April 2nd 2012 marks the 30th anniversary of the invasion of the Falkland Islands. This is the thrilling untold story of the young helicopter pilots -- most barely out of their teens -- who risked their lives during this brief but ferocious war. In April 1982 Harry Benson was a 21 year-old Royal Navy commando helicopter pilot fresh out of training & one of the youngest helicopter pilots to serve in the Falklands War. These pilots nicknamed junglies flew most of the l&-based missions in the Falklands in their Sea King & Wessex helicopters. Much of what happened in the war -- the politics task force ships Sea Harriers landings Paras & Marines -- is well-known & documented. But almost nothing is known of the young commando helicopter pilots & aircrewmen who made it all happen on land & sea. This is their Boys Own story told for the very first time. Harry Benson has interviewed forty of his former colleagues for the book creating a tale of skill initiative resourcefulness humour luck & adventure. This is a fast-paced meticulously researched & compelling account written by someone who was there in the cockpit of a Wessex helicopter. None of these pilots has spoken before about:
- The two helicopter crashes & eventual rescue following a failed SAS mission high up on an in hospitable glacier in South Georgia
- The harrowing story of the Exocet strike that sunk the transport ship Atlantic Conveyor
- The daring missile raid on the Argentine high command in Port Stanley
- The constant mortar fire faced while supporting troops & evacuating casualties
- The hair-raising head-on attacks by Argentine jets on British helicopters
- The extraordinary courage shown during the evacuation of the bombed landing ship Sir Galahad If you liked Apache Vulcan 607 "and " Chickenhawk " youll love " Scram! " The word " Scram" was coined by Falklands helicopter pilots to warn other junglies to go to ground or risk being shot down as Argentinean jets blasted through bomb alley. The term has never been used before or since."





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Solveig has made it all the way from Norway to the glittering city of Constantinople where her father is a member of the guard of Empress Zoe. Soon Solveig finds herself caught up in the conflict between the Viking guard & the Islamic people of nearby Sicily. In this world of competing religious beliefs brutal violence & ruthless mercenaries Solveig must face some terrible truths about her father & her fellow Vikings & decide what she considers worth fighting for. ...

The role of the RAF in the Second World War has been one of the most discussed elements of the war. This exceptionally researched collection of anecdotes poems songs memories & stories diary extracts & cartoons has been drawn together from the airmen themselves & touches on all aspects the of air forces experience from Bomber Command to the Battle of Britain & operations to Germany to the North African campaign. Illustrated with contemporary photographs & ephemera Martin Bowmans book provides a moving & memorable record of this unique period in history. ...

In 1880 the continent of Africa was largely unexplored by Europeans. Less than thirty years later only Liberia & Ethiopia remained unconquered by them. The rest
- 10 million square miles with 110 million bewildered new subjects
- had been carved up by five European powers (and one extraordinary individual) in the name of Commerce Christianity Civilization & Conquest. The Scramble for Africa is the first full-scale study of that extraordinary episode in history.

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In 1870 barely one tenth of Africa was under European control. By 1914 only about one tenth Abyssinia (Ethiopia) & Liberia was not. This book offers a clear & concise account of the scramble or race for Africa the period of around 20 years during which European powers carved up the continent with little or no consultation of its inhabitants. In her classic overview M.E. Chamberlain: * Contrasts the Victorian image of Africa with what we now know of African civilisation & history* Examines in detail case histories from Egypt to Zimbabwe* Argues that the history & background of Africa are as important as European politics & diplomacy in understanding the scramble * Considers the historiography of the topic taking into account Marxist & anti-Marxist financial economic political & strategic theories of European imperialism This indispensible introduction now in a fully updated third edition provides the most accessible survey of the scramble for Africa currently available. The new edition

Includes:: primary source material unpublished elsewhere new illustrations & additional pedagogical features. It is the perfect starting point for any study of this period in African history. M.E. CHAMBERLAIN is Professor Emeritus at Swansea University.

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Guidebook to scrambling & climbing in Snowdonia north Wales UK including scrambles in the Glyders
- mostly concentrated on Tryfan
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Katherine Guerriers expert handling of colour will inspire you to create these stunning scrap quilts. Featuring 12 beautiful ...

More Page Maps to Kick-Start Your Creativity! Even the most imaginative people get stumped sometimes. Author & artist Becky Flecks easy-to-use sketches will help get you over the hurdle with 92 brand new sketches for traditional & digital layouts greeting cards mini albums & home decor items. In addition youll find new artwork for over 140 incredible layouts & projects in a variety of sizes that will inspire your own artistic creations.- Discover new layout sketches & artwork from the author of Scrapbook Page Maps including a full chapter devoted to greeting cards.- Learn to use sketches to focus & coordinate your ideas whenever youre feeling overwhelmed by materials photos & journaling.- Take your favorite sketches along with you! Included are 64 travel-size sketch cards for easy planning wherever you get inspired.- Learn new techniques & methods with easy to follow step-by-step instructions.- Find Eye Spy" tips from the author that point out the unique unusual & unexpected elements you can use to make any page even more special. If youre feeling stumped with how to use that special photo or if you just cant decide how to use those beautiful supplies Scrapbook Page Maps 2 will help you tell your story!" ...

Scrapbook Page Maps takes the guesswork out of where to begin by giving plenty of design ideas for their scrapbook layouts! By referring to the sketches in the book you can select photos papers & embellishments & then bring the page together quickly & easily. Helpful resource information such as a supply list & photo sizes are included on each card along with page information cross-referencing the sketch back to the book. Scrapbook Page Maps is the essential book for beginning scrapbookers as well as those short on time. & you get more than just an inspiring design-filled idea book! Also included is a deck of laminated cards that

Includes:: a thumbnail of many of the sketches in the book along with corresponding finished layouts.

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The game of Hangman (normally a game for two players) is a great way for children to practice & improve their spelling
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