October 11th, 2009 
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Is Paris Burning
From the bestselling author of The City of Joy comes the dramatic story of the Allied liberation of Paris. Is Paris Burning? reconstructs the network of fateful events–the drama, the fervor, and the triumph–that heralded one of the most dramatic episodes of our time. This bestseller about 1944 Paris is timed to meet the demand for Dominique Lapierre books that will be generated by the March release of his compelling new Warner hardcover, Beyond Love.
September 8th, 2009 Admin France is a country that is steeped in history and wherever you turn, you can see the magnificent buildings and monuments that have been constructed throughout the centuries. The first signs of civilisation around the Paris region of France date back to around the fourth millennium BC where dug out canoes have been found. And even as long ago at the time of 250 BC there was a fishing village along the River Seine in what we now know as Paris and because of the strategic position of the area for controlling river shipping, it was always under a different rule. The Romans took over after the revolt of 52 BC. After Attila the Hun invaded the region in 451, it was thought that Paris was to be attacked, but according to legend Sainte Genevieve, who is still the patron saint of Paris today, saved it. Read the rest of this entry »
September 4th, 2009 Admin The early 1990s see Miguel Indurian dominating the tour for five consecutive years. Then, we’re introduced to the great American cyclist, Lance Armstrong.
The 1990s are the Miguel Indurain era in the Tour de France. He entered the race for the first time in 1985 and entered it eleven more consecutive times. His ratings steadily improved and he eventually won for the first time in 1990. He went on to win each year thereafter until 1995. He became the first person to win this race five consecutive times. In 1996, Indurain made a valiant effort but a week of cold, damp riding lead to a case of bronchitis and Bjarne Riis won. Read the rest of this entry »
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