By the spring of 1940, the phoney war suddenly became very real. In April Hitler's forces, invaded Norway and a month later began their assault on France and the Low Countries. The Anglo/French allies were routed. The British escaped to fight another day after evacuating the bulk of their armies at Dunkirk. When on 10 May Winston Churchill became Prime Minister he soon discovered that the nation's defenses were in a parlous state and a Nazi invasion was a very real possibility. By the end ...

Make sure you're getting the genuine article with this "well-illustrated" guide and "must read" for collectors of twentieth-century military memorabilia ( Antiques Diary).Written by a longtime collector, A Guide to Wartime Collectables tells readers what to look for when looking for authentic military items. From army badges to gas masks, this book covers the major types of twentieth-century military collectables. Arthur Ward shows what these item...

Hornby can trace its roots back to the very start of the 20th century and has since become one of the most iconic names in toy manufacturing, whose toys have delighted generations of children and collectors around the world. Its rich history is intertwined with that of many other famous toymakers, and today Hornby is the custodian of several heritage brands, including Airfix, Corgi and Scalextric. The Hornby Book of Collectable Toys vibrantly tells the story of their magical world of toys,...

Airfix is synonymous with plastic model kits. The brand name has virtually become a noun, occupying a special place in that lexicon of trade names alongside Hoover, Sellotape, Perspex and Aqua-Lung.Throughout the war years Airfix survived on government contracts for a whole range of plastic items and by virtue of Kove's tenancious apetitie for business and doing a deal. By the war's end Airfix was the market leader in plastic injection moulded combs in Britain. By the time Airfix had relea...

A "fascinating" guide to war propaganda of WWI and WWII, from "Loose Lips Sink Ships" to "Keep Calm and Carry On"—includes vintage images ( Firetrench).A Guide to War Publications of the First & Second World War is devoted to the printed ephemera that was designed to educate, instruct, inform, and entertain during the first and second World Wars. This includes soldiers' Field Regulations, updates airmen received about airborne early warnings, bomb...

Collecting Action Figures presents an alphabetical survey of each of the major toy manufacturers and the whole array of action figures they produced. Covering everything from old-school GI Joe and Action Man figures, including the fantastic toys of Louis Marx and Mego, right through to the game-changing Star Wars 3-inch action figures of the 1970s and 1980s, this is the must-have reference guide for enthusiasts and beginners alike. With over 200 colour photographs, it details the history o...

In this historical novel, Jonathan, son of Saul and one of the most widely admired characters in the Hebrew Bible, tells his own story, from his harsh and secret instruction in arms as a youth, through his father's sudden elevation to political power he did not want, to his father's decline into fear and madness with the appearance of the charismatic David. Despite being a hero of Israel's war to throw off Philistine domination, Jonathan lives an agony of divided loyalties: between his own...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dare to enter the unseen corridors of history—where secrets are buried, whispers linger, and the truth is stranger than imagination. Unbelievable Conspiracy Theories Vol. 6 rips away the veil, exposing the hidden powers and clandestine agendas that have shaped our world in silence. From shadow governments and secret societies to alien encounters, covert experiments, and cover-ups too vast to ignore, these pages hold stories tha...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Uncover the secrets they don’t want you to know. Unbelievable Conspiracy Theories Vol. 4 takes you beyond the headlines and deep into the hidden world of cover-ups, secret societies, alien encounters, shadow governments, and mind control experiments. Packed with shocking revelations and chilling mysteries, this gripping collection explores both infamous and obscure conspiracy theories throughout history. Whether you’re a skeptic or a tr...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into the shadows and discover what was never meant to be revealed. Unbelievable Conspiracy Theories Vol. 5 peels back the curtain on the hidden forces shaping our world—cover-ups, secret societies, alien visitations, shadow governments, and experiments in mind control that blur the line between science and nightmare. Within these pages you’ll find chilling accounts of both notorious conspiracies and forgotten mysteries, each one ra...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you ready for the truth? Explore mind-blowing conspiracy theories from alien cover-ups to political scandals. This gripping book reveals the unbelievable stories they don't want you to know.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step beyond the veil of official history and enter a world where truth and deception intertwine. This compelling collection of conspiracy theories peels back the layers of secrecy surrounding government cover-ups, secret societies, lost civilizations, and the paranormal mysteries that refuse to fade. Blending documented fact with shadowy speculation, it invites readers to explore the hidden corridors of power and the untold stories buri...