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Coming of age is difficult enough under the best of circumstances, but Heidi's home life is far from ideal. The only person who makes the dysfunctional household tolerable is her stepbrother, David. Popular and athletic, David provides the stability and friendship Heidi craves in an otherwise lonely existence. But when David begins to distance himself from those who care about him most, Heidi fears her confidant is slipping away. Her concer...

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First study to examine the course of Sparta's rise and fall from the standpoint of strategy and military operations. An original analysis based firmly upon attested Ancient Greek practices and the fundamental realities of war.

Thetis: Submarine Disaster, is the story of loss of HMS Thetis which sank in Liverpool Bay on 1st June 1939 - her maiden dive, with the loss of ninety-nine lives, the worst peacetime submarine tragedy to be suffered by the Royal Navy. A massive rescue operation was mounted, but the operation ended in failure, with only four crew being rescued.

Barbecue Lovers' Guide to Texas is an essential reference tool for those looking to emerse themselves in the culture of Texas-style barbecue. The book features history of the culinary style and where to find, and most importantly consume, the best of the best local offerings.

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New Third Edition! The Gender Knot, Allan Johnson's response to the pain and confusion that men and women experience by living with gender inequality, explains what patriarchy is and isn't, how it works, and what gets in the way of understanding and doing something about it. Johnson's simple yet powerful approach avoids the paralyzing trap of guilt, blame, anger, and defensive denial that often results from conversations about gender. This edi...

Per la sedicenne Emma Medici le vacanze scolastiche sono alle porte e si prospetta per lei, una "fangirl" intellettuale, un'estate da dedicare alla lettura di nuovi romanzi e alla visione di altri film. Ma, all'improvviso, cominciano a verificarsi una serie di eventi strani. Si ritrova, di lì a breve, sulle tracce di una nuova stirpe che intende governare il mondo.Si confondono tra di noi avendo il nostro aspetto, ma il loro metabolismo è comp...

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When Charles II returned home he began the search for a dynastic marriage. He fixed upon the Infanta of Portugal, Catherine of Braganza, whose dowry included the possession of Tangier, Bombay and valuable trade concessions. The Portuguese had been fighting for their independence from Spain for twenty years and needed alliances to tip the scales in their favour. In return for the concessions Charles agreed to send to Portugal a regiment of hors...

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This is a fresh and fascinating take on what it means to be "stuck" and how to get "unstuck." Part textbook for mental health professionals and part self-help manual, this book guides readers through the various manifestations of this condition by presenting and analyzing the case studies of patients.

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A detailed account of each VC action sets it in the wider strategic and tactical context of the early stages of the Great War. First in a series this book is designed for the armchair reader as much as the battlefield visitor.

The Somme holds a special place in British psyche and this book covers in detail the dark days of the German Offensive of Spring 1918. Companion to the Authors' Retreat and Rearguard - BEF Actions from Mons to the Marne 1914.

A complete history of the entire Somme Campaign from the opening Day on 1 July to the end of the battles on 19 November. Each battle is illustrated with over 80 battle maps that helps the reader identify what happened where.

The almost-forgotten story of the 1912-13 Balkan Wars that became the precursor to First World War