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(0)Richard Sale
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Is a Ship Burning? first published in 1938, is Richard Sale's novel of action, adventure and romance aboard an ill-fated cruise ship. Narrator John Banion, the ship's communications officer, describes the passengers and disastrous fire and sinking, followed by days adrift at sea in a small lifeboat.
From the dustjacket: A few wisps of smoke drifting up from below, a muffled shout, the sound of running feet and that all-pervading, cloying smell-the...
2) Falcons
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Falcons have been a source of inspiration to writers, artists, historians and naturalists alike.
In a much-anticipated volume on one of Britain's most fascinating group of birds, Richard Sale draws on a wealth of experience and research, providing a comprehensive natural history of the four British breeding falcons. The book takes each of the four breeding species in turn (Kestrel, Merlin, Hobby and Peregrine Falcon), exploring its form, habitat,...
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Providing excellent value for the keen walker, this popular series features 100 route descriptions of circular walks ranging from 3-12 miles. Each walk has a map, points of interest and places to eat and drink en route, plus suggestions for easy car parking. Ideal for all those wanting to explore a county the best way on foot. The walking territory in these two central counties remains largely undiscovered, better known as they are for their towns...
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K2 is a legend - one of the most demanding mountaineering challenges in the world and one of the most treacherous. Extreme, unpredictable weather and the acutely difficult climbing conditions test the technique, endurance and psychological strength of the most experienced mountaineers to the limit and often beyond. Many of the men and women who have sought to reach the summit have failed, often with tragic consequences - over 70 of them have died...
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This book celebrates the Arctic, exploring the natural history that has so inspired generations.
Early travelers to the Arctic brought back tales of amazing creatures and of the endurance required of visitors, the Arctic becoming a land of inspiration and imagination. Adventurers test themselves against it. Its wildlife still amazes - when film and television show Earth's natural wonders it is always the Polar Regions that draw the biggest audiences....
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A history of those who have scaled Mount Everest-and the advances in mountaineering over a century. At one time, the summits of the world's highest peaks-Everest included-were beyond reach. Pioneering attempts to overcome the dangers of climbing at extremely high altitudes ended in failure, sometimes with disastrous consequences. Yet today, high-altitude ascents are frequent, almost commonplace. Everest can be conquered by relatively inexperienced...
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Scotland Yard thought it strange that the firm of Gorgan & Wilkins imported only regal pythons. But no law was being broken. And they thought it very strange when the Cobra, a lone avenger from India, suddenly appeared in London. But the Cobra had once helped them, so there was no investigation. And the greatest surprise of all was the appearance of Deen Bradley of the British Intelligence-who had an amazing plan to offer.
10) Strange cargo
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Gritty drama of escaped cons and a dame confronting the elements and each other after a daring prison break.
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Miriam and her chronic-gambler husband, Hugh are at the end of their marriage. Barbara, the daughter of the couple, hopes to bring her parents back together again, a prospect made more difficult when Miriams' old flame, Victor, now a millionaire, arrives in town. Hugh tries to win back his soon-to-be ex-wife, but to no avail. Ultimately, Miriam must choose between the financially solvent Victor and the impishly irresponisible Hugh.
12) Suddenly
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Proceeding a presidential visit, a trio of impersonating FBI agents enter a home where John Baron (Frank Sinatra) reveals himself as an assassin. He kidnaps the family in order to use their house as his vantage point in his plot to kill the president.