The Lotus and the Wind
Author : John Masters
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Page : 275 pages
File Size : 25,61 MB
Release : 1953
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Author : John Masters
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Page : 275 pages
File Size : 25,61 MB
Release : 1953
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Author : John Masters
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Page : 278 pages
File Size : 13,78 MB
Release : 1953
Category : Afghan Wars
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Author : John Masters
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Page : 287 pages
File Size : 45,40 MB
Release : 1965
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Author : John MASTERS (Novelist.)
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Page : 265 pages
File Size : 13,82 MB
Release : 1956
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Author : John Masters
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Page : pages
File Size : 35,9 MB
Release : 1953
Category : Adventure stories
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Author : Compiled by Sarah Anderson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1234 pages
File Size : 29,77 MB
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1351958399
A selection of the best in travel writing, with both fiction and non-fiction presented together, this companion is for all those who like travelling, like to think about travelling, and who take an interest in their destination. It covers guidebooks as well as books about food, history, art and architecture, religion, outdoor activities, illustrated books, autobiographies, biographies and fiction and lists books both in and out of print. Anderson's Travel Companion is arranged first by continent, then alphabetically by country and then by subject, cross-referenced where necessary. There is a separate section for guidebooks and comprehensive indexes. Sarah Anderson founded the Travel Bookshop in 1979 and is also a journalist and writer on travel subjects. She is known by well-known travel writers such as Michael Palin and Colin Thubron. Michael Palin chose her bookshop as his favourite shop and Colin Thubron and Geoffrey Moorhouse, among others, made suggestions for titles to include in the Travel Companion.
Author : Sue Blackwell
Publisher : Kings Road Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 36,90 MB
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1843583747
Bill Nighy is one of Britain's best loved film, theater, and television personalities and, thanks to his appearances in Hollywood blockbusters "Love Actually" and "Pirates of the Caribbean," he has become a massive worldwide star. His wit, charm, and on-screen presence have endeared him to legions of fans, and his film and TV work shows that he is an accomplished performer who can bring a touch of magic to any role. This is the fascinating story of one of the most intriguing and entertaining characters in show business. Bill Nighy will be staring in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow Part 2" and in "Arthur Christmas" in 2011 both of which will raise his profile in the media.
Author : Richard Woodman
Publisher : Canelo + ORM
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 50,29 MB
Release : 2019-06-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 178863621X
A stirring tale of life aboard ship during the last great days of the Merchant Navy New junior officer Laddie signs on to the cargo liner Antigone on a voyage to the Far East. He finds himself part of a crew who all have their own stories to tell about life at sea. Over the course of the eventful journey to Hong Kong and Singapore, he comes to know them all, from Captain ‘China Dick’ Richards and the experienced and remote Master to the vulnerable young radio officer Sparks and the deck crew. Little does Laddie know, but this voyage will be a turning point for Antigone and all who sail in her... Perfect for fans of Patrick O’Brian and Dewey Lambdin, Richard Woodman draws upon his six years of service on ships to evocatively capture life aboard.
Author : Sue Blackhall
Publisher : Kings Road Publishing
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 10,37 MB
Release : 2010-12-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1784185175
Born into a working-class family in Caterham, Surrey, in 1949, Bill attended the Guildford School of Dance and Drama before embarking on a two-year theatre stint in Liverpool. His London stage debut came in 1977 at the National Theatre, and many more theatre, radio and television appearances followed, including radio performances of Yes Minister for the BBC. He has said that the job that launched his career was 1991 BBC series The Men's Room. In 1998, he first came to international prominence with his role as a washed-up rock star in Hollywood film Still Crazy.But it was the Richard Curtis smash hit Love Actually, in 2004, that really propelled Bill into the limelight - many though that his performance as shameless old rocker Billy Mack was one of the best of the whole film, and it earned him a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor. Since then, Bill has earned yet more plaudits, starring in the acclaimed TV drama State of Play and Gideon's Daughter, and appearing once again on the silver screen in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy and hit comedy Rock the Boat.His wit, charm and on-screen presence have endeared him to legions of fans, and his film and TV work shows that he is an accomplished performer who can bring a touch of magic to any role. This is the fascinating story of one of the most intriguing and entertaining characters in show-business.
Author : Allan Mallinson
Publisher : Random House
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 24,23 MB
Release : 2009-11-10
Category : History
ISBN : 1409085813
Edgehill, 1642: Surveying the disastrous scene in the aftermath of the first battle of the English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell realized that war could no longer be waged in the old, feudal way: there had to be system and discipline, and therefore - eventually - a standing professional army. From the 'New Model Army' of Cromwell's distant vision, former soldier Allan Mallinson shows us the people and events that have shaped the British army we know today. How Marlborough's momentous victory at Blenheim is linked to Wellington's at Waterloo; how the desperate fight at Rorke's Drift in 1879 underpinned the heroism of the airborne forces at Arnhem in 1944; and why Montgomery's momentous victory at El Alamein mattered long after the Second World War was over . . . From the British Army's origins at the battle of Edgehill to the recent conflict in Afghanistan, The Making of the British Army is history at its most relevant - and most dramatic.