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Hard a Tab Nab
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Tab nabs were the biscuits dished out in the mess rooms of ships in the merchant navy. If a helmsman was asked if the ship's helm was hard a-starboard or hard a-port, he often would reply, "e;Hard a tab nab, sir."e; Master Mariner J. R. de L. Inniss has spent a lifetime sailing the world's oceans, first as a boy seaman on the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious in the mid 1950s and then working his way up through the ranks of the merchant navy. He saw the great days of British shipping, and was able to adapt to the great changes that transformed the merchant marine during his long career. There were long hours of very hard work, hardly any sleep and, at times, atrocious feeding; but the seafaring life also lived up to its reputation for excitement and adventure, with a good deal of fun and laughter along the way.
Forever Take My Hand
￥73.48
Iris Therese Smith Reid was born in Grimsby in 1938, and she gives a vivid account of what it was like to be a child growing up during the war. It was a time of great hardship and sometimes terror as Grimsby was ravaged by German bombing raids during the Blitz, but Iris recalls many lighter moments too, the games she played among the bombsites and the memorable characters she knew. The second part of this biography covers Iris's working family life, most of which was spent in and around Grimsby. Now in her late seventies, Iris has spent the last sixteen years looking after her husband, Francis, who has vascular dementia. Part three relates how she and Francis have struggled with his illness together and how they continue to get the most out of life.
Angling Sketches
￥19.52
A collection of fables about fishing by fabled anthropologist Andrew Lang.
Spanish Festivals and Traditions
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This invaluable, time-saving resource provides intercultural ideas for every month of the year. For each festival and tradition you will find background information, key vocabulary, detailed lists of possible teaching activities and optional pupil sheets. Ideas range from making cards and reading/writing poems to playing game and cooking traditional recipes.
Compleat Angler
￥19.52
This fascinating and loving tribute to the sport of fishing by English writer Izaak Walton has long been regarded as an absolute classic.
French Restoration
￥29.33
When David and Doris Johnson restored a French mini-chateau, they learnt new skills, solved the mysteries of septic drainage, and excavated not only the ancient foundations, but the chequered history of the house itself. And through all this, and through new friends, they also rediscovered themselves. French property expert, Clive Kristen, records their adventures.
Up from Slavery
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The fascinating autobiography of late-19th/early-20th century African American educator, author, orator, and political leader Booker T. Washington.
Keeping Company with the Bishop
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I began writing this book as an outlet for the grief I was feeling over the loss of my dear friend Auxiliary Bishop Robert W. Donnelly. By utilizing the journal I had kept for eight years, I created a story of our times together. After devoting almost a year to writing this story, I realized I had something that was valuable to me and could be to others who might find themselves in similar situations. It is a significant story for anyone who has ever known and/or experienced the loss of someone through Alzheimer's. It is also a story that I hope will rekindle society's love for all of humankind whether it be the unborn with unknown possibilities or the oldest who have made countless and often untold contributions to society.
Caravan Revisited
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Two years have passed since Annie closed the last page of her journal, The Caravan of Love. In The Caravan Revisited her journal continues. But what became of that family living on the edge of madness? Did they turn their back on The Emerald Isle and go back to Newcastle after all? There's only one way to find out. Put the kettle on, stoke the fire and take some time out to peep inside the pages of Annie's Journal where you'll find the answers to your questions. Wherever they did end up, be assured it's a laugh-a-minute in Annie and Tom's house. Not! There's a brand new business venture on the horizon - followed closely by a worldwide recession, a multitude of mounting bills and debts, a few more nervous breakdowns, two Antarctic winters... and we mustn't forget the terrorists! But don't feel too downhearted. Annie doesn't. She's a fighter, a survivor with a dream of becoming a great writer one day! Will she ever save up enough change in that bottle to enrol on a writing course? There are some new additions to the family and loved ones aren't the only people to come and stay. There are also some visitors from the other side!Read 'The Caravan Revisited' and find yourself transported into the often deranged mind of Annie, who shares the good, the bad and the hilarious aspects of her daily life. Oh, and I forget to mention... there's even a new caravan!
Life and Times of Eccentric Yorkshiremen
￥98.00
They reckon you have to be a famous celebrity, climbed Mount Everest or lived through a war to write an autobiography. Well I haven't done any of those but I have written a musical, and had it performed on stage, appeared on TV and in national newspapers for various little escapades, and tried to live life to the full. People who know me call me eccentric or a touch bizarre and I have been described as "e;off the wall"e; (not sure of the origin of that or even if it fits). I have been called worse behind my back no doubt, but for better or worse the contents of this book are a bit of a record of what I've been getting up to in the past sixty odd years or so. You've picked this book off the shelf and read this bit so do give the inside a try. It's good for a laugh if nothing else. Although do remember. PLEASE DON'T TRY MOST OF THIS AT HOME
101 Amazing Nintendo NES Facts
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In this fact-filled installment in Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series, we learn 101 amazing facts about Nintendo's seminal NES, the most significant console in Nintendo history. The facts cover many areas, including the history, the hardware, game titles both rare and popular and some incredible information you probably never knew! Everyone from retro gamers who were there at the time to n00bz who think a PlayStation is Old School will find this excellent eBook jam packed full of fascinating trivia!
Formulas for the E6-B Air Navigation Computer
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Formulas for the Air Navigation Computer is written for pilots and air navigators at all levels of experience from the novice to the professional. The book is self-help on how to use the E6-B Air Navigation Computer. An E6-B Air Navigation Computer is a circular slide rule with a wind slide on the reverse side. It is dedicated to performing all calculations related to pre-flight planning and in-flight air navigation. Every pilot has an E6-B Air Navigation Computer, which is supplied with a very brief instructional booklet when the E6-B is purchased. However, the booklet only covers a few basic formulas, and many more formulas are required for passing the pilot navigation exams at various levels and, of course, for all operational flying. Obtaining all these different formulas from various sources is time consuming, as this author has discovered over the years. They are not readily available in one book. This is the reason for writing Formulas for the Air Navigation Computer; it is a unique collection of air navigation computer formulas. The formulas are written as they appear when set up on the E6-B Air Navigation Computer. A full description on how to solve each formula is included, along with a worked example and also the methods for using the wind slide to calculate wind triangle and other navigational problems associated with the wind slide. The book is easy to follow by the novice pilot and a convenient reference source for the more experienced pilot. The book is complete with all the formulas a pilot of any level should need to know. It is laid out in a simple way with over 122 formulas and methods, covering Time, Speed & Distance, Air Speed, Altitude Navigation, VNAV, One-in-Sixty Rule, Wind triangle Calculations, Wind Finding methods, Fuel Calculations, Pressure Pattern Navigation and more.
101 Amazing Atari 2600 Facts
￥19.52
In this, the first title in Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series, we learn 101 amazing facts about Atari's seminal 2600, the first truly popular home family computer games system. The facts cover many areas, including the history, the hardware, game titles both rare and popular and some incredible information you probably never knew! Everyone from retro gamers who were there at the time to n00bz who think a PlayStation is Old School will find this excellent eBook jam packed full of fascinating trivia!
101 Amazing Facts about Spiders
￥19.52
Do you know the difference between a spider-web and a cobweb? What are the two sections of a spider's body called? Which spider holds the record for the largest legspan? And which species wears the drained corpses of its victims on its back? All of these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook containing over one hundred facts, separated into sections for easy reference. So if you want to know the various uses to which spiders put their silk, or the origin of the tarantella dance, then this is the book for you!
Reminiscences of a Pioneer
￥19.52
A collection of fascinating memoirs of Colonel William Thompson, an american pioneer that fought in the Modoc War of 1872-73.
John Barleycorn
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A fascinating autobiographical account of the author Jack London's personal experiences with alcohol, both in its enjoyment and its addiction.
Heart to Heart
￥53.86
Heart to Heart is a miscellany of reflections, parables, photographs and memories.If we are to continue learning and growing spiritually as we go through life, we must take the time to reflect on our experiences. Few incidents are so small that we cannot learn by reflecting on them. Here Janet Walker shares thoughts inspired by incidents as diverse as a child walking on a wall, a game with a balloon, a visit to the snake house and a moment of panic as she crawled through a cave far below the ground.
Million Plus One
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Doctors called him 'the amazing man', consultants called him 'one in a million' and many others called him 'a blooming miracle'! On 4 August 2005 David Hughes fell while pruning a tree, and a scaffold pole fractured the side of his skull, causing serious damage to his brain. He wasn't expected to live. But David has been astounding people all his life. As cyclist, marksman, archer, designer and engineer he has always been a high achiever. Now with the same energy and drive David has disproved medical opinion and rewritten the text books. He is overcoming his injuries and his life is as full of achievement as it ever was.
100+ Fun Ideas for Modern Foreign Languages
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100+ Fun Ideas for Practising Modern Foreign Languages in the Primary Classroom contains 137 fun activities for developing oracy and literacy skills. The tried and tested activities in this book can be used to with almost any language. The author has chosen these ideas due to the positive impact the games and activities have had on the learning of another language. The inherent rationale behind each activity is that it is enjoyable, interactive and allows for as many children as possible at one time to communicate. With activities ranging from 'Clap if true' and 'Draw a monster' to 'Find Mr X' and 'Puppet mind reading', you will never be stuck for ideas.
Miaow There! It's Still Misty Out At Sea!
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Following on from her first book, Miaow There! It's Misty at Sea!, Misty, the playful grey and white cat, reveals further tales of life on board a cruise ship with her beloved owner, Sheila. In this new book, the mischievous Misty gives us another fictitious account of life at sea, experienced through the eyes of a well-travelled cat. As a result of her previous adventures, Misty has grown in confidence and knows exactly how to wheedle her way into getting the best service, the tastiest food and the most attention, giving the reader a fascinating insight into the devious mind of a cat. Through the many strange sights, sounds and smells and the interesting characters she meets, Misty gives you a charming and humorous account of living the high life on the ocean waves. With a foreword written by former MP and cat lover Ann Widdecombe, It's Still Misty Out at Sea will appeal to cat lovers of all ages and strike a chord with anyone who has ever been on a cruise.
How to Write a Novel in 90 Days
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This concise guide tells you how to write a novel by using a systematic approach to writing.This guide is written by an author not a 'guru'.A simple step by step breakdown of how to plan each day.No fillers and no theory, just the hard facts in a concise guide.There are many guides about writing novels on the market but how many of them are written by prolific published authors? The answer is 'not many'. How can anyone write a guide unless they have been through the writing process many times before? The simple answer to this question is they can't because they cannot feed on their own actual experiences to help another writer to avoid the mistakes and pitfalls.Most guides regurgitate information which they have picked up from creative writing books or sites.How can they give you advice when they have never sat down and focused on creating a novel which will sell, many times over?Writing a novel is the same as any other task we undertake as individuals. We have to learn how to do it in order to do it well. When you first learn to drive, you need lessons. No one walks into the kitchen and creates a gourmet dish on their first attempt. If you want a system to apply to writing a book, then you need to take advice from an 'author' who has taken years to develop the process via experience.
