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  The Ironclads of Cambrai

  Bryan Cooper

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  When tanks, the newly invented British weapon, were used for the first time in a mass attack on November 20 1917, they not only achieved one of the most remarkable successes of the First World War but set the pattern for the future of mechanized warfare.  For the first time in three years of bloody trench warfare, epitomized by the slaughter at Passchendaele which was then reaching its climax, tanks brought about a breakthrough of the massive German defense system of the Hindenburg Line, followed up by British infantry and cavalry divisions.  They were supported for the first time by low flying fighter aircraft of the Royal Flying Corps.  The initial victory at Cambrai brought cheering crowds into the streets of London and the ringing of church bells in celebration.  In seemed possible that the success might bring about the final defeat of Germany.  But the British High Command failed to exploit the success.  Generals who still dreamt of massive cavalry charges had not had much faith in this strange new weapon that had been brought to them  funded initially by the Royal Navy at the behest of Winston Churchill who was then First Lord of the Admiralty and did see its value.  The High Command did not really believe the breakthrough was possible and tragically miscalculated the necessary steps to follow it up.  Within days the Germans counterattacked and regained much of the ground that the British had won.  What could have been the final victory was delayed for another year.

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  Famous Frocks: The Little Black...

  Dolin Bliss O'Shea

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  “[A] stylishly presented collection of sewing patterns for 10 LBDs; O’Shea also shows how each pattern can be adapted to another look.” —Publishers Weekly   Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly . . . Each of these women had an influential take on the most classic wardrobe staple of all: the Little Black Dress. In this chic sewing book, patternmaker Dolin Bliss O’Shea pulls inspiration from famous LBDs throughout history—including Mary Quant’s mod mini, a classic wrap dress worn by Liza Minnelli, Princess Diana’s smart A-line, and more—and offers patterns for reinterpreted versions that are perfectly stylish. Including ten full dress patterns with sewing variations to make twenty garments in all, a primer on sewing techniques, vintage photographs of style icons, and full-color shots of the finished pieces, this book has everything fashionistas need to bring timeless style right into their closets.  “Features famous little black dresses over the decades. Learn how to sew up Audrey Hepburn’s Sabrina Dress or Kate Moss’ sexy lace dress of the millennium . . . The patterns in this book can take you through the work week to weekend cocktail parties!” —Coquette

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  The Personal Organizing Workbook...

  Meryl Starr

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  Stash your stuff, streamline your to-do list, control your social calendar—and discover a new kind of peace and power in your life. 
   
  The bestselling author of TheHome Organizing Workbook presents a plan for organizing those buried desks, overstuffed handbags, and mysterious-yet-important papers wedged in the glove box. The Personal Organizing Workbook teaches the fundamentals of managing time and clutter, offering tips, quizzes, and checklists to help you create a personalized organization system. It also outlines skills for sticky situations such as declining a post on the PTA or being honest with a time-hogging friend.  
   
  Under Meryl Starr’s guidance, dreams and priorities finally get their due, old friends are seen more than once a year, and Christmas cards beat Santa to the door. And because being organized means staying organized, there’s a special section dedicated to getting back on track. Packed with information, The Personal Organizing Workbook will inspires readers to take control of their time, their stuff, and their lives.

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  Nature Crafts for Children

  Clare Youngs

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  Keep your kids' boredom at bay with 35 environmentally-friendly ideas they'll love to make.
  
  Designed with the environment in mind, this brilliant collection of craft projects will keep kids entertained for hours. It features decorations, toys, jewellery, gifts, and more, every one of them incorporating natural materials – woodland folk are created from pine cones and seed pods, a length of bark is the base for an animal painting, and a piece of slate is transformed into a pretty brooch or badge. The fun ideas range from bark rubbings for budding artists to herb head flowerpots for junior gardeners and are sure to give kids the creative bug. Best of all, finding the project materials encourages kids to get outside! They can gather shells on the beach to make the shell mice, or collect leaves and twigs on a countryside walk to make a printed fox wall hanging. Even their own garden will become an exciting source of crafty materials.

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  Hell I Didn't Even Like Al...

  Brian Mannix

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  A humorous journey through the United States, seen through the eyes of Musician, Actor and Writer, Brian Mannix.  
  See why Hawaii looks more like a children’s birthday party, how clever drug dealers beat the cops, meet some incredible idiots, be amazed at how America gouges you for money, check out Rock n Roll history, the greatest amusement ride in the world, food that is guaranteed to help you lose weight, why it is important not to go shopping drunk, a shit-fight with a very mouthy evangelist, the quirky world of legal and illegal drugs, and a whole lot more! 
  Most of all, find out why this book is called 'Hell…I Didn’t Even Like Al Green!' 
  Great sound effects and music make this book more like a radio play. You will feel like you are there! 

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  Bonded By Battle - The Powerful...

  Nancy Roe Pimm

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  Dogs have faithfully followed humans into combat since the dawn of time. At first they simply provided emotional support. As soldiers found ways to use the canine’s remarkable senses of smell and hearing, their bond deepened. The military working dog team was born.Today dog teams are active across all branches of the military.

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