In this inspirational memoir, internationally bestselling author David Vann tells the true story of building his own sailing ship & of the disastrous voyage that ensues. As a thirty-year-old tourist in Turkey, David Vann stumbles across the steel frame of a ninety-foot sailboat & decides to fulfill a long-buried dream: he will rebuild the boat. From friends, family, & credit cards, he borrows $150, 000 to construct the ship & achieve his ambition. However, when the Turkish builders take shameless advantage of him, eventually charging him over $500, 000, Vann finds himself on the edge of financial ruin & decides to start a chartering business. Battling with construction nightmares, spiraling debts & freak storms, Vann begins to wonder if he is merely repeating his father`s failures at sea, & a career that led to tragedy. At once a page-turning memoir of adventure on the open ocean & a tale of one man`s attempt to overcome fate & realise his dream, A Mile Down is an unforgettable story of struggle & redemption by a writer of rare power. ...

In this inspirational memoir, internationally bestselling author David Vann tells the true story of building his own sailing ship & of the disastrous voyage that ensues. As a thirty-year-old tourist in Turkey, David Vann stumbles across the steel frame of a ninety-foot sailboat & decides to fulfill a long-buried dream: he will rebuild the boat. From friends, family, & credit cards, he borrows $150, 000 to construct the ship & achieve his ambition. However, when the Turkish builders take shameless advantage of him, eventually charging him over $500, 000, Vann finds himself on the edge of financial ruin & decides to start a chartering business. Battling with construction nightmares, spiraling debts & freak storms, Vann begins to wonder if he is merely repeating his father`s failures at sea, & a career that led to tragedy. At once a page-turning memoir of adventure on the open ocean & a tale of one man`s attempt to overcome fate & realise his dream, A Mile Down is an unforgettable story of struggle & redemption by a writer of rare power. ...

This is a unique study of the conflict of 1914-18 on l&, sea & in the air, through maps, diagrams & illustrations. Within the scope of some 250 maps, Arthur Banks has presented both broad general surveys of political & military strategy, & the most closely researched details of major individual campaigns & engagements. These are supplemented by comprehensive analysis of military strengths & command structures & illustrations. ...

A Millimetre of Dust is the story of a journey from Cape Town to the Northern Cape & back to visit some world-class Stone Age archaeological sites. In the tradition of writers such as Barry Lopez, W.G. Sebald, Gary Snyder & Bruce Chatwin, this travel memoir combines extensive research with personal narrative to explore how a particular woman s experience raises questions that are political, ecological, & philosophical. The sense of deep time which places such as Wonderwerk Cave or Kathu Townlands evoke is presented amid contemporary concerns from the domestic immediacies of small children on a long trip to intense disquiet about the local impact of global climate change. As in many travellers tales, the protagonist leaves home, discovers unfamiliar territory, & returns with an altered view of her place in the world. At Wonderwerk Cave the duration of a human life measures just one millimetre of dust in the deep, long accumulation of sediment, yet each breath we take is a link to those who came before us, & to all beings. ...

In April 2006 a small British peace-keeping force was sent to Helmand province in southern Afghanistan. Within weeks they were cut off & besieged by some of the world`s toughest fighters: the infamous Taliban, who were determined to send the foreigners home again. Defence Secretary John Reid had hoped that Operation Herrick 4 could be accomplished without a shot being fired; instead, the Army was drawn into the fiercest fighting it had seen for fifty years. Millions of bullets & thousands of lives have been expended since then in an under-publicized but bitter conflict whose end is still not in sight. Some people consider it the fourth Anglo-Afghan War since Victorian times. How on earth did this happen? & what is it like for the troops on the front line of the ` War on Terror`? James Fergusson takes us to the dark heart of the battle zone. Here, in their own words & for the first time, are the young veterans of Herrick 4. Here, unmasked, are the civilian & military officials responsible for planning & executing the operation. Here, too, are the Taliban themselves, to whom Fergusson gained unique & extraordinary access. Controversial, fascinating & occasionally downright terrifying, ”A Million Bullets” analyses the sorry slide into war in Helmand & asks this most troubling question: could Britain perhaps have avoided the violence altogether? ...

Enter an incredible world of magical beasts, dare to draw near to their captivating powers, & discover the spellbinding stories of 16 favourite mythical creatures from around the world. Venture into this world & you`ll discover why griffins collect a gem called agate, how to put out dragon fire, how mischievous elves can cause terrible nightmares, & much, much more. A Miscellany of Magical Beasts is a beautiful, luxurious gift book showcasing a fascinating menagerie of creatures from the world`s timeless mythologies & legends. Presented in an incredible package with spectacular cover finishes, it is sure to be treasured by fantasy enthusiasts. Each beast is beautifully illustrated with rich, enchanting artworks, accompanied by amazing facts. Five feature spreads take a different approach to each particular beast
- including a gleaming guide to the world`s dragons & an enchanting introduction to elf spells & tricks. Imaginative flourishes such as cutaways showing constellations (see where Pegasus`s story ends), & a die-cut linking the lustrous feathers of the phoenix with those of the terrifying harpies, make this a truly inspiring exploration of some wonderfully strange creatures. List of beasts included: phoenix, harpy, griffin, Pegasus, dragons, elves, unicorn, centaur, mermaids & mermen, werewolf, troll, sphinx, basilisk, Cerberus, giant, chimera
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Master the art of mixology with these easy infographic cocktail recipes. Preparing a first-class cocktail relies upon understanding the ingredients & the complex alchemy of how they work together. In this book, each beautifully designed infographic presents the measurements in easy-to-see glass proportions & instructs on which garnish & type of glass should be used for each drink. From coolers & coladas to slings, sours & screws, this book

Includes:: over 200 recipes for both old favourites & modern inventions. An informative introduction gives details on equipment needed, glassware, bar stocking & the basic techniques to get you started. Whether you like Gin, Tequila, Rum, Vodka, Champagne or Whisky, this book is a must-have for any cocktail drinker.

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In A Modern Italian Table, author Veronica Lavenia presents more than 100 natural, healthy recipes that embody the beauty & goodness of simple, sustainable food, made with unrefined ingredients, with a true Italian twist. With a world increasingly awakening to the viability of sustainability, natural cuisine is no longer the `snob alternative` but an ever-expanding new era in food. True Italian modern cuisine has always favoured natural, simple cuisine
- rich in fruits & vegetables in season, you won`t find anything `processed` in this book.
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From the author of the brilliant A Modern Way to Eat, a new collection of delicious, healthy, inspiring vegetarian recipes
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Suresh Singh tells the candid & sometimes surprising story of his father Joginder Singh who came to Spitalfields in 1949. Joginder sacrificed a life in the Punjab to work in Britain & send money home, yet he found himself in his element living among the mishmash of people who inhabited the streets around Brick Lane. Born & bred in London, his son Suresh became the first Punjabi punk, playing drums for Spizzenergi & touring with Siouxsie & the Banshees. A MODEST LIVING

Includes:: a selection of Sikh recipes.

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