Vulcan Boys By Tony Blackman. The Vulcan, the second of the three V bombers built to guard the UK during the Cold War, has become an aviation icon like the Spitfire. Its delta shape is instantly recognisable as is the howling noise it makes when the engines are opened for take-off. Vulcan Boys is the first Vulcan book recounted completely first hand by the operators themselves. It tells the story of the aircraft from its design conception through the Cold War when it played out its most important job as Britain's nuclear deterrent; before unbelievably, at the end of its service life, also playing a significant role in liberating the Falkland Islands. Vulcan Boys is a fascinating and completely authentic read reminding us of the Cold War, how it was fought and the considerable effort required to prevent all-out nuclear war.

Improve Your Sleep  Do you struggle to fall asleep at night or always wake up feeling tired? This expert guide will help you improve your sleep, beat insomnia and feel your best again. One in three people now suffers from insomnia, and millions of us have disrupted sleep and daytime fatigue due to modern-day lifestyles. It’s not just your mood and temper that can suffer – lack of sleep can lead to health problems and accelerated ageing. In this book, learn how to beat your sleep thieves and build a sleep-friendly lifestyle. Discover the foods and therapies that deepen your slumber and learn how to stop your partner keeping you awake at night. Follow the plan for 14 days and look forward to a happier, energised you.

US Supersonic Bomber Projects 2  The threat posed by the Soviet Union throughout the postwar period coincided with an explosion of innovation and can-do attitude among America's aircraft manufacturers. Challenging requirements and experimentation resulted in a huge variety of designs for aircraft powered by nuclear reaction, aircraft capable of flying faster than Mach 5, advanced bombers able to land and take-off from the surface of the ocean, VTOL fighters and bombers, and many others. Aerospace engineer Scott Lowther collects some of the most radical and beyond-the-state-of-the-art 'secret projects' in this - the second volume of his US projects series.      

Air National Guard - Jet Fighters  The Air National Guard (ANG) is a federal military reserve force of the USAF. Each of the 50 US states has at least one ANG wing. Like the rest of the USAF, the ANG units have a proud history of flying the fastest, best equipped and most powerful jet fighters in the world. This bookazine features more than 150 profiles created by renowned aviation artist JP Vieira, including types such as the F-80, F-84 Thunderjet, F-84F Thunderstreak, F-86 Sabre, F-86D Sabre Dog, F-89 Scorpion, F-94 Starfire, F-100 Super Sabre, F-101 Voodoo, F-102 Delta Dagger, F-104 Starfighter, F-105 Thunderchief, F-106 Delta Dart, F-4 Phantom II, F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II.

The Sewing Machine ManualThousands of people buy a basic sewing machine and never get it out of its box, lacking the confidence to get started and daunted by off-putting manuals. This book will change all that. Sewing machine guru and popular author, Wendy Gardiner, has written a user-friendly guide to using a basic sewing machine, with the elements you would get in a manual, naming parts, showing how to thread up, checking stitching and tension etc, followed by a section building skills as you start using a sewing machine. This is followed by 9 great projects: a Drawstring Bag, an Appliqued Pillow, a Clutch Bag, a Pillow with Piping, Tab-Top Curtains, a Quilted Pot Holder, a Scarf, Apron and a Decorated Towel, all specially designed to build skills such as sewing seams, buttonhole sewing, adding zips, blind hems, quilting, free machine embroidery, using twin needles and making pleats, trims and pockets. There is a glossary of all the important terms, and an excellent trouble-shooting guide.

King Charles III - Coronation SpecialAs we celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, we bring you this commemorative special edition to mark this important occasion.We have compiled some of the most beautiful imagery that depicts the history and traditions of British coronations, as well as some of the iconic moments, experiences, and milestones throughout the lives of Their Majesties..

Island Racer 2023 - Your guide to the 2023 Isle of Man TT Island Racer is the world's largest and best TT racing publication Each year its 148 pages delivers the most incredible photos, articles and interviews with the modern gladiators who do battle on the world's most punishing motorcycle course. 2023's Island Racer focuses on the biggest names and the fastest motorcycles that are taking on TT 2023 and uncovers the stories behind the headlines.

Flying Scotsman - 100th Anniversary By Brian Sharpe & Robin Jones It has now been a century since arguably the most famous steam locomotive in history, No 1472 Flying Scotsman, left the Doncaster Works where it was made. It was the third of a class of steam locomotives that would eventually number 79 engines, and did not originally even carry a name. The A1 4-6-2 though, was the biggest express steam engine ever to have been seen in Britain at the time. It was chosen to be displayed at a major exhibition at Wembley in 1924, and for this it was given the name Flying Scotsman. It hauled the London & North Eastern Railway’s first King’s Cross-to-Edinburgh nonstop express in 1928. It was the first steam engine in the world to officially break the 100mph barrier. Flying Scotsman has now become the one steam engine in the world of which everyone knows the name, and which most people would even recognise. It was briefly the only main line steam engine running in the whole of Britain, and it has travelled across the Atlantic and across America. It has circumnavigated the globe, steamed across Australia, broken the record for a nonstop run with steam (again), and been sold for easily the highest price ever paid for a steam engine.   In 2004, its ongoing 40 years of fame finally earned it a place in the National Railway Museum collection and, after an unprecedented fundraising campaign and a National Heritage Memorial Fund grant, the museum was able to clear the enormous debts of the engine’s then owning company and acquire Flying Scotsman for the nation, and for a British public which clearly holds the engines in high esteem. If it had not acquired fame, largely as a result of its name, in the 1920s and 1930s, then maybe Alan Pegler would not have had the enthusiasm to purchase it in 1963. If it had been scrapped, what would then have become Britain’s most famous steam engine? And now it’s back. No-one expected it to take ten years of toil, but the National Railway Museum finally has an engine to be proud of. This book tells the story of the legend that is Flying Scotsman - the ultimate in British express steam design elegance.

Each year Island Racer delivers 148 pages of the most incredible photos, articles and interviews with the modern gladiators who do battle on the world’s most punishing motorcycle course. 2024’s Island Racer will focus on the biggest names and the fastest motorcycles that are taking on TT 2024 and uncover the stories behind the headlines.

Secret Projects of the Luftwaffe – Limited Edition By Dan Sharp Hundreds of thousands of classified documents were captured from Germany’s aircraft manufacturers and aviation ministry at the end of the Second World War, including details of ‘secret project’ aircraft designs created by firms such as Focke-Wulf, Messerschmitt, Heinkel, Dornier and Blohm & Voss.  Ongoing new research in archives around the world has revealed many previously unknown plans and proposals for aircraft that were radical, revolutionary or just plain weird.  In this latest volume in his series on German wartime aircraft development, author Dan Sharp reveals a wealth of new discoveries – including never-before-seen drawings and designs. Secret Projects of the Luftwaffe examines Focke-Wulf’s designs for enormous fighters built around bomber engines, aviation minister Erhard Milch’s unusual rival to the Heinkel He 219 night fighter and Messerschmitt’s alternative version of the push-pull twin engine Dornier Do 335. Also revealed are the long-buried secret history of the Blohm & Voss BV 40’s repurposing as a suicide bomber, how an American-born car designer came up with the idea for Focke-Wulf’s Ta 154 night fighter and the competition that would see Focke-Wulf, Dornier and Blohm & Voss go head-to-head with plans to design the Luftwaffe’s last all-new piston engine fighter in 1944-45. Hundreds of original and previously unseen documents have been used to compile this unrivalled look at some of Germany’s least-known Second World War project designs, featuring a host of period drawings and illustrations.

Secret Projects of the Luftwaffe  By Dan Sharp Hundreds of thousands of classified documents were captured from Germany’s aircraft manufacturers and aviation ministry at the end of the Second World War, including details of ‘secret project’ aircraft designs created by firms such as Focke-Wulf, Messerschmitt, Heinkel, Dornier and Blohm & Voss.  Ongoing new research in archives around the world has revealed many previously unknown plans and proposals for aircraft that were radical, revolutionary or just plain weird.  In this latest volume in his series on German wartime aircraft development, author Dan Sharp reveals a wealth of new discoveries – including never-before-seen drawings and designs. Secret Projects of the Luftwaffe examines Focke-Wulf’s designs for enormous fighters built around bomber engines, aviation minister Erhard Milch’s unusual rival to the Heinkel He 219 night fighter and Messerschmitt’s alternative version of the push-pull twin engine Dornier Do 335. Also revealed are the long-buried secret history of the Blohm & Voss BV 40’s repurposing as a suicide bomber, how an American-born car designer came up with the idea for Focke-Wulf’s Ta 154 night fighter and the competition that would see Focke-Wulf, Dornier and Blohm & Voss go head-to-head with plans to design the Luftwaffe’s last all-new piston engine fighter in 1944-45. Hundreds of original and previously unseen documents have been used to compile this unrivalled look at some of Germany’s least-known Second World War project designs, featuring a host of period drawings and illustrations.

Beeching 60 Years since the Axeman By Robin Jones Described as the most hated civil servant in Britain, it was 60 years ago that Dr Richard Beeching was appointed as chairman of British Railways with one key directive - to cut the organisation's soaring losses. The 1950s had seen the start of a mass shift from public to private transport, with lorries, cars, buses and motorbikes replacing trains as Britain’s most popular means of travel. Was Dr Beeching the villain of popular legend - or was he a hero who made Britain’s railways into a slimmer, leaner machine far more capable of tackling the challenges of the future? Heritage Railway editor Robin Jones takes a detailed look at Beeching's legacy and reviews his decisions in light of recent developments, such as the cancellation of HS2 Phase 2. Beeching: 60 Years Since the Axeman is fully illustrated throughout and provides a fresh look at one of the most controversial periods in the history of Britain's railways.

Vulcan Boys By Tony Blackman. The Vulcan, the second of the three V bombers built to guard the UK during the Cold War, has become an aviation icon like the Spitfire. Its delta shape is instantly recognisable as is the howling noise it makes when the engines are opened for take-off. Vulcan Boys is the first Vulcan book recounted completely first hand by the operators themselves. It tells the story of the aircraft from its design conception through the Cold War when it played out its most important job as Britain's nuclear deterrent; before unbelievably, at the end of its service life, also playing a significant role in liberating the Falkland Islands. Vulcan Boys is a fascinating and completely authentic read reminding us of the Cold War, how it was fought and the considerable effort required to prevent all-out nuclear war.

Improve Your Sleep  Do you struggle to fall asleep at night or always wake up feeling tired? This expert guide will help you improve your sleep, beat insomnia and feel your best again. One in three people now suffers from insomnia, and millions of us have disrupted sleep and daytime fatigue due to modern-day lifestyles. It’s not just your mood and temper that can suffer – lack of sleep can lead to health problems and accelerated ageing. In this book, learn how to beat your sleep thieves and build a sleep-friendly lifestyle. Discover the foods and therapies that deepen your slumber and learn how to stop your partner keeping you awake at night. Follow the plan for 14 days and look forward to a happier, energised you.

US Supersonic Bomber Projects 2  The threat posed by the Soviet Union throughout the postwar period coincided with an explosion of innovation and can-do attitude among America's aircraft manufacturers. Challenging requirements and experimentation resulted in a huge variety of designs for aircraft powered by nuclear reaction, aircraft capable of flying faster than Mach 5, advanced bombers able to land and take-off from the surface of the ocean, VTOL fighters and bombers, and many others. Aerospace engineer Scott Lowther collects some of the most radical and beyond-the-state-of-the-art 'secret projects' in this - the second volume of his US projects series.      

Air National Guard - Jet Fighters  The Air National Guard (ANG) is a federal military reserve force of the USAF. Each of the 50 US states has at least one ANG wing. Like the rest of the USAF, the ANG units have a proud history of flying the fastest, best equipped and most powerful jet fighters in the world. This bookazine features more than 150 profiles created by renowned aviation artist JP Vieira, including types such as the F-80, F-84 Thunderjet, F-84F Thunderstreak, F-86 Sabre, F-86D Sabre Dog, F-89 Scorpion, F-94 Starfire, F-100 Super Sabre, F-101 Voodoo, F-102 Delta Dagger, F-104 Starfighter, F-105 Thunderchief, F-106 Delta Dart, F-4 Phantom II, F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II.

The Sewing Machine ManualThousands of people buy a basic sewing machine and never get it out of its box, lacking the confidence to get started and daunted by off-putting manuals. This book will change all that. Sewing machine guru and popular author, Wendy Gardiner, has written a user-friendly guide to using a basic sewing machine, with the elements you would get in a manual, naming parts, showing how to thread up, checking stitching and tension etc, followed by a section building skills as you start using a sewing machine. This is followed by 9 great projects: a Drawstring Bag, an Appliqued Pillow, a Clutch Bag, a Pillow with Piping, Tab-Top Curtains, a Quilted Pot Holder, a Scarf, Apron and a Decorated Towel, all specially designed to build skills such as sewing seams, buttonhole sewing, adding zips, blind hems, quilting, free machine embroidery, using twin needles and making pleats, trims and pockets. There is a glossary of all the important terms, and an excellent trouble-shooting guide.

King Charles III - Coronation SpecialAs we celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, we bring you this commemorative special edition to mark this important occasion.We have compiled some of the most beautiful imagery that depicts the history and traditions of British coronations, as well as some of the iconic moments, experiences, and milestones throughout the lives of Their Majesties..

Island Racer 2023 - Your guide to the 2023 Isle of Man TT Island Racer is the world's largest and best TT racing publication Each year its 148 pages delivers the most incredible photos, articles and interviews with the modern gladiators who do battle on the world's most punishing motorcycle course. 2023's Island Racer focuses on the biggest names and the fastest motorcycles that are taking on TT 2023 and uncovers the stories behind the headlines.

Flying Scotsman - 100th Anniversary By Brian Sharpe & Robin Jones It has now been a century since arguably the most famous steam locomotive in history, No 1472 Flying Scotsman, left the Doncaster Works where it was made. It was the third of a class of steam locomotives that would eventually number 79 engines, and did not originally even carry a name. The A1 4-6-2 though, was the biggest express steam engine ever to have been seen in Britain at the time. It was chosen to be displayed at a major exhibition at Wembley in 1924, and for this it was given the name Flying Scotsman. It hauled the London & North Eastern Railway’s first King’s Cross-to-Edinburgh nonstop express in 1928. It was the first steam engine in the world to officially break the 100mph barrier. Flying Scotsman has now become the one steam engine in the world of which everyone knows the name, and which most people would even recognise. It was briefly the only main line steam engine running in the whole of Britain, and it has travelled across the Atlantic and across America. It has circumnavigated the globe, steamed across Australia, broken the record for a nonstop run with steam (again), and been sold for easily the highest price ever paid for a steam engine.   In 2004, its ongoing 40 years of fame finally earned it a place in the National Railway Museum collection and, after an unprecedented fundraising campaign and a National Heritage Memorial Fund grant, the museum was able to clear the enormous debts of the engine’s then owning company and acquire Flying Scotsman for the nation, and for a British public which clearly holds the engines in high esteem. If it had not acquired fame, largely as a result of its name, in the 1920s and 1930s, then maybe Alan Pegler would not have had the enthusiasm to purchase it in 1963. If it had been scrapped, what would then have become Britain’s most famous steam engine? And now it’s back. No-one expected it to take ten years of toil, but the National Railway Museum finally has an engine to be proud of. This book tells the story of the legend that is Flying Scotsman - the ultimate in British express steam design elegance.