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After escaping from a British prison, Philippe Kermorvant returns to France. The final stronghold in Corsica is under siege, and Napoleon Bonaparte tasks him with ensuring its safety.

A compelling and entertaining history of Welsh naval history

Naval officer Philippe Kermorvant travels to his father's homeland, France, in 1793, stirred by fervent belief in the Republic and his wish to fight against his lifelong enemy... the English

Naval officer Philippe Kermorvant travels to his father's homeland, France, in 1793, stirred by fervent belief in the Republic and his wish to fight against his lifelong enemy... the English

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The first scholarly study of the Royal Navy during the reigns of Charles II and James II, this book assesses the traditional picture of the Restoration Navy in the light of recent scholarship, using the evidence not only of Samuel Pepys, the greatest diarist and naval administrator of the age, but also that of his contemporaries. Davies examines the reactions of naval personnel to the demands imposed by Pepys, and analyzes the structure of the...

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Didact Press continues it's commitment to Educate, Enlighten, and Inspire with the inclusion of our Picture Journal. It's your life in your own pictures and words. Our Picture Journal includes 25 entries so children 8 and Up can document their lives, tell stories, and describe the events that mean the most to them. Children can draw, sketch, or place a 4" X 6" photo, that help to tell their stories. Measuring 8.5" X 11", each of the ruled page...

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This concise text explores the interactions between pathogens and the immune system. Taking a disease-based approach, it explains how micro-organisms adapted to growth in human hosts can evade the immune system and cause disease.The opening chapter overviews the innate and adaptive immune responses to microbes. Subsequent chapters are specific to particular pathogens, beginning with their biology and leading on to illustrate mechanisms of adap...

This new edition of a best-selling guide incorporates significant advances in the early and later rehabilitation of neurologically impaired patients. Based on the Bobath concept, Davies' approach to rehabilitation stresses the need to equip the patient for a full life, rather than setting arbitrary goals for functioning in a sheltered environment. Activities are described for correcting abnormal movement patterns and facial difficulties. Ways ...

From the winner of the prestigious Samuel Pepys award comes the 3rd instalment in this stunning nautical series. It is 1665, the land is at war and conspiracies against King Charles are rife. Meanwhile the plague devastates London and Matthew's family and friends fight for their lives at the heart of the Battle of Lowestoft. 'J.D. Davies' depiction of Restoration England and the British Navy is impeccable' Angus Donald

The 4th unmissable title in the planned 12-book series which will run from the Restoration to the Georgians, perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Julian Stockwin and C.S. Forester. In the winter of 1666 a second war breaks out between the English and Dutch, and Captain Matthew Quinton must fight for both King and country alongside the mysterious Lord Conisborough who should perhaps not be trusted...

The first in a brilliant new series of nautical adventure novels featuring Matthew Quinton, a Restoration-era 'gentleman captain' fighting for King Charles II.

This is the first book to cover the history, chemistry, biochemistry, and medical importance of vitamin C and provide an in-depth study of this essential and fascinating compound.

Set sail for Africa in this thrilling sequel to "Gentleman Captain.

Color and Clarity of Natural Waters introduces the basic concepts of aquatic optics and explains the relationships of different optical characteristics to the composition of the water and color and clarity phenomena. This scientific understanding is the basis for management of the optical quality of waters.The practical management of color and clarity of natural waters is covered in depth with guidelines for the protection of optical water qua...

5th in the acclaimed "Quinton" series, which centres on the Four Days Battle of 1666, when the British fleet was mysteriously divided, with part of it being sent West to meet a French threat that never materialised leaving the rest to be hammered by the Dutch. Capt. Quinton finds himself in the thick of the action. For the first 4 titles, please see "Buyer's Notes Extra".