It was inevitable that certain areas of Wales would be chosen as locations for airfields in times of conflict & war. The nations distance from Continental Europe made it relatively safe from enemy attack & therefore ideally suited for training. It also due to its location on the western side of Great Britain near to the Western Approaches & the Atlantic convoys that the airfields in Pembrokeshire as a peninsula were ideally suited for Coastal Command operations into the Atlantic & the Bay of Biscay. In Wales there were thirty-seven airfields & four relief landing grounds eleven of which were operationally involved in air defence & maritime operations. Also there were numerous temporary landing areas attached to army camps associated with pre D-Day landings which do not count as proper airfields. ...

This is the 2012 edition of the most comprehensive guidebook to canoeing & kayaking the rivers of Wales. Nearly all the rivers of the principality are covered mostly from navigable source to sea or confluence. From lazy gentle tours suitable for families to raging torrents & waterfalls. There are over 180 rivers & two thousand kilometres of paddling. The book is simple to navigate with quick reference information detailed descriptions & area maps of the river catchments. There are a great many more colour photographs in this new edition compared with the old. Theres also an eclectic mix of anecdotes for a perspective on the paddling scene in Wales past & present
- but the best tales yet to be told are left for you to discover on the Welsh rivers. This is completely revised & updated since reprints of the first edition in 2003 & 2006. It has not been available since 2008 & there is no competitor or comparable book since the first edition.
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Welsh Captains brings Wales former captains together for the first time charting the highs & lows of Welsh rugby over the years captain by captain. Featuring interviews with every living former Welsh captain it looks back over their individual successes & disappointments & the collective achievements of their respective national sides. A player profile is presented for each captain alongside some candid answers to questions such as who they would most like to captain from the current crop of players; who did they least enjoy captaining; or who their Dream XV would be. Full colour photography from the WRUs official photographer Huw Evans complements the text giving the publication a high-quality luxurious feel. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

Beginning with the Kings Cook who is preparing a sumptuous Christmas Pie Wenceslas takes us to a medieval feast. The lords & ladies are at their places the wine is in full flow the musicians are playing in the gallery & the entertainment has begun. All should be perfect. But when the good King looks up from his table he sees something more than just snow falling deep & crisp & even.. . In reimagining the much-loved carol of King Wenceslas Carol Ann Duffys wonderful new poem offers merriment & festive cheer but also celebrates what is truly important at this special time of year: the simple acts of kindness that each of us can show another. ...

With 20 original patterns for gorgeous lace shawls sweaters hats gloves & of course socks popular blogger & author Wendy D. Johnson provides thorough instruction on the best lace techniques for aspiring experienced & advanced knitters. Many knitters are intimidated by lace but with a little guidance anyone can create beautiful pieces. As she did for the toe-up sock technique Wendy demystifies lace knitting by thoroughly explaining the basics & offering the best techniques to create the most intricate-looking patterns. She shares a wealth of tips that will help new lace knitters avoid any frustration. Twenty projects for beginners through to advanced knitters include scarves shawls afghans accessories & sweaters. Ranging from a lightweight seashell camisole for summer to a thick cowl for winter Wendy presents projects that are surprisingly easy & fun to create & great to wear year-round. ...

Wendy's plans don't always work out but that's never stopped her having the best time ever! When she fails to get the lead part in the school production Wendy stuns the audience with her debut as a crocodile's bottom! Then Wendy is dragged along to her best-friend Florence's tap-dancing class & somehow manages to wow the teacher with her dancing skills & land a part as a tap-dancing munchkin in their show. If Florence Hubert hadn't been allergic Wendy would have been famous for a whole summer season. & when Wendy dresses up for a school project she makes the headlines all thanks to Kevin the school rat & a ' Primary Plague Fiasco!' ...

Arsene Wenger; coach manager & enigma at the heart of one of the greatest London football clubs. He is a walking conundrum of ideas philosophy sports psychology & an unwavering sense of self. He is the talisman of a Gunners side who have ridden the highs & the lows of the Premiership but who in the modern game has employed a unique code of management. The Wenger Code explores the essence of Wengers genius & what makes him standout as Arsenal Manager & leader unmoved by the gargantuan finance of 21st century football. In the no nonsense writing of life long fan Richard Evans the reader is given the painful truth the inspiring truth & the future hopes for Arsenal Football Club as it builds upon the intense vision & belief of one man one manager & one code. With evidence vividly brought to life from the 2010-11 & 2011-12 seasons The Wenger Code is a must read for football fans; as much a book about football management itself as a book about the mighty Arsenal FC. ...

Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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Crampton Rock is a peaceful fishing village on a remote island accessible only at low tide. When Stanley Buggles inherits his great-uncles house on Crampton Rock it seems like a perfect place for a long summer holiday. But theres always something to go & spoil it all isnt there? What is the dark secret of the mysterious sweet shop owner? Why are all the dogs three-legged? Is there really a werewolf on the loose? & what do the old buccaneers want with Stanley? Originally published under the title The Wooden Mile. ...