Summer, 1917: Britain is losing the war against the deadly German U-boats.

After close fought action,   Commander David

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This charming little handbook was first published in the 1950s as an aid for stewards entering the Merchant Navy. It contained notes on the necessary etiquette & skills required to serve passengers on the great ocean liners of the day, whether in first class or the emerging tourist class. Packed with all sorts of fascinating facts, tips & hints & supported by diagrammatic drawings of table settings from breakfast to dinner, this will appeal not only to former ship stewards reminiscing on days gone by, but also to anyone who is part of the burgeoning cruise industry, where people can still enjoy this level of service. Cookery historians will also find much of interest in the menus of the time that are listed together with the handy glossary of French terms at the back of the book. Finally, this is also the book for anyone who ever wondered how to get a drinking glass clean & smudge free: ' Glasses should be washed in warm water, rinsed in cold, dried with a linen cloth (linen does not leave fluff on the glass in the same way as cotton).' or correctly uncork & serve a bottle of champagne. Its nostalgic impact is further reinforced by the inclusion of the adverts that appeared in the first edition, from Sun-Pat peanuts to Old Charlie Rum. ...

Whether you're a Master, Commander or Pirate of the Caribbean, this is the vessel for you. From the earliest canoes to today's sophisticated ocean-going giants, witness the drama, the splendour & excitement of Ship's story above & below the waves, through centuries of exploration, endeavour & conflict. Produced in association with the National Maritime Museum. 30.7 x 26.3 x 2.8 cm, pages 400 ...

Discover the inner workings of 15 watercraft, from racing catamarans to deep-sea submersible. Each illustration explains the technology behind central components & throughout there are photographs to show each craft in action. Ideal for: Teaching children the inner workings of ships & submarines. This paperback has 40 pages & measures 29.5cm x 22.5cm x 0.5cm ...

Explores the origins of American warships, primarily light & medium frigates, built for the Continental Navy during the years 1776-1783. Looking at how these ships performed in key battles, this title presents an overview of the ships' service & development until France's entry into the war & its subsequent decline in importance. ...

1941: it takes strength to work on the docks, but the war demands all hands on deck & the women are doing their best to fill the gap.

Rosie is flourishing in her role as head-welder while still keeping her double life a secret. But a dashing detective is forcing Rosie to choose between love & her duty.

Gloria is hiding her own little secret – one that if found out, could not only threaten her job, but her life.

And the shipyards are proving tougher than Polly ever imagined, while she waits for her man to return home safely.

Join the shipyard girls as they journey through the hardships of life, love & war.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781787462519
• Author: Nancy Revell
• Publisher: Arrow
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 448
• Dimensions: 18 x 11 x 3cm















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Macauley, an itinerant rural worker
- sometimes described as a 'swagman' or 'swaggie'
- who suddenly finds himself taking responsibility

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With the skills learnt in this book, readers can create elegant, custom-fit garments for either men or women that look like the best money can buy. Using simple tools & techniques any sewer can acquire, you'll discover how to duplicate & even improve on these garments. ...

When Britain gave football to the world, she also gave it a distinctive terrace culture, rich in humour & foul in language. The songs first generated on the terraces continue to cascade down the stands. This collection brings the best
- & the worst
- of these songs together including songs from virtually every club in the English leagues.

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The 1 bestselling SHIVER, LINGER & FOREVER trilogy rejacketed for a new generation of fans. Grace is fascinated by the pack, & finds herself drawn to a yellow-eyed wolf. There's something about him
- something almost human. Then Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away...
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