A unique legal drama and an entirely new perspective on some of the most famous maritime disasters in history Over a period of four years, four ships were lost under different circumstances and 4,000 lives with them—but one thing links them all: it was John Charles Bigham, Lord Mersey, who was appointed to head the inquiries into each disaster. Mersey is oftern referred to in contemptuous terms in the many Titanic and Lusitania forums, as a "company man," or a government stooge. But is this the whole truth? In themselves these stories are as dramatic as they come; everyone knows about the Titanic and the Lusitania, but the the loss of 104 lives aboard the Falaba when torpedoed by U28 in March 1915, is not so famous—and it really was the preamble to U.S. entry into the war. Did Mersey produce a whitewash for the government in the Lusitania investigation, talking of two or three submarines lying in wait for the Cunarder, telling the nation what it wanted to hear in contradiction of the evidence? Was he biased against Captain Walter Lord of the Californian, the ship that failed to react to the Titanic's distress rockets?

Four Thousand Lives Lost

History

Walker, Alastair

Historical Study & Educational Resources

The History Press

Ben Nevis: Rock and Ice Climbs (Scottish Mountaineering Club Climber's Guide)

Sports & Outdoors

Richardson, Simon

Clothier, Robin

Mountaineering

Scottish Mountaineering Club & Trust

Covering some of the most popular and iconic crags in Scotland and indeed Britain, not to mention the highest, including Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor to Creag Meagaidh and the Central Highland crags, this guide includes summer and winter routes across the grades. Presented clearly and concisely in the ever-popular SMC guide format with fantastic photo-topos and local maps. Finding an adventure has never been easier, from the most frequented and recognizable to modern test-pieces and esoteric gems.

Prentice, Tom

GARDNERS VI BOOKS AMS006

Motorcycle journalist Alastair Walker packed his tent and joined the 2001 Paris-Dakar rally press plane. Follow his adventure as he sleeps rough on desert airstrips, goes slightly mad on anti-malaria drugs, almost freezes to death in the Atlas mountains, and argues with heavily armed men over the price of water.This is a look behind the scenes of one of the great car, truck and motorcycle races. It featured BMW vs KTM in a bitter war of attrition to the flag; crashes, dubious rule changes, landmines, thieves and gunfire in the night. The 2001 Paris-Dakar was a dangerous event, for both riders and crew.Walker takes you alongside Brit enduro racer John Deacon and offers the reader a unique insight into how this crazy circus travelled across North West Africa, as riders challenged the searing heat and dust of the Sahara.This is the Dakar as it used to be; the maddest, baddest off-road adventure on the planet.

Circles In The Sand: Inside the Paris-Dakar Rally

Engineering & Transportation

Automotive

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

The Kawasaki Triples Bible covers the entire production of three cylinder two-strokes from 1967 to 1980, featuring a year by year breakdown of bike specs, including the KH250, 350 S2, KH400, H1 500 and H2 750 models.  Illustrated with hundreds of archive photographs and period adverts, plus personal memories from some of the racers and tuners who got the best from the fearsome H1 500 and H2 750 machines of the 60s and 70s, this is an invaluable resource for any collector or restorer of these fabulous motorcycles. With information provided by Kawasaki Museum, acknowledged experts such as Rick Brett and Dave Marsden, and lifelong Kawasaki triples owners, it defines the enduring appeal of the models. It also contains excellent tips on spares, tuning, rebuilds etc., and captures the very essence of what made the Kawasaki triples the most rebellious, kick-ass two-strokes of their time.

The Kawasaki Triples Bible: All Road Models 1968-1980, Plus H1R and H2R Racers in Profile

Veloce Publishing Ltd.

The Cafe Racer is one of the most enduring styles of motorcycle ever created, capturing the rebellious spirit of the 50s. From original Triton-building Rockers to modern-day Sunday riders on Thruxton 900s, there are thousands of enthusiasts across the world who aspire to own a road burner with old school class. This is a look back at the glory days of the Cafe Racer, from Friday night dices on the North Circular, through the street specials craze of the Seventies, to the modern day revival. This book includes interviews with some of the old school regulars at the Ace Cafe, and an in-depth look at the great British bike builders like Norman Hyde, Steve and Lester Harris, the Rickman brothers and Paul Dunstal, Featuring a huge, global Cafe Racer directory – listing specialist builders, spares suppliers, websites etc – alongside a unique mix of personal memories, unseen photos, iconic machines and chassis builders in profile, this book is a must for any ton-up rider.

The Cafe Racer Phenomenon (Those were the days...)

The Kawasaki Triples Bible covers the entire production of three cylinder two-strokes from 1968 to 1980, featuring a year-by-year breakdown of bike specs, including the KH250, 350 S2, KH400, H1 500 and H2 750 models. The book is llustrated with hundreds of archive photographs and period advertisements. It includes personal memories from some of the racers and tuners who got the best from the fearsome H1R 500 and H2R machines in Europe and the USA, as well as road riders who owned the triples back in the 1970s. There are technical tips and advice from experienced Kawasaki triple enthusiasts and club members worldwide, plus information from some early dealers in the Kawasaki marque. The book also contains useful advice on spares availability, tuning, and future market values, and tries to capture the essence of what made the Kawasaki triples the most rebellious, kick-ass two-strokes of their time. This unique book is an invaluable resource for any collector, restorer, or just a fan of these fabulous two-stroke motorcycles.

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Books by Walker, Alastair

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Four Thousand Lives Lost

Ben Nevis: Rock and Ice Climbs (Scottish Mountaineering Club Climber's Guide)

Ben Nevis: Rock and Ice Climbs (Scottish Mountaineering Club Climber's Guide)

Circles In The Sand: Inside the Paris-Dakar Rally

The Kawasaki Triples Bible: All Road Models 1968-1980, Plus H1R and H2R Racers in Profile

The Cafe Racer Phenomenon (Those were the days...)

The Kawasaki Triples Bible: All Road Models 1968-1980, Plus H1R and H2R Racers in Profile