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Edgar Harrison
Soldier, Patriot and Ultra Wireless Operator to Winston Churchill

By Geoffrey Pidgeon

Edgar Harrison had the most extraordinary adventures in World War II. This book details the life of the man from his earliest years through a career in the Royal Corps of Signals an abrupt move into MI6. The story of his numerous missions on all fronts and his time as an Ultra operator for Winston Churchill, is fascinating.

Edgar joined the Army as a 14 year old apprentice and was soon heading on a posting to China for five years. Posted back to Britain in 1938 with war looming Edgar signed on for further military service. In January 1940 he was moved out of the blue into MI6 and the British intelligence HQ at Waddon Hall. By April he was in Norway at the time the Germans invaded, from where he had to beat a hasty retreat. He was then in Brussels during the Blitzkrieg before escaping back to England via Dunkirk. Posted to Greece he was again on the retreat when the Nazis launched their overwhelming attack, he however, refused to surrender with other Allied troops. Instead, he made his escape via Kalamata in a rowing boat before being rescued by a British warship. He landed in Crete and was soon retreating again and was later evacuated to Cairo where he spent time recuperating from the wounds. Edgar was then parachuted into Yugoslavia with wireless gear for General Mihailovic and he became involved in close-quarter fighting between the various factions. Following a submarine withdrawal he was then sent to the Ukraine, for his sixth retreat of the war whilst ostensibly training Russian tank crews in the use of British wireless equipment. After returning to Cairo and Rommel's successful drive into Egypt, Edgar was ordered to set up the agents' wireless station for the SAS and the Long Range Desert Group deep in the Libyan Desert down at Kufra Oasis. From there he was posted to Algiers, becoming involved in the invasion of Sicily and setting up stations in Italy. Eventually Edgar returned Whaddon Hall, five miles west of Bletchley Park, before going to France and Germany. During this time he was also assigned to Winston Churchill as the MI6 wireless operator at meetings with Allied leaders. Passing the leader the decoded German Engima signals know as Ultra. After the war Edgar became the Principal Signals Officer of the Foreign Office.

This biography has been written by an acknowledged expert on Britain's clandestine activities Geoffrey Pidgeon. This book provides a glimpse of one of the great WWII stories and is recommended to everyone interested in MI6 the work carried out by its signals operators.

Size 177x255mm 232 pages ISBN: 9780 9560 5150 9

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Haynes Owner Workshop Manual for Supermarine Spitfifre
By Alfred Price & Paul Blackah

The iconic Supermarine Spitfire is the high point of many air shows and they turn heads where ever they are seen. This famous aircraft now receives the Haynes Owners Workshop Manual treatment. Written with the full co-operation and authorisation of the Royal Air Force this fascinating book provides a unique perspective on what it takes to own, restore and operate a Spitfire. This is a wonderful insight into the engineering and construction of this remarkable aeroplane. Presented mainly in colour, there are as you would expect cut away drawings, maintenance information and restorations tips. There is also a history of the Spitfire and even views from the cockpit and the engineer.

This highly detailed and attractively designed hard back book is based around the restoration of the Spitfire Mk XVI at RAF Coningsby. Providing an insight into owning, restoring, servicing and flying Britain's legendary World War 2 fighter - recommended reading

Size 270 x 210mm, 160 pages, ISBN 9781-8442-5462-0
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Haynes Owner Workshop Manuals Messerschmitt Bf109
By: Paul Blackah & Malcolm Lowe

Produced as a sister volume to the Haynes Workshop Manual for Supermarine Spitfire this book provides the same treatment to the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt Bf109. This single-seat fighter was the main combat adversary of the RAF's Hurricanes and Spitfires in the Battle of Britain.

This Haynes Owners Workshop Manual covers the history of the Bf109, restoration to flight, the views of owners, pilots and engineers, and operating and servicing insights. Data boxes cover Bf109 facts and figures, plus interviews with Luftwaffe pilots and modern-day owner-pilots. Illustrated with a mix of specially commissioned colour and archive photographs, the Bf109 Manual also includes illustrations from Luftwaffe official wartime servicing manuals, and coverage of restoration projects in the UK and overseas.

Hardback, Size 270 x 210mm, 160 pages, ISBN 9781-8442-5642-6

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AVRO LANCASTER: Britain's Greatest Wartime Bomber
By Peter C. Smith

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The Avro Lancaster is one of the most well known and revered aircraft in aviation history. The RAF’s heavy bomber was developed during the early years of World War 2 when Britain’s only means of taking the offensive to Germany was through the RAF’s strategic night bombing campaign.

The first Lancaster mission was in 1942 and the aircraft was an instant success. Powered by four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines its performance outstripped its rivals. By the end of the war the aircraft had carried out 156,000 missions and dropped over 600,000 tons of high explosive bombs and more than 51 million incendiary bombs. Its versatility was such that it excelled also in many other roles including daylight precision bombing.

Comprehensively illustrated throughout with a stunning collection of black and white and colour photographs, presented in a large, landscape format, this book follows our highly successful Avro Vulcan title. It will be entertaining reading not only for aviation enthusiasts, but for all who know the legend of the Lancaster bomber in Britain's wartime history.

Size: 216 x 292 mm, 128pages ISBN: 9781-8578-0305-1

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Schneider Trophy to Spitfire
By: John Shelton

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R J Mitchell is best known as the designer of the legendary Supermarine Spitfire fighter that he never lived to see enter service with the RAF. Schneider Trophy to Spitfire is the first book to give a comprehensive account of the design career of this great aircraft designer.

Reginald J. Mitchell, known affectionately as "R.J." or even "Mitch" was responsible for twenty eight of aircraft designs. Specialising is flying-boats, Mitchell was responsible for the sleek record-breaking seaplane aircraft that won outright the Schneider Trophy in 1931. There were many other classic designs such as the Stranraer and Southampton flying boats. The author John Shelton examines Mitchell's designs and recounts how each of his aircraft emerged in response to contemporary requirements and prevailing design philosophies. There are details of the successful campaign to win the Schneider trophy and the development of the Supermarine Spitfire.

Produced in hardback Schneider Trophy to Spitfire is heavily illustrated with line drawings of the aircraft and contemporary pictures. This book provides a great insight into the man and career that is R J Mitchell

Size 270 x 210mm, 256 pages, ISBN 978-1-84425-530-6
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Bouncing-Bomb Man
The Science of Sir Barnes Wallis
By Iain Murray

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Barnes Wallis is best known as the 'boffin' behind the famous bouncing bomb used by 617 Squadron to breach the Ruhr dams in 1943, but his work covers a far wider canvas.

Bouncing-Bomb Man details Barnes Wallis' work from airships, through novel aircraft structures and special weapons, to long-range supersonic aircraft, and an extensive patent portfolio. This is the first book to describe the entire life's work of Wallis in detail and shows how his genius brought totally new ideas into these various fields. The book is packed with detail on how ideas were conceived, tested and performed in use. From the famous "bouncing bomb", "earthquake bombs" (tallboy and grand slam), airships, supersonic aircraft, telescopes, cargo carriers, bridges and much more they are all detailed here with the science and engineering expertise that he deployed to make them work.

Lavishly illustrated this great hardback book makes extensive use of line artwork and photographs to demonstrate the concepts involved. For those seeking an authoritative work or those simply wanting a good read Bouncing-Bomb Man is ideal reading.

Size 270 x 210mm, 288 pages, ISBN 978-1-84425-588-7
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The Real Enigma Heroes
By Phil Shanahan

The capture of the Enigma codes helped shorten the Second World War by at least a year. Churchill took a special interest in the information that came out of Bletchley Park’s Station X and he guarded his contact well so that the Germans would never find out the source.Without the quick actions of three men from HMS Petard, who clambered aboard a sinking German U-boat, the codes might never have been broken. On the night of 30 October 1942, First Lieutenant Tony Fasson, accompanied by Able Seaman Colin Grazier and Tommy Brown, climbed aboard U-559. Passing codebooks up through the hatch, Fasson and Grazier were caught aboard the sub as she suddenly sank. Brown was saved, along with the code books, and the rest, they say, is history...It wasn’t until 1969 that the men were mentioned for their work in rescuing the Enigma codes, and even then it was in the comic "The Hornet".

Phil Shanahan tells the extraordinary story of the three men who saved countless Allied lives and shortened the war by a year, as well as the efforts to recognise their bravery.

It’s hard to think of three individual servicemen who did more to hasten the Allied victory - Robert Harris, author of "Enigma".

They played a pivotal part in bringing the Battle of the Atlantic to an earlier close - Prince Andrew.

A contribution to the winning of the war that few could match - Tony Blair.

Hardback Size 254x178, paperback, 240 pages, ISBN: 9780 7524 4472 7

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Full Circle
A Dream Denied, A Vision Fulfilled

By Theodore J. Cohen

Solly's dream is for his son Teddy to one day become a concert violinist. Eventually he comes to understand and to endure the heartbreak of knowing that the dream never will be realized. As Solly watches, life takes Teddy from gifted violin student to adult engineer and scientist, leaving no time for the career in music Solly so dearly wants his son to pursue. In the end, there emerges the essence of redemption as Teddy returns to the violin late in life and fulfills his and his father's vision. The story, which is a work of fiction based on real events, will fascinate readers from ages ten to one hundred who are interested in radio, communications, and music and in how it was to grow up in a family whose members trace their heritage to that great wave of immigrants that crashed onto America's shores in the mid- to late 1800s.

Size 204x127, paperback, 216 pages, ISBN: 9781 4490 2914 2

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SOE: The Scientific Secrets
By Fredric Boyce and Douglas Everett

The history of Special Operations Executive (SOE) seems to spring a never-ending run of surprises, and here are some more. This book explores the mysterious world of the tools SOE used for their missions of subversion and sabotage.

Written by a scientist who served in SOE and an engineer who shared the task of clearing up after it was disbanded, their insider knowledge provides a clear account of the way in which SOE inventors worked. The often grim reality is confronted and is more akin with the world of James Bond and Q’s workshop was than previously believed. From high explosive technology to chemical and biological devices it is all here. Readers will find details of clandestine radios used alongside the techniques of air supply, camouflage, underwater warfare, weaponry and so much more.

SOE -The Scientific Secrets is a revelation about the tools that allowed the murky world of spying and spies to operate during wartime. A thoroughly recommended read for anyone interested in these WWII activities.

Size 164x239mm, 336 pages ISBN 9780 7524 5329 3

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abc Air Traffic Control (10th Edition)
By Graham Duke

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Since the last edition of abc Air Traffic Control in 2005 there have been many changes in the air traffic control industry in the UK and UK-related airways. Air traffic has continued to increase rapidly resulting in more complex air traffic control systems which have to meet demand, as well as fulfilling safety and environment regulations.

Covering current issues facing the air traffic control industry, the author looks at the establishment of the new London Control Centre at Swanwick in the beginning of 2008, and the problematic congestion plaguing the UK skies, particularly in the busy Southeast. As a result, National Air Traffic Services, which took over from the Civil Airliner Authority in 2001 following partial privatization ofthe industry, is consulting with the CAA about redrawing the aircraft route map over the southeast of England to alleviate this problem.

This newest volume covers all the latest developments within the industry, explaining the structure of the system and the regulations controlling it in a straightforward manner, with a window into military air traffic control systems as well. Alongside this wider picture, intimate details are also revealed about the operations of ground control, the communications systems in the aircraft flying, the standard modes of communication, and airport procedures. The North Atlantic system and other aeronautical information such as charts, weather and airfield data are explained, as well as a full assessment of future developments. This is the essential handbook for anyone interested in civil aviation and the operation of modern air traffic control practice.

Size 184x120 mm, 112 pages, ISBN 978-1-85780-318-1

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abc Air Band Radio Guide (7th Edition)
By Graham Duke

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A long-awaited new edition of a best-selling pocket guide specifically designed for the aviation enthusiast who wants to listen in to aircraft air band activity.First published in 1992 abc Air Band Radio Guide is an indispensable guide to the complexities of air traffic control communications. For many thousands of aviation enthusiasts part of the fascination of their hobby is the ability to listen in to the radio transmissions made by the air traffic controllers and the aircraft under their control.

This highly popular guide has now been thoroughly updated, and it examines in detail, but in a straightforward manner, air traffic control in the UK, the technology involved, the equipment available with an analysis of various features and what to look for when seeking to acquire such equipment, airfields, radio frequencies, the nature of the transmissions that can be heard, antennas and high frequency radio.

Size 184x120 mm, 112 pages, ISBN 9781 8578 0319 8

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ENIGMA U-BOATS: Breaking the Code
By Jak P Mallmann Showell

Revised updated and made available for the first time as a paperback book ENIGMA U-BOATS: Breaking the Code is the true story of the Enigma machines taken from U-Boats in WW2.

ENIGMA U-BOATS: Breaking the Code is written by the acknowledged expert on the history of the U-boat arm in the Second World War. This book analyses the development of Enigma, following the story from the shocked German admirals who discovered that the Royal Navy had penetrated their secret radio codes during WW1. The response of the German navy to make a coding system, so complex that breaking their codes, would be theoretically impossible - the Enigma machine. There are details of the development of Enigma, its role during German U-boat operations, and the subsequent code-breaking work at Bletchley Park. This book examines in detail all the U-boats known to have been boarded by the Allies during the war from which Enigma machines could have been captured.

At a special 25% discount for RSGB members this book is a highly enjoyable read which details the story U-Boat and the Enigma story in WW2 and is thoroughly recommended reading.

Size: 194x130mm, 232 pages. ISBN 9780-7110-3396-2

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Capturing Enigma
How HMS "Petard" Seized the German Naval Codes
by Stephen Harper

Capturing Enigma: How HMS "Petard" Seized the German Naval Codes - details the true story of the attack by a British destroyer on a German U-boat in the Eastern Mediterranean in October 1942 that altered the course of the entire war.

The capture of secret German Enigma coding material from U-559, at the cost of the lives of two of HMS Petard's crew, enabled Bletchley Park's code breakers to crack a new Enigma system introduced to cover a maximum U-boat offensive. After ten critical months with no U-boat signals intelligence available, this was the crucial factor in defeating Hitler's Atlantic U-boat wolf packs before they could starve Britain into defeat in the winter of 1942-3. Had it been possible to release the facts of her triumph at the time, the name of HMS Petard would surely have ranked alongside that of Nelson's Victory in the annals of British history. Because of the top secrecy about Ultra messages that lasted nearly four decades, the Petard's achievement remained unknown, her fame unrecognized. This text is the true story of how HMS Petard attacked and captured U-559 in the darkness of a Mediterranean night. With the use of vivid eyewitness accounts, the author describes how two of her crew swam across to the sinking, abandoned U-boat (ahead of a boarding party in a whaler) went below and passed key signals documents up the conning tower before being trapped when U-559, leaking from damage caused in the Petard's earlier depth charge attacks, sank. Both men were later recommended for posthumous awards of the Victoria Cross but the Admiralty, concerned this might draw unwanted attention from German Intelligence, instead ordered posthumous awards of the George Cross, the highest civilian award for bravery.

At a special 25% discount for RSGB members Capturing Enigma: How HMS "Petard" Seized the German Naval Codes is a bargain and a great read.

Size 207x132 mm, 192 pages, ISBN 9780 7509 3050 5

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Between Silk and Cyanide
A Code Maker's War 1941-45

By Leo Marks

Leo Marks was until recently known as a poet and playwright, however now he is best known as one of the foremost cryptographers at Bletchley Park during WW2. This book is a detailed account of his time in SOE and is truly one of the great Second World War memoirs.

Between Silk and Cyanide tells how Marks revolutionised the code-making techniques of the Allies and trained some of the famous agents. The story is all here from his arrival in 1942 with a black market chicken tucked under his arm through his time at Bletchley Park. There is a huge amount of detail here including how he had had to come up with new cyphers for SOE when he was horrified to discover that the traffic could be read by the Germans with ease. His novel solution was to use original poems instead as cyphers. Marks also revolutionised the decoding of the 20% of "indecipherables", messages from SOE agents that were sent with the Gestapo on the prowl, that the agent need not risk his life to resend.

At 622 pages this book is a critically acclaimed and detailed autobiography. It is recommended to anyone seeking an account of Bletchley Park or simply a great read.

Size 194x124, paperback, 622 pages, ISBN: 9780 7509 4835 7

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Haynes Owner Workshop Manual for Apollo 11
By: Christopher Riley & Philip Dolling

If you are familiar with Haynes manuals in their various forms this hardback book is a delight. You may not have a Saturn V rocket or Lunar Module in need of a service but this book provides the insight if you do. This book is packed with over 300 pictures, diagrams, cutaways, flow diagrams and much more all in the familiar Haynes style. Readers will find included the story of the Apollo program, the development of the various Saturn rockets and the 'space hardware' that made it all possible.

This manual provides an insight into the work of the 400,000 people who before the age of micro computers, mobile phones and the internet achieved the technical miracle that is the Apollo programme. This book looks at the evolution and design of the mighty Saturn V rocket. There are specific chapters explaining the details of the Command & Service modules, the Lunar module and even the space suits themselves. We even learn about how the Apollo 11 mission was flown - from launch procedures to 'flying' the Saturn V and the 'LEM', and from moon walking to the earth re-entry procedure. Much is also devoted to the guidance, navigation and control along with details of the communications systems. The book details the cancelled J-class missions and addresses the conspiracy theories that surround the programme. Readers will also find appendices detailing all the Apollo missions and the fate of the rockets and spacecraft.

Released to coincide with the 40th Anniversary of the first man to walk on the Moon this book is a fascinating guide to the whole Apollo programme and thoroughly recommended.

Size 270 x 210mm, 196 pages ISBN: 9781 8442 5683 9

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Haynes Owner Workshop Manual for Avro Lancaster
By: Jarrod Cotter and Paul Blackah

The legendary Avro Lancaster receives the famous Haynes manual treatment with the full co-operation and authorisation of the Royal Air Force. This hardback book provides rare and fascinating insight into how the Lancaster is constructed, flown, operated and how it is serviced and maintained.

This Haynes manual provides not only the history of the plane that Sir Arthur (Bomber) Harris described as "the greatest single factor in winning the war" but much more. Readers will find detailed sections with pictures, diagrams, cutaways of the anatomy of the aircraft. The "crew's view" is covered in depth with details of pre flight checks, start-up, take off, navigating and more. There is also the "engineers view" covering servicing of the aircraft and an "owner's view" for those lucky enough to acquire their own aircraft. The whole book filled with hundreds of supporting colour photographs and diagrams.

Written from the unique perspective of those who know what it takes to restore and operate a Lancaster, this manual provides as well as a wonderful insight into the engineering and construction of this remarkable aeroplane. This highly detailed and attractively designed book is a must for anyone interested in iconic Lancaster Bomber. .

Size 270 x 210mm, 160 pages ISBN: 9781 8442 5463 7

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abc Civil Aircraft Markings 2009
by Allan S Wright

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From airliners to microlights, this fully comprehensive includes balloons, radio frequencies, airline flight codes and much else. This book provides a complete and exhaustive listing of all aircraft registered in Britain and those overseas airliners likely to be seen in British skies.

The past year has seen considerable change in the aviation industry. Passenger levels have continued to grow, but aviation profitability remains weak with the continuing rise of the budget airlines threatening the margins of the flag carriers. Despite the uncertainties airlines continue to invest significantly in new aircraft. All the additions and deletions to fleets are, as always, carefully recorded in the new 2009 edition of abc Civil Aircraft Markings.

Size: 184x120mm, 432 pages, ISBN 9781 8578 0313 6

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abc Military Aircraft Markings 2009
by Howard J. Curtis

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This book is the comprehensive guide to military aircraft to be seen in Britain's skies.

The RAF and, more generally, for Britain's military aviation has witnessed a dramatic shift in the focus in recent years. Significant commitments remain with roles in the South Atlantic and Afghanistan. The role of air power in the continuing conflict in Iraq remains crucial, both in terms of logistics and in providing air support for British forces on the ground. There are comprehensive listings of RAF aircraft, Royal Navy, the Army Air Corps and the Irish Air Corps. There are listings of European based USAF aircraft and many other air forces seen in the UK. There are even sections covering historic aircraft and military aviation websites etc

This latest edition covers all the latest developments that have affected military aviation throughout the world and will appeal to all aviation enthusiasts.

Size: 184x120mm, 224 pages, ISBN 9781 8578 0312 9

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The Greatest Podcasting tips in the World

by Malcolm Boyden

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Imagine having your own radio show on your own radio station, delivered to listeners around the world at the touch of a button. It's not a dream. All of this can happen - and it's much easier than you think. Let award-winning BBC Radio broadcaster Malcolm Boyden introduce you to the pulsating world of podcasting - a new and exciting radio revolution that could turn you into a broadcasting superstar. If you have any aspirations at all of becoming a radio presenter or just fancy trying your hand at broadcasting, this book gives you the perfect start.

Podcasting tips and advice to help you…

* Broadcast your radio shows direct to listeners across the world
* Show off your talent on a global stage
* Earn a lucrative living from the exciting world of the professional broadcaster
* Take a leading role in the new radio revolution
* Create your very own radio station

Size: 180mm x 132mm 160 pages, Hardback, ISBN 978-1-905151-75-2

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Circuit building for Dummies
By Ward Silver, N0AX

Written by well known radio amateur Ward Silver, N0AX this book is a great and easy way to start building circuits for projects. If you have you ever wanted to build your own electronic device, put together a thermostat or repair a microphone cable, this is the book for you!

Inside you'll find the tools and techniques you need to build circuits, with illustrated, step-by-step directions to help accomplish tasks and complete projects. As you work through the tasks throughout the book, you'll construct many projects while learning the key circuit building principles and techniques. Find out about measuring and testing, maintenance and troubleshooting, cables, connectors, how to test your stuff, and much more.

This book includes
* The tools you need and how to use them
* How to make sense of schematics and printed circuit boards
* Basic techniques for creating any circuit
* How to make and repair cables and connectors
* Testing and maintenance procedures

With over 400 pages this book is great for everyone interested in electronic circuit construction and provides the ideal introduction to this fascinating topic.

Size 203x254mm, 408 pages, ISBN: 9780-4701-7342-8

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Robot Builder's Bonanza

By Gordon McComb, Myke Predko

Robot Builder's Bonanza

The Best and Biggest Robotics Book on the Block
Gordon McComb has partnered with fellow robotics enthusiast Myke Predko and together they've produced the ultimate guide to building your very own robot. Inside Robot Builder's Bonanza you'll find detailed plans for constructing robots that walk, see, feel, talk, listen, think and more! Best of all, this book will make you want to build a robot and show you how you can! Projects vary in complexity so everyone from novices to advanced hobbyists will find something to inspire and advance robot plans.

Included there are fully illustrated plans for 99 amazing robots with hundreds of great illustrations and customizability added to every project. You will also find details of materials and tools you can use to build your robots. The book covers state-of-the-art advances and developments in remote control through to help with microcontrollers for the beginner. There is information on turning toys into automatons, advanced locomotion, high-tech sensors, even suggestions for robotics competitions and competing and 75% fewer bad jokes

The 766 pages of Robot Builder's Bonanza are packed with enthusiasm, fascinating science titbits, field-tested projects, and modular organization to make it easy to invent and build your own designs. This best-seller puts it all together for anyone with the slightest curiosity about this fascinating hobby.

Paperback, 766 pages © 2006, McGraw Hill
ISBN 9780-0714-6893-0
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The Story of Enigma CD

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By Prof. Tom Perera, W1TP
The breaking of the Enigma Codes in World War II was one of the defining actions of the whole war. This CD looks at the Enigma machines themselves in amazing detail and brings to life how these machines were made and used. This CD also looks at the development of Enigma machines made by other countries after the war and detail is included of Russian, Swiss and American versions. In sixty sections you will find 5 videos, over 1400 photographs, schematics, nine Enigma books & manuals and two Enigma simulator programs. This CDcovers a huge array of detail from operating instructions,assembly and details of Enigma machines captured during the war and their value to Allied efforts. The CDgoes beyond the Enigma machines of WWII andcontains material on various derivations of these fascinating encryption devices. There are details of the American M-209 cipher machine including a 30-minute training film on its use. There is information on the FIALKA which is a recently discovered Russian Enigma machine, along with the Swiss pocket cipher machines. The CD is presented in an easy to use HTML format so any computer with an internet browser can use it easily. Some items on the CD do require other software to run and this has been included in the form of Mozilla Firefox (a web browser), Adobe Acrobat and Real Player (all PC versions).

At 697MB there is far more on this CD than we can hope to cover here. This is simply a gold mine of material for anyone interested in the subject of Enigma machines. This CD is thoroughly recommended as a remarkable resource for those researching the Enigma saga or anyone just interested in the topic.
ISBN 9781-9050-8622-1

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Perera's Telegraph Collectors Reference CD

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By Prof. Tom Perera, W1TP
This CD edition of his famous Telegraph Collectors Guide is the most comprehensive guide to telegraph keys available. Containing an amazing 7000 photographs and a vast array of descriptions, prices, books, maps, videos and lists, this CD is a goldmine of fascinating information. The Telegraph Collectors CD is really easy to use and requires no installation or hard disc space, being HTML it should run equally well on PCs or Macs. It starts with a historical background of telegraph keys and discusses the types of keys available from the earliest years through to the present day. The reader will then find a breakdown ofthe various categories of keys, from the earliest 1830 varieties through the introduction of Morse code keys,spark & wireless keys, military keys from around the world and radio keys. There is also a wide range of material covering practice sets, semi-automatic keys (or "Bugs"), electronic keyers, paddles, home-made keys and even novelty items. A wide variety of pictures and diagrams aid identification of the various models and the author has included extensive lists of the various manufacturers, their model numbers and codes. There are even tips on restoring telegraph keys and their use along with a comprehensive index of the material. Even if you are not interested in the dollar value of telegraph keys this historical reference work is fascinating look at telegraph and Morse keys since their very inception.
ISBN 9781-9050-8623-8

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Perera's Telegraph Collectors Guide
By Prof. Tom Perera, W1TP

This is the third edition of the famous Perera's Telegraph Collectors Guide. Written by the leading expert on Telegraph Keys this book provides the reader with the comprehensive guide to telegraph keys. There is a historical background of telegraph keys and details of the types of keys available from the earliest 1830 varieties through to the present day. Morse code keys, spark & wireless keys, military keys from around the world and radio keys are all covered. There is also a wide range of material covering practice sets, semi-automatic keys (or "Bugs"), electronic keyers, paddles, home-made keys and even novelty items. There are even tips on restoring telegraph keys. The book also provides the latest guide prices for the keys along with a hugely valuable cross reference and comprehensive index of the material.

This book contains:
* Historical background
* Details of key types
* Hundreds of pictures
* Current key prices
* Tips on restoration
* Comprehensive & Cross-Referenced Index

This guide is ideal companion for anyone with an interest in telegraph keys and is a fascinating reference work on telegraph and Morse keys since their very inception

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