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Paperback. Condition: Good. The battle for the Pacific island of Peleliu in the autumn of 1944 is far less well known - even among US Marine Corps veterans - than Tarawa, Iwo Jima or Okinawa. Yet in the savagery of the fighting, the courage and determination displayed, and the casualty rates suffered by the units of the 1st Marine Division, it can claim to stand beside them all. Peleliu was a jinxed operation. It is arguable that it need never have been mounted in the first place, since the fast-moving situation in the Central Pacific removed any pressing need to occupy the Palau Islands. When the 1st Marine Division landed they came up against Japan's new defensive technique - a garrison determined to die where stood in deep, complex bunker systems. The predicted 'three-day quickie' turned into a bloody nightmare that lasted for 71 murderous days. Brought to life by the words of the men who fought there, the story of Peleliu is an epic of the Second World War.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Investigations into the causes of aircraft accidents have for decades focused on what happened and who did it - very rarely Why? It is the question Why? that David Beaty has addressed here, fighting the misnomer of 'pilot error' and propounding that the cause should be sought deeper inside human beings who make apparently simple human errors.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. High Tech - sometimes known as Structural Expressionism - is a style of Modern architecture that produced some of the most prominent and visually exciting buildings of the twentieth century: the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation headquarters in Hong Kong, the Lloyd's of London headquarters in London, UK, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, France. Extensively illustrated with photographs and diagrams, and accessibly written, High Tech Architecture - A style reconsidered discusses the intended meanings of the visual vocabulary involved in High Tech, and places the style in the broad context of other Modern architecture of the twentieth century. The book offers a balanced re-appraisal of the extravagant claims that have been made for High Tech, by its progenitors and by architectural critics, as an architecture appropriate for the built environment of the future.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Basic Jumping is a complete introduction for every horse owner and rider. It covers everything the novice needs including first jumping lessons, riding a simple course, and making your own jumps, as well as schooling over jumps, tack and equipment, cross-country jumping, show-jumping, and hunter trials. The book will enable the young rider to develop both skills and confidence in this area of riding. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From the leading authority on the subject, "Saddlery" is a comprehensive account of the range, scope and variety of articles available, all put in perspective within the context of their use.For many years a standard recommended book for examination reading, this completely revised, enlarged and updated edition will guide the student and horse-owner through the bewildering variety of saddlery, horse equipment and clothing, describing its construction, purpose and correct usage by means of the uniquely informative text, clear line illustrations and new colour photographs.With every conceivable aspect covered, and now including information on the use of synthetic materials, new bitting systems, the developments in saddle fitting, innovative riding aids and Western riding (and much more), this is the definitive guide to equipping horse and rider for every eventuality.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. This text provides step-by-step instructions for a series of feltmaking projects, from beginner to masterclass. It also provides information on sheep and wool, the historical and anthropological background to feltmaking, and its mythology.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Using the methods practised so successfully on her Intelligent Horsemanship courses, Kelly Marks helps the reader to overcome two of the most common problems encountered by horse and pony owners. In this book, Kelly shows the reader how to lead a reluctant horse. Her methods are based on kindness and basic horse psychology. She then goes on to demonstrate ways of loading a horse into a horsebox at any time and in any situation without causing stress or trauma to either the handler or the horse.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A guide to caring for and evaluating old wickerwork, this book offers advice to collectors on what to look for when buying wicker and where to find it; how to date wicker furniture; and how to detect reproductions and fakes.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good. This text is a guide to the weapons used in the years leading up to World War II and the six years of the conflict. The book includes rare photographs and detailed specifications of major weapons.

Hardback. Condition: Good. This text provides step-by-step instructions for a series of feltmaking projects, from beginner to masterclass. It also provides information on sheep and wool, the historical and anthropological background to feltmaking, and its mythology.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Making Stage Props is a book for anyone involved in prop-making who wishes to explore the wealth of materials and techniques open to them.

Paperback. Condition: Good. This is a guide to the architectural elements of all periods of history, from the more obvious buildings of the city centre to the monuments, nooks and crannies of the outer arrondissements. More than 2000 buildings, monuments, bridges and parks are included, with 58 walking tours listed.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. This book include over 250 photographs are included in this book, to enable readers to recognize good conformation. Defects, as well as desirable qualities, are clearly shown in a top-to-tail study which also takes in type, balance, movement and likely performance. Feet and legs are dealt with in detail and there is a unique section dealing with the teeth and ageing both in diagrams and photographs. …

Hardback. Condition: Good. This book include over 250 photographs are included in this book, to enable readers to recognize good conformation. Defects, as well as desirable qualities, are clearly shown in a top-to-tail study which also takes in type, balance, movement and likely performance. Feet and legs are dealt with in detail and there is a unique section dealing with the teeth and ageing both in diagrams and photographs.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Any rider who has tangled at all seriously with the task of discovering the deep mysteries of horsemanship will readily be able to identify with this account of the author's journey through the bowels of Equestrian Hades, in his search for truth about the horse. The author shares his personal experiences of the unconventional and divergent paths he has travelled. From the ancient masters of horsemanship to modern international trainers, via the wisdom of the martial arts to basic psychology, he seeks out the common thread of fundamental values and attempts to apply it to his own riding.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Any rider who has tangled at all seriously with the task of discovering the deep mysteries of horsemanship will readily be able to identify with this account of the author's journey through the bowels of Equestrian Hades, in his search for truth about the horse. The author shares his personal experiences of the unconventional and divergent paths he has travelled. From the ancient masters of horsemanship to modern international trainers, via the wisdom of the martial arts to basic psychology, he seeks out the common thread of fundamental values and attempts to apply it to his own riding.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. At the start of the Second World War there were estimated to be 75,000 'enemy aliens' living in Britain, each a potential security risk. To screen these, Enemy Alien Tribunals were set up, with the first tribunal judging only 569 cases serious enough to warrant internment. The Isle of man was chosen as somewhere secure enough to hold them. But when Italy entered the war in 1940, the tribunals' workload grew an, by the end of the year, the number of enemy aliens on the island had risen to 14,000.Who wee these internees? How did they cope with being interned? Did any try to escape? What was daily life like inside the camps? How great a risk did they really pose?With the use of diaries, newspapers and personal testimonies, Island of Barbed Wire looks at the selection, arrival, living conditions and, ultimately, repatriation, of the internees. Their lives and the live of the Manx people they came into contact with would never be the same when this popular holiday isle was transformed into an internment camp for the duration of the war. And even now the question remains - was the policy of internment ever justified.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Sir William Wallace was one of the greatest heroes in the story of Scotland's long struggle for independence from the English yoke. D.J. Gray probes the character and life of this resolute, at times pitiless, warrior. Wallace raised a people's army to fight against the forces of Edward I. His victory at the battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297 resulted in his elevation to the status of Guardian of Scotland. However, Edward furious at the success of a man he regarded as a guerrilla, relentlessly pursued Wallace to his death. Remembered today as the architect of Scottish independence, Wallace's story gives a curious insight into the mind of the modern freedom fighter.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. This title describes and illustrates a further range of plants and insects of interest to the fly fisherman. Based on his drawings, the book aims to help the angler identify the insects that are active on the bankside, to enable him to choose the correct pattern of artificial fly to lure the fish.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Riding a Dressage Test demystifies the requirements for dressage competition at preliminary, novice and elementary levels. The international dressage judge, David Trott, explains in an easy-to-understand way exactly what the judge expects to see in the different movements of the tests. In addition, an example of each test movement is given, with comprehensive guidelines for riding the movements correctly. This book, together with its stable companion, Preparing for a Dressage Test, is essential reading for both trainers and riders and will help competitors to maximize their test-riding potential.…

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The battle for the Pacific island of Peleliu in the autumn of 1944 is far less well known - even among US Marine Corps veterans - than Tarawa, Iwo Jima or Okinawa. Yet in the savagery of the fighting, the courage and determination displayed, and the casualty rates suffered by the units of the 1st Marine Division, it can claim to stand beside them all. Peleliu was a jinxed operation. It is arguable that it need never have been mounted in the first place, since the fast-moving situation in the Central Pacific removed any pressing need to occupy the Palau Islands. When the 1st Marine Division landed they came up against Japan's new defensive technique - a garrison determined to die where stood in deep, complex bunker systems. The predicted 'three-day quickie' turned into a bloody nightmare that lasted for 71 murderous days. Brought to life by the words of the men who fought there, the story of Peleliu is an epic of the Second World War.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Drawn from research of all the raids on Berlin between November 1943 and March 1944, these are the stories of individual crews who flew on them, of those who returned safely and those who were shot down, becoming POWs or evading capture, either returning to the UK or remaining at large in Europe.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. An aggressive dog, whether large or small, baring its teeth and growling can be a terrifying sight. Dogs, like children, require boundaries and sound training in order for them to grow into sociable, well-mannered adults with a healthy respect for their fellow beings.

Paperback. Condition: Good. This text is part of a series of instructional sports books written by some of the country's leading sports coaches. This book on squash is aimed at players and coaches at all levels, and demonstrates the best way to develop and build the game. It emphasizes the importance of good technique, practice and training, and includes photographs of some of the world's top players in action. The author has coached many top international players, including Ross Norman and Lucy Soutter.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better player, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Open Water Swimming: A Complete Guide for Swimmers and Triathletes is aimed at all levels of open water swimmer, from beginners right through to competing professionals. It covers all aspects of the sport: its history and health benefits; a through introduction to getting started; a full discussion on training equipment and how it should be used; the safety and legal aspects of choosing a suitable location for swimming; acclimatization for both the beginner and the experienced swimmer. The author then goes on to explain in detail all technical aspects of open water swimming; sighting; drafting; turning around buoys; entraces, exits and transitions.…