This is the story of one of the most distinctive aircraft of its time, known simply as Concorde. This iconic supersonic airliner made its mark in the field of commercial air transport and was the result of a remarkable collaboration between the governments and aviation industries of Britain and France.It charts how the aircraft was taken from the early drawing board ideas after World War II to the prototype versions built at the production lines of Filton and Toulouse. Concorde wen...

This is the story of how R J Mitchell’s design for a single-engined fighter became the legend that is the Spitfire. Earning both admiration and gratitudefor its exploits in the Battle of Britain over the southern skies of England in the summer of 1940 against the overwhelming might of the German Luftwaffe, this amazing aeroplane went on to become a versatile and adaptable asset that earned it the accolade of being the best fighter aircraft of WWII.Not just an air-defence fi...

It is generally accepted that the Spitfire was not only a great fighter aircraft but was also a symbol of Britain’s defiance of the Luftwaffe in the early years of WWII. Britain had been slow to react to German rearmament in the 1930s. Since WWI, the RAF’s front-line aircraft were mainly used in the colonial policing role where their (mostly) 1920s technology was not an issue.However, the political appeasement of Hitler’s Germany and subsequent lack of realisation had left the RAF ...

In ancient times the term “hero” was used to describe those who displayed great courage in danger or adversity. Later, it was used to describe those who performed acts of extreme bravery or courage for the greater good of humanity, often to the point of self-sacrifice.Since the time when man first took to the skies there have been many instances of heroic acts that have taken place in the air. Some of these events occurred in times of conflict, while others took place in more peace...

‘Brilliant, vulnerable and hilarious. Sashi Perera has given us a comedy, a tragedy, a memoir, a polemic and an instruction manual on self-forgiveness. I laughed and cried, often at the same time.’ SHANKARI CHANDRAN'This book is chaos. This book is laughter and love. This book is a friend. Give it to someone who struggles, to someone you love, someone who needs to forgive themselves. Give it to you. I adored it.' FREDRIK BACKMAN'Thi...

Sri Lanka is a tropical island in the Indian Ocean known then as 'Serendipity' or the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean' to the ancient travelers of the west. Since that time Sri Lanka has been famous for spices, tea, coconut, and precious gems. Its mystical beauty that spreads from the golden beaches to the hills with tea plantations gives a natural diversity to the native foods. This collection of recipes, passed down for generations, show how tasteful dishes could be made using coconut milk, h...

Khalid, a fifteen-year-old Muslim boy from Rochdale, is abducted from Pakistan while on holiday with his family. He is taken to Guantanamo Bay and held without charge, where his hopes and dreams are crushed under the cruellest of circumstances. An innocent denied his freedom at a time when Western boys are finding theirs, Khalid tries and fails to understand what's happening to him and cannot fail to be a changed young man.

Cooking Seafood is a short collection of authentic Sri Lankan recipes which include crab curry, shrimp curry, yellow fish curry, yet it's bolstered with mouth-watering innovations such as fried anchovies and deviled salted dried fish. These simple straightforward recipes and stories of Sri Lankan life will help cooks all over the world bring their families together around the table throughout the year.Sri Lanka is a tropical island in the Indian Ocean known as 'Serendipity' or the ...

A Dragon’s Gentle Heart: A Tale of Friendship and Finding Your Power.Meet Puff, a lovable little dragon who just wants to breathe fire like all the others. But no matter how hard he tries, all that comes out is a tiny cloud of chilly mist. The other kids tease him, and Puff feels sad and discouraged. His best friend, Toby, knows that being different isn't a bad thing. When a sudden fire threatens to destroy their peaceful village, Puff discovers th...

Fifteen-year-old Aaron lives amongst the rubbish piles in the slums of Cairo.His job? To collect broken glass.His life? Wasted.His hope? To find a future he can believe in . . .

No one seems to think of the real value drivers of a Marketplace unless everyone is trying to increase the Marketing and Promotional activities while aligning them to enhance customer experience without looking at the real value drivers or the core benefits a customer or a vendor seek from a Marketplace Concept which is emerging with the advancement of technology and widespread growth in conglomerate and e-commerce industries. The Article will look at the core concepts of Marketplace, comp...

"Run Away Rover," is based on a true story about a dog rescued from the shelter by twin girls. The author Shyamali Perera, lovingly depicts a tale of a runaway dog being rescued, being found, finding a home, and forming a bond with two little girls. Anyone who has ever loved and lost a dog will cherish this heartwarming story featuring exquisite artwork.