Search Results: Titles starting with I from William Robertson

London: Oliphants , 1970. Hardcover. Good +/fair. The moving and shocking story behind the creation of the housing charity, SHELTER, written by one of its founder members. Devoid of political rhetoric or 'holier-than-thou' sentiments, this takes us into the real world of poverty and homelessness in Britain. A gritty and powerful account of neglect, yet raising hope for the future. Size, 19 x 12.5cm, 255 pages, 16 pages of b&w illustrations. Black cloth boards in fair pictorial dust jacket, showing moderate shelf-wear. Internally, good+: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Brian Trodd, 1989. Hardcover. Very Good/good. Comprehensive reference guide to the US Air Force (regular & reserve) as it existed in 1989, covering organization, bases, aircraft and weapons systems. Every major Command of the USAF is detailed, with tables of organization and breakdowns of individual bases and units. Here you will find information on every type of aircraft in the inventory at that time, both fixed-wing and rotary, plus missiles and space vehicles. There is even exhaustive coverage of budgets for various procurements: everything from jet fighters to pickup trucks. An informative text is complimented by stunning colour photos from the USAF's own archives, many never published before. Contains 256 pages, 31 x 255cm, and illustrated throughout with colour photos, drawings and charts. Blue cloth boards in pictorial dust jacket, one or two minor nicks in jacket, some crinkling to edges, otherwise in Good condition. Internally Very Good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Read More

London: Salamandar, 1983. Hardcover. Very Good. A magnificent full-colour directory of the world's modern spyplanes and electronic intelligence and jamming aircraft. Details over 80 different fixed- and rotary-wing types and Remotely Piloted Vehicles. An essential guide for all aviation and/or intelligence enthusiasts. Contains 160 pages, 22 x 12cm, with 150+ colour photos and illustrations. Illustrated, laminated boards in Very Good condition, no dust jacket (as published). Internally, Very Good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1995. Reprint. Paperback. Good. Detailed review of this unique theatre of World War II, on land, at sea and in the air, with its vast expanses proving every bit as formidable as the enemy. Here you will read about the armoured & infantry clashes between the two great opposing armies: Britain's 8th Army, notably under Montgomery, and the German Afrika Korps, led by Rommel Using extracts from memoirs, diaries, letters and taped interviews, we hear the authentic voice of men at war, from Britain and her Commonwealth allies. Contains 208 pages, 24 x 19cm, with over 100 photos, drawings, paintings and maps. Ex-library, front endpapers removed, some library markings. Pictorial card covers in Good conditon. Internally, Good: generally clean and unmarked in sound bindings.

London: BBC Books , 1997. Reprint. Near Fine/very good. To accompany the BBC TV documentary series of the same name. Follows the epic journeys of six unique animal travellers across land, beneath the sea, and through the skies. The animals featured are: a barn swallow; caribou calf; a short-finned eel; a monarch butterfly; a newborn grey whale; and a rattlesnake. Packed with fascinating details and stunning photography. Size 25 x 19.5cm, 192 pages, illustrated throughout with colour photos and maps. Blue cloth boards in very good pictorial dust jacket. Internally fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Travel Book Club, 1966. Book Club. Hardcover. Good/fair. The author and her husband, both scientists, were invited on an official tour of India in the early 1960's. This is the story of that visit, which looks at India with a scientific slant, though encompassing on the way much of the country's heritage and culture. First published in 1964. Contains 202 pages, 22 x 14cm. Red cloth boards in fair illustrated dust jacket. Jacket shows moderate shelf wear for age. Internally, Good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

New York: Harper & Row , 1989. Paperback. Fine. Very Good+/-. A fascinating collection of everyday gadgets from America's past, from the mid-1800s to the turn of the century. Designed to stir your brain-cells as you try to guess the function of each gadget, then turn over the page for the answer. Dozens of objects and hours of fun for readers of all ages. Size, 23.5 x 15.5cm, illustrated throughout with sepia tinted b&w photos and line drawings. Illustrated card covers in very good condition. Internally fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

Hong Kong: APA Publications, 1996. Paperback. Fair. Fair/-. Part of the well-known 'Insight Guides' series, this tells you everything you'd want to know if visiting Atlanta & Savannah, Georgia, USA. Chapters on culture, history, what to do, what to see, people, places, food, entertainment, getting around, etc, etc. Contains 289 pages, 23 x 15cm, and illustrated throughout with numerous colour photos, maps and artwork. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, front and back hinges reinforced with tape, some library markings. Pictorial card covers in good condition. Internally, good: clean, bright and unmarked in sound bindings.

Hong Kong: APA , 1992. Edition Not Stated. Paperback. Fine. Hong Kong: APA , 1992. Edition Not Stated. Paperback. Fine. Softcover. Edition Not Stated. Fine/- A lavishly illustrated travel guide to Cyprus: its history, people, culture, food, places and sights, etc. Contains 312 pages, 22 x 15cm, illustrated throughout with colour photos and maps. Pictorial card covers with faint diagonal crease on bottom/right, otherwise Fine. Internally, Fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Apart from stated faults, looks, feels and smells like new.

Hong Kong: APA , 1993. Paperback. Very Good. Very Good/-. Part of the lavishly illustrated Insight Guides series. Everything you've ever wanted to know, or might need to know, about travel to, and within, the newly independent Baltic states of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. Size, 22 x 15cm, 430 pages, illustrated throughout with colour photos and maps. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings, pictorial laminated card covers in Very Good condition. Internally, Very Good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Exceptional condition for ex-library example.

London: APA , 1997. Fifteenth Edition. Paperback. Very Good. Part of the lavishly illustrated 'Insight Guides' series for tourists and travellers. Everything you would ever need to know about the island of Bali: history, culture, geography, art, people, and practical tourist information. Size, 22 x 15cm, 285 pages, illustrated throughout with colour and b&w photos and artwork. Pictorial card covers showing minor shelf wear, otherwise very good. Internally, very good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Fine/---.

London: APA , 1996. Second edition. Paperback. Very Good. Part of the lavishly illustrated 'Insight Guides' series of travel handbooks. Everything the visitor would need or want to know about the history, society and culture of these attractive Caribbean islands. Contains 287 pages, 22 x 15cm, and illustrated throughout with colour and b&w photos, plus artwork. Ex-library, some library markings, pictorial card covers in Very Good condition. Internally, Very Good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Exceptional condition for ex-library example.

Hong Kong: APA , 1990. Paperback. Good +. Part of the lavishly illustrated Insight Guides series. Everything you've ever wanted to know, or might need to know, about visiting Sweden - history, culture, regions, travel, food & drink, etc, etc. Size, 22 x 15cm, 345 pages, illustrated throughout with colour photos and maps. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Pictorial laminated card covers in good condition. Internally, good-to-very good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

Singapore: APA Publications, 1998. First Edition Revised. Paperback. Good. Part of the Insight Guide series to the cities and places of the world. Tells you everything you need to know about the history, people and places to see and go, in Oxford, one of England's oldest university towns. Written by a panel of experts on the town and its history, etc, this is the full size version of the book (not the mini-guide). Packed with fascinating information and illustrated by numerous colour and b&w photos, plus graphics. An essential guide for the visitor, student, or even resident. Contains 274 pages, 22 x 14.5cm. Ex-library, with some library markings. Pictorial card covers with a few barely noticeable creases in the laminate, otherwise in good condition. Internally, shows minor remains of paper library label, otherwise very good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

Singapore: APA Publications, 1997. Revised. Paperback. Good/No Jacket. If you want to understand Los Angeles instead of being just another sightseer, this all-in-one book from the award-winning Insight Guide team provides a true insider's perspective. Local writers and top-notch photographers join forces to provide a good background reader, and on-the-spot companion and a scintillating souvenir of your visit. Contains 302 pages, 22 x 15cm, illustrated throughout with colour and b&w photos, maps and graphics. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Pictorial card covers showing very moderate wear. Internally, good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.. Card Covers. Good/No Jacket. 22 x 15cm. Ex-Library.

London: The Bodley Head , 1989. Hardcover. Fair/good. Fair/Good. The author's now classic in-depth look at the murky world of security agents and the dirty tricks they carry out in our name. He argues that most espionage is ultimately fruitless and asks, for instance, whether MI5's record on spy-catching can justify its frequent - and flagrant - breaches of law and civil liberties. He uncovers a mass of ineptitude and corruption behind some famous intelligence tales, including those of Geoffrey Prime's 15-year spying career, and that of Hilda Murrell, an active anti-nuclear supporter. Rusbridger spares no one, and no political side - MI5, the CIA and the KGB are all examined under the same critical microscope. A fascinating and essential read for Cold War historians and anyone interested in espionage and counter-espionage activities. Contains 278 pages, 24 x 15cm, with 8 pages of b&w photos. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library marks. Red cloth boards in Good illustrated dust… Read More

London: BCA , 1980. Hardcover. Good/good. Fascinating and accurate speculation on what might have occurred had the Nazis invaded Britain in July of 1940. Makes chilling reading when considering how near it came to happening in reality. Size 24 x 16cm, 223 pages, 32 pages of b&w photos, 12 maps. Blue cloth boards in Good illustrated dust jacket, internally Good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

Boston: Little, Brown , 1991. Hardcover. Good/good. Beginning with Edward Jenner and his battle against smallpox and concluding with today's cutting-edge research, this is the history of mankind's struggle against, and fascination with, these powerful organisims. Includes candid and colourful comments from leading scientists in the field and written in an accessable manner for the lay reader. A fascinating insight into a dangerous line of research that affects us all. Size, 24 x 165cm, 415 pages, 16 pages of b&w illustrations plus 10 line drawings by Kendal Morris and 1 map. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Blue cloth boards in good illustrated dust jacket. Internally, shows repaired binding, otherwise good: generally clean and unmarked in sound bindings.

London: Fourth Estate , 1993. Hardcover. Fair/fair. A shocking expose which begs the question, could British prisoners of war, captured during WWII and Korea and written off as dead or missing by their families, still be alive somewhere in the remote 'closed' areas of the old Soviet Union? Contains 310 pages, 24 x 16cm, with16 pages of b&w photos. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings, red cloth boards in fair pictorial dust jacket, internally shows some faint water stains on some pages, otherwise in fair condition: generally clean, bright and unmarked in sound bindings.

London: Michael Joseph, 1990. Hardcover. Good/Good. Philpot, Graham. This autobiography (why do they call it 'auto'-biography when it didn't write itself?) by Spike is an imaginative blend of fact and fiction, as enchanting as it is highly amusing. Beautifully illustrated throughout with period photographs and family drawings, the gentle and affectionate tone of this memoir marks a new departure in Spike's writing, and reveals the source of much of his renowned humour - his own family. Contains 243 pages, 24.5 x 18.5cm, and illustrated throughout with b&w photos and cartoons. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings, green cloth boards in good pictorial dust jacket. Internally, good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. -Free UK Shipping