Search Results: Books from William Robertson

London: NEL , 1974. Second Impression. Paperback. Good. True account of Lufwaffe pilot's experiences in north-west Europe, 1940-45. At first victorious, but then ever conscious of impending defeat, the author tells the story of his squadron in authentic and exciting detail. A rare insight into the German experience of WWII air warfare. Contains 143 pages, 18 x 11cm. Illustrated card covers showing moderate shelf wear, otherwise in good condition. Internally, good: pages yellowing but still very readable and unmarked, in sound bindings.

London: HarperCollins , 1993. Paperback. Good. Good/-. Analysis of today's guerrilla movements world-wide. Takes the reader into the mind of the revolutionary as never before. Equally shocking and touching by turns. Size 19 x 13cm, 270 pages. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Pictorial laminated card covers showing faint creases within the laminate, otherwise in good condition. Internally good: clean and unmarked in sound bindings.

Shrewsbury: Airlife, 1997. Reprint. Paperback. Fair. Fair/-. First published in 1957, this is the true story of how a handful of submarines of the Royal Navy's Malta Force carried out a successful campaign in 1941 against Axis convoys to North Africa. At its height, 50% of German and Italian shipping failed to make their destinations. No fewer than seventy-five enemy ships were sunk, totalling 400,000-tons. But the price was equally high. Of the twenty submarines based in Malta, half were lost in action. These losses notwithstanding, the effort made by these few British submarines helped to assure victory in North Africa - the first major Allied success of World War II. This is the story of these submariners and their operations - by turns thrilling, tragic and comical - including the exploits of HMS Upholder and her comander, David Wanklyn, VC. A fascinating read for naval enthusiasts and WWII historians. Contains 152 pages, 23 x 15.5cm, with 8 pages of b&w photos. Ex-library, front endpaper removed,… Read More

London: Bloomsbury , 1991. First UK edition. Hardcover. Good/poor. Harrowing account of the Lisa Steinberg child abuse/murder case, highlighting the glaring loopholes in the American adoption system. Size, 23 x 16cm, 303 pages. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Black cloth boards in pictorial dust jacket showing large piece missing from rear. Internally, good: generally clean and unmarked in sound bindings.

Shepperton: Ian Allan, 1986. Paperback. Very Good +. Very Good/-. As the title suggests, this booklet is a detailed tribute to the Spitfire and Hurricane, and to the work of the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Concise but informative details of both types: their role in the Battle; their development and service histories; post-war careers and their preservation by the BoBMF. Size, 28 x 21cm, 48 pages, illustrated throughout with colour and b&w photos, plus 3-view line drawings. Pictorial card covers in very good condition. Internally, Very Good+: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent 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.

Dingle: Brandon , 1995. Revised. Paperback. Fair. Fair/-. A personal statement on the meaning and motivation of modern Irish republicanism from the Sinn Fein leader. Mostly deals with the period of the 1960s to publicaton date. Size, 21.5 x 13.5cm, 256 pages. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Pictorial laminated card covers in good condition. Internally, shows some ink graffitti on p.170 (text unaffected), otherwise in fair condition: generally clean and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Macdonald/Queen Anne Press , 1986. Hardcover. Fair. A critical history of the Royal Navy from its origins in the 16th Century, through to World War II, and then to the Falklands War and its aftermath. Size 23.5 x 14.5cm, 255 pages, 16 pages of b&w photos. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings, pictorial laminated boards in very Fair condition, internally Fair: generally clean and unmarked in sound bindings.

London: Coronet , 1993. Reprint. Paperback. Good. Good/-. Takes an in depth look at women in the armed forces. All the usual debates, plus more. Size, 17.5 x 11cm, 256 pages, 8 pages of b&w photos. Pictorial card covers, one small crease on front with slight rubbing on spine and edges, internally good with sound bindings.

London: Sphere, 1987. Reprint. Paperback. Very Good. Very Good/-. A compilation of the best of the 'Dear Bill' letters, originally published in 'Private Eye'. British political satire at its wittiest. Guaranteed to raise a smile; a titter, perhaps; maybe even a guffaw (or three). Size, 19.5 x 13cm, 269 pages, illustrated throughout with drawings by Brian Bagnall. Illustrated card covers showing some minor creases and light rubbing, internally very good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

Clapham: Dalesman , 1970. Paperback. Good. Good/-. A definitive field guide to early settlement in the Pennines from prehistory to the post-Roman period. Size 20 x 13cm, 96 pages, illustrated throughout with b&w photos, maps and line drawings. Illustrated card covers showing definite signs of use to front. Internally Good: clean, bright and unmarked in sound bindings.

A fascinating catalogue of the world's forbidden places; secret bases, spy headquarters, terrorist hideouts, or just plain remote. Hours of entertainment for the armchair traveller/adventurer or the simply curious. Contains 255 pages and illustrated throughout with colour photographs. Fine condition. Looks, feels and smells like new.

A lavishly illustrated guide to Science-Fiction and Fantasy collectibles and memorabilia. Includes, action figures, books, robots, toys, trading cards, licensed products, and autographs. Also includes values (as of publication date), plus information on specialist dealers, auction houses, websites, fairs, and conventions. A fascinating volume for buyers, sellers, or simply SF/Fantasy fans everywhere. Contains 128 pages. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs. Looks, feels and smells like new.

London: Brassey's , 1994. First UK edition. Hardcover. Good/good. Personal accounts by British and American airmen of Operations Shield and Storm - the Gulf War. Contains 145 pages, 24 x 16cm, with 24 pages of b&w photos. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings, dark-blue cloth boards in Good pictorial dust jacket, internally Good: generally clean and unmarked in sound bindings.

Manchester : Baseline , 1992. Paperback. Good +. Good+/-. An investigation and clear analysis of current (at time of publication) health reforms, including alternative ways forward. Size, 19.5 x 13.5cm, 117 pages. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Illustrared card covers in fair-to-good condition. Internally, good+: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Ian Allan , 1974. Hardcover. Fair/fair. 600g. Fair/Fair. Comprehensive directory of the world's artillery pieces (to 1974). Includes photo(s) of each subject plus statistics on range, performance, etc. Covers everything from mortars, field guns and anti-aircraft weapons, to the largest calibre SP guns and rocket launchers, plus their fire control systems. Full index plus bibliography. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Brown cloth boards in Fair pictorial dust jacket. Outer edges dirty. Internally, shows slight yellowing or stains to some pages, otherwise Fair. A well thumbed book with slight musty smell, but good reading copy for reference purposes.

London: Belhaven Press , 1989. Paperback. Very Good. Very Good/-. Issues surrounding the siting and disposal of nuclear waste in Britain. Size, 22 x 14.5cm, 207 pages, illustrated with figures and tables. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Illustrated and laminated card covers showing faint vertical crease in front, otherwise in good condition. Internally, very good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London/New York: W.W.Norton, 1996. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. An unusual look at the Titanic disaster. Here, the author shows the cultural impact the loss of the ship had on America. Down through the years just about every social group - feminists, radicals, reformers, capitalists, communists, racists, xenophobes, critics of technology and modern life, editorial writers, folk singers, preachers and poets, etc, etc - has found something in the Titanic tragedy to champion their cause. The 'Titanic story' continues to crop up in the modern day, sometimes in very peculiar - even bizarre - ways. Fascinating stuff for social historians or anyone with an interest in this undying legend. Contains 300 pages, 21.5 x 14.5cm, with 16 pages of b&w illustrations. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Black cloth boards in very good pictorial dust jacket. Internally, very good: generally clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Exceptional condition for ex-library example.

London: Robson , 1982. Second Impression. Hardcover. Fair/good. Fair/Good. Autobiographical 'sketches' from the much loved (and missed) arch goon, Sir Harry Secombe. Size, 22 x 14.5cm, 160 pages, illustrated throughout by the author's cartoons. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Brown cloth boards in good illustrated dust jacket. Internally, fair: shows a few light stains, otherwise clean and unmarked in sound bindings.

London: Unwin Hyman , 1988. First UK edition. Hardcover. Fair. 700g. Memoirs of a US submarine commander during WWII. Size, 23 x 15cm, 262 pages, 16 pages of b&w photos plus submarine interior diagram. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Illustrated and laminated boards showing light wear to edges. No dust jacket. Internally, fair: shows some light staining but generally clean, bright and unmarked. Not the best ... just a good, honest reading copy.