London has survived rebellion, plagues and fires. It has seen monarchs crowned, artists praised and sportsmen cheered. It began life as a multi-cultural marketplace and its essence has not changed. Journey around and uncover the secrets of this amazing city with this beautiful guide packed with facts, stats and maps. Explore the different cultures thriving here and learn all about the best things to do, see and taste in Britain's sprawling capital city.

Based on newly available information, the son of famed U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers presents the facts and dispels misinformation about the Cold War espionage program that turned his father into a Cold War icon..One of the most talked-about events of the Cold War was the downing of the American U-2 spy plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers over the Soviet Union on May 1, 1960. The event was recently depicted in the Steven Spielberg movie Bridge of Spies. Powers was captured by the KGB, subjected to a televised show trial, and imprisoned, all of which created an international incident. Soviet authorities eventually released him in exchange for captured Soviet spy Rudolf Abel. On his return to the United States, Powers was exonerated of any wrongdoing while imprisoned in Russia, yet, due to bad press and the government's unwillingness to heartily defend Powers, a cloud of controversy lingered until his untimely death in 1977. Now his son, Francis Gary Powers Jr. and acclaimed historian Keith Dunnavant have written this new account of Powers's life based on personal files that had never been previously available. Delving into old audio tapes, letters his father wrote and received while imprisoned in the Soviet Union, the transcript of his father's debriefing by the CIA, other recently declassified documents about the U-2 program, and interviews with the spy pilot's contemporaries, Powers and Dunnavant set the record straight. The result is a fascinating piece of Cold War history. This is also a book about a son's journey to understand his father, pursuing justice and a measure of peace.Almost sixty years after the fact, this will be the definitive account of one of the most important events of the Cold War.

Taking on the A.T. is a pilgrimage because of both its beauty and accessibility. Let Joshua Niven and Amber Adams guide you across the best trails that the Appalachian Trail has to offer.

The Official U.S. Army Guerrilla Warfare and Special Forces Operations Field Manual offers guidance and training in Special Forces and unconventional warfare, including concepts, organization, methods, and operations.

In April 1784, Captain Horatio Nelson, commanding His Majesty's frigate Boreas, sets sail from Spithead, bound for the Caribbean to enforce the hated Navigation Acts. While stationed in the Leeward Islands, a dream of domestic happiness leads him to marry a young widow, Fanny Nesbit. Meanwhile, Emma Lyon, mistress of Charles Grenville, sits as an artist's model, her pictures selling briskly. When Grenville's uncle, Sir William Hamilton, joins them in Naples, Emma finds herself the object of Hamilton's desire. Her eventual marriage to Hamilton seems the epitome of good fortune, opening all the doors of Europe to her.Three years later, Nelson is ordered to carry a letter to King Ferdinand in Naples. There he meets the Hamiltons, and Emma finds herself inexplicably drawn to the brash sea captain.David Donachie's compelling dialogue and re-creation of vivid naval battles-Cape St Vincent, Tenerife, and the Nile-are meticulously based on detailed historical research. The toll of war, both physical and emotional, becomes a poignant part of Nelson's journey as he battles not only his enemies but also his own inner demons. Despite the hardships, he gains the fame and honor he desperately craves-and the woman he loves.

Part One of the Nelson Trilogy chronicles Nelson's and Emma's formative years as they defy tradition and expectations. The Georgian era comes vividly to life with thrilling sea action and a rare glimpse into London's demimonde, where the lives of a beautiful courtesan and Britain's greatest naval hero unexpectedly collide.

The classic adventure, now available as a limited foil-enchanced hardcover! Since time immemorial you and your people have toiled in the shadow of the cyclopean ruins. Of mysterious origins and the source of many a superstition, they have always been considered a secret best left unknown by the folk of your hamlet. But now something stirs beneath the crumbling blocks. Beastmen howl in the night and your fellow villagers are snatched from their beds. With no heroes to defend you, who will rise to stand against the encircling darkness? The secrets of Chaos are yours to unearth, but at what cost to sanity or soul? An introductory adventure for the Dungeon Crawl Classics Roleplaying Game, Sailors on the Starless Sea pits a mob of 0-level adventurers against the legacy of the Chaos Lords and their corrupted hordes. Delving beneath the crumbling ruins, the characters discover ancient crypts, a starless sea, and an ancient ziggurat, where death and treasure await in equal measure! This hardcover version also contains a gallery of alternate covers from previous printings, an essay on Doug Kovac's "Reverse Sailors", an interview with adventure creator Harley Stroh, original sketch maps, and more!

This book provides the most complete history of the Regency Acts and Counsellors of State ever undertaken. Using documents from the National Archives, the book outlines why the position was created in the early 20th century, how the question of a regency and Counsellors of State became entangled with the abdication of Edward VIII, and how the position became a crucial feature of the reign of Elizabeth II.Counsellors of State were a little-known part of the constitutional monarchy. Yet, recently, the role has attracted public scrutiny as Princes Harry and Andrew remain Counsellors despite their withdrawal from public life. Counsellors can deputise for the monarch when they are overseas or unwell, ensuring that the monarchy can continue to fulfil its constitutional functions. The book explains the role of Counsellors and the legal and practical problems surrounding their functions. It also discusses the problems with how the Regency Acts provide for a regent. The reign of Charles III raises important questions both for the present and the future. The King is known to favour a "slimmed down", more flexible, modern monarchy. Reforming the positions of Counsellors of State and regent could be part of this. Should the position be used to smooth the transition to William V? Should the British monarchy follow examples from other monarchies in Europe and allow a monarch to retire with the heir to the throne acting as regent? The book concludes with suggested reforms to ensure that the modern monarchy continues to fulfil its constitutional duties.

PRE-ORDER THE NEW SPICY ROMANCE FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF NIGHT SHIFT, ANNIE CROWN!Nora is determined to land a summer internship with her favorite entrepreneurial professor. It's her ticket to a brighter future. But one person stands in her way: Callum, the confident and well-liked swim captain who's set to be the co-president of their business fraternity next year... and who keeps showing up in her not so PG dreams. Not only are these two about to put their academic rivalry to the test, they're about to test their will power to the extreme. But as the saying goes, keep your friends close but your enemies closer... Perfect for fans of ICEBREAKER, COLLIDE and Elsie SilverTropes: Academic rivalsCollege romanceBlack cat x sunshineOnly one bedForced proximity

This open access book establishes an interpretative framework by means of a functionalist-originalist reading of EU law and comparative federalism, in particular US constitutional law. The EU is undergoing one of the most profound structural crises of its history, relating to the rule of law and fundamental rights. The author conceptualises the existential question in terms of ontology, constitutional legitimacy, doctrine and institutional process. By providing the first conceptual methodology (based on comparative federalism and focusing on law and rights) the book develops proposals which can be used to address the EU's current constitutional challenges.The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com.

Ahead of the blockbuster film reboot starring Henry Cavill, the original, highly acclaimed novelisation of the cult classic.

Named by the Guardian as one of 'the 100 best novels,' and shortlisted for the Booker Prize, Mrs Palfrey At The Claremont is a humorous and compassionate look at friendship between an old woman and a young man from a 'magnificent...writer, the missing link between Jane Austen and John Updike' (David Baddiel, Independent)On a rainy Sunday in January, the recently widowed Mrs Palfrey arrives at the Claremont Hotel where she will spend her remaining days. Her fellow residents are magnificently eccentric and endlessly curious, living off crumbs of affection and snippets of gossip. Together, upper lips stiffened, they fight off their twin enemies: boredom and the Grim Reaper.Then one day Mrs Palfrey strikes up an unlikely friendship with an impoverished young writer, Ludo, who sees her as inspiration for his novel.'Elizabeth Taylor's exquisitely drawn character study of eccentricity in old age is a sharp and witty portrait of genteel postwar English life facing the changes taking shape in the 60s . . . Much of the reader's joy lies in the exquisite subtlety in Taylor's depiction of all the relationships, the sharp brevity of her wit, and the apparently effortless way the plot unfolds' -Robert McCrum 'the 100 best novels', Guardian

This book looks at why and how birds moult, and the lasting effects that annual moults have on their appearance. By learning a few basic rules, we can use a bird's moult pattern to say how old the bird is and to understand more about its life-history.

Polly McClaren's life couldn't be going any better. She's a food writer at a fashionable magazine, testing recipes and dishing out wholesome lifestyle tips on Instagram. She lives in a gorgeous part of Kensington and she has a dreamy boyfriend who is widely rumoured to pop the question any day now... until Polly catches George in the act with her best friend and flatmate. Desperate to escape the city and start fresh, Polly agrees to a year-long assignment in Cumbria to write a cookery book for the magazine, and to fill her social media pages in the hope of making her a genteel TikTok star.Polly meets John, the tenant dairy farmer, a quiet but hunky, alpha figure who is carefully setting Polly straight on everything she thought she knew about how farming. But Polly has more than one dilemma on her hands. Not only does she need to choose between her suitors, who have their own history, but she also must decide whether to write the book she has been tasked with or whether she risks explaining the 'real' countryside, with all it's delights and desperation, to people. Snorts and all.

General Practice is one of the most desirable specialties for medical professionals, offering reasonable work-life balance and an opportunity to apply broad-based medical training to a range of different cases. General Practice at a Glance supplies a wide-ranging introduction to the key aspects of training in General Practice, with each bite-sized chapter constituting a double-page spread with clear, accessible diagrams and concise explanatory text. Now updated to incorporate essential new material, it remains a must-own resource for both UK and US general practitioner trainees. Readers of the second edition of General Practice at a Glance will also find: Over 60 full-page color illustrationsDetailed discussion of topics including the essence of general practice, child health, mental health, and many moreOne-stop coverage of all body systems General Practice at a Glance is ideal for medical students and foundation year doctors in the UK and family medicine residents in the USA.

Open your mind to radical curiosity and be inspired by the journeys of curious and inquisitive people in order to push boundaries, make new discoveries and find meaning and purpose in your own life.

A STUNNING NEW AND COMPLETELY REVISED EDITION OF THE FENDER BIBLE FOR 2025.Collects together more rare Fender guitars than have ever been seen before, an iconic American brand whose value to collectors keeps on risingLeo Fender's guitars have arguably had the greatest influence on modern music than any other make of guitar. Over 250 guitars in every model, style and finish are lovingly photographed and detailed, from the greatest to the rarest - Strats, Teles and the infamous Marauder. Includes hundreds of never-before-seen images from recently unearthed archives and specially commissioned shoots around the world.Working with a worldwide network of collectors each model has been photographed specially for the book and alongside these exceptionally rare guitars are reproductions of Fender ephemera - the largest collection anyone will have ever seen. Tracing the history and influence of the company, in an easy-to-read format, with a level of detail no other book can rival. These vintage guitars are among the most loved and collectible instruments in the world.

The gripping new thriller from internationally bestselling author Alex Marwood