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The inside story of the elite Flying Squad from 1919 to 1978\. Crammed with thrilling real-life investigations and dramatic action against the most hardened criminals and gangs. Written by former Flying Squad officer now a top crime writer.

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Demonstrates how the tactical, command and staff errors on the first day of the battle meant the inexperienced Peninsular Army still had much to learn. Describes how, following the lightening victory over Marshal Soult at Oporto, Wellesley and his army were brimming with confidence.

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Highlights the overlooked importance of, and threat to, the River Thames during the Blitz, WW2.

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When the Titanic sank in 1912, many women and their families were left bereaved and in perilous situations on account of their losses.

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Includes some 100 stories concerning omens and premonitions of people who sailed on the ill-fated liner. Reveals accounts from those who, in many cases because of their concerns, did not sail on the disastrous voyage and thereby survived. Provides a fascinating insight into the Titanic tragedy from an unusual aspect.

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Unseen photographs of prisoners of war in both the German and Far East theatres of war.Exclusive, never-seen diary excerpts from a prisoner of war in Germany in the First World War. A lengthy interview with a Gulf War prisoner of war and public speaker, ex-fast jet pilot John Peters.

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This book will delve into how the Tudors exerted their control over their empire and domains, stretching from the north of England, Wales, Ireland, Cornwall, all the way to European possessions, as well as fresh colonies in the New World.

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The Tudors by Numbers is a whole new way to looking at the dynasty we think we know so well.

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Graphic account of the two major battles fought at Copenhagen during the Napoleonic Wars. Confirms Gareth Glovers reputation for pioneering work on the less-well-known aspects of the Napoleonic Wars.

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A detailed examination of the most successful British medium-range airliner ever produced.

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Major new study of the war that shaped eighteenth-century Europe. The first comprehensive history of the war to be published for ninety years.

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Explores all of Napoleon's campaign of 1815 through 100 of the key locations associated with it. Visit the key places on all the battlefields of the campaign.

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First full book devoted to the Wigwam murder. Uses hitherto unseen Canadian files for the first time. Includes eye-witness testimony of those who were there. Gives the full background to both victim and alleged killer. Describes in detail the brilliant forensic science in the case.

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The perfect gardening guide for green thumbs and wildlife lovers alike, with tips on how to help the environment.

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The full story of the four capital ships taken over from foreign orders during the First World War. Insights into the Latin-American and Balkan naval races that preceded the First World War. The first overview of the naval export trade in Europe and the United States at the beginning of the twentieth century.

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Who were the worst medieval monarchs Do they deserve their reputations Or should their lives and reigns be redeemed This book answers those questions.

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This is the first book ever on this particular model and only the second book on this Northern Ireland company. Compiled with the full cooperation of the company and endorsed by two leading bus industry directors. The vast majority of images contained are previously unpublished. Some of the first hydrogen powered buses included.

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Utilizing forensic evidence that was ignored by the police, and documents that have never before been released to the public, Alan Strachan has produced the horrific account of a man who was wrongfully executed for rape and murder -- even though it is quite possible that there was neither a rape nor a murder.

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The battles and campaigns included are : Allia River, Caudine Forks, Heraclea/Asculum, Trasimene, Arausio, Carrhae, Teutoburger Wald, Abritus, Edessa, Siege of Amida, Julian's Campaign Eastern Campaign, Frigidus River, Cap Bon. Thoroughly researched from the primary sources and latest scholarship.

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12 pages of full colour illustrations depicting over 20 different vehicles and their markings.

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Wide-ranging introduction to the science of DNA testing and its use in genealogy.

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A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO RESEARCHING ANCESTORS FROM NORTHERN IRELAND'S CAPITAL CITY. INCLUDES CHAPTERS ON BELFAST'S HISTORY, THE CITY'S ARCHIVAL GUARDIANS, KEY ANCESTRAL RECORDS, DAILY LIFE, AND OCCUPATIONS. PACKED WITH CASE STUDIES AND TIPS TO HELP YOU GET THE BEST IN YOUR ANCESTRAL ENDEAVOURS.

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A practical guide to researching those ancestors who may have faced discrimination due to their own misfortune or society's judgement on their circumstances.