Search Results: Authors starting with P from William Robertson

Lymington: Nautical Publishing , 1970. Hardcover. Fair/fair. 700g. Detailed analysis of the 1968 single-handed transatlantic yacht race, by one of the competitors. After several boats were damaged or sunk after encountering icebergs, hurricanes and fog, the race organizers were criticised for their choice of route. Questions were asked, such as, were the risks to competitors and rescuers alike justified? How did each skipper, and each boat, face up to the many hazards encountered? The author addresses these questions, and more, in this definitive account. Size, 22 x 14cm, 184 pages, 16 b&w photos, numerous drawings, diagrams, maps and tables. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Red cloth boards in fair illustrated dust jacket. Internally, fair: shows ocassional light stains, but generally clean, bright and unmarked in sound bindings.

London: Chapmans , 1992. Paperback. Very Good. Very Good/-. Whilst working as a nurse in Baghdad in 1989 the author and her friend, 'Observer' journalist Farzad Bazoft, were arrested and accused of spying. After 6-months detention in appalling conditions, Farzad was executed and Daphne sentenced to a further 15-years. This is the story of her year in an Iraqi prison before being released, thanks to the tireless pressure put upon the authorities by Daphne's sister, Michelle. A remarkable and moving story of courage and optimism in the face of unimaginable odds. Size, 23 x 15.5cm, 202 pages. Pictorial card covers in Very Good condition. Internally, Very Good+: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Robert Hale , 1990. Hardcover. Good/good. The memoirs of a British nurse in the Western Desert during World War II. Size, 22 x 14.5cm, 171 pages, 8 pages of b&w photos. Ex-library, front endpapers removed, some library markings. Black cloth boards in good pictorial dust jacket. Internally, good: clean, bright and unmarked in sound bindings.

Shrewsbury: Airlife, 1989. Hardcover. Fine/fine. Comprehensive history of US Coast Guard use of aircraft, from its inception right up to publication date, with a glimpse of what was to come in the 'future'. Every fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and airship type ever used by the USCG is covered in great detail and illustrated with many clear photographs. The twelve chapters take a close look at such topics as the World War II era; the introduction of helicopters; the Coast Guard in Alaska; Search & Rescue; and the use of the C-130 Hercules, etc. Today, the USCG uses aircraft to conduct a wide range of missions, from anti-drug and pollution patrols, to Search & Rescue, and the International Ice Patrol (created to safeguard against another 'Titanic'-type disaster). The types used in this work are fully covered in this remarkable volume. A fascinating read for Coast Guard and/or aviation enthusiasts in general.… Read More

A beautiful collection of photographs, with accompanying text, which illustrates some of the finest examples of the 'old English village'. Provides a visual time capsule of an architectural style, and way of life, that all too often gets swallowed up and forgotten in this modern world. One to browse beside a roaring fire on a winter's day, with a small glass of something in hand, possibly.

London: BCA, 1976. Reprint. Hardcover. Near Fine/near fine. Near Fine/near fine jacket. Hardback. A visual impression of the life and townscape of Regency and early Victorian London, as depicted by the Shepherd family over three generations. Here, for the first time, a cross-section of their work has been selected to bring out its strength and attractiveness, and the surprisingly high quality of draughtsmanship. A fascinating volume for art lovers, architects, or anyone interested in this historical period. Contains 116 pages, 28 x 22cm, and illustrated throughout with (mostly) b&w art reproductions. Beige cloth boards in Near Fine illustrated dustjacket. Internally, Near Fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Looks like new.

London: Harrap, 1971. Boards. Good +/poor. London: Harrap, 1971. Boards. Good +/poor. Revised & Updated Edition. Hardback. Billed as 'the original authorized version, fully revised and updated', this tells the story of the Cunard liner, 'Queen Mary' in vivid and fascinating detail. Every phase of the ship's career is covered; her planning, design and building; the grim years when she lay unfinished in Clydebank; the political struggle to bring work back to the deserted shipyard; the complexities of her launching; the true story of her name; problems with insurance; her maiden voyage; her collision with an escorting cruiser during WWII; Churchhill's war voyages; and the incredible 'Atlantic ferry' which shortened the war. Takes the reader behind the scenes of life on board - the crew and officers at work and the complex organisation below decks. Finally, we travel with her on her last great voyage, to her new home in Long Beach, California. There is a wealth of little-known facts in this… Read More

London: Ebury Press, 1996. First UK edition. Paperback. Very Good. Very Good/-. Everything you've ever wanted to know about this hit hospital TV series. Interviews with cast, production staff, advisors and consultants; special effects secrets; highlights from actual scripts; praise and awards for the show; glossary of medical terms; etc. Lavishly illustrated by stills from the show and special publicity shots. Size, 27 x 21cm, 120 pages, illustrated throughout in colour with some b&w. Illustrated card covers showing some minor creases, otherwise in good condition. Iternally, very good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

Wellington: Seven Seas , 1970. Hardcover. Good. A review of everything that makes New Zealand such a unique land: its history; people; geology; flora and fauna. Size, 18.5 x 12cm, 156 pages, 29 pages of colour plates. Pictorial boards showing only very slight shelf wear. No dust jacket. Internally, shows former owner's address on front endpaper, otherwise good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, 1990. Third Impression. Hardcover. Very Good/good +. Autobiography of American-born author who would become best known spokesperson/apologist for the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War. Full of telling political and social insights. Contains 324 pages, 24.5 x 15.5cm, with introduction by Brian Kahn. Blue cloth boards with navy-blue quarter-binding in good+ pictorial dust jacket. Internally, shows endpaper removed but otherwise very good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Headline, 2002. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A detailed look into the heart of USAMRIID (the US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases) and its struggle to respond to the post-911 terrorist threat from biological weapons. In particular it describes the controversial work of scientist, Peter Jahrling, to find a smallpox vaccine before terror groups can genetically engineer a super-resistant strain. The author worried us with his earlier book, 'The Hot Zone' - this time he positively scares us rigid! Essential reading for students of global terror trends and capabilities. Contains 310 pages, 24 x 15.5cm, including index. Blue cloth boards in Fine illustrated dust jacket. Internally, Fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Looks, feels and smells like new.

Madrid: Delprado , 1999. Reprint. Paperback. Near Fine. Reprint of a title first published by Osprey in 1996 as part of their Aircraft of the Aces series. Examines the early career of the Spitfire, especially the Battle of Britain period, up to the first fighter sweeps over occupied France in 1941. Covers design and development of the aircraft as well as tactics, with special section on some of the Spitfire 'aces' of the period. 12-page colour section of Spitfire profiles and pilots. A wealth of detail for modellers and aviation buffs. Contains 64 pages, 25 x 18cm, and illustrated throughout with b&w photos, colour plates, and b&w drawings. Illustrated card covers in Near Fine condition. Internally, Near Fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.