To say I was down on my luck and depressed when my friend Paul downloaded Tinder on my phone is an understatement. My girlfriend ended our relationship over a bowl of Cornflakes and moved out without even telling me. Nice, huh? That kind of thing tends to leave a scorch mark, so when my blind date didn't turn up, I wasn't even surprised. And then I stood to pay my tab and the whole bar fell quiet. I followed the staring eyes of the bartender and when I turned my jaw slackened. Because she was stood there. Glowing like a timid angel. Her dark hair and forest-green eyes froze me like liquid nitrogen. That was the first time I ever met Grace Cunningham and I made sure it wasn't the last. Over the next two weeks we saw each other almost every day, and aside from kissing sessions I got the impression she wanted to take things slow. Until she didn't… Standing in my bedroom, I knew she was nervous but I had no idea why. Until I did… Grace was naked when my lustful gaze lowered down her body… And that's when I saw… … … IT. She was beautiful. Stunning. Perfect. And so… big. Now I had to decide if I could do this. It did not take long. Join us for a breathtaking experience of high octane 'romance'. You will not be sorry. I sure as hell wasn't…

'A heady mix of football history, nostalgia and modern-day action that collectors of all ages will cherish' – When Saturday Comes 'Excellent... This book is like a journey through time, revealing some of the coolest-ever albums and stickers' – Match 'Countless memories come flooding back...' – The Sun 'Lovely book... One for your dad...' TalkSPORT 'A cool, snappy retrospective if the last 60 years of albums.' – The Athletic WELCOME TO THE GLORIOUS WORLD OF PANINI FOOTBALL STICKERS. Collecting Panini football stickers has always been a joy. Tearing open those packets and excitedly filling an album is a rite of passage for millions of kids – and adults. It's so popular, it even has its own language – 'swapsies', 'got, got, need' and 'shinies'. And now, for the first time, Panini have granted access to their archives for this superbly illustrated celebration of their iconic football sticker collections. Licensed by Panini and written by respected sticker authority Greg Lansdowne, this volume showcases Panini's UK domestic football, FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship albums, as well as all the great players, from Pelé and Maradona to Marta, Ronaldo and Mbappé (via Frank Worthington, Chris Waddle, Gary Lineker, Eric Cantona, Ally McCoist and a few dodgy haircuts). A heady mix of football history, wonderful nostalgia and modern-day action that collectors of all ages will cherish, this book shows why, for the last 60 years, collecting Panini stickers has been – and remains – a global phenomenon. PANINI FOOTBALL STICKERS: A CELEBRATION includes: – More than 2,000 images of iconic PANINI stickers, album covers and sticker packet designs – Specially curated chapters on every UK-published collection (Football League/FIFA World Cup) – Breakout features on foils, haircuts styles and collecting etiquette

In Night Hunters, air power historian William P. Head provides the first detailed study of the development and deployment of the AC-130 gunship. While other airframes and other types of close air support (CAS) and interdiction weapon systems preceded or flew with the AC-130s, this four-engine cargo airframe proved to be not only the longest serving fixed-wing gunship but also the most effective by far. During the Vietnam War, the US military developed new tactics and weapons systems to counter a diversity of enemy tactics and geographic features, the difficult climate, and the shifting diplomatic context. One of the most important was the development of the AC-130. Its ability to transport heavier payloads at higher altitudes across longer distances made it the logical choice to be the final Vietnam-era fixed-wing gunship and the only one that continues to fly missions in the twenty-first century. In addition, it employed many of the most advanced weapons, sensors, targeting devices, and fire control systems of the 1970s or of any era. By recounting both the technical development and the combat operations of the plane, and by looking at the proposed alternatives for its use in the War on Terror, Night Hunters offers a clear view of the role of gunships and of close air support in US wars. In today’s never-ending brushfire wars, the AC-130s continue to uphold their reputation for excellence.

This is the story of how a Christian couple dealt with the initial heartache and disappointment of having a child with Downs syndrome.

The light of Julie’s soul is fading. One pain too many; one more loss to endure. Julie, herself, is fading from reality. She lies dormant below the fire of rage, hate, and revenge. Yes, that’s where Julie has gone, and no longer able to awaken from its burning control. The shell of the old Julie can be deceiving as she carries on life without anyone knowing her secret. Only the fire can disguise her that way. The new Julie has one focus, revenge on her once believed, mother. Flames run through Julie’s veins; she begins to lie and plot, only to have her payback, to see her mother trampled to dust. Yet, how far will this fire Julie go, and to what lengths will be taken when the unexpected challenges face her? Samantha, once believed to be an enemy, becomes a trusted soulmate when they are drawn together by a force neither can explain. Unknown to the other, both suffered as children only to live with revenge of payback to the ones that caused it. Now two women are left with the same fire burning: controlling their every move. How far will they go to remove the stain of the past from their lives while risking losing what’s precious to both? What are they willing to let go in return to have that day?