There was a German bomber flying right towards us – a Dornier, one of their biggest. It was so low we could see the pilot flying it and the gunner in the nose of the bomber pointing his machine gun at us…Schoolboy in Kent, during the Battle of BritainMy legs pressed harder around my father's waist; my arms nearly choked him. The humming of Japanese aircraft was loud enough for everyone to hear now, and panic spread like ink on a blotter.Child saying ...

Ever wondered what it truly felt like to be in the heart of the Battle of Britain?John Willis presents an absorbing account of World War II's Battle of Britain, casting a spotlight on the brave pilots, diligent intelligence officers, and everyday heroes involved. The book is a testament to human resilience, as it uncovers the personal struggles, victories, and emotions of those at the forefront of this historical event.Can the pilots overcome their personal struggles and th...

Dive into the daring deeds of wartime pilots in the throes of World War II.Our story centres on Geoffrey Myers, an intelligence officer with the RAF 257 Squadron during the Battle of Britain. He's a dedicated serviceman, but also a husband fearing for his wife's safety in German-occupied France.Can Geoffrey and his squadron overcome the relentless challenges of war? And will he find out what happened to his wife, hidden away in occupied France?For Geoffrey, it's not...

Ever wondered about the untold stories of bravery and resilience during World War II?Penned by esteemed author and documentary maker John Willis, this poignant narrative unveils the harrowing experiences of British and Australian POWs in Japan during World War II. It's a tale of resilience, camaraderie, and the indomitable human spirit under the shadow of the devastating atomic bombing of Nagasaki.Will the POWs endure the brutalities of war and survive the horrors of the at...

Geoffrey Page was one of the most remarkable fighter pilots of World War Two. Shot down in a fireball during the Battle of Britain his hands were burnt to the bone and his face badly charred. Despite his horrific injuries Page went onto fly at D-Day, the Battle of Normandy, and Arnhem. On appointment in 1944 he was the youngest Wing Commander in the RAF, aged 24.During two years in hospital under the care of the legendary pioneering surgeon Archibald McIndoe he endured fifteen pain...

**Brought to you by Penguin.Read by the author, with Christine Kavanagh, Rosina Aichner, Laurence Dobeisz, Joe Jameson, Conor Macleod, Jamie Zubairi, Ayesha Antoine, Naruto Komatsu, Alfie Thompson, Chris Thompson, Nile Faure-Bryan, Sam Heaton, Michael Pender, Brónagh Grace and Ru Merritt.**There was a German bomber flying right towards us – a Dornier, one of their biggest. It was so low we could see the pilot flying it and the gunner in the nose of the bomber pointing h...

From the birth of modern industry, to winning WWII, to Japan’s Economic Miracle, W. Edwards Deming helped shape some of the most profound moments in modern history. Deming, an American engineer and statistician, is widely recognized for his contributions to the field of quality management. But his teachings go beyond quality management; they influence not only how we work today, but also how we can continue to succeed into the future.Part business history, part biography, part jour...

Did you know that the food flamingos eat colors their feathers? Flamingos often stand on just one leg. Discover more about thesebrightly colored birds in A Flamingo’s World.

Did you know that a reindeer’s ankles make a clicking sound when it walks? Reindeer have wider feet than any other deer. Discovermore about these cold-weather herbivores in A Reindeer’s World.

Did you know that a reindeer’s ankles make a clicking sound when it walks? Reindeer have wider feet than any other deer. Discover more about these cold-weather herbivores in A Reindeer’s World.

Did you know that the food flamingos eat colors their feathers? Flamingos often stand on just one leg. Discover more about these brightly colored birds in A Flamingo’s World.

At 11.02 am on an August morning in 1945 America dropped the world's most powerful atomic bomb on the Japanese port city of Nagasaki. The city was flattened, and more than 70,000 Japanese citizens were killed. Among the horrific scenes were also hundreds of Allied British, Australian, American and Dutch prisoners of war, working as forced labourers in the shipyards and factories of Nagasaki. This book tells their remarkable untold stories - from the bloody battles of the Malayan jungle, to...