41 results for 'billet'

Every Bullet Has Its Billet: A Guide to Wargaming the Late 17th Century This comprehensive guide covers one of military history's most colourful and exciting eras, spanning from the Restoration of...

The Friendly Invasion of Leominster: An Account of the US Military Units Billeted Around Leominster, 1943-1945 by Frances Collins and Martin Collins. During World War II, the market town of...

Extracts from Diary and Letters of a Young Soldier In 1916, Charles Harold Mawson's life took a dramatic turn when he was called up for military service. As he navigated the challenges of war, his...

Introduce your little ones to the wonders of the jungle with this charming board book. The exceptional quality of the sounds brings every picture to life, making it a must-have for young explorers...

Listen to the Birds is a board book featuring amazing real-life sounds. The new edition includes replaceable AAA batteries and an exciting 'Look and Find' game on the final page.

Introduce your little ones to the magic of classical music with this engaging board book. Featuring real-life sounds, it's a great way to explore the world of music and its many wonders.With its...

Sound button board books with amazing real-life sounds! This board book features a range of fascinating sounds from around the world, perfect for little ears to explore. With its sturdy board pages...

A fun and interactive London sticker book, perfect for little hands to explore the city. With a carry handle, this book is ideal for a trip to London or a fun activity at home. Packed with over 250...

Listen to the Dance Music is an interactive board book that lets babies and toddlers discover the sounds of different dance styles. With a button on every spread, children can press to hear the...

Explore the vibrant city of London with this interactive board book, featuring colourful illustrations and easy-to-use mechanisms.Discover the sights and sounds of the busy city with push, pull and...

Press the pages to hear the sounds of London town! A bright board book for toddlers and young children with ten distinct noises to listen to. It's time to visit London - what a noisy city! The London...

Listen to the Seaside is an interactive board book that invites little ones to explore the world of sound. With a button on every spread, this book brings to life the distinctive sounds of a seagull,...

Introduce your little ones to the world of vehicles with these charming board books. Each spread features a button that triggers a different sound, from the honk of a train to the ring of a tram...

Listen to the Farm is a board book that brings the sounds of a farm to life with amazing real-life sounds.With replaceable AAA batteries, this book is interactive and fun to play with. The final page...

During World War II, hundreds of thousands of children were evacuated from British cities to safer areas. This Government operation, known as "Pied Piper", aimed to protect them from bombing...

The Discworld is a world much like our own, with a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle. In this world, magic exists, but it's not without its...

Introduce your little ones to the world of royalty with this interactive board book. Featuring push, pull and slide mechanisms, it's the perfect way to celebrate the coronation.Help the King choose...

The Sonata No. 2 in G Major (1936) Piano by Paul Hindemith and Bernhard Billeter is a comprehensive musical score. This edition, published by Schott in 1985, presents the second sonata for solo piano...

Discover the sights and sounds of London with this engaging alphabet book. With over thirty flaps to lift and a pull-out ending, children can search for iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and...

The Discworld is a world much like our own, with a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle. In this world, magic is a part of everyday life, and...

Set against the backdrop of World War II, Flatlands is a poignant and powerful story about two young people finding solace in each other amidst hardship.Freda, a 12-year-old evacuee from East London,...

A gripping account of one man's experience during World War II. In September 1939, Anthony Rhodes is sent to France, serving with the British Army. His days are filled with the mundane routines of...

Nothing of Importance: A Record of Eight Months at the Front with a Welsh Battalion, October 1915 to June 1916This memoir is a vivid and detailed account of life in the trenches during World War I...

Brigadier John Hackett's extraordinary story begins with a life-changing injury at the Battle of Arnhem. After being badly wounded, he was spirited from his hospital bed by the Dutch Resistance and...

Judy Rest's new life in Pinlock is off to a rocky start. As she begins work at her munitions factory, she meets Nick Parsons, who warns her about suspicious goings-on at the billet.Despite his...

The Trench Life and Death on the Western Front 1914-1918 by Trevor Yorke offers a concise and informative history of the First World War, focusing on the trenches that were the site of much of the...

Solomon Farthing's unexpected inheritance sets him on a quest to uncover the truth about his own past. A pawn ticket and fifty thousand pounds in cash are all he has to go on, but they lead him down...

Bellewether by Susanna Kearsley is a magical novel that blends history, forbidden romance and the paranormal. Secrets aren't such easy things to keep, especially in times of war and divided loyalties...

Twisted Strands by Margaret Dickinson As the world teeters on the brink of war, Eveleen Hardcastle finds herself at the helm of her family's factory. With her husband Richard off fighting, she must...

During the Great War, soldiers found comfort and interest in the natural world around them. Birds, in particular, brought joy to the trenches, where officers would often engage in bird-watching as a...

A heartwarming tale of love and resilience in the face of uncertainty, set against the backdrop of World War II in Cornwall. Betty Walker's latest novel follows the lives of three women as they...

Carrie's War is a poignant and realistic novel about a young girl's experience during wartime. When Carrie and her little brother Nick are evacuated from their London home to the Welsh hills, they...

In 1941 and beyond, British special forces launched secret operations in Burma's mountains and jungles to disrupt the Japanese occupation. Using newly declassified documents from the National...

Wartime love and murder cast long shadows. Annie Devereux retreats to David Mackenzie's cottage in the Scottish Highlands to research her grandfather's mysterious wartime history. There, she...

Daughters of Liverpool by Annie Groves is a heartwarming and evocative saga set in Liverpool during World War Two. Against the backdrop of war, Katie navigates her new life in the city, working...

Carrier Air Group Commanders: The Men and Their Machines This comprehensive volume explores the history of the U.S. Navy's air group commanders, providing insight into the development of carrier...

Carrie's War by Nina Bawden is a poignant and realistic portrayal of life during wartime. At 12 and a half years old, Carrie finds herself evacuated from her London home to the Welsh hills with her...

Newhaven Fort and Garrison - Newhaven Fort and Newhaven Garrison During the Great War By Keith Brain This book provides a detailed examination of Newhaven Fort during World War I, exploring its role...

A heartwarming story about three siblings, evacuated from London to live in the countryside, looking for a permanent home--and a new meaning for family. In 1940, William, Edmund, and Anna are...

Dhjamal Mekhan Dooyeghas, un faquir indio con una vida de aventuras, viaja a París para comprarse una cama de clavos en Ikea. Con solo un billete de 100 euros falso, se sumerge en la gran variedad de...

Tokio a medianoche es una historia de amor que se desarrolla en el corazón de Japón. La protagonista, Hailey, llega al país con un billete de ida y una entrevista de trabajo, pero pronto descubre que...