The Royal Navy Officer's Pocket-Book (Lavery Brian)(Pevná vazba)

The Royal Navy Officer's Pocket-Book (Lavery Brian)(Pevná vazba)

The art of command is...to be the complete master, and yet the complete friend of every man on board; the temporal lord and yet the spiritual brother of every rating; to be detached and yet not dissociated.'A Seaman's Pocket-Book, 1943', has found huge appeal with the British public. Presented in

Nelson's Navy: The Ships, Men and Organisation, 1793 - 1815 (Lavery Brian)(Pevná vazba)

Patrick O'Brien provides the forward to this edition of the most successful Conway Maritime title. This book is the perfect guide to Nelson's Navy for all those with an interest in the workings of the great fleet. The book is eminently readable and is the first single-volume work to cover in such

The Royal Navy Day by Day (Phillips L.)(Pevná vazba)

HMS Belfast Pocket Manual (Blake John)(Pevná vazba)

A familiar sight on the Thames at London Bridge, HMS Belfast is Royal Navy light cruiser, one of a group of ten Town-class cruisers, built in Belfast and launched in March 1938. Commissioned in early August 1939 shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, Belfast was initially part of the

The Officer's Daughter: A Memoir of Family and Forgiveness (Johnson Elle)(Pevná vazba)

The Officer's Daughter is a masterpiece. More than that, it's the perfect book for our troubled time. Johnson has written the deepest, most emotionally resonant understanding of forgiveness and justice I have ever read.--Darin Strauss, bestselling author of Half a LifeThe author reflects on a

Pocket Bios: Princess Diana (Berenger Al)(Pevná vazba)

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of famous British royal, Princess Diana. Princess Diana was the wildly popular first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales. Known as the People's Princess, she was involved in many charities, including the British Deaf Association, and

Churchill's Admiral in Two World Wars: Admiral of the Fleet Lord Keyes of Zeebrugge and Dover Gcb Kcvo Cmg Dso (Crossley Jim)(Pevná vazba)

Roger Keyes was the archetype of 19th to 20th century Royal Navy officers. A superb seaman, inspiring leader and fearless fighter he immediately caught the eye of senior figures in the naval establishment as well as the up and coming politician, Winston Churchill. The relationship between these two

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

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

The Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age: Senior Service, 1800-1815 (Jessop Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Royal Navy Way of Leadership (St George Andrew)(Pevná vazba)

Few years ago the Second Sea Lord of the Royal Navy asked the author to spend time with every level of the Navy staff, from junior sailors in the engine room of an aircraft carrier, right up to Navy Board and Cabinet level, with the aim of creating a book which distils the leadership culture of the

Pendant Numbers of the Royal Navy: A Complete History of the Allocation of Pendant Numbers to Royal Navy Warships and Auxiliaries (Bush Steve)(Pevná vazba)

Pendant (or pennant) numbers have been used by individual ships of the Royal Navy for purposes of identification for more than one hundred years. They were also used in all the navies of the British Empire so that ships could be easily transferred from one navy to another without changing her

Empire's Ruin (Staveley Brian)(Pevná vazba)

The Empire's Ruin is the first book in the epic Ashes of the Unhewn trilogy by Brian Staveley. As the Annurian Empire disintegrates, a lone soldier sets out to save

Dune: Book 1 (Herbert Brian)(Pevná vazba)

The definitive graphic novel adaptation of Dune, the groundbreaking science-fiction classic by Frank Herbert Dune, Frank Herbert's epic science-fiction masterpiece set in the far future amidst a sprawling feudal interstellar society, tells the story of Paul Atreides as he and his family accept

Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World (Lavery Brian)(Paperback)

The year 1588 marked a turning point in our national story. Victory over the Spanish Armada transformed us into a seafaring nation and it sparked a myth that one day would become a reality - that the nation's new destiny, the source of her future wealth and power lay out on the oceans. This book

Morale and Discipline in the Royal Navy During the First World War (Rowe Laura)(Pevná vazba)

This is the first detailed study of the social history of the Royal Navy during and immediately after the First World War. Laura Rowe uses the experiences of men who fought at sea to shed new light on the relationship between discipline, leadership, and the strength of the

Royal Irish Constabulary Officers: A Biographical Dictionary and Genealogical Guide, 1816-1922 (Herlihy Jim)(Paperback)

This book lists the 1700 officers of the RIC, including birth, marriage and death dates; the native county, service (if any) in the British army, yeomanry and militia; dates of appointment and retirement, resignation, discharge or dismissal and a list of officers who later served as lawmen

The Irish Granny's Pocket Bread and Baking Book (Biggs Fiona)(Pevná vazba)

This pocket-sized bread and baking book includes all the classic Irish recipes, from soda bread to fadge, with chapters on bread and scones, cakes, tarts, crumbles, pies, biscuits and bakes and more beside Every recipe is illustrated with a full-colour photograph, with easy-to-follow

Southern Thunder - The Royal Navy and the Scandinavian Trade in World War One (Steve Dunn)(Pevná vazba)

Fascinating narrative of the fierce battle for Scandinavian trade in the North Sea. The fourth book dealing with the various theatres of trade defence during WWI which completes the author's analysis of this vital aspect of naval

Hugh Johnson´s Pocket Wine Book 2018 - Hugh Johnson

Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. Now in its 41st year of publication, it has no rival as the comprehensive, up-to-the-minute annual guide. Hugh Johnson provides clear succinct facts and commentary

Hugh Johnson´s Pocket Wine Book 2019 - Hugh Johnson

Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. Now in its 42nd year of publication, it has no rival as the comprehensive, up-to-the-minute annual guide. | Hugh Johnson provides clear succinct facts and commentary

The Irish Granny's Pocket Recipe Book (Biggs Fiona)(Pevná vazba)

Enjoy the best of Irish Granny's classic recipes. This pocket-sized cookbook includes all the classic Irish dishes, from Boxty to Barm Brack. There are breakfasts, soups, starters, breads, cakes and biscuits, main dishes, preserves, drinks, and a special section on Christmas favorites. Every recipe

Rank and Rate - Royal Naval Officers' Insignia Since 1856 (Coleman E C)(Pevná vazba)

For over a century and a half, since the Uniform Regulations of 1856 were introduced, identification of rank amongst officers in the Royal Navy, its branches and its reserves has not been restricted to a single, or even small number, of insignia. Rank may be seen on jacket cuffs, on shoulder

Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 (Floca Brian)(Pevná vazba)

'An extraordinary delight for a reader of any age.' --The New York Times Book Review Brian Floca explores Apollo 11's famed moon landing with this newly expanded edition of Moonshot Simply told, grandly shown, and now with eight additional pages of brand-new art and more in-depth information about