Peter Smith: 170 books
by Scott Calef, Dan Dinello, Don Fallis
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2016
The Who were one of the most memorable and influential of the 1960s British Invasion bands—memorable because of their loudness and because they destroyed instruments during performances, and influential because of their success in crafting “Power Pop” singles like “My Generation” and “I...
Air-Launched Doodlebugs
The Forgotten Campaign
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2007
The V 1, or ‘Doodlebug’ or ‘Flying-bomb’ came into use in June 1944 and, together with the V 2 Rocket, was Hitler’s final hope in face of the advancing Allied forces sweeping across Europe towards Germany. Of the 8,000 that were launched within the first 80 days, some 2,300 reached the London...
History of Dive Bombing
A Comprehensive History from 1911 Onward
Language: English
Release Date: November 13, 2007
This is the incredible history of the dive bomber told from both official records and eyewitness accounts. It tears away the many myths and misrepresentations that surrounded this type of warplane and presents a truly original and detailed history, from the first true combat dive bombing by an RAF...
Cruise Ships
The World’s Most Luxurious Vessels
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2011
The stunning elegance and luxurious interiors of today’s vast fleet of cruise liners remains unrecorded in all but holiday brochures. This book gives a complete overview of the cream of these ships, today’s queens of the sea.
Each liner is illustrated and described with color illustrations...
by Peter Smith
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2007
This clear and accessible guide provides a comprehensive outline on how to convert your house into a more 'green' home. Buildings are the greates energy wasters and for those of us concerned about the environment, and household bills, this book presents the key design changes that we can implement...
Fighting Flotilla
RN Laforey Class Destroyers in World War II
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2010
The ‘Laforays’ were the largest, most powerfully armed and successful ships of this type to see frontline action with the Royal Navy in WWII. They were also the handsomest warships to see service and presented a perfect combination of power and speed. They were assigned to the most dangerous theaters...
Volunteer Tourism
The lifestyle politics of international development
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2015
Just a generation ago the notion that holidays should be invested with ethical and political significance would have sounded odd. Today it is part of the lifestyle political landscape.
Volunteer tourism is indicative of the growth of lifestyle strategies intended to exhibit care and responsibility...
Skua!
The Royal Navy’s Dive-Bomber
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2007
The Blackburn Skua was the first monoplane to be designed and built for the Royal Navy in the 1930s. As a result of continued debate, it became a compromise between the Navy’s desire for a carrier-based dive-bomber and RAF’s preference for a fighter. Despite being the first to shoot down a Luftwaffe...
Free Range Learning in the Digital Age
The Emerging Revolution in College, Career, and Education
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2018
With the emergence of the digital revolution, traditional educational assumptions and programs are being significantly disrupted. Historically, educational practices that attempted to bridge the gap between adults’ lives, college, and work were marginalized because our society was information-poor...
by Peter Smith
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2008
This is a highly illustrated history one of the most deadly types of atta aircraft. The torpedo bomber first appeared during the later years of World War One but served their most useful role in the Second World War.
The most famous attas include Taranto, where Fairey Swordfish destroyed the...
The PhD Viva
How to Prepare for Your Oral Examination
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2014
This indispensable book helps PhD candidates to understand the viva process and to prepare and present their work in the best possible manner. With concrete guidance, examples and activities throughout, it covers everything from the constitution of the PhD viva panel and how to prepare as the event...
by John Seaton, Peter Smith
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2013
The Global Maritime distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is becoming the all-embracing term for communication and data transfer between ship and shore, and ship and ship. It's a highly automated system of terrestrial satellite communications technology whose primary role is to maintain safety of life...
by Peter Smith
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2019
This updated all-in-one textbook for Pearson Edexcel A level Economics A combines revised topic-by-topic guidance with brand new material. This book:
- provides full coverage of all topics on the Edexcel A level Economics A specification
- builds confidence and essential quantitative skills...
by Henry Cowan, Peter Smith
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2004
A comprehensive summary of the vocabulary used across the building industry, from the preparation of an architectural brief, through creative and technical design, to construction technology and facilities management. The latest edition has several substantially revised entries as well as many new...