The authentic description of a glider pilot's experience at the Battle of Arnhem in 1944, from the take-off to his escape. A graphic, detailed, and most absorbing account.

Frank Kearns was the go-to guy at CBS News for dangerous stories in Africa and the Middle East in the 1950s, '60s, and early '70s. By his own account, he was nearly killed 114 times. He took stories that nobody else wanted to cover and was challenged to get them on the air when nobody cared about this part of the world. But his stories were warning shots for conflicts that play out in the headlines today. In 1957, Senator John Kennedy described America's view of the Algerian war for independence as the Eisenhower Administration's "head in the sand policy." So CBS News decided to find out what was really happening there and to determine where Algeria's war for independence fit into the game plan for the Cold War. They sent Frank Kearns to find out. Kearns took with him cameraman Yousef ("Joe") Masraff and 400 pounds of gear, some of which they shed, and hiked with FLN escorts from Tunisia, across a wide "no-man's land," and into the Aures Mountains of eastern Algeria, where the war was bloodiest. They carried no passports or visas. They dressed as Algerians. They refused to bear weapons. And they knew that if captured, they would be executed and left in unmarked graves. But their job as journalists was to seek the truth whatever it might turn out to be. This is Frank Kearns's diary.

When you grow up in a household where your mother sleeps with the coalman to secure an extra bag or two, and when you're sent out shoplifting whenever food stocks dwindle, you don't put too high a price on honesty. It is no wonder that Harold Perkins describes himself as 'a liar and a thief' when looking back on his childhood in Bradford. But spells in approved school and borstal changed his outlook. Starting up his own scaffolding business, he came to reap the rewards of hard work - though his professional attitude never got in the way of a good laugh with his mates. Once he had earned the nickname 'Maverick', he never gave anyone reason to change it! Packed with anecdotes both hilarious and hair-raising, and pulling no punches when it comes to expressing opinions of others, this is as lively and challenging a memoir as you are ever likely to read.

Being diagnosed with cancer, even an incurable form, isn't necessarily the end of the world. Having lived with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow, for three years (and still counting!) the author shows that with a positive attitude and the right support it is still possible to cope and enjoy life. The book is intended to illustrate this to anyone finding themselves in a similar situation, to thank all who have helped him, a self-confessed coward, to keeping going, and to raise money for appropriate charities. The story begins with his admission to hospital where he spent five months, during which time he had an operation to remove at tumour from his spine, began radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatments and almost died from a combination of pneumonia and septic shock. A transfer to a nursing-home for seven months followed, bringing with it more setbacks before he was able to move back home. Three years after his initial diagnosis, he is still defying the odds and he tells his tale in such a light-hearted way that despite the seriousness of the subject matter the overall feeling that the reader is left with is a very positive one and no-one could fail to be affected by such a heart-warming account. The author was diagnosed with an incurable, though thankfully treatable, form of cancer just before his 61st birthday while serving his notice after forty-three years working for the Lancashire Library service. This is the heart-warming and surprisingly amusing story of how this self-confessed coward managed to overcome his lifelong phobia of anything medical with the help of Su, his wife of almost forty years, his family and a loyal band of friends so that he continues to enjoy his retirement, though maybe not quite in the same way as he and Su might have expected it to be.

The Rwandan Genocide began on 6 April 1994, when a plane carrying President Juvenal Habyarimana was shot down over Kigali. This sparked one hundred days of brutal massacres throughout the country, and as the violence and fear escalated, the UN was called on to take action. The Triumph of Evil details the events that took place both in Rwanda and inside the UN that allowed over 850,000 people to lose their lives in one of the most horrifying genocides of the twentieth century. The book is based on the eye-witness account of Charles Petrie, a UN official called in to assist in the region, and it documents what he believes were the failings of the UN when it came to protecting its own staff. In particular, Petrierelates the sinister events that led to the murders of a number of Rwandan nationals who were working for the UN, and were due to be evacuated. Focusing on individual stories and experiences, he highlights how quickly terror can reign when disenfranchised groups are incited to violence under an oppressive system, and how even our most respected institutions can fail when political motivations muddy the waters.

A memoir about a Jewish girl growing up in Germany before and during Hitler's seizure of power, her escape to Palestine and her subsequent life in Britain after she married an English soldier. Later in life she came to devote herself to the education of the young in Germany and Britain on how the horrors of the Third Reich came into being.

Nelson Mandela's comrade in the struggle, Denis Goldberg, spent 22 years in an Apartheid South African political prison from 1963 to 1985. In this memoir, Denis, the perennial optimist, writes about the human side of the often painful road to freedom; about the joy of love and death, human dignity, political passion, comradeship, conflict between comrades...and a very long imprisonment. These memoirs offer the reader an insight into an important chapter in the history of our struggle from a different viewpoint because the racist dogmas of apartheid dictated that he would be incarcerated apart from his Black comrades and colleagues. That segregation denied him both the companionship and the counsel of his fellow accused. His was consequently an exceedingly lonely sojourn. But, true to himself and the cause he had espoused from his youth, he bore it with courage and immense dignity.

Roger Terrell has practised as a lawyer for more than twenty-five years. Over his long, varied and often controversial career, he has represented a wide range of clients from all walks of life. These clients have managed to get themselves involved in a myriad of legal issues ranging from the most serious criminal allegations to the most unbelievable, factual situations. Then by a chance meeting with a client involved in professional sport, he became a football agent and subsequently chairman of two football league clubs. In this book, he shares with us his true stories and fascinating behind the scenes accounts of his life and times including:- The inside story, emotions and tactics involved in representing a client charged with the most serious crime - murder, and in this particular case, more distressingly the murder of his wife. The drama of representing a client falsely arrested on suspicion of being a member of the IRA and being involved in a conspiracy to cause a serious explosion in Manchester, which injured two hundred innocent people. The legal problems and human consequences arising from arranged and forced marriages in Pakistan and Bangladesh. A range of interesting cases highlighting the legal problems encountered in the breakdown of relationships, including cases where possession of family pets is sometimes more important than financial issues. The ups and downs as acting as a FIFA registered agent, dealing with professional footballers, big name managers and how the "bung" system works. The controversy and politics involved in the acquisition of two football league clubs and his subsequent appointment as chairman of both clubs, one appointment lasting just one day as their fans rioted. Overcoming serious illness on not one, but two occasions. Interaction with the national and local media and how to sell a story to the paparazzi. Definitely "An Unusual Brief"

My father W.G.L. Tonkin was born in Bodmin in 1904 where he lived until he went to Exeter University to train as a teacher. He went to London in 1923, married and had two sons. He taught in Hackney and later became a headmaster in Westminster. He returned to Cornwall, which he loved, whenever he could. His father was a well known ironmonger who owned a shop in Fore Street. Four generations of Tonkins were ironmongers in Bodmin. After retirement he was asked by my brother, Gregory, to recount his experience of life in Bodmin when he was young. A 'Boy in Cornwall' is an account of his experiences.

Every day thousands trust them with their lives, but what do they know of the men and women who fly the airliners of today. Many would agree that airline pilots are different, but their private lives remain a mystery to all but a few. Michael Collins has been flying for over forty years. 'One More Sunrise' is his story. Revealing in many ways, it follows the path of one man's adventure in the skies. Above all his absolute love of the job comes through. For him this wasn't work it was fun. After 'One More Sunrise' the man in the uniform will never seem the same.

This is the statistical story of almost twenty years in the late twentieth century of solid gig-going; a life spent listening and interacting to live music, the story made human by anecdotes arising from the gigs. This epoch includes the most thrilling of musical times, the post-punk era of 1978 to mid 1980s - a period of energy, adventure, originality and innovation, coupled with a growing political/social awareness. The protagonist, however, did so much more besides during these near twenty years, and brief snippets of other events in his life are inserted accordingly. 2011 finds him still happily pursuing this path through life!

Arguably the best chef of his generation, and now a global superstar, over the course of his career Gordon Ramsay has built a restaurant empire, from Singapore to Las Vegas and from Bordeaux to Dubai. But alongside the new openings, tucked away in a quiet street in Chelsea in London is the jewel in Gordon's crown - Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. With its tiny dining room, the restaurant which Gordon opened 25 years ago has a legendary reputation and has been awarded 3 Michelin stars for the past 15 years.

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay: A Story of Excellence is an exclusive look behind the scenes at one of the best restaurants in the world, and captures the constantly evolving quest for culinary perfection as Gordon and his brilliant team challenge themselves to stay ahead of the game in the ever competitive world of fine dining.

Capturing the attention to detail that goes into each dish as they balance the best seasonal ingredients and flavors, set against the rich tapestry of restaurant life the book is a fascinating insight into the magical and rare experience of eating at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay.

'From School to Landing Craft' describes the period 1939 to 1947 for one man, age 17 at the outbreak of war, from two perspectives. First, there is a factual account of his time in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR). Secondly, there is an account based on extracts of letters between him, his family and friends. These letters illuminate his transition from a comfortable middle class upbringing in the London suburbs and at boarding school to the deprivations and uncertainties of war. They provide a first hand account, sometimes filtered by the naval censor, of family and friends dealing with life-threatening circumstances. The expectations and fears of anxious parents stand juxtaposed with mundane 'everyday life' at home and in contrast to the resilient adaptability of youth.

In the famous photograph of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, one man kneels beside him, trying to staunch the blood. He was an undercover Memphis police officer who had infiltrated the Invaders, a potentially violent Black activist group then in talks with King. This spy, the kneeling man, was Leta McCollough Seletzky's father. Marrell 'Mac' McCollough was a Black man working secretly with the white power structure. This was so far from Leta's own understanding of what it meant to be Black in America that she decided to learn what she could about her father's life-his motivations, his career with the police and the CIA, and the truth behind accusations that he was involved in King's murder. What would Leta uncover, and did she want to know? How might Mac's story change her own feelings about her place in Trump's America? 'The Kneeling Man' is a compelling personal and political tale of alienation and ambivalence; struggle, self-definition and compromised choices. Set vividly in the sharecropper South, on the streets of Memphis and in the halls of power, the twists and turns of this one man's life tell the story of twentieth-century Black America.

How many people will be chosen as volunteers for the 2012 Olympic Games in London? To play a part in the Olympic Games is a wonderful experience - probably a once in a lifetime opportunity - and a rare privilege. No matter what role they play, the support of thousands of volunteers is absolutely vital to the success of any Olympiad. I was one of the few British volunteers at the Atlanta Centenary Olympic Games. It was the most exciting and rewarding three weeks of my life. I saw Olympic finals, witnessed medal ceremonies, talked to champion athletes both contemporary and past, and worked like a Trojan for long hours as part of the stadium staff. This is my story about the small part I played in 'The Greatest Show on Earth'.

The Camino de Santiago is a walk across northern Spain. No one is quite sure of its origins which pre-date the Christian era. Today the majority of walkers are Catholics who regard it as a pilgrimage which is the main reason why it attracts people from all over the world. The minority are a mixed bag of people who follow other religions and some with no set beliefs which includes the author. Historically the Camino has been walked by a spectrum ranging from Kings and Generals to petty criminals. For the latter it was a penance they were sent on for minor offences similar to the ones committed by the people England once sent off to populate their colonies. There are many wonderful buildings along the walk, steeped in history which has inspired other authors. Many of these left Bill Watson cold. His thoughts were about the sacrifices made by so many people who needed schools, libraries and hospitals far more than buildings to perpetuate the class structure which dominated their lives. The topography and wildlife along the way is a constant theme in this book. The description of the man catching frogs and the encounter with German shepherd dogs is something few people will have seen but any future Peregrinos who read this book can look out for. Many of the views expressed in this book are controversial but anyone with even a slightly 'open mind' will find it to be a fascinating 'different view of the Camino.'

It’s 2008 and the height of Zimbabwe’s economic demise. A group of passengers is huddled in a Toyota Quantum about to embark on a treacherous expedition to the City of Gold.

They have paid a high price for the dangerous passage to what they believe is a better life; an escape from the vicious vagaries of their present life in Bulawayo. In their minds, the streets of Johannesburg are paved with gold but they will have to dig deep to get close to any gold, dirtying themselves in the process. Told with brave honesty and bold description, the stories of the individual immigrants are simultaneously heart-breaking and heart-warming.

‘This book is a page-turning tale of struggle and triumph.’ – Sunday World

In her first year as a missionary to a small group of native women in the Ecuadorian jungle, Elisabeth Elliot faced physical and spiritual trials. In Made for the Journey, Elliot captures the mysteries and stark realities surrounding the colorful and primitive world in which she ministered. More than just a recounting of her early days, this is a beautifully crafted and deeply personal reflection on the important questions of life and a remarkable testimony to authentic Christian obedience to God.

THE CLASSIC BESTSELLER: 'The greatest book about food ever written' 'A compelling book with its intriguing mix of clever writing and kitchen patois ... more horrifically gripping than a Stephen King novel' Sunday Times 'Extraordinary ... written with a clarity and a clear-eyed wit to put the professional food-writing fraternity to shame' Observer _____________________________ After twenty-five years of 'sex, drugs, bad behaviour and haute cuisine', chef and novelist Anthony Bourdain decided to tell all - and he meant all. From his first oyster in the Gironde to his lowly position as a dishwasher in a honky-tonk fish restaurant in Provincetown; from the kitchen of the Rainbow Room atop the Rockefeller Center to drug dealers in the East Village, from Tokyo to Paris and back to New York again, Bourdain's tales of the kitchen are as passionate as they are unpredictable, as shocking as they are funny.

T.P.Newton completed his Nurse Training in 1975 and District Nurse Training in 1979 in the north-east of England were he lives. He completed his Disaster Training whilst in the Gulf and upgraded at Northampton University in 2000. Claire, an Angel in Disguise is a sequel to his debut novel Welcome Sister Claire.

The author of the book Oh Mr Porter lives in the parish of Harrow Weald, Middlesex served by the Church of All Saints in which he was married to a local girl in June 1944 a few days before he left for the invasion beaches of Normandy. It illustrates the highs and lows of a long and fruitful life, with not only candour and realism but with humour