Author: Percy F. Westerman Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 153
Book Description
In 'To the Fore with the Tanks!', Percy F. Westerman provides readers with a thrilling adventure set during World War I, where protagonist Dick Coventry finds himself facing the dangers of battle while serving with the tanks. Westerman's writing style is vivid and action-packed, immersing readers in the chaos and tensions of war with his detailed descriptions of tank warfare. The novel not only serves as a gripping story of courage and perseverance but also sheds light on the technological advancements and strategic importance of tanks during the Great War. This work stands out as a notable contribution to military fiction, capturing the essence of the era's turbulent events with authenticity and intensity. Percy F. Westerman, a prolific writer of adventure stories, drew inspiration from his own experiences in the Navy to create compelling narratives that resonate with readers of all ages. His deep understanding of naval and military history is evident in his detailed descriptions and realistic portrayals of warfare, making 'To the Fore with the Tanks!' a captivating read for history buffs and adventure enthusiasts alike.
Author: Keith W. Hutchinson Publisher: Elsevier ISBN: 0080468233 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 377
Book Description
Ship Construction is a comprehensive text for students of naval architecture, ship building and construction, and for professional Naval Architects and Marine Engineers as a refresher on the latest developments in ship types, safety and shipyard practices. Beginning with an introduction to ship building and concluding with the finished product, the book enables the reader to follow the construction of a ship from start to finish. Eyres explores in depth, chapter by chapter, the development of ship types, materials and strengths of ships, welding and cutting, shipyard practice, ship structure and outfitting. The new edition includes a new chapter on computer-aided design and manufacture, and all the latest international regulations and technological developments.·Covers the complete ship construction process including the development of ship types, materials and strengths of ships, welding and cutting, shipyard practice, ship structure and outfitting·All the latest developments in technology and shipyard methods, including a new chapter on computer-aided design and manufacture·Essential for students and professionals, particularly those working in shipyards, supervising ship construction, conversion and maintenance
Author: Stephen Battersby Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1135810338 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 976
Book Description
The latest edition of this classic, definitive reference work for all those involved in environmental health, is opened by a new chapter which discusses the changing approaches to Environmental Health. There are other new chapters on risk assessment and the epidemiology of non-infectious diseases with new introductory chapters both for food safety and occupational health and safety which place those activities into the rapidly changing conceptual and organisational contexts. There is additional work on meat hygiene to highlight developments in that area and substantial material on the enforcement function and on air pollution. There are also new organisational case studies.
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