Autobiography of Llanelli prop, Welsh Rugby Union Board and International Rugby Board member Anthony Buchanan. A behind-the-scenes look at the rugby world that is always laced with humour and often downright hilarious. 47 photographs.

Autobiography of Llanelli prop, Welsh Rugby Union Board and International Rugby Board member Anthony Buchanan. A behind-the-scenes look at the rugby world that is always laced with humour and often downright hilarious. 47 photographs.

A practical and informative guide to structural fire engineeringThis book presents a comprehensive overview of structural fire engineering. An update on the first edition, the book describes new developments in the past ten years, including advanced calculation methods and computer programs. Further additions include: calculation methods for membrane action in floor slabs exposed to fires; a chapter on composite steel-concrete construction; and case studies of stru...

In 1765, when Joseph Rotch sailed across the bay from Nantucket, he brought with him the skills and knowledge to start New Bedford's whaling industry. By 1830 the town was a larger whaling port than Nantucket, with an immense fleet employing more than 10,000 people.

A harrowing and heartwrenching memoir of humanitarian aid worker Jessica Buchanan’s kidnapping by Somali land pirates, her three months in captivity, her rescue by the Navy SEALs, and her husband’s extraordinary efforts to help bring her home.In 2006, twenty-seven-year-old Jessica Buchanan arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, with a teaching degree and long-held dreams of helping to educate African children. By 2009, she had met and married the man of her dreams, a native Sw...

In 'The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time,' readers are invited into a world where the past is brought vividly to life through masterful storytelling and rich, evocative prose. The anthology offers a sweeping panorama of historical narratives, weaving together tales of love, war, class struggle, and societal change. Each story is carefully selected to represent the pinnacle of historical fiction, transcending time and place to deliver poignant reflections on human nature. This collect...

The 'Historical Romances 'Äì Boxed Set' showcases an enthralling tapestry of narratives, intricately weaving the elements of romance and history with unparalleled mastery. Encompassing a sweeping array of literary styles, this collection reflects the elegance of the Regency era, the depth of Victorian sensibilities, and the complexity of pre-modern and modern explorations of love and society. Each story, whether a passionate entanglement or a socially charged discourse, stands out through ...

e-artnow presents to you the collection of carefully selected historical romance novels which will transport you to the time of Ancient Egypt, Medieval Castles, Renaissance Cities, Regency Social Circles and Parisian Belle Époque: Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) The New Abelard: Love in the Times of Cathedrals (Robert Williams Buchanan) Hildebrand: The Days of Queen Elizabeth (Anonymous) Love-at-Arms (Rafael Sabatini) The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) The Princess...

The anthology 'The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time' presents an expansive array of narratives that collectively explore the depths of human experience through the lens of historical fiction. With contributions from a stellar cast of writers, including giants such as Leo Tolstoy and F. Scott Fitzgerald, the collection spans continents and centuries, intricately weaving the personal with the historical in a range of literary styles. From the refined societal observations of Jane Auste...

e-artnow presents to you the collection of the greatest historical novels, the romance stories in the time of Ancient Egypt, Medieval Castles, Renaissance Cities, Regency Social Circles and Parisian Belle Époque: Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) The New Abelard: Love in the Times of Cathedrals (Robert Williams Buchanan) Hildebrand: The Days of Queen Elizabeth (Anonymous) Love-at-Arms (Rafael Sabatini) The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) The Princess of Cleves (Madame...

Embark on a captivating journey through "Love & Passion Through The Ages," a boxed-set anthology that beautifully encapsulates the pervasive themes of love and passion throughout literary history. Ranging from the soul-stirring romances of the Bront√´ sisters to the intricate relational dynamics penned by Henry James, this collection offers an exquisite tapestry of literary styles, reflecting on how love'Äîfervent, unrestrained, or repressed'Äîmanifests in different historical and cultural...

In the "Historical Romances – Boxed Set," a tapestry of eras, cultures, and passions unfolds across time, crafted by some of the finest literary minds. This anthology compiles a diverse selection of tales that explore human relationships within the framework of historical contexts, spanning from the charming refinement of Jane Austen's society to the moral complexities of Tolstoy's Russia. From the restrained romances depicted by the Brontë sisters' Gothic imagination to the meticulous rea...