The authors previous two-volume history of British private aircraft between the wars is the seminal work on the topic. He has now extended the story into the post-war years & describes the many changes & developments in the industry after 1945. From being a world leader in private light aircraft the British industry struggled & ultimately failed to compete with the US & French industries. How & why this happened is described in detail by someone who was heavily involved in the industry & suitable blame is apportioned between governments financiers & designers! Volume 1 is profusely illustrated with photographs from the authors unrivalled collection & 3-view plans of all significant aircraft. ...

The second volume in a two-part series on post-WW2 British light aircraft this book describes & illustrates all the designs built & flown from 1945 on. It features full technical descriptions 3D-view drawings & photographs for each type to complement the full history of the period covered in Volume 1. This is an invaluable resource for all those interested in light aircraft & in the British aviation industry. ...

This is a comprehensive railway atlas covering the state of Britains railways on 1 January 1955 at the dawn of the modernisation era. Despite some closures the system was still as it was at Nationalisation with many rural branch lines still operating & thousands of stations open. The lines of each of the six regions are identified using the traditional colour associated with that region
- orange for Northern Eastern Region green for Southern etc
- & passenger & freight only lines are further distinguished. Based on Ian Allan Publishings computer database of the railway network British Railways Atlas 1955" is a fascinating snapshot of the nations railway network in the era immediately prior to the wholesale closures of the 1960s."

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Designed specifically for modellers of the modern scene this new book provides a comprehensive reference to all the livieries that have come & gone on the network since the wholesale privatisation of the mid 1990s. It is now more than 70 years since the first DMUs made their first appearance on the British railway system & more than 50 years since DMUs were introduced onto the BR network in large numbers. From the late 1950s onwards several thousand DMU vehicles were brought into service as replacement for steam services over branches & secondary routes & from the mid-1980s onwards this first generation of DMU was gradually replaced by a second-generation of DMU although the final elimination of the first-generation units did not occur until the first years of the 21st century. On the privatised railway of the 21st century virtually all non-electrified passenger services are now operated by DMUs of one design or another & on the preserved railways many examples of the first generation of stock continue to earn their living. Although initially ill-favoured as the years passed so the humble DMU has attracted an ever-growing army of enthusiast fans & this is reflected in the number of web-sites devoted to the subject to the increasing number of models that are emerging
- a reflection of the fact that virtually no model railway covering the BR scene post 1955 can avoid operating DMUs. Fully illustrated throughout this is the perfect volume for all serious modellers!
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To the uninitiated the reign of the Southern Region diesel-electric multiple-unit sets in public service
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In 1948 the big four railway companies were nationalized to form British Railways. This collection of photographs captures the last two decades of steam power as steam gave way to diesel electrification including many vintage locomotives of pre-Grouping origin that survived the war plus the final steam locomotive to be built on British Railways (the BR 9F 2-10-0 No. 922220 or Evening Star). In particular Eric Oldham looks at Crewe & Doncaster stations/works MPDs in general along with steam on the Woodhead route pre/post electrification The photographs include behind-the-scenes views of locomotive sheds depots freight & passenger traffic plus some dramatic station portraits. ...

The guitar has become the most emotive musical instrument of the last 50 years of rock & roll. From the early days when wannabee stars fashioned home made guitars out of old tea chests to todays sophisticated instruments the impact has been phenomenal. Drawing on his own recollections & those of some of the greatest exponents of the rock guitar from Hank Marvin to Eric Clapton & Brian May Mo Foster has written the definitive history of the importance of the guitar in the development of British music over the last 50 years. A renowned bass player Mo Foster has played with the greats & with their backing & memories has written an insightful yet passionate & humorous book. ...

There are over thirty million sheep in Britain belonging to more than sixty different breeds. They are almost as varied in shape colour & size as the many breeds of dog but are far less well-known. The sheep industry in Britain is based on a stratified system which makes the best use of the harsh mountains of Scotland Wales & northern England as well as of the more fertile & mild regions of southern Britain. It has helped to develop a rich range of specialist regional breed types. This book places the breeds into intelligible groups by outlining the way the national industry works classifying their different roles & determining where each breed fits into an overall picture. Each breed & its wool is featured & illustrated with an extensive collection of pictures. ...

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Learn British Sign Language quickly & easily with this essential guide & CD-Rom This lively guide introduces the key hand shapes & gestures you need to communicate in British Sign Language. The illustrations depict both the actions & facial expressions used to sign accurately while the companion CD-Rom features real-life BSL conversations in action to further your understanding. With these practical tools you'll become an expert signer in no time! British Sign Language For Dummies
Includes::* Starting to sign
- learn about Deaf communication & practise simple signs to get you going* Learning everyday BSL
- develop the grammar & vocabulary skills that are the building blocks to using British Sign Language* Getting out & about
- sign with complete confidence in a wide range of real-life situations from travelling to dating* Looking into Deaf life
- learn about the history of the Deaf Community & how they've adapted their technology & lifestyles to suit their needs For corrections to this book please click here: http://www.wiley.com/legacy/wileyblackwell/BSLcorrectionslip.pdf




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