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There are 2,000 verbal differences between the text of the First Quarto of Shakespeare's Richard III (1597) and the version in the First Folio (1623). In this Quarto edition the text is accompanied by a collation of variant readings and substantial textual notes. Peter Davison argues that Shakespeare's company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, used a memorially reconstructed text of Richard III during a touring performance of the play, and that text provided the manuscript for the 1597 Quarto. The result is a breakthrough in textual studies. ... Read more

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This guide is aimed at recreational sailors at all levels. Practical examples demonstrate techniques and technology, showing how to calculate one's position at sea, plan a course and plot the course sailed. Traditional techniques are also reviewed, including taking bearings and navigating in shallow waters. The Glenans Sailing School, on the south Brittany coast, has an international reputation for the quality of its teaching, and its instructors have combined their knowledge to produce this guide to coastal navigation. ... Read more

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Howard the Hippo now appears on tape for the first time with his family and friends, in "Hooray for Howard!" and "Howard Helps Out". With specially composed music, each character has his or her own "theme". ... Read more

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Castrovalva.-A most exellently narrated audiobook.
I got more enjoyment from listening to this than from the orginal televised episodes on the dvd.
The first disc especially was brilliant, with good sound effects and riveting storyline.

All of these audio releases so far have featured one of the orignial Target books covers; with the exception of Logopolis and Castrovalva and while I don't see why there was a need not to use one of the original covers for the Logopolis story, I can quite see why they chose not to for Castrovalva as neither of the two original Target covers for this story is worth replicating and if one of those had been used, I would not have felt at all inspired to purchase the audiobook. As it is, this cover did inspire me to buy, as it somehow manages to perfectly capture the lilac/pinkish greyish tinged tones of the televised story, depicting the 'healing' qualitites of the calm zero room and Castrovalva itself. - I know the cover shouldn't make a difference, and probably doesn't to some, but being a very visual person, it can strongly influence my decisiion to purchase something or not, and as Castrovalva was never a story I felt particularly inspired by, this was something of a feat, that I bought on the strength of the cover picture (as well as the fact that the story is read by Peter Davison, the 5th Doctor himself!) and, once having bought, was very surprised at just how enjoyable and satisfying this story is to listen to.
I could have done with a few more sound effects, but otherwise a most excellent audiobook. One of the very best I've heard so far. Peter Davison is a joy to listen to.

The Regeneration Game
Peter Davison began his tenure as the fifth Doctor with `Castrovalva' and he reads Christopher H. Bidmead's novel of the television story for this audiobook. His narration is neatly paced and keeps the listener's attention throughout the intricate tale. The lack of tangible action can sometimes weigh the story down. Some of the concepts are a little abstract and because of this, I think the story lends itself to the listener's or reader's imagination more comfortably than through the visual interpretation presented in the television version.

Most of the first two CDs of this four-disc set are taken up with events in the Tardis. Tegan and Nyssa desperately try to work out how to pilot the ship while a disorientated Doctor stumbles around the maze of corridors in an effort to find the zero room whose tranquil properties are needed to aid his recovery: this regeneration is proving to be very difficult.

Huge on the inside though the Tardis is, the sense of claustrophobia is present throughout these sections of the story. This feeling makes itself known later as well. Once on Castrovalva, geographical anomalies begin to manifest. It is this sense of inescapable yet undefinable doom that besets the doctor and his companions that give this story its appeal to the imagination. You tend to feel their situation more because there are no monsters to run from. There is no adrenalin thrill, only conceptual enigmas.

Those familiar with the television version of this story will notice that, as with many of the novelizations, some parts are embellished, notably here with the Doctor's attempts to find the zero room and with his perusal of his new costume.

I listened to these four CDs over four nights on the commute home from work. The story and Peter Davison's narration of it kept me enthralled for the most part. He certainly had some fun with Tegan's Australian accent! True, this is not the most action packed `Doctor Who' adventure ever, but it's an interesting and somewhat underrated story. If you enjoyed the television version, I'd recommend this audiobook. ... Read more

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The Mirror is one of the UK’s best-loved dinghies. This book teaches you how to sail and race one and how to get the best out of it.

 The Mirror dinghy is a British sailing icon and continues to evolve, keeping up with modern sailing technology and requirements. Written by the national UK Mirror Coach, this fully illustrated book covers everything you need to know including rigging, sailing theory and practice, reefing, launching and landing, capsizing, racing and transportation. It also includes four master classes which aim to get the reader to advanced racing standard.

•  This is the only book you’ll ever need to sail your Mirror.
• Fully illustrated with step-by-step photography.
• It teaches everything from the essentials of sailing theory and rigging, through faster upwind and downwind sailing, to racing tactics and how to outsmart the opposition.
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warbird tech mig-21 fishbed
I was too exited to open this book. But when i flipped through the pages i found that almost half of the book was dedicated to the development of this aircraft, which i found was not much interesting. Very little has been covered about the Mig-21 in action. Further there are no 3 views in color. Surprisingly very little attention is given to the largest operator of the MiG-21 outside the Soviet Union which is the Indian Air Force. Colored photos are very less. The section on Modeling the Mig-21 is helpful. It tells you which kits are available in the international market and in what scale. Price quotes of some well known kits are also given which is helpful for aero-modelers

Overall i am not happy with this book and would not like to stock it in my collection.

Shailesh
Mumbai, India

With over 300 photographs, many of them previously unpublished
Volume 45 in the WarbirdTech series, Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed is an extensively detailed examination of the titular MiG-21 lightweight air-combat fighter, manufactured in greater numbers than any other warplane since World War II. Designed to be easy to maintain, reliable in harsh environments, climb fast, and perform superlatively in close combat, the MiG-21's strengths literally made it a global success. Written by a pair of experts in aviation, Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed includes in-depth coverage of all MiG-21 upgrades and variants, information on combat and armament specifications, technical diagrams, an extensive development history, discussion of the plane's structural detail and internal production, and much more. Over 300 photographs, many of them previously unpublished, enhance this in-depth reference and resource for aviation buffs and professionals alike.

B&W photos ???
Great on details. However, 98% photos are black and white - big turn off for me.

Not bad but not great either...
The book is organized in a familiar way: initial development, technical description, versions (MiG-21s but also Chengdu's J/F-7), operational use, a list of the various countries that used the aircraft and technical drawings. Yes the book is organized like most Yefim Gordon's monographies... and just like his MiG-21 Aerofax book in fact. About 70-80% of the text and pictures comes from the Aerofax. Only the chapter about the operational use and the MiG-21 modelling chapter are new. The text update is pretty superficial. The later is particularly poor. The line drawings are drawn by Vladimir Klimov and they're great but a lot of the ones that were in the Aerofax have been removed for some reason.
Since the Aerofax is out of print, this Warbirdtech book is currently one of the best reference book about the MiG-21. However if you already own the Aerofax book the Warbirdtech is hardly worth buying since it doesn't bring much new information. ... Read more

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The volume collects together, for the first time ever, Orwell's writings on his experience of the Spanish Civil War - the chaos at the Front, the futile young deaths for what became a confused cause, the antique weapons and the disappointment many British Socialists felt on arriving in Spain to help. ORWELL IN SPAIN includes the complete text of HOMAGE TO CATALONIA. ... Read more

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All There is to It
I'm a fan of George Orwell and a student of the Spanish Civil War so, when I saw this book in a Canadian book store, I snatched it up.It is a compilation of all of Orwell's writings in reference to the Spanish Civil War in which he participated (on the Republican side).His "Homage to Catalonia" comprises half of the book with the other items culled from letters, book reviews, and letters to the editor (many in response to reviews by others of "Homage to Catalonia").Much of it is repetitive but included for the sake of completeness.For example, Orwell is quick to respond to any mischaracterization of the POUM; the Troskyite Party organization that he served with in Spain.Whatever book came out that gave the wrong perspective of POUM was sure to get a public letter of correction from Orwell.One can understand Orwell's concern for the abused party but the focus on this and several other issues tends to detract from the book's impact.What is really impressive is his observations on the overall Civil War and its' effects on Spain and the world.My favorite selection from the book, apart from "Homage to Catalonia", was one of the last entries entitled "Looking Back on the Spanish War".Written in 1942, it was aided by a perspective of a world at war that arose from many of the same issues that fueled the Spanish Civil War.Orwell gives an excellent explanation of many issues affecting the world then and now.

I had read "Homage to Catalonia" a few years back and decided not to reread it as part of this book.Perhaps I was missing the full appreciation of this book by not rereading "Homage".However, after reading "Looking Back on the Spanish War", I went back and read the beginning of "Homage".You will too once you read that essay. ... Read more

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Twelve stories of excitement and adventure in distant times and places! This first volume of MP3-CD readings features: The Curse of Peladon read by Jon Pertwee Kinda read by Peter Davison Attack of the Cybermen read by Colin Baker Out of the Darkness three stories read by Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant Short Trips six original short stories read by Nicholas Courtney and Sophie Aldred For PC and Mac users, this MP3-CD also features a special TARDIS-themed viewer screen, images from the original series, excerpts from other Doctor Who CD releases, web links and additional features. The readings also feature incidental music from the original TV stories. ... Read more

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Most medium to large construction contracts include a claim for extra payment for variations or disruption to the programme. Whilst the causes of the claim are often well documented, what can and cannot be included in the payment is often misunderstood and the calculation of quantum consequently becomes vague and poorly substantiated.

Thoroughly updated over the previous edition, reflecting pertinent Court decisions on damages and the duty to mitigate, the new edition covers new provisions of the revised JCT 2005 contracts and the 2005 New Engineering Contract. There is substantial additional material on issues arising from time and delay analysis and the financial consequences of changes to time - issues that regularly cause real problems in the evaluation of quantum for construction claims.

Most current books on the subject concentrate on the establishment of liability and the requirements of individual standard forms of contract. This book, however, concentrates on the quantification of claims after liability has been established, regardless of the form of contract used, and sets out the principles and methods that should be reflected in the evaluation of claim quantum and the standard of substantiation required. It will therefore appeal to those working with both building and engineering contracts.

Reviews of the previous edition

"Well written and highly informative" Building Engineer

"His observations on the assessment of productivity and the use of facilities and equipment are particularly helpful for lawyers, who deal with construction claims" Construction Law ... Read more