Includes: 12 essays by leading scholars of the Nelson period including Tom Pocock & Stephen Howarth. Complete with extensive
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Keith Julier From the simple to the sophisticated, a detailed look at the making of ten new static model ship projects which demonstrate the transition from kits to scratch building. Third volume in this successful modelling series, acclaimed world-wide.240x 210mm 192 pages 250 photos & drawings Paperback ...

(2nd Edition) The first edition of this book sold extremely well when first published in 1987, reprinting twice during the 1990s. Written by a professional model-maker, this is a fascinating insight into high-end railway modelling & a great source of inspiration for beginners & experts alike. The second edition has been significantly updated with new material & photographs, & covers the many technological developments since the previous edition, such as digital command control. This book is an essential addition to the bookshelves of all serious railway modellers. ' Beginners & experts alike will find much of interest' Railway Modeller ' Worth a look' Railway Express ' This is an excellent book for those wishing to take their modelling to a high level of competence' Model Railway Express Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 224 pages, 100 colour & 600 b&w illustrations ...

From the author of The Royal Yacht Britannia, here is the official story of Royal travel by train. There is in fact no single Royal Train, but rather a set of rail vehicles that can be assembled into whatever configuration is required, depending on which member of the Royal Family is travelling. Brian Hoey examines every aspect of the Royals' favourite form of transport, including the rolling stock, the locomotives, the costs, operating routines, refreshments
- & the décor in the Queen's personal saloon. "A fascinating book about this historic mode of transport" Hello! "A unique insight into royal life on the move" The Mail on Sunday Hardback, 250 x 250mm, 176 pages, 120 colour & 30 b&w illustrations
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About this book The fierce loyalty & self-sacrificing attitude of the Samurai have made them both a legend & a cult. Yet although their military prowess & skills in the martial arts have been studied exhaustively, an understanding of their belief system still eludes many. This original & exciting work examines the spiritual world of the samurai, from their attachment to Japan's mainstream religions of Shinto & Buddhism, to their involvement in Confucianism, Christianity & Folk Religion. Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull examines important topics such as Zen & the martial arts, modern militarism, the cult of the sword, revenge & suicide, hara kiri & the kamikaze pilots
- the suicide bombers of their day. He also looks at the fascinating issue of Japanese religious terrorism, as well as the growing cult status of the Samurai both in Japan & in the West. Author: Stephen Turnbull ISBN: 9781846030215
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Tom Gorman An illustration A-Z directory of the visible fixtures, superstructure fittings & machinery of small merchant ships, tugs & fishing vessels such as you would find in coastal & off-shore waters – each no bigger than 76 metres long. Fully illustrated: with 250 detailed photographs & line drawings of the details of ships involved in cargo, fishing, pilotage & oil rig support.269 x 197mm 336 pages 400 B&W illustrations ...

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, remains one of the defining moments in naval history. The decisive nature of the engagement, the death of Nelson & the outpouring of national grief in the aftermath have inspired a wealth of literature on the battle & many narratives have retold this famous action. However, until now no work has attempted to provide an in-depth history of each of the British, French & Spanish vessels that were at the engagement. Dividing the fleets into the relevant classes by their rating, this keystone work then proceeds to provide a service history of each individual vessel, including specifications tables, list of commanders, casualty lists & refit histories. Each class of vessel is illustrated by original plans drawn specially by the author alongside contemporary & modern images of the ships. Author: Peter Goodwin 256 pages 295 x 248mm Hardback Vital contextual information is included, on design & construction, styles, relative merits between the British & Combined fleets, trends & developments in armament & fighting techniques, & a comparison of the pound-for-pound effectiveness of the rival fleets. This book is a complete, standard-setting guide to the essence of the greatest naval battle, the ships at Trafalgar. Publisher: Conway Maritime Press ...

The Small Workshop, edited by Ralph Laughton, is a practical, hands-on book, designed to educate & inspire the reader. It contains hints & tips on how to make the most of an existing space, such as a garage or shed, as well as some basic information on designing & building a small workshop from scratch. Good storage is key to making a small space work, so we offer practical solutions & simple projects to house all your tools as well as valuable information on electrics & security. ...