The author has written, at times from the heart, about the joys, responsibilities and pain of becoming a smallholder. She has covered each of the major aspects of smallholding in ten chapters, followed by a very helpful glossary and further information.
Monthly Archives: April 2012
HMS Victory, 1765-1812 (First rate ship of the line), Owners’ Workshop Manual
The story of this extraordinary ship is told very ably by the author and lavishly illustrated with fine colour photographs and excellent drawings and sketches. In addition to describing the methods of construction, the author has included much detail on the work to maintain and preserve Victory. It is difficult to imagine any self-respecting private library not including a copy of this Owners’ Workshop Manual. No other work has captured the full history of this outstanding warship and provided an anatomy of great detail and clarity. If a novice in naval history was restricted to buying just one book, this is the book to buy. Highly commended.
FX4 Black Cab, 1958-1997 (Austin FX4, FL2, Carbodies FX4, FLs FX4R, FX4S-Plus, Fairway, Fairway Driver), Enthusiasts’ Manual
The London Black Cab became an international icon. Many people have a mental picture of one type of vehicle and are oblivious to the number of different types and manufacturers. This latest Enthusiasts’ Manual from Haynes provides a comprehensive account of the development of a number of types of London Black Cab between 1958 and 1997
Gamp VC
The author follows the life and career of a controversial Royal Navy submariner who achieved flag rank, was awarded the highest British military honour, and who has been accused, after his death, of a war crime.
USAAF Fighter Stories
A reissue of a book published originally in 1997. This compliments the 8th Air Force Bomber stories by the same author with photographs from the late Russ Zorn. The author has collected together a selection of stories that collectively paint a picture of the air war for American fighters pilots posted to England.
Eight Air Force Bomber Stories
This book comprises a collection of gripping stories about the USAAF 8th Air Force based in East Anglia. It is illustrated by poignant photographs, many rare and rescued from destruction. This insight into the events and the people will enthral enthusiasts and bring to life the courage and determination of the young men who fought in the greatest aerial battle.
Faster Than Sound
This is an enlarged and updated book now published by Haynes and written by a leading aviation writer. Any aircraft book that has Bill Gunston as the author comes with solid authenticity. The author has a command of his subject from a lifetime of experience.
Flights of Terror, Aerial hijack and sabotage since 1930
This is the second edition of a book originally published in 1997 and has been updated and expanded. For many, aircraft hijacking and sabotage is a relatively recent phenomena connected with Arab terrorism. As his book demonstrates, it is risk that dates back to the early days of passenger aircraft.
Sherman Tank, 1941 onwards all M4 variants), Owners’ Workshop Manual
Lavish illustration with photographs, drawings and sketches matches concise and highly informative text. The Sherman is an interesting subject because there are still numbers of this famous armoured vehicle in various stages of restoration and the prospect that unrestored examples may still exist, together with stocks of spares still to be discovered at the back of some dusty warehouse.