Great Power Strategy in Asia, 1905-2005 analyzes the enduring themes underlying the strategic struggles in East Asia, beginning with the crucial event of the 1904-5 Russo-Japanese War.Jonathan Bailey clearly shows why military history is highly relevant in understanding today’s strategic problems, and how the most important areas of current affairs have their roots in often forgotten corners of military history. He makes his powerful case in three clear sections:...

Mystery solved - this is a great read!Written in a jaunty style which relies upon internal rhymes and humour to drive it along, this is a hugely entertaining read for youngsters - and maybe those adults who still enjoy a bit of escapism!It is pitched firmly at a primary school audience, yet 'Martin Mallory Solves a Mystery' still manages to answer perhaps the most vexing question facing mankind today... but it wouldn't be fair to reveal either the nature of the mystery itse...

Ian Carter is dissatisfied with his current job in the tobacco industry until he is offered a job at Global Tobacco. At the start, everything seems perfect—a new house, a new job, a boss who has ethical standards. Then employees begin to die in mysterious circumstances. In the tobacco fields in Malawi, Mbwana is getting sicker and sicker. His dreams are haunted by a dead girl and a man who won't leave him alone. Ramia has returned. But he is no longer the man they remember -he is something...

A landscape of great natural beauty, Utah’s red rock country is a place where the passage from deep time to the present is revealed in stunningly sculpted and colorful geological strata that span 350 million years of Earth’s history. At the heart of this dramatic landscape is the Greater San Rafael Swell—a land of both geologic and human tumult.Natural and human history come together in The Greater San Rafael Swell, which spans much of Emery County in Utah. Authors Stephen...

Unlock the secrets to financial freedom with "Passive Income Through Fixer-Upper Properties" - a comprehensive guide to generating passive income through fixer-upper properties. This book is a treasure trove of practical advice, real-world examples, and step-by-step strategies for transforming dilapidated houses into lucrative rental or resale assets. Here's a little of what you'll discover inside this book: - Identifying Profitable Fixer-Upper Properties - Evaluating the Potential ROI of ...

British Generals in Blair's Wars is based on a series of high profile seminars held in Oxford in which senior British officers, predominantly from the army, reflect on their experience of campaigning. The chapters embrace all the UK's major operations since the end of the Cold War, but they focus particularly on Iraq and Afghanistan. As personal testimonies, they capture the immediacy of the authors' thoughts at the time, and show how the ideas of a generation of senior British officers de...

Brought to you by PenguinDIVE IN TO THE FEEL-GOOD ROM-COM OF THE YEAR.It's New Year's Eve and Josh has a high-flying proposal planned.An exclusive pod on the London Eye, with champagne, truffles and the ring.It's perfect.Until she says no.And they have to spend the next 29 excruciating minutes alone together.By the time Josh is back on the ground, his whole life is up...

Miranda Dickinson's Somewhere Beyond the Sea is a sparkling tale of love, life and finding magic where you least expect it.Selected as one of Heat magazine's Hot Books - five stars.Can you fall in love with someone before you’ve even met?Seren MacArthur is living a life she never intended. Trying to save the Cornish seaside business her late father built – while grieving for his loss – she has put her own ...

What if Mr Right was right in front of you all along? Escape with the laugh out loud brand-new romantic comedy from the Sunday Times bestselling author!‘Swoops you up and fills your heart with such joy’ Giovanna Fletcher, bestselling author of Some Kind of Wonderful and Eve of Man‘It might be the funniest and most relatable of ALL BOOKS EVER’ Lucy Vine, bestselling author of Hot Mess

She has a dream... now she's going to live it!When her beloved grandmother, Marnie, passes away, Laurel is left with a small inheritance and a note telling her to follow her dreams. As she and Marnie always did in difficult times, Laurel turns to her ABBA albums and her favourite film, Mamma Mia! Without pausing for thought, she grabs her passport, dons her best dungarees, and jets off to Skopelos for her own Meryl-inspired adventure...Laurel books...

A joyful love story set against the backdrop of lockdown – perfect for fans of The FlatshareDo you believe in love before first sight?Lockdown is putting Sophia’s life on pause – just as she planned to put herself out there and meet someone. When the first clap for the keyworkers rings out around her courtyard, she’s moved to tears for all kinds of reasons.Jack is used to living life to the fullest. He’s going stir-crazy after just days iso...

Some people go looking for love. Others crash right into it.‘Funny and smart – a breath of fresh air!’ Claire FrostZara Khoury believes in love – so much so that she flies from Dubai to Liverpool to be with a man she barely knows. It’s a risk, but she’s certain that uprooting her life for Nick is the new start she needs.Jim Glover is stuck. Since his Dad died, he’s put his dreams aside and stayed at home in Liverpool to care for his...