Rules of Game

Rules of Game
Author: Andrew Gordon
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Total Pages: 722
Release: 2013-02-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 1612512321

Foreword by Admiral Sir John Woodward. When published in hardcover in 1997, this book was praised for providing an engrossing education not only in naval strategy and tactics but in Victorian social attitudes and the influence of character on history. In juxtaposing an operational with a cultural theme, the author comes closer than any historian yet to explaining what was behind the often described operations of this famous 1916 battle at Jutland. Although the British fleet was victorious over the Germans, the cost in ships and men was high, and debates have raged within British naval circles ever since about why the Royal Navy was unable to take advantage of the situation. In this book Andrew Gordon focuses on what he calls a fault-line between two incompatible styles of tactical leadership within the Royal Navy and different understandings of the rules of the games.

A Lion to Guard Us

A Lion to Guard Us
Author: Clyde Robert Bulla
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2013-06-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062290614

The inspiring classic that The New Yorker called "an exciting tale [with] top-notch writing," about one girl facing harsh conditions and huge responsibility as she brings her family to the American colonies. Featuring a heroine with faith, courage, and a great deal of grit, this acclaimed historical fiction novel portrays the realities faced by three children hoping to find a new home in an unknown land. Amanda Freebold doesn't know what to do. Her father left three years ago for the new colony of Jamestown in America, thousands of miles away. But now that her mother has died, Amanda is left to take care of her younger brother and sister all alone back in England. As the new head of the family, Amanda finally decides to take her brother and sister to America to find Father. The ocean crossing is long and hard, and the children don't know whom to trust. But with her father's little brass lion's head to guard them, Amanda knows that somehow everything will work out.

Lion Of Macedon

Lion Of Macedon
Author: David Gemmell
Publisher: Orbit
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2011-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1405512091

'THE HARD-BITTEN CHAMPION OF BRITISH HEROIC FANTASY' - Joe Abercrombie 'HEROISM AND HEARTBREAK . . . GEMMELL IS ADRENALINE WITH SOUL' - Brent Weeks His name is Parmenion. Despised by Spartans and Macedonians alike, he must fight for his place in the world. Yet he will survive. Dark forces have marked out his destiny as the most fearsome warlord Greece has ever known. For he will become the Lion of Macedon - and will reshape the glory of Greece before he faces the wrath of hell . . . Novels by David Gemmell The Drenai series Legend The King Beyond the Gate Waylander Quest For Lost Heroes Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend Jon Shannow series Wolf in Shadow The Last Guardian Bloodstone Stones of Power Ghost King Last Sword of Power Hawk Queen series Ironhand's Daughter The Hawk Eternal Ancient Greece novels Lion of Macedon Dark Prince Other novels Knights of Dark Renown Morningstar

The Last of the Plainsmen

The Last of the Plainsmen
Author: Zane Grey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 392
Release: 1908
Genre: Hunting
ISBN:

A biography of Buffalo Jones. A buffalo hunter becomes the "Preserver of the American Bison."

Zoddiac

Zoddiac
Author: Calvin Thomas
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2010-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 146910783X

The Wide White Page

The Wide White Page
Author: Bill Manhire
Publisher: Victoria University Press
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2004
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780864734853

The wide white page spans eight centuries of writing - from Dante's epic account of Ulysses's last southbound ocean journey to Michael Chabon's writing of a WWII US army base on the ice, in Kavalier and Clay. There is fiction and poetry from nearly a dozen different countries, and genres range from Coleridge's Rime of the ancient mariner, via H.P. Lovecraft's Gothic fantasy and Kim Stanley Robinson future fiction, to the surreal comedy of Monty Python's Scott of the Sahara." --book jacket.

Goose and the Mountain Lion

Goose and the Mountain Lion
Author: Marian Harris
Publisher:
Total Pages: 38
Release: 1994
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780873585767

The other animals in the barn suspect a mountain lion of stealing Goose's eggs, but when they stand guard, the eggs keep disappearing anyway.

In the land of the lion and sun, or, modern Persia : Being experiences of life in Persia from 1866 to 1881

In the land of the lion and sun, or, modern Persia : Being experiences of life in Persia from 1866 to 1881
Author: C. J. Wills
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2024-05-17
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

Embark on a captivating journey through time and culture with "In the Land of the Lion and Sun, or, Modern Persia" by C. J. Wills. Experience the rich tapestry of life in Persia from 1866 to 1881, as recounted by an intrepid explorer. But amidst the exotic landscapes and vibrant traditions, questions linger: What secrets lie hidden beneath the surface of modern Persia, and what tales of adventure await? Join C. J. Wills as he navigates the complexities of Persian society, from bustling bazaars to majestic palaces. Each chapter is a window into a world steeped in history and teeming with colorful characters. As you journey alongside Wills, you'll find yourself immersed in a world of intrigue and discovery. Could his experiences offer insights into the soul of a nation, or are they merely snapshots of a bygone era? Are you ready to embark on an odyssey through the heart of Persia with "In the Land of the Lion and Sun"? Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and sensations of a land shrouded in mystery. Let Wills' adventures inspire you to seek out the wonders that await beyond the horizon. Join the expedition into the unknown. Secure your copy of "In the Land of the Lion and Sun" now and discover the magic of modern Persia for yourself. Step into a world where history comes alive. Purchase "In the Land of the Lion and Sun" today and journey through time to a land of wonder and enchantment.

The Complete Monty Python's Flying Circus

The Complete Monty Python's Flying Circus
Author: Monty Python
Publisher: Pantheon
Total Pages: 350
Release: 1989-11-12
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0679726470

***ALMOST CERTAINLY NOMINATED FOR SOMETHING SOMEWHERE*** The complete scripts from the four Monty Python series, first shown on BBC television between 1969 and 1974, have been collected in two companion volumes. Characters' names, often not spoken, are given as in the original scripts, along with the names of the actual performer added on their first appearance in each sketch. This first volume contains twenty-three classic episodes, featuring some of the most entertaining writing to have gone into television anywhere. The minister of silly walks, the dead parrot, banter in a cheese shop - here is every silly, satirical skit, every snide insult, every saucy aside.