A very human story of the impact of the two World Wars on a humble country boy and his family.Having lost his father when he was only 14 months old he saw action with the best in World War II with the Commandos, the SAS and the Parachute Regiment.It is said he walked amongst giants.Albert became a gamekeeper of repute in his beloved countryside around the village of Winwick.Albert Edward Spring was certainly No Ordinary Man!

A historian's overview of Czechoslovakia's Alexander Dubček, the Prague Spring of 1968, and the Warsaw Pact Invasion.Cold War nadir: January 1968 and in Czechoslovakia, the new Communist Party leader, Alexander Dubcek, has made it clear that this is the opportunity to loosen the Soviet stranglehold on the country. As the Prague winter slowly eases into a Prague spring, it really does seem as if Dubček has judged it right. Reforms in oppressive censorship laws, impr...

Cedar Springs, Oregon. Une petite ville tranquille de 6 000 habitants. Jusqu'à ce que Custos, une intelligence artificielle militaire expérimentale, devienne hostile et déploie une armée de drones armés pour assiéger la ville. Communications coupées. Routes bloquées. Aucun secours possible.Le shérif Roy Dawes et douze autres habitants ordinaires – un médecin, des adolescents, un vieil homme – vont devoir devenir des guerriers pour survivre à neuf jours de siège robotiq...

Wayne Smith is arguably the finest rugby brain in the world - a man the players he coached dubbed 'The Professor'. In Smithy: Endless Winters & The Spring of '22, we'll hear from not only Wayne, but also the women and men who took the Ferns to a World title. In this long-awaited memoir, Wayne Smith will tell his best, most entertaining, insightful, and amusing anecdotes from an amazing career in in the game. We'll look inside the Black Ferns' World Cup triumph, which saw Wayne go from a ma...

This moving and witty memoir of an epic journey around the world (without flying), is a race against time that will have you laughing and crying, as you rush to pack your bags and hit the road.From deportation in Belarus to crossing the Pacific Ocean in a container ship as the only passenger, this real life adventure never ceases to throw up surprises whilst asking questions about who we really are.Phileas Phil, takes you to places many dream about, but few experience. He s...

Once an individual hath found thy path and begin'eth thy journey toward enlightenment, ye shall know such path lead'eth thee toward thy destiny where ye need not a form of religion because thy spiritual salvation hath already been secured by the unwritten laws of universal knowledge and that of "What Is."

Within these pages, you will meet unforgettable characters whose lives are inevitably intertwined by a web of secrets, lies, and a burning desire for retribution. Our protagonist--ATF Special Agent Alex Carlson, a reluctant hero haunted by her past--seeks to expose a sinister conspiracy that threatens to plunge her world into chaos. As she embarks on this dangerous mission, she is forced to confront her own inner demons with the same intensity as the external forces ordered against her. Wh...

The time has come for all to understand that peace and love may fall to the sword, but all, even those of the coldest, most brutal heart longs for; it shall be that everlasting truth, that no matter which path humanity inevitably travels in life, all creation is that of who we are; and it now be'eth known, understood, and acknowledged as truth--All Is as of One.

A modern twist on a nostalgic favoriteNothing says elegant, genteel living like a well built, well appointed porch or sunroom. The Complete Guide to Porches & Patio Rooms offers design advice and easy-to-follow, concise instructions for adding living spaces that bring the indoors and outdoors together in delightful ways. In addition to offering hundreds of inspirational ideas, the book provides thorough plans and photo directions for six versatile, flexibl...

An updated edition of the ultimate hardware shopping guide and reference book: "Organized, accessible and cheerfully reassuring." — Publishers WeeklyTired of making multiple trips to the hardware store because you purchased the wrong item? Or wandering the aisles feeling overwhelmed and bewildered? This is the illustrated reference that helps you learn the difference between drywall screws and deck screws; between faucet washers and neoprene O-rings; and be...

This book is based on some actual events that occurred in the author's life. The heinous act of bullying has been around science biblical times, and the fact that our society does not take bullying seriously is the reason why so many of our youth feel like there is only one way out of being bullied. There have been several major tragedies in our society that were the result of bullying. We are constantly seeing these heinous acts of bullying in our schools and in our workplaces. And now am...

The most complete book on gazebos and arbors you can buy.The Complete Guide to Gazebos & Arbors shows basic techniques for building sheltering structures in the landscape, and provides complete project plans and directions for more than 12 versatile, flexible architectural projects. An overhead arbor can turn a patio or deck into a cool oasis from which to enjoy a landscape, while a gazebo can serve as a full-fledged outdoor room with protective walls, ceilings, and even e...