William Smith

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859.

The threat of Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's surprise invasion of Russia in June 1941, succeeding prompted Churchill to decide to send vital military supplies to Britain's new ally. The early sailings to Northern Russia via the Arctic Ocean between August 1941 and February 1942 were largely unopposed. But this changed dramatically during the course of 1942 when German naval and air operations inflicted heavy losses on both merchantmen and their escorts. Problems were exacerbated by the need to divert Royal Navy warships to support the North African landing. Strained Anglo-Soviet relations coupled with mounting losses and atrocious weather and sea conditions led to the near termination of the programme in early 1943. Again, competing operational priorities, namely the invasion of Sicily and preparations for D-Day, affected the convoy schedules. In the event, despite often crippling losses of lives, ships and supplies, the convoys continued until shortly before VE-Day. This thoroughly researched and comprehensive account examines both the political, maritime and logistic aspects of the Arctic convoy campaign. Controversially it reveals that the losses of merchant vessels were significantly greater than hitherto understood. While Churchill may not have described the convoys as the worst journey in the world', for the brave men who undertook he mission often at the cost of their lives, it most definitely was.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1868.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1868.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1862.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1862.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1868.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1868.

To prepare materials engineers and scientists of the future, Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering is designed to present diverse topics in the field with appropriate breadth and depth. The strength of the book is in its focus on key concepts in science of materials (basic knowledge) followed by application of scientific principles in selection and engineering of materials (applied knowledge). This textbook is suitable for both an introductory course in materials at the sophomore level and a more advanced (junior/senior level) second course in materials science and engineering.This title is available in Connect, featuring SmartBook, Application-Based Activities, Critical Point Questions, and the MHEbook.

Overhearing Nana and Grampy tell his mother that they would be taking a trip to an exotic island, Aidan excitedly asked Nana if Jimmy could go with them on their trip. "Who is Jimmy"?, asked Nana. And with that question, a little blue frog's first adventure began.

Overhearing Nana and Grampy tell his mother that they would be taking a trip to an exotic island, Aidan excitedly asked Nana if Jimmy could go with them on their trip. "Who is Jimmy"?, asked Nana. And with that question, a little blue frog's first adventure began.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1866.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1866.