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One of the great untold stories of twentieth century military history

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"Fascinating...[Predator] is a soup-to-nuts-or ground-to-air-history of the world's most potent unmanned aerial vehicle" - The Wall Street Journal.

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Don't fake it till you make it, fake it until you become it - the essential guide to body language

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"Little Ease" - a cell only four feet square and nine feet high, in which it was impossible to lie down. "The Duke of Exeter's Daughter" and "Skeffington's Gyves" - two of the many excruciating versions of the rack. This text offers an account of instruments of torture through the ages.

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We see the signs around us every day, the chain cafes and mobile phone outlets that dominate high streets and the headlines about yet another traditional industry going to the wall. This book makes the connection between these isolated, incremental, local changes and the bigger picture of a nation whose identity is being eroded.

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This publication presents a vivid portait of con- temporary Aboriginal peoples in Australia's Victoria state. OVer 90 images by award winning Koori photographer Ricky Maynard show Aboriginal people in their daily life.

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Bringing great writing back into print - a Faber Finds book.

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Focusing on economics and culture, this book argues that the economic age has produced a great deal of wealth and unleashed tremendous productive power, but, it is not capable of coming to grips with the problems threatening human and non-human life on this planet.

This is a record, move-by-move and day-by-day, of the Allied counter-attack from the D-Day beaches through to the taking of Berlin, with photographs specially selected from the Imperial War Museum and other archive sources.

A compilation of actual events in World War II, this book demonstrates the important role of two undercover organizations in the Allied victory. It describes codebreaking, blockade running, guerilla action, bombing missions, sniper work and assassinations in the American OSS and the British SOE.

Manifesto for the rebirth of Iraq, a country shattered by dictatorship and foreign occupation.

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Although SAS activity has been extensively documented, the SBS has remained in the state it prefers - a shadowy silhouette, with identities protected and missions kept from public view. Formed during World War II, this book traces their history and the campaigns they have fought.

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Examines the variety in Scottish 'home life', and considers what has shaped its society. This book in fourteen volumes, aims to examine the interlocking strands of history, language and traditional culture within an international context and their contribution to the making of a national identity.

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Gilbert charts the development and horror of a war in which more than 46 million perished. He weaves together all aspects - political, diplomatic, military and civilian. Heroes from all nations are remembered and their stories put in the context of the wider struggle.

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This bold book explores the mysterious power of the self and reveals the danger of our modern obsession with it.

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"Seven Kings" is a vivid insight into the daily life of seven average teenagers over the course of a school year. What does their world look and feel like - and how will they shape our country in the future

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A fresh look at the Middle East today, tomorrow and in the past: fifteen writers, with an introduction by Raja Shehadeh, author of the Orwell Prize winning Palestinian Walks, and Penny Johnson.

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The compelling true story of a city divided by fear.

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Few cities have experienced such overt corruption as Sydney in the 20th century. From crooked police, politicians and members of the judiciary, through to the ingenious criminals who had them in their pockets, Sin City examines some of the big names and illicit activities associated with the controversial topic.

During his time as Governor-General, Sir William Deane established himself as the conscience of the nation. He was often outspoken, but remained admired even by his critics for the way he performed his job. This biography explores his views and the events of which he was a part.

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The action-packed true story of the Paras, told by journalist and military historian Robert Kershaw.

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Lively, exciting, dramatic versions of Greek myths from one of Britain's rising media stars

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John Weich pinpoints the iconic 'moments' that helped transform storytelling from a fringe communication movement into a pop culture phenomenon.