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From the bestselling author of The Etymologicon comes a brilliant, witty journey through the lost vocabulary of everyday life. "The Horologicon takes you through a single day using the strangest, funniest, and most forgotten words in the English language. From the 'uhtceare' (lying awake worrying before dawn) to 'grogblossoms' at the local pub, Mark Forsyth (The Inky Fool) gives you a bizarre and completely addictive word for every hour of your routine."

Author: Mark Forsyth

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How did a kid from Rosario who needed growth hormone therapy become one of the greatest football players in history? Luca Caioli's classic biography reveals the lesser-known turning points of Lionel Messi's career—from his first Barcelona contract signed on a casual paper napkin to his quiet refusal to collect his initial Champions League medal. Built on exclusive interviews with Messi himself, his family, and close coaches, this updated edition tracks his journey all the way through the dramatic 2017/18 club season and the 2018 World Cup in Russia. A fast-paced, intimate look behind the scenes of modern football greatness.

Author: Luca Caioli

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Step back into the golden era of water sports with this comprehensive retro guide to high-speed windsurfing. Released in 1984, this vintage manual captures the exact moment funboards revolutionized the sport with short boards, footstraps, and radical maneuvers. Written by Hawaii-based experts, it delivers a deeply nostalgic look at old-school techniques—from fundamental sailing geometry to advanced water starts, carved gybes, and wave jumping. Featuring classic diagram layouts and period-correct action photography, it stands as a fascinating time capsule and a premium collectors' item for retro surf culture enthusiasts.

Author: Clive Boden and Angus Chater

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At twenty-two, Amaryllis Fox was recruited by the CIA while still in college. What followed was a decade of living in the shadows, navigating the dangerous, morally ambiguous, and often terrifying world of international espionage. In Life Undercover, Fox takes readers from the training grounds of 'The Farm' to the clandestine corners of the globe, detailing the missions, the secrets, and the profound toll that a life of secrecy takes on a person’s identity. This is not just a spy story; it is a coming-of-age memoir that grapples with the 'big questions' of global conflict, empathy, and what it truly means to serve.

Author: Amaryllis Fox

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An invaluable, deeply insightful guide for students, actors, and lovers of classic drama. "In Lorca: The Theatre Beneath the Sand, renowned scholar Gwynne Edwards explores the groundbreaking, revolutionary stagecraft of Federico García Lorca. By examining Lorca's plays within their intense literary and historical contexts, Edwards unpacks the radical, surrealist 'theatre beneath the sand'—the hidden layer of raw emotion, poetry, and social rebellion that challenged classical theater forever." From Blood Wedding to his avant-garde masterpieces, this is the definitive companion book for any academic library or theater lover.

Author: Gwynne Edwards

**Has stains around the outer front edge, which did not seep on to the inside pages.

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Photographing the Fallen by Jeremy Gordon-Smith explores the profound legacy of Ivan Bawtree, a war graves photographer on the Western Front from 1915 to 1919. As one of only three professional photographers hired by the newly formed Graves Registration Commission, Bawtree braved the dangers of front-line military zones across Northern France and Flanders, most notably the Ypres Salient. Through his pencil and camera lens, this moving historical account offers an intimate look at the devastation of the Great War and the early history of the Imperial War Graves Commission. It stands as an enduring reminder of human loss and sacrifice. 

Author: Jeremy Gordon-Smith

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Author: Jack Canfield & Mark Victor Hansen

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Sixteen years prior to the outbreak of the Second World War, a young Adolf Hitler orchestrated a chaotic armed coup in Bavaria during the infamous 1923 Beer Hall Putsch. When the rebellion was swiftly crushed, he faced high treason charges that threatened life imprisonment or deportation. However, rather than destroying his career, the upcoming legal proceedings were transformed into a highly effective national stage for radical fascist propaganda. Drawing on previously unreleased primary source documents and prison files, historian David King constructs a gripping, day-by-day chronicle of the intense courtroom battle. The narrative masterfully demonstrates how an obscure regional party leader systematically manipulated the Weimar legal framework, outmaneuvered prosecutors, and turned a total disaster into an unprecedented stepping stone to global power.

Author: David King

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Discover the extraordinary life of Jeannette Rankin, the pioneer who broke political barriers as the first woman ever elected to the United States Congress. Raised in Missoula, Montana, Jeannette grew into a fierce advocate for women’s suffrage, social work, and world peace, playing a pivotal role in securing women's right to vote. Written by Mary Barmeyer O'Brien, this inspiring young adult biography traces Rankin's courageous journey from her Montana girlhood to her historic presence in the House of Representatives. 

Author: Mary Barmeyer O'Brien

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Uncover a definitive account of the turbulent geopolitical shifts that redefined Southern Africa during the nineteenth century. This masterfully constructed narrative history tracks the critical arc from the historic Great Trek right up to the outbreak of the Boer War. Delve deep into the strategic orchestrations of figures like Paul Kruger and the sweeping colonial expansions that sparked intense regional conflicts. This compelling text unpacks complex colonial rivalries with exceptional clarity. 

Author: Anthony Nutting

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In Dead Man Running, investigative journalists Ross Coulthart and Duncan McNab expose the chilling, true story of Steve Utah, an elite insider for the Bandidos—one of the world's most feared outlaw motorcycle gangs. From running clubhouse security to planning international drug and weapon smuggling operations, Utah saw it all, including brutal beatings and executions. When the violence became too much, he took the ultimate risk and turned police informant. Now a targeted man on the run, Utah's unflinching confession reveals exactly how the gang operates and the lethal price of breaking the Bandido code.

Author: Ross Coulthart and Duncan McNab

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An intensely human, firsthand account of the historic Siege of Ladysmith, this classic narrative captures the Anglo-Boer War through a journalist’s eye. Australian war correspondent Donald Macdonald was present for the entire military standoff, cataloging the harsh realities of a town enduring continual bombardment, dwindling rations, and disease. Rather than a dry official record, it delivers an unbiased observation of hand-to-hand combat and frontline raiding parties. Originally published in 1900 and preserved in this out-of-print 1999 Covos Books centenary edition, it is a collectible piece of South African military history—perfect for Africana libraries.

Author: Donald Macdonald

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Jeremy Clarkson has seen more of the world than most, and he isn't about to voice his thoughts quietly, humbly, or without great dollops of humour. In The World According to Clarkson, he takes a hilarious, common-sense look at modern life, attacking the pompous, ridiculous, and absurd ideas and institutions we all put up with at home and abroad. From explaining why too much science is bad for our health to celebrating the eccentric and clever, this book offers an uncompromising, laugh-out-loud perspective on the world. 

Author: Jeremy Clarkson

**Note: Spine internally split (folds open completely) Some pages starting to detach from the binding, though all remain present.

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An exceptional historical study of the Natal campaign during the Anglo-Boer War, this absorbing account seeks to vindicate the heavily criticized General Sir Charles Warren. Condemned by history as the man who lost the brutal Battle of Spioenkop (Spion Kop), Warren was forbidden from publicly speaking in his own defense. Utilizing the rigorous testimonies from the 1902–1903 Royal Commission of Inquiry, alongside controversial contemporary reports, author Owen Coetzer meticulously re-examines the military strategies, the infamous 'Dum-Dum' bullets, and the fierce friction between Warren and General Buller. 1996 first edition paperback.

Author: Owen Coetzer

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1989 First Printing of the St. Martin's Press paperback edition. Legendary professional hunter Peter Hathaway Capstick delivers a heart-racing, true-life excursion into the African wild. Drawing from his years of experience on the continent's deadliest terrain, Capstick confronts the raw terror of Africa’s most lethal big game. From the skull-crushing jaws of lions and raging charges of seven-ton elephants to the lightning-fast strikes of the black mamba, this thrilling memoir unmasks the classic "Big Five" killers alongside underrated predators like the hyena and wild dog.

Author: Peter Hathaway Capstick

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