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Naval Aviator

The Memoir of a Royal Navy Officer and Operational Westland Wasp and Lynx Pilot

By: Chris Taylor

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Naval Aviator

The Memoir of a Royal Navy Officer and Operational Westland Wasp and Lynx Pilot

By: Chris Taylor

Chris Taylor has had a very successful career as a Royal Navy officer, helicopter pilot, test pilot and instructor. His first book, Test Pilot, concentrates on anecdotes and incidents from the most recent phase of his career. His second book, Experimental Test Pilot, is an account of his ten years’ service as an experimental test pilot, from 1994 until 2004, at MoD Boscombe Down, the UK’s tri-Service home of military aircraft testing and evaluation. Written in the same humorous manner as his previous books, Naval Aviator explains why Chris wanted to become a pilot and how he achieved that through the Royal Navy and Fleet Air Arm. Following the, perhaps misleading, advice of his local careers office, Chris joined the Royal Navy on a University Cadetship which required him to serve initially as a watchkeeping and navigation officer before he could sub-specialise as a Westland Wasp and subsequently a Westland Lynx pilot. This book covers each appointment or ship that Chris served in, and provides a ‘no holds barred’ account of the many life-threatening and stressful situations he faced, not least working with, and for, some unhelpful if not outright unreasonable colleagues. The operating environment of a small ship’s flight is graphically described, including flying in extremely poor weather conditions and high sea states in order to ‘get the job done’. His ditching of a Wasp during training and then damaging his helicopter at sea is fully documented. In addition to numerous close calls as an aviator, Chris is unusual in being involved in four major collisions at sea. For one of these collisions he was the officer responsible for conning or ‘driving’ the ship and, despite his best efforts, his ship rammed a German Frigate in thick fog in the Baltic. Serving on a Hong Kong Patrol boat he had numerous encounters with armed Chinese patrol boats and soldiers; as a Fishery Protection Officer he was attacked with an acetylene blow torch and kidnapped by a French trawler; as a Wasp pilot he almost singlehandedly had to protect the Royal Yacht from the threat of Libyan gunboats; as a Lynx pilot he won the day in numerous major international exercises around the world and served for a month on detachment to a Dutch frigate. All of these accidents, incidents and adventures are fully described set alongside the challenges of trying to maintain a normal domestic life. Naval Aviator accurately captures the ups and downs of life as a Royal Navy Officer and Fleet Air Arm pilot of the Cold War and will be a good read for anyone interested in naval or aviation history. It is also an ideal book for aviators, aspiring aviators, service veterans and anyone who is considering such a career.

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Air World

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1399059807

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9781399059800

Poverty and Inclusion in Early Years Education

By: Mark Cronin,Karen Argent,Chris Collett

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Poverty and Inclusion in Early Years Education

By: Mark Cronin,Karen Argent,Chris Collett

Poverty and Inclusion in Early Years Education will help practitioners to understand the experiences of young children who are living in poverty. It examines the potentially devastating impact of poverty and social exclusion on children’s chances in later life, and considers recent policy and practice reforms which have recognised the critical role played by early years settings and practitioners in guaranteeing a secure foundation for children’s future attainment. The book explores the historical, political and legal aspects of policy on poverty and social exclusion, before offering guidance on how practitioners can help to address the inequalities caused by poverty and break the cycle of deprivation. Chapters go on to address the practicalities of working with children, families and agencies to create an inclusive early years environment, and focus on issues including: developing effective partnerships with families collaborating with outside agencies encouraging awareness of different socio-economic backgrounds. With case studies, reflective questions and further reading included throughout to help the reader to apply the ideas to their own practice, the book will be an invaluable resource for early years practitioners, students, and all those wishing to promote social inclusion and tackle the impact of social exclusion and poverty in early years settings.

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Routledge

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1315511673

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9781315511672

British Artillery During Operation Corporate

By: Major Chris D Landry USMC

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British Artillery During Operation Corporate

By: Major Chris D Landry USMC

British artillery played a major role in the land campaign to retake the Falklands from the Argentineans. The study of the Falklands Campaign provides an outstanding opportunity to analyze modern artillery in limited warfare. Faced with numerous challenges, both operationally and logistically, the professionalism and dedication of the British artillerymen proved extremely important to the success of the overall operation. Leaders employed the 105mm light guns in manners that utilized its strengths to deliver effects on the enemy and offer freedom of movement for friendly maneuver units. Specifically, during the assault towards Stanley, the British were able mass its artillery in a manner that overwhelmed the enemy. To accomplish this, the British overcame many operational and logistical challenges to ensure that artillery was positioned to support the fight and that it had on hand sufficient ammunition to complete the mission. More importantly, when called to fire, the artillery batteries were ready, willing, and able. Their fires proved critical in allowing the infantry units to close on the enemy...In the end, the final lesson, as spoken by the Commander of 3 Commando Brigade, Brigadier Thompson, was that artillery was the most important battle-winning factor. In the conduct of the campaign, British artillery usage provides three main lessons important to the U.S. Marine Corps Artillery community. First, it validated the need to have a lightweight gun in the inventory in order to support operations in areas of limited mobility. Second, the British practice of positioning the most senior artillerymen with the maneuver units proved to be an effective method of providing advice to the commander, conducting fire support planning, and making hasty adjusting to execution of plans. Finally, the campaign revealed the need to train artillerymen in realistic conditions in order to prepare them for the impact of combat operations.

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Pickle Partners Publishing

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1782896694

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Chris Needs

Highs and Lows

By: Chris Needs

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Highs and Lows

By: Chris Needs

This book by Chris Needs tells us so much more about his life than his previous books: Like it is and And there's more. Chris delves into those experiences in his life which have kept him alive and, on the other hand, those episodes which have nearly killed him. There are also new photographs, previously undiscovered, and would be of interest to his legions of fans.

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Y Lolfa

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1847718639

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Railway Directory 2008

Statistics, People, Maps, Suppliers

By: Railway Gazette International,Chris Bushell,Chris Jackson

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Railway Directory 2008

Statistics, People, Maps, Suppliers

By: Railway Gazette International,Chris Bushell,Chris Jackson

Providing an overview of global railway networks and services, 'Railway Directory 2008' outlines current issues and provides accurate data on all of the world's major networks.

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Nicholson

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0955774004

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9780955774003

Complete English As a Second Language for Cambridge Lower Secondary Student Book 8 and CD

By: Chris Akhurst,Lucy Bowley,Clare Collinson,Lynette Simonis

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Complete English As a Second Language for Cambridge Lower Secondary Student Book 8 and CD

By: Chris Akhurst,Lucy Bowley,Clare Collinson,Lynette Simonis

Equip your English as a Second Language students to succeed at Cambridge Lower Secondary, with an engaging, step-by-step approach. Cover all Cambridge Lower Secondary learning goals and prepare for the Cambridge Checkpoint test, whilst laying foundations for success at IGCSE.

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160

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0198378130

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9780198378136

Complete English as a Second Language for Cambridge Secondary

By: Chris Akhurst,Lucy Bowley,Clare Collinson,Lynette Simonis

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Complete English as a Second Language for Cambridge Secondary

By: Chris Akhurst,Lucy Bowley,Clare Collinson,Lynette Simonis

Linked by theme to the Complete English as a Second Language Student Book and matched to the latest Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum, the write-in Workbook provides essential opportunities for students to consolidate and refine their language skills, supporting achievement in the Cambridge Checkpoint test and beyond.

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0198378165

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9780198378167

Oxford English: An International Approach: Exam Workbook 4

for IGCSE as a Second Language

By: Chris Akhurst

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Oxford English: An International Approach: Exam Workbook 4

for IGCSE as a Second Language

By: Chris Akhurst

Specifically designed for the international classroom and written by a CIE examiner, this exam workbook for IGCSE English as a Second Language provides a wealth of prepared activities and worksheets to improve students' skills for the written tasks of the exam.

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OUP Oxford

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0199127263

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9780199127269

Complete English as a Second Language for Cambridge IGCSE®

By: Dean Roberts,Chris Akhurst,Lucy Bowley,Brian Dyer

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Complete English as a Second Language for Cambridge IGCSE®

By: Dean Roberts,Chris Akhurst,Lucy Bowley,Brian Dyer

This comprehensive resource helps learners acquire crucial English language skills. Exam practice is integrated throughout, driving top achievement in the four key skills.

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Oxford University Press - Children

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019839439X

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9780198394396

Book's by Chris Akhurst

Naval Aviator

Naval Aviator

Poverty and Inclusion in Early Years Education

Poverty and Inclusion in Early Years Education

British Artillery During Operation Corporate

British Artillery During Operation Corporate

Chris Needs

Chris Needs

Railway Directory 2008

Railway Directory 2008

Complete English As a Second Language for Cambridge Lower Secondary Student Book 8 and CD

Complete English As a Second Language for Cambridge Lower Secondary Student Book 8 and CD

Complete English as a Second Language for Cambridge Secondary

Complete English as a Second Language for Cambridge Secondary

Oxford English: An International Approach: Exam Workbook 4

Oxford English: An International Approach: Exam Workbook 4

Complete English as a Second Language for Cambridge IGCSE®

Complete English as a Second Language for Cambridge IGCSE®

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