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Hardback. Condition: Good. A path-breaking history of how the United States superseded Great Britain as the preeminent power in the Middle East, with urgent lessons for the present day We usually assume that Arab nationalism brought about the end of the British Empire in the Middle East -- that Gamal Abdel Nasser and other Arab leaders led popular uprisings against colonial rule that forced the overstretched British from the region. In Lords of the Desert, historian James Barr draws on newly declassified archives to argue instead that the US was the driving force behind the British exit. Though the two nations were allies, they found themselves at odds over just about every question, from who owned Saudi Arabia's oil to who should control the Suez Canal. Encouraging and exploiting widespread opposition to the British, the US intrigued its way to power -- ultimately becoming as resented as the British had been. As Barr shows, it is impossible to understand the region today without first grappling with this little-known prehistory.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Some of Great Britain's most prized possessions, the Crown Jewels, have vanished from the Tower of London. Can Secret Agent Jack Stalwart triumph in his battle against a master magician to save the jewels before they go missing for ever.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Down-to-earth and informative, the book offers insights on how to break down cultural barriers, relate with the people and appreciate the country for its worth. The book also gives useful advice on practical matters such as how to find suitable accommodation and education institutions for your family, unravelling British English and choosing from the rich variety of leisure activities that the country has to offer. Even for those who come from English-speaking countries, CultureShock Britain is the essential guide that helps people understand the intricacies that are uniquely British.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Some of Great Britain's most prized possessions, the Crown Jewels, have vanished from the Tower of London. Can Secret Agent Jack Stalwart triumph in his battle against a master magician to save the jewels before they go missing for ever.

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. From the craggy beauty of the Scottish Highlands to cosmopolitan London, Great Britain is yours to discover with Rick Steves Inside Rick Steves Great Britain you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending two weeks or more exploring England, Wales, and ScotlandRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, from Stonehenge and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre to whisky distilleries and corner pubsHow to connect with culture: Try haggis or a Scotch pie, catch a show in SoHo, or chat with locals in a cozy Welsh tavernBeat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insightThe best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a pintSelf-guided walking tours of charming villages, historic sites, and museumsDetailed maps throughout, plus a handy fold-out map for exploring on-the-goUseful resources including a packing list, a historical overview, and recommended readingOver 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you downComplete, up-to-date information on London, Windsor, Cambridge, Bath, Glastonbury, Wells, Avebury, Stonehenge, Salisbury, South Wales, the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, Ironbridge Gorge, Liverpool, the Lake District, York, Durham and Northeast England, Conwy, Caernarfon, Snowdonia National Park, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, St. Andrews, Oban and the Inner Hebrides, Glencoe and Fort William, Inverness, Loch Ness, and moreMake the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Great Britain.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Covers over 1000 choices of accommodation and over 1200 restaurants in all price categories. There is region-by-region coverage of all sights, the major cities and the countryside. The book also includes essays on the royal family, the arts and architecture and a special section on Scotland.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Salty-fresh sea breeze and chips on the beach, sun soaked pub gardens in sleepy little villages, romantic medieval ruins and prehistoric wonders - discover Great Britain's unique charms. Whether you want to go wild swimming in the Fairy Pools of Skye, take a windswept walk along the Jurassic Coast or scale the heights of Snowdonia, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Great Britain has to offer.From the jagged peaks of the Scottish Highlands and dramatic moors of the Peak District, to the sweeping sands of Norfolk and Northumberland, Great Britain boasts miles of spectacular landscape to hike, bike and explore.Our recently updated guide brings Great Britain to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the island's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.You'll discover:- our pick of Great Britain's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the island easy- easy-to-follow itineraries- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe- colour-coded chapters to every part of Great Britain, from London to Edinburgh, the Cotswolds to Cornwall- our new lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goWant the best of Great Britain in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 guides to Scotland, the Lake District, Cornwall and Devon and London.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Lonely Planet's Great Britain is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Puzzle the mysteries of Stonehenge, sip whisky in Scotland, and hike the mountains of Wales; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Great Britain and begin your journey now.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. An insider''s account--the first of its kind--of the thoroughly unconventional life of one of the twentieth century''s most shockingly original painters Lucian Freud''s paintings are instantly recognizable: often shocking and disturbing, his portraits convey a profound yet compelling sense of discomfort. Freud was twice married and the father of at least a dozen children, and his numerous relationships with women were the subject of much gossip--but the man himself remained a mystery. An intensely private individual (during his lifetime he prevented two planned biographies from being published), Freud''s life, as well as his art, invites questions that have had no answer--until now. In Breakfast with Lucian, Geordie Greig, one of a few close friends who regularly had breakfast with the painter during the last years of his life, tells an insider''s account--accessible, engaging, revealing--of one of the twentieth century''s most fascinating, enigmatic, and controversial artists. Greig, who has studied his subject''s work at length, unravels the tangled thread of a life lived on Freud''s own uncompromising terms. Based on private conversations in which Freud held forth on everything from first love to gambling debts to the paintings of Velázquez, and informed by interviews with friends, lovers, and some of the artist''s children who have never before spoken publicly about their relationships with the painter, this is a deeply personal memoir that is illuminated by a keen appreciation of Freud''s art. Fresh, funny, and ultimately profound, Breakfast with Lucian is an essential portrait--one worthy of one of the greatest painters of our time. An NPR Best Book of the Year reig, who has studied his subject''s work at length, unravels the tangled thread of a life lived on Freud''s own uncompromising terms. Based on private conversations in which Freud held forth on everything from first love to gambling debts to the paintings of Velázquez, and informed by interviews with friends, lovers, and some of the artist''s children who have never before spoken publicly about their relationships with the painter, this is a deeply personal memoir that is illuminated by a keen appreciation of Freud''s art. Fresh, funny, and ultimately profound, Breakfast with Lucian is an essential portrait--one worthy of one of the greatest painters of our time. An NPR Best Book of the Yearreig, who has studied his subject''s work at length, unravels the tangled thread of a life lived on Freud''s own uncompromising terms. Based on private conversations in which Freud held forth on everything from first love to gambling debts to the paintings of Velázquez, and informed by interviews with friends, lovers, and some of the artist''s children who have never before spoken publicly about their relationships with the painter, this is a deeply personal memoir that is illuminated by a keen appreciation of Freud''s art. Fresh, funny, and ultimately profound, Breakfast with Lucian is an essential portrait--one worthy of one of the greatest painters of our time. An NPR Best Book of the Yearreig, who has studied his subject''s work at length, unravels the tangled thread of a life lived on Freud''s own uncompromising terms. Based on private conversations in which Freud held forth on everything from first love to gambling debts to the paintings of Velázquez, and informed by interviews with friends, lovers, and some of the artist''s children who have never before spoken publicly about their relationships with the painter, this is a deeply personal memoir that is illuminated by a keen appreciation of Freud''s art. Fresh, funny, and ultimately profound, Breakfast with Lucian is an essential portrait--one worthy of one of the greatest painters of our time. An NPR Best Book of the Yearh friends, lovers, and some of the artist''s children who have never before spoken publicly about their relationships with the painter, this is a deeply personal memoir that is illuminated by a keen appreciation of Freud''s art. Fresh, funny, and ultimately profound, Breakfast with Lucian is an essential portrait--one worthy of one of the greatest painters of our time. An NPR Best Book of the Year.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Rick Steves guides travelers through all Great Britain has to offer, from the must-see sights of London to the quaint villages of the Scottish Highlands in the fully revised edition of this top-selling guide.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Rick Steves guides travelers through all Great Britain has to offer, from the must-see sights of London to the quaint villages of the Scottish Highlands in the fully revised edition of this top-selling guide.

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Covers over 1000 choices of accommodation and over 1200 restaurants in all price categories. There is region-by-region coverage of all sights, the major cities and the countryside. The book also includes essays on the royal family, the arts and architecture and a special section on Scotland.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. A gripping chronicle of the personal and national rivalries that led to the twentieth century's first great arms race, from Pulitzer Prize winner Robert K. Massie With the biographer's rare genius for expressing the essence of extraordinary lives, Massie brings to life a crowd of glittery figures: the single-minded Admiral von Tirpitz; the young, ambitious Winston Churchill; the ruthless, sycophantic Chancellor Bernhard von B low; Britain's greatest twentieth-century foreign secretary, Sir Edward Grey; and Jacky Fisher, the eccentric admiral who revolutionized the British navy and brought forth the first true battleship, the H.M.S. Dreadnought. Their story, and the story of the era, filled with misunderstandings, missed opportunities, and events leading to unintended conclusions, unfolds like a Greek tragedy in this powerful narrative. Intimately human and dramatic, Dreadnought is history at its most riveting. Praise for Dreadnought Dreadnought is history in the grand manner, as most people prefer it: how people shaped, or were shaped by, events.--Time A classic that] covers superbly a whole era . . . engrossing in its glittering gallery of characters.--Chicago Sun-Times Told] on a grand scale . . . Massie is] a master of historical portraiture and anecdotage.--The Wall Street Journal Brilliant on everything he writes about ships and the sea. It is Massie's eye for detail that makes his nautical set pieces so marvelously evocative.--Los Angeles Times.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. In the forgotten hills of Appalachia, monsters don't just haunt old stories. They leave tracks in the dirt, shadows in the trees, and warnings etched in bone.Carl is a rough-edged cryptid tracker with a talent for finding things that shouldn't exist and keeping them out of the wrong hands. When Mothman sightings spark a string of disappearances in a dying mountain town, Carl and his strange companions are drawn into a hunt that spirals far beyond folklore.Something is wrong in the woods. Something watching.At the center of it all is the mysterious Indrid Cold, pulling the strings of something far larger than anyone sees coming. With his hollowed-out followers crawling through the cracks of reality, Carl finds himself in a race to uncover the truth before the veil tears for good.Carl doesn't want to be a hero. He just wants to protect what's his.But when gods bleed, it's men who must carry the scars.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. In the forgotten hills of Appalachia, monsters don't just haunt old stories. They leave tracks in the dirt, shadows in the trees, and warnings etched in bone.Carl is a rough-edged cryptid tracker with a talent for finding things that shouldn't exist and keeping them out of the wrong hands. When Mothman sightings spark a string of disappearances in a dying mountain town, Carl and his strange companions are drawn into a hunt that spirals far beyond folklore.Something is wrong in the woods. Something watching.At the center of it all is the mysterious Indrid Cold, pulling the strings of something far larger than anyone sees coming. With his hollowed-out followers crawling through the cracks of reality, Carl finds himself in a race to uncover the truth before the veil tears for good.Carl doesn't want to be a hero. He just wants to protect what's his.But when gods bleed, it's men who must carry the scars.…

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