This is the definitive biography on one of the most important & controversial figures of the 20th century. Drawing on interviews with Gorbachev himself, transcripts & documents from the Russian archives, & interviews with Kremlin aides & adversaries, as well as foreign leaders, Taubman`s intensely personal portrait extends to Gorbachev`s remarkable marriage to a woman he deeply loved, & to the family that they raised together. Nuanced & poignant, yet unsparing & honest, this sweeping account has all the amplitude of a great Russian novel. When Mikhail Gorbachev became its leader in March 1985, the USSR was still one of the world`s two superpowers. By the end of his tenure six years later, the Communist system was dismantled, the cold war was over &, on 25th December 1991, the Soviet Union itself ceased to exist. While not solely responsible for this remarkable upheaval, he set decisive changes in motion. Assessments of Gorbachev could not be more polarised. In the West, he is regarded as a hero. In Russia, he is widely hated by those who blame him for the collapse of the USSR. Admirers marvel at this vision & courage. Detractors, including many of his Kremlin comrades, have accused him of everything from naivete to treason. ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE PUSHKIN HOUSE BOOK PRIZE 2018 From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Khrushchev: The Man & his Era `A phenomenally researched life of the man who did more than any other to change Europe & the world in the last half of the 20th century`. Jonathan Steele, The Guardian ` An engaging, poignant portrayal of one of the most significant of Russian leaders` Kirkus review `.. . deeply penetrating history & engrossing psychological study.` Robert Legvold, Foreign Affairs Magazine ` Impressive... full of fascinating detail` Peter Conradi, Sunday Times ` Comprehensive & immensely readable` The Economist `superb...an extraordinary story of one man & history in a tense wrestling match` The Washington Post This is the definitive biography on one of the most important & controversial figures of the 20th century. Drawing on interviews with Gorbachev himself, transcripts & documents from the Russian archives, & interviews with Kremlin aides & adversaries, as well as foreign leaders, Taubman`s intensely personal portrait extends to Gorbachev`s remarkable marriage to a woman he deeply loved, & to the family that they raised together. Nuanced & poignant, yet unsparing & honest, this sweeping account has all the amplitude of a great Russian novel. When Mikhail Gorbachev became its leader in March 1985, the USSR was still one of the world`s two superpowers. By the end of his tenure six years later, the Communist system was dismantled, the cold war was over &, on 25th December 1991, the Soviet Union itself ceased to exist. While not solely responsible for this remarkable upheaval, he set decisive changes in motion. Assessments of Gorbachev could not be more polarised. In the West, he is regarded as a hero. In Russia, he is widely hated by those who blame him for the collapse of the USSR. Admirers marvel at this vision & courage. Detractors, including many of his Kremlin comrades, have accused him of everything from naivete to treason. ...

Gorce at 1:50, 000 on a contoured & GPS compatible map from Carto Media highlighting waymarked hiking trails, mountain huts & campsites, places of interest, etc, plus street plans of local towns & resorts: Kroscienko nad Dunajcem, Nowy Targ, Mszana Dolna & Rabka Zdrój, plus a panorama of the Tatra Mountains as seen from the peaks of Luban & Turbacz. Maps in the Cartomedia hiking series present topography is by contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading &, where appropriate, graphic relief for exposed rocky areas. Waymarked hiking trails indicate approximate walking times in both directions & possible danger points. Most titles also show cross-country & alpine ski routes & mountain bike trails. Symbols mark various types of tourist accommodation including mountain huts & campsites, mountain rescue & medical facilities, places of interest, etc. Road network indicates scenic routes, petrol stations & border crossings for motorized traffic. The maps have latitude & longitude lines at 1’ intervals. Map legends include English. On the reverse most titles carry additional tourist information, including directories of accommodation & other relevant tourist facilities, street plans, etc.PLEASE NOTE: to see the list of all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Gorczanski National Park in a series of recreational maps from Poland’s Army Cartographic Service. The maps use as their base the military topographic survey, with contours at intervals varying from 5m to 20m according to the terrain & contoured depths shown on lakes. An overprint highlights waymarked hiking, cycling & canoeing routes. A wide range of symbols indicate various sport & recreational facilities, places of interest, special natural features, etc. The maps have latitude & longitude grid at 1’ intervals. * Map legend

Includes:: English.* On the reverse there are useful addresses & description, in Polish only.

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Gorczanski National Park in a series of detailed maps of Poland’s most popular recreational areas, showing waymarked hiking & cycling routes & various types of overnight accommodation, including local hotels, youth hostels, shelters & mountain huts, campsites, camping on local farms, etc. The maps also show various sport & recreational facilities: swimming pools, equestrian & watersport centres, etc. A wide range of other symbols highlight places of interest, local restaurants & bars, fuels supplies & other facilities. The base map is contoured (interval 5m, 10m, or 20m depending on the terrain), with, where appropriate, relief shading & graphic relief to enhance the presentation of the terrain. The maps also indicate various types of vegetation or land use. Road network

Includes:: unsurfaced country tracks & railway lines show local stations. The maps have 1km UTM grid. * Map legend

Includes:: English.** In this title:* one of the most beautiful parts of the Beskidy Mountains with the Gorczanski National Park. The map covers an area from the Sieniawska Pass & Raba Wyzna in the west to the valley of the Dunajec & Kroscienko nad Dunajcem in the east. Coverage north/south is from Mszana Dolna to the Czorsztynskie Lake in the south. Information on the reverse

Includes:: lists of various types of accommodation, including mountain shelters, hotels & pensions, agritourist farms, etc., all with contact details. Descriptions of the area, accompanied by colour photos are in Polish only.





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The 1866 transatlantic yacht race was a match that saw three yachts battle their way across the Atlantic in the dead of winter in pursuit of a $90, 000 prize. Six men died in the brutal & close-fought contest, & the event changed the perception of yachting from a slightly effete gentlemen`s pursuit into something altogether more rugged & adventurous. The race also symbolized the beginning of America`s `gilded age`, with its associated obscene wealth & largesse (the $90, 000 prize put up by the three contestants is about $15 million in today`s money), as well as the thawing of relations between the US & UK. The narrative focuses on the victorious yacht Henrietta & her owner James Gordon Bennett. Bennett was the son of the multimillionaire proprietor of the New York Herald, & a notorious playboy. His infamous stunts included driving his carriage through the streets of New York naked, tipping a railway porter $30, 000, & turning up at his own engagement party blind drunk & mistaking the fire for a urinal, which led to the coining of the phrase ` Gordon Bennett!`. However, Bennett was also a serious yachtsman & had served with distinction during the civil war aboard Henrietta, & he was the only owner to be aboard his own boat during the race. Other characters include Bennett`s captain Samuel Samuels (legendary clipper skipper, ex-convict & occasional vaudeville actor), financier Leonard Jerome, aboard Henrietta as race invigilator (he also happened to be grandfather to Winston Churchill) & Stephen Fisk, a journalist so desperate to cover the race that he evaded a summons to appear as a witness in court & instead smuggled himself aboard Henrietta in a crate of champagne. Using the framework of the race to discuss the various historical themes, there`s ample drama, & the diverse & eccentric range of characters ensure that this is a book laced with plenty of human interest, scandal & adventure. ...

` If you think you can`t eat as well at home as you do in a restaurant
- think again. I`m going to show you how to cook stunning
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What do you fancy for dinner tonight? Italian? Chinese? French? With so many varieties of cuisine on offer in our globally-growing lives, Gordon Ramsay has put together an amazing book featuring his favourite recipes from around the world. Each chapter features a different country's dishes that we love to eat, & would love to learn more about. Gordon delves into Middle Eastern, American, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Spanish, French, Italian, Greek, & even our own British. There are recipes for starters, mains & desserts. In addition, he explains certain techniques to go along with each type of cuisine. For example, he shows how to make Pasta, which is then transported into his recipe for Spinach, Ricotta & Pinenut Ravioli, & Curry Paste which is used for a Fragrant Green Curry with Beef. Also, each chapter begins with information on one of the best ingredients each cuisine has to offer, & five ways in which to enjoy it, like his Spanish-inspired five ways with piquillo peppers. Once again Gordon Ramsay provides an innovative range of recipes to be cooked every day, & no matter what you are in the mood for, this book has it covered. With stunning photography by Chris Terry, this is a fresh, modern addition to the ever-popular F-Word collection. ...

In his new Channel 4 series TV chef Gordon Ramsay embarks on a culinary journey around India, discovering the breadth & depth of cooking of the country. His new cookbook is packed with the best recipes from his travels, showing you how to cook authentic dishes that are bursting with flavour. Three-star chef Gordon Ramsay`s favourite food is one that he shares with a lot of Britain
- curry. But, until now, he`s never been to India see how the real thing is cooked. Accompanied by a Channel 4 film crew, Gordon takes the culinary trip of a lifetime to discover real Indian cuisine & share this collection of over 100 of his favourite Indian dishes. As you`d expect from a Michelin-starred chef, Gordon brings his eye for perfection & ability to judge flavours perfectly to his exploration of Indian food & shows us how to cook authentic, mouth-watering dishes from all over this huge & varied country. He visits Kerala deep in the South of India to bring us spicy, coconut-based curries & travels to colourful Rajasthan to learn about the creamy, flavourful dishes of the North. Along the way Gordon experiences the hugely different flavours & spices from the different regions & absorbs local cooking styles & traditions. Throughout his culinary journey, Gordon selects the best of the vast array of Indian spices, now readily available in British supermarkets. He shows us how to use these authentically to produce a beautifully flavoured Indian dish. Gordon Ramsay`s Great Escape

Includes:: over 100 recipes in the following sections: Everyday, Entertaining, Quick Lunches & Healthy Dishes. Once Gordon shows you how easy it is to put together authentic Indian dishes, you`ll never look back.


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”I want to teach you how to cook good food at home. By stripping away all the hard graft & complexity, anyone can produce mouth-watering recipes. Put simply, I`m going to show you how to cook yourself into a better cook.” GORDON RAMSAY Gordon Ramsay`s Ultimate Cookery Course is about giving home cooks the desire, confidence & inspiration to hit the stoves & get cooking, with over 120 modern, simple & accessible recipes. The ultimate reference bible, it`s a lifetime`s worth of expertise from one of the world`s finest chefs distilled into a beautiful book. ...