The famous Tiger tanks of the German Panzer forces were only available at the hard pressed front in modest quantities but this tiny number forged a legned out of all proportion to its size. This fascinating programme plots the history of its conception & evolution against the background of World War Two tank development. Expert analysis is provided by tank & military historians David Fletcher & Professor John Erickson & also

Includes:: new footage of surviving Tiger tanks. Just before the German invasion of Russia in June 1941 Hitler ordered a heavy tank mounting an 88mm gun be built for the German Army. The needs for this machine became urgent once it was discovered that the Red Army was fielding superior tanks in the form of the T-34 & KV-1. The Tiger I tank was created in 1942 the Wehrmachts first armour capable of using the 88mm gun preferring firepower over mobility. In 1944 it was followed by the even heavier Tiger II. In The Tiger Tank Story Mark Healy details the development & exploits of the most famous tank ever built. With full design information the history of its use in actions across Europe & over 100 photographs & artworks some previously unpublished this book will appeal to both military enthusiasts & general readers alike. Mark Healy is the author of several books on World War II including the best-selling Zitadelle: The German Offensive against the Kursk Salient 4-17 July 1943.

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The Tiger Tank was the most formidable & feared ground weapon of World War II designed specifically to outgun its Russian counterparts & lead the way in a new Blitzkrieg. The first prototype was set to be ready for Hitlers birthday on April 20 1942; the Henschel company produced the favored model & by August that year the Tiger
- or Panzerkampfwagen V1 Tiger Ausf.H
- was in full production. This book takes us behind the scenes with this awesome machine reviewing the full history design mechanics specifications & the mixed record of this machine. It provides a unique close-up account of the how the Tiger operated the armaments where it succeeded & failed. Noted military writer Michael green fills a fascinating niche in the history of military technology & the impact of technology on history itself. There is a huge thirst for books on the German military machine of World War II & Tiger Tanks at War" will satisfy that need admirably."

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Mathematics scares & depresses most of us but politicians journalists & everyone in power use numbers all the time to bamboozle us. Most maths is really simple
- as easy as 2+2 in fact. Better still it can be understood without any jargon any formulas
- & in fact not even many numbers. Most of it is commonsense & by using a few really simple principles one can quickly see when maths statistics & numbers are being abused to play tricks
- or create policies
- which can waste millions of pounds. It is liberating to understand when numbers are telling the truth or being used to lie whether it is health scares the costs of government policies the supposed risks of certain activities or the real burden of taxes.



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India. 1879. Lieutenant John Howard witnesses something so unspeakable it changes him for ever. His subsequent disappearance is never solved. Egypt. Present day. Marine archaeologist Jack Howard makes an astonishing discovery on a deep-sea dive. Whats the connection? Jack Howard doesnt know yet. But hes about to find out. This isnt just a treasure hunt; its a desperate search for the truth. A truth that will unlock the mystery of Jacks great-great grandfathers disappearance. A truth so compelling Jacks pursuit is almost unstoppable. Almost. A formidable enemy from Jacks past has appeared in his present & this enemy will stop at nothing to protect its earth-shattering secret. ...

Saker is a member of the Clan a clandestine group offering child renegades for hire to the highest bidder. The Clan are like brothers but once youre a member you can never leave
- ever. Each member of the Clan has their own animal identity & corresponding tattoo each is an expert in jungle law survival & the ways of animals in order to make them better spies thieves or assassins. Sakers latest assignment takes him to India to bring down the men who protect tigers. Hes being employed by a Chinese overlord who specialises in poaching for tiger farms & tiger organs for high priced medicines. But something happens to make Saker change sides & now hes on the run from his predatory brothers. Theyre hunting him down & theyre professionals. He meets fifteen year old Sinter a spoiled rich girl who is running away from an arranged marriage & their uneasy friendship will eventually form an unshakeable bond as together they face adventure & danger as two young eco-warriors in a truly threatening world. In the spirit of Willard Price for todays readers Tiger Wars is the first in DEADLY presenter Steve Backshalls high-octane adventure series The Falcon Chronicles which introduces Saker & Sinter on a quest to right some of the horrific wrongs perpetrated against wildlife around the planet. As they rescue tigers or mountain gorillas thwart shark finners & cyanide fishers rainforest exploiters & canned hunters they come face to face with the worlds most fascinating majestic & lethal creatures.
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Oh no! Daisy's mum has been stolen by a gang of mad elephants! Luckily for Daisy she's adopted by a family of friendly tigers & has to learn the tiger way" to survive. Still it's not all bad she gets to live in a cave sleep in trees & best of all she doesn't need to take a bath
- because everyone knows all cats are afraid of water!"
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This classic story of Sophie & her extraordinary tea-time guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published over 30 years ago. Now a new generation will enjoy this beautiful reformatted edition! The doorbell rings just as Sophie & her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry stripy tiger! This modern classic picture book is perfect for reading aloud or for small children to read to themselves time & again. All artwork has been re-originated & a fresh design approach has been used for this reformatted edition. ...

This classic story of Sophie & her extraordinary tea-time guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published over 30 years ago. Now a new generation will enjoy this beautiful reformatted board book edition! The doorbell rings just as Sophie & her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry stripy tiger! This modern classic picture book is perfect for reading aloud or for small children to read to themselves time & again. All artwork has been re-originated & a fresh design approach has been used for this reformatted edition. ...

READ BY GERALDINE MCEWAN. This classic story has been loved by millions of children since it was first published over 30 years ago. READ BY GERALDINE MCEWAN. The doorbell rings just as Sophie & her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly dont expect to see at the door is a big furry stripy tiger! This modern classic picture book is perfect for reading aloud or for small children to read to themselves time & again. All artwork has been re-originated & a fresh design approach has been used for this reformatted edition. CD: Track 1: The Tiger who came to tea with sound effects & additional material created for this audio by Judith Kerr Track 2: The Tiger who came to tea toned for read-along ...

This classic story of Sophie & her extraordinary tea-time guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published over 30 years ago. Now a new generation will enjoy this beautiful reformatted edition! The doorbell rings just as Sophie & her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly dont expect to see at the door is a big furry stripy tiger! This modern classic picture book is perfect for reading aloud or for small children to read to themselves time & again. All artwork has been re-originated & a fresh design approach has been used for this reformatted edition. ...