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1 American Sniper: the Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History

by Chris Kyle, Scott McEwen, Jim DeFelice, John Pruden

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Published: 03/01/2012

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Gripping, eye-opening, and powerful, "American Sniper" is the astonishing autobiography of SEAL Chief Chris Kyle, whose record 255... Read more

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2 The Dead Hand: Reagan, Gorbachev and the Untold Story of the Cold War Arms Race

by David E. Hoffman

Format: Paperback 576 pages
Published: 03/11/2011

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A hugely revered, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative history of Reagan, Gorbachev and the dying days of the Cold War - and the dangerous legacy of... Read more

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3 Famous Sheriffs and Western Outlaws: Incredible True Stories of Wild West Showdowns and Frontier Justice

by William MacLeod Raine

Format: Paperback 304 pages
Published: 19/04/2012

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A collection that tells the stories of famous heroes and villains from the old west, from Tom Horn to the "Apache Kid". Read more

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4 The Castrato and His Wife

by Helen Berry

Format: Hardback 336 pages
Published: 22/09/2011

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The tale of Giusto Ferdinando Tenducci, 18th century castrato, celebrity, and heart-throb, and his elopement and love affair with his teenage pupil... Read more

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5 The General: Charles de Gaulle and the France He Saved

by Jonathan Fenby

Format: Paperback 720 pages
Published: 07/07/2011

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A magisterial, sweeping biography of one of the great leaders of the 20th century -- General Charles De Gaulle Read more

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6 Chinese Hordes and Human Waves: A Personal Perspective of the Korean War 1950-1953

by Brigadier Brian Parritt

Format: Hardback 208 pages
Published: 17/11/2011

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The North Koreans attack on their Southern neighbors shocked and surprised the World. The conflict rapidly escalated with China soon heavily... Read more

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7 I Never Knew That About London

by Christopher Winn

Format: Hardback 304 pages
Published: 04/10/2007

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Takes us on a journey around London to discover the tales of the capital's history. This work aims to unearth the hidden gems of legends,... Read more

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8 The English: A Portrait of a People

by Jeremy Paxman

Format: Paperback 320 pages
Published: 06/09/2007

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Covering history, attitudes to foreigners, sport, stereotypes, language and more, this book includes stories and anecdotes that provide a portrait... Read more

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9 Story of a Secret State: My Report to the World

by Jan Karski

Format: Hardback 464 pages
Published: 05/05/2011

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During the first four years of World War II, Jan Karski worked as a messenger for the underground, risking his life in secret missions. He was... Read more

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10 The Lighthouse Stevensons

by Bella Bathurst

Format: Paperback 304 pages
Published: 07/03/2005

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An exciting new edition of Bella Bathurst's epic story of Robert Louis Stevenson's ancestors and the building of the Scottish coastal... Read more

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