With the Second World War in Europe at an end, Britain was faced with the immediate responsibility to play her part in the occupation of a defeated Germany. As a near bankrupt country, the UK was hard pressed to maintain such a significant military presence on the continent and manage other commitments in the Mediterranean and Far East.As the immediate post-war years came to pass, Britain and other western powers found themselves reviewing their relationship with the key victor in ...

The subject-matter in this little book is the substance of a series of Lectures delivered before the Hat Manufacturers' Association in the years 1887 and 1888. About this period, owing to the increasing difficulties of competition with the products of the German Hat Manufacturers, a deputation of Hat Manufacturers in and around Manchester consulted Sir Henry E. Roscoe, F.R.S., then the Professor of Chemistry in the Owens College, Manchester, and he advised the formation of an Association, ...

The World of Millinery: 5 Classic Books on Hat Craftsmanship offers a captivating exploration into the age-old art of hat-making, weaving together a rich tapestry of techniques, styles, and historical contexts. This anthology presents a diverse array of literary styles and instructional methodologies, ranging from traditional handcraft techniques to innovative design concepts that have shaped the development of millinery. With a compelling collection that incorporates both historical treat...

Founded on 1 April 1918, the Royal Air Force has forged a distinguished operational record. As the first independent air force, the service also had to fight initial scepticism from the Army and Navy.The first CAS, Lord Trenchard, courted public support through a field of endeavour, which the RAF was perfectly placed to present: the air display. The first event was held at Hendon in north London in 1920. With the facilities to accommodate large audiences, essentially an airfield, a...

In "The Chemistry of Hat Manufacturing," Watson Smith delves into the intricate processes and scientific principles that underpin the hat-making industry. This book is a pioneering exploration of material science interwoven with practical craftsmanship, highlighting how chemistry affects everything from fabric selection to dyeing techniques. Smith employs a clear yet detailed literary style, utilizing diagrams and chemical equations to elucidate complex interactions, making the content acc...

Don't Confuse Authority With Leadership challenges the traditional notion that leadership is defined by titles and power. Authority alone does not make a leader. True leadership isn't about titles or power-it's about influence, vision, and the ability to inspire growth in others. Don't Confuse Authority With Leadership challenges conventional beliefs, revealing how great leaders develop the art of influence through trust, authenticity, and meaningful conne...

Archaeologist Watson Smith participated in such important excavations as the Lowry Ruin, the Rainbow Bridge-Monument Valley Expedition, and Awatovi. This volume gathers ten of his essays on archaeological topics--especially on Anasazi and Hopi prehistory.Contents:The Vitality of the Hopi Way: Mural Decorations from Ancient Hopi KivasPit House and Kiva Pitfalls: When Is a Kiva?D-Shaped Features: The Kiva at Site 4The Kiva Beneath the Alta...

During the plunging temperature of the early Cold War years the RAF found itself increasingly in need of a truly all-weather high performance fighter. There were two leading designs available as prototypes in 1951; the DH110 from de Havilland and from Gloster, the GA5. These were to become respectively, the Sea Vixen and the Javelin. Neither was a classic or a Beauty, but both operational during the 1950s. The Sea Vixen, hence the title, entered service with the Royal Navy and the Javelin,...

The formation of the Pathfinder Force in August 1942 produced a steady but certain change in the fortunes of Bomber Command. During the early years of the war, aerial photographs showed that less than one third of the aircraft were successfully placing their bombs with accuracy. There was a basic lack of navigational skills, as well as what came to be known in the RAF as the will to 'Press On'. These shortcomings were addressed, and the special force of elite aircrew, the Pathfinder squadr...

Voisin's classic is still in great demand, nearly three-quarters of a century after it was first written and published.The main point of it, that grass is more productive when shorn and given time to re-grow, is the core base of all the current popular works on rotational and "mob" grazing.A regular re-study of Voison's work brings new understanding and simplicity to anyone's grazing operation.The underlying basic to this work is that through manage...

Truly an example of engineering ingenuity born out of the desperation of war, the legendary 'all-wooden' Mosquito was perhaps the best twin-engined fighter-bomber of its size to see action in World War 2.The first bomber variant to enter service was the B Mk IV, initial examples of which were issued to No 2 Group's No 105 Sqn at Swanton Morley, in Norfolk, in November 1941. Considerably faster than the unit's previous Blenheim Mk IVs, powered by inline rather than ...

This early work on textile chemistry is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains details on the chemical technology of processes such as dyeing and bleaching. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in the textile industry. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the ...