2085 Ergebnisse - Zeige 1941 von 1960.

Emma Greig has seen little of the world when she leaves school at fourteen to become a maid for the Sinclair family at Bonnybrae Farm. After Emma and William Sinclair form a close bond, unforeseen circumstances force Emma to be sent away, and William banished from the farm he loves. Will their connection be strong enough to reunite them?

NSU [Neckarsulmer Stricken Union] was not only one of the real pioneers of the German car, motorcycle and bicycle industries, but also enjoyed over a century of production, beginning in 1873 with knitting machines and ending in 1977 when the final NSU car rolled off the Neckarsulm production line.

Since the end of World War Two and the increasing threat of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical [NBC] warfare during the Cold War, equipment designers have focused on building NBC protection and decontamination into the British soldier's webbing equipment. The capabilities of 1958-pattern webbing were known to be very poor, yet it was not until the exposure of its shortcomings during the Falklands War of 1982 that a suitable nylon-based load-carr...

The term camouflage only came into widespread use during the First World War, and the specialist camouflage units developed by the combatants at the time put the bulk of their efforts into the concealment of artillery, vehicles, observation posts and bunkers. It was not until the Second World War that all major combatant nations issued camouflage uniforms better designed to disguise profile, and also tailored to the appropriate theatre of war....

This book documents the full story of Brough and Brough Superior from the early years of the twentieth century through to the end of production in the Second World War, and post-war attempts at revival.

Triumph's pre-unit twin-cylinder motorcycles were produced from 1938 to 1962, with engine sizes of 350cc, 500cc and 650cc. Ridden both on the road and in competition, the bikes formed the basis for Triumph's success through the 1940s to the 1960s. With their superb styling and reliable engines, they were a favorite both at home and abroad.

Wesley Curnow, a young Cornish miner, arrives in the United States to seek an uncle who is working on the mines in Missouri. Taking passage on a boat from New York, bound for New Orleans, he meets up with a charismatic US marshal who is en route to the western territories to bring law to the area. But can he survive the journey?

In "Sixty Years of Welsh Champion", breed expert Dr Wynne Davies presents a complete record of equine champions from the Royal Welsh Show, 1947-2007. Both a beautifully presented book with numerous stunning photos, and an exhaustive record of the event at the heart of the Welsh calendar, this is a must have for every Welsh Pony and Cob enthusiast.

Meg Fraser, widowed in the early weeks of WWI, has vowed to preserve the family farm for her son, Will, and daughter, Isobel, but has made a dangerous enemy in neighbour Dod Grant. He makes it plain that he can ruin the business if she continues to oppose him. Later, when Dod is found dead, Will is accused of the murder.

This title takes you through the process of making shows happen from the viewpoint of the production manager, the person responsible for everything on stage that is not an actor. It describes different types of productions, the role, the working life of backstage teams and theatre administration.

Topics covered include:Where to go to find a rescue dog and what to expectThe early days when the dog is settling into its new homeCanine requirementsCommon behavioural concernsChildren and dogs

An authoritative book covering all the most popular breeds of chicken, bantams and turkeys.

One of the main attractions of the VW Bus, apart from its iconic looks and rugged reliability, is the way owners take the bus to heart and into their family, and set about personalizing them through both exterior and interior design and styling. Designing and building [or commissioning] an interior that will service your own needs is a daunting yet exciting task, and within these pages you will find many different sorts of interior to admire a...

Danielle is resentful when her mother cannot afford to send her to art school. She loses job after job when her temper gets the better of her, so when she discovers that her mother gave birth to her as a surrogate child for a wealthy couple but then could not part with her, she decides to go in search of the parents she should have had.

Many clock repairers carry out excellent work but avoid cutting their own wheels and pinions, fearing it is too complicated and involved. Written by a Fellow of the BHI, this book aims to dispel any fears and gives a guide to a satisfying aspect of horology.

Today buyers cannot be sure whether or not a gemstone is man-made, if its colour has been produced artificially and if it will survive life in a piece of jewellery. This book enables gemstone and jewellery buyers to find out for themselves.

Investigates a horse's natural methods of performing movements and compares this with the movements performed in dressage and jumping. This book highlights the biomechanical difficulties the horse encounters in his effort to please the rider, and offers suggestions to riders and trainers on how to overcome these difficulties.

When disaster strikes--whether serious illness, death, divorce, or family conflict--today's hedge witchcraft can still provide the means for witches to help themselves and others, and presented here are spells for witches designed to help heal communities. There are spells to banish the spirits of cruelty or injustice and devices for countering the ill effects of spiteful thoughts which others may hold. The magic included in this guide is desi...

Motorhomes range from the compact to the magnificent but they have one thing in common: they are a home away from home, and knowing the ins and outs of motorhomes can help you make the very best of them. This title takes you from the status of beginner to the ranks of expert by revealing information on various aspects of motorhoming.

Having delved into his famous metal box, Dr John Watson now turns his attention to those unchronicled cases that were previously only alluded to. Namely: The Baron Maupertius, The Cutter The Alicia, The Remarkable Disappearance of James Phillimore, The Red Leech, The Aluminium Crutch, and The Abominable Wife.