"Simply the best reference for any model maker" on the most instantly recognizable British battleships in history ( Warship World ).The ShipCraft series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeler through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sisterships and changes in their appearance over their car...

"Several pages of plan drawings are provided and there is also a very nice section on the varied camouflage schemes carried by these ships." — ModelingMadness.Com The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of popular warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject, highlighting differences between ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes an...

Widely perceived as a writer of cosy, old-fashioned mysteries rooted in the interwar years, Agatha Christie was in fact one of the most culturally engaged authors of the 1960s.Far from being a relic of a bygone era, Christie lived at the heart of Swinging London, travelled the world into her seventies, and produced novels that responded directly to the decade's most seismic events: the Cold War, decolonisation, the sexual revolution, youth culture, nuclear ...

The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sisterships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring colour profiles and highly-detailed line drawings and scale plans. The modelling section reviews the strengths and weaknesses of...

This fully illustrated guide to building model ships covers a variety of WWII era German destroyers with info on accessories and kits of various scales.The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeler through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sister-ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. Paint...

This fully illustrated guide offers historical context and step-by-step instruction for building and modifying Japanese battleship models.This volume in the ShipCraft series covers the two related classes of Japanese 14in-gunned battleships, originally built during the First World War but subsequently reconstructed. These ships are famous for their towering forward superstructure, usually described as a pagoda bridge, that they featured when rebuilt. The Ise-class ...

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through Ottawa, where every cobblestone street and iconic landmark tells a story waiting to be discovered? In this meticulously crafted travel guide, acclaimed author Robert Brown invites you to unlock the secrets of Canada's dynamic capital city like never before.Step inside the hallowed halls of Parliament Hill, where history comes to life against the backdrop of stunning Gothic Revival architecture. Feel the pulse of democracy ...

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the land of fire and ice with "Iceland Travel Guide 2024-2025" by Robert Brown? Immerse yourself in a world of otherworldly landscapes, where cascading waterfalls, towering glaciers, and steaming geothermal pools await at every turn. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time adventurer, this comprehensive guide is your passport to discovering the hidden treasures and must-see attractions of Iceland's diverse regions....

An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. The show's unconventional structure consists of Cathy, the woman, telling her story backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his story chronologically; the two characters meet only once, at their wedding in the middle of the show. Jason Robert Brown won Drama Desk Awards for the music and the lyrics after the Off-Broadway premiere in 2002 starring Nor...

The multiple award-winning Restaurant Manager’s Handbook is the best-selling book on running a successful food service operation. Now in the 4th completely revised edition, nine new chapters detail restaurant layout, new equipment, and principles for creating a successful business.

Previous to any knowledge I had received of the intentions of His Majesty’s government to follow up the mission of Mr. Ritchie and Captain Lyon, I had volunteered my services to Lord Bathurst to proceed to Timbuctoo, by nearly the same route which Major Laing is now pursuing. I learnt, in reply, that an expedition had been planned, and that Doctor Oudney and Lieutenant Clapperton, both of the navy, were appointed; and with these gentlemen, by the kindness of Lord Bathurst, I was, at my req...

Shiteration: Shit Happens, You Might as Well Learn From It is a laugh-out-loud guide to getting your act together—one mistake at a time.Robert Brown doesn’t sugarcoat anything. He’s been stupid, broke, overworked, and full of it—and somehow came out smarter on the other side. This isn’t your typical self-help book; it’s self-improvement with humor. It’s for the people who overthink, screw up, and still get back up anyway.Through blunt stories, bad decisions, and honest refl...