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  • Red Beginnings

    by Charles Loft ...
    A group of terrorists obtain some nuclear material and plan to build an atomic weapon. This leads to a global chase by Intelligence and Security Forces and by Arab terrorists wanting the nuclear material and any nuclear devices. It is a race against time to catch them. Will they make it in time? ... Read more

    $5.41 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Government, the Railways and the Modernization of Britain

    Beeching's Last Trains

    by Charles Loft ...
    Series series British Politics and Society
    More than 40 years after its publication, the 1963 Beeching Report on British railways remains controversial for recommending the closure of a third of Britain’s railways.In this book, Charles Loft examines:why the nationalized railways were in such dire financial straits by 1963how government work on future transport needs led to conclusions which would have cut Britain’s railways down by ... Read more

    $69.99 USD

  • Last Trains

    Dr Beeching and the death of rural England

    by Charles Loft ...
    "The debate about Dr Richard Beeching will rage until the Second Coming – and probably beyond. But in Charles Loft's careful examination of the Beeching Report, we have as fine a study as we are going to possess in the meantime." – Peter Hennessy"Loft's great strength is his judiciousness. He understands the political processes and assesses them fair-mindedly. And his verdict will, I suspect, hold ... Read more

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  • The Greatest Animal Tales for a Warm Fuzzy Christmas

    A Merry Menagerie of Christmas Animal Stories

    by Charles Dickens, Laura Lee Hope, Hugh Lofting, Anna Sewell, Beatrix Potter, Eugene Field, Kenneth Grahame, Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, Samuel McChord Crothers, Walter Crane, Amy Ella Blanchard, Frances Browne, Georgianna M. Bishop, L. Frank Baum, Charlotte B. Herr, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Margery Williams, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, John Punnett Peters, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, Archibald Beresford Sullivan, Amelia C. Houghton ...
    The anthology "The Greatest Animal Tales for a Warm Fuzzy Christmas" offers an enchanting exploration of animal-themed narratives that traverse the rich tapestry of literary styles across the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From the vivid whimsy of fantastical creatures to the poignant realism of endearing animal protagonists, this collection encompasses a wide spectrum of storytelling ... Read more

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  • The Greatest Animal Stories for a Warm Christmas Eve

    Whimsical Animal Adventures for a Heartfelt Christmas Eve

    by Charles Dickens, Laura Lee Hope, Hugh Lofting, Anna Sewell, Beatrix Potter, Eugene Field, Kenneth Grahame, Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, Samuel McChord Crothers, Walter Crane, Amy Ella Blanchard, Frances Browne, Georgianna M. Bishop, L. Frank Baum, Charlotte B. Herr, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Margery Williams, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, John Punnett Peters, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, Archibald Beresford Sullivan, Amelia C. Houghton ...
    Embarking on a delightful journey through 'The Greatest Animal Stories for a Warm Christmas Eve' reveals a collection rich with enchanting themes of friendship, adventure, and love. This anthology brings together an eclectic range of styles, from the whimsical to the heartfelt, providing a kaleidoscopic view of animal tales that have transcended time. Each story captures the imagination and offers ... Read more

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  • The Greatest Animal Tales for a Warm Fuzzy Christmas

    by Charles Dickens, Laura Lee Hope, Hugh Lofting, Anna Sewell, Beatrix Potter, Eugene Field, Kenneth Grahame, Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, Samuel McChord Crothers, Walter Crane, Amy Ella Blanchard, Frances Browne, Georgianna M. Bishop, L. Frank Baum, Charlotte B. Herr, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Margery Williams, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, John Punnett Peters, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, Archibald Beresford Sullivan, Amelia C. Houghton ...
    The collection, *The Greatest Animal Tales for a Warm Fuzzy Christmas*, brings together an exquisite range of literary works that celebrate the timeless bond between humans and animals, set against the backdrop of the festive season. Through an eclectic mix of styles, from the Victorian charm of Charles Dickens to the imaginative musings of Beatrix Potter, this anthology provides a tapestry of ... Read more

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    Doctor Dolittle's Post Office (UNABRIDGED)

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    by Hugh LOFTING ...
    Narrated by Charles Prill, Leo Keller, Aaron Johnson, James Buttrey ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours 42 min

    While working in Africa, the eminent naturalist John Dolittle sets out to create the best post office on earth, using his bird friends to carry messages and packages anywhere in the world in record time. Along the way, he also manages to foil a slave trader, enrich a kingdom, save a ship, and meet the oldest living creature on earth! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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  • The Five Giants [New Edition]

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    From the author of The Day of the Jackal comes Frederick Forsyth's Avenger, a heart-stopping thriller of murder, intrigue, deception, and revenge.Attorney Calvin Dexter hangs his shingle in a quiet New Jersey town, has a reasonably successful practice, and takes the hills strong while triathlon training. But Dexter is no ordinary lawyer. On Sundays, he reads the paper and shuffles around his dark, ... Read more

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  • The Battle for Britain

    Scotland and the Independence Referendum

    by David Torrance ...
    On 18 September 2014, Scots will decide their future: should the country quit the United Kingdom and take control of its own destiny, or should it remain part of what advocates call the most successful political and economic union of modern times? Everyone in the country has a stake in this decision. Now, in this fascinating and insightful new book, David Torrance charts the countdown to the big ... Read more

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