The Making of a Royal Naval Officer (Carne William)(Pevná vazba)

The Making of a Royal Naval Officer (Carne William)(Pevná vazba)

A firsthand account of British Naval life in World Wars I and II. Like so many others in the twentieth century, William Carne's life was defined by the world wars. He joined the Royal Navy as a cadet aged just sixteen in 1914. This is the story of his life at sea, drawn from his memoirs, letters,

Royal Navy Lynx (Jeram-Croft Larry)(Pevná vazba)

This book tells the story of an incredibly capable naval aircraft, based primarily on the words of those who flew and maintained it. Beginning with the Lynx's entry into service in 1976, it goes on to discuss its remarkable performance in the Falklands War. Here it was used in both its primary

PLANNING EXERCISES FOR THE ARMED FORCES (HOW2BECOME)(Pevná vazba)

Sample planning exercises for the Army Officer AOSB RAF Offficer OASC and the Royal Navy Officer

The Painted Hall: Sir James Thornhill's Masterpiece at Greenwich (Lucas Anya)(Pevná vazba)

Published to mark the reopening of the spectacular baroque interior of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich after a landmark conservation project, The Painted Hall is a wonderful celebration of what has been called 'the Sistine Chapel of the UK'. The ceiling and wall decorations of the Painted

Royal Naval Cordite Factory Holton Heath - A Pictorial History (Bowditch Malcolm)(Pevná vazba)

Catastrophe at Spithead: The Sinking of the Royal George (Rubinstein Hilary L.)(Pevná vazba)

In one of the most sensational and perplexing incidents in naval history, Rear Admiral Richard Kempenfelt, a much-voyaged veteran and outstanding officer, drowned along with more than 800 crew and many civilian visitors on a calm summer's morning and in a familiar anchorage. This new work examines

Gucci: The Making of (Giannini Frida)(Pevná vazba)

The Royal Family: William and Kate: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Savery Annabel)(Pevná vazba)

Find out all about today's British royal family with this engaging

Great Naval Battles of the Ancient Greek World (Rees Owen)(Pevná vazba)

Naval warfare is the unsung hero of ancient Greek military history, often overshadowed by the more glorified land battles. Owen Rees looks to redress the balance, giving naval battles their due attention. This book presents a selection of thirteen naval battles that span a defining century in

The Art of Making a Harpsichord (Martin Darryl)(Pevná vazba)

The Duchess of Cambridge: A Decade of Modern Royal Style (Holt Bethan)(Pevná vazba)

Thrust into the global spotlight on her engagement to Prince William, Kate Middleton chose to wear a sapphire blue wrap dress by London-based label Issa, which promptly sold out. It was the first step in Kate's evolution to become the modern royal style icon she is today. In the decade since, Kate

Zeppelin in Combat: a History of the German Naval Airship Division (Robinson Douglas H.)(Pevná vazba)

Mediterranean Naval Battles That Changed the World (Russell Quentin)(Pevná vazba)

Focusing on seven decisive naval engagements from the Greek defeat of the Persians at Salamis in the fifth century BC to the Siege of Malta during the Second World War, this book tells the story of the Mediterranean as a theater of war at sea. Each of these fiercely fought battles was to change the

The Designs of William de Morgan (Greenwood Martin)(Pevná vazba)

William Empson: The Structure of Complex Words (Empson William)(Pevná vazba)

This is the first scholarly edition of one of the classics of literary criticism. William Empson was among the two or three most important and influential literary critics and theorists of the twentieth century. He has long been celebrated as one of the most fertile (as well as one of thefunniest)

British Naval Intelligence Through the Twentieth Century (Boyd Andrew)(Pevná vazba)

This is the first comprehensive account of how intelligence influenced and sustained British naval power from the mid nineteenth century, when the Admiralty first created a dedicated intelligence department, through to the end of the Cold War. It brings a critical new dimension to our understanding

Making of the Empire Strikes Back (Rinzler J W)(Pevná vazba)

STRATA - William Smith's Geological Maps(Pevná vazba)

A definitive reference that showcases the groundbreaking work of William Smith, the unsung 'father of English

William Morris Textiles (Parry Linda)(Pevná vazba)

William Morris Textiles was the first comprehensive survey of the many hundreds of original, colourful textiles produced by William Morris and the two commercial companies he founded and managed. To this day it remains the authority in the field, and this revised edition has been completely

Migration and the Making of Global Christianity (Hanciles Jehu J.)(Pevná vazba)

Music Making in the West Riding of Yorkshire (Smith Adrian)(Pevná vazba)

The Children's Book of Virtues (Bennett William J.)(Pevná vazba)

The perfect companion to William J. Bennett's number-one bestseller; The Book of Virtues, The Children's Book of Virtues is the ideal storybook for parents and children to enjoy together: With selections from The Book of Virtues, from Aesop and Robert Frost to George Washington's life as well as

Naval Officer's Guide to the Pentagon (Kacher Usn Capt Frederick W.)(Pevná vazba)

As naval officers transition to rewarding and challenging jobs ashore, Naval Officer's Guide to the Pentagon offers a valuable helping hand along the journey. This practical guide advises officers of all paygrades, experience levels, and warfare communities, as well as Navy civilians, on life and

Making of Pan's Labyrinth (Nunziata Nick)(Pevná vazba)

As well as the complete story of the making of Pan's Labyrinth. this book showcases incredible visuals from del Toro's initial musings in his famed journals to exquisite concept art and rare photography from the set, alongside removable items, including script pages and call