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This authorised book is the perfect gift for fans of the #1 plush
property Based on the bestselling squishy toy, this adorable
collector's guide is the perfect gift for any Squishmallows fan!
They're lovable, they're squishy-they're Squishmallows! This
OFFICIAL Collector's Guide is packed with quirky tidbits, top-ten
lists, bios & stats, and a "rarity factor" for Squishmallows'
collectible characters. Filled with hundreds of colorful photos and
unique art styles. Avid fans, new collectors, young or old,
Squishmallows: The Collector's Guide is perfect for just about
anyone! Squishmallows are plush toys that are here to fill your
hearts with love and affection. Since 2017, the versatile
Squishmallows have grown into an international phenomenon and offer
comfort, support, and warmth as friends, couch companions, bedtime
buddies, and travel teammates. With more than 500 Squishmallows
characters to collect, young fans can aspire to be like their
favorite characters. Each Squishmallow has its own unique name and
storyline to add to the fun.
A full history of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner watch. The first ever book authorized by Rolex.
For the first time, Rolex has authorized a wide-ranging account and full history of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner watch, in the first of a series taking a deep dive into the watches of the iconic brand.
Oyster Perpetual Submariner: The Watch That Unlocked The Deep, written by author, editor, and watch expert Nick Foulkes, is published by global design authority, Wallpaper, which brings its sharp, cinematic eye to the project, creating new and original photography in collaboration with Rolex to run alongside testimonies from renowned witnesses to the Submariner's illustrious 70-year history, including marine biologist Sylvia Earle, photographer David Doubilet, and aquanaut Dr Joe MacInnis – further highlighting the role this iconic timepiece continues to play in the exploration and protection of the marine environment.
In every year since the formation of The Royal Corps of Signals in
1920, its officers and soldiers have been formally recognised for
their gallantry and distinguished services on operations across the
globe and their vital contribution to the wider tasks undertaken by
the British Army. Published by the Royal Signals Institution in
celebration of the 2020 centennial this volume records all honours,
decorations, and medals awarded since 1920. It includes a wealth of
long-forgotten and rarely-seen material and it also records many
hundreds of awards that acknowledge the complexity of Royal Signals
in its early years-its inextricable link to the Indian Signal
Corps; the interweaving of units and personnel from across the
Commonwealth during the Second World War and in Korea, Malaya, and
Borneo; the role played by Queen's Gurkha Signals and by locally
recruited personnel from Palestine, Malaya, Hong Kong, and Malta;
and the crucial contribution made by women from the Auxiliary
Territorial Service during the Second World War and the Women's
Royal Army Corps in the post-Second World War period. The volume
comprises three parts. To put the operational awards in context,
Section One takes a chronological tour through the history of Royal
Signals in three eras-the campaigns of the inter-war years, the
Second World War, and global conflict and insurgency since 1945.
Other chapters deal with non-combatant gallantry and exploration.
With many awards no longer available and unfamiliar to many readers
in the present-day, Section Two describes the various honours,
decorations, and medals in three sub-sections-awards for bravery,
awards for distinguished service, and the Mention in Despatches and
the various King's and Queen's commendations for bravery and
valuable service. The origin and use of each award are explained
briefly, and detail is given about the number conferred; many of
these chapters contain biographical details of the recipients.
Section Three comprises the Register of Awards. It includes 682
honours, decorations, and medals for gallantry (the recommendations
or citations for which are replicated in full), and 2,582
appointments to the various orders of chivalry and awards of the
British Empire Medal, the Queen's Volunteer Reserves Medal, and the
Polar Medal. It also records the recipients of a little under 6,200
mentions in despatches, 36 King's and Queen's Commendations for
Bravery or Brave Conduct, 109 Queen's Commendations for Valuable
Service, and a multitude of foreign awards. The Register is
supported by ten appendices. Six record recipients from the various
Empire and Commonwealth signal units linked to Royal Signals in
time of conflict or war. The others document awards to personnel of
the various women's services; to Queen's Gurkha Signals and to
locally enlisted personnel from Malaya, Hong Kong and Malta; to
military and civilian personnel attached to Royal Signals; and
those recognised by the Royal Signals Institution.
In 1997 sixty-two containers fell off the cargo ship Tokio Express
after it was hit by a rogue wave off the coast of Cornwall,
including one container filled with nearly five million pieces of
Lego, much of it sea themed. In the months that followed,
beachcombers started to find Lego washed up on beaches across the
south west coast. Among the pieces they discovered were octopuses,
sea grass, spear guns, life rafts, scuba tanks, cutlasses, flippers
and dragons. The pieces are still washing up today.
Strategy is the craft of a warrior - Miyamoto Musashi Written
around 1645, Miyamoto Musashi's Five Rings is a classic Japanese
work on mastery in swordsmanship, leadership and conflict. Musashi
was a swordsman, philosopher and strategist, and today his work
remains of influence not only in the realm of martial arts but in
the business world, too. Musashi's no-nonsense approach to the
martial arts and combat includes eliminating technical flourishes,
understanding that technique should simply be understood as
defeating your opponent, and appreciating that the same qualities
apply in both small- scale and large-scale conflicts. Repeatedly,
he stresses the importance of learning through practice, rather
than merely reading about them. Produced using beautiful
traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques, Five Rings Illustrated
is presented in an exquisite illustrated edition with a brand new
modern translation.
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