Wise Jon (115 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. box 16 5½"x8ĵ"; 376 pages; The binding and pages are clean, tight and square. There is no underlining, highlighting or margin notes. A used copy with normal reading wear. If you order multiple titles, I will combine them in order to reduce postage costs. If you have any questions, contact me before ordering for details. Contains the following: "Foreword" by Glenn Stout; "Introduction" by Leigh Montville; "Life and Limb" by Bruce Barcott; "The Things We Forget" by Chris Jones; "Alive and Kicking" by Gary Smith; "Inside the Mind of a .Genius?" by Matthew Teague"; Father Bear" by Wright Thompson; "The Free Agent Adjusts His Truss" by Bryan Curtis; "Running Scared" by Amby Burfoot; "2 on 5" by Thomas Lake; "The Ball That Just Won't Die" by David Fleming; "Commie Ball" by Michael Lewis; "Breaking the Bank" by L. Jon Wertheim; "Dropped" by Alan Prendergast; "Searching for Answers to a Painful Question" by Mike Wise; "The Source of All Things" by Tracy Ross; "Quarterbacks Built Here" by Paul Solotaroff; "Spartan Warriors in the YouTube Age, or, The Legend of Legend, Spider, and Science" by Stephen Rodrick; "Men Who Love Goons" by Patrick Hruby; "Royal Flushed" by Michael J. Mooney; "Untitled Mike Flynt Project" by John Spong; "Russian Revolution" by Ian Thomsen; "LeBron James's Magnum-Sized, Ultrashiny. Nike-Powered Lawn Mower to the Next Century" by Lisa Taddeo; "Where There's Smoke." by Mike Guy; "Rough Water" by David McGlynn; "Memories are Forever" by Todd Drew.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: DJ Fine. Jon West (illustrator). 1st Printing. Size: Large Octavo.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. 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: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 80 pages. (U.P.).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 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: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Contains many black & white illustrations. Seller Ref: M8992.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. From the first recorded mention of British ships protecting of fishing vessels in the late fourteenth century through to recent controversies over the change in emphasis to border patrols and overseas deployments, the story of the Royal Navy's 'Cinderella Fleet' involves many dramatic incidents; until now, however, there has never been a book dedicated to the subject. Naval historian Jon Wise's new work will rectify this omission. Historically there have been two main reasons why protecting fishing vessels was so important: first, fish have always constituted an essential part of the nation's diet while, secondly, fishermen have been an important source of skilled personnel for the Royal Navy itself. It is claimed that the Fishery Protection Squadron (FPS) is the oldest in the fleet, pre-dating the formal creation of the Navy itself in the early part of the sixteenth century, yet it still remains comparatively little-known. The Squadron's most famous operations were the 'Cod Wars' of 195876, but for six centuries it has been engaged in the many important tasks of protection and policing of fishing fleets, though more recently it has turned its attention to patrolling oil and gas fields, overseeing quotas and sustainability, and policing the ongoing disagreements over who can fish where and when. The author covers subjects as diverse as the battles with the Dutch for dominance in the North Sea, the protection of fishing on the eastern seaboard of America, and the role of the Squadron in the two World Wars. Containing many first-hand accounts, this thought-provoking narrative will be of particular interest to all those RN personnel who have served in the Squadron, and is set to become the definitive account of this vital but often unsung component of Britain's naval forces, and its impact on national life. AUTHOR: Jon Wise completed an MA in Maritime History at the University of Greenwich in 2007 and completed his PhD in Naval History at the University of Exeter in 2012. He has written a number of books on twentieth-century British naval history, including The Royal Fleet Auxiliary in Focus, Vickers Barrow-built Warships, and The Royal Navy in South America, 1920-1970, based on his doctorate, as well as articles and book reviews in Warship World and Ships Monthly. He has been a regular contributor to the highly-respected annual, Warship. He has also co-authored a three-volume bibliographic guide to the novelist Graham Greene. Jon lives in Herefordshire with his wife. 20 b/w illustrations The first full history of the Royal Navy's longest-running commitment. Will be of particular interest to former personnel, as well as to naval historians. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. soft cover, cover is in nice clean condition, 128pp, pages clean and fine condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition hardback, 2008. Original pictorial dustjacket near fine. Maroon cloth as new. Pages very clean & tight. No inscriptions. Illustrated. 138 pages.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardback. Condition: New. From the first recorded mention of British ships protecting of fishing vessels in the late fourteenth century through to recent controversies over the change in emphasis to border patrols and overseas deployments, the story of the Royal Navy's 'Cinderella Fleet' involves many dramatic incidents; until now, however, there has never been a book dedicated to the subject. Naval historian Jon Wise's new work will rectify this omission.Historically there have been two main reasons why protecting fishing vessels was so important: first, fish have always constituted an essential part of the nation's diet while, secondly, fishermen have been an important source of skilled personnel for the Royal Navy itself. It is claimed that the Fishery Protection Squadron (FPS) is the oldest in the fleet, pre-dating the formal creation of the Navy itself in the early part of the sixteenth century, yet it still remains comparatively little-known. The Squadron's most famous operations were the 'Cod Wars' of 1958-76, but for six centuries it has been engaged in the many important tasks of protection and policing of fishing fleets, though more recently it has turned its attention to patrolling oil and gas fields, overseeing quotas and sustainability, and policing the ongoing disagreements over who can fish where and when.The author covers subjects as diverse as the battles with the Dutch for dominance in the North Sea, the protection of fishing on the eastern seaboard of America, and the role of the Squadron in the two World Wars. Containing many first-hand accounts, this thought-provoking narrative will be of particular interest to all those RN personnel who have served in the Squadron, and is set to become the definitive account of this vital but often unsung component of Britain's naval forces, and its impact on national life.

Hardback. Condition: New. From the first recorded mention of British ships protecting of fishing vessels in the late fourteenth century through to recent controversies over the change in emphasis to border patrols and overseas deployments, the story of the Royal Navy's 'Cinderella Fleet' involves many dramatic incidents; until now, however, there has never been a book dedicated to the subject. Naval historian Jon Wise's new work will rectify this omission.Historically there have been two main reasons why protecting fishing vessels was so important: first, fish have always constituted an essential part of the nation's diet while, secondly, fishermen have been an important source of skilled personnel for the Royal Navy itself. It is claimed that the Fishery Protection Squadron (FPS) is the oldest in the fleet, pre-dating the formal creation of the Navy itself in the early part of the sixteenth century, yet it still remains comparatively little-known. The Squadron's most famous operations were the 'Cod Wars' of 1958-76, but for six centuries it has been engaged in the many important tasks of protection and policing of fishing fleets, though more recently it has turned its attention to patrolling oil and gas fields, overseeing quotas and sustainability, and policing the ongoing disagreements over who can fish where and when.The author covers subjects as diverse as the battles with the Dutch for dominance in the North Sea, the protection of fishing on the eastern seaboard of America, and the role of the Squadron in the two World Wars. Containing many first-hand accounts, this thought-provoking narrative will be of particular interest to all those RN personnel who have served in the Squadron, and is set to become the definitive account of this vital but often unsung component of Britain's naval forces, and its impact on national life.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Dust wrapper with a little edge & corner wear. Internally Very Good - Quick flick through pages could not see any issues, clean and tidy copy in tight binding. Unclipped dust wrapper will be fitted with removable archive acetate film. ** 847g ** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed. AANBE20850; Barrow.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback; very good in card covers. ; A selection of b/w photographs with captions. With historical introduction. ; 128 pages.

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 320 pages. 9.20x6.10x1.46 inches. In Stock.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 3 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A fine copy in a near fine dustcover. Some very light shelfwear to the dustcover, otherwise very crisp and clean internally. Please see photos.

Paperback. Condition: New. Illustrated. This book demonstrates the importance of the presence of the Royal Navy in South America. Historically there have been no treaty obligations and few strategic considerations in the region, yet it is frequently referred to as forming part of Britain's 'unofficial empire'. The role of the Navy in supporting foreign relations and promoting commerce is examined during a period of the twentieth century which is often associated with the decline of the British Empire.The Role of the Royal Navy in South America, 1920-1970 shows how the Royal Navy reacted to changing circumstances during the post-war decades by adopting a more pro-active attitude towards the imperative of supporting naval exports. It provides a scholarly investigation of this important peacetime role for the service and offers the first book-length study of the Navy's involvement in the region during this period.