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British Figurehead & Ship Carvers
Books about figureheads and decorative work on ships usually state little is known about their carvers. Here Phil Thomas puts the record straight and after extensive research, writes about over 200 merchant ship carvers and around 60 master carvers who worked in the Naval Dockyards beginning around 1600 up to the 20th century. Illustrated with 75 photos, (some in colour and many not previously published), plus 47 drawings, some by the carvers themselves.
British Steam Tugs
This book is beautifully produced and a must for anyone at all interested in these fascinating craft, MODEL BOATS. A full history covering early tugs, wood iron and steel paddle `tugs', harbour, seeking and coastal screw tugs, and ocean tugs. Thames craft tugs, tenders and passenger carrying tugs, naval and wartime tugs. Tug owners and builders. Tug construction, engines and deck gear. Over 1000 steam tugs and 400 owners are covered. The 85 tug plans range from 1833 to 1956 and 29 colour profiles will be of interest to modellers. More than 90 photographs (some colour), sketches, and colour diagram of 88 funnel colours.
What Makes a Marriage Last
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Power couple Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue have created a compelling and intimate collection of intriguing conversations with famous couples about their enduring marriages and how they have made them last through the challenges we all share. What makes a marriage last? Who doesn’t want to know the answer to that question? To unlock this mystery, iconic couple Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue crisscrossed the country and conducted intimate conversations with forty celebrated couples whose long marriages they’ve admired—from award-winning actors, athletes, and newsmakers to writers, comedians, musicians, and a former U.S. president and First Lady. Through these con...
"Little Phil" and His Troopers: The Life of General Philip H. Sheridan (Expanded, Annotated)
Of Sheridan, Ulysses S. Grant said, “As a soldier, as a commander of troops, as a man capable of doing all that is possible with any number of men, there is no man living greater than Sheridan. He belongs to the very first rank of soldiers, not only of our country, but of the world. I rank Sheridan with Napoleon and Frederick and the great commanders in history." He was bold in battle but insisted he was never reckless. He was loved by his men and was lauded by the public for the rest of his life after the American Civil War. His reputation as a soldier was worldwide and when he toured Europe later in life, he was hailed as a hero. He intended to write his memoirs and was working on them w...
British Ocean Tramps
...eagerly awaited by ship enthusiasts and modelmakers alike...MODEL SHIPWRIGHT, Histories of the major and minor owners and crews; over 1,300 companies illustrated with 56 photos, 22 plans and 34 colour profiles.
That Girl and Phil
A former butler describes Thomas' whims and eccentricities and her relationship with Phil
Phil and His Fabulous Feathers
Phil, a good duck who is admired by most of the others, is made fun of by a group of ducks who need time to realize that his beautiful crown of feathers is not just an expression of vanity.
Postpsychiatry
For most of us the words madness and psychosis conjure up fear and images of violence. Using short stories, the authors consider complex philosphical issues from a fresh perspective. The current debates about mental health policy and practice are placed into their historical and cultural contexts.
