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On the Run

Deserters Through the Ages

by Graeme Kent ...

There have been many books written about valour in battle. This is not one of them. On the contrary, On the Run deals entirely with those men and women who have departed from life in the armed forces. For as long as there have been wars there have been those who have fled from the cannon's roar. In this fascinating and unique history of deserters and desertion, Graeme Kent scours the annals of ... Read more

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There have been many books written about valour in battle. This is not one of them. On the contrary, On the Run deals entirely with those men and women who have departed from life in the armed forces. For as long as there have been wars there have been those who have fled from the cannon's roar. In this fascinating and unique history of deserters and desertion, Graeme Kent scours the annals of
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The Great White Hopes

The Quest to Defeat Jack Johnson

by Graeme Kent ...

In Sydney, Australia, in 1908 the talented black fighter Jack Johnson won the heavyweight championship of the world from the Canadian Tommy Burns. There was an immediate storm of protest. It was predicted that his reign would lead to civic unrest and race riots. This is the story of sport, racism, corruption and larger-than-life characters. ... Read more

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In Sydney, Australia, in 1908 the talented black fighter Jack Johnson won the heavyweight championship of the world from the Canadian Tommy Burns. There was an immediate storm of protest. It was predicted that his reign would lead to civic unrest and race riots. This is the story of sport, racism, corruption and larger-than-life characters.
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The Little Book of Boxing

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Boxing has a long and eventful history and its drama, excitement and humour are covered in this fascinating account of the noble - and sometimes ignoble - art all over the world. From the bare-knuckle days when the Duke of Cumberland callously abandoned his protégé Jack Broughton when the latter could no longer fight on because he was blind, to 1964, when the charismatic Muhammad Ali knocked out ... Read more

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Boxing has a long and eventful history and its drama, excitement and humour are covered in this fascinating account of the noble - and sometimes ignoble - art all over the world. From the bare-knuckle days when the Duke of Cumberland callously abandoned his protégé Jack Broughton when the latter could no longer fight on because he was blind, to 1964, when the charismatic Muhammad Ali knocked out
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The Strongest Men on Earth

When the Muscle Men Ruled Show Business

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They claimed to be the mightiest men in the world. For twenty-five years, before the outbreak of the First World War, professional strongmen were the pop idols of their day. Performing apparently incredible feats of strength, they strutted across stages and topped the bills everywhere, earning thousands of pounds a week. Fans included royalty, heads of state, politicians and leading figures in the ... Read more

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They claimed to be the mightiest men in the world. For twenty-five years, before the outbreak of the First World War, professional strongmen were the pop idols of their day. Performing apparently incredible feats of strength, they strutted across stages and topped the bills everywhere, earning thousands of pounds a week. Fans included royalty, heads of state, politicians and leading figures in the
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A Welshman in the Bronx

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Tommy Farr's epic fight with Joe Louis for the World Heavyweight Title in New York in 1937. A Welshman in the Bronx looks at the six-week period leading up to the fight. The book examines the folklore that surrounded the fight by drawing on period sources, eye-witness accounts and archive material. ... Read more

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Tommy Farr's epic fight with Joe Louis for the World Heavyweight Title in New York in 1937. A Welshman in the Bronx looks at the six-week period leading up to the fight. The book examines the folklore that surrounded the fight by drawing on period sources, eye-witness accounts and archive material.
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Killman

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Sister Conchita, the young nun with a flair for detection, is immersed in another Solomon Islands investigation when an islander who claims to be a reincarnation of Noah is drowned outside his ark. To make matters worse, Conchita suspects that the murderer might be a Japanese soldier, still prowling the jungle fifteen years after the end of World War II.Once again she enlists the aid of her friend ... Read more

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Sister Conchita, the young nun with a flair for detection, is immersed in another Solomon Islands investigation when an islander who claims to be a reincarnation of Noah is drowned outside his ark. To make matters worse, Conchita suspects that the murderer might be a Japanese soldier, still prowling the jungle fifteen years after the end of World War II.Once again she enlists the aid of her friend
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Things to Do Now That You're 70

by Hamlyn, Graeme Kent ...

"As one grows older, one climbs with surprising strides." George SandSo what if you're turning 70? After all, with age comes wisdom and a lot of perks. The early years of retirement can be more fruitful, fun-packed and adventurous than any that went before, with the time and space to explore the countless possibilities that life still holds. But what should you do and where should you start? ... Read more

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"As one grows older, one climbs with surprising strides." George SandSo what if you're turning 70? After all, with age comes wisdom and a lot of perks. The early years of retirement can be more fruitful, fun-packed and adventurous than any that went before, with the time and space to explore the countless possibilities that life still holds. But what should you do and where should you start?
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Things to Do Now That You're 60

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"It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Abraham LincolnCongratulations dear, you're 60 years young! Take the plunge and realize some of those lifelong dreams. You now have the experience and wisdom to accomplish anything you set your mind to. Whether it's getting that tattoo you've always wanted, learning to line dance, or writing poetry, it's time to live life ... Read more

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"It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Abraham LincolnCongratulations dear, you're 60 years young! Take the plunge and realize some of those lifelong dreams. You now have the experience and wisdom to accomplish anything you set your mind to. Whether it's getting that tattoo you've always wanted, learning to line dance, or writing poetry, it's time to live life
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Devil-Devil

Introducing the Sergeant Kella and Sister Conchita Series Set in the Solomon Islands

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It's not easy being Ben Kella. As a sergeant in the Solomon Islands Police Force, as well as an aofia, a hereditary spiritual peacekeeper of the Lau people, he is viewed with distrust by both the indigenous islanders and the British colonial authorities. In the past few days he has been cursed by a magic man, stumbled across evidence of a cargo cult uprising, and failed to find an American ... Read more

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It's not easy being Ben Kella. As a sergeant in the Solomon Islands Police Force, as well as an aofia, a hereditary spiritual peacekeeper of the Lau people, he is viewed with distrust by both the indigenous islanders and the British colonial authorities. In the past few days he has been cursed by a magic man, stumbled across evidence of a cargo cult uprising, and failed to find an American
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One Blood

A Sergeant Kella and Sister Conchita Mystery

by Graeme Kent ...

Once again, Ben Kella has his hands full. A sergeant in the Solomon Islands Police Force, as well as an aofia, a hereditary spiritual peacekeeper of the Lau people, he’s called to investigate acts of sabotage that threaten the local operations of a powerful international logging company.Meanwhile, Sister Conchita, a young nun with a flair for detection, has been forced to assume command of a run ... Read more

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Once again, Ben Kella has his hands full. A sergeant in the Solomon Islands Police Force, as well as an aofia, a hereditary spiritual peacekeeper of the Lau people, he’s called to investigate acts of sabotage that threaten the local operations of a powerful international logging company.Meanwhile, Sister Conchita, a young nun with a flair for detection, has been forced to assume command of a run
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Boxing's Strangest Fights

by Graeme Kent ...

That boxing has always attracted colourful, larger-than-life figures is amply borne out by the bizarre collection of true stories gathered together in this fascinating book.Bringing together the rich history and folklore of the fight game, Graeme Kent, who first became interested in boxing after listening to the tales of his sporting grandmother, has amassed over a hundred events in over 250 years ... Read more

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That boxing has always attracted colourful, larger-than-life figures is amply borne out by the bizarre collection of true stories gathered together in this fascinating book.Bringing together the rich history and folklore of the fight game, Graeme Kent, who first became interested in boxing after listening to the tales of his sporting grandmother, has amassed over a hundred events in over 250 years
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Catch a Falling Clown

by Stuart M. Kaminsky ...

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A hard-boiled Hollywood PI has to work without a net to save Emmett Kelly from a killer who's not clowning around: "Nostalgic fun" ( Publishers Weekly).In February 1942, Californians may be living in fear of a Japanese attack, but the show must go on. The circus is in town—unfortunately so is a killer saboteur who's targeting the star attractions. Private detective Toby Peters is no stranger to ... Read more

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A hard-boiled Hollywood PI has to work without a net to save Emmett Kelly from a killer who's not clowning around: "Nostalgic fun" ( Publishers Weekly).In February 1942, Californians may be living in fear of a Japanese attack, but the show must go on. The circus is in town—unfortunately so is a killer saboteur who's targeting the star attractions. Private detective Toby Peters is no stranger to
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