Villeroy & Boch have just launched new tableware range Artesano Original, a 32-piece collection crafted from a mix of premium porcelain, beautiful acacia wood, cork and slate.
Monthly Archives: April 2013
Great War Tank, Mark IV, Owners’Workshop Manual
This addition to the Haynes Owners’ Workshop Manual series follows the well-tested and popular format of concise text and lavish illustration, with some outstanding technical drawings and sketches, blended with an excellent selection of photographs, some from history and others shot in full colour of display and working examples of the subject to illustrate restoration and maintenance. First British tank marks the start of a century where the tank has been king of the battlefield and is still a potent element in warfare and in controlling civil disturbance.
Command Decisions, Lansdorff and the Battle of the River Plate
The author has provided a fascinating insight into the command decisions made by Landsdorff and the fatal result for him and for his command. The author has benefited from the broad spread of topics on which he has previously written. This includes some insightful titles covering from the Medieval period to modern times. These books have been released by a number of publishers. Many naval historians not only concentrate on naval warfare, but on one brief period of naval history. The author’s breadth of experience has combined with thorough research and been supported by a selection of well-chosen images in a black and white plate section. The story starts with WWI commerce raiding to set out the perspective that influenced decisions on both sides. The Graf Spee is described and both shortcomings and advantages are identified. The Montevideo period is covered, and there is a description of the status of the vessel from the German damage review. This is a moving story of success and failure, of good decisions and poor decisions. A very valuable addition to our pool of knowledge of an important naval action.
The Expedition book 1, Dark Waters, published in the UK and Rest of the World
The Expedition book 1, Dark Waters, published in the UK and Rest of the World
by jasonexplorer
After some distribution hiccups, I’m thrilled to announce UK and worldwide publication of Dark Waters, first in The Expedition trilogy chronicling the first human-powered circumnavigation of the Earth.
Company issues 2012 Corporate Sustainability Report; renews commitment to responsible growth, protecting environment, strengthening communities
BETHESDA, Md., April 26, 2013 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) continues to meet and exceed established sustainability goals as outlined in its 2012 Corporate Sustainability Report, released yesterday.
“We are committed to creating sustainable value for all of our stakeholders,” said Chief Executive Officer and President Marillyn A. Hewson. “From energy conservation and waste reduction to community outreach and diversity and inclusion, we are integrating sustainability into the fabric of our culture to make Lockheed Martin a stronger, more responsible and more successful business.”
Glyndebourne launches national art competition in search of the UK’s young, emerging artists
Glyndebourne has today launched its first national art competition inviting talented and aspiring young artists from across the UK to design the cover of its 2013 Tour Programme. The winning artist will see their artwork grace the cover of 10,000 copies of the Glyndebourne Tour Programme and be exhibited at Glyndebourne and participating gallery spaces this autumn.
Desperate Dan now available on android and iOS
In early December, Britain’s longest running comic, Dandy announced their move to digital after a 75-year run in print and launched online at www.Dandy.com. DC Thomson have just launched the app version of the digital Dandy which is available on android and iOS.
Personal touch is key to gesture control software
Gestures are easier to remember if they are users’ own design
Design-it-yourself gestures may be the key to future computer interfaces.
Looking forward to more powerful broadband
26 April 2013
The Redsat onboard computer, a key to providing next-generation broadband through far better signal quality and speed at lower cost, is ready to be added to the first SmallGEO satellite platform for launch next year.
Culture vultures – Monkeys found to conform to social norms
Human tendency to adopt the behaviour of others when on their home territory has been found in non-human primates.