When Calouste Gulbenkian died in 1955 at the age of 86, he was the richest man in the world, known as \'Mr Five Per Cent\' for his personal share of Middle East oil. The son of a wealthy Armenian merchant in Istanbul, for half a century he brokered top-level oil deals, concealing his mysterious web of business interests and contacts within a labyrinth of Asian and European cartels, and convincing governments

With his enemies believing he already holds the complete orb, Emon and Serima continue to search for the last remaining piece. As they close in on it, he and Serima face the reality that the last piece is in a place almost impossible to access. They will need a daring plan to obtain the last orb piece and an even greater plan to confront their enemies in their stronghold. Can Emon and Serima hold their

This is a chess book for everyone, from eight to eighty, beginner to master. In a clear, easy-to-follow format it explains how the best way to beat a stronger opponent (be it a friend, clubmate - or Dad ) is by cleverly forcing checkmate. Delightful and instructive positions from real games are used to show the 50 Deadly Checkmates that chess masters use to win their games.For the beginner, simply

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Wry and witty poems from an avant-garde great, collected in one volume for the first time. The Collected Poems of Anselm Hollo gathers over five decades of the multihyphenate poet\'s work into one elegant volume. All of Hollo\'s trademark humor, wisdom, and charm is on display here for students and fans of contemporary poetry. Warm and lyrical, insightful and cosmopolitan, this comprehensive collection

Maya Art\'s work explores themes of femininity, religious syncretism and cultural diversity. In 2017, she spent a year in the Afro-Mexican village of Costa Chica. Oaxaca, in the home of Juliana, a lawyer and her teenage daughter, Veronica. It was Juliana who introduced her to the women of the community - healers, midwives, widows, single mothers and mothers with many children. They live relatively

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This pioneering study tells the story of the emergence of rural workers\' gardens during a period of unprecedented economic and social change in the most dynamic and prosperous region of Scotland. Much criticised as weed-infested, badly cultivated and disfigured by the dung heap before the cottage door, eighteenth-century cottage gardens produced only the most basic food crops. But the paradox is that

The twelfth-century abbot and contemplative known to history as \'The Mellifluous Teacher\' wrote sermons for the entire Christmas liturgical cycle \'from the first Sunday of Advent (four weeks before Christmas) to the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul (25 January). As he reflects on the wonder of the Incarnation, he reminds Christians still today that Christmas celebrates the awesome condescension

This new edition includes updated and enhanced information on the most recent topics added to the Pony Club curriculum, including land conservation, horse health and safety, nutrition and veterinary topics, better organization for easy reference, and a full update of critical developments in riding, instruction, and competition. This manual, the third of the United States Pony Club Manuals of Horsemanship,

Kid inventors Nick and Tesla Holt have outsmarted crooks, spies, and kidnappers. Now they have to crack their biggest mystery yet: Where the heck are their parents? To outwit the criminal mastermind who\'s holding their parents hostage, the twins will need all their brainpower, the help of their eccentric Uncle Newt, and an assortment of homemade solar gadgets. Will the Holt family be reunited at last?

This student book, approved by AQA, covers both the AS and A Level Drama and Theatre specifications. Structured to allow for co-teachability, it provides coverage of the set texts along with support for studying a range of practitioners, advice on assessing theatre visits, and support for creating original drama and the Working

The only way to feel fully prepared for your English Literature exam is to practise, practise, practise. This York Notes Practice Tests with Answers book makes it easy and will give you the vital experience you need to properly test your skills, build your confidence and feel

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A life-changing memoir of the power of mindfulness and how it helped a boy without hope to find a new future. Now a leading neurosurgeon, Dr James Doty shares practical tips for meditation and visualisation techniques in this inspiring true story of the woman who taught him to think

Obi-Wan Kenobi returns in the official adaptation of the hit Disney+ series! When agents of the Empire pose a new threat, Obi-Wan Kenobi emerges after years of hiding. Taking place after the events of Star Wars Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan is tasked with keeping both of the Skywalker children safe from a distance...until young Leia Organa finds herself held in a ransom plot! COLLECTING:

In Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars, the enigmatic Barry Adamson shines a probing light into his own heart of darkness. Summary of Main Contents: A personally SIGNED edition of Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars. Limited to 500 boxsets. A specially commissioned full sized film poster for Moss Side Story (sent separately in a tube to avoid folding). A 7\" single of two new and