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Great War Land Girls were all very different individuals - they radiated vitality, resolve and determination. In this book, their sense of fun and infectious humour shines through the myriad of humorous stories and poems penned while doing their National Service. Amidst the troubling times they worked through, their ability to ‘stick it if it kills’ no matter what, earnt them a richly-deserved respect. Using previously unpublished photographs from personal collections that intimately depict the ups and downs of their daily lives, this book attempts to immerse readers in the quirky and unusual world of the Great War Land Girl and discovers exactly how they interacted, lived together, soci...
Clearing the Way: Combat Engineers in Kandahar is the story of the men and women of 23 Field Squadron, who served with the 1st Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group in Kandahar in 2006. Through the eyes of thirteen Squadron members, relive the early days of the war in Kandahar and the coming of age of a group of soldiers recorded in graphic detail. The reader experiences the large scale battles with Taliban fighters during Operation Medusa, the building of Route Summit and the construction of key Forward Operating Bases. Accompany them as they fight off insurgent attacks along 'Ambush Alley', dodge mortar fire and dispose of the many Improvised Explosive Devices that litter the landscape. These stories expose the raw bedlam, ironic moments and absurdities of war at the soldier-level. It is replete with little nuggets of wisdom and soldier-philosophy that will bring a wry and knowing grin to the face of those who have experienced combat. Clearing the Way highlights the ingenuity of our soldiers and in particular our combat engineers, regardless of the seemingly impossible demands made of them.
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This work provides a comprehensive look at the author's years with the Coniston Tigers, one of the first climbing clubs in the Lake District. It talks of his climbing with the great names such as George Basterfield, G.S. Sansom and C.F. Holland, and captures daring exploits of climbing in the 1930s long before modern safeguards.
In this sequel to Dugdale''s guide to the Sou thern Lakeland area the author takes the reader on a guided tour of the Northern Lakeland that involves unearthing a ser ies of mysteries designed to tease and titillate the mind. '
ALEC HUNTER is a closer. When corporate mogul Jack Stone hires Alec to negotiate a deal with his ex-wife, Alec is confident he'll have the agreement signed in no time. After all, his charms have worked on numerous women in the past. Only, the former Mrs. Stone wants nothing to do with her ex-husband - or with Alec. While Alec struggles to negotiate with the fiery brunette, he is forced to re-evaluate more than just his business strategies. DESIRÉE GRIMAUD has hidden herself away in the south of France ever since her divorce, and is perfectly happy with her life the way it is. Then, her ex-husband sends a lawyer her way. A man that threatens to turn her whole world upside down. She is determined not to give in, but will the handsome lawyer break down the walls she's built up and uncover secrets she's kept hidden for years? *** Content Warning: Delicate Negotiations is an emotionally gripping tale that touches upon sensitive topics, including past abuse (physical and sexual). Reader discretion is advised.***
This comprehensive book is an excellent planning resource for those who wish to venture into the Scottish mountains. Whether you are planning a walk, scramble, climb or ski tour this larger format guide has all the information the independent mountain lover needs. The guide covers all the mountainous areas of Scotland from south to north, divided into seven regions. Each regional chapter covers individual glens important for mountain-goers, groups of hills that form coherent massifs and individual hills of significance. However, this is not a route guide and detailed descriptions are not provided. The aim of the book is to inspire and entertain as well as inform; to show first-time visitors ...