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The Wreck at Sharpnose Point

By: Jeremy Seal

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This is a captivating mystery of the best kind - the sort that really happened. While walking through a cliff-top graveyard in the village of Morwenstow on the coast of Cornwall, Jeremy Seal stumbled across a wooden figurehead which once adorned the Caledonia, a ship wrecked on the coast below in 1842. Through further investigation, he began to suspect the locals, and in particular the parson, Robert Hawker, of luring the ship to her destruction on Cornwall's jagged shore. Wrecking is known to have been widespread along several stretches of England's coast. But is that what happened in Morwenstow? Seal weaves history, travelogue and vivid imaginative reconstruction into a marvellous piece of detective work.

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Pan Macmillan

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1509815740

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9781509815746

Sixty Years of Airfix Models

By: Jeremy Brook

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Sixty Years of Airfix Models

By: Jeremy Brook

The best-known and most important manufacturer of plastic model kits in the UK, Airfix has been at the forefront of the industry since 1955 when the first Airfix aircraft kit appeared in UK branches of Woolworth's. The kits were made to a constant scale and covered a wide variety of subjects, from aircraft to birds and from tanks to dinosaurs. In 1981 the famous London-based company closed down and only the kits survived intact. For the next twenty-five years Airfix was run by Palitoy and later Humbrol, but suffered from a lack of investment. In 2006, Hornby Hobbies Ltd, the train and Scalextric manufacturer, bought the ailing company and transformed it. Money and resources were ploughed into the range, and today Airfix releases around twenty new kits per year, designed to an incredibly high standard. The old kits of the 1950s and 1960s are gradually being replaced by new state-of-the-art tooling, all bearing that most prestigious name - Airfix. Published to coincide with the sixtieth anniversary of the first Airfix aircraft kit, Sixty Years of Airfix Models, tells the full story, year by year, of the company and its products. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs.of kits, box art and completed models.

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Crowood

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1847979769

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9781847979766

Smuggling in Cornwall

An Illustrated History

By: Jeremy Rowett Johns

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Smuggling in Cornwall

An Illustrated History

By: Jeremy Rowett Johns

Jeremy Johns provides a pictorial history of smuggling in Cornwall.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445651696

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9781445651699

Avoiding Armageddon

From the Great War to the Fall of France, 1918-40

By: Jeremy Black

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Avoiding Armageddon

From the Great War to the Fall of France, 1918-40

By: Jeremy Black

Here is an original and up-to-date account of a key period of military history, one that not only links the two World Wars but also anticipates the more complex nature of conflict following the Cold War. Black links the two World Wars, between the overcoming of trench warfare in the campaigns of 1918 and the fall of France in 1940. This was a period when militaries, governments and publics digested the lessons of the Great War and prepared for another major struggle. Black also locates the period in terms of long-term questions in military history, including the relationship between symmetrical and asymmetrical warfare, the tensions surrounding innovation, the pressures and possibilities created by technological change and the impact of ideology on the causes and conduct of war. Black's book devotes particular attention to the Far East as part of his worldwide coverage. He also assesses the role of the military in internal politics and establishes the importance of civil wars.

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A&C Black

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1441157131

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9781441157133

Day Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe

Knight's Cross Holders 1939-1942

By: Jeremy Dixon

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Day Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe

Knight's Cross Holders 1939-1942

By: Jeremy Dixon

The German fighter pilots of the Second World War are among the undoubted heroes of the conflict, their reputation for flying skill, single-minded determination and solitary courage hasn’t diminished or been clouded by controversy over the years. Their daring and commitment, often displayed when, towards the end of the war, they were fighting against the odds, matches that of any of the other air forces they fought against. This detailed, highly illustrated reference book, which covers the exploits of the most famous and successful individuals among them, shows just how effective and undaunted they were. All the Luftwaffe day fighter pilots who flew single-seater aircraft and won the Knight’s Cross during the war are featured. The entries give information about their early lives and pre-war careers and record how many aircraft they shot down, the type of aircraft involved and where and when the combat took place. Included are accounts of particular actions which led to the award of the Knight’s Cross, and the fate of these remarkable pilots later in the war and in the post-war world is described too. Jeremy Dixon’s book will be fascinating reading and reference for anyone who is interested in the aviation history of the Second World War.

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Pen and Sword Aviation

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1526778653

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9781526778659

Forty Years of Airfix Toys

By: Jeremy Brook

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Forty Years of Airfix Toys

By: Jeremy Brook

Airfix acquired the first plastic injection moulding machine in the U.K. in the mid 1940's and was soon manufacturing vast numbers of plastic toys. By 1981, when Airfix's financial woes led to takeover and the end of all production save for plastic model kits, it had made a wide variety of toys, games, arts, crafts, building sets, racing sets, model trains and even Meccano and Dinky toys. Profusely illustrated with over three hundred photographs, Forty Years of Airfix Toys gives the full history of the Airfix toy range including year-by-year listings of all the toys sold by Airfix; logs and packaging; Airfix's magazines and a full listing of Airfix pattern numbers. It is a comprehensive guide to the history of the toys produced by the iconic brand Airfix.

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641

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The Crowood Press

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1785005367

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9781785005367

Air Power

A Global History

By: Jeremy Black

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Air Power

A Global History

By: Jeremy Black

This essential book offers a compelling and original interpretation of the rise of military aviation. Jeremy Black, one of the world’s finest scholars of military history, provides a lucid analysis of the use of airpower over land and sea both during the two world wars and the more limited wars of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Considering both the theory and praxis of air power, the author begins with hot air balloons, and then highlights the use of zeppelins, piston engine fighters, jet bombers, and finally the so-called Military Revolution of today. While discussing the growth of American and European military aviation, Black, a pioneer in emphasizing the importance of non-Western military history for understanding global developments, also traces the emergence of air power in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Black breaks new ground by exploring not only to conventional war—both inside and outside Europe—but also to the use of air power in unconventional wars, especially critical given to the spread of insurgencies around the globe. He vividly describes traditional debates over the pros and cons of strategic bombing and aircraft carriers versus battleships and gives equal attention to managerial, doctrinal, and technological innovations. The author shows how better management resulted in increasing lethality of close air support of the RAF during the latter part of World War II and at the same times highlights the limits of air power with case studies of the two Gulf Wars. The author goes beyond our traditional understanding of air power associated with bombing and fighter engagements, adding the important elements associated with naval power, including ground/logistics support, anti-aircraft measures, and political constraints. As he explains, air power has become Western politicians’ weapon of choice, spreading maximum destruction with the minimum of commitment. His current and comprehensive study considers how we got to this point, and what the future has in store. Anyone seeking a balanced, accurate understanding of air power in history will find this book an essential introduction.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442250976

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9781442250970

Why Do the People Hate Me So?

The Strange Interlude Between the Two Great Wars in the Britain of Stanley Baldwin

By: Jeremy Dobson

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Why Do the People Hate Me So?

The Strange Interlude Between the Two Great Wars in the Britain of Stanley Baldwin

By: Jeremy Dobson

The era over which Stanley Baldwin presided became known as the ‘Baldwin Age’. Yet, despite a dozen or so biographies and several portraits in the memoirs of the great and the good, he remains little remembered today. Nonetheless the country owed much to him. The Great War of 1914-1918 had been the greatest conflict the world had known and that world had changed, robbed of its order, structure and beliefs; dictators came soon enough to replace the toppled monarchs. This biography details the many challenges Baldwin faced during his life.

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Troubador Publishing Ltd

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1848762488

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9781848762480

Jeremy Pang's School of Wok: Simple Family Feasts

By: Jeremy Pang

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Jeremy Pang's School of Wok: Simple Family Feasts

By: Jeremy Pang

AS SEEN ON TV Easy feasting is back on the menu with this new collection from TV's Jeremy Pang. Bringing together the best flavours from across East and South East Asia, Jeremy Pang's Simple Family Feasts includes more than 80 irresistible recipes for the whole family to enjoy. Nine of the ten chapters in the book are dedicated to a different country in East and South East Asia, each one offering a range of dishes inspired by that particular cuisine. The recipes within those chapters can be enjoyed individually as a simple meal, built up with one or two other dishes or the whole chapter combined for a full-on banquet for friends and family. To simplify the cooking process, most of the recipes can be prepared using Jeremy's signature 'wok clock' technique, where the ingredients are laid out in a clock formation in the order they will be cooked. The new 'feasting wheels' will help you find a balance of colour, flavour and texture across dishes, as well as providing the order of preparation, so you have a clear process for building a delicious, crowd-pleasing feast. With food that everyone will love, Jeremy Pang's Simple Family Feasts will uncover new family favourites that you'll want to share again and again.

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Hamlyn

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0600637786

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9780600637783

The World at War, 1914–1945

By: Jeremy Black

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The World at War, 1914–1945

By: Jeremy Black

This text provides an innovative global military history that joins three periods—World War I, the interwar years, and World War II. Jeremy Black offers a comprehensive survey of both wars, comparing continuities and differences. He traces the causes of each war and assesses land, sea, and air warfare as separate dimensions. He argues that the unprecedented nature of the two wars owed much to the demographic and industrial strength of the states involved and their ability and determination to mobilize vast resources. Yet the demands of the world wars also posed major difficulties, not simply in sustaining the struggle but also in conceiving of practical strategies and operational methods in the heat and competition of ever-evolving conflict. In this process, resources, skills, leadership, morale, and alliance cohesion all proved significant. In addition to his military focus, Black considers other key dimensions of the conflicts, especially political and social influences and impacts. He thoroughly integrates the interwar years, tracing the significant continuities between the two world wars. He emphasizes how essential American financial, industrial, agricultural, and energy resources were to the Allies—both before and after the United States entered each war. Bringing the two world wars to life, Black sheds light not only on both as individual conflicts but also on the interwoven relationships between the two.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538108364

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9781538108369

The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia

By: Jeremy Atiyah

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The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia

By: Jeremy Atiyah

An essential handbook to the region, covering nine entire countries, as well as Hong Kong and Macau. Features informative accounts of Southeast Asia's most fascinating cities and towns, from effervescent Bangkok to such lesser-known gems as Louang Phabang, and up-to-the-minute listings of the best places to stay, eat and drink. Includes lively coverage of all the major attractions, from the tropical jungles of Taman Negara National Park to the dazzling white beaches of Palawan, as well as practical details on getting around, including overland border crossings and inter-island ferry services.

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1858285534

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9781858285535

Taming the Flood: Rivers, Wetlands and the Centuries-Old Battle Against Flooding

By: Jeremy Purseglove

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Taming the Flood: Rivers, Wetlands and the Centuries-Old Battle Against Flooding

By: Jeremy Purseglove

‘Exquisitely written’ Sunday Times Beautifully written and magnificently illustrated with photographs, line drawings and maps, this book serves both as a celebration of the richness of the British countryside, and as a warning of the legacy of loss and destruction we could so easily leave to future generations.

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504

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HarperCollins UK

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0008132224

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9780008132224

Warbirds

By: Jeremy Flack

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Warbirds

By: Jeremy Flack

Warbirds are wartime aircraft which have been preserved or restored to flying condition by the painstaking efforts of enthusiast groups around the world.

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PRC Publishing

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1856483312

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9781856483315

World War II From Above

An Aerial View of the Global Conflict

By: Jeremy Harwood

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World War II From Above

An Aerial View of the Global Conflict

By: Jeremy Harwood

[The] story of the battle waged by Allied and Axis spies in the skies to obtain accurate aerial intelligence during the Second World War"--Page 4 of cover.

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Zenith Press

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0760345732

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9780760345733

Southeast Asia

By: Jeremy Atiyah

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Southeast Asia

By: Jeremy Atiyah

The Rough Guides series contain full color photos, three maps in one, and arewaterproof and tearproof. They contain thousands of keyed listings and brightnew graphics.

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Rough Guides

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1858288932

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9781858288932

Treachery at Sharpnose Point

Unraveling the Mystery of the Caledonia's Final Voyage

By: Jeremy Seal

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Treachery at Sharpnose Point

Unraveling the Mystery of the Caledonia's Final Voyage

By: Jeremy Seal

While walking through a cliff-top graveyard in the village of Morwenstow on the coast of Cornwall, the author encounters a wooden Scottish maiden trimmed with emblems and a shield. At first, Seal presumes the maiden is merely an elaborate headstone. But upon closer inspection, he realizes that the maiden, now a guardian for the graves she overlooks, was once the figurehead of a merchant ship. He learns that she adorned the Caledonia, a ship wrecked on the English coast in 1842, and that the crew had been benevolently buried there by the villagers. Further investigation leads Seal to suspect those villagers, and chiefly the village's parson, Robert Hawker, for the Caledonia's sudden demise. Though no one has ever been brought to court for wrecking--luring ships ashore to loot the cargo--it's a commonly held belief that this did take place. But, is that what happened in Morwenstow, a village cruelly perched above a jagged, inhospitable shore? Having meticulously researched maritime logs and burial registers, broadsides of the day, diary entries, and other first-hand documents, Seal weaves history, travelogue, and imaginative narrative into this marvelous piece of detective work, bringing us a mystery of the best kind--the sort that really did happen.

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0156027054

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The Wreck at Sharpnose Point

The Wreck at Sharpnose Point

Sixty Years of Airfix Models

Sixty Years of Airfix Models

Smuggling in Cornwall

Smuggling in Cornwall

Avoiding Armageddon

Avoiding Armageddon

Day Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe

Day Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe

Forty Years of Airfix Toys

Forty Years of Airfix Toys

Air Power

Air Power

Why Do the People Hate Me So?

Why Do the People Hate Me So?

Jeremy Pang's School of Wok: Simple Family Feasts

Jeremy Pang's School of Wok: Simple Family Feasts

The World at War, 1914–1945

The World at War, 1914–1945

The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia

The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia

Taming the Flood: Rivers, Wetlands and the Centuries-Old Battle Against Flooding

Taming the Flood: Rivers, Wetlands and the Centuries-Old Battle Against Flooding

Warbirds

Warbirds

World War II From Above

World War II From Above

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia

Treachery at Sharpnose Point

Treachery at Sharpnose Point

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