2351 results for 'wilson naval'

Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual RevolutionBy Rainn Wilson, a deeply personal and profoundly hopeful exploration of the need for a spiritual revolution in our world. The trauma of recent years has...

Understanding Naval Warfare by Ian Speller provides an accessible introduction to modern naval warfare, covering key concepts and debates within its historical context. This updated edition explores...

The Plain Guide to Grief by John Wilson is a straightforward and compassionate guide to navigating the complex emotions of grief. Written in clear and simple language, this book provides a supportive...

Gridded Naval Wargames by Bob Cordery This book builds on the Portable Wargame series, providing rules and battle reports for naval wargames on a gridded tabletop. It includes six sets of rules, four...

The Art of Naval Portraiture by Katherine Gazzard is a lavishly illustrated exploration of naval portraiture's significance in shaping our understanding of identity. Through key examples from the...

The Royal Naval Division: A Unique Contribution to Britain's War Effort. In September 1914, the British government formed a division unlike any other - the Royal Naval Division. Comprising Royal...

Blood, Bilge and Iron Balls is a tabletop game of naval battles in the age of sail. The rules are designed to be simple and easy to learn, allowing players to command a single ship or several, and...

A Dictionary of Naval Slang by Gerald O'Driscoll is a unique collection of colourful language used by sailors in the Royal Navy. Over the centuries, naval crews developed their own peculiar...

Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators by U. S. Navy Systems Command and H. H. Hurt, Jr. This comprehensive textbook presents the fundamental principles of aerodynamics and aeronautical engineering as they...

Learn the art of magic with Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic, a comprehensive guide to performing fantastic feats of prestidigitation. With over 2,000 illustrations, this book provides...

Introduction to Naval Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide for Marine Professionals and Enthusiasts. This fifth edition of Introduction to Naval Architecture has been fully updated to reflect the...

US Naval Aviation in the 1980s: Marine Corps, Naval Training, Test and Reserve Air Stations This second volume completes the story of US Naval Aviation in the 1980s by focusing on the air stations of...

Captain Alan Lewrie's naval career takes an unexpected turn in 1807. Recovering from a wound at his father's estate, he receives a new commission - not to a frigate, but a slower, two-decker ship...

Naval Customs and Traditions provides an in-depth look at the history and traditions of the Royal Navy. First published in 1930, this revised edition from Solis Press includes over 30 additional...

Hoot Howl Halloween is a fun sound book with 10 scary sounds to explore on Halloween night. Press the buttons to hear ghosts wailing, witches cackling, bats flapping and bones jangling. This spooky...

A gripping First World War naval thriller sets sail in 1917. Captain Cochrane Smith commands the armoured cruiser HMS Thunder as it patrols off the coast of South America. But when he attacks and...

The bridge from Maiden to Mother has been broken. When the goddess culture was stolen and buried, so too were women's rites of passage into our wild, intuitive femininity and maturity. Sarah Durham...

Tracing Your Naval Ancestors by Simon Fowler provides a comprehensive guide to researching naval history and records. If you're interested in learning more about an individual's career, finding...

Alan Lewrie's naval career takes off with his commission as first officer of the brig o'war Shrike. After a brief respite in Jamaica, he sets sail for the North American coast to persuade Native...

The Cursed Fortress: The Fifth Carlisle & Holbrooke Naval Adventure By Chris Durbin In 1758, the British government is determined to capture Louisbourg, a strategic fortress in Canada that controls...

The Seaforth World Naval Review 2025 provides an authoritative summary of all the developments in the world's navies and their ships over the past year. This annual volume combines regional surveys...

Naval Battles of the Napoleonic Wars: A Collection of True Stories from the High Seas. The wars against Napoleon's France and Spain in the early 19th century have captivated historians and casual...

The Keep is the first book in the Adversary Cycle from F. Paul Wilson, a gripping novel that explores the darker side of human nature. In a remote Transylvanian castle, a mysterious presence is...

Tracing Britain's rise and fall as a sea power from the Tudors to the present day, this book challenges traditional views on British naval history. Paul Kennedy argues that the country's fortunes as...

Alan Lewrie, a naval officer in the swashbuckling tradition of Horatio Hornblower, stars in this thrilling eighteenth-century naval adventure. Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution, the...

The story of Davie Wilson's life and career is told in this engaging biography. Filled with anecdotes from his time at Rangers FC, Dundee United, Dumbarton, and the Scottish national side, as well as...

The Sixth Carlisle & Holbrooke Naval Adventure is set against the backdrop of 1758, when amphibious warfare was still in its infancy. The British government demands a campaign of raids on French...

The Seaforth World Naval Review 2024 provides an authoritative summary of global naval developments over the past year. This annual volume combines regional surveys with in-depth articles on new...

Rosyth Dockyard and Naval Base Through Time by Walter Burt The establishment of Rosyth as a naval base in 1903 was a response to the growing naval arms race with Germany. Construction began in 1909,...

Robert Anton Wilson's unique perspective on Aleister Crowley is presented in this eclectic collection of articles. The centerpiece, "Do What Thou Wilt," is a previously unpublished manuscript from...

British Naval Intelligence Through the Twentieth Century is a comprehensive account of how intelligence influenced and sustained British naval power from the mid nineteenth century to the end of the...

The Soviet Naval Infantry 1917-91 by David Greentree is a detailed study of the evolution and appearance of Soviet naval infantry units from the October Revolution to the end of the Soviet era...

The French Admiral by Dewey Lambdin In 18th-century Europe, naval warfare was a defining feature of global politics. This gripping novel explores the life of a young naval officer who finds himself...

The development of HM Naval Base Clyde is a story of growth and transformation. Originally used as a military port during World War II, the site was built and manned by the army before being taken...

An Onshore Storm is the latest naval adventure from Dewey Lambdin, set in the late 18th century. The story follows a young naval officer as he navigates the complexities of war and personal...

A Share of Honour by Alexander Fullerton is a gripping naval thriller that delves into the world of submarine warfare in the Mediterranean. As Sub-lieutenant Paul Everard serves aboard the Ultra, he...

Captain Alan Lewrie's naval adventures continue in Dewey Lambdin's Kings and Emperors. Still in Gibraltar, Lewrie's raids along the Spanish coast are halted, leaving him to command harbor defense...

The Naval History of Wales Unleashing Britannia's Dragon By J. D. Davies A comprehensive and enlightening exploration of Wales' significant role in the country's naval history, spanning nearly 2,000...

Colour your world with the illustrations of Nick Sharratt in this brilliant colouring book. Featuring artwork from the popular world of Jacqueline Wilson, this book is suited to readers of colouring...

Operation Neptune: A Naval Operation of Historic Proportions In June 1944, Vice Admiral B. B. Schofield played a pivotal role in the D-Day landings as Captain of HMS Dryad, the Royal Naval shore...

The Command of the Ocean: A Naval History of Britain 1649-1815 This comprehensive history of Britain's rise to naval greatness explores the intricate relationships between the Navy, the nation, and...

The Colonial Post-Captain A Carlisle and Holbrooke Naval Adventure by Chris Durbin is set in 1756 against the backdrop of an uneasy peace about to be shattered. France's greatest living general...

Harold Wilson: A Study in Contrasts Ben Pimlott's biography offers a nuanced exploration of one of Britain's most enigmatic post-war statesmen. With a career spanning over two decades, Harold Wilson...

The Admiral Benbow: A Naval Legend Born Admiral John Benbow was a man of unyielding courage and ruthless methods, earning him a reputation as a formidable naval hero. His life was marked by dramatic...

Naval Battles of the Second World War: The Atlantic and the Mediterranean by Leo Marriott provides a comprehensive account of the Royal Navy's confrontation with German Kriegsmarine forces during...

Naval technology played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of three major wars. This study examines six core technologies that were instrumental in twentieth-century naval warfare, including...

Wilson Indeed! is a story about a boy named Wilson Armitage who lives an ordinary life outside Stockport. However, his life takes an extraordinary turn when he suddenly speaks fluent French at the...

The King's Commission is an epic adventure set against the backdrop of 18th-century naval warfare. In 1782, Lieutenant Alan Lewrie is promoted to first officer aboard the brig o'war Shrike, tasked...

The Rules of the Game: Jutland and British Naval Command by Andrew Gordon In the summer of 1916, the British navy thought they had finally found their moment to change the course of history. For over...

A Hard, Cruel Shore is a gripping naval adventure that follows the exploits of a British naval officer in the late 18th century. Dewey Lambdin's meticulously researched novel is set against the...

The Falklands Naval Campaign 1982: A Comprehensive Account The Falklands Conflict was a hard-fought, bloody, and short conflict between a leading NATO power and one of the most capable armed forces...

A comprehensive account of Britain's naval history from 660 to 1649 has been produced by renowned historian N. A. M. Rodger. This superb work combines scholarship with narrative, demonstrating the...

The King's Captain by Dewey Lambdin A naval adventure unfolds as widespread mutiny threatens the fleet, drawing Captain Alan Lewrie into the action against his better judgment. His quick thinking in...

The Harwich Naval Forces Their Part in the Great War, 1914-1918 by E. F. Knight Located on the North Sea coast of Britain, the Royal Navy's base at Harwich played a crucial role during World War I...

In 1756, as Britain's government teeters on collapse, a small fleet is dispatched to the West Indies to bolster the Leeward Islands Squadron. Captain Edward Carlisle and his trusted first lieutenant...

The naval battles for Guadalcanal 1942: Clash for supremacy in the Pacific By Mark Stille In August 1942, the tide of the Pacific War began to shift as American forces launched a counteroffensive...

Building real wealth and being truly happy are skills anyone can learn. This book offers practical wisdom from Naval Ravikant, who has spent years sharing his insights on how to create long-term...

The Command of the Ocean: A Naval History of Britain, 1649-1815 by N. A. M. Rodger is a comprehensive and authoritative study of Britain's rise to naval greatness during this period. Drawing on...

Highly illustrated account of major naval battles in the Pacific and Far East during World War II. This two-volume set provides a comprehensive look at the maritime conflict, placing naval actions...

Battleship Captain Tactical Naval Combat Game, 1890-1945 is a comprehensive rules system for naval combat games. Designed by Gary Graber and published by Minden Games, it provides a detailed...

It's 1758 and the Seven Years War is at its height. The Duke of Cumberland's Hanoverian army has been pushed back to the river Elbe, while the French are using the medieval fortified city of Emden to...

Four heartwarming and honest stories from Jacqueline Wilson, one of the UK's most beloved children's authors.Girls in Love, Girls in Tears, Girls Under Pressure, and Girls Out Late are four books...

The Gun Ketch is a gripping naval adventure set in 1786, where the Caribbean waters are fraught with danger. Alan Lewrie, a young and ambitious naval officer, commands his own ship, the Alacrity,...

British Naval Weapons of World War Two: The John Lambert Collection Volume III - Coastal Forces Weapons This third volume in the acclaimed series by renowned naval draughtsman John Lambert presents a...

The Great War at Sea A Naval History of the First World War by Lawrence Sondhaus is a comprehensive account of the naval campaigns during World War I. This major new history reveals the crucial role...

The King's Captain is an action-packed naval adventure that follows the exploits of Alan Lewrie as he navigates the complexities of command and confronts his enemies. Promoted for his bravery in...

The Wilsons: A Scottish Legacy The surname Wilson has played a significant role in Scotland's history, with its bearers connected to two proud clans. This little book explores the often momentous...

The Winter King by C. L. Wilson After three long years of war, a fragile peace has been forged, but the battle for power and revenge is far from over. Wynter Atrialan, a man driven by a desire for...

Naval Power: A History of Warfare and the Sea from 1500 onwards by Jeremy Black explores the crucial role that seas have played in human history. This comprehensive account examines navies as...

Royal Naval Submarines 1901 to 2008 by Maurice Cocker is an in-depth directory of Royal Navy submarines from their inception to the present day. This comprehensive work features detailed information...

Winston Churchill's tenure as First Lord of the Admiralty had a profound impact on the Royal Navy's role in Britain's war efforts. This biography explores how Churchill's leadership and vision helped...

Italian Naval Camouflage of World War II by Marco Ghiglino is a comprehensive study of the camouflage schemes developed and used by the Italian navy during World War II. At the start of the war,...

The Sea of Grey by Dewey Lambdin is a gripping historical naval adventure that follows Captain Alan Lewrie as he navigates treacherous waters. When an anonymous letter from his past arrives at his...

Taranto And Naval Air Warfare in the Mediterranean by David Hobbs provides a fresh perspective on the Fleet Air Arm's role in the Mediterranean during World War II. The Royal Navy faced significant...

The King's Coat by Dewey Lambdin is a gripping historical naval adventure that follows the exploits of 17-year-old Alan Lewrie as he navigates his way through the tumultuous world of 18th-century war...

Admiral Hawke Britain's Greatest Forgotten Naval Commander by Ruddock F. Mackay is a comprehensive biography that sheds light on the remarkable life and achievements of one of Britain's most...

Naval Gunnery: A Description & History of the Fighting Equipment of a Man-of-war by H. Garbett is a historical work that explores the evolution of naval gunnery, shedding light on the development and...

French Naval & Colonial Troops 1872-1914 by René Chartrand explores the lesser-known story of France's colonial wars in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. The French Naval Troops, comprising...

Naval aircraft have played an ever-increasing role in wartime conflicts. This illustrated directory provides key information, specifications and background history for over 70 aircraft from World War...

The Philippines Naval Campaign 1944-45: A Forgotten Phase of the Pacific War The events following the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944 are often overlooked in military histories. However, the US...

August Wilson: A Life by Patti Hartigan The first authoritative biography of August Wilson, one of America's most important and successful playwrights of the late 20th century. Wilson wrote ten...

A diminutive French general has inherited an army and turned it into a formidable force. In 1796, Napoleon's armies swept across Italy, striking a devastating blow against the Austrian empire...

Crumbs and Doilies is the first book from Cupcake Jemma's iconic London bakery, packed with over 90 recipes for cakes, bakes, cookies, and traybakes. This comprehensive cookbook includes decadent...

Harold Wilson: A Complex Leader Harold Wilson was a unique politician who served as Britain's Prime Minister twice, winning four General Elections in the process. This new portrait sheds light on his...

Mahan on Naval Strategy brings together key writings from Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan, one of the most influential naval theorists in history. This collection provides valuable insights into...

A thrilling historical naval adventure series from bestselling author Christopher C. Tubbs brings to life 17th century England and the Mediterranean during Charles II's reign.Based on the true...

Woodrow Wilson: A Biography by John Milton Cooper, Jr. This comprehensive biography offers a fresh perspective on America's 28th president, shedding light on his transformative domestic policy...

This book explores the fascinating history behind some of our most common expressions, revealing how they originated in naval slang.From everyday phrases like "as the crow flies" and "three sheets to...

The Naval Siege of Japan 1945: War Plan Orange Triumphant By Brian Lane Herder In April 2020, historian Brian Lane Herder published a comprehensive study of the final months of Allied naval...

The Trafalgar Chronicle Dedicated to Naval History in the Nelson Era: New Series 9 by John A. Rodgaard and Judith Pearson. This volume explores the world of naval intelligence during the Georgian...

George Washington Wilson: A Pioneer in Photography and Art. This biography presents a detailed account of George Washington Wilson's life and work, from his early days as a portrait miniature painter...

Castaways in Question: A Story of British Naval Interrogators from WW1 to DenazificationThe story of British naval interrogators from World War I to the denazification era is one of remarkable...

El Almanaque de Naval Ravikant es una obra que explora las lecciones aprendidas por el autor sobre la inversión y el éxito financiero.A través de sus experiencias personales, Eric Jorgenson comparte...

The 1980s saw significant expansion of US Naval Aviation, driven by President Reagan's vision for a 600-ship Navy. This period of unprecedented growth led to the development and deployment of new...

British Captain Nick Everard's destroyer is crippled by Nazi gunfire in the German invasion of Norway. As he attempts to repair his ship hidden in a remote fjord, Everard becomes aware that his son...

All the Drowning Seas by Alexander Fullerton is a gripping naval thriller that sets the stage for a desperate battle at sea. In 1942, as Japanese invasion fleets sweep across the Pacific, Allied...

Two humorous and heartwarming tales from award-winning author Jacqueline Wilson. Tracy Beaker's story is a candid account of her life, while Elsa's journey as a young performer offers a poignant...

Wild Flowers of Britain Month by Month is a beautifully illustrated guide to the delicate and beautiful wild flowers of the British Isles. Painted over a period of 45 years, Margaret Erskine Wilson's...

The World Encyclopedia of Aircraft Carriers and Naval Aircraft: An Illustrated History Of Aircraft Carriers And The Naval Aircraft That Launch From Them, From The First Airships And Zeppelins To...

Pudd'nhead Wilson is a thought-provoking murder mystery set in Missouri before the American Civil War. The story revolves around a shocking discovery made by town lawyer Puddn'head Wilson, who...