bird of prey
- he doesn't expect to stumble upon

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Jackson Meyer has thrown himself into his role as an agent for Tempest the shadowy division of the CIA that handles all time-travel-related threats. Despite his heartbreak at losing the love of his life Jackson has proved himself to be an excellent agent. However all that changes when Holly--the girl he altered history to save--re-enters his life. & when Eyewall an opposing division of the CIA emerges Jackson & his fellow agents find themselves under attack & on the run. Jackson must decide between saving the love of his life & the entire world.. . ...

Queen Victoria is most anxious to enlist everyone who can speak or write to join in checking this mad wicked folly of womens rights with all its attendant horrors on which her poor sex is bent
- 1870 It was a bloody & dangerous war lasting several decades won finally by sheer will & determination in 1928. Drawing on extracts from diaries newspapers letters journals & books Joyce Marlow has pieced together this inspiring poignant & exciting history using the voices of the women themselves. Some of the people & events are well-known but Marlow has gone beyond the obvious particularly beyond London to show us the ordinary women
- middle & working-class who had the breathtaking courage to stand up & be counted
- or just as likely hectored or pelted with eggs. These women were clever & determined knew the power of humour & surprise & exhibited unladylike passion & bravery. Joyce Marlows anthology is lively comprehensive surprising & triumphant.


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