Written in 1956 but still relevant & throught-provoking today this book is an absolute revelation on test flying with the British aircraft organisations & manufacturers in the 1950s. Written with refreshing frankness & truth
- which allegedly finally cost him his job at the Daily Express"
- this account details what really went on behind the scenes in the defence world. Waterton pulls no punches in recounting the non-cooperation of civil servants in improving/altering recognised faults (often minor) when developing aircraft
- to the cost of lives lost. This is an astonishing insight into the workings of the British aircraft industry."


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At the end of the First World War more than 192 000 wives had lost their husbands & nearly 400 000 children had lost their fathers. Few people remained unscathed. The Quick & the Dead pays tribute to the families who were left behind while their husbands fathers & sons went off to fight & the generations that followed. Through a unique collection of more than fifty interviews private diaries & a remarkable collection of unpublished letters written by the soldiers to their families back home The Quick & the Dead is a history of those who are commonly forgotten & neglected when the fallen are remembered on Armistice Day. ...

At the end of the First World War more than 192 000 wives had lost their husbands & nearly 400 000 children had lost their fathers. A further half a million children had lost one or more siblings. Appallingly one in eight wives died within a year of receiving news of their husbands death. Few people remained unscathed & the effects of the conflict are still with us. The Quick & the Dead will pay tribute to the families who were left to suffer at home while their husband fathers & sons went off to fight & the generations that followed. Through the stories in this groundbreaking history we realise not just what became of our grandfathers but how their experiences influenced the children grandchildren & great grandchildren of a generation that they left at home. Against all the odds some stories ended happily
- missing fathers did return men thought to be dead returned from prisoner of war camps to a joyous reunion. For others the loss while difficult to bear at the time gave them an independence drive & ambition that ensured that their lives were successful & a fitting tribute to those who died. Very few people know that only the first minutes silence on Armistice Day is in memory of the dead of the Great War & all the subsequent wars. The second minute is for the living the survivors of the war & the wives & the children they left behind. Through a unique collection of over fifty interviews private diaries & a remarkable collection of unpublished letters written by the soldiers to their families back home The Quick & the Dead is a history of those who are commonly forgotten & neglected when the fallen are remembered on Armistice Day.
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That hot guy tied to Lissianna Argeneau's bed? He's not dessert
- he's the main course! Lissianna has been spending her centuries
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From Butternut Squash & Coconut Soup to Baked Trout with Butter Bean Mash & Individual Lime & Raspberry Cheesecakes this selection of absolutely simply delicious recipes will help you to manage your diabetes more effectively & live life to the full. Whether you're looking for a quick snack for one or meals to entertaining friends & family Quick Cooking for Diabetes provides you with over 60 sensational speedy recipes plus stylish menus to help you plan every meal. Also contains practical information on how to create a balanced diet to suit your needs & maintain healthy blood-glucose levels. ...

A structured 12-week 'quick-fix' for Year 6 children who have not yet grasped some key mathematical concepts * Provides a range of diagnostic tests lesson plans & activity sheets differentiated at Levels 3 4 & 5 * Curriculum charts to ensure full coverage of end-of-year objectives. * Make sure children are fully prepared with advice on setting up booster classes * Perfect for whole-class teaching or group work. * Easy-to-use teaching notes to keep SATs terrors at bay. ...

Save time & gain confidence with Linda Pound's easy-to-read quick overview of the main cognitive development theories. If you are a Level 4/5 Foundation Degree or undergraduate student in Early Years Early Childhood Studies or primary education or a professional working with young children this title will be the ideal introduction to the main theories around cognitive development in early childhood. Easy to read & written by an expert it covers the main theorists the research methods they used the key debates & issues they started & how the debates have changes over time. * Understand child development theories quickly & painlessly * Apply theories to your workplace setting * Learn what to do next with your studies ...

The WHSmith Quick Revision series for Key Stage 1 will enable your child to develop essential skills in mental maths times tables & spelling. Written by experienced teachers this series provides practice in the skills your child learns at school & will help to build their confidence & improve their performance in tests. ...

The WHSmith Quick Revision series for Key Stage 2 will enable your child to develop essential skills in mental maths times tables & spelling. Written by experienced teachers this series provides practice in the skills your child learns at school & will help to build their confidence & improve their performance in tests. ...

The WHSmith Quick Revision series for Key Stage 2 will enable your child to develop essential skills in mental maths times tables & spelling. Written by experienced teachers this series provides practice in the skills your child learns at school & will help to build their confidence & improve their performance in tests. ...