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  • Admiral of the Blue

    The Life and Times of Admiral John Child Purvis (1747–1825)

    by Iain Gordon ...
    Admiral John Child Purvis was a contemporary naval officer of Nelson, who never disobeyed an order and did his job well. His ability as a fighting commander was proved in a bloody duel between his sloop-of-war and a French corvette during the War of American Independence. As a battleship Captain, he was the first British officer to confront Napoleon Bonaparte, muzzle to muzzle, during the Siege of ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Night Hunter's Prey

    The Lives and Deaths of an RAF Gunner and a Luftwaffe Pilot

    by Iain Gordon ...
    This is the story of two airmen an RAF Rear Gunner and a Luftwaffe Pilot. Alexander Ollar was raised in the Highlands of Scotland. He became an exceptional sporting shot and volunteered as an RAF Air Gunner in 1939. Helmut Lent enrolled for pilot training in the Luftwaffe as soon as he was old enough. Both were men of integrity and honour. Alec completed his first tour of 34 operations with 115 ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Soldier of the Raj

    The Life of Richard Purvis, 1789–1869: Soldier, Sailor and Parson

    by Iain Gordon ...
    A meticulously researched biography of a young officer in the early part of the 19th Century. The son of an admiral, Richard Purvis went to sea in Nelson's Navy at the age of 11 before being commissioned at the age of 15 into the Bengal Army, part of the great East India Company. He went on to serve 17 years in India before returning to become a country parson.The emphasis of this book is on his ... Read more

    $11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Lifeline

    A British Casualty Clearing Station on the Western Front, 1918

    by Iain Gordon ...
    On 21st March 1918, 29th and 3rd Casualty Clearing Stations RAMC were encamped at Grévillers, just behind the front line, when Germany launched its final, massive offensive. These Field Hospitals were the lifeline to the rear for the unabated deluge of wounded which soon overwhelmed both units; all wards were full and operating theatres were working round the clock to deal with the endless queues ... Read more

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  • Bloodline

    The Origins & Development of the Regular Formations of the British Army

    by Iain Gordon ...
    A guide to the history of each of the British Army's regular formations, from their origins to their development over time.Using easy-to-follow, family-tree type tables, Bloodline shows the origins and development of every regular formation in the British Army including the latest amalgamations and changes brought about within the "Future Army Structure."The charts illustrate clearly how, in some ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Scottish Steamers in the 1930s

    by Iain Quinn, Derek Crawford, Gordon Wilson ...
    The 1930s were, to many, the heyday of the Scottish passenger steamer, as the crews of rival companies fought daily for passengers and prestige. This pictorial album illustrates many of the vessels involved in the trade, from the small Comet to the mighty Columba. As well as the more famous services on the Clyde and in the Western Isles, the steamers on Loch Lomond, and on the Tay and Forth, are ... Read more

    $11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Equids

    A Suite of Splendid Species

    Edited by Herbert H. T. Prins, Iain J. Gordon ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    The narrative of the progression of the ‘horse family’ through geological time, from dog-sized fruit-eating animals with four toes on their front and three toes on their hind legs, to the valiant long-legged, single-toed modern grazing horses, beloved by racing enthusiasts, is the poster child of evolution. However, like the rhinos or tapirs, the horse-like zebras, wild asses, kulans, kiangs, ... Read more

    $116.99 USD

  • Invasion Biology and Ecological Theory

    Insights from a Continent in Transformation

    Edited by Herbert H. T. Prins, Iain J. Gordon ...
    Many conservationists argue that invasive species form one of the most important threats to ecosystems the world over, often spreading quickly through their new environments and jeopardising the conservation of native species. As such, it is important that reliable predictions can be made regarding the effects of new species on particular habitats. This book provides a critical appraisal of ... Read more

    $76.99 USD

  • Water Ecosystem Services

    A Global Perspective

    Edited by Julia Martin-Ortega, Robert C. Ferrier, Iain J. Gordon, Shahbaz Khan ...
    Series series International Hydrology Series
    This comprehensive volume describes how ecosystem services-based approaches can assist in addressing major global and regional water challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and water security in the developing world, by integrating scientific knowledge from different disciplines, such as hydrological modelling, environmental economics, psychology and international law. Empirical ... Read more

    $45.99 USD

  • Food Production and Nature Conservation

    Conflicts and Solutions

    Edited by Iain J. Gordon, Herbert H.T. Prins, Geoff R. Squire ...
    Series series Earthscan Food and Agriculture
    Feeding the world's growing human population is increasingly challenging, especially as more people adopt a western diet and lifestyle. Doing so without causing damage to nature poses an even greater challenge. This book argues that in order to create a sustainable food supply whilst conserving nature, agriculture and nature must be reconnected and approached together.The authors demonstrate that ... Read more

    $76.99 USD

  • The Ecology of Browsing and Grazing II

    Edited by Iain J. Gordon, Herbert H. T. Prins ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Domestic and wild large mammalian herbivores occur on every continent except Antarctica. Through their browsing and grazing, they affect the structure and distribution not only of vegetation, but also of associated fauna. Consequently, the interactions between management practices and herbivore populations influence the biodiversity, structure and dynamics of ecosystems across vast expanses around ... Read more

    $179.99 USD

  • Instant Insights: Rewilding in agriculture

    by Various authors, Professor Thomas A. Jones, Dr Kiarrah J. Smith, Dr Iain J. Gordon, Dr Belinda A. Wilson, Professor Adrian D. Manning, Professor Christopher R. Dickman, Dr Aaron C. Greenville, Dr Glenda M. Wardle ...
    Series Book 126 - Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights
    This book features three peer-reviewed reviews on rewilding in agriculture.The first chapter highlights the diversity of best practices used to rewild grasslands and rangelands, including those used to restore biological soil crusts, apply prescribed fire, increase stand establishment and persistence, overcome soil limitations, rectify nutrient pollution, and sequester soil carbon. The chapter ... Read more

    $44.99 USD