PICK OF THE WEEK

The Admiralty and AEW. Royal Navy Airborne Early Warning Projects

By Chris Gibson – Paperback, 48 pages
The Admiralty, until 1964 the Office of the Lord High Admiral, has been the guardian of all things naval in Britain since the 17th century. Amongst the Admiralty’s tasks has been to ensure that the Royal Navy was provided with the best available equipment. However, over the years various events have conspired against the Admiralty’s stated aims.
One example of this is the provision of an airborne early warning capability to the fleet and this story is told in "The Admiralty and AEW". From the pre-war airborne radar experiments using an Avro Anson to the numerous studies for the CVF carriers in the early 21st century it is a fascinating story.
his Project Tech Profile examines the numerous project studies from the British aviation industry since the role was first considered in 1941. Using newly released archive material and specially commissioned illustrations, "The Admiralty and AEW" tells the story of Avro, BAC, Blackburn, Fairey, Hawker Siddeley and Westland‘s efforts to provide the Royal Navy with an eye in the sky throught the Fifties and Sixties.
The story culminates with the Sea King AEW.2 of the Eighties and the ongoing search to equip the Royal Navy’s new carriers with that "must-have" of modern warfare: an airborne warning and control system.

NEW MOTORING TITLES

 

Archie Frazer-Nash …Engineer
By Trevor Tarring, Mark Joseland – Hardback, 256 pages
This wonderful new book has been written by ex-club captain Trevor Tarring, using material and photographs researched by the late Mark Joseland. Mark was himself an ex-club captain and also the archivist at Shelsley Walsh. Mark set out to write this book following a suggestion by Joé Frazer-Nash, Archie’s daughter, at her 90th birthday party in 2006. Tragically, Mark was killed in a road accident in 2009, before he could complete the work, and Trevor agreed to take over the project.

Land Rover Defender Modifying Manual : A practical guide to upgrades
By Lindsay Porter – Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 232 pages, 475 colour & 25 b&w illustrations
The legendary ‘classic’ Land Rover – the mainstay of the four-wheel-drive market world-wide for over 60 years – was rebranded Defender in 1990, and has upheld Land Rover’s reputation for producing rugged workhorses, with unbeatable off-road capability. This Haynes Manual provides a practical guide to modifications and upgrades for Defender owners who wish to update or improve their vehicles. Coverage includes modifications for both recreational off-road use and to improve comfort and cosmetic appearance.

NEW AVIATION AND MILITARY TITLES

   

Admiralty and AEW. Royal Navy Airborne Early Warning Projects
By Chris Gibson – Paperback, 48 pages
The Admiralty, until 1964 the Office of the Lord High Admiral, has been the guardian of all things naval in Britain since the 17th century. Amongst the Admiralty’s tasks has been to ensure that the Royal Navy was provided with the best available equipment. However, over the years various events have conspired against the Admiralty’s stated aims.
One example of this is the provision of an airborne early warning capability to the fleet and this story is told in "The Admiralty and AEW". From the pre-war airborne radar experiments using an Avro Anson to the numerous studies for the CVF carriers in the early 21st century it is a fascinating story.

Flightpath to Murder : Death of a Pilot Officer
By Steve Darlow – Paperback, 234 x 156mm, 290 pages, 50 b&w illustrations
On 16 September 1944 an Allied fighter pilot was shot down near Arnhem, the day before Operation Market Garden. He was captured, beaten and then murdered. War Crimes investigators brought four Germans to trial. One was executed but others involved were never caught.

Grabenkrieg : German Trench Warfare Volumes 1 and 2
By Oliver Richter
In two volumes and on a total of 200 pages this publication is illustrated with 360 black&white photographs and 100 colour photographs.
The stalemate in the trenches is for many the very definition of warfare in World War One. Only months after the hostilities had started the opposing armies began to dig in along the Western Front. Thus began a type of warfare completely unexpected by those in command.This publication will for the very first time give a highly pictorial overview on the German trench warfare on all frontlines 1914-18, with its weapons and technology explained and illustrated in unprecedented detail and with many photographs hitherto unpublished.

FREIGHTMASTER

Freightmaster No.64 January – March 2012

By Mark Rawlinson

Fully updated following the December WTT timetable change.
‘ON LOCATION’ in Issue 64 is the popular freight hotspot of DIDCOT ….
- high quality images.
- illustrations of freight services in the vicinity.
- the best vantage points to take photographs.
- Ordnance Survey map extracts to pinpoint the Vantage points.

JUST PUBLISHED

Ford Cortina : The complete history

By Russell Hayes
Hardback, 280 x 230mm, 288 pages, 200 colour & 200 b&w illustrations

Once there was a Cortina on every British street corner, but now only a handful of the four million made survive and the rest are fond memories. For 1962 the Cortina was rushed to sale as an economy car, but it rocketed to the top of the sales charts and stayed there for 20 years. To mark 50 years since the introduction of Ford‘s best-seller, this exhaustively researched history tells how it grew to be a worldwide success. With first-hand accounts from key people and evocative period photography, the design and development of all five generations of Cortina is explored in detail.

PICK OF THE WEEK

Team Lotus : My view from the pit wall

By Peter Warr
Hardback, 234 x 156mm, 240 pages, 30 colour & 30 b&w illustrations

Peter Warr was best-known for his management of the Lotus Formula 1 team, where he was one of Colin Chapman’s closest allies as well as the man who nurtured the early Formula 1 careers of Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell. Frank, informative and beautifully written, his memoir remained unfinished at the time of his death in 2010, but the bulk of his work was done and thankfully can be published. This long-awaited inside story, which is of particular interest for its author’s thoughts on Chapman and all the drivers he worked with, will be relished by all motor racing enthusiasts.

NEW MILITARY AND AVIATION TITLES

     

American PT Boats in World War II Volume Two
By Victor Chun – Hardback, 216, 11 3/4 x 9, 700+ colour/bw images
Victor Chun presents all new information gleaned since the previous book’s publication and includes never before published drawings of PT 809, as well as details on the use of Elcoplane as used by Elco PT boats to increase running speed, described here for the first time.

5th Fighter Command in World War II Vol.1: Pearl Harbour to the Reduction of Rabaul
By William Wolf – Hardback, 352 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, 650+ colour/bw images
Since end of WWII the major role played by the 5th Fighter Command in winning the war in the Pacific has been almost totally neglected. Wolf puts the air campaigns into strategic and tactical context, then breaks down every daily air battle into Fighter Groups and Squadrons using unit Narrative Combat Reports.

25th Bomb Group (Rcn) in World War II
By Norman Malayney – Hardback, 304 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, 270+ colour/bw images
The USAAF entered WWII lacking technical expertise in photo recon. A program to establish an independent organization within the 8th AF equipped with Mosquito aircraft reached fruition with the formation of the 25th BG in August 1944 at Watton, England.

Aces of Fighting 17 : VF-17s Top Guns in World War II
By Lee Cook – Hardback, 224 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, 200+ colour/bw images
They were called the deadliest fighter squadron in action in the South Pacific; U.S. Navy Fighting Squadron Seventeen, famous with their Skull and Crossbones insignia, became one of the most successful squadrons of WWII.

NASA : Space Flight Research and Pioneering Developments
By Hans-Jurgen Becker – Hardback, 200 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, 164 colour photos
Around the world, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is synonymous with air and space flight. This book covers NASA’s space flight research from the agency’s beginnings as NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) in 1915 to the present-day NASA.

Feldgrau 1915-16: The War and Peace Time Uniforms of the German Army – Official Regulations of 1915-1916
By Charles Woolley – Hardback, 240 pages, 11 3/4 x 9, 200+ colour images
From 1907-15 the uniforms of the German Army went through dramatic changes when Prussian blue was transformed into the new ‘feldgrau’, or field gray. The next change came in 1915 with the introduction of the new field gray wartime and peacetime uniforms

NEW MILITARY TITLES

   

Churchill’s War Lab : Code Breakers, Boffins and Innovators: The Mavericks Churchill Led to Victory
By Taylor Downing – Paperback, 416 pages, 16pp of b/w photos, 234 x 153 mm
As a young boy he re-enacted historic battles with toy soldiers, as a soldier he saw action on three continents and as the Prime Minister only a direct edict from King George VI could keep him from joining the troops on D-Day. CHURCHILL‘S WAR LAB will reveal how Churchill’s passion for military history, his unique leadership style and his patronization of radical new ideas would lead to new technology and new tactics that would save lives and enable an Allied victory.

Large Scale Armor Modeling : Building a 1/6 Scale Stuart Tank
By Robert Steinbrunn – Hardback, 168 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, 230+ colour/bw images
This lavishly-illustrated volume takes the reader on an exciting model-building journey as tips, techniques, and artistry intertwine during the construction of a 1/6 scale M5A1 Stuart light tank.

The Queen’s Agent : Francis Walsingham at the Court of Elizabeth I
By John Cooper – Hardback, 400 pages, map., 240 x 161 mm
Elizabeth I came to the throne at a time of insecurity and unrest. Rivals threatened her reign; England was a Protestant island, isolated in a sea of Catholic countries. Spain plotted an invasion, but Elizabeth’s Secretary, Francis Walsingham, was prepared to do whatever it took to protect her.

US Military War Dogs in World War II, A History and Collectors Guide.
By Robert Rosenkrans – Hardback, 144 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, 200+ colour/bw images
This book is the first to aid collectors and historians in identifying U.S. Military World War II War Dog equipment. The many World War II-era photos of war dogs and handlers will give the reader valuable information on how the equipment was actually used

NEW OSPREY TITLES

     

OSP ACE 102 : MiG-3 Aces of World War 2 – Osprey Aircraft of the Aces Series
Dmitriy Khazanov, Andrey Yurgenson – Paperback, 96 pages
The MiG-1/3 family of fighters was built to satisfy a Soviet Air Force requirement for an advanced, fast, high-altitude fighter. Entering service in the spring of 1941, the problematic MiG-1 had its handling issues rectified with the hasty production of the MiG-3.

OSP CAM 239 : Plataea 479 BC – The most glorious victory ever seen – Osprey Campaign Series
William Shepherd, Peter Dennis – Paperback, 96 pages
Plataea was one of the biggest and most important land battles of pre-20th century history. Close to 100,000 hoplite and light-armed Greeks took on an even larger barbarian army that included elite Asian cavalry and infantry, and troops from as far away as India, with thousands of Greek hoplites and cavalry also fighting on the Persian side.

OSP ELI 119 : Apache Tactics 1830–86 – Osprey Elite Series
Robert Watt, Adam Hook – Paperback, 64 pages
The Apache culture of the latter half of the 19th century blended together the lifestyles of the Great Plains, Great Basin and the South-West, but it was their warfare that captured the imagination. This book reveals the skilful tactics of the Apache people as they raided and eluded the much larger and better-equipped US government forces.

OSP NVG 186 : US Marine Corps Tanks of World War II – Osprey New Vanguard Series
Steven J Zaloga, Richard Chasemore – Paperback, 48 pages
During World War II, the US Marine Corps formed six tank battalions that battled through the harsh conditions of the Pacific Theatre. Using the same basic tanks as the US Army, notably the M3 and M5A1 light tanks and the M4 Sherman medium tank, the marines made both technical and tactical innovations to make them more effective in the fight against the Japanese.

OSP RAID 27 : Tomahawk and Musket – French and Indian Raids in the Ohio Valley 1758 – Osprey Raid Series
Rene Chartrand – Paperback, 80 pages
In 1758, at the height of the French and Indian War, British Brigadier General John Forbes led his army on a methodical advance against Fort Duquesene, French headquarters in the Ohio valley.

OSP WPN 17 : The Lee-Enfield Rifle – Osprey Weapon Series
Martin Pilger, Peter Dennis – Paperback, 80 pages
The Lee-Enfield is one of the 20th century’s most recognisable and longest-serving military rifles. It was adopted by the British Army in 1895 and only replaced by the L1A1 SLR in 1957.

PICK OF THE WEEK

Great Locomotives Series : Bulleid Pacifics

By John Scott-Morgan
Hardback, 250 x 250mm, 160 pages, 150 colour & 100 b&w illustrations

When O.V.S. Bulleid’s ‘Merchant Navy’ class 4-6-2 appeared on the Southern Railway in 1941, it was controversial. As well as looking unlike any previous steam locomotive, it was full of innovative and untried ideas, and this during the height of the Second World War. A total of 140 such locos were built over the next ten years, 110 of which were a lighter version, the ‘West Country’/'Battle of Britain’ class. This is the intriguing story of these locos in their original ‘air-smoothed’ form.

NEW MOTORING TITLES

  

Factory Original Jaguar E-Type : the Originality Guide to the Jaguar E-Type
By Anders Clausager, Simon Clay – Hardback, 176 pages, 300 colour photos, 255 x 255 mm
The E-type was an astonishing car when launched in 1961: astonishing looks, astonishing performance and an astonishingly low price. Enthusiastic drivers all over the world wanted one, and now, half a century after its appearance, they still do. Happily, as more and more worn-out, semi-derelict and long-forgotten examples are dragged out of garages and barns to be restored and given a new life, the stock of E-types is increasing.

Factory-Original Sporting Mk1 Escorts : The originality guide to Sporting Ford Escorts Mk1 & Mk2
By Dan Williamson – Hardback, 200 pages, 500 colour photos, 255 x 255 mm
Launched at the beginning of 1968, Ford’s Escort had a new platform, the new Kent crossflow engine, a new all-synchromesh gearbox and, for the first time on a Ford, rack-and-pinion steering. It was a nice drive, with light controls, a slick gearchange and excellent handling. Ford were not slow to appreciate the potential of the new model, and thus were born a series of fast Escorts, for road, track and rally that brought competition success and a queue of customers looking for a sporting drive.

Wartime Jeeps : WW2 Jeeps – Prototypes, Production Models & Special Versions
By Graham Scott, Simon Clay – Hardback, 120 pages, 200 colour photos, 255 x 255 mm
The American Jeep of World War II is one of the most familiar vehicles of all time and, having been involved in so many of the theatres of the war, Jeeps can be found almost all over the world.

NEW RAILWAY TITLES

   

An Artist Among The Ashes : A Photographic Record of The End of Southern Region Steam
By David Shepherd – Hardback, 96 pages, 100 colour and 1 b/w illustrations, 210 x 280 mm

This really is a very special colour album. Covered are the depots at Nine Elms, Guildford and Fratton, as well as the later graveyard at Salisbury.

Impermanent Ways : The Closed Lines of Britain Volume 3 – Wiltshire
By Jeffery Grayer – Paperback, 96 pages, 210 x 215 mm
Impermanent Ways ‘Wiltshire’ is the third in this fast growing and increasingly popular series. In this new title, Jeff Grayer has covered the branch and cross-country routes of the county as well as a brief return to some of the former SR routes within the boundary.

Meon Valley Railway Part 2 : A Rural Backwater
By Kevin Robertson – Hardback, 64 pages, 801 b/w, 3 colour illustrations, 210 x 270 mm
This new title, compiled by railway expert Kevin Robertson, forms the second of a three-part series covering the construction, life, and demise of the Meon Valley Railway

Southern Way – Issue No.17
Edited By Kevin Robertson – paperback, 100 pages, b/w 80, colour 8 Illus, 273 x 215 mm
Issue No. 17 is the next installment in the Southern Way series; this is the first of the four regular volumes for 2012 and starts with a definite first: a detailed feature in colour on permanent way.

PICK OF THE WEEK

Rolls-Royce and Bentley : The Crewe years
By Martin Bennett – Hardback, 280 x 230mm, 480 pages, 78 colour & 1022 b&w illustrations
The names Rolls-Royce and Bentley have long been synonymous with engineering excellence, longevity, luxury and beauty of line. This re-designed and modernised third edition of a best-selling classic traces the remarkable story of these automotive aristocrats, examining all the post-war models manufactured at Crewe, bringing the story right up to date. More recent developments include the marques’ acquisition in 1998 by rival German manufacturers, the last Crewe-built Rolls-Royce Corniche in 2002, and the 2007 Continental GT coupe and Bentley Arnage Diamond Series unveiled to mark 60 years of production at Crewe.

NEW TITLES

     

Bristol Cars On Film DVD
Region 2 DVD, 62 mins. – This souvenir DVD is based on two high-quality 16mm films shot by the late Ted Ashman, Chief Photographer of the Bristol Aeroplane Company in the mid-1950s. Enhanced by modern location footage and informed commentary, it will be greatly enjoyed by Bristol Car owners and enthusiasts.

Loco Review 2012 edition – By Martin Buck
Contributions from the UK’s leading photographers
Printed on high quality art paper
Expansive and informative captions

No Need to Die : American flyers in RAF Bomber Command – By Gordon Thorburn
This is the first book to be written about a group of remarkable men who left the wealth and comfort of America before the Second World War to volunteer for the most dangerous trade in the world.

Plough & Scatter : The Diary-Journal of a First World War Gunner
By J. Ivor Hanson, Alan Wakefield – J. Ivor Hanson’s personal diary describes his experiences as a gunner on the Western Front in the First World War, which left a deep and lasting impression on him.

Rapid Response : My inside story as a motor racing life-saver
By Dr. Stephen Olvey – Now available in paperback with an updated final chapter, this is the compelling story of the author’s life in motor racing, providing fascinating insight into crashes involving many famous racers and circuits. The book begins with a vivid description of Alex Zanardi’s crash in Germany in 2001

Team Lotus : My view from the pit wall – By Peter Warr
Peter Warr was best-known for his management of the Lotus Formula 1 team, where he was one of Colin Chapman’s closest allies as well as the man who nurtured the early Formula 1 careers of Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell.

NEW AVIATION AND MILITARY TITLES

How To Build Tamiya’s 1:32 P-51D Mustang
By Brett Green – Hundreds of images, reference photos and how to get the very best from your model
"The complete guide to bulding Tamiya’s amazing 1:32 P-51D written by Brett Green of Hyperscale and Model Military fame. This new book features an exhaustive step-by-step guide to construction plus models, by Brett, Mark Glidden and Roy Sutherland.

M26 Dragon Wagon Walk Around (Squadron Signal 27025)
By David Doyle – Paperback, 80 pages, Illustrated with over 230 photographs.
The ’40-ton Tank Transporter Truck Trailer M25′ – dubbed the ‘Dragon Wagon’ by enthusiasts – was the largest wheeled vehicle fielded by the US Army during WWII. The M25 consisted of the M26 tractor and M15 trailer.

Panavia Tornado – Aircraft References for Enthusiasts and Modellers No.01
By Andreas Klein & Christian Gerard
This walk around details the current status of the Panavia Tornado IDS in Luftwaffe service. In the book the reader will find a 5000 word introductionary text, describing the development and the most recent technical changes to the swing wing fighter-bomber.

Task Force Helmand (Tankograd British Special 9017)
By Carl Schulze – Softback, 96 pages
Since 2006 British Forces have operated in southern Afghanistan under ISAF. Their mission in the Helmand Province is to assist the Afghan government in creating a safe and secure environment, consult in the creation and training of the Afghan security forces and to further the reconstruction of the country.

USS North Carolina (Squadron at Sea 34002)
By David Doyle – Softback, 136 pages
Laid down in 1937 and launched on 9 April 1941, the USS North Carolina was the first new construction battleship to enter service during WWII and took part in every major naval offensive in the Pacific Theater, becoming the most decorated US battleship of WWII.

new MOTORING TITLES

 

Automobile Year 59 (2011/12)
Hardback, 304 pages, 235 mm x 310 mm, Full colour cover, Full colour photographs
As in previous editions, Automobile Year 59 will be divided into three main subject areas: Industry, Motorsport and Culture. Each of these three areas includes exhaustive coverage of the events that punctuated the year, together with an overall assessment of their collective significance.

Bristol Cars On Film DVD – Region 2 DVD, 62 mins
This souvenir DVD is based on two high-quality 16mm films shot by the late Ted Ashman, Chief Photographer of the Bristol Aeroplane Company in the mid-1950s. Enhanced by modern location footage and informed commentary, it will be greatly enjoyed by Bristol Car owners and enthusiasts.

Porsche and Me – Hans Mezger  By Hans Mezger, Peter Morgan
Cloth hardback with paper jacket, 208 pages with over 200 photographs
The autobiography of one of the most prolific automobile engineers of the twentieth century. Hans Mezger joined Porsche in 1956 and became a principal contributor to the Stuttgart auto manufacturer’s unmatched success over the following 37 years

Rolls-Royce and Bentley : The Crewe years
By Martin Bennett – Hardback, 280 x 230mm, 480 pages, 78 colour & 1022 b&w illustrations
The names Rolls-Royce and Bentley have long been synonymous with engineering excellence, longevity, luxury and beauty of line. This re-designed and modernised third edition of a best-selling classic traces the remarkable story of these automotive aristocrats, examining all the post-war models manufactured at Crewe, bringing the story right up to date.

NEW BUS AND RAILWAY TITLES

   

Do Not Alight Here : Walking London’s Lost Underground & Railway Stations
By Ben Pedroche – Paperback, 142 pages
Abandoned tunnels, derelict stations, old trackbeds and much more. All are included in Do Not Alight Here, an entertaining and informative book that guides the reader through London’s many remaining disused Underground and main line railway structures.

London’s Night Buses : Volume One 1913-1983
By Philip Wallis – Hardback, 136 pages
In the first ever book on the subject of London’s night buses, Philip Wallis gives the fruits of over 20 years of research into their history. Everything is covered, including some notes on the first all-night trams and their subsequent history. Well illustrated with photographs and maps.

MOTORSPORT YEARBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE

    

Autocourse 2011-2012
This sumptuous book has detailed race-by-race reports, vibrant features, comprehensive statistics, technical illustrations and the best photography in the sport, Since 1951 it has, quite simply, been the must-have publication for all serious Formula 1 fans and this year once again it will undoubtedly be the definitive record of an enthralling Formula One Grand Prix season.

Motocourse 2011-2012
Now in it’s 36th year, Motocourse continues to go from strength to strength as the fortunes of MotoGP continue to flourish. Compiled by leading motorcycle journalist Michael Scott, Motocourse is not simply a lavish document of the MotoGP and Superbike seasons, it is a highly collectable resource respected by all within the industry.

MotoGP Season Review 2011
Hardback, 300 x 230mm, 216 pages, 250 colour illustrations
Edited by TV commentator Julian Ryder, this book includes expert contributions on the technical side from Neil Spalding and stunning photography by Andrew Northcott. The supporting categories are also covered, and clearly presented statistics provide a comprehensive reference source for the future.

Official Formula 1 Season Review 2011
Hardback, 300 x 230mm, 280 pages, 400 colour illustrations
Now in its eighth year of publication, this is a must-have Christmas purchase for every fan of Formula 1. Here is the full, in-depth story of the 2011 Formula 1 World Championship, told by the drivers and team personnel involved.

Le Mans 2011 Yearbook
Le Mans 24 Hours 2011 the official yearbook of the ACO The official Le Mans yearbook in English. 254 pages in XXL and full colour. The best photos from scrutineering to the finish line. Team presentation with all cars, drivers and mechanics in full colour, practice with many spectacular photos from the track and the pits, the grid listed in every detail with the fastest lap time for each car and driver.

NEW RAILWAY TITLES

    

Civil Engineers Wagons Volume 1 : British Railways: 1948-1967
By David Larkin – Paperback, 96 pages with 147 photographs 273 x 215 mm
The five previous Kestrel Railway Books volumes by David Larkin looked at the revenue-earning wagon fleet operated by British Railways and its immediate successor, British Rail.

LBSCR Elevated Electrification : A Pictorial View of Construction
Stephen Grant – Paperback, 64 pages, 80 b/w illustrations, 270 x 210 mm
With the growing interest in early railways and the similar desire for something a ‘bit different’, author Stephen Grant tells the tale of the LBSCR in all its glory. The origins of this book date from a century ago.

Southern Region Flashback: The South Western Main Line Through Hampshire in the 1950′s
By David Kimber – Paperback, 64 pages, b/w: 801, colour illus., 210 x 270 mm
Southern Flashbacks was the idea of David Kimber using material from his late father’s collection. The result is a carefully chosen selection of views commencing at Bournemouth (then part of Hampshire) and running east through the New Forest to Brockenhurst. The variety of trains, locomotives and workings seen are in stark contrast to the bland variety of today.

Strasbourg to Paris Driver’s Eye View
Available in DVD or High Definition on Blu-ray. This is a Driver’s eye view of the LGV Est, the high speed line from Eastern France. Filmed in 2011 before the final section was built, we benefit from seeing the scenic classic main line for about half the length of this production.

Coming in January – Haynes Great Locomotives Series : Bulleid Pacifics
By John Scott-Morgan – Hardback, 250 x 250mm, 160 pages, 150 colour & 100 b&w illustrations When O.V.S. Bulleid’s ‘Merchant Navy’ class 4-6-2 appeared on the Southern Railway in 1941, it was controversial. As well as looking unlike any previous steam locomotive, it was full of innovative and untried ideas, and this during the height of the Second World War.

NEW MOTORING TITLES

     

Form Follows Function : The Art of the Supercar
By Stuart Codling, James Mann – Hardback, 224 pages, colour illustrations, 254 x 312 mm
For Form Follows Function: The Art of the Supercar, renowned automotive photographer James Mann brings 20 of the world’s most beautiful and desirable supercars into the studio. Removed from their ordinary environment and shot on black backgrounds, the photographer’s lens reveals not just the engineering brilliance of these cars, but also the inherent beauty in their form and details.

How to Paint Flames (2nd Edition)
By Bruce Caldwell – Paperback, 160 pages, 350 colour illustrations, 270 x 210 mm
Custom paint jobs are more popular than ever, and no form of custom painting is "hotter" than the flame job. The newest styles, tools, and techniques are described and shown in this newest edition of the bestselling How to Paint Flames.

Supercharging Performance Handbook
By Jeff Hartman – Paperback, 176 pages, 300 colour illustrations, 270 x 210 mm 
Packed with thorough explanations of the different types of superchargers and aftercoolers available, expert guidance to help the reader decide which supercharger is right for which application, and in-depth discussion of such topics as efficiency, proper sizing, proper installation, and supporting systems modification, Supercharging Performance Handbook provides the knowledge you need to significantly increase your vehicle’s horsepower.

Toyota Aygo Petrol : 2005 to 2011 Owners Workshop Manual
Hatchbacks with petrol engines – 1.0 litre (998cc) – Does not cover diesel engines