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The Pirc Defence - Mihail Marin

The Pirc chess opening is more of a counterattack than a defence: Black allows his opponent to occupy the centre and provokes a confrontation, trusting in the power of the g7-bishop and the dynamic potential in his position. It is the perfect weapon for players who seek a complex strategic fight with the black pieces.

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The Perfect Pirc-Modern - Viktor Moskalenko

The Pirc Defence and the Modern Defence are two naturally entwined chess openings that are flexible and rich in strategic and tactical ideas. They feature in the repertoire of great players such as Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Vasyl Ivanchuk. In this updated edition of Moskalenko''s 2013 book, 33 of the 42 games are new, with fresh ideas on every page.

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DK Super Readers Level 1 A Day in the Life of a Marine Biologist - DK

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a marine biologist’s day with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 1: A Day in the Life of a Marine Biologist will help kids learn about the work marine biologists do and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing key Years 1 to 3 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as science, geography and history.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there’s something for all children’s interests. The books and online content perfectly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Reinventing the Leader - Carlos E. Marin, Gui Loureiro

In the midst of a successful year, visionary CEO Gui Loureiro decided that Walmex -- Walmart''s biggest division outside of the United States -- needed to make massive changes to make the iconic company a more data-driven, customer-centric business that would be competitive in our digital economy. The stakes were high: no company the size of Walmex had ever attempted a transformation at such a magnitude of scale. Reinventing the Leader is the turbulent story of how it happened that''s especially relevant in this age of globalization. Gui learns from Carlos that to change the company he must first transform his own leadership style. Written from the dual perspectives of a CEO and his leadership coach, this candid book provides an insightful blueprint for any organization''s success. Readers will learn: The importance of connecting a transformation to a meaningful purpose; How any change brings risk but the biggest risk is not to change; The three crucial questions to ask team members to discern if they''re ready to contribute to a transformation; The need to tell the story of how the business impacts customers and customers impact the business; Why it''s necessary to listen attentively and embrace change independently of how ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Britain's Final Defence - Dale Clarke

Known affectionately as ‘Dad’s Army’, the Home Guard was Britain’s very serious attempt to protect our shores from invasion by Nazi Germany in the Second World War. In the ‘Spitfire summer’ of 1940, all that the 1 million unpaid, untrained part-timers of the Local Defence Volunteers (as the organisation was originally called) wanted was a service rifle for each man, but even that was too much for a country threatened by defeat to provide.Britain’s Final Defence is the first book to explore the efforts made to arm the home defence force between 1940 and 1944 and describe the full range of weaponry available for Britain’s last stand against invading Axis forces.

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Marine Biology - Philip V. Mladenov

The oceans are our planet''s most distinctive and imposing natural habitat. They cover 71 per cent of its surface; support a remarkably diverse and exquisitely adapted array of life forms, from microscopic viruses, bacteria, and plankton to the largest existing animals; and possess many of Earth''s most significant, intriguing, and inaccessible ecosystems. In an era in which humans are significantly altering the global environment, the oceans are undergoing rapid and profound changes. The study of marine biology is thus taking on added importance and urgency as people struggle to understand and manage these changes to protect our marine ecosystems. Healthy oceans produce half of the oxygen we breathe; stabilize our climate; create ecosystems that protect our coasts from storms; provide us with abundant food; and host diverse organisms that provide us with natural products for medicine and biotechnology. In this Very Short Introduction, marine biologist Philip Mladenov provides an accessible and up-to-date overview of marine biology, offering a tour of marine life and marine processes that ranges from the unimaginably abundant microscopic organisms that drive the oceans'' food web to the apex predators that we exploit for food; from polar ocean ecosystems to tropical coral reefs; and from the luxurious ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Defence of Socrates, Euthyphro, Crito - Plato

These new translations present Plato''s remarkable dramatization of the momentous events surrounding the trial of Socrates in 399 BC, on charges of irreligion and corrupting the young. The Euthyphro, Defence of Socrates, and Crito form a dramatic and thematic sequence, raising fundamental questions about the basis of moral, religious, legal, and political obligation. Plato explores these issues with a freshness and directness that have never been surpassed. In the Defence of Socrates, Plato seeks not only to clear his master''s name, but also to defend the whole Socratic way of life, and therefore philosophy itself. The result is an oratorical masterpiece. The Euthyphro, an inquiry into the nature of piety, probes the relationship between religion and morality. The Crito discusses the citizen''s obligation to the state, in the context of a life-or-death issue confronting Socrates himself - whether or not to escape from prison. David Gallop''s Introduction provides a stimulating philosophical and historical analysis of these texts, complemented by useful explanatory notes and an index of names, to make this edition invaluable to readers new to these timeless classics. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Woman in Defence - Karina Molloy

''A searing, honest and courageous account of professional soldiering in a toxic military culture'' Senator Tom Clonan, retired army captainDuring her 31-year career as a soldier in the Irish Defence Forces, Karina Molloy achieved many firsts. First female to get promoted to Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) rank. First to attempt the Army Ranger Wing selection course - Ireland''s SAS equivalent - when it was considered impossible for women. And, to date, Karina has the most overseas service as a female senior NCO.But despite a pioneering career, she faced many setbacks in an institution rife with misogyny - from sexual assault to routine bullying to promotional glass ceilings. And yet she persevered.From Lebanon to Eritrea to Bosnia, A Woman in Defence is the often shocking story of a determined soldier who forged her way in a man''s world, and who continues to fight to make the army a safer and more equitable place for women. What emerges is a damning exposé of a venerable Irish institution which has failed to defend and protect its own.

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The Schliemann Defence: Move by Move - Junior Tay

White players who enjoy playing the Ruy Lopez (1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5) often expect to have an easy time in the opening. Numerous Black systems allow White to complete development with natural moves which often results in a small but clear advantage. Not so The Schliemann. The Schliemann (3 ... f5) is a ferocious beast that immediately takes the fight to White. The swift counter with ... f7-f5 is undoubtedly risky but has the advantage of disturbing White''s equanimity and setting difficult problems to solve as early as move three. Any White player who is not highly attuned to the nuances of this system can quickly find themselves in very hot water. This makes the Schliemann an ideal practical weapon for the aggressively-minded tactical player.

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US Marine vs North Korean Soldier - Bob Cashner

This absorbing study casts light on the tactics, weapons and combat effectiveness of the US Marines and North Korean soldiers who fought one another in August and September 1950.Equipped with Soviet tanks and bolstered by a cadre of combat veterans returning from the Chinese Civil War, North Korea’s army launched its surprise offensive against the Republic of Korea on 25 June 1950; within days Seoul had fallen and the majority of South Korea’s divisions had been shattered. American ground troops rushed to Korea also seemed incapable of stopping the rapidly advancing North Koreans. By August, the remnants of the South Korean and US Army divisions had been pushed into a small corner around the port of Pusan, their backs to the sea. Time was also running out for the North Koreans; virtually all of their planning and preparations were based on a two-month campaign. Although the North Korean People’s Army had enjoyed an impressive string of victories, its losses were no longer being replaced in the needed quantity or quality. It was truly a do-or-die moment for both sides.In the wake of World War II, the United States Marine Corps had shrunk from 473,000 men in 1945 to only 70,000 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lucius Verus and the Roman Defence of the East - M. C. Bishop

Marcus Aurelius first action as Roman Emperor was to appoint his adoptive brother, Lucius Verus, as his co-emperor, even though he is often depicted as a wastrel. The author analyses why Verus succeeded against the Parthians where other emperors, before and after him, failed

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Danny Dingle's Fantastic Finds: The Villain Defence Vessel (book 7) - Angie Lakeová

Shiver me timbers! There’s hidden treasure in Greenville and EVERYONE wants to find it – including the world’s finest superhero-genius-inventor-pirate, Captain Dingle the Daring!

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The Formative Assessment Handbook - Marine Freibrun, Sandy Brunet

Explore the "why," "what," and "how" of formative assessments in the classroom In The Formative Assessment Handbook: Resources to Improve Learning Outcomes for All Students, the authors, with over 40 years of cumulative classroom, school, and district and state-level experience, deliver a crucial toolkit of ready-to-go ideas, activities, and reproducibles that make it easy to implement formative assessment quickly, effectively, and efficiently. You'll also learn what formative assessment is, what it looks like, and why it’s a critical component to student achievement. The authors explain how to set your classroom up for success and develop & select learning targets and success criteria to create a clear pathway and roadmap for your formative assessments. You’ll also find: Up-to-date research supporting the use of formative assessment in the classroomInstructions for properly utilizing pre-assessmentsCollaborative routines you can implement during instructionDiscussions of dialogic teaching and dialectic synergy An indispensable resource for both new and veteran K-12 educators, The Formative Assessment Handbook will also prove invaluable to administrators and educational coaches.

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4Home Bavlněné povlečení Marine, 140 x 220 cm, 70 x 90 cm

Povlečení Marine od 4Home je oboustranné, s tmavě modrou stranou zdobenou bílými kotvičkami a druhou stranou s červeno-bílými proužky. Vyrobeno je z 100% bavlny a opatřeno zipem. Souprava zahrnuje povlak na přikrývku 140x220 cm a povlak na polštář 70x90 cm.

  • Oboustranný design s tmavě modrou stranou s kotvičkami a červeno-bílými proužky pro variabilitu
  • Vyrobeno z 100% bavlny pro maximální pohodlí a prodyšnost
  • Praktické zapínání na zip pro snadné použití
  • Souprava obsahuje povlak na přikrývku 140x220 cm a povlak na polštář 70x90 cm

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4Home Bavlněné povlečení Marine, 220 x 200 cm, 2 ks 70 x 90 cm

Bavlněné povlečení Marine s námořnickým motivem kombinuje tmavě modrou barvu s kotvičkami a červeno-bílými proužky. Oboustranný design umožňuje libovolnou kombinaci stran pro změnu vzhledu. Souprava zahrnuje povlak na přikrývku a dva polštářové povlaky.

  • Oboustranný design s tmavě modrou stranou s kotvičkami a červeno-bílými proužky pro variabilní vzhled.
  • Vyrobeno z 100% bavlny pro maximální pohodlí a prodyšnost.
  • Praktické zapínání na zip pro snadné použití a údržbu.
  • Souprava obsahuje povlak na přikrývku 220x200 cm a dva polštářové povlaky 70x90 cm.

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Three War Marine Hero - Richard Camp

The first biography of Marine General Raymond Davis, who was decorated for bravery in both WWII and Korea, and went on to serve as a commanding general in Vietnam.

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The Troubled Deep - Rob Parker

''Compelling and so atmospheric, this is - quite literally - the perfect new crime series to dive into'' HEAT''Rob Parker is a master of the stone-cold twist'' JANICE HALLETT''Brilliant pacing and interesting characters make this a great addition to you to-be-read stacks'' PRIMA''Propels you through the pages at a rate of knots ... the very definition of a one-sitting read'' ROBERT RUTHERFORDNobody ever knew what happened to the Brindleys. One summer they were there - flashy, loud and beautiful - and then they were gone. A mother, father and two children, vanished into the East Anglian night. Some said the family never made it home from the party; their speeding car thrown off the tracks and the four of them silently buried in the marshes. Others said they had simply moved on. For over thirty years, the case remained as cold as the freezing waterways of the Norfolk broads. Until Cam Killick found the car.An ex-marine and ex-SBS officer, Cam Killick’s PTSD has made the return to civilian life a living nightmare. The only place he can find peace is underwater, where the world is muffled to white noise. As a cold case diver it is his job to scour ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Ocean Speaks - Matt Porteous, Tamsin Raine

A collection of remarkable stories from the founders of charity Ocean Culture Life. Explore Earth’s most remote open oceans, with telling insights from the extraordinary heroes making new discoveries every day.The Ocean Speaks brings together more than 45 ocean culture life enthusiasts who have taken ocean protection into their own hands, documenting the unknown and telling stories that aim to connect humans with water. Whether they are divers, marine biologists, surfers, influencers, conservationists, photojournalists, or filmmakers, each of these ocean lovers is playing a part in deepening our understanding of our planet’s largest life support system, 80% of which remains unmapped, unobserved, and unexplored. Split geographically by oceans and continents, the stories include a project that documents the world’s largest population of tiger sharks in the Maldives, divers who unofficially patrol a UNESCO world heritage site near the volcanic ‘Ring of Fire’ in the Tropical Eastern Pacific, a visit to the touching but ghostly turtle cemetery in Malaysia, and incredible natural spectacles like the mass spawning of grouper in French Polynesia, or the humpback whales who flock to the remote Silver Bank in the Dominican Republic to birth and mate. With over 200 underwater images from every ocean on the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Cut Throat Trial - The Secret Barrister

THE FIRST LEGAL THRILLER FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING SECRET BARRISTER WRITING AS S. J. FLEET_____''An astute, empathetic, and satisfyingly twisty read'' Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal and ReputationIt is one of the biggest trials of the year. Three seventeen-year-old boys are accused of the brutal murder of an elderly teacher on New Year''s Eve.Each boy denies it.Each points the finger at the other two.But they can’t all be innocent.The three defence barristers have only one job: to persuade the jury that their client is not guilty. But they’re up against a prosecutor who needs to win the case, no matter the cost.Because when the game is murder, the competition is deadly.Launching a brilliant new voice in crime fiction, a criminal barrister with an incomparable insider’s knowledge, The Cut Throat Trial is the most gripping thriller of the year.

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The Sea All Around - Richard Clubley

I’m not the only one with islomania – lots of people have the same affliction, for which there is no known cure, thank goodness. I have a similar affinity for boats and I think the similarity is that they are both tiny worlds, bounded by water. Richard Clubley makes no secret of his love of Scottish islands. In fact, it’s his mission to spread the love through writing about all the islands he has visited. The Sea All Around is a very personal appreciation of these places – ‘remote’ to some, but the centre of the world for those who live there. Richard gets to the heart of island life, picking up on the particular character of each island he visits by making friends and learning about local history and lore, such as the story of the exploding float on Lunga, the ingenious defence of the garrison at Cairn-na-Burgh on the Treshnish Isles and the Battle of Bloody Bay on Mull. I still love a blank sheet of paper and the first sentence of a new island story.

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The King Beyond The Gate - David Gemmell

''THE HARD-BITTEN CHAMPION OF BRITISH HEROIC FANTASY'' - Joe Abercrombie ''HEROISM AND HEARTBREAK . . . GEMMELL IS ADRENALINE WITH SOUL'' - Brent Weeks A century has passed since the heroic defence of Dros Delnoch. But the people of the Drenai face a new terror: a mad emperor kept in power by two forces of unsurpassed evil. The Joinings are werebeasts of awesome power. The Dark Templars are warrior-priests whose fighting skills are without equal. Against them, the Drenai face certain defeat. One man, an outsider hated by the Drenai for his Nadir blood, and despised by the Nadir for his Drenai ancestry, sets out to bring down the emperor. He is one man against the armies of chaos.He is Tenaka Khan - the Prince of Shadows.Novels by David GemmellThe Drenai seriesLegend The King Beyond the GateWaylanderQuest For Lost Heroes Waylander II: In the Realm of the WolfThe First Chronicles of Druss the LegendJon Shannow seriesWolf in ShadowThe Last GuardianBloodstone Stones of Power Ghost KingLast Sword of Power Hawk Queen seriesIronhand''s DaughterThe Hawk Eternal Ancient Greece novelsLion of MacedonDark Prince Other novelsKnights of Dark RenownMorningstar

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The Russian Invasion of Ukraine, February - December 2022 - John S Harrel

On 24 February 2022, Russian forces invaded Ukraine, intending to overthrow the Zelensky government and bring the former Soviet republic back into the Russian sphere of control. Vladimir Putin clearly expected a quick victory and many in the West also predicted that Kiev would fall in a few days. But they hadn’t counted on the skilled, courageous and determined resistance of the Ukrainian armed forces, nor the degree to which Russian military might had been overestimated. The initial Russian dash for Kiev was thrown back and their advances in the east and south also slowed by a combination of fierce resistance and their own unpreparedness, inadequate logistical planning and incompetent command. While the Russians ground their way forward in the east and south of the country, devastating towns and cities, they paid a heavy price in casualties and equipment losses. A carefully planned Ukrainian counteroffensive in the summer forced the invaders into a series of humiliating retreats. As winter approached, the Russians still held considerable territory but the initiative and strategic momentum had clearly swung to the defenders. The illusion of Russian invincibility was shattered forever. US Major General (retired) John S Harrel, a graduate of the US Army War ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Greece: The Peloponnese - Andrew Bostock

This new, thoroughly updated fifth edition of Bradt''s Greece: The Peloponnese with Athens, Delphi and Kythira remains the only dedicated guidebook to the southern part of the Greek mainland. It provides more detailed coverage than any other rival guide, making it indispensable for independent and group travellers visiting a fascinating area slightly smaller than Wales. It also incorporates focussed mini-guides to the Greek capital of Athens and the world-famous site of Delphi.The Peloponnese contains a huge diversity of cultural landscapes, from sleepy, white-washed villages to Byzantine churches, medieval fortresses and ancient archaeological sites such as Olympia and Mycenae. In addition to a long Mediterranean coast lined with classic white sandy beaches, the peninsula incorporates towering mountains for hiking and skiing, olive groves which produce the finest fruit, and hillsides covered in flowers.Bradt''s Greece: The Peloponnese provides in-depth coverage of well-known sites, including one of Europe''s most spectacular train journeys and the tower houses of the famed Mani. Such information is complemented by descriptions of lesser-known attractions often ignored by other books. Those visiting outside of high season can revel in the delights of the wildflowers of spring, the joys of the olive harvest in late autumn and skiing opportunities during ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Troubled Deep - Rob Parker

''Compelling and so atmospheric, this is - quite literally - the perfect new crime series to dive into'' HEAT''Rob Parker is a master of the stone-cold twist'' JANICE HALLETT''Brilliant pacing and interesting characters make this a great addition to you to-be-read stacks'' PRIMA''Propels you through the pages at a rate of knots ... the very definition of a one-sitting read'' ROBERT RUTHERFORDNobody ever knew what happened to the Brindleys. One summer they were there - flashy, loud and beautiful - and then they were gone. A mother, father and two children, vanished into the East Anglian night. Some said the family never made it home from the party; their speeding car thrown off the tracks and the four of them silently buried in the marshes. Others said they had simply moved on. For over thirty years, the case remained as cold as the freezing waterways of the Norfolk broads. Until Cam Killick found the car.An ex-marine and ex-SBS officer, Cam Killick’s PTSD has made the return to civilian life a living nightmare. The only place he can find peace is underwater, where the world is muffled to white noise. As a cold case diver it is his job to scour ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Reckoning - Prit Buttar

''The Reckoning is vivid history, the tragic Eastern Front brought to life through the widest range of Russian and German sources I''ve ever read. Bravo.'' – Peter Caddick-Adams, author and broadcasterFrom critically acclaimed Eastern Front expert Prit Buttar, The Reckoning is a masterful re-evaluation of the fateful year of 1944, and how the Red Army irrevocably turned the tide of war until the final defeat within the heart of Germany itself was guaranteed.The fighting throughout the Ukraine and Romania was brutal, with the German defence dogged and desperate. But for too long the Wehrmacht had relied on the superior combat prowess of its fighting men. What had not been taken into account, however, was that the Red Army would not only rely on its sheer size, but would fine-tune its fighting performance from its senior commanders right down to the individual soldier battling both fear and the elements to take each line, each trench, each inch of land. Ultimately it is a story not of how the Germans lost, as is all too often told, but of how the Russians increasingly learned how to win.

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Defenders of the Reich - Robert Forsyth

The story of the Luftwaffe fighter arm’s desperate defence of the Third Reich from the growing Allied bomber offensive in World War II.The Reichsverteidigung (Defence of the Reich) was a do or die campaign that saw the very best fighter pilots in the Luftwaffe attempt to defend German skies from increasingly large formations of RAF and USAAF medium and heavy bombers. Flying both piston-engined and, eventually, the first jet-engined fighters to see operational service, the Jagdflieger employed a wide range of weapons and tactics in an effort to blunt the Allied air offensive across Nazi Germany and Occupied Europe. Defenders of the Reich focusses on the story of the pilot, his aircraft, his weaponry, his draining, dangerous missions and Luftwaffe tactics against the USAAF and the RAF bombers from the summer of 1942 through to VE Day. They fought until they were all but obliterated as USAAF and RAF fighters decimated their ranks in the air and targeted their airfields in devastating strafing attacks.leading Luftwaffe historian Robert Forsyth uses German and Allied archival documents coupled with interviews with former Jagdwaffe pilots, to tell the history of this last-ditch aerial campaign from the perspective of the Luftwaffe.

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The Uncollected Cases of Sherlock Holmes - Geoff Finch

The Uncollected Cases of Sherlock Holmes presents eight new stories about Holmes which set the great detective against the background of Victorian England, an era of enormous progress, in science, transport, and medicine but which also witnessed a surge in urban poverty, prostitution and imperial adventurism. Each of the stories in this collection engages with an aspect of this background. In ''The Sicilian Defence'', Holmes comes to the aid of a disgraced army veteran who has fallen in love with a Sudanese woman and incurred the wrath of her father, whilst in ''The Archaeopterx'' Holmes has to recover an important fossil which has been stolen from the Natural History Museum. In ''The Missing Heir'' Holmes is asked to find the heir to a great fortune, considered by his family to be mentally unstable, and in ''The Dunwich Ghost'' he investigates the plight of an old army colleague of Watson''s who is haunted by the ghost of his dead wife.The Holmes who emerges from these stories justifies the description of him by Watson as the ''best and wisest of men.'' Whether investigating a gang of forgers, securing justice for a murdered prostitute or facing a Russian spy we see his ferocious ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Reconquest of Burma 1944–45 - Robert Lyman

A fascinating exploration of the dramatic battles and Allied operations to wrest back control of Burma (Myanmar) from the Japanese.The Allied reconquest of Burma was not part of Allied Grand Strategy in 1944 and 1945. It happened despite it – in particular, because of the dramatic failure of the Japanese invasion of India (Operation U-Go), which ended ignominiously for the Japanese Empire in August 1944. The reconquest was one of the longest campaigns of World War II. It comprised 11 distinct battles and offensives that were part of the overall continuum of operations that resulted in the Allied victory.Written by a foremost expert on the British Army in World War II, this superbly illustrated work details the Allied operations to retake Burma from Japanese control. Accounts of Operation Capital, the capture of Meiktila and Mandalay, the Allied advance in the Arakan, the race for Rangoon, Operation Dracula, the Battle of the Sittang Bend and Japanese breakout operations across the Pegu Yomas are supported by easy to follow 2D maps and 3D diagrams. Among the events brought to life in vivid battlescene artworks are an SOE-led ambush in Operation Character, and the famous Defence of Hill 170 in the Arakan.

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Into Helmand with the Walking Dead - Kevin Schranz, Miles Vining

The Marines of First Battalion, Ninth Marines earned their macabre moniker ''The Walking Dead'' in the Vietnam War. Into Helmand with the Walking Dead follows the experiences of two Marine infantrymen from 1/9 fighting in Afghanistan.Following the 11 September attacks in 2001, Operation Enduring Freedom catalyzed the longest war in United States history. The lives of thousands of Afghans, Americans, and many others were forever altered due to the ensuing war. The book is a brutally honest portrayal of life and death in the Marine infantry both at war in Afghanistan and upon returning to the home front, where issues of reintegration and suicide become a reality.This is the tale of the young Americans who became infantrymen and conducted AmericaÂ’s foreign policy in its most ruthless and straight-forward manner. But war, in and of itself, is only playing a small part. The culture and environment from which they re-entered civil society would leave them uncertain, and confused as to the cataclysm they had just left. This book is a testimony to their experience and the legacy of war on their generation.

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Lord Chelmsford and the Zulu War - Gerald French

The Anglo-Zulu war of 1879 was perhaps subjected to much controversy as a result of the epic Zulu victory at the battle of Isandlwana. Lord Chelmsford, the General Officer commanding the invasion force during the war, sustained severe criticism from both journalists and parliament following his actions and conduct at Isandlwana. In 1939 and on the sixtieth anniversary of the battle, Major, the Hon Gerald French, wrote a controversial but riveting book titledLord Chelmsford and the Zulu War, is based on defending both Lord Chelmsfords actions and reputation. The foreword to the book was written by General Sir Bindon Blood who served under Chelmsford in India and a devoted admirer.French however, had fallen into the error of selective inaccurate source material and false reports that were, at the time, specifically designed to shield Lord Chelmsford from the Isandlwana debacle and conveniently lay such blame on the shoulders of Colonel Anthony Durnford, Royal Engineers, who was present at Isandlwana. For example, in looking for such evidence, French deliberately altered a map that showed the true disposition of the imperial defence line at the battle in order for readers to reach the conclusion that the primary course of the defeat was the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Curious World of Seahorses - Till Hein

With the whimsy and heart of The Soul of an Octopus and the surprising details of the very best science writing, The Curious World of Seahorses brilliantly captures the ocean’s most charismatic and mysterious inhabitant."The seahorse has captured the human imagination for millennia... Till Hein explains the amazing qualities of these magical creatures."—Explorers Journal"Not just a compelling read, but also a love letter to the strangest creatures of the ocean—seahorses."—Frauke Bagusche, author of The Blue Wonder"When God created the seahorse," says one marine biologist, "he may have had one too many."Of all the creatures in the ocean, there are none more charming and magical—or more strange—than the seahorses. Masters of disguise, graceful dancers, and romantic lovers, seahorses are found not only in the seagrass meadows and mangroves of the world, but also throughout the annals of human history and culture—surfacing everywhere from chess and Greek mythology to Disney movies like The Little Mermaid and Pokémon games.Equipped with a pouch like a kangaroo, a long snout like an anteater, and complete with a crown unique as a human fingerprint, the seahorse defies easy categorization. The only fish to swim in an upright position, seahorses are terrible swimmers, but they make up ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Ultimate Guide to Diving in Indonesia - Sarah Ann Wormald

Indonesia, the world''s largest archipelago, is a true diver''s paradise!The tropical seas around Indonesia''s 17,000 islands span several ecological zones and host the greatest variety of marine life and biodiversity found anywhere on this planet. These warm, crystal-clear waters are home to stunning coral reefs, deep trenches and shipwrecks—not to mention majestic creatures ranging from seahorses to fish, whales, dolphins, sharks and manta rays.The Ultimate Guide to Diving in Indonesia is the first and only comprehensive guidebook dedicated entirely to Indonesia''s unique and exciting dive sites and facilities. Seasoned dive instructor and long-time Bali resident Sarah Ann Wormald presents descriptions and photos for each major dive site, including recommendations for the best operators and services to use. Maps of each area, marine life and conservation stories, and detailed travel tips from a local expert help to guide you in planning your visit.This updated and expanded third edition features many new photos, dive operators and dive sites that have surfaced over the past few years. Unique highlights include the burgeoning night-time blackwater diving scene, wall diving around Selayar Island and whale and dolphin watching off the coast of Alor.Wormald covers each major region in Indonesia in detail, among them:Bali — "The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (1473619815)

Román vypráví příběh Rosemary Harper, která se připojí k posádce lodi Wayfarer. Posádce je nabídnuta jedinečná příležitost vybudovat hyperspace tunel na vzdálenou planetu. V těsném prostoru vesmírné lodi se postupně odhalují tajemství jednotlivých členů posádky.

  • Brožovaná vazba s matným přebalem
  • Rozsah 432 stran pro ponoření se do příběhu
  • Originální anglický text pro autentický zážitek
  • Přístupná cena díky brožované verzi

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Hugo Boss BOSS The Scent Magnetic for her parfémovaná voda pro ženy 50 ml

Parfémovaná voda BOSS The Scent Magnetic for Her je ambrově-pižmová interpretace původní vůně, určená speciálně pro ženy. Vůně kombinuje květ vonokvětky, bílé pižmo a semena ibiškovce pižmového. Flakon má tmavě fialový lakovaný design s ikonickým logem BOSS.

  • Neodolatelně přitažlivá a svůdná vůně
  • Kvalitní skleněný flakon s ikonickým designem
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Prince: Sign O' the Times (deluxe) (4x LP) - LP (0349784655)

Sign O' the Times je deváté studiové album Prince, původně vydané jako dvojalbum v roce 1987. Tato deluxe reedice na 4LP obsahuje kompletní původní materiál, koncertní nahrávky z Utrechtu a Paisley Parku a další exkluzivní bonusy. Album představuje mix stylů od funku a soulu po psychedelický pop a electro.

  • Rozšířená 4LP deluxe edice s kompletním zvukovým materiálem z roku 1987
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Florence & The Machine: Dance Fever (Deluxe Hardback Book) - CD (4545415)

Jedná se o páté studiové album skupiny Florence and the Machine vydané v roce 2022. Produkt je deluxe edice obsahující CD a knihu s pevnou vazbou. Album patří do žánru indie rocku.

  • Deluxe edice s pevnou vazbou knihy
  • Páté studiové album Florence and the Machine
  • Kolekční vydání pro fanoušky
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The Shining (1444720724)

Kniha The Shining od Stephena Kinga vypráví příběh pětiletého Dannyho, který má psychické schopnosti. Když se jeho rodina přestěhuje jako správci do opuštěného hotelu Overlook, Danny začne zažívat děsivé vize. Hotel ožívá vlastním životem a rodina se ocitá v pasti během zimní bouře.

  • Klasický horor od Stephena Kinga v anglickém jazyce
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THE SIMS 4: GET TOGETHER - Xbox Digital (7D4-00283)

Rozšíření The Sims 4: Společná zábava přidává do hry nové město Windenburg. Simíci mohou vstoupit do různých klubů a zažít noční život. Pro fungování je vyžadována základní hra The Sims 4.

  • Nové město Windenburg k prozkoumání
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The Future of War - Sir Lawrence Freedman

For as long as there have been wars there have been fears about the next war. Where are the new dangers? What is the best defence? How might peace come about? This is the history of how over the last 150 years we have tried - rightly and wrongly - to predict war''s future. ''Britain''s leading academic strategist ... read this book'' Economist''Insightful and opinionated ... expertly covers centuries of evolving mayhem'' Gary J. Bass, The New York Times''A bonfire of predictions ... Freedman''s purpose in this wise book is to discern patterns in the way we have thought about war''s future'' Shashank Joshi, Financial Times''It reflects the author''s immense knowledge and wisdom. It should feed our humility, because it reminds us of mankind''s unlimited capacity for folly'' Max Hastings, The Times

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The No. 1 Lawyer - James Patterson

Discover the exciting stand-alone twisty courtroom drama from the world’s bestselling thriller writer, perfect for fans of John Grisham. ‘Simply put: nobody does it better.'' Jeffery Deaver''No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.'' Lee Child''James Patterson is The Boss. End of.'' Ian Rankin''One of the greatest storytellers of all time'' Patricia Cornwell---------------------------He’s never lost a case. But can he outwit a killer?Stafford Lee Penney is the best defence lawyer in Mississippi - he''s never lost a case. Until now.Hot on the heels of his latest courtroom victory, his wife is brutally murdered. Devastated, Stafford Lee spirals into a losing streak that forces him to abandon his once brilliant career.But his wife''s killer is still on the loose and they seem determined to frame Stafford Lee for their crimes. Rising from rock bottom, he makes a bold return to court - to defend himself in the biggest murder trial this town has ever seen.Stafford Lee must crack the toughest case of his career. And this time, it''s personal.---------------------------Readers can’t get enough of The No. 1 Lawyer…***** ‘Like any other James Patterson book, this one is filled with great characters and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Opening Repertoire: The Killer Dutch Rebooted - Simon Williams

Simon Williams (the Ginger GM) is passionate about the Dutch Defence. He has played it all his life, knows it inside out and is considered one of the world's leading experts on this very dynamic Black counter. In this book he shares his extensive knowledge, holds nothing back and carves out a formidable repertoire for aggressive black players.The great thing about the Dutch is that it solves several opening problems with Black. What to do against 1 d4? Play 1...f5! How to counter the English (1 c4)? Play 1...f5! again. What about the transpositional Reti Opening 1 Nf3? Yep. You've guessed it. Play 1...f5! Get the f-pawn to f5 and then plan to follow up with ...d6 and ...e5, creating a dynamic central pawn wall. If White doesn't counter accurately (and many players won't) this lays the foundations for a powerful middlegame kingside attack. The Killer Dutch Rebooted is a swash-buckling opening that favors the brave and fearless chess player.- A dangerous system where Black can easily whip up a deadly kingside attack.- Latest updates on Dutch theory.- Plans against all major variations and sidelines.Williams is well known for his swashbuckling, attacking play and his entertaining and instructive commentary. He ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Great Generals of the Ancient World - Gabriel Richard

Of the thousands of commanders who served in historys armies, why is it that only a few are remembered as great leaders of men in battle? What combination of personal and circumstantial influences conspire to produce great commanders? What makes a great leader great? Richard A Gabriel analyses the biographies of ten great generals who lived between 1481 BC and AD 632 in an attempt to identify the characteristics of intellect, psychology, personality, and experience that allowed them to tread the path to greatness. Professor Richard Gabriel has selected the ten whom he believes to be the greatest of them all. Those included, and more so those omitted, will surprise many readers. Conspicuous by their absence, for example, are Alexander the Great and Attila the Hun. Richard Gabriel, himself a retired soldier and professor at the Canadian Defence College, uses his selected exemplars to distil the timeless essence of military leadership.

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Ocean Life in the Time of Dinosaurs - Alexandra Houssaye, Stephane Jouve, Peggy Vincent, Nathalie Bardet

A richly illustrated introduction to the spectacular reptiles that swam the oceans when dinosaurs roamed the landDuring the Mesozoic era, 252 to 66 million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the land, but the ocean deeps were roiling with equally spectacular reptiles—including giant predators. This richly illustrated, authoritative, and accessible book introduces readers to the world of these fascinating marine animals, whose predecessors returned to the seas a few million years after the first vertebrates emerged from the water. As we meet ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, mosasaurs, and many others, we learn about the astonishing anatomical, physiological, and behavioral adaptations that enabled these reptiles to become ocean dwellers again. We also learn about their living descendants, including sea turtles and sea snakes. Featuring stunning artwork depicting these prehistoric ocean creatures and photographs of their fossil remains, this book invites readers to discover the enthralling past of marine reptiles in all their extraordinary diversity.

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The Splinter King - Mike Brooks

THE WORLD FRACTURES AS A DEAD GOD RISES . . .Darel, dragon knight and the new leader of Black Keep, must travel to the palace of the God-King to beg for the lives of his people. But in the capital of Narida, Marin and his warrior husband will be drawn into a palace coup, and Princess Tila will resort to murder to keep her hold on power.In the far reaches of the kingdom an heir in exile is hunted by assassins, rumours of a rival God-King abound, and daemonic forces from across the seas draw ever nearer...A saga of truly epic proportions, The Splinter King is the captivating sequel to Mike Brooks'' The Black Coast. A spectacular adventure featuring a large cast of dragon riders, royalty, knights and deities, this new series is an unmissable treat for any fantasy reader.

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An Underwater Guide to the Red Sea (2nd) - Lawson Wood

Underwater Guide to the Red Sea introduces over 1,000 species of invertebrate and over 200 species of coral, forming the basis of a marine eco-system which includes 1,100 species of fish, of which just under 20% are endemic. The high level of endemism is one of the main factors that makes scuba diving in Egypt so attractive. The dive sites offer unobstructed opportunities to spot tropical marine life in crystal-clear waters, ranging from sharks and dolphins to gorgonian fans and feather-stars. Diving types include shallow patch reefs, drift dives and walls, and a collection of some of the most interesting wrecks you are likely to find anywhere, including the world-famous Carnatic and Thistlegorm wrecks. Many of the reefs stretch out far into the sea and form intricate labyrinths of plateaus, lagoons, caves and gardens. Divided into three parts, the first is an introduction to diving and snorkelling in the Red Sea including what to expect and where to base yourself; next a guide to the best sites for diving and snorkelling; and finally a photographic identification of 282 of the most common species of fish, invertebrates, corals and megafauna.

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Shells of the World - M. G. Harasewych

A marvelously illustrated natural history of the world’s mollusksMollusks are invertebrate animals with a remarkable natural history and a rich fossil record, and their shells are prized for their breathtaking variety and exquisite beauty. Shells of the World provides a wide-ranging look at the incredible diversity of marine mollusks. An informative introduction outlines the lineages covered, followed by a directory section, split into classes, that profiles a broad selection of different taxa to give a sense of their sheer numbers and variety. Features hundreds of beautiful color photos, depicting both the live animals and their shellsDiscusses mollusk evolution, anatomy, life cycles, behavior, and ecologyDescribes unique characteristics, distribution, habitat, and sizeProvides valuable insights into the conservation of the world’s marine mollusksIdeal for malacologists and shell collectors everywhere

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The Farthest Valley - Joseph Wheelan

Knee-deep in snow, and under a leaden sky, American Marines thousands of miles from home watched more snow settle onto the frozen ground, glittering in the fading light. Suddenly, the still Korean night roared to life with the sound of Chinese mortar fire. The Fifth and Seventh Marine Regiments were besieged and surrounded by the Chinese 9th Army Group in a surprise attack at Chosin Reservoir in what is now North Korea. Vastly outnumbered and outgunned, defeat and death seemed guaranteed. Their improbable escape after a week of brutal combat required all the Marines'' fighting skills and supreme combat leadership.

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Major Blunders of the Second World War - Andrew Sangster

A mistake is an error of judgement, a blunder is a mistake caused by carelessness or ignorance, implying incompetence. Blunders are not always the result of incompetence; a chess player may give a critical piece away being distracted by noise, but in war it results in death with serious repercussions. This book explores such errors during the Second World War, some hardly known, a few contentious, many embarrassing. An American destroyer which fired a live torpedo at a battleship carrying Roosevelt, an American officer who unintentionally passed British information to Rommel, and a German plane crash-landing in neutral territory with plans for invasion are some little-known incidents. Overconfidence resulted in a Luftwaffe raid hitting exposed American gas shells killing Italian civilians, British and American military. Self-assurance led to an American general who lost men and tanks failing to rescue his son-in-law from a PoW camp. Inadequate planning brought disaster in the raid on Dieppe. Poor tactics deployed in the bombing of Monte Cassino was bad propaganda for the Allies but assisted the German defence. There are some issues which remain disputed, as with the British sinking the French Fleet, but whether it was a blunder remains questionable. There is the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Anti-Islamic Protest in the UK - William Allchorn

Demonstrations by far-right groups, such as the English Defence League, Britain First and PEGIDA, have caused considerable social and civic unrest in UK cities for nearly a decade. But how should policymakers respond to far-right and anti-Muslim activism? Drawing on extensive primary research with stakeholders, local authorities and policymakers, this book investigates the political, socio-economic and historic trends that fuel this form of political extremism across the UK. It also maps the different types of policy responses available to local politicians, police forces and behind-the-scenes policy officials involved in the day-to-day management of anti-Islamic street protest. The author demonstrates that it is only through developing successful countermeasures in the realm of politics, security and community-based politics that politicians, police and state actors will truly get to grips with this new far-right activism.

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The Sicilian Sveshnikov - Lakdawala Cyrus

The Move by Move series provides an ideal format for the keen chessplayer to improve their game. While reading you are continually challenged to answer probing questions - a method that greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of chess knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study chess while providing the best possible chance to retain what has been learnt. The Sveshnikov is a very important variation of the Sicilian Defence. It was pioneered by Russian grandmaster Evgeny Sveshnikov in the 1970s and has since become a popular choice for Black at all levels, from club player to grandmaster. One of the Sveshnikov''s main attractions is that it provides a battleground for one of the key conflicts in chess: structure versus activity. Black sacrifices structure in return for active piece play - a dynamic that regularly leads to sharp and complex positions, rich in strategic and tactical possibilities. In this book, International Master Cyrus Lakdawala invites the reader to join him in studying the Sveshnikov Sicilian This book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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