British isles

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days "I have decided to prepare for, and if necessary to carry out, an invasion against England."--Adolph Hitler, July 16, 1940 Operation Sealion was the codename for the Nazi invasion of Britain that Hitler ordered his generals to plan after France fell in June 1940. Although the plan ultimately never came to fruition, a few sets of the Germans' detailed strategy documents are housed in the rare book rooms of libraries across Europe. But now the Bodleian Library has made documents from their set available for all to peruse in this unprecedented collection of the invasion planning materials. The planned operation would have involved landing 160,000 German soldiers along a forty-mile stretch of coast in southeast England. Packets of reconnaissance materials were put together for the invading forces, and the most intriguing parts are now reproduced here. Each soldier was to be given maps and geographical descriptions of the British Isles that broke down the country by regions, aerial photographs pinpointing strategic targets, an extensive listing of British roads and rivers, strategic plans for launching attacks on each region, an English dictionary and phrase book, and even a brief description of Britain's social composition. Augmenting the fascinating documents is an informative introduction that sets the materials in their historical and political context. A must-have for every military history buff, "German Invasion Plans for the British Isles, 1940" is a remarkable revelation of the inner workings of Hitler's most famous unrealized military campaign. Features Summary In June 1940, Hitler ordered his generals to organize the invasion of Britain under a plan codenamed Operation Sealion, drawing up a complex set of documents... Author Bodleian Library the Publisher The Bodleian Library Release date 20070901 Pages 88 ISBN 1-85124-356-9 ISBN 13 978-1-85124-356-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days "I have decided to prepare for, and if necessary to carry out, an invasion against England."--Adolph Hitler, July 16, 1940 Operation Sealion was the codename for the Nazi invasion of Britain that Hitler ordered his generals to plan after France fell in June 1940. Although the plan ultimately never came to fruition, a few sets of the Germans' detailed strategy documents are housed in the rare book rooms of libraries across Europe. But now the Bodleian Library has made documents from their set available for all to peruse in this unprecedented collection of the invasion planning materials. The planned operation would have involved landing 160,000 German soldiers along a forty-mile stretch of coast in southeast England. Packets of reconnaissance materials were put together for the invading forces, and the most intriguing parts are now reproduced here. Each soldier was to be given maps and geographical descriptions of the British Isles that broke down the country by regions, aerial photographs pinpointing strategic targets, an extensive listing of British roads and rivers, strategic plans for launching attacks on each region, an English dictionary and phrase book, and even a brief description of Britain's social composition. Augmenting the fascinating documents is an informative introduction that sets the materials in their historical and political context. A must-have for every military history buff, "German Invasion Plans for the British Isles, 1940" is a remarkable revelation of the inner workings of Hitler's most famous unrealized military campaign. Features Summary In June 1940, Hitler ordered his generals to organize the invasion of Britain under a plan codenamed Operation Sealion, drawing up a complex set of documents... Author Bodleian Library the Publisher The Bodleian Library Release date 20070901 Pages 88 ISBN 1-85124-356-9 ISBN 13 978-1-85124-356-3

Buy A Cheesemongers History of The British Isles (Paperback, Main) for R218.00

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Tied into the KS1 science curriculum, this book takes a lively, attractive look at British flowers and plants. Using lots of familiar examples, along with some unfamiliar ones, it's an accesible look at the diverse flora of the UK. Lots of photographs and small pieces of text throughout make the book a fun and engaging read. Features Summary Tied into the KS1 science curriculum, this book takes a lively, attractive look at British flowers and plants. Using lots of familiar examples, along with some unfamiliar ones... Author Lucy Beevor Publisher Raintree Publishing Release date 20180809 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4747-6386-3 ISBN 13 978-1-4747-6386-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days An essential guide to every species of tree found in the British Isles outside of arboretums This easy-to-use guide covers the 360 species of tree that are found in Britain & Ireland. Each species is covered in detail with information on how to identify, whether from a leaf, twig, bark or whole tree, plus extra information on where the tree grows (including a map), how high they grow, what uses the tree is used for and its unique history. Every species is also comprehensively illustrated with photographs of every useful feature - bark, leaf, seed, flower, twig and whole tree. Sample identification section: Silver Birch Betula pendula (Betulaceae) height to 26m A slender, fast-growing deciduous tree with a narrow, tapering crown when young and growing vigorously. Older trees acquire a weeping habit, especially if growing in an open, uncrowded situation. Features Summary An essential guide to every species of tree found in the British Isles outside of arboretums Author Paul Sterry Publisher Collins Release date 20080407 Pages 320 ISBN 0-00-723685-9 ISBN 13 978-0-00-723685-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Features Author Alan Avery Publisher Blackthorn Press Release date 20160401 Pages 158 ISBN 1-906259-45-3 ISBN 13 978-1-906259-45-7

 Book has some wear to spine but in good condition considering age. First published 1956 - Rare and collectable book !!

Hard cover with wear on dust wrap but overall in good condition. Shipping charges for SA only.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The North British Railway's West Highland Line, stretching from the banks of the Firth of Clyde to Fort William, opened in 1894, and was subsequently extended to the fishing port of Mallaig on the Atlantic coast in 1901. It is this latter part of the `Iron Road to the Isles' that forms the major part of this book, hailed as one of the most scenic railway routes in the British Isles. Steam trains returned to the Mallaig line in 1984, eventually becoming the celebrated `Jacobite' service. Now an integral and indispensible part of the Scottish tourist scene, the trains run from Easter to Christmas and the New Year, twice daily during the peak season. In this superbly illustrated portrait of the line, 35 of the UK's top railway photographers have contributed pictures to create a quite stunning pictorial record. The great variety of photographic styles, using the route's many glorious vantage points, provides a mesmerising mix of unforgettable images, not just of the steam trains themselves but also the majestic Scottish landscape through which they run. Features Summary The West Highland line, from the banks of the Firth of Clyde to Fort William and along the Road to the Isles to the Atlantic fishing port of Mallaig, is one of the most scenic in the UK and... Author John Hunt (Author), James Shuttleworth (Author) Publisher Silver Link Publishing Ltd Release date 20181019 Pages 208 ISBN 1-85794-536-0 ISBN 13 978-1-85794-536-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The Big British Quiz Book is the ultimate trivia challenge for anyone who believes they have the best British quiz brain. The questions cover all your favourite pub quiz topics, focusing especially on the British Isles, its history and culture. Test your friends and family with more than 120 quizzes to be enjoyed. All of the trivia questions come with multiple-choice answers, and topics cover everything from movies and TV shows to politics and history. Use this book to crib up for your next pub quiz or set your own! Features Summary The Big British Quiz Book is the ultimate trivia challenge for anyone who believes they have the best British quiz brain. The questions cover all your favourite pub quiz topics... Publisher Carlton Books Ltd Release date 20180712 Pages 256 ISBN 1-78739-144-2 ISBN 13 978-1-78739-144-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days One of Britains foremost printmakers, Norman Ackroyd CBE RA has spent a lifetime recording the coastal landscapes of the British Isles. A Shetland Notebook contains forty of his vivid landscape sketches in watercolour. Made in the open air, often aboard a pitching and tossing fishing boat, these lively, spontaneous works capture the unique atmosphere of these remote and beautiful islands. The notebooks unusual format is due entirely to the artist, who uses sheets of various types of paper torn to fit into a loose-leaf ring binder made from two pieces of wooden picture-backing; this he tucks into his coat pocket, ready for use whenever the need arises. His brief but engaging commentaries place each sketch in its context. Following the success of A Line in the Water, Ackroyds collaboration with the award-winning poet Douglas Dunn OBE, published by the Royal Academy in 2009, A Shetland Notebook is an essential purchase for all admirers of this most characterful artists work. Features Summary One of Britains foremost printmakers, Norman Ackroyd CBE RA has spent a lifetime recording the coastal landscapes of the British Isles. This title contains forty of his vivid landscape sketches in watercolour. Author Norman Ackroyd Publisher Royal Academy of Arts Release date 20140616 Pages 96 ISBN 1-907533-89-3 ISBN 13 978-1-907533-89-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Take a tour of the British Isles with this entertaining atlas and 300-piece jigsaw, with hundreds of animals, landmarks and attractions to spot. The sturdy box contains a vividly illustrated jigsaw of a map of Britain and Ireland, plus a 32-page picture atlas showing each region with towns and cities, rivers, flags and other details. Features Summary Take a tour of the British Isles with this entertaining atlas and 300-piece jigsaw, with hundreds of animals, landmarks and attractions to spot. The sturdy box contains a vividly illustrated jigsaw of a map of Britain and Ireland... Author Sam Smith (Author), The Boy Fitz Hammond (Illustrator) Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd Release date 20171218 Pages 24 ISBN 1-4749-3762-4 ISBN 13 978-1-4749-3762-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This concise and definitive guide presents all 45 bat species that regularly occur in Europe (of which 17 are known to breed in the British Isles). The extensive introduction details the remarkable biology of bats and explores the latest findings in bat evolution, behaviour and echolocation. This is followed by in-depth species accounts covering life history, conservation status and identification, including echolocation characteristics, and complemented by accurate distribution maps, with the book illustrated throughout with superb colour photography. Suitable for beginners, students, professionals or conservationists alike, Bats of Britain and Europe is the authoritative field guide for bat watchers - an essential reference for every bat enthusiast. - Allows identification of families, genera and where possible species of all European bats - Illustrated throughout with almost 700 colour photographs - Packed with information on bat behaviour, ecology and conservation Features Summary This concise and definitive guide presents all 45 bat species that regularly occur in Europe (of which 17 are known to breed in the British Isles). The extensive introduction details the remarkable biology of bats and explores the latest findings in bat evolution... Author Christian Dietz (Author), Andreas Kiefer (Author) Publisher Bloomsbury Wildlife Release date 20180912 Pages 400 ISBN 1-4729-6318-0 ISBN 13 978-1-4729-6318-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Life in Ancient Britain journeys through the ancient worlds of our ancestors: how they lived, how they shaped the landscape we know today, and how we know what we do, about their achievements. This guide offers a concise and lively introduction to the prehistory of the British Isles - covering the period from around 500,000 years ago when Palaeolithic hunters camped at Boxgrove in West Sussex, through the later Middle and New Stone Ages, and on to the Bronze Age and the start of the Iron Age. It describes how people first came to settle in Britain, and explores the rich mysteries of atmospheric ceremonial meeting places, barrows and stone circles. Also featured is the coming of the age of metals, when warrior-farmers created hilltop forts and settlements, stone brochs and lakeside villages - indeed the Celtic Britain that the Romans found, when they first landed on our shores. Features Summary This concise and lively introduction to the prehistory of the British Isles - covers the period from around 500,000 years ago when Palaeolithic hunters camped at Boxgrove in West Sussex... Author Brian Williams Publisher Pitkin Publishing Release date 20120201 Pages 32 ISBN 1-84165-370-5 ISBN 13 978-1-84165-370-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days When they discover Celtic spirituality, many Christians feel that in some sense they have come home. As they begin to explore the people and places significant in the early centuries of Christianity in the British Isles, they find an expression of faith that weaves together strands of being and belonging, worship and witness in a unique and powerful way. Restoring the Woven Cord takes 15 leading figures from that era - ranging from Patrick of Ireland to John of Beverley - and shares something of their stories, showing their burning love for the Bible, their depth of prayer, their radical commitment to the poor and to caring for creation. Reflecting on their lives and works, we can find powerful inspiration for our own walk with God and rich resources for the ministry of the local church. Features Summary When they discover Celtic spirituality, many Christians feel that in some sense they have come home. As they begin to explore the people and places significant in the early centuries of Christianity in the British Isles... Author Michael Mitton Publisher BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship) Release date 20190209 Pages 192 ISBN 0-85746-862-6 ISBN 13 978-0-85746-862-8

Buy Monumenta Antiqua - Or, the Stone Monuments of Antiquity Yet Remaining in the British Isles, Particu for R392.00

 Slight repair to base of spine, otherwise conditiion: very good. The early 1970s in South Africa were a time of economic boom, political repression, growing isolation and an unshakeable confidence that the Springboks were the best rugby team in the world – until the infamous 1974 British Lions tour.   It was a tour in which a group of talented and long-haired rugby players from the British Isles played, sang and drank their way across the country, beating the Springboks 3-0 in the four Tests, with the last one a dubious draw. Until then the Lions hadn’t beaten South Africa at home in 78 years.   Based on original research and interviews with players on both sides, When the Lions Came to Town vividly recreates a tumultuous rugby tour that sent shockwaves through South Africa. It captures a bygone era, a time before television, a golden age of amateurism, pranks and setting hotel rooms alight – as the Lions did after winning the series in PE.   Insightful, provocative and frequently amusing, When the Lions Came to Town casts a fresh eye on a divisive but undeniably colourful period in South African political, social and sporting history.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Lifeboats occupy a particular place in people's hearts, as unpaid volunteers regularly take to their boats--often in extremely adverse conditions--to rescue others from the sea. The stories that go with lifeboats and their crews are those of courage, sacrifice, community, and the coastline. No matter if one is on holiday by the coast, or living inland, we are always aware of the work these brave crews do, and also aware of the tremendous affection the RNLI has throughout the whole of the British Isles. An island race appreciates those who risk their lives continually to help those endangered at sea. "May-Day May-Day " showcases the work, over many years, that the RNLI crews have undertaken, using the technology and training of their time to go out into dangerous waters to rescue people. It contains a great deal of useful/technical information to give the reader all the background information to the science of saving lives at sea. The RNLI is close to the hearts of the British public, who want to know more about their work today, but also historically how they have evolved. With archive material, first-person interviews of station commanders, rescuers, etc. plus scientific illustrations and maps, this book will be the first to bring together the history and technology, people and crews, triumphs and disasters of the RNLI together in one book. Features Summary Lifeboats occupy a particular place in people's hearts as unpaid volunteers regularly take to their boats often in extremely adverse conditions to rescue others from the sea.. Author Karen Farrington (Author), Nick Constable (Author) Publisher Collins Release date 20110929 Pages 256 ISBN 0-00-744338-2 ISBN 13 978-0-00-744338-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A stunning debut in the tradition of Robert Macfarlane and Helen Macdonald Of all the birds of the British Isles, the raptor reigns supreme, sparking the imagination like no other. In this magnificent hymn to these beautiful animals, James Macdonald Lockhart explores all fifteen breeding birds of prey on these shores - from the hen harrier swimming over the land in the dregs of a May gale on Orkney, to the ghostly sparrowhawk displaying in the fields around his home in Warwickshire. This is a book that will change how we think of our own skies. Features Summary A stunning debut in the tradition of Robert Macfarlane and Helen Macdonald Author James Macdonald Lockhart Publisher Fourth Estate Release date 20160211 Pages 376 ISBN 0-00-745987-4 ISBN 13 978-0-00-745987-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days SOON TO BE A STARZ ORIGINAL SERIES "Unrivaled storytelling... unforgettable characters... rich historical detail... these are the hallmarks of Diana Gabaldon's work. Her "New York Times" bestselling Outlander novels have earned the praise of critics and captured millions of fans. Here is the story that started it all, introducing two remarkable characters, Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser, in a spellbinding novel of passion and history that combines exhilarating adventure with a love story for the ages." OUTLANDER The year is 1945. Claire Randall, a former combat nurse, is back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon--when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient stone circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach--an "outlander"--in a Scotland torn by war and raiding border clans in the year of Our Lord... 1743. Hurled back in time by forces she cannot understand, Claire is catapulted into the intrigues of lairds and spies that may threaten her life... and shatter her heart. For here James Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior, shows her a love so absolute that Claire becomes a woman torn between fidelity and desire... and between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives. "Marvelously entertaining... a page-turner of the highest order."--"Chattanooga Times Free Press" Features Summary SOON TO BE A STARZ ORIGINAL SERIES "Unrivaled storytelling... unforgettable characters... rich historical detail... these are the hallmarks of Diana Gabaldon's work... Author Diana Gabaldon Publisher Dell Publishing Company Release date 20140701 Pages 850 ISBN 0-553-39369-3 ISBN 13 978-0-553-39369-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This new edition of the Oxford Student Atlas includes stunning satellite images, country data, and easy-to-read colourful mapping, presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how students use maps. The atlas covers key exam specification themes and issues such as earthquakes and volcanoes, climate and climate change, economic activity, development, and globalisation. It includes comprehensive coverage of the British Isles, Europe, and the world. It is the ideal atlas for students to use on exam courses. Also available: an e-Atlas CD-ROM providing an interactive version of the atlas suitable for both individual study and whole-class display. Features Summary The most engaging 14-18 atlas, now updated and even better. Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20120501 Pages 176 ISBN 0-19-913699-8 ISBN 13 978-0-19-913699-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days The Oxford Very First Atlas Activity Book develops the atlas skills and reinforces the concepts introduced in the Oxford Very First Atlas, such as the 'Earth in space', the world, continents, countries and the British Isles. The Activity Book enables children to create their own personalised maps identifying countries and places that they know, and new places that they are learning about. Assessment for Learning support throughout the Activity Book enables teachers and parents to monitor their progress. Also available accompanying the Oxford Very First Atlas: Activity Book, Teacher's Handbook, and Interactive CD-ROM. Features Summary The Oxford Very First Atlas Activity Book develops the atlas skills and reinforces the concepts introduced in the Oxford Very First Atlas, such as the 'Earth in space'... Author Patrick Wiegand Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20090514 Pages 16 ISBN 0-19-838750-4 ISBN 13 978-0-19-838750-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days By 1300, a Marcher region had been created between England and Wales, consisting of about forty castle-centered lordships that extended along the Anglo-Welsh border and much of southern Wales. Expressions like "the Welsh marches" are still part of today's vernacular, though they refer only vaguely to Anglo-Welsh borders--but the question remains: what was this medieval March of Wales, and how and why was it created? This book provides a readerly, scholarly, yet concise answer, aided by maps, illustrations, a list of key dates, and primary source material--placing the March in the context of current debates on frontiers and the medieval British Isles. Features Summary By 1300, a Marcher region had been created between England and Wales, consisting of about forty castle-centered lordships extending along the Anglo-Welsh border and also across southern Wales... Author Max Lieberman Publisher University Of Wales Press Release date 20080430 Pages 160 ISBN 0-7083-2115-1 ISBN 13 978-0-7083-2115-7

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Spring, 1919. James 'Max' Maxted, former Great War flying ace, returns to the trail of murder, treachery and half-buried secrets he set out on in The Ways of the World. He left Paris after avenging the murder of his father, Sir Henry Maxted, a senior member of the British delegation to the post-war peace conference. But he was convinced there was more - much more - to be discovered about what Sir Henry had been trying to accomplish. And he suspected elusive German spymaster Fritz Lemmer knew the truth of it. Now, enlisted under false colours in Lemmer's service but with his loyalty pledged to the British Secret Service, Max sets out on his first - and possibly last - mission for Lemmer. It takes him to the far north of Scotland - to the Orkney Isles, where the German High Seas Fleet has been impounded in Scapa Flow, its fate to be decided at the conference-table in Paris. Max has been sent to recover a document held aboard one of the German ships. What that document contains forces him to break cover sooner than he would have wished and to embark on a desperate race south, towards London, with information that could destroy Lemmer - if Max, as seems unlikely, lives to deliver it... Format:Paperback Pages:400

Full title:  Narrative of a Voyage in the Indian Seas in the Nisus Frigate, to the Cape of Good Hope and Seychelles; to Madras; and the isles of Java, St. Paul, and Amsterdam during the years 1810 and 1811. By James Prior. Published in London, Printed for Richard Phillips by G. Sidney, n.d. (1820).  Very good with light wear on first leaf of the side edge and the original marbled softcover endpapers In state before binding.  Includes 3 plates, inciluding a view of Simonstown, Cape of Good Hope, Plan of Northwest Coast of the Isle of France, and Plan of the Landing of the British Army in Mapou Bay, Isle of France, but does not include the chart. Includes a detailed description of Mauritius at the time.