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  Pirate Killers - The Royal Navy...

  Graham A. Thomas

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  One hundred and fifty years ago the Royal Navy fought a daring campaign against ruthless pirates and won, killing The King of the Pirates, Bartholomew Roberts  off the coast of Africa and capturing his fleet. Scores of his men were executed by the Admiralty Court. On the Barbary Coast of North Africa pirates preyed on shipping in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic as they had done for centuries and they terrorized the populations of the coastal towns. To them, piracy was a way of life, and the great sea-powers of the day couldnt stop them. Then, in one of the most remarkable  and neglected  anti-piracy operations in maritime history, the Royal Navy confronted them, defeated them and made the seas safe for trade. This is the subject of Graham A. Thomass compelling new study of one of the most pernicious episodes in the history of African piracy. As he tells this compelling story, he uncovers the long tradition of piracy and privateering along the African shore. Vividly he describes attacks not only in the Mediterranean but also on the other side of the continent, along the shores of West Africa and around Madagascar. But perhaps the most telling sections of his narrative concern critical engagements that stand out from the story  the daring rescue of the British merchant ship The Three Sisters by HMS Polyphemus in 1848 and the actions of the battleship HMS Prometheus against the Rif pirates a few years later. His account is based on documents held at the National Archives and other original sources. It gives a fascinating inside view into the way in which the Royal Navy responded to the menace of piracy in the nineteenth century.

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  You Can't Lose Them All - Tales...

  Sal Iacono, Jimmy Kimmel

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  In this informative and entertaining book, learn from Cousin Sal how not to gamble your life away -- along with many other life lessons -- so you don't have to learn the hard way.Over the last forty years, Cousin Sal has made bets with doctors, lawyers, teachers, agents, bookies, writers, comedians, radio DJs, tv producers, baseball players, front office executives, bandleaders, movie stars, publicists, weed lab owners, hedge fund operators, and even professional wrestlers. From his early days growing up in Brooklyn and Long Island flipping baseball cards to now hosting podcasts and TV shows and managing several offshore accounts we don't talk about, Cousin Sal has truly become the average American sports fan's go to source for gambling tips. So here's how not to do it . . .With hilarious tales of love and loss, winning and (a lot) of losing, crazy family and fatherhood, and a life saga that inspired the Phil Collins' song, "Against All Odds," Cousin Sal has now written THE Vegas super-system, MIT-algorithmic, sharp-approved book for how to gamble like a pro -- or at least not how not to go broke and lose your kids to Child Protective Services.

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  How To Be Your Dog's Superhero -...

  Dominic Hodgson

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  Warning! Do not read this book if you want to be a dog whisperer… 
  Does your dog really love you? Or, like many owners, is your dog only your best friend when you are cuddling on the couch? 
  When you step outside your front door, is he more interested in every passing dog, bird or half-eaten bag of chips that you come across? 
  Does the mere thought of letting your dog off lead get your heart racing with panic? 
  Well that’s how I used to feel, until I discovered how to control - and train - my dog using play. Now I enjoy stress-free walks wherever I take him. I couldn’t find a book that would help, so I wrote this one so that you can discover it too. 
  When you have finished this book, you will know: 
  • Why your dog does all those highly annoying things he does - and how you can stop him. It’s not your dog’s fault but you can quickly improve any situation by following the lessons I teach. 
  • How to find your dog’s Kryptonite. This is the thing that will help you transform your naughty pooch into a delightful dog that is the envy of other dog owners. 
  • Where the best place is to train your dog, so you can quickly eliminate bad habits, and avoid the frustration and guilt you feel when you are telling-off your dog all the time. 
  • Who is the best person to help you improve your dog’s bad habits (Hint he is standing in your shoes and reading this description right now). 
  • What you can do today to go from being an invisible owner to your dog’s superhero. And why you don’t need a degree in canine psychology or a masters in woo woo wolf theory to do it! 
  This is a complete, no BS guide to how I went from hapless dog walker to successful trainer. I promise this book will give you the roadmap and confidence you need to train your own dog and have him following you around the park like the Pied Piper, in just six weeks.

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  The English Countryside

  Ruth Binney

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  Fun facts about rural England, including lost villages, where to find orchids and fossils, the lives of shepherds, and the truth behind crop circles. 
   
  Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: The English Countryside explores the flora and fauna, customs and traditions that give the English countryside its unique charm and special identity. From the standing stones and carvings of our ancestors to the modern farming methods and woodland management of today, discover hundreds of fascinating facts about rural England. 
   
  Brief, accessible, and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.

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  Barbs from the Bard -...

  Francis DeNuit, Michael Viner,...

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  Ever wish you had an immediate snappy comeback or a perfect putdown? We all have, only to later think of what we could—             or should—             have said. Then who better to call on than Shakespeare, who mastered the art of dramatic conflict with rapier wit rather than swordplay? This audiobook is an entertaining and witty collection of some of the most cutting jeers and outrageous affronts ever spoken. Never miss an opportunity for a well-aimed insult by borrowing from the Bard. With access to Shakespeare's witty world of words, this is the ideal resource for those moments you don't want to let slip by without comment.

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  Quilter's Academy Vol 1–Freshman...

  Harriet Hargrave, Carrie Hargrave

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  This comprehensive beginner’s guide to quilting skills covers everything from setting up a sewing area to designing your own quilts.   Harriet Hargrave has taught quilting all over the world. Now, with the Quilter’s Academy series of coursebooks, you can learn from her mastery and decades of experience. Volume one of the series welcomes freshman quilters with classes, lessons, exercises, and projects that will build your skills from one project to the next.    Arranged in order of complexity, each quilt offers new challenges and involves new techniques that will help you continually build your skill level. By mastering the techniques presented in Quilter’s Academy Vol. 1, you will be on your way to creating your own quilts with precise, high-quality piecing.  Includes compete instructions for making 13 classic quilts!

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