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Gunpowder & Glory
The thrilling biography of the brilliant British inventor and daredevil war hero whose efforts saved countless lives during WWI. Though he only lived to be 33, Wing Commander Frank Brock had accomplished much in his short life. The scion of the world-famous Brock Fireworks company, he is best known as the inventor of the Brock Bullet—the explosive bullet used to destroy German Zeppelins. He also invented the Dover Flares which lit up the sea at night and forced U-boats into deep mine fields. But his exploits went far beyond the engineering lab. As a secret agent Brock dashed to France on his wedding day, snuck into Switzerland, rowed across Lake Constance into enemy territory, and orchestr...
Gunpowder and Glory
The previously untold story of Frank Brock - a remarkable forerunner of James Bond and 'Q' combined - and his extraordinary contribution to the British war effort between 1914 and 1918 as an inventor, secret agent and combatant.
A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day
Bursting with images from across time, a sparkling chronicle of rockets, pinwheels, and more. This book illuminates the glittering history of fireworks, from their mysterious beginnings to the dazzling big-budget displays of today. It describes how they enthralled the world’s royal courts and became a sensation across the British Empire. There are stories of innovations like “living fireworks,” fiercely fought international competitions, and the technology behind modern showpieces viewed by millions. Practitioners say fireworks are an art, and they have inspired artists from Shakespeare, Handel, Dickens, and Whistler to Katy Perry. But John Withington also covers fireworks’ practical uses—rescues at sea, attempts to control the weather—while not ignoring their dangers, accidents, or efforts to make them safer.
Time & Tide
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Time and Tide
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Solomon Smee Versus the Monkeys
Royal Nerdal Norton is a town so small and insignificant that only the gods and mapmakers have heard of it. And the town has a problem: small brown monkeys are causing all manner of mayhem and nobody can stop them. Poor widowed Harry Smee, low-ranking civil servant, is getting all the flak from the mayor for it. But then his son, Solomon Smee, a small boy with brown-rimmed glasses and dark, dark hair, gets together with the mayor's daughter, Harry's long-lost love, to come up with an idea to save the day! Their simple plan traps the monkeys safely and restores them to their natural habitat, leaving everyone to live happily ever after.
Strand Magazine
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The Strand Magazine
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