1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911096940403321

Autore

Arscott David

Titolo

The Blitz : a very peculiar history : with no added doodlebugs / / written by David Arscott ; created and designed by David Salariya ; illustrated by David Antram and Mark Bergin

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Brighton [England], : Book House, 2010

ISBN

1-908759-41-0

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (189 p.)

Collana

A Very Peculiar History, 14 ; ; v.14

Altri autori (Persone)

SalariyaDavid

Disciplina

940.54211

940.544

Soggetti

London (England) History Bombardment, 1940-1941

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Front Matter; Title Page; Publisher Information; Quotes; Putting the London Blitz on the Map; The Blitz; Introduction; Chapter One; Chapter Two; Chapter Three; Chapter Four; Chapter Five; Chapter Six; Chapter Seven; Chapter Eight; Chapter Nine; Chapter Ten; Glossary; Timeline

Sommario/riassunto

Taking a unique look at how Britain survived the bombing of its major cities, 'The Blitz, A Very Peculiar History' tells a story of blackouts, Bletchley Park and bravery during the darkest (literally) period of World War II. From Dunkirk to Dad's Army, explore the many ways in which Britain tried to foil the incoming bomber planes, featuring quirky stories and fascinating trivia about this period of history. Were German paratroopers really dropped disguised as nuns? Find out the answer to th...



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911135385403321

Autore

Naylor John C (John Caldicott), <1945->

Titolo

Out of the blue : a 24-hour skywatcher's guide / / John Naylor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2002

ISBN

1-107-13184-7

1-280-43381-7

9786610433810

1-139-14757-9

0-511-16975-2

0-511-06404-7

0-511-05771-7

0-511-30853-1

0-511-53659-3

0-511-07250-3

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xii, 360 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Disciplina

551.56/5

Soggetti

Meteorological optics

Astronomy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Daylight -- Shadows -- Mirages -- Sunset and sunrise -- Rainbow -- Coronae and glories -- Atmospheric halos -- Night sky -- Moon -- Eclipses -- Planets -- Stars -- Comets and meteors.

Sommario/riassunto

Why is the sky blue and why are sunsets red? When can I see a rainbow? Why is the moon sometimes visible in daylight? In Out of the Blue skywatcher John Naylor offers practical advice about where and when you can expect to see natural phenomena, what you will see and how to improve your chances of seeing it. He takes in both the night and the day sky, and deals only with what can be seen with the naked eye. Drawing on science, history, literature and mythology, and written in a popular style that assumes only basic scientific know-how, Out of the Blue is for everyone who enjoys being outdoors and who feels curious or puzzled about things optical and astronomical.