John Reed Books

Great Aircraft Of World War II: Messerschmitt 109 by PRICE DR ALFRED

$17.95 AUD

Category: Reference

Supermarine Spitfire by PRICE DR ALFRED

$17.95 AUD

Category: Reference

This is an illustrated guide shown in over 100 images. It is a compelling history of the Supermarine Spitfire, from the first single-seat prototype of 1936 through to post-war planes that equip fighter units around the world. It includes complete technical specifications detailing the Spitfire's armamen t, power plant, dimensions, weight and performance. It features over 100 photographs of the Supermarine Spitfire in action, as well as a cutaway diagram showing the interior construction of this classic fighter aircraft. The legendary Supermarine Spitfire was designed solely as an air protection interceptor, to engage and destroy enemy bombers attempting to attack targets in the British Isles. It was also ideal as a reconnaissance aircraft, providing photographs and crucial details of enemy involvement. This book describes the design and development of this outstanding combat aircraft, and includes eyewitness accounts from pilots who flew it during the Battle of Britain and beyond. Wartime photographs and cutaway diagrams accompany the expertly written text, making this an essential volume for everyone interested in these history-making aircraft. ...Show more

Great Aircraft of World War II: Avro Lancaster by SPICK MIKE

$17.95 AUD

Category: Reference

This is an illustrated guide shown in over 100 images. It is a fascinating history of the Avro Lancaster, from the first trials of the prototype at Boscombe Down in 1941 through to the famous Dambusters raids of 1943. It includes complete technical specifications detailing the Lancaster's dimensions, we ights, power, fuel and oil, performance and armament. It features over 100 photographs of the Avro Lancaster in action, as well as a cutaway diagram showing the interior construction of this classic bomber aircraft. The Avro Lancaster was a truly outstanding combat aircraft of World War II. Lancasters formed the main equipment of the Pathfinder Force, and they pioneeered low-level marking and precision attacks. This expertly written handbook describes the Lancaster's design and development, and includes eye witness accounts from pilots who flew it in action. It explains how and why the Lancaster was developed, and includes information about the aircraft's specifications, gun turrets, bomb loads, the squadrons who flew it, and its dramatic bombing operations. Long after World War II, the Lancaster retains a mystique unequalled by any other bomber. ...Show more

Reclaim Your Readers: Proven Methods for Reader-Focused Writing by CRAIG RANDY

$43.95 AUD

Category: Art

This handbook introduces writers of all types to the ARC Method, a technique for reader-focused composition that ultimately leads to a devoted readership. Demonstrating how this strategy incorporates the concepts of audience, relevance, and a readership continuum to change the paradigm of writing, this guide reveals how utilizing this approach addresses the audience's true needs. Enabling writers to produce content for multiple formats, this examination is guaranteed to make writers more effective and valuable to employers, instructing them on how to adapt to the current trends of media proliferation, such as blogs and online social media, while staying true to traditional outlets. With valuable tips on combating audience fragmentation, this book offers writers of all backgrounds a solid solution to winning a loyal following across a variety of platforms and styles with a new, more impactful and efficient way of writing. ...Show more

Classic British Bikes: The Golden Age of the British Motorcycles, Featuring 100 Machines Shown in Over 200 Photographs by KEMP ANDREW

$23.95 AUD

Category: Reference

This book deals with the golden age of the British motorcycle, featuring 100 machines shown in over 200 photographs. It offers a chronological survey of British motorcycles from the pioneers of 1900 through to the end of the 20th century. It features all the famous marques, such as AJS, Brough, BSA, Dou glas, Greeves, Norton, Panther, Royal Enfield, Rudge, Scott, Sunbeam, Triumph, Velocette, Vincent and Zenith. Each entry includes information about the history of the bike, with specification panels detailing years in production, engine type, bore and stroke, capacity, gearbox, brakes, transmission, power, weight and top speed. From the beginning of the 20th century, the British motorcycle rapidly gained in reliability and sophistication. It began as a plaything of the leisured classes, until the war forced it into a utilitarian role. When peace returned in the 1920s, it was poised to fill a demand for mass transport, ushering in a golden age. Divided into four sections - The Pioneers, Vintage Days, The Classic Era, and Endings and Beginnings - this book profiles 100 of the best-loved machines that shaped a century of motorcycle design.It includes all the famous marques, each one illustrated with identification photographs, making it a book every bike enthusiast will want to own. ...Show more

How to Survive an Atomic Attack: A Cold War Manual by JOHN CHRISTOPHER

$29.95 AUD

Category: New Releases

Official US government advice on how to survive an atomic attack - including full instructions on building your own nuclear shelter. In 1949 the Soviet Union detonated its first nuclear bomb, heralding the era of the Cold War in which the prospect of a thermonuclear attack and Mutually Assured Destruct ion (MAD) put every man, woman and child in the firing line. The US government issued a series of booklets explaining how to protect your family. This compilation includes Survival Under Atomic Attack with practical advice on constructing a shelter, the Family Shelters Series containing detailed construction diagrams, and Fallout Protection, a straightforward explanation of the dangers of a nuclear attack. Together they provide a chilling insight into the realities of life under the threat of Armageddon. ...Show more

The Complete Handbook of Motorcycles: A History of Motorcycling and a Visual Directory of Major Marques with Detailed Specifications, Shown in Over 1250 Fantastic Photographs by ROWLAND BROWN

$35.95 AUD

Category: Reference

This is a history of motorcycling and a visual directory of major marques with detailed specifications, shown in over 1250 fantastic photographs. This is the ultimate book for all lovers and devotees of the motorcycle - its history, development and culture. It is a complete account of the motorcycle, in cluding special features on sport and racing, touring, custom motorcycles, record breaking through the years, motorcycles at war, in the movies, at work, and much more. It is a comprehensive marque-by-marque guide with pictures of every motorcycle accompanied by detailed text. It includes a dedicated section celebrates the Harley-Davidson - looking at its history and evolution, with a directory illustrating every model ever produced. Hundreds of photographs, authoritative text and fascinating archive material reveal all there is to know, past and present, about the purest form of mechanical power. In this fully illustrated volume, the world of the motorcycle is covered from its iconic status down to mechanical nuts-and-bolts. The first of four sections, "The World of Motorcycling", charts the evolution of the motorcycle from 1885 to modern superbikes. The "A - Z of Motorcycles: is a marque-by-marque encyclopedia of models and manufacturers, both existing and defunct. The "World of Harley-Davidson" is a complete guide to this legendary machine. Harley-Davidson Models is a directory of every H-D model produced. This is an invaluable reference book for all enthusiasts, from novices and experienced riders to historians and collectors. ...Show more

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Wine, Beer and Spirits by BRIAN GLOVER

$44.95 AUD

Category: Reference

The definitive Reference Guide to Alcohol-based drinks and mixers, and how to choose, store and serve them.

Aircraft Carriers: An Illustrated History of Aircraft Carriers of the World, from Zeppelin and Seaplane Carriers to Vertical/short Take-off and Landing Jet Decks and Nuclear Carriers by BERNARD IRELAND

$25.95 AUD

Category: Reference

This title examines the evolution of the aircraft carrier, from the first flights from ships in World War-I through to modern carriers used in the Falklands. It is a comprehensive country-by-country visual directory of the major aircraft carriers, with text describing the construction, appearance, funct ion and history. The specification boxes provide at-a-glance information about each aircraft carrier's country of origin, the company that built the carrier, construction and completion dates, displacement, dimensions, types of aircraft carried, armament, power and performance. It includes quotes from military leaders, plus a glossary explaining military terms and abbreviations. This unique and impressive encyclopedia is both a fascinating history of the aircraft carrier's development and a comprehensive country-by-country visual directory of more than 170 of the world's aviation ships over nearly a century. Each directory entry is accompanied by a specification panel detailing country of origin, the company that built the carrier, construction and completion dates, displacement, dimensions, types of aircraft carried, armament, power and performance. All the carriers are accompanied by identification photographs, many of which are full-color and have never previously been published together in one volume. ...Show more

Clothes (Hands-On History Projects) by Rachel Halstead

$7.95 AUD

Category: Reference | Series: Hands on History Project

This colorful and imaginative book presents 30 fabulous costume projects covering great fashion styles from history, journeying from ancient Rome, Egypt, Japan and China to the worlds of the Incas, Native Americans, and Celts. The book provides an easy and fun way for children to learn about fashion and clothing from many cultures and civilizations, and practical projects allow them to bring different aspects of the past to life. Try creating your own Roman toga or a Japanese netsuke fox, make a Native American headdress, an Artic Saami hat, or a pharoah's crown from ancient Egypt. ...Show more

Illustrated Directory of Military Motorcycles by PAT WARE

$28.95 AUD

Category: Reference

An Illustrated History of Military Motorcycles: 100 Years of Wartime Motorcycles, from the First Machines of World War I to the Diesel-powered Types and Quad Bikes of Today, with 230 Photographs by PAT WARE

$26.95 AUD

Category: Reference

This title covers 100 years of wartime motorcycles, from the first machines of World War I to the diesel-powered types and quad bikes of today, with 230 photographs. It is a complete reference guide to a century of military motorcycles, from their first use at the beginning of the 20th century to the so phisticated models of today. It discusses machine-gun motorcycles, tracked motorcycles, diesel motorcycles, ATVs and quad bikes. It explains the anatomy of the military motorcycle - its frame, engine, transmission, final drive, front forks, rear forks, suspension and brakes. It features over 230 commissioned and rare photographs from archives, museums and private collections. During the early years of World War I, motorcycles started to enter military service, replacing the mounted despatch rider and providing a means of mechanizing machine-gun and stretcher units. This fully illustrated book covers the lively history of the military motorcycle, highlighting the varied roles motorcycles have played, as well as how the vehicles have evolved over time. It provides a country-by-country overview of military motorcycles in France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, the USA, the USSR and Japan. An expertly written volume, it provides enthusiasts with key information about the history of these diverse multi-tasking vehicles. ...Show more