J. L. Austin was one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century, but also an intelligence officer in the Second World War. This revelatory biography explores Austin's complex character, his remarkable achievements in war and peace, and the surprisinglty dramatic events in his personal life.
Pierre the pelican has a big old bill, plain old black and white feathers, and sad looking yellow eyes. He doesn't look like the other little ducks.....and that's a good thing. For when trouble strikes, a big old bill, plain old black and white feathers, and sad looking yellow eyes may just save the day.
Originally published in 1948, this book contains one man's story of working for the Telecommunications Research Establishment from 1934 until 1945. During this period, Rowe worked on many projects relating to air defence, particularly the development of radar. The text is simply and vividly written and illustrated with multiple photographs.