THE PACIFIC, by Hugh Ambrose, is a gripping piece of historical writing following the intertwined odysseys of four U.S. Marines & a U.S. Navy carrier pilot within the Pacific theatre during World War II. Between America's retreat from China in late November 1941 & the moment General Mac Arthur's airplane touched down on the Japanese mainland in August 1945, five men connected by happenstance fought the key battles of the war against Japan. In THE PACIFIC, Hugh Ambrose focuses on the real-life stories of those five men, who put their lives on the line for their country. ...

The Pacific Crest Trail is Cicerone’s guide to walking from Mexico to Canada. Brian Johnson provides the information for the 2700 mile route from Mexican-US border town of Campo in South California, through Oregon & Washington, to Manning Park, just over the US-Canadian border. The trail has been purpose built for back-packers & horse-riders & most people undertake the route, or bits of it, in shorter sections at a time, however, every summer several hundred people take on the challenge of thru’-hiking the entire route. Information for bit or thru’ hikers is provided in the guide. The route is described in 101 2-3 day sections with 174 informative section maps & full information about en-route facilities, with schedules for 110 to 180-day thru’-hikes. Full information on how to use the guide is given. For a sample of how route maps are presented, with altitude cross sections, timings, descriptions, facility & topographical symbols, please see the sample page image provided. The introduction to the guide covers information on things such as weather patterns, plant, wildlife & geology, planning, preparation, wilderness hiking & equipment. Chapters then deal with the PCT as it wends through Southern California, The High Sierra, Northern California, Oregon & Washington. Appendices provide local information for European hikers, useful addresses & a selection of schedules & summaries. ...

Designated as one of the first two national scenic trails in 1968, the Pacific Crest Trail is a continuous footpath of more than 2, 650 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian border through California, Oregon, & Washington. Hikers from all over the world are drawn to this trail to experience true American wilderness & to challenge them- selves whether for two miles or two thous&. The only illustrated book officially published with the Pacific Crest Trail Association, The Pacific Crest Trail explores this legendary footpath with more than 250 spectacular contemporary images, unpublished historical photos & documents from the PCTA archives, & even the official trail map folded into an inside pocket. This book is perfect for anyone interested in conservation, outdoor recreation, & for all those who dream of one day becoming thru-hikers themselves. ...

A comprehensive guidebook to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), an epic 2650 mile trek through the USA from the Mexican border to British Columbia in Canada. One of the world`s best hikes, the route passes through California, Oregon & Washington State, taking in the Mojave desert, High Sierras, Cascades & countless more wild mountains of America`s west coast. The guidebook is divided into 101 sections of 2 to 3 days, which can be combined into longer days according to ability & preference. This comprehensive guide provides all the information & maps hikers will need. Alongside the notes & route descriptions, there are overview maps for the entire trail, & a detailed introduction that provides essential advice for planning & completing the route. From information on packing, supplies, water & bears, to details on the mountains, wildlife & regions encountered, this is an essential companion to taking on
- & completing
- this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The PCT boasts breathtaking scenery & varied landscapes, through deserts & forests, & over snow-covered passes & along alpine ridges. This is a long wilderness trek of true adventure & exploration through diverse & stunning mountain scenery.

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The Pacific Crossing Guide is an invaluable aid for anyone seeking to explore these waters. It takes you from the initial planning stages, preparing the boat & equipment & weather considerations to detailed information on the major ports you will find along the way. It discusses major route options from east to west & back again, including the classic South Pacific crossing, which takes in some of the most beautiful destinations in the world. The Pacific Crossing Guide gives practical advice on health & provisioning issues & tips on keeping in touch whilst away. The comprehensiveness of this new edition will both inspire dreamers & instill confidence in those about to depart. This is the definitive reference on the subject, relied upon by many thousands of cruisers. ...

Paddington Bear has been delighting adults & children alike with his earnest good intentions & humorous misadventures for over fifty years. To celebrate his enduring popularity, six best-loved classic picture books are brought together in one lavish volume, truly to be treasured. Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same...for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around. This sumptuous treasury brings together six of the most popular stories: Paddington Paddington at the Zoo Paddington at the Palace Paddington in the Garden Paddington & the Marmalade Maze Paddington the Artist ...

The seventh novel in Bernard Cornwell`s number one bestselling series on the making of England & the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. BBC2`s major Autumn 2015 TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series. Uhtred
- sword of the Saxons, bane of the Vikings
- has been declared outcast. Peace in Britain has given Uhtred time to cause trouble
- for himself. Branded a pagan abomination by the church, he sails north. For, despite suspecting that Viking leader Cnut Longsword will attack the Saxons again, Uhtred is heading for Bebbanburg, fearing that if he does not act now he will never reclaim his stolen birthright. Yet Uhtred`s fate is bound to the Saxons. To Aethelflaed, bright lady of Mercia & to a dead king`s dream of Engl&. For great battles must still be fought
- & no man is better at that than Uhtred. Uhtred of Bebbanburg`s mind is as sharp as his sword. A thorn in the side of the priests & nobles who shape his fate, this Saxon raised by Vikings is torn between the life he loves & those he has sworn to serve.



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Tanjore, 1765. Young Maya plays among the towering granite temples of this ancient city in the heart of southern India. Like her mother before her, she is destined to become a devadasi, a dancer for the temple. She is instructed in dance, the mystical arts & lovemaking. It is expected she will be chosen as a courtesan for the prince himself. But as Maya comes of age, India is on the cusp of change & British dominance has risen to new heights. Far from home, the East India Company is acting like a country in its own right & the British troops are more of a rabble than the King`s army. The prince is losing his power & the city is sliding into war. Maya is forced to flee her ancestral home & heads to the bustling port city of Madras, where East & West collide. In this new home, Maya captivates all who watch her dance, including Thomas Pearce, an ambitious young Englishman who has travelled to India to make his fortune. But their love is forbidden & comes at enormous cost. Weaving together the uneasy meeting of two cultures, The Pagoda Tree is a captivating story of love, loss, fate & exile in 18th-century India. ...

Maya plays among the towering granite temples in the ancient city of Tanjore. Like her mother before her, she is destined to become a devadasi, a dancer for the temple, & her family all expect that the prince himself will choose her as a courtesan. On the day of her initiation, a stranger arrives in town. Walter Sutcliffe, a black-frocked English clergyman, strives to offer moral guidance to the British troops stationed in Tanjore. But he is beset by his own demons. As the British tear apart the princely kingdoms of India, Maya flees her ancestral home & heads to the steamy port city of Madras, where silks & satins are traded, poets vie for patrons, & fortunes are lost & found. When the shrieks of parrots fill the skies at dusk, Maya bows to the earth & starts to dance. Thomas Pearce, an ambitious young Englishman, is entranced from the moment he first sees her. But their love is forbidden & the consequences are devastating. Unfolding amid war & famine, The Pagoda Tree takes us deep into the heart of India as the country struggles under brutal occupation. As cultures collide, Walter Sutcliffe unknowingly plays the decisive card in Maya`s destiny. ...

A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+ years, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell`s Goth Girl series, Enid Blyton & Robin Stevens`s Murder Most Unladylike series. When a priceless painting is stolen, our dauntless heroines Sophie & Lil find themselves faced with forgery, trickery & deceit on all sides! Be amazed as the brave duo pit their wits against this perilous puzzle! Marvel at their cunning plan to unmask the villain & prove themselves detectives to be reckoned with
- no matter what dangers lie ahead... It`s their most perilous adventure yet! Praise for The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow: ”A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine & a true spirit of adventure.” (Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers). ”A real page-turner, it has murders, spies & gangs of thieves. Thrilling!” (Indiana, aged 10 years, Love Readingfor Kids reviewer). ” Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel.” (Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times). ” It`s a dashing plot, an atmospheric setting & an extensive & imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb.” (Julia Eccleshare, Guardian). ” An incredible read full of mystery, wonder & adventure... This is now one of my top ten.” (Celeste, age 13 years, Love Reading 4 Kids reviewer). The Mystery of the Painted Dragon is the third book in the Sinclair Mysteries quartet. The other two books are the bestselling The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow & The Mystery of the Jewelled Moth. Katherine Woodfine is a true champion of children`s literature. Until 2015 she was Arts Project Manager for Booktrust, where she project-managed the Children`s Laureateship & YALC, the UK`s first Young Adult Literature Convention, curated by Malorie Blackman. She is part of the founding team at Down the Rabbit Hole, a monthly show for Resonance FM discussing children`s literature. She lives in London.
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