Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with [...]
Living with diabetes is a balancing act of monitoring blood glucose, food intake, and medication. It makes sense that individuals who have diabetes do best when they understand their condition and how to control it. The Johns Hopkins Guide to Diabetes is a comprehensive and easy-to-read guide to thi[...]
Souta's friend, Taketora, is chronically bad at managing his finances. Ever since the two met in college, Taketora has never ceased to borrow money from Souta. Worse yet, now Taketora is saying that rather than returning the money, he'll repay Souta...with his body![...]
In the later stages of the First World War, Biggles and his fellow fliers have to use all their wit and skill to stay ahead of the German fighters so determined to bring them down.[...]
Biggles battles through the First World War, honing his flying skills in terrifying battles against the finest fighters. But, he finds, war provides more light-hearted adventures as well. This collection of stories from early in Biggles' career combines the fun of being part of 266 squadron and the [...]
Air combat has become the order of the day and air duelling is a fine art. Biggles and his fellow pilots have to contend with the enemy using their own British aircraft, a Sop with Camel, to lure the British pilots to their deaths.[...]
Late in the Second World War Biggles and his team are in Malaya, operating a secret commando under the nose of the Japanese occupiers. Algy is captured after his plane goes down over the Indian Ocean but Biggles will not abandon him. A night raid is called for.[...]
Biggles glanced at the sky. It was just turning pink with the first flush of dawn. In the uneasy atmosphere of Europe between the two World Wars, Biggles, Algy and Ginger are persuaded to defend a small middle European country from an aggressive neighbour backed up by an unnamed Big Power.[...]
Biggles is on a reconnaissance mission in Norway when the Germans invade without warning. If he can just get back to his plane he can leave Norway quickly and safely, but his old enemy Von Stalhein has heard that Biggles is in Norway, and he's determined to track him down.[...]
Colonel Raymond from Intelligence persuades Biggles, Algy and Ginger to take on the challenge of transporting gold bullion and diamonds to France. Every other firm which has taken the job has failed and the gold has been stolen, the planes crashed or disappeared and the pilots have lost their lives.[...]
Biggles, Algy and Ginger accidentally arrive in Spain during the civil war. After a chance encounter with a British Intelligence agent who passes them a coded message which has to be got back to the Ministry of Defence in London, they are involved in a desperate chase to get back home with the evil [...]
He tilted the machine on to its side, holding up his nose with the throttle, and commenced to slip wing-tip first towards the ground. This is the story of the very beginning - of the Air Service and of Biggles. It's the First World War and Biggles is just 17. This is where Biggles learns his craft a[...]
Hopelessness took him in its grip. He knew he was wandering in circles but he had ceased to care. All he wanted to do was drink. His skin began to smart. His feet were on fire. It's the Second World War and Biggles is in the desert, defending the vital air-route from the West coast of Africa to the [...]
When Biggles undertakes a lone mission to rescue an Italian princess from Mussolini's Italy, he doesn't know he's walking into a trap. He's last seen wounded and surrounded by the enemy, but Algy, Ginger and Bertie refuse to accept that he's dead until they see the evidence themselves.[...]
Peter Fortymore can't believe his brother is dead. So he conceives a desperate plan. He'll run away from school, 'borrow' a plane and fly off to France to find him. In the chaos of the first world war, he and his friend manage to get away with it until they're rumbled by their flight commander Biggl[...]
After the First World War, Biggles and Algy head to the Amazon in search of Inca Gold and adventure. But the jungle is cruelly inhospitable and they're not the only ones after the treasure. It's every man for himself in this deadly game of strategy and survival.[...]
A simple trip around Britain plunges Biggles and Algy into danger when they find themselves up against a secret invasion force. But luckily they meet a sharp young lad by the name of Ginger.[...]
The 2nd Edition of Analog Integrated Circuit Design focuses on more coverage about several types of circuits that have increased in importance in the past decade. Furthermore, the text is enhanced with material on CMOS IC device modeling, updated processing layout and expanded coverage to reflect te[...]
Biggles Learns to Fly: Age just seventeen and with almost no flying experience, James Biggles worth is sent to tackle the enemy in the hostile skies over First World War France. In a drama of war, where instinct and fast reactions are everything, Biggles must learn to be a real fighter pilot, or die[...]
Biggles is back! Caught up in the German invasion of Norway in the early days of the Second World War, Biggles has to use all his cunning to stay one step ahead of the enemy. With his old opponent Von Stalheim hot on his trail, it's going to take a daring act to avoid the horror of the Nazi firing s[...]
Suitable for students working toward certification in special education, this book describes the characteristics of learning disabilities as well as various mild disabilities, and offers teaching strategies for general education teachers, special education teachers, school psychologists, and other r[...]
The 2nd Edition of Analog Integrated Circuit Design focuses on more coverage about several types of circuits that have increased in importance in the past decade. Furthermore, the text is enhanced with material on CMOS IC device modeling, updated processing layout and expanded coverage to reflect te[...]
While on leave Biggles is mistaken for someone else. He thinks little of it at the time, but when headquarters find out they ask him to take the place of his double and work for the Germans as a spy, while secretly reporting back to the British. It's a difficult task and there's a very high price to[...]
Death Trap! Air combat is the order of the day in the final days of the First World War. Duelling high above the trenches, Biggles knows that he needs more than just flying skills to survive. The enemy is now using their own British aircraft, the Sopwith Camel, to lure them to their deaths.[...]
Well into the later stages of the First World War, Biggles and his fellow flyers are struggling to maintain supremacy over the enemy pilots determined to shoot them down.[...]