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“The king of poisons and the poison of kings.It’s useful for so many things”A new musical inspired by a sensational murder trial in 19th century Glasgow. Madeleine Smith, a Glasgow socialite living in Blythswood Square, was accused of a secret affair and poisoning her lover to death.The trial ended with a rare ‘Not Proven’ verdict, but now Plume, an aspiring pamphleteer, is working out which version of the story to tell. Was Madeleine innocent or guilty?Inspired by the scandalous real-life story, The Glasgow Poisoner is a new musical by Tom Cooper and Jen McGregor that explores our obsession with true crime and female killers, then and now.CAST: 3 ActorsDURATION: 60 minutes

Following the relatively poor performance of America's multi-role fighters during the Vietnam War, the F-15 Eagle was designed as a dedicated air superiority fighter. But, instead of Soviet pilots, it came up against pilots of Saddam Hussein's Iraqi airforce. This book analyses the combat between the American and Soviet 'Cold War fighters' in a balanced manner, examining how the technical abilities of the aircraft combined with the different levels of training available to opposing pilots and groundcrews allowed the F-15s to destroy the Iraqi offensive abilities within weeks of the First Gulf War starting.Packed with artwork, illustrations and photographs, this book places the reader in the cockpit during one of the last major dogfighting air wars in modern history.

An illustrated combat history of the jet, different versions of which have provided the backbone of the frontline strength of the Iranian air force since the 1970s.Whole generations of Iranian pilots and ground personnel have been trained to fly and maintain the versions of this aircraft. Indeed, the type bore the brunt of active combat operations during the long war with Iraq. Iranian F-4 Phantom IIs were also some of best equipped examples ever exported by the USA. Some Iranian Phantom II pilots gathered immense experience on the type, flying it in combat for more than ten years.This book removes the veil of secrecy surrounding Iranian Phantom II operations since the war with Iraq.

This book looks at the F-14’s Iranian combat history and includes first hand accounts from the pilots themselves.So formidable an opponent did the Iraqi airforce consider the F-14 that during the Iran-Iraq war, they ordered their pilots not to engage F-14s and the presence of one in an area was usually enough to empty it of Iraqi aircraft. Officially losses were tiny; only one F-14 was lost in aerial combat (to a MiG-21), one to a control problem and one downed by a ground-to-air missile.Alongside stunning illustration, the authors consider key engagements and the central figures involved, illustrating the realities, successes and failures of the Iranian air campaign.

Cycle the Wild Atlantic Way and experience the world's longest signed coastal route, a spectacular journey along Ireland's wild and rugged west coast from Derry/Londonderry in the north to Cork in the south. Passing dramatic sea cliffs, sweeping Atlantic beaches, remote islands, and ancient landscapes, this is one of the great long-distance cycle touring adventures in Europe. Each of the 6 cycle tours in this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook by author Tom Cooper covers between 291 and 504km (181–313 miles) and can be completed in 7–10 days by any reasonably fit cyclist. The tours can also be combined to create a single 44-stage, 2450km (1522-mile) journey from Derry/Londonderry to Cork. Explore Ireland's west coast through 6 self-contained cycle tours, covering Donegal, Connacht, the Aran Islands and the Burren, the southwest peninsulas, and the Fuchsia Coast, with each tour taking 7–10 days for a reasonably fit cyclistLink all 6 tours into a single 44-stage, 2450km (1522-mile) journey inspired by the Wild Atlantic Way driving route, from Derry/Londonderry to CorkUnmissable highlights along the route include Malin Head, the Slieve League Cliffs, Achill Island, Connemara, the Aran Islands, the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher, the Dingle Peninsula, and the Ring of KerryNavigate with confidence using maps and route cards provided for each stage, alongside downloadable GPX files to support your planning and navigation throughout the journeyComprehensive practical planning information covering accommodation, food and drink, transport, and key centres including Donegal, Sligo, Galway, Westport, Limerick, Tralee, Bantry, and Kinsale makes it easy to plan your trip Plan your Wild Atlantic Way cycling adventure with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. Immerse yourself in the dramatic coastlines, island landscapes, and rich cultural heritage of western Ireland on one of the world's great long-distance cycle routes.