The publisher has established a fine series of pocket-books and pocket manuals. This new book forms part of that series and in a way is difficult to review. It is priced aggressively, even though a hard back binding has been employed to allow it to survive frequent handling. That and the convenient size makes it very suitable as a gift to a young boy or girl who is developing an interest in the subject. It is also a low enough price that a young person could afford to buy a copy. However, it contains such a wealth of information that is a comprehensive review of its subject, that it makes a very worthy addition to even the most sophisticated library of a dedicated enthusiast.
Monthly Archives: November 2013
The Lifeboat, Courage on Our Coasts
This is an outstanding photo essay of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. The photographer is also a crew member of the Torbay lifeboat which may explain why these photographs are so compelling. Any writer or photographer needs a special understanding and identification with the subject to step above the ordinary. Each picture paints a story and what an amazing story each is. HRH Prince William Duke of Cambridge has written the foreword and as an RAF SAR Helicopter pilot based at RAF Valley, he has had direct experience of working with RNLI crews in some testing conditions.
Birmingham experts use digital technology to rediscover secrets of “lost jewels”
The Goldsmiths’ Centre – the home for goldsmiths – will provide the venue to rediscover the “lost” skills of 17th century jewellery-makers and highlight how modern technology has helped rediscover the past.
NEW MUSEUMS IN TURKEY
LONDON (18 November 2013) — A new museum showcasing previously unseen mosaics has recently opened in the southern province of Hatay. With this new larger museum for Hatay, these mosaics are now able to be viewed after their careful restoration. There is also an archaeologically significant collection of old Hatay coins on display. The ancient settlements of Ucagizli Cave and the mounds of Tell Tayinat and Accana have been reconstructed inside the museum.
Certificate of Merit for The Great Trade Routes
The Great Trade Routes by Philip Parker
The team Great Trade Routes coverat Conway would like to extend our congratulations to Philip Parker, who won a Certificate of Merit for The Great Trade Routes at the Mountbatten Media Awards last week. The annual awards are hosted by the Maritime Foundation and celebrates contributions to creating public awareness of maritime matters..
Gran Turismo®6 to be unveiled at Ronda and Ascari in Spain
London, 18 November 2013: Gran Turismo®6 for PlayStation®3 will be revealed to the world on Monday, 2 December at a special media event. Kazunori Yamauchi, President of Polyphony Digital Inc and creator of the Gran Turismo series, will reveal full details of the game at the two-day event to be held in the city of Ronda in southern Spain and at the nearby Ascari Race Resort, a track that will feature in the new game due for release on 6 December.
THE WARREN CLASSIC CAR SHOW TO RETURN TO ESSEX IN 2014
THE WARREN CLASSIC CAR SHOW TO RETURN TO ESSEX IN 2014
· Saturday 10 May 2014
The Warren Classic Car Show firmly established itself in 2013 as one of the key events on Essex’s summer social calendar and started the annual round of classic car concours events. It attracted thousands of visitors to a celebration of classic and supercars at The Warren Golf & Country Club near Maldon. The event will return in 2014 on Saturday 10 May to the beautiful and historic 350 acre estate, offering fantastic all-day entertainment for the whole family.
ABU DHABI ART 20 – 23 November 2013
Lalla Essaydi, Bullets Revisited #3, 2012, chromogenic print, triptych, 101.6 x 228.6 cm
We warmly welcome you to ABU DHABI ART at the UAE Pavilion in the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, Booth H2-19.
Back in Print !!! An Absorbing Interest. The America’s Cup A History 1851-2003
Reprinted by overwhelming demand!!!
Now down to the last 150 copies of this magnificent work, order now…
This 2-volume limited edition proved to be the publishing success of 2007. The coveted slip-case edition has become a collector’s item as important to the history of the Cup, as Lawson’s original ‘History of the America’s Cup’ published in1901. All copies of ‘An Absorbing interest’ were quickly snapped up and now, due to constant demand, the decision has been taken to reprint a further 500 copies.
CARIBBEE Signings
CARIBBEE Signings
by BigJules
It’s always an enjoyable time for me when a new book comes out and I travel around various bookstores meeting readers