1796: Nathan Peake captain of the frigate Unicorn is sent with a small squadron into the Adriatic to help bring Venice into an Italian alliance against the French. He establishes a British naval presence harrying the French corsairs that swarm out of Ancona in Italy. While Nathan confronts the politics of intrigue poison & the stiletto in Venice his mission is further complicated by the arrival of Napoleon Bonapartes aide de camp Junot. Recognising Nathan as the American who saved Bonapartes life in Paris Junot invites him to army headquarters where he unwillingly joins the French in a victorious battle against the Austrians. Meanwhile in Venice French troops move into the city & a new revolutionary government takes power. Nathan learns that Bonaparte is negotiating a peace deal with the Austrians
- Britains only remaining ally. Worse the Spanish are about to ally with the French. Nathan returns to the Unicorn & rejoins Nelson for the decisive Battle of St Vincent against the entire Spanish fleet.
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This vibrant series covers over 170 destinations worldwide including our new range of UK specific titles from cosmopolitan urban delights to sun-kissed beach idylls. Bursting with insightful & easily accessible information these guides are full of practical information on how to make the most of a city break or longer holiday. Compact format quickly locates the top must see & do attractions. This title spans a wide range of destinations including those served by budget airlines. It

Includes:: the most comprehensive list of UK city titles currently available. It contains practical listings to suit varied budgets & tastes. It offers imaginative suggestions that reveal each destinations hidden gems. It is organised by recognisable areas making orientation easy.

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Windsor Castle is the largest & oldest occupied castle in existence. It is the home of the Queen & with its skyline of battlements turrets & great Round Tower it is instantly recognisable throughout the world. Visitors have been admitted to the Castle since the eighteenth century & in this flowing & well-researched account John Martin Robinson traces the buildings 1 000 years of history. He describes how William the Conquerors impenetrable fortification became in time a medieval hunting lodge a private retreat & a magnificent State residence. His final chapter describes the official engagements that form part of the Queens diary each year & for this new expanded edition he also

Includes:: a full account of the much-praised restoration work that was carried out after the fire in 1992. New illustrations have also been added to the final chapter & throughout the book there are excellent reproductions of the priceless works of art that form part of the Royal Collection & the superb rooms in which they are displayed. The authors lively writing style & the wide variety of the illustrations make this title both an ideal introduction to the history of the Castle & an attractive souvenir for the many visitors of all nationalities who come to Windsor each year.

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When a storm sweeps through the country Asa wakes up the next day to find that his town is almost unrecognisable
- trees have fallen
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When a storm sweeps through the country Asa wakes up the next day to find that his town is almost unrecognisable
- trees have fallen
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The 1 wine book--now updated! The art of winemaking may be a time-honored tradition dating back thousands of years but today wine is trendier & hotter than ever. Now wine experts & authors Ed Mc Carthy & Mary Ewing-Mulligan have revised their popular Wine For Dummies to deliver an updated down-to-earth look at whats in whats out & whats new in wine. Wine enthusiasts & novices raise your glasses! The 1 wine book has been updated! If youre a connoisseur Wine For Dummies will get you up to speed on whats in & help you take your hobby to the next level. If youre new to the world of wine it will clue you in on what youve been missing & show you how to get started. It begins with the basic types of wine how wines are made & more. Then it gets down to specifics like navigating restaurant wine lists deciphering wine labels dislodging stubborn corks & so much more.

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This is an indispensable book for every wine lover from some of the world's greatest experts. Where do wine grapes come from & how are they related to each other? What is the historical background of each grape variety? Where are they grown? What sort of wines do they make & most importantly what do they taste like? Using the most cutting-edge DNA analysis & detailing almost 1 400 distinct grape varieties as well as myriad correct (and highlighting almost as many incorrect) synonyms this particularly beautiful book

Includes:: revelatory grape family trees & a rich variety of illustrations from Viala & Vermorel's seminal ampelography with century-old illustrations. Combining Jancis Robinson's world view nose for good writing & good wines with Julia Harding's expertise & attention to detail plus Dr Vouillamoz's unique level of scholarship Wine Grapes" offers essential & original information in greater depth & breadth than has ever been available before. A book for wine students wine experts & wine lovers everywhere."

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The perfect gift for Mothers Day
- 60 brilliant ALL NEW cartoons from Andy Riley celebrating the special one. Affectionate witty
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A powerful & moving chronicle of the different ways in which members of a small Trinidadian community Bonasse hold on to their identity as they find themselves caught up in change & corruption. Bolo is a champion stick fighter tall good looking & the fastest strongest & bravest of al the young men in Bonasse. When time & time again he sees his people humiliated by American troops his instincts as a leader prevail. But the stand he makes takes on bizarre & tragic forms. Introduction by Marjorie Thorpe. ...

Helene is a troubled young girl. Neglected by her self-absorbed mother & her adored but distant father she longs for love & for freedom. As first the Great War & then the Russian Revolution rage in the background she grows from a lonely melancholy child to an angry young woman intent on destruction. The Wine of Solitude is a powerful tale of an unhappy family in difficult times & a woman prepared to wreak a shattering revenge. ...