Exeter Martin (13 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book explores the nautical history of some of our most common expressions in an entertaining and informative volume.As the crow flies'', ''chunder'', ''cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey'', ''three sheets to the wind'' - many terms like these are used in everyday English language conversation and writing. But how many landlubbers know that they derive from naval slang or know what the phrase originally referred to?The navy has helped to shape modern society and is famous for its traditions, quirks and nuances. It is distinctly different to wider society and nowhere is this more evident than in language. The naval community once had its own language, incomprehensible to anyone who was not a sailor, which described and explained his unique world. But on shore leave these men introduced their language to the populations of bustling ports and harbours and the usage slowly spread inland.Today through the mediums of film, television and music, naval slang has been brought to the wider public and has become fully integrated into the English language to point where many phrases are used by people who have no concept of their meaning. Presenting terminology thematically, this book provides a compilation of naval slang throughout the world, from terms relating to ship-handling and seamanship through to food and drink, discipline and insults.The text is further enhanced with original black line drawings that illustrate certain technical terms, such as ''splice the mainbrace''. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Avro Lancaster was the RAF's most famous and successful heavy bomber of the Second World War. Used predominantly at night, 'Lancs' dropped 608,612 tons of bombs in 156,000 sorties in the period 1942-1945. Some of these missions were incredibly daring notably the 'dambusters' raid of 617 squadron on the Ruhr valley dams in May 1943. The success of such operations was testament both to the rugged, reliable qualities of this amazing aircraft and the bravery and skill of the pilots, navigators, bombardiers, flight engineers and gunners that crewed it. They relied on their training and experience, supplemented by various pamphlets and manuals that were produced throughout the war. Supplemented with illustrative plans and diagrams, this fascinating pocket manual provides a unique insight into the wartime operation of this famous aircraft. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 'As the crow flies", "chunder", "cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey", "three sheets to the wind" - many terms like these are used in everyday English language conversation and writing. But how many landlubbers know that they derive from naval slang or know what the phrase originally referred to? The navy has helped to shape modern society. The navy is famous for its traditions, quirks and nuances. It is disinctly different to wider society and nowhere is this more evident than in language. The naval community once had its own language, incomprehensible to anyone who was not a sailor, which described and explained his unique world. But on shore leave these men introduced their language to the populations of bustling ports and harbours and the usage slowly spread inland. Today through the mediums of film, television and music, naval slang has been brought to the wider public and has become fully integrated into the English language to point where many phrases are used by people who have no concept of their meaning. Presenting terminology thematically, this book provides a compilation of naval slang throughout the world, from terms relating to ship-handling and seamanship through to food and drink, discipline and insults. The text is further enhanced with original black line drawings that illustrate certain technical terms, such as "splice the mainbrace". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito was a British multi-role combat aircraft with a two-man crew that served during and after the Second World War. It was one of few operational front-line aircraft of the era constructed almost entirely of wood and was nicknamed "The Wooden Wonder". The Mosquito was also known affectionately as the "Mossie" to its crews. Originally conceived as an unarmed fast bomber the Mosquito was adapted to a wide range of bombing roles. It was also used by BOAC as a fast transport to carry small high-value cargoes to, and from neutral countries through enemy controlled airspace.The book collates a variety of pamphlets and manuals on the plane that were produced throughout the war for the benefit of pilots and others associated with the aircraft. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Bargain book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. This Canadian discusses the "vagaries of the human state.the mind made world, and how it led us to our present condition." There is a remainder mark on top edge, else this is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book. The dust jacket in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or markings.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 214 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. No edition stated. Name of previous owner. The dust jacket is a little shelf rubbed and edge worn. Tightly bound and presented beautifully in cellophane. The text within the book is clear. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Condition: New. &Uumlber den AutorDr Martin Robson is a lecturer in defence studies at the University of Exeter. He is the author of several works of military, aviation and naval history including the popular Pocket Manuals on the Spitfire.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. &Uumlber den AutorMartin Stevens is Professor of Sensory and Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Exeter. His research has covered a wide range of areas, but much of his current work explores how animals change colour for camouflag.

Condition: New. Examines the implications of British government policy for the curriculum, the professionalism of educational practitioners, and the training and career options of young people. The book argues for a new educational agenda which takes account of globalization and provides intellectual investment. Series: Cassell education series. Num Pages: 224 pages, b&w line illustratio. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JNA; JNKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 169 x 17. Weight in Grams: 500. . 1996. Paperback. . . . .…

Condition: New. Examines the implications of British government policy for the curriculum, the professionalism of educational practitioners, and the training and career options of young people. The book argues for a new educational agenda which takes account of globalization and provides intellectual investment. Series: Cassell education series. Num Pages: 224 pages, b&w line illustratio. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JNA; JNKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 169 x 17. Weight in Grams: 500. . 1996. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Gebunden. Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Maritime history of the Seven Years War showcasing the pivotal role of the Royal Navy.KlappentextrnrnThe only naval history of the Seven Years War (1756-1763).