This book tells the story of an incredibly capable naval aircraft based primarily on the words of those who flew & 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 roles of anti-submarine & anti-surface warfare as well as several others for which it had never been designed such as Airborne Early Warning & anti-Exocet missile counter measures The Lynx has been continuously employed in the Gulf from 1980 until the present day What is not generally known is the fact that these aircraft were responsible for effectively destroying the Iraqi navy sinking over fifteen warships in a matter of a weeks All related operational details are included here Also included are accounts of operations conducted around the world including anti-drug interdiction Arctic deployments Search & Rescue hurricane relief as well as a few notable mishaps Also described is the development of the aircraft from the Mark 2 to the current Mark 8 (SRU) bringing the narrative fully up to date Although only a snapshot the stories narrated here offer the reader a real understanding of the capabilities of an aircraft with a truly remarkable history of service ...

Life is an adventure Anything in the world is possible
- by will & by luck with a moist carrot a wet nose & a slice of mad courage!
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Packed with fun fantasy & the sort of adventure guaranteed to have sticky little fingers hungrily turning the pages' The Mail on Sunday Life is an adventure Anything in the world is possible
- by will & by luck with a moist carrot a wet nose & a slice of mad courage! Little Shylo Tawny-Tail is proud to call himself one of the Royal Rabbits of London a secret order who live under Buckingham Palace & fight evil across the world But high up in London's famous skyscraper the Shard the horrible Ratzis are plotting to cause chaos during a visit from the President of the United States & when the Grand Burrow is attacked & Shylo is kidnapped it looks as though they might just manage it! Can Shylo escape in time to save the day? The Hobbit meets Fantastic Mr Fox meets Watership Down in this bestselling series from Santa Montefiore & Simon Sebag Montefiore which proves even the smallest rabbit can be the biggest hero Featuring illustrations throughout by award-winning illustrator Kate Hindley PRAISE FOR THE ROYAL RABBITS OF LONDON The Royal Rabbits of London is sweet funny & beautifully illustrated' The Times Enchanting Kate Hindley's illustrations are a treat' The Lady
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John Flanagan makes a spectacular return to the world of Ranger's Apprentice
- but what has happened since you last saw Will &
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The bible of card tricks
- now with video clip downloads so you can see the tricks that other books only tell you about The Royal
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Oscar-nominated comedy about an oddball New York family of former child geniuses from writer-director Wes Anderson (& Rushmore&) Before their marriage floundered Royal Tenenbaum (Gene Hackman) & his wife Etheline (Angelica Huston) succeeded in raising three prodigies business supremo Chas (Ben Stiller) prize-winning playwright Margot (Gwyneth Paltrow) & tennis champion Richie (Luke Wilson) Now after years of separation & with the children grown-up & the memory of their prodigy faded Royal returns to his family & tries to make amends However with Royal&s history of lies & betrayal his offspring
- who all now have problems of their own
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Sometimes kind sometimes strict Heine is prepared to employ any means necessary to draw forth his princeling students& potential But seriously what&s a royal tutor got to do to enjoy a simple quiet day off?? With royal engagements reluctant readers & secret lives seemingly everywhere he turns Heine may need to up his game if this kingdom is to have any hope for the future at all! About the Author Higasa Akai is the creator of The Royal Tutor ...

Heine&s efforts to shape the princelings into worthy successors to the throne continue but it seems that Bruno in particular is struggling with a bit of a crisis of conscience when it comes to his future Can he live up to Heine&s standards to remain his "apprentice"? More importantly does he have the courage to carve out his own path? About the Author Higasa Akai is the creator of The Royal Tutor ...

Three of the princes have left home to study away from the castle & the guidance of Heine but Leonhard remains still under the strict observation of the Royal Tutor! Beneath the surface of everyday life lies the fierce will to fight for the right to the throne! With change all about them now comes the time to grow & learn ...

Prince Licht&s fascination with coffee should come as no surprise given his affinity for his part-time job at the cafe but when Leonhard suggests the bitter drink should be banned from the kingdom can Lichie help him develop an appreciation? About the Author Higasa Akai is the creator of The Royal Tutor ...