isle of wight s military heritage andrew powell thomas

The Isle of Wight has been a popular holiday destination since the Victorian times, with the island known for its mild climate, beautiful scenery and historic connections. It also sits right at the entrance to the important Southampton and Portsmouth docks and because of this, there are a number of impressive castles and fortifications located on the island, including Carisbrooke Castle. Throughout history, the importance of the Isle of Wight has been recognised by invaders, and the island was attacked by the Vikings, the Normans, the French and most recently the Germans during the Second World War. Cowes was the home of Saunders-Roe, the military aircraft and vehicle manufacturer and in the Cold War, the Needles Battery was the testing site for Britain’s Blue Streak nuclear deterrent missile.This book will be of interest to all those who would like to know more about the Isle of Wight’s remarkable military history.

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The county of Cornwall in the far south-west of England is surrounded by sea on three sides. Resisting Roman and Anglo-Saxon invaders, it retained its Celtic independence and remained separate from the rest of England into the Middle Ages. Cornwall has a rich military history that stretches back through centuries, and evidence of this military heritage can be seen throughout the county with numerous buildings and other structures still standing today. Cornwall’s Military Heritage explores the history of the county – not only the battles that took place on its soil and the measures that were taken to defend it, but also the heritage of the military units that were nurtured there and sent to fight in conflicts abroad. Cornwall was home to two uprisings in 1497, followed by the Prayer Book Rebellion in 1549 and the Spanish raiding of 1595. In the English Civil War, Cornwall was a Royalist stronghold in the predominantly Parliamentarian South West, and Pendennis Castle was besieged alongside the strategic Isles of Scilly, contested by both sides. Author Andrew Powell-Thomas explores the conflicts surrounding an array of historic monuments, including castles, forts, airfields and military bases, noting how the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The county of Devon, with its coastline north and south, wild moorland, and rolling rural countryside, villages, market towns, many characterised by local industries, and historic cities of Exeter and Plymouth, has a rich military history that stretches back through centuries. Evidence of Devon’s military heritage can be seen throughout the county with numerous buildings and other structures still standing proud today.Devon’s Military Heritage explores the long military history of the county, not only the battles that took place on its soil and the measures that were taken to defend it against possible attack but also the heritage of the military units that were raised in the county and which were sent to fight in conflicts abroad. The 1588 Spanish Armada was first engaged by the English fleet off Plymouth, and the famous Devon mariners Sir Francis Drake, Sir John Hawkins, Sir Humphrey Gilbert, Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Richard Grenville were at the forefront of the defeat of the Armada and other encounters with the Spanish during this period. A hundred years later, in 1688, William of Orange landed at Brixham to launch the Glorious Revolution. Devonport has long been a major port and shipbuilding centre for the Royal ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This brand-new guide to the Isle of Wight forms part of Bradt''s top-selling, award-winning series of Slow travel guides to UK regions. Written by expert author and journalist Mark Rowe, who has visited the island over 30 times since first spending childhood holidays there, it is the perfect companion to help you get the most out of your visit, replete with not just all the practical information you could need, but also all the descriptive detail, anecdote and insider tips to make time spent there truly enjoyable and memorable.The Isle of Wight is an island that is astonishingly - and unexpectedly - rich in food producers, wildlife, natural beauty, history, archaeology and dramatic landscapes. This is all the more remarkable for it being so close to the densely populated southern edges of England. At just 25 miles x 13 miles, in no other equivalent-sized area of Britain is there such a variety of landscapes (downland, estuaries, hills, saltmarshes, meadows, riverine, beach) or such a concentration of food producers (50+ independents at the last count). Here there is a real Island culture, a creative spirit that is quite quirky and independent.Bradt''s Isle of Wight includes where to go to see red ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A revised and expanded edition of this book, the definitive birdwatching site guide for Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.Whether you’re seeking Firecrests or Hawfinch in the New Forest, Osprey in Dorset or eagles on the Isle of Wight, this book tells you where to go, what you’ll see and when to see it. Keith Betton’s fully revised and updated fifth edition of Where to Watch Birds in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is the essential site guide for any birdwatcher visiting or resident in the area.This book contains a comprehensive review of the area’s significant birdwatching sites, providing all the information necessary to make the most of each and every trip, whatever the time of year. This edition also incorporates new sites and revised mapping throughout and has notes on access and target species. This book is an indispensable resource for birders in this bird-rich sweep of southern England.

Objev podobné jako Where to Watch Birds in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight - Keith Betton

The Isle of Wight, lying off the south coast of England, has been a popular tourist destination for 200 years but has played an important role in the history of Britain for centuries. It was settled by Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, and following the Norman Conquest it became a kingdom in its own right for two centuries. After the Reformation the Worsley family became governors of the island, transforming Appuldurcombe Priory into the family home, but misfortune was to haunt them and the house over ensuing centuries. The island was transformed by royal patronage, George IV supporting the Royal Yacht Club and Victoria making Osborne her favoured retreat, and the island was home to many famous names in the Victorian world including Tennyson. The island has also been at the forefront of technology and defence with the world’s first radio station, established by Marconi, and the development of Britain’s Black Knight ballistic missile and Black Arrow space rocket. As well as all this, the island’s story includes the remarkable tale of how Bob Dylan was persuaded to play the Isle of Wight Festival instead of Woodstock and much more.With tales of remarkable characters, unusual events and tucked-away or vanished ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Island railways hold an enduring fascination for railway enthusiasts and although many books have been published about the railways on the Isle of Wight surprisingly very little has been written about the locomotives which ran on the island.Apart from a modest volume written by the late D.L.Bradley which was published in 1982, there has been no attempt to compile a definitive history of all the locomotives which have seen service on the island since the opening of the first line, that between Cowes and Newport, on 14 June 1862. Compiled by four members of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway who are donating their royalties from the sale of this book to the IWSR to further its activities, this book seeks to redress that deficiency.Building on the acquired rights of the Bradley book, this history uses every available resource to present as much information as possible on all the locomotives which worked on the island and includes a selection of colourised images to depict as accurately as possible the variety of liveries carried by those locomotives. The story is brought up to date with the inclusion of details of locomotives which are now preserved on the Isle of Wight, some ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Locomotives of the Isle of Wight Railways - JCH Faulkner, TP Cooper, Roger Silsbury, RJ Maycock

The Isle of Wight is a geological gem with its 110km (68 mile) long coastline displaying a range of rocks dating from Lower Cretaceous to Oligocene age. Many of the sands and clays yield fossil bivalves and gastropods, and its famous dinosaur footprints attract much attention from geologists and tourists alike. Yet the scenic beauty of the island is the product of its differing strata, former earth movements and the erosive power of the sea and the rivers. The monoclinal fold that crosses the island forms the chalk downland ridge that ends in the splendid cliffs of Culver in the east and The Needles in the west. By contrast, the softer rocks produce low, slumped cliffs often cut by steep-sided chines or alternatively, on the north coast, branching estuaries and salt marsh creeks. With over 120 colour illustrations this book discusses the geological processes that created the island's distinctive landscape; it provides a field guide to the identification of rocks and fossils and includes details of nineteen itineraries to discover the geological examples and fossils discussed.

Objev podobné jako Isle of Wight - John Downes

The principal bus operator on the Isle of Wight is Southern Vectis, the name a nod to the Romans who once inhabited the island. In more recent times, from the reign of Queen Victoria, the popularity of the island increased – as has the provision for transport. Dr Beeching’s axe saw the once extensive rail network on the island reduced to just 9 miles of mainline track after 1966. This remains the same today with Island Line serving eight stations between Ryde Pier and Shanklin. This presented bus and coach companies with the opportunity to expand their operations to fill the gaps. Matt Cooper explores these operations on the island from the late 1990s before venturing across the Solent to the mainland to look at bus and coach operators running along the central South Coast. Loosely covering the area between Dorset and Sussex, the operators within it are as varied as the vehicle types to be seen. Both the ‘tourist trail’ and the routes travelled regularly by local residents are documented here.With a superb array of images, this book will be of interest to South Coast bus enthusiasts and will hopefully inspire visits to this beautiful part of the country.

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First complete account of the Isle of Wight in the Great War. Previously unpublished letters, photographs and memories of the men and women involved. Puts the Island's heroism into the context of the bloodiest war in history.

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Guidebook to the Coastal Path and 21 walks on the beautiful Isle of Wight, from 4 to 18 miles long. The routes are suitable for all abilities and are accessible all year round. Includes a complete circuit of the island's spectacular coast as well as walks exploring forest trails and downland, and visiting the towns of Yarmouth, Cowes and Ventnor.

Objev podobné jako Walking on the Isle of Wight - Paul Curtis

In 1969, Bob Dylan turned down his invitation to Woodstock. He opted instead to make his first pre-announced concert performance in more than three years at the Isle of Wight Festival of Music, off England's southern coast. This is the story of that extraordinary festival in the English Channel - and Dylan's huge part in it - 50 years ago.

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Discover 15 of the best short walks on the Isle of Wight. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

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The story of Scotland’s castles is woven into the history of the country. These formidable structures have guarded the landscape since medieval times, and many of these structures are famous emblems of Scotland today. The royal castles in the strategically important cities of Edinburgh and Stirling still dominate their surroundings, but many others stand proud in more remote areas, often by lochs or the sea, on islands or in the mountains. Many simpler fortified structures were built along the border with England, and as the centuries passed many castles in Scotland were converted into country houses or even new houses were built in the style of castles. Today these iconic structures draw visitors from far and wide to explore a unique part of Scotland’s heritage. This fascinating portrait of the castles of Scotland will appeal to all those who wish to know more about the history of the country as well as those interested in the story of its castles.

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In 2019 it was announced that the Isle of Wight’s iconic 1938 Stock tube trains were to be withdrawn and replaced with a ‘new’ fleet of refurbished ex-London Underground trains, as part of a wider project to upgrade the Island’s ageing railway infrastructure. This book examines in detail the events that followed: the infrastructure works, the withdrawal and disposal of the old trains, and the development and introduction of their replacements – all of it carried out in the midst of a global pandemic. What went wrong, and what went right? What would happen to the 1938 Stock? And would the new trains even fit through Ryde Tunnel…?In writing this book the author has been able to draw upon unique insights provided by some of the key figures involved in the Island Line upgrade, as well as by the current owners of many of the withdrawn 1938 Stock units.

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The stories in this haunting collection are as ancient and modern, powerful and fantastical, ambiguous and ambivalent as the ghosts they feature. Here you will find tales of headless horses riding moonbeams, an entrance to another world on Marrowbones Hill, drowned sailors and ghost ships, and a girl riding pillion on a motorbike driven by her dead boyfriend – all told in the distinct voice of noted storyteller Michael O’Leary who, for years, has wandered the highways and byways of Hampshire, immersed in the layers of ghost stories that have accumulated in this ancient county. Richly illustrated with original drawings, these tales are perfect for reading under the covers on dark, stormy nights.

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A funny, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information that no one will want to be without.

Objev podobné jako The Little Book of the Isle of Wight - Jan Toms

The 40 walks in this volume make the most of the island's well-maintained trails - which include some of the most celebrated clifftop walks in southern England - as well as many lesser-known gems waiting to be discovered on this Treasure Island.

Objev podobné jako Isle of Wight - Ben Giles

These beautifully told folk tales, brought vividly to life by Marcel O’Leary’s graphic illustrations, have been collected by the author over his years of working as a greenkeeper, gardener, teacher and storyteller in Hampshire. Many are published here for the first time, and others have evolved through countless retellings in Hampshire schools, festivals, fêtes and events. Featuring dark tales of murderous kings and commoners, wild women, screaming skulls, galloping plague coaches, dragons dancing themselves to death, giants, and wandering corpses, combined with humorous stories and evocative tales of love, lust and passion, this book takes the reader beyond the written page and reveals the wonders that lie within the Hampshire landscape.

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Amateur sleuth Astrid Swift investigates a maritime mystery in this cosy crime adventure set on the Isle of Wight.The sailors are ashore, and murder is afoot.It''s summer in the Isle of Wight, and the islanders have little more to do than munch crab sandwiches, sip pints of Wight Squirrel, and complain about the hordes of tourists arriving for the world famous Cowes Week regatta. But when the local busybody drowns in the harbour, what was set to be a relaxing sailing festival starts to turn deadly.Art restorer Astrid Swift realises she has stumbled on a fresh case that only she and her new art-club friends can solve. Soon she is embroiled in an investigation involving a grand seafront mansion, a dead billionaire''s nautical paintings, and a sailing prodigy who mysteriously went missing at sea three years ago.As the deaths stack up, and Astrid confronts ever more dangerous suspects, the Isle of Wight''s reputation for being England''s friendliest island is put to the test...Praise for the Astrid Swift mysteries:''Feelgood fun.'' The Times ''I romped through The Trust... A cosy debut set in a house brimming with secrets... An enchanting murder mystery.'' Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal ''Macabre murders, quirky characters ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the natural geometry of the Giant''s Causeway to the sarsen slabs used to build Stonehenge, we are surrounded by evidence for the extraordinary geological forces that shaped the British Isles. Running coast to coast through Devon is ''Sticklepath'', Britain''s ''San Andreas'', a geological fault with the two sides displaced horizontally by several kilometres, all within the recent geological past. The Sticklepath Fault is just one manifestation of the rich tectonic history of the British region since the asteroid collision that ended the reign of the dinosaurs, 66 million years ago. Raised out of the Chalk Sea, the original Albion was a thickly forested island a thousand kilometres long, surrounded by chalk cliffs, punctuated with great volcanoes, and the site of two trial ''spreading ridge'' plate-boundaries. As the volcanoes shifted west, and Greenland separated from Europe, the wind-blown volcanic ash laid the strata on which London was founded. The vertical Needles, known to every Isle of Wight sailor, are part of the northern foothills of the Pyrenees. When the collision subsided, rifting created a garland of Celtic lakes from Brittany to the Outer Hebrides.In This Volcanic Isle Robert Muir-Wood explores the rich geological history of the British Isles, and its ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A journey from where we are to achieving true happiness.Sister Mary David Totah was a nun of the Benedictine contemplative community of St Cecilia’s Abbey on the Isle of Wight. American by birth, she was educated at Loyola University, the University of Virginia and Christ Church, Oxford. After a distinguished teaching career, she entered religious life in 1985. For 22 years until her early death from cancer she guided the young nuns of her abbey with enthusiasm, wisdom and wit.The spirituality to be found in the pages of this book demonstrates to the reader why her influence should have been so great and so deep. Her notes to the novices deal with issues of relevance to a world beyond the cloister: What is the meaning of suffering? How do we cope with living with people who annoy us? How do we relate to a God we cannot see? How do we make the big decisions of life?Sister Mary David’s teaching was both profound and intensely practical, suffused with faith in God’s joy in our work, leisure, community and family life but above all in our view and understanding of ourselves. This book, with an introduction by Abbot Erik Varden OCSO ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This magical story begins with three friends, who are unhappy on the farm where they live. Pal is a wise border collie dog, Pickle is a piglet who tends to be quite timid and Patsy, another piglet, who is his girlfriend.Pal overhears a conversation with the farmer, where they live, saying pigs on his farm are going to be made into sausages. He is devastated, but must save his friends. Luckily all the animals and small creatures know a secret! That the Isle of Wight, where the friends live, has a secret place. For this is where Harmony Haven can be found, and its guardian is the majestic and very powerful Oliver Gruffle who is our hero of these books. Pal knows how to reach this safe haven, so the three friends set off on their journey as runaways.Along the way they meet their guides. First there is a Galoak, a little wooden man, who makes them see how beautiful the world is. Their next guide is a grumpy badger, but here it is the friends who turn him into a happy and very interesting one through the adventures, which involves fighting giant moles, they share with him.With many magical ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Oliver Gruffle Secrets Of Harmony Haven - Anna Southwell

CSIS''s The Future of Military Engines looks at the state of the U.S. military engine industrial base and the choices confronting policymakers at the Department of Defense (DoD). The military engine industrial base is closely tied to the industrial base for commercial engines. U.S. engine providers use many of the same facilities and largely the same supply chain for military and commercial engines. The ability to leverage commercial supply chains is critical because supply chain quality underlies the performance advantage of U.S. military engines, both for individual aircraft and military aircraft fleets. International competitors such as Russia and China are seeking to overtake the U.S. in engines. However, the current U.S. advantage is sustainable if it is treated as a national priority. Many military aircraft, especially fighters, require engines with important differences from commercial aircraft. They fly different flight profiles and perform different jobs. These differences mean that while DoD can leverage the commercial engine industrial base, it must also make investments to sustain the industrial base’s unique military components. In the next few years, DoD investment in military engines is projected to decrease significantly, particularly for R&D. This presents a challenge as military-unique engineering skills are highly perishable. Four ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Future of Military Engines - Andrew P. Hunter, Schuyler Moore, Gabriel Coll, Asya Akca

#1 New York Times best-selling Descendants series by Melissa de la Cruz is now available in a stunning four-book paperback boxed set.The Isle of the LostTwenty years ago, all the evil villains were banished from the kingdom of Auradon to the Isle of the Lost-a dark and dreary place protected by a force field that makes it impossible for them to leave. Stripped of their magical powers, the villains now live in total isolation, forgotten by the world.Mal learns from her mother, Maleficent, that the key to true darkness, the Dragon''s Eye, is located inside her scepter in the forbidden fortress on the far side of the island. The eye is cursed, and whoever retrieves it will be knocked into a deep sleep for a thousand years. But Mal has a plan to capture it. She''ll just need a little help from her "friends." In their quest for the Dragon''s Eye, these four kids begin to realize that just because you come from an evil family tree, being good isn''t so bad.Return To The Isle Of The LostWhen Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay all receive threatening messages demanding they return to the Isle of the Lost, they''re determined to figure ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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For the first time in paperback! The fourth book in the #1 New York Times best-selling Descendants series continues the adventures of everyone''s favorite villain kids!Praise for The Isle of the Lost"Disney lovers and fairy-tale fans alike will need to get their hands on this book."  —School Library JournalPraise for Return to the Isle of the Lost"Packed with plenty of humor and adventure, this sequel spinoff is destined to please. With a second movie in the works and a bevy of loyal readers, it certainly wonÂ’t stay on shelves for long."  —BooklistMal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos may have once been the baddest of the bad, but their wicked ways are (mostly) behind them—and now graduation is almost here! But before the seniors can don their custom-designed caps and gowns, courtesy of Evie, theyÂ’ve got an epic plan to put into action. There are tons of villain kids on the Isle of the Lost who are eager for their chance to come to Auradon Prep—even Celia, Dr. FacilierÂ’s trickster daughter, wants in on the deal!—and MalÂ’s crew is using their upcoming visit to the Isle to help make it happen. But AuradonÂ’s biggest threat is still at large… Trapped ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Darker Side of Wight is a collection of twelve spine chilling stories from the pen of Peter J Murray, set in his favourite location, the Isle of Wight; or as Peter would say, ‘The Isle of Fright’!

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The military heritage of Northumberland is without doubt one of the richest in all the British Isles. By nature of it being England’s most northern county, its borders have seen many bloody clashes and battles since the earliest times. Hadrian’s Wall stretches along the south of the county and is dotted with forts, garrisons and fortified settlements along its length. The first Viking raid was carried out upon Lindisfarne in 793. There were clashes with the Scots for centuries and from the thirteenth century and for 400 years afterwards there were border raids by reivers. The Battle of Newburn in 1640 was one of the flashpoints that led to the English Civil War, and many a noble Northumberland family was ruined in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745.It is hardly surprising that within the boundaries of the county there can be found more castles than anywhere else in Britain and, as a breed of fighting men, the steel of the Northumbrians is like no other. The men of the North were the backbone of the British Army; a number of regiments have recruited here, including the Coldstream Guards, King’s Own Scottish Borderers and, of course, our very own Northumberland Fusiliers, ‘The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Wes Anderson Collection: Isle of Dogs takes readers behind the scenes of the beloved auteur’s stop-motion animated film.  Foreword by movie/TV critic Matt Zoller SeitzIntroduction by Every Frame a Painting video essay series co-creators Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou  Through the course of several in-depth interviews with film critics Lauren Wilford and Ryan Stevenson, writer and director Wes Anderson shares the story behind Isle of Dogs’s conception and production, and Anderson and his collaborators reveal entertaining anecdotes about the making of the film, their sources of inspiration, the ins and outs of stop-motion animation, and many other insights into their moviemaking process. Previously unpublished behind-the-scenes photographs, concept artwork, and hand-written notes and storyboards accompany the text.  The fourth volume of the New York Times bestselling Wes Anderson Collection, Isle of Dogs stays true to the series with its rich design and colorful illustrations, capturing Anderson’s signature aesthetic vision with the series’ definitive study of the director’s filmography.  Isle of Dogs tells the story of Atari Kobayashi, 12-year-old ward to corrupt Mayor Kobayashi. When, by Executive Decree, all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast garbage dump called Trash Island, Atari sets ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Wes Anderson Collection: Isle of Dogs - Lauren Wilford

Plymouth’s history has been strongly defined by its position on a natural harbour on England’s south coast. It was a trading port before the Romans arrived, defended by forts on the shoreline and inland. French raiders attacked the town in the Hundred Years’ War and Plymouth Castle was later built to defend the English fleet in Sutton Pool. Drake famously played bowls on Plymouth Hoe awaiting the opportune moment to attack the Spanish Armada and the then town was later under siege during the English Civil War. Naval docks began to be built at Devonport in the seventeenth century, later protected by the Breakwater, and inland a ring of Palmerston forts were constructed. The port was a major embarkation point for British forces in both the First and Second World Wars, including flying boats from Mount Batten, and was heavily targeted by the Luftwaffe with huge destruction of swathes of the city. Although Plymouth is no longer in the front line of war, Devonport is still a major naval dockyard and although many army barracks were demolished post-war, it is still home to the Royal Marines, Royal Artillery and the Royal Navy at HMS Drake and nearby HMS Raleigh.Plymouth’s Military ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Plymouth's Military Heritage - Ernie Hoblyn

Stolní hra - strategická a postřehová hra, pro 2 hráče, lehká obtížnost, délka hry 30 min, v českém jazyce, vhodné od 3 let Hledáte novou rodinnou zábavu? Vyzkoušejte nové stolní hry z kolekce Honey Combine. Představuje vám hru Isle of gold, jejímž cílem je projít nástrahami ostrova a nalézt dvě ze tří truhlic s pokladem. Hra trénuje postřeh a kombinační myšlení. Stolní hra Isle of gold je pro 2 hráče. Balení obsahuje 28 hracích karet, pravidla hry, textilní sáček pro bezpečné uložení a servisní SOS kód, díky kterému můžete zdarma získat poškozenou či ztracenou kartičku. Klíčové vlastnosti stolní hry Honey Combine / Isle of goldStolní hra z kolekce Honey CombineZlatý ostrov Isle of gold, který dle legendy ukrývá královský pokladHra je pro 2 hráčeTrénujete postřeh a kombinační myšleníBalení obsahuje 28 hracích karet, pravidla hry, textilní sáček a servisní SOS kódIsle of gold je hra vhodná od 9 let Pravidla hry:Před začátkem...

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Hra na konzoli - PS4 / PS4 Pro, PS5 (s mechanikou), krabicová verze, žánr: simulátor a závodní, pro online hraní vyžaduje předplatné PlayStation Plus, - The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy je nejepičtější, nejnebezpečnější a nejvelkolepější závod na světě. Trať je dlouhá 60 km, vede po cestách ostrova Man, zahrnuje 264 zatáček a vyžaduje výkonné motorky připravené speciálně pro tento závod. TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 - PS4/PS5 bezkonkurenční závodyZávod na Isle of Man Tourist Trophy je prostě neuvěřitelný – je to nejtěžší, nejrizikovější a nejúchvatnější závod na celém světě. S jeho tratí, dlouhou 60 km, která vede přes cesty ostrova Man, obsahujících 264 zatáček, si dokáže poradit jen ten nejlepší závodník na nejvýkonnějším stroji. Jen ti nejodvážnější a nejtalentovanější závodníci se zde mohou postavit na startovní čáru a bojovat o titul šampiona TT na Isle of Man a pro mnoho z nich je to cíl celého...

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Hra na konzoli - Nintendo Switch, krabicová verze, žánr: simulátor a závodní, - The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy je nejepičtější, nejnebezpečnější a nejvelkolepější závod na světě. Trať je dlouhá 60 km, vede po cestách ostrova Man, zahrnuje 264 zatáček a vyžaduje výkonné motorky připravené speciálně pro tento závod. TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 - Nintendo Switch bezkonkurenční závodyZávod na Isle of Man Tourist Trophy je prostě neuvěřitelný – je to nejtěžší, nejrizikovější a nejúchvatnější závod na celém světě. S jeho tratí, dlouhou 60 km, která vede přes cesty ostrova Man, obsahujících 264 zatáček, si dokáže poradit jen ten nejlepší závodník na nejvýkonnějším stroji. Jen ti nejodvážnější a nejtalentovanější závodníci se zde mohou postavit na startovní čáru a bojovat o titul šampiona TT na Isle of Man a pro mnoho z nich je to cíl celého života....

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Hra na konzoli - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, krabicová verze, žánr: simulátor a závodní, pro online hraní vyžaduje předplatné Xbox Live Gold, - The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy je nejepičtější, nejnebezpečnější a nejvelkolepější závod na světě. Trať je dlouhá 60 km, vede po cestách ostrova Man, zahrnuje 264 zatáček a vyžaduje výkonné motorky připravené speciálně pro tento závod. TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 Xbox - bezkonkurenční závodyZávod na Isle of Man Tourist Trophy je prostě neuvěřitelný – je to nejtěžší, nejrizikovější a nejúchvatnější závod na celém světě. S jeho tratí, dlouhou 60 km, která vede přes cesty ostrova Man, obsahujících 264 zatáček, si dokáže poradit jen ten nejlepší závodník na nejvýkonnějším stroji. Jen ti nejodvážnější a nejtalentovanější závodníci se zde mohou postavit na startovní čáru a bojovat o titul šampiona TT na Isle of Man a pro mnoho z nich je to cíl celého...

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Hra na konzoli - PS5 (s mechanikou), krabicová verze, žánr: simulátor a závodní, - The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy je nejepičtější, nejnebezpečnější a nejvelkolepější závod na světě. Trať je dlouhá 60 km, vede po cestách ostrova Man, zahrnuje 264 zatáček a vyžaduje výkonné motorky připravené speciálně pro tento závod. TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 PS5 - bezkonkurenční závodyZávod na Isle of Man Tourist Trophy je prostě neuvěřitelný – je to nejtěžší, nejrizikovější a nejúchvatnější závod na celém světě. S jeho tratí, dlouhou 60 km, která vede přes cesty ostrova Man, obsahujících 264 zatáček, si dokáže poradit jen ten nejlepší závodník na nejvýkonnějším stroji. Jen ti nejodvážnější a nejtalentovanější závodníci se zde mohou postavit na startovní čáru a bojovat o titul šampiona TT na Isle of Man a pro mnoho z nich je to cíl celého života....

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Hra na PC - krabicová verze, žánr: simulátor a závodní, - The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy je nejepičtější, nejnebezpečnější a nejvelkolepější závod na světě. Trať je dlouhá 60 km, vede po cestách ostrova Man, zahrnuje 264 zatáček a vyžaduje výkonné motorky připravené speciálně pro tento závod. TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 - bezkonkurenční závodyZávod na Isle of Man Tourist Trophy je prostě neuvěřitelný – je to nejtěžší, nejrizikovější a nejúchvatnější závod na celém světě. S jeho tratí, dlouhou 60 km, která vede přes cesty ostrova Man, obsahujících 264 zatáček, si dokáže poradit jen ten nejlepší závodník na nejvýkonnějším stroji. Jen ti nejodvážnější a nejtalentovanější závodníci se zde mohou postavit na startovní čáru a bojovat o titul šampiona TT na Isle of Man a pro mnoho z nich je to cíl celého života. Vychutnejte si adrenalin jako nikdy...

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Names like Ben-My-Chree, Tynwald and Lady of Mann are synonymous with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, the world’s oldest shipping line that is still in existence. In its long history, there can have been no greater test of the company’s ships or its men than the Second World War. As well as maintaining a crucial link to the Isle of Man (in spite of U-boats and mines), the vessels and their compliments saw vital service as troop carriers at Dunkirk, on D-Day and elsewhere. For the first time, this book explores what it was really like to crew these ships, often under fire, and frequently in danger. Using previously unreleased archive material, and sometimes forgotten personal accounts, this book weaves a gripping narrative of what was arguably the Isle of Man’s greatest contribution to victory in the Second World War – its fleet.

Objev podobné jako Isle of Man Steam Packet in the Second World War - Matthew Richardson

Every dog must have his day.There''s nothing the British love quite as much as their dogs - but did you know that our canine companions have also shaped the history of this sceptred isle? From hunting to our hearths, and from herding to heavy industry, our dogs have accompanied us through centuries of social and economic change, and our relationship is still evolving today.In this fascinating alternative history of Britain, Clare Balding takes us on a journey across the length and breadth of the home nations, exploring our unique heritage of canine tradition and meeting the people who still live, work and innovate with their dogs. A story of companionship, loyalty and good old-fashioned hard work, Isle of Dogs is an unmissable read for anyone whose life has been transformed by a faithful hound.

Objev podobné jako Isle of Dogs - Clare Balding

On the battlefield, seconds count. PHTLS: Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Military Ninth Edition teaches and reinforces the principles of rapidly assessing a trauma patient using an orderly approach, immediately treating life-threatening problems as they are identified, and minimizing any delays in initiating transport to an appropriate destination. Developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ASC-COT), PHTLS, the Military Ninth Edition reflects current, evidence-based knowledge and practice, and promotes critical-thinking as the foundation for providing quality care.Since 99 , Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) has improved the care rendered in combat prehospital environments. TCCC is the battlefield prehospital component of the Joint Trauma System, an organization within the Department of Defense that projects combat trauma care out to the point of injury and continues that care seamlessly while bringing the casualty home for recuperation and rehabilitation. TCCC guidelines are continuously revised and updated by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (Co-TCCC), an all-volunteer group of military medicine and trauma care specialists. The membership of Co-TECC includes combat medics, corpsmen, and pararescuemen as well as physicians and physician assistants.PHTLS: Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Military Ninth Edition is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Isle of Dogs tells the story of Atari, twelve-year-old ward to corrupt Mayor Kobayashi. When, by executive decree, all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast garbage dump, Atari sets off alone in a miniature Junior Turbo-Prop and flies to Trash Island in search of his bodyguard-dog, Spots. There, with the assistance of a pack of newly found mongrel friends, he begins an epic journey that will decide the fate and the future of the entire Prefecture.Isle of Dogs uniquely combines bittersweet comedy and tense action with a stunning visual palette. The screenplay displays the subtle wit that has become Wes Anderson''s trademark and has endeared his work to filmgoers around the world.In addition to the screenplay, this volume also contains a gallery of artwork created for the film.

Objev podobné jako Isle of Dogs - Anderson Wes

Embark on an unforgettable culinary journey as you discover the thrill of Berk through delicious recipes inspired by the world of DreamWorks Animation''s How to Train Your Dragon!Soar into the Isle of Berk and experience the flavors of this world alongside Fishlegs and his friends, Hiccup, Toothless, Chief Stoick, and more. Discover Nordic-inspired recipes for all skill levels—including Gobber the Belch’s Roast Chicken, Astrid’s Yaknog, Gothi’s Crest Cookies, and even a selection of recipes featured in the immersive world, Isle of Berk, at Universal Epic Universe. You can also master new cooking skills, integrating dragon-inspired cooking methods, such as flame searing, broiling, and roasting. It’s just as if you were cooking alongside a Night Fury or a Deadly Nadder! This is the perfect book for a How to Train Your Dragon–themed dinner and watch party, feeding aspiring Dragon Riders, or just the next time you’re in the mood to feast like a Viking!

Objev podobné jako DreamWorks Dragons: Recipes from the Isle of Berk [Official Cookbook] - Daytona Danielsen, Erik Burnham

Conwy has been involved in military conflict for over 2,000 years. The Iron Age hill fort of Caer Seion defended the area from the sixth century BC. Many slingshot stones have been discovered here, attesting to troubled times. In 881 the Welsh defeated an Anglo-Saxon army led by Aethelred of Mercia. The most spectacular outcome of Conwy’s strategic military significance at the mouth of the River Conwy was Edward I’s mighty castle, creating a walled town. In 1399 Richard II sought refuge in Conwy Castle against the future Henry IV’s forces and the castle was besieged again during the English Civil War by Parliamentary forces. An army camp was established at Morfa in the nineteenth century, becoming home to the Salford Pals and the Royal Engineers in the First World War and a Polish resettlement camp after the First World War. During the war, the sulphur mine at Caer Coch was the country’s largest producer of sulphur, vital for munitions. Conwy also played a vital role in the Second World War as Mulberry Harbours, crucial for the Normandy landings, were initially designed and then assembled here, and Ratcliffe Engineering built parts for Beaufighter and Halifax aircraft. The town was also ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Conwy's Military Heritage - Adrian Hughes

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989 freed the world of the political and military perils and imperatives of the Cold War. But it also introduced a whole new constellation of risks and challenges, as Jonathan M. House brings into sharp relief in A Military History of the New World Disorder, 1989–2022, the third and final volume in his comprehensive trilogy of military developments around the globe since the Second World War. What followed the breaking of the Cold War’s grip on global affairs was not so much a new world order as a new world disorder, as the United States and its allies suddenly found themselves without the sort of coherent grand strategy previously deployed to contain the Soviet Union. Focusing largely but not exclusively on the US, House surveys subsequent developments in military strategy and operations—the processes by which politicians and military leaders of the major powers designed, organized, resourced, and then employed military forces to conduct or deter conflicts. His overview ranges from conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan to American interventions in Panama, Somalia, former Yugoslavia, and Haiti; Israel vs. Hezbollah in Lebanon; and the resurgence of the Russian military in Syria, Georgia, and Ukraine. Throughout, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Military History of the New World Disorder, 1989-2022 Volume 78 - Jonathan M. House

"[Laura van den Berg is] a master of the short story form. Hers are deliciously unnerving, moving, and monstrous tales.” —Karen Russell, author of Orange World and other stories"A smart, fun, noir-y treasure map . . . Van den Berg somehow packs a duffel bag of plot into carry-on-size stories. She also has the right kind of range: from brutal to moving to funny, South America to Paris to Antarctica, really great to freaking outstanding.” —Kathryn Schulz, New YorkThe surreal, compulsively readable collection that established Laura van den Berg as a singular stylist, reissued for its tenth anniversary. The Isle of Youth, Laura van den Berg’s breakout second story collection, explores the lives of women who are mired in secrecy and deception. Ranging from the inscrutability of a marriage, to private eyes working a baffling case in South Florida, to a teenager who assists her magician mother and steals from the audience, these stories are linked by mystery and by women who are at once vulnerable and dangerous, bighearted and ruthless—who do what it takes to survive.The characters in van den Berg’s stories are lost in the mysteries of the self and the world at large, an experience that feels ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Isle of Youth - Laura van den Berg

A well-researched and comprehensive guide to the pathways and routes around the coast of the Isle of Anglesey; contains colour photographs throughout. A new edition of The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path (ISBN 9781902512136). Third edition published published May 2013.

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''Andrew Gold is the new Jon Ronson. Smart, funny, brave and deeply thoughtful, The Psychology of Secrets is an absolute must read'' - Will Storr, bestselling author of The Status Game and The Science of StorytellingCult leaders, murderers, psychopaths – and you. Take a deep dive into the bizarre psychology of secrecy with Andrew Gold, award-winning investigative journalist and host of Heretics.We all keep secrets. 97 per cent of us are hiding a secret right now, and on average we each hold thirteen at any one time. There’s a one-in-two chance that those secrets involve a breach of trust, a lie or a financial impropriety. They are the stuff of gossip, of novels and of classic dramas; secrets form a major part of our hidden inner lives.Andrew Gold knows this better than anyone. As a public figure, he has found himself the unwitting recipient of hundreds of strangers'' most private revelations. This set him on a journey to understand this critical part of our societies and lives. Why do we keep secrets? Why are we fascinated by those of others? What happens to our mind when we confess?Drawing from psychology, history, social science, philosophy and personal interviews, The Psychology of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The dockyard at Portsmouth was founded by Henry VII, developing into a naval base that was essentially the nation’s most important military establishment. Here, in times of war, huge fleets were assembled and the harbour that lay alongside the dockyard witnessed the constant arrival and departure of ships engaged in convoy duties, blockading and attacking enemy ports or intercepting hostile seagoing fleets. In turn, it was a potential target for an enemy, for if the dockyard could be destroyed or captured, then the nation’s first line of defence, the Royal Navy, would cease to be effective. Sensitive to such a danger, successive governments built defence structures in and around Portsmouth as well as barracks to house the navy, army and marine personnel. As the firepower of guns increased and the nature of fortifications changed, so did the defences of Portsmouth, with these gradually pushed further and further back so that the forts and gun batteries would always ensure the safety of Portsea Island from either land or sea attack.In the twentieth century the defences were adapted further for the new threat of aerial bombardment or attack by submarine. This book will be of interest to all those who would like ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: simulátor a závodní, Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge 2 PC přináší závody na více než 60 km tratí. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Nezalekněte se závratné rychlosti, která vyžaduje dobré jezdecké dovednosti. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Otevřený svět TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge 2 PC přináší spoustu nových funkcí jako otevřený svět, přepracovaná fyzika nebo klasické motorky. Není vyplněn...

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Explores the long history of military encounters with UFOs, revealing hidden incidents of dogfights, nuclear interference, and mysterious confrontations with unidentified aerial phenomena.Military bodies around our planet have encountered, and even clashed with, UFOs, or as the U.S. military now defines them, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena – UAP. These observations and engagements have occurred for well over a century, at least, and on all continents.Different nations and cultures have had vastly different interpretations of the UFO/UAP phenomenon – from the Soviet Union and Communist China to the Western democracies. The UFO/UAP phenomenon has not diminished and has instead grown in proportion in recent years. It has now assumed the mantle of legitimacy in many countries: in government circles, the media, among the general public, even in the world’s militaries. What are less well-known, or even concealed, are the encounters our planet’s militaries have had with UFOs – some of which have proved fatal to both sides.There were reported clashes between UFOs and both Allied and German aircraft in the First World War. In the Second World War, sightings of what became known as ‘Foo Fighters’ were commonplace. After that war, UFO-related incidents increased exponentially, culminating in the wave of observations in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Meet Bumple and Little Mop: stars of a wild and wonderful new adventure from award-winning author and artist Helen Kellock.A story about finding courage through friendship, set on an enchanted Scottish island. In a forgotten part of the sea, there lies the Isle of Begg: its shores are wild and wonderful, with creatures of every kind... But there''s one little creature, called Bumple, who has no interest in the island''s wonders; she''d much rather stay put in her cosy home patch. It''s only when a mischievous little beastie crash lands in her world that Bumple begins to realize – a little bit of wildness can be a LOT of fun!

Objev podobné jako The Wild Beastie: A Tale from the Isle of Begg - Helen Kellock