Sky Tiger: The Story of Sailor Malan (Franks Norman)(Paperback)

Sky Tiger: The Story of Sailor Malan (Franks Norman)(Paperback)

This is the biography of the renowned WWII South African Spitfire pilot Adolf (Sailor) Malan. The book recounts how he rose in less than 15 months to be acknowledged as Britain's premier fighter pilot. A born leader, a superb shot and an exceptional tactician, Malan honed his skills in the air

Fire in the Sky (Manning Mick)(Paperback)

Discover the incredible true story of Sergeant Norman Jackson, who had survived 30 missions when his plane was hit over enemy territory in 1945. Under fire and travelling at 200mph he climbed onto the wing, attempting to put out the blaze. This exciting graphic novel is by award-winning author and

In the Footsteps of the Red Baron (Franks Norman)(Paperback)

Manfred von Richthofen became a fighter pilot on the Western Front in August 1916. By January 1917, Richthofen had shot down fifteen aircraft had been appointed commander of his own unit. He painted the fuselage of his Albatros D-III a bright red and was nicknamed the Red Baron. In June 1917,

Wulf the Saxon: A Story of the Norman Conquest (Henty G. A.)(Paperback)

Return to the days of the Norman invasion of England and fight alongside a nobleman serving the last of England's Anglo-Saxon monarchs. Wulf of Steyning, a Saxon thane loyal to King Harold Godwinson, boldly captures a castle in the Welsh wars, risks his life to rescue his shipwrecked sovereign, and

Sailor Malan: Battle of Britain Legend: Adolph Malan (Kaplan Philip)(Paperback)

'I do not think that Malan could join a squadron without improving it, however good it was. Not by sword-waving, but by a strength of mind and integrity that are at once recognizable and effective...he was the best pilot of the War' - Air Commodore Al Deere, C.B.E., D.S.O., D.F.C.Malan was thirty

Sopwith Camels Over Italy, 1917-1918 (Franks Norman)(Paperback)

During the First World War, Italy was on the side of their British Allies and their fight was against the Austro-Hungarian Empire, bordering on Austria. In October 1917, the Austro-Hungarians managed to push the Italians back during the battle of Caporetto. With the danger signs obvious, both

Mister Good Times (Jay Norman)(Paperback)

THE LIFE STORY OF THE LEGENDARY BRITISH DJ, NORMAN JAY MBE 'Full of the heart and spirit Norman Jay brings to his music, but it also offers a salutary account of growing up as part of the Windrush generation in London's Notting Hill, the violence and racism he faced, and his success' Observer

Norman the Snail - and The Climb (Henderson Simon)(Paperback / softback)

The first story to be released in the NORMAN THE SNAIL series describes the efforts of this determined little creature to reach the

A Map of the Sky (Wong Claire)(Paperback)

'A lovely story of trying to understand the big wide world through a child's eyes. A Map of the Sky is so well written it made me feel young again! It captures the beauty and drama of the North Yorkshire coast as though you are there, allowing you to escape the hurry of modern life. Highly

Skye (Newton Norman S.)(Paperback / softback)

The essential guide for the discerning tourist and island devotee, Skye describes everything the visitor needs to know about the islands' heritage, landscape, climate, flora and

Tiger Moth Story (Bramson Alan)(Paperback)

The Tiger Moth is one of the major aviation success stories in the history of British aviation. Developed by Geoffrey de Havilland and flown for the first time on October 26 1931, the biplane became the most important elementary trainer used by Commonwealth forces. More than 1,000 Tiger Moths were

Anne Frank's Story (Lee Carol Ann)(Paperback / softback)

Contains the life story of Anne Frank, from her early happy childhood in Frankfurt, growing up in Amsterdam, her two years in hiding and the last few months of her life in the concentration camps. Narrated in six chapters, this biography for children answers the many questions about Anne that they

The Secret Garden (Norman Marsha)(Paperback)

A moving adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1911 novel, the story of a ten-year-old orphan's search for love and self-discovery in her uncle's locked garden. With her Tony-award winning book and lyrics, Norman recreates the classic form of the traditional American

Sky Phenomena: A Guide to Naked-Eye Observation of the Stars (Davidson Norman)(Paperback)

Sky Phenomena leads readers from the stars as seen from Earth, through the Sun, Moon, and various planets to the Copernican revolution, to comets and meteors, and to the sky of the Southern Hemisphere. The text includes mythological and historical aspects of the subject and has numerous exercises

The Laws of the Salian Franks (Drew Katherine Fischer)(Paperback)

Rising '44 - The Battle for Warsaw (Davies Norman)(Paperback / softback)

The story of the Warsaw Rising from the the leading British authority on the history of

RAF Fighter Pilots Over Burma (Franks Norman)(Paperback)

It is a recognized fact that, had the war gone badly for the Allies on the India/Burma front, and had the Japanese succeeded in invading the Indian Continent, the outcome of the war would have been entirely different. Yet despite this, the campaign on the Burma front is offered surprisingly scant

Red Sky in the Morning (Dickinson Margaret)(Paperback / softback)

A richly evocative story of wartime

The Amazing Results of Positive Thinking (Peale Norman Vincent)(Paperback)

This is a result book....It is the story of the thrilling things that happened to people when they applied the principles of dynamic change to their lives. -- Norman Vincent Peale This accessible, all-encompassing guide will help you to achieve success and confidence, a sense of well-being, and

The Poems of Norman MacCaig (MacCaig Norman)(Paperback)

By the time of his death in January 1996, Norman MacCaig was known widely as the grand old man of Scottish poetry, honoured by an OBE and the Queen's Medal for Poetry. This book is the third edition of 'MacCaig's Collected Poems' and is edited by his son Ewen. With 778 poems, 100 of them previously

The Dalai Lama: An Extraordinary Life (Norman Alexander)(Paperback)

The first definitive biography of the Dalai Lama--a story by turns inspiring, surprising--from an acclaimed Tibetan scholar with exceptional access to his subject The Dalai Lama's message of peace and compassion resonates with people of all faiths and none. Yet, for all his worldwide fame, he

Scimitar - Supermarine's Last Fighter (Franks Richard)(Paperback / softback)

Renowned aviation author Richard A. Franks presents a detailed and fully illustrated account of the Supermarine Scimitar in service, from the precursors and prototypes to the three surviving examples. It includes 40 specially commissioned and highly accurate colour illustrations, as well as more

I Need a Wee! (Hendra Sue)(Paperback / softback)

A fabulously funny new story from the bestselling creator of Barry the Fish with Fingers and Norman the Slug with the Silly

The Sailor from Casablanca (Malaval Charline)(Paperback)

A spellbinding story of love and betrayal for fans of Santa Montefiore, Fiona Valpy's The Beekeeper's Promise and Dinah Jefferies. Perfect for book clubs ***Shortlisted for the Filigranes Prize******RATED 5 STARS BY REAL READERS*** I couldn't turn the pages fast enough -5* Amazon review A story