As Britain entered the Second World War in September 1939, so too it entered the bleakest period in the history of its motor car. The 1940s was a time of war, deprivation and austerity, and, for almost a decade, car development stood still. Wartime motorists faced petrol and tyre rationing, the hazards of the blackout and restricted areas.
Site Assessment and Management Planning
An Open University coursebook, this covers the assessment of the value of a piece of land and planning its long-term management. Emphasis is placed on maintaining areas of high value, enhancing others, creating new conservation areas where possible, and integrating all with land use policies.
Focusing on the essence of the Christmas story, this collection of poems and lyrics explores the arrival of the Christ-child and its profound impact both historically and in contemporary life. Andrew Lane's writing seeks to peel back the Victorian romanticism surrounding the narrative, revealing the true significance of this familiar tale and illuminating the theme of 'the light' that comes into the world.
A young otter uncovers a long-lost book revealing the secrets of his community's origins and future. Driven by a sense of purpose, he embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with danger as he seeks to understand his destiny and the identity of his creator.
Reflections on the Sacrifice of the Church's Children on the Altar of Evangelism
Exploring the parallels between biblical sacrifices and modern-day sacrifices made by missionaries and church workers, the book delves into the justifications and flawed theology that drive these choices. Andrew Lane critically examines the emotional and spiritual toll on families, highlighting the policies that often prioritize evangelism over the well-being of children. Through this insightful analysis, he sheds light on the painful consequences of misplaced priorities within the Christian community.
Revisit John Buchan's classic adventure story of danger and intrigue, as hero Richard Hannay desperately tries to escape being caught for a murder he didn't commit. The question is, can he stop the mysterious forces, which threaten the safety of the world while he's on the run?
Matches the high notes of [Frederik] Pohl (Gateway) and Peter Watts (Blindsight) while adding enough new ideas to sing its own dissonant song. B&N; SFF blog A dark look at what could be hiding in space waiting for us to let our guard down. - Booklist A tense, provocative story, which puts a truly original spin on the idea of intergalactic interaction. It's plausible, unpredictable, and thoroughly entertaining as it sets the stage for future installments and even more questions. - Publishers Weekly A unique world that happens to be familiar, great character development, a fun change for the human race, and fast pacing leaves this as one science fiction book that you'll want to pick up! ScienceFiction.com One of the best original science fiction novels I've read. Alien races are again beyond the understanding of mankind and I couldn't be happier. Highest possible recommendation. SciFi Pulse
Special Agent Bex arranges to meet teenage Kieron in a caf to tell him that she can't risk his life any more. She parks her car and seconds later it blows up, scattering flaming wreckage everywhere. She needs to get Kieron out of danger's way--but just as they get to the flat, it too explodes. Bex is forced to face the possibility that someone wants to kill her team, but whoever it is doesn't know about Kieron. That may be their only saving grace. But how were the explosions managed? And who wants them dead?
"One of the fundamental fantasies portrayed on screen has been the kind of physical action few of us could ever experience in real life. The image of an 'every man' engaged in hand-to-hand, mortal combat, defending his family or even the world population against an overwhelming and malevolent force, speaks to our most primal instincts and thus became a mainstay of movie entertainment. In order to translate these deep-seated fantasies to the screen, filmmakers have been developing special skills and crafts for over 100 years. It is these skills that make 'movie magic' ... Movie Stunts & Special Effects is designed to inform filmmakers on how to plan for and utilize these crafts by engaging and empowering filmmakers to better communicate with stunts and effects practitioners, and thereby enabling them to more fully realize their vision. Director/Producer Andrew Lane surveys fights, use of weapons, cars and vehicles, falls, the use of pyrotechnics, atmospheric effects, bullet hits, wounds and blood, among many other categories. Factors such as cost, time to implement, safety accommodations, and assessing the competence of those employed to plan and execute stunts and special effects are numerous and very specific. Each topic in [thic] is examined using narrative explanations, extensive interviews with world-renowned experts. Various stunts and special effects will be explored in the context of how they are best captured by a camera and then editorially constituted in the final product"--Publisher's description