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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Naval operations and warfare were, and remain, a key element for mapping. Maps were vital for commanders in drawing up plans of attack, and their detail and usefulness have increased over the centuries as the science of mapping has developed. This beautiful book examines stunning original maps from a series of key conflicts from the Spanish Armada, the American Wars of Independence, and the Napoleonic wars to twentieth century conflicts from the First World War to Vietnam, and explains how they were represented through mapping and how the maps produced helped naval commanders to plan their strategy. Features Summary Naval operations and warfare were, and remain, a key element for mapping. Maps were vital for commanders in drawing up plans of attack, and their detail and usefulness have increased over the centuries as the science of mapping has developed... Author Jeremy Black Publisher Osprey Publishing Release date 20171012 Pages 192 ISBN 1-4728-2786-4 ISBN 13 978-1-4728-2786-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Part of the ALL-NEW Ladybird Expert series. Understand the longest battle of World War Two. This is an accessible, insightful and authoritative account of the naval campaign that kept supply lines open and enabled Britain to continue to fight. Historian, author and broadcaster James Holland draws on the latest research and interviews with participants to bring colour, detail and a fresh perspective to the story of how the siege of Europe was broken. Inside, you'll discover exactly what happened in the Battle of the Atlantic. Ships, submarines and aircraft fought a bitter war that saw the deaths of over 100,000 servicemen and civilians. What's inside? - The tragic demise of SS Athenia - The power of U-boats - Advantages of Britain's naval experience - German naval Enigma codes - The rapid development of advancing weaponry - And much more... Written by the leading lights and most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible and authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history and culture. For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years. Features Summary Part of the ALL-NEW Ladybird Expert series. Understand the longest battle of World War Two. This is an accessible, insightful and authoritative account of the naval campaign that kept supply lines open and enabled Britain to continue to fight... Author James Holland (Author), Keith Burns (Visual artist) Publisher Michael Joseph Release date 20180322 Pages 56 ISBN 0-7181-8631-1 ISBN 13 978-0-7181-8631-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The Oxford Primary Atlas is a clear, bright and informative atlas for all 7-11 year olds. This new edition includes up-to-date country data and easy-to-read colourful mapping, presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how young children use maps. It features key curriculum themes such as landscapes, water, settlements, connections, and environments. It includes easy-to-use features such as learning statements to summarize each theme, focus panels to prompt independent or group enquiry, innovative grid codes to help children find places listed in the index, colourful photographs to aid children's understanding of map symbols, attractive artwork to provide a 'sense of place', and stimulating graphics to make large numbers easy to understand. This new edition of the Oxford Primary Atlas, specially written to support the requirements of primary geography at Key Stage 2, and incorporating the most popular features of the bestselling Oxford Junior Atlas, uses simple, clear mapping and colourful illustration to create a stimulating and informative atlas for all 7-11 year olds. The Oxford Primary Atlas is also accompanied by the Activity Book for independent work to develop map literacy skills, and the e-Atlas CD-ROM for whole class display on interactive whiteboard. Features Summary The Oxford Primary Atlas is a clear, bright and informative atlas for all 7-11 year olds. It includes up-to-date country data and easy-to-read colourful mapping... Author Franklin Watts Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20110303 Pages 80 ISBN 0-19-848016-4 ISBN 13 978-0-19-848016-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 9 working days The new edition of the Oxford International Student's Atlas is the ideal atlas for secondary school students. It includes stunning satelite images alongside mapping to aid understanding, country data, and easy-to-read colourful mapping, presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how students use maps. It covers key themes such as earthquakes and volcanoes, climate and climate change, economic activity, development, and globalisation. It provides comprehensive coverage of each continent and the world. It is the ideal atlas for students to use on exam courses, and is perfectly suited to Cambridge IGCSE(R) Geography and Cambridge International AS and A Level Geography courses. The Oxford International Student's Atlas is supported by the Oxford International Student's Atlas Skills Workbook - a fill-in skills workbook ideal for the classroom and homework. Features Summary Build global understanding with this engaging atlas, now updated and even better. This clear, accessible resource covers key curriculum themes to support your teaching and help students prepare for exams. Author Patrick Wiegand Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20120712 Pages 136 ISBN 0-19-913757-9 ISBN 13 978-0-19-913757-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Competitiveness in the New Economy demands streamlined operations and a total organizational effort to more quickly improve bottom-line performance from shop floor to boardroom. The Lean Enterprise Memory Jogger provides quick access to lean principles and practices with comprehensive ?how-to-do-it? guidance on: the goals of the Lean Enterprise, visual management, error proofing, the Kanban System, lean metrics, and more. Introduction to Lean Concepts The Goals of the Lean Enterprise Visual Management Mapping the Value Stream Error Proofing Quick Changeover Standard Operations One-Piece Flow The Kanban System Lean Metrics Total Productive Maintenance A Lean Glossary Features Summary Competitiveness in the New Economy demands streamlined operations and a total organizational effort to more quickly improve bottom-line performance from shop floor to boardroom... Author Richard L Macinnes Publisher Goal / QPC Release date 20020930 Pages 166 ISBN 1-57681-045-3 ISBN 13 978-1-57681-045-3

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