The Last Voyage Of The Shelduck

Download The Last Voyage Of The Shelduck full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online The Last Voyage Of The Shelduck ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!

The Last Voyage of the Shelduck

Author : Tim Parker
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 178589367X
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (858 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Last Voyage of the Shelduck by : Tim Parker

Download or read book The Last Voyage of the Shelduck written by Tim Parker and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Last Voyage of the Shelduck is an intriguing book that details the ongoing mystery of the Shelduck – a seagoing leisure cruiser – which is bought out of dilapidated retirement to enter Dutch waters. The object of contention is a valuable Leiberman painting, which ultimately leads to the coup de grâce in a gripping finale. The story bides its time in pursuit of retribution and is full of character sketches. This novel perceptively portrays real people who engage with witty dialogue in an unfolding conspiracy. The author Tim Parker is not only a shrewd observer of human behaviour, but he also combines an elegant command of words with an economy of explanation borne from his years as a columnist for the daily Brighton Argus. An ideal read for a book club, The Last Voyage of the Shelduck is an amusing book that is littered with quirky elements that never ceases to be entertaining, providing the opportunity for endless discussion by all who read it.

Regimental Piano

Author : Tim Parker
Publisher : eBook Partnership
ISBN 13 : 0992784425
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (927 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Regimental Piano by : Tim Parker

Download or read book Regimental Piano written by Tim Parker and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in 1918 Major Bob Orrell grew up in the Lancashire town of Tottington. His army career was briefly deferred so he could complete his civil engineering exams but he was drafted into the Royal Engineers in July 1940 and was soon at the heart of the war as Britain battled across Europe into Germany accompanied by the regimental piano of the title. Bob gave brave and active service, and was mentioned in dispatches for his courage and quick thinking when he and just two colleagues managed to capture a bunker and its 53 inmates on Sword Beach during the D-Day landings in June 1944. These actions belied Bob s peaceful nature and on leaving the army he and his wife, Nancy became active campaigners for world peace, with Nancy being arrested for her protests at Greenham Common and Bob even addressing a global peace conference in Moscow in 1991 at the age of 73. Many years later the bunker Bob had so bravely captured was restored and converted into a museum, which Bob was able to proudly visit taking with him his message of peace. The regimental piano, however, is sadly lost. A courageous and committed soldier, a passionate and proactive peace campaigner and a loving and loyal family man. These are the remarkable faces of Major Bob Orrell, RE and this is his story.

The Distribution and Abundance of the Paradise Shelduck (Tadorna Variegata, Gmelin) in New Zealand from Pre-European Times to the Present Day

Download The Distribution and Abundance of the Paradise Shelduck (Tadorna Variegata, Gmelin) in New Zealand from Pre-European Times to the Present Day PDF Online Free

Author : Murray Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (21 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Distribution and Abundance of the Paradise Shelduck (Tadorna Variegata, Gmelin) in New Zealand from Pre-European Times to the Present Day by : Murray Williams

Download or read book The Distribution and Abundance of the Paradise Shelduck (Tadorna Variegata, Gmelin) in New Zealand from Pre-European Times to the Present Day written by Murray Williams and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Touch Down

Author : Tim Parker
Publisher : Austin Macauley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1528972953
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (289 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Touch Down by : Tim Parker

Download or read book Touch Down written by Tim Parker and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Touchdown of Apollo 11 had many unknowns for the first lunar landing. Dodging the craters and boulders on the moon to land on a firm surface without totally running out of fuel for the return to Earth was a breathtaking experience. The author recounts his press briefing to the world's journalists prior to the 1969 launch at Cape Kennedy, followed by how he became an aerospace engineer. Building a suit to protect the astronauts from the unknowns encountered in the extremes of space and on the lunar surface was an ongoing challenge. Details such as the effects of cosmic rays, thermal extremes and micro-meteoroids on the human body were addressed as they were discovered over the eight-year period following JFK's challenge. Key engineering changes to meet the new requirements for the space suit that had to be tested and implemented before each mission are described. Applications of the new technologies, materials and processes developed in the space programs adapted to industrial and consumer products are also delineated.

In Search of Arctic Birds

Author : Richard Vaughan
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408136899
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (81 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis In Search of Arctic Birds by : Richard Vaughan

Download or read book In Search of Arctic Birds written by Richard Vaughan and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-10-30 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arctic birds have long held a fascination for Richard Vaughan, whose trips to the region, watching and photographing birds, have provided the raw material for a number of previous publications. Here, he focuses on the historical aspects of Arctic ornithology, bringing to life not only the birds but the activities of those who have lived with them, or explored in search of them. A general introduction to the Arctic and the forces that shape its bird populations and their biology is followed by sections on native peoples, whaling and discovery ships, and the famous ornithologists who have investigated these often inhospitable habitats. Conservation, both of individual species and of habitats, is discussed against the background of threats to the Arctic environment. Since half the Arctic lies in Russia, detailed consideration is naturally given to Arctic bird studies in that country, as well as in North America and Greenland. Purely ornithological interludes look in detail at the Gyrfalcon, Knots, Ross's Gull, geese, divers, Snowy Owls and many more. The book includes practical advice on how to visit the Arctic and where and when to go. Richard Vaughan's own photographs and the drawings of Swedish artist Gunnar Brusewitz do real justice to the beauty of both the environment and its birds.

Wildlife Branch Bulletin

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 732 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Wildlife Branch Bulletin by :

Download or read book Wildlife Branch Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Notornis

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (33 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Notornis by :

Download or read book Notornis written by and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Indo-European Perspectives

Author : J. H. W. Penney
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199258929
Total Pages : 619 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (992 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Indo-European Perspectives by : J. H. W. Penney

Download or read book Indo-European Perspectives written by J. H. W. Penney and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004-10-14 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together new and original work by forty two of the world's leading scholars of Indo-European comparative philology and linguistics from around the world. It shows the breadth and the continuing liveliness of enquiry in an area which over the last century and a half has opened many unique windows on the civilizations of the ancient world. The volume is a tribute to Anna Morpurgo Davies to mark her retirement as the Diebold Professor of Comparative Philology at the University of Oxford. The book's six parts are concerned with the early history of Indo-European (Part I); language use, variation, and change in ancient Greece and Anatolia (Parts II and III); the Indo-European languages of Western Europe, including Latin, Welsh, and Anglo-Saxon (Part IV); the ancient Indo-Iranian and Tocharian languages (Part V); and the history of Indo-European linguistics (Part VI). Indo-European Perspectives will interest scholars and students of Indo-European philology, historical linguistics, classics, and the history of the ancient world.

Speedliter's Handbook

Author : Syl Arena
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 0321717937
Total Pages : 1055 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (217 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Speedliter's Handbook by : Syl Arena

Download or read book Speedliter's Handbook written by Syl Arena and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2010-12-19 with total page 1055 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting your Canon Speedlite to produce the light you need can be a real challenge. For those new to flash photography—or for anyone who has previously given up out of frustration—Speedliter’s Handbook is a revelation. Photographer Syl Arena takes you on a journey that begins with an exploration of light and color, moves through a comprehensive discussion of the Canon Speedlite family and all of the accessories and equipment available to the Speedliter, then settles down to crafting great light in one photo shoot after another. Whether you want to create a classical portrait, shoot an event, or simply add a little fill light to a product shot, Speedliter’s Handbook shows you how. A fantastic in-depth resource illustrated with over 500 images, Speedliter’s Handbook covers: how to see the various characteristics and properties of light itself, as well as the differences between how your camera sees versus how you see all the buttons and dials of the entire Canon Speedlite family the basics of on-camera flash…and the necessity of getting your flash off the camera how to beautifully balance flash with the existing ambient light all the equipment necessary for great Speedlite shots how to get amazing shots with just one Speedlite how and when to use E-TTL versus manual flash the use of color gels to balance color, as well as create dramatic effects how to tame the sun—or any really bright light—with hi-speed sync and much, much more Whether you’re shooting portraits, events, or sports, Speedliter’s Handbook is an essential resource that teaches you how to craft the light you need for any type of shot you want.

Modern Game Breeding and Hunting Club News

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Modern Game Breeding and Hunting Club News by :

Download or read book Modern Game Breeding and Hunting Club News written by and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Zoologist

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Zoologist by :

Download or read book The Zoologist written by and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Zoologist

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 598 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Zoologist by :

Download or read book Zoologist written by and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

One of the Girls

Author : Lucy Clarke
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 059342266X
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (934 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis One of the Girls by : Lucy Clarke

Download or read book One of the Girls written by Lucy Clarke and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-05-02 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A twisty psychological thriller from internationally bestselling author Lucy Clarke, One of the Girls is the delicious story of a bachelorette trip on a stunning Greek island... that ends in murder. It was supposed to be the perfect weekend away. Six very different women travel to a sun-drenched Greek island for a bachelorette party. From the shimmering ocean views to the quaint tavernas and whitewashed streets, the vacation feels like the ideal escape. But dangerous undercurrents run beneath the sunset swims and midnight cocktails – because each of the women is hiding a secret, and soon their masks begin to slip. Someone is determined to make sure that Lexi’s marriage never happens – and that one of the women doesn’t leave the island alive. This scorching thriller signals the arrival of a major breakout talent. One of the Girls examines the pressures and joys of female friendship . . . as well as the deadly consequences when a relationship goes wrong.

The Oldest Foods on Earth

Author : John Newton
Publisher : NewSouth
ISBN 13 : 174224226X
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (422 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Oldest Foods on Earth by : John Newton

Download or read book The Oldest Foods on Earth written by John Newton and published by NewSouth. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘This is a book about Australian food, not the foods that European Australians cooked from ingredients they brought with them, but the flora and fauna that nourished the Aboriginal peoples for over 50,000 years. It is because European Australians have hardly touched these foods for over 200 years that I am writing it.’ We celebrate cultural and culinary diversity, yet shun foods that grew here before white settlers arrived. We love ‘superfoods’ from exotic locations, yet reject those that grow here. We say we revere sustainable local produce, yet ignore Australian native plants and animals that are better for the land than those European ones. In this, the most important of his books, John Newton boils down these paradoxes by arguing that if you are what you eat, we need to eat different foods: foods that will help to reconcile us with the land and its first inhabitants. But the tide is turning. European Australians are beginning to accept and relish the flavours of Australia, everything from kangaroo to quandongs, from fresh muntries to the latest addition, magpie goose. With recipes from chefs such as Peter Gilmore, Maggie Beer and René Redzepi’s sous chef Beau Clugston, The Oldest Foods on Earth will convince you that this is one food revolution that really matters.

Essex Naturalist

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 782 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (22 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Essex Naturalist by :

Download or read book Essex Naturalist written by and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Extinct Boids

Author : Ralph Steadman
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1620401061
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (24 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Extinct Boids by : Ralph Steadman

Download or read book Extinct Boids written by Ralph Steadman and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects caricatures of species of extinct birds, from ancient fossilized birds to recent extinctions, and includes information on each species and the artist's commentary on his interpretations.

The Endeavour Journals

Author : John Macdonald
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
ISBN 13 : 1399064134
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (99 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Endeavour Journals by : John Macdonald

Download or read book The Endeavour Journals written by John Macdonald and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2024-05-16 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1770 H.M. Bark Endeavour arrived in New Holland, Australia, the 'Continent of Smoke'. On board were Lieutenant James Cook, gentleman naturalist Joseph Banks, natural history artist Sydney Parkinson, and Midshipman James Magra. For the first time, this book combines the journals of these men to present a single, cohesive narrative that brings the story to life as never before. The journals are complimented by over 300 images, including charts, costal profiles, plans of harbors, and many original drawings executed during the voyage of the animals, people and landscape unique to the region. Of the many titles that are available concerning Cook and his voyaging, few focus on Cook’s New Holland experience. Most commonly these titles are interpretative accounts, and heavily weighted with the author’s opinion. However, here the story of New Holland is told in the words of the explorers themselves, containing first hand accounts of all the elements of drama, risk and first discovery. Focusing particularly on the contact with the Indigenous people and how they were first described by Europeans, this is an adaption of the discovery story made accessible to the general reader as well as the historian, without compromising the integrity of the original document. These adventurers were men of their own time, constrained by the common beliefs that fashioned the lives of people two hundred and fifty years ago. If some of their words sit uncomfortably with current thinking, we should remind ourselves that some of our own beliefs and actions, might similarly be thought beyond the pale by future generations, and that we too may find ourselves the target of criticism from those who come after us.