Charles I's authoritative & intolerant rule as monarch, & the unpopular Ship Money tax which he initiated, were instrumental in creating the most splendid & controversial warship in English history. She was the grandest venture hitherto created, remarkable for her size, beauty & heavy armament. Even her name, the Sovereign of the Seas, suggested pride & pomp. Designed & built by Phineas Pett, & ably assisted by his son Peter as Master Builder, her keel was laid in December 1635 at Woolwich Royal Dockyard. She was safely launched in October 1637. Her graceful lines are a delight to any ship modeller. Her description & history are intriguing. Very little is known about her. Many authors have praised & applauded her. She remains an enigma
- a puzzle for subsequent historians. Each successive researcher"es the facts previously published. The author, James H. Sephton, has been engrossed for many years in the self appointed task of researching & compiling a definitive history. Original paintings, drawings & models are elucidated. Her size in term of tonnage, a description of her decorative carvings & rigging is described. Her history in the various actions during the Dutch Wars is discussed. There are accompanying plates, drawings, maps, lists & tables. This present study, therefore, contains much hitherto unpublished material. It is preserved as a record for posterity. It is also a dedication to the efforts of naval historians past, present & future.
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The Soviet Union: A Very Short Introduction blends political history with an investigation into the society & culture at the time. Stephen Lovell examines aspects of patriotism, political violence, poverty, & ideology; & provides answers to some of ...

WATCH OUT FOR TEMPTATION IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN.. . Fran March's life in the idyllic village of St Ceridwen's Well is coming up roses. ALMOST. If only daughter Rosie
- the result of an uncharacteristic one-night stand 18 years ago
- wasn't so curious about her real father, & if only husband Mal spent less time on his hobbies, everything would be blissful. But then a face from the past turns Fran's world upside down. The handsome face of TV gardener Gabriel Weston, currently restoring the village's stately home. & when another old flame appears on her doorstep
- along with TV crews, nosy neighbours & friends behaving badly
- it seems that all the ghosts of her romantic past are back to haunt her... Find out how every rose has its thorns in this delightful romantic comedy. Fans of Katie Forde & Alan Titchmarsh won't be able to resist...



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A practical guide to ensuring success in the garden. It shows that there is more to gardening than putting a seed in the soil & watching it grow. It draws on the author's years of experience to guide you, step-by-step, through the process of preparing for, planting & nurturing your plants. ...

Narrating the travel stories of those lucky enough to have voyaged through our galaxy, this book introduces us to the first men on the moon & their 'moon buggy', & also to the adventures of animal pioneers in the universe. It highlights the technical aspects of the space age. ...

Get fast facts at your fingertips, packed with bite-sized chunks of information that will encourage & inform even the most reluctant readers. Explore the Universe; learn about the planets, moons & stars of our Solar System & far beyond. Amazing encyclopedic stats & genius gem facts to provide extra wow, Eyewitness Space will take you on a journey of spacecraft, manned Moon missions & robot space rovers. Plus you can learn all about the telescopes that let us see deep into space, perfect for any budding astronaut or scientist. ...

5-4-3-2-1, Blast off for out of this world adventures with heroic astronauts & happy aliens! To keep you busy during the long, long flight there are meteoric puzzles to do & a buggy race to prepare you for exploring the Moon. There's also lots of stickers to find & position. The last challenge before touch-down is to make the model rocket ship & Moon buggy. All you'll need to make the models is glue & a little help. Good luck on your mission & watch out for asteroids & comets! ...

Four races of aliens have discovered Earth. All of them want to invade the planet, & they're not interested in sharing. The races agree to decide the matter in a space showdown. The winner takes all, with Earth as the prize. But you don't have to be from another galaxy to enjoy this game. Space Checkers combines the luck of dice with the strategy of checkers. & you can even carry out a sneak attack by warping across the game board. Suitable for 2 to 4 players over the age of 6 years & each game lasts Approx. 20 minutes. ...

Create amazing patterns that change with this gorgeously designed Colourful Space Kaleidoscope.

Filled with plastic beads,

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They were the bravest, boldest & fastest test pilots, ready to serve their country as the first Americans in space when they were cruelly pushed aside & a chimpanzee got the honour. The team retired, but the dream of going into space never died. Now, over four decades later, Team Daedalus is back in action & the dream is alive. When the aging Russian satellite suffers a systems failure that could be catastrophic, there is only one team who can save the day. Space Cowboys is a tale of grit, guts & glory, as the maverick astronauts finally get the chance to go into space. The heroic challenge has arrived. Let the countdown begin. ...