Johan Thoms (pronounced Yo-han Tomes) was born in Argona, a small town twenty-three miles south of Sarajevo, during the hellish depths of winter 1894. Little did he know that his inability to reverse a car would change the course of 20th Century History forever... Johan Thoms is poised for greatness. A promising student at the University of Sarajevo, he is young, brilliant, & in love with the beautiful Lorelei Ribeiro. He can outwit chess masters, "e the Kama Sutra, & converse with dukes & drunkards alike. But he cannot drive a car in reverse. & as with so much in the life of Johan Thoms, this seemingly insignificant detail will prove to be much more than it appears. On the morning of June 28, 1914, Johan takes his place as the chauffeur to Franz Ferdinand & the royal entourage &, with one wrong turn, he forever alters the course of history. ...

Arthur Morgan travels to New York in the 1950s. He encounters gilded youth, the rich & eccentric, & is invited to the White House. He succeeds in meeting the great & the good. But the repercussions of unfulfilled desires & love will resurface long after Arthur has returned to France. ...

Organized into six thematic sections, The Great Archaeologists gives short, vivid biographies & fresh assessments of the achievements of 70 of the worlds greatest practitioners, written by a 40-strong team of contributors, themselves all eminent archaeologists & authors. All these archaeologists very different individuals, & often in deep disagreement with one another have established the subject as a scientific discipline & vastly broadened & deepened our knowledge of the human past. Authoritative & entertaining, this is a book for anyone fascinated by the human past & its discovery. ...

The Great Atlas of the Stars features 180 photographs with overlay transparency maps of the 30 spectacular constellations. Top astrophotographers contributed the photos, & with a wealth of information about each constellation & its stars this is an invaluable & authoratitive source for students, amateur astronomers, teachers, & anyone with an interest in the night sky. ...

Embark on an astounding voyage to the far reaches of the universe with the Great Atlas of the Universe; travelling thousands of light years in only a few pages. Marvel up close at the wonders of the solar system before travelling beyond to distant galaxies & nebulas. Double-sized fold outs & glorious colour photography make you truly wonder at the spectacle of the universe. It helps you understand how galaxies are formed & learn about their different shapes & astonishing colours. You can discover the enormous pillars of gas & dust, awesome black holes, extraordinary nova & supernova & the evolution of stars, planets & their satellites. From the first attempts of Galileo to the advances of new technology, the entire story of space conquest is told here. ...

When Simon the squirrel`s mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset`s hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction...” One of the best books of the year”. (Helen Brown, Daily Telegraph). ” Funny & fresh”. (Anna Carey, Irish Times). ...

The Great Barrier Reef really is like nowhere else on earth. For many of us, the thought of it conjures up images of beautiful azure waters teeming with colourful fish against a background of coral of every shape, colour & form imaginable. Yet there is so much more to the Great Barrier Reef than this. It is a massive, complex ecosystem, & one that has gone through enormous changes throughout the history & evolution of our planet. Produced in partnership with the BBC`s The Great Barrier Reef television series, the book takes you on a journey along 2, 300 km of Australia`s north-eastern coastline, through the diverse range of habitats that make up this extraordinary water world. Along the way, discover how the Great Barrier Reef was formed, learn about life on the Reef & meet the plants & animals that inhabit it. The Great Barrier Reef also looks at the environmental challenges facing this incredibly delicate ecosystem, & what the future may hold. Illustrated in spectacular full-colour photography throughout, The Great Barrier Reef also features hints & tips on how to make the most out of any trip to the Reef, making it the ultimate guide to one of the most treasured natural wonders of the world. ...

” If Alpe d` Huez was a rigorous climb, with its mathematical progression of tight corners & steep inclines, the Izoard is far more awesome, a rocky wilderness at 7, 743 feet, which needs only a few bleached skulls at the roadside to complete its sense of desolation.” Geoffrey Nicholson`s The Great Bike Race is universally revered by modern cycling critics as the benchmark English-language volume of the sport & has risen to mythical status. It was the first book in English to tell the entire story of a full tour & truly captivates the reader from start to finish. Nicholson`s classic, vivid descriptions of the racing, the personalities, tactics & intrigues of the 1976 race are rotated with insightful thematic chapters where he lifts the lid on the broader culture & lengthy traditions of cycling`s most famous race & the greatest annual sports event in the world. On the 40th anniversary of the race & original first publication, Velodrome Publishing is most honoured to republish & celebrate this seminal cycling tome as the launch volume in the ` Vintage Velodrome` series of titles. ...

Anchorage details & chart-lets covering Bimini, Cat Cay, Berry Islands, New Providence, Exumas, Eleuthera, Abacos, & The Little Bahamas Bank. The only book dedicated exclusively to anchoring in the Bahamas. Designed & researched for boaters by long-time cruisers. ...

The Great British Bake Off is a glorious celebration of Britain`s favourite pastime. As the series has shown us, baking is the perfect way to mark an occasion
- to celebrate, to congratulate & reward, & to lift spirits. This new book is inspired by the wonderful creations from The Great British Bake Off ` Showstopper Challenge`. Covering a wide range of bakes from large & small cakes, biscuits & cookies, sweet & savoury pastry, puddings, breads & patisserie, this book will show you how to bake beautiful, enticing recipes to wow at every occasion. There are dainty cupcakes for afternoon tea, quick bakes perfect for bake sales, school fairs or coffee with friends, mouthwatering desserts, breads & pastry recipes for lunches & dinner parties, & some really special bakes for birthdays & festive celebrations throughout the year. This recipe book will show you how to make your bake extra special, from exciting finishes using chocolate curls & ribbons & spun sugar to simple ideas for icing, shaping & decorating, so you can bring a touch of magic to any bake. Great British Bake Off also

Includes:: the ` Best of the Bake-off`
- the finest recipes from the new set of Great British Bake Off amateur bakers, & all of Mary Berry & Paul Hollywood`s Technical Challenges from the series. If you learned How to Bake from last year`s cook book, Showstoppers will take you to the next level of skill, & combined with a dazzling new design & superb photography, this will be an irresistible gift for yourself or someone else.



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