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For Captain Don Headley of the SAS, the police antiterrorist exercise on the outskirts of Heathrow Airport was to have been just another training job. But in the grey suburban sprawl on the edge of London, another far more sinister plot is about to unfold - a plot that sees him dispatched on a hostage-rescue mission to the Indian subcontinent.

Public speaking deals with how one speaks in front of a crowd or small group. A book on the subject can help one to learn tricks to reduce initial nervousness. Or, a book might be able to help one eliminate verbal ticks which would otherwise decrease the impact of a speech.

Produced by a global team of experienced travel journalists 'This Place, This Story' brings you evocative, illuminating and heart-felt stories from around the world. Each episode is anchored by an audio Love Letter to a location that aims to inspire wanderlust, spark a connection and provide an insight into extra special parts of our planet. We peel back the tourist veneer to reveal a uniquely personal experience of these destinations; interview locals and travel specialists to help you get to the heart of the place; and bring you insider tips so you can plan to explore yourself.