In 1970 at the height of the Cold War the young Sandhurst-trained Sultan Qaboos of Oman with secret British military backing took on the communist rebels in a fierce but little known war. Along with regular British Army & contract officers the SAS played a key role in this bitterly fought but ultimately successful campaign. The value of winning the Hearts & Minds of the local population was quickly recognised & this is where a select band of Royal Army Veterinary Corps officers came in. The local economy was a primitive one based on agriculture & the author freshly qualified & by his own admission somewhat naive particularly in military matters found himself solely responsible for the veterinary care of a territory the size of Hungary. Attached to A Squadron 22 SAS Andrew Higgins learnt how to respond to the Jebali peoples love & concern for their animals who provided their livelihood
- goats camels sheep & cattle. Then there were the Sultans horses dogs birds & even bears. His first-hand experiences & anecdotes of life dealing with every level of Omani society from rulers to black slaves & their varied livestock make for wonderfully atmospheric & often amusing reading. In short With the SAS & Other Animals is an unusual & potent mix of Special Forces action & veterinary experiences. Readers may well conclude that it really shouldnt have happened to a vet even in a desert war!
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Be wary of the people no one wants on their team the ones who are too small too slow & not very capable. The unwanted have a built-in motivation to do whatever it takes to succeed that those who are picked first do not have. This is a story of such a person & what he did to find his place at the top of the world in his sport. Im that person & this book is an introduction to what Ive learned. I believe there is a mental system that when used will speed up the process of getting to the winners circle. I am well aware that there are many fine self-improvement books available. Psychologists motivational speakers religious leaders & business professionals write them. A competitor writes this one. The Mental Management (R) System is not based on psychology instead it is 100% based on competition. I did my apprenticeship in the arena of Olympic pressure. My credibility is not based on the courses I took in college; its in my gold medals & the medals of my students. Its not theory; its simply what works. My goal in this book is to share with you the mental techniques that I have discovered & used to win. ...

Witham Through Time illustrates the history of this historic town from its Saxon origins through to the present day. This book demonstrates how the town has changed & yet how little it has altered over the years since photographers started recording the many street scenes for posterity. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept photos which have come from postcard collections & personal albums the reader can achieve a reliable view of the local history & may even remember some of the buildings appearing in the more recent photographs. The images also show how photography has continually evolved to keep up with an ever changing society. Witham Through Time offers something for everyone whether they have lived in the area all their lives or whether they are just visiting this busy market town for the first time. ...

A stunning debut YA novel destined to blow the dystopian genre wide open
- The Handmaids Tale for a new generation. This
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Winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2010! The misadventures of Tallulah Casey... Hilarious new series from Queen of Teen
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Abandoned. Olivia Copley is an orphan. Sent to live with her uncle the ruthless mine owner Hesley Mexton she soon discovers that a house ruled by men can not only be desperate: it can be cruel. Humiliated. A new governess Harriet Trent offers Olivia a glimpse of hope. But Harriets past is full of secrets & alone & without protection Olivia realises that Hexley Mexton will take full advantage of her vulnerability
- despite her governesss protests. Determined. Starved of love Harriet & Olivia form a bond that helps them to endure their harsh conditions. But when forced to fight for their freedom will they survive in the outside world & find the courage to defy the man that seeks to hold them captive?
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Most people are both repelled & intrigued by the images of cold-blooded conscienceless murderers that increasingly populate our movies television programs & newspaper headlines. With their flagrant criminal violation of society's rules serial killers like Ted Bundy & John Wayne Gacy are among the most dramatic examples of the psychopath. Individuals with this personality disorder are fully aware of the consequences of their actions & know the difference between right & wrong yet they are terrifyingly self-centered remorseless & unable to care about the feelings of others. Perhaps most frightening they often seem completely normal to unsuspecting targets
- & they do not always ply their trade by killing. Presenting a compelling portrait of these dangerous men & women based on 25 years of distinguished scientific research Dr Robert D. Hare vividly describes a world of con artists hustlers rapists & other predators who charm lie & manipulate their way through life. Are psychopaths mad or simply bad? How can they be recognized? & how can we protect ourselves? This book provides solid information & surprising insights for anyone seeking to understand this devastating condition.
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Dr Anya Crichton pathologist & forensic physician is back on another chilling case that will stretch her forensic talents to the limit. This time Anya is on the trail of a violent serial rapist. Suspicion immediately falls on the deviant Geoffrey Willard recently released from prison after serving a full term for the brutal rape & murder of a fourteen year old girl. As Anya delves deeper into a myriad of forensic evidence she begins to suspect that Willard is innocent. When two of the victims are later stabbed to death a blood-smeared shirt holds the key to the truth. Only the killer knows that Anya has made a mistake. One that could prove fatal... ...

Jack Reacher walks alone. No job no ID no last known address. But he never turns down a plea for help. Now a woman tracks him down. A woman serving at the very heart of US power. A woman who needs Reachers assistance in her new job. Her job? Protecting the Vice-President of the United States. Her problem? Someone wants the VP dead. ...

Twelve-year-old Parisian boy Louis Whittaker has a lot on his plate
- his parents are locked in a custody battle over him & his
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