Colin Smith

Using material from many sources, Smith tells the story of the fall of Singapore. Alongside cowardice and incompetence, are forgotten acts of enormous heroism; treachery yet heart-rending loyalty; compassion as well as brutality from the bravest and most capricious enemy the British ever had to face. Originally published: London: Viking, 2005.

Heroism and Surrender in World War II

Singapore Burning

This Kyoto and Nara travel guide contains everything you need for getting around the region including a pull-out atlas! Kyoto is the number one travel destination for foreigners in Japan, but it can be a difficult place to navigate if you don't know Japanese. This handy new pocket atlas and transportation guide is an indispensable tool to help non-Japanese visitors find their way around the city. Dedicated journalist and urban explorer Colin Smith has devoted many years to exploring Japan on foot and by various forms of public transportation. Getting Around Kyoto and Nara is conveniently divided into chapters showing the user how to get to Kyoto by air or train, how to get into the city, and how to get around Kyoto and into the surrounding countryside using public transport. It includes chapters for Nara, Uji, Fushimi, Otsu, Ohara, Mt. Hiei, Kurama and other popular tourist areas around Kyoto. Detailed maps are given for each district of Kyoto showing the precise locations of temples, shrines, gardens, museums, hotels, shopping districts, restaurants, parks and other landmarks. Smith gives the reader detailed information on how to take a subway, a train or a bus around the city, how to read the signs, and how to operate the Japanese ticket machines to buy a ticket. He provides route diagrams showing all the stops along each route so users know where to get on and off. Getting Around Kyoto and Nara includes: A large fold-out map of Kyoto Detailed area inset maps Train and subway routes Bus routes and bus stops near all the sights Other means of transport, like renting a bicycle and taking a taxi This guide is packed with practical and useful information on the Kyoto region's lodgings, restaurants, and the best places to visit—including all of the region's famous temples, shrines, parks and historical monuments.

Pocket Atlas and Transportation Guide; Includes Nara, Fushimi, Uji, Mt Hiei, Lake Biwa, Ohara and Kurama

Getting Around Kyoto and Nara

John Bierman

The Battle of Alamein was one of the greatest set piece battles in World War II and the victory for the allied troops was the turning point in the fortunes of war. Within a year of the battle Mussolini has been toppled and the Anglo-American forces had established a firm presence in Italy.

War Without Hate

Alamein

Learn to master your drone—the gear, the technique, the photography, the video—and create jaw-dropping visuals! Over the last few years, drones and quadcopters have become the hottest new gear in photography, whether you’re a professional photographer or an amateur shooter. These “flying tripods” have given photographers the ability to place their cameras virtually anywhere they want, creating still images and video footage that was previously impossible to capture. Many photographers have a drone or quadcopter right at the top of their “I want” list. And many others have already purchased a drone but haven’t mastered its use yet. No matter what model you may own—whether that’s a popular Mavic, Mini, Air, or Phantom from DJI, or another brand—you need to learn how to put this new gear to good use in your aerial photography. You need to learn how to safely operate and fly a drone, how to create compelling photos and video, and how to make your work stand out from the crowd. In this fully updated and revised edition of the bestselling first edition, photographer and bestselling author Colin Smith guides you toward mastering your drone and creating powerful and impactful imagery. Featuring his award-winning and beautiful aerial photography throughout the book, Colin will teach you: <ul>• How to fly a drone, including practice flight patterns and controller tips that will help you master the basics</ul> <ul>• New rules of composition for aerial photography as they apply to drone and quadcopter imagery</ul> <ul>• How to create the best files for both still photos and video</ul> <ul>• Post-processing techniques—both basic workflow and advanced techniques—unique to aerial photography that you need to know, such as how to make videos look both dynamic and smooth</ul> You’ll learn everything you need to know about drones and quadcopters in order to take your photography to new levels…literally! Table of Contents Chapter 1: Safety and Regulations Chapter 2: Drones and Gear Chapter 3: Flight School Chapter 4: Shooting Photographs with a Drone Chapter 5: Shooting Video with Drones Chapter 6: Basic Photo Workflow in Lightroom or ACR Chapter 7: Advanced Photo Editing Chapter 8: Editing Aerial Video Parting Words Index

The Photographer's Guide to Drones, 2nd Edition

Is it possible for a true Christian to fall away? How do I know if my faith is genuine? If I once made a decision for Christ, am I saved forever? These questions are especially important for three friends of mine: Drifting, Defiant, and Doubting. And God speaks to each of them in Hebrews 6. Are you Drifting, Defiant, or Doubting? My prayer is that through this book you will hear God's voice, that you will find joy in your walk with Him, and that He will lead you to a faith that lasts.

How to Find Joy in Your Walk with God

Faith That Lasts

Genuinely new story of the Second World War - the full account of England's last war against France in 1940-42. Most people think that England's last war with France involved point-blank broadsides from sailing ships and breastplated Napoleonic cavalry charging red-coated British infantry. But there was a much more recent conflict than this. Under the terms of its armistice with Nazi Germany, the unoccupied part of France and its substantial colonies were ruled from the spa town of Vichy by the government of Marshal Philip Petain. Between July 1940 and November 1942, while Britain was at war with Germany, Italy and ultimately Japan, it also fought land, sea and air battles with the considerable forces at the disposal of Petain's Vichy French. When the Royal Navy sank the French Fleet at Mers El-Kebir almost 1,300 French sailors died in what was the twentieth century's most one-sided sea battle. British casualties were nil. It is a wound that has still not healed, for undoubtedly these events are better remembered in France than in Britain. An embarrassment at the time, France's maritime massacre and the bitter, hard-fought campaigns that followed rarely make more than footnotes in accounts of Allied operations against Axis forces. Until now.

Fighting Vichy 1940-42

England's Last War Against France

Memoirs of a Government Medical Officer in Basutoland in the Nineteenth Sixties

Green Mountain Doctor

Gonzalo Torrente Ballester

A modern day classic which has already been turned into a film in its native Spain, a rip-roaring tale of royal gossip, natural and national disasters, political and religious intrigue set amidst the pomp and splendour of the seventeenth-century Spanish court.

A Chronicle

The King Amaz'd

The two previous volumes draw a fascinating picture of the confrontation between the Christians and Moors in Spain from the Christian side. This volume attempts to redress the balance by describing many of the same incidents from the Muslims' point of view.

Christians and Moors in Spain. 2. 1195 - 1614

The two previous volumes draw a fascinating picture of the confrontation between the Christians and Moors in Spain from the Christian side. This volume attempts to redress the balance by describing many of the same incidents from the Muslims' point of view. The close intermingling of Christians and Moors, whether in love, in politics or in the common enjoyment of popular festivals, helps to account for the unique character of Islamic society in the Iberian Peninsula. Extracts from Arabic sources cover the relations between Christians and Moors in Spain over nearly 800 years. Apart from military encounters, some attention is paid to diplomacy, and also to lawsuits, legal judgments and regulations governing the co-existence of the rival communities. These not only reveal the fundamental differences between the two sides, but show how, in many cases, the divisions were not as clear-cut as the jurists and theologians would have wished. Only a handful of these texts have ever been translated into English before, and it is hoped that this selection will make a contribution to the understanding of this remarkable period in Spanish and Islamic history.

Christians and Moors in Spain. Vol 2 Latin documents and vernacular documents AD 1195-1614

This volume gathers together extracts from texts in Latin, Hispanic vernaculars, and French, concerning the relations of the Christians and Moors in Spain in the first four hundred years of their co-existence in the Peninsula. An effort has been made to illustrate aspects other than the exclusively military. The texts are both historical and 'literary' (this distinction not being one that the medieval mind would make) and in both prose and verse; they are arranged in order of the events to which they refer, not by date of composition. The purpose is to make these texts available in a form not previously attempted, to all who are interested in this fascinating period, but may be unable to read the original languages or may not have access to the published sources. Each text has a facing translation and introductory section with notes on the background and on textual difficulties. There is also a general introduction and a short booklist.

Christians and Moors in Spain: "reprinted with corrections, 1993"

Christians and Moors in Spain, Volume I: AD 711-1150

Manuel Bermejo Marcos

Eugenio Chang-Rodríguez

Collins Diccionario Español-inglés, Inglés-español

Wouldn't it be nice if you could get through your work day without ever encountering difficult personalities? Unfortunately, we can't usually pick our coworkers or our customers, which means at some point you're bound to find yourself in difficult relationships with people who are hard to deal with. While you can't change difficult people, you can learn to communicate effectively and to diffuse interpersonal conflict before it starts. “Difficult People: Dealing With Difficult People At Work” will give you the skills you need to deal with difficult people at work and provide you with the tools you need to overcome the obstacles to working with challenging people. Written by an expert in interpersonal relationships, “Difficult People: Dealing With Difficult People At Work” is an easy-to-read guide that makes dealing with difficult people at work much easier whether the people in question are coworkers, supervisors or customers. This book covers a broad range of topics and will: • Teach you how to deal with difficult conversations to avoid conflict and resolve differences productively • Improve your communication skills at work, so that you can get your point across to difficult people and gain understanding of their points of view • Give you strategies for dealing with anger and stress to make coping with difficult people easier and ensure that you don't lose your cool • Provide insight into the types of personalities that you're likely to encounter with difficult people at work • Supply you with tools that you can use to resolve conflict when it does arise The knowledge, insight, skills and tools you'll gain from, “Difficult People: Dealing With Difficult People At Work” will help you in your current role at work and with coping with difficult people as you advance in your career. The lessons you'll learn for managing interpersonal conflict and navigating difficult relationships can transform every aspect of life, helping you communicate effectively with friends and family as well. Stop dreading every encounter with those difficult personalities around the office and become a better leader and peer. Download, “Difficult People: Dealing With Difficult People At Work” today!

Difficult People: Dealing With Difficult People At Work

Get to know Photoshop, and go beyond the basics with this friendly step-by-step guide. Teaches you how to run this sophisticated image editing application like a pro. Learn to use all the tools, work with color palettes, create textures, import images, apply filters, use layers, and so much more. This beautiful four-color book also features an art gallery displaying professional work to help illuminate the lessons and inspire you.

How to Do Everything with Photoshop CS

Documents World War II campaigns between the invasion of Egypt in 1940 and the surrender of Axis forces in 1943, profiling such figures as the "Desert Fox," Lieutenant General Montgomery, and Hungarian adventurer Laszlo Almasy. 25,000 first printing.

Turning Point, World War II

The Battle of Alamein

This book discusses the work of The Poema de mio Cid a major text of early Spanish literature.

The Making of the Poema de Mio Cid

Penguin Specials are designed to fill a gap. Written to be read over a long commute or a short journey, they are original and exclusively in digital form. In this Special, Colin Smith and John Bierman make the battle of Alamein come alive. A turning point in the Second World War, the battle of El Alamein was the culmination of a military campaign like no other. Fought across desolate arid terrain, the brutal fighting was matched by a camaraderie and respect between enemies as witnessed in no other theatre of war. Combining gritty personal testimonies with thorough journalistic investigation, John Bierman and Colin Smith present a compelling account of a ferocious but compassionate battle and a journey through the unforgiving North African landscape.

North Africa 1942

Great Battles: The Battle of Alamein

Robin Hood

What's standing in the way between you and the person that you wish to be? Maybe you don't have the ability to master your emotions and find it hard to respond appropriately in times of stress. Perhaps you're crippled by fear and anxiety that limit your ability to take the risks necessary to achieve success. You might suffer from low self-esteem due to past hurts and bad experiences and feel powerless or self-conscious at work or in social settings. Or it could be a health problem that is keeping you from living life to the fullest. No matter what separates you from the person that you are and your ideal self, there is one single powerful way to bridge the gap and transform your life: Neurolinguistic Programming. NLP Neuro Linguistic Programming is the process of modelling the behaviours and adopting the attitudes that allow you to break bad habits, improve your self-image and realise your full potential. NLP hypnosis has transformed the lives of millions of people like you, but that type of therapy can be expensive and take years to produce results. There are countless NLP guide books and courses available to help you benefit from Neuro-linguistic Programming and self hypnosis at home. Most provide only a tiny sliver of information, making it necessary for you to spend thousands to fully master neurolinguistics to improve your life. Fortunately, there is a better way for you to experience the transformative benefits of NLP - The NLP ToolBox: Your Guide Book to Neuro Linguistic Programming is the answer. In just 142 pages, The NLP ToolBox covers what you would take you years of study elsewhere to discover about Neuro Linguistic Programming. This powerful NLP guide has already helped many people like you realise their goals and start living the lives that they have always dreamed of having. This easy-to-read, comprehensive guide to neurolinguistics will teach you: • How to use mind tools to develop your sense of personal power • Techniques for bolstering your self-esteem with the Love Cycle • A trick that can turn around the worst of days in just 3 minutes • The secret to muting negative self talk • How to increase your motivation to earn more money and accomplish your goals • The key to overcoming phobias in just 5 minutes • More than 90 other secret Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques that will radically alter your life for the better The power to master your emotions, boost your self-esteem, increase your self power and transform your life is already within you. Tap into it with the power of Neurolinguistic Programming.

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