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Over 46 years ago Reverend Wilbert Awdry, creator of The Railway Series of books, and his brotherGeorge, along with six friends embarked on what at the time was called 'The VIAFfestiniog Canadian Wonderland Tour'.This was a nineteen day excursion that would see themtravelling the length and breadth of Canada exclusively by rail, enjoying thesights and sounds and history of both the age of steam and at that time, moremodern engines.Both George and Wilbert had kept detailed written dailyaccounts of the tour, but Wilbert also documented the trip in a largecollection of photographs.When they returned to the UK they collaborated and collatedboth diaries with Wilbert taking these 'hastily handwritten scrawls' (as he'dlovingly called them) from his brother and edited them together.He placed them alongside his own photographs and memorieswith a view to sharing these with their fellow travellers, a comprehensiverecord of that great trip.The Diary and it's photos have never been published or seenoutside of the family before, having only been briefly referenced in BrianSibley's 'Thomas the Tank Engine Man', until now...This is the first book to have been written between the brothers and coincidentally will also be the last to have ever been published.Full-Steam-Ahead are delighted to present the Diary in it'sentirety to you, so you can go back to a golden age of travel, and enjoy thetrip with them.

Six months on from the devastating assault on its shores andthe UK is divided, invaded and alone. The enemy upon its shores are now not theonly challenge as starvation threatens as a brutal embargo is forced upon it,preventing farmers growing the necessary crops to feed its people. Food is nowthe new currency and is used to brutal effect as hunger becomes the reality formany. As the world dithers and delays, past friendships become strained as coldwar alliances are pushed to breaking point. The world faces a new harshreality. It’s not what you know that counts, it’s what you can convince apopulation to believe. With two Prime Ministers each claiming the right tolead, and the threat of the conflict escalating further, can the United kingdombecome united once more?Join in this exciting and long-awaited finale of theOperation Fools Mate series. Decisions will be tough, sacrifices will be made,people will suffer, but at what price comes freedom? Can the U.K finally riditself of the enemy on its shore, or will history be re-written by the victor?At what price victory? Remember, Winner… Takes… All.

Operation Fool's Mate 24 is a thrilling and immersive debut that sets a high bar for the rest of the Fool's Mate series. Baldwin's military background shines through in the realistic action sequences and world-building, while his engaging characters and well-paced narrative will keep readers hooked from start to finish. - www.thebooknetwork.co.ukThe world is shifting. Empires that once seemed unshakable are crumbling, and from the ashes of history, a new threat is emerging-one far more dangerous than all the others.A past plan, long buried and forgotten, has resurfaced. But this time, it's not being used to defend-it's being weaponized by the enemy. Only two people know the true and deadly scope of what's coming, but the real challenge isn't their knowledge-it's convincing anyone else to believe the looming catastrophe is real.As a nation teeters on the edge of collapse and alliances fray, those in power scramble to contain a crisis that could spiral into full-blown disaster. But is it already too late?Mike had it all-a loving wife, a great career, and the peace of a life far removed from his days in the military. After nine years of civilian life, everything seemed perfect... until a sudden string of chaotic events shatters his world. What first appeared to be random misfortunes felt eerily familiar to Mike, and a conversation from his army days rushed back to haunt him. An old friend had mentioned a top-secret report-one that should have stayed buried.Now, Mike knows this is no coincidence. He's been pulled into something far bigger than he imagined, and every move drags him deeper into the heart of a conspiracy..Operation Fool's Mate is an electrifying new series, inspired by the author's own high level military experiences. As a nation fights to survive an unseen enemy, the stakes have never been higher. Will you join the battle?The fight for our survival starts now. This book is a warning of what's ahead. Do not miss it.

Still reeling from the devastating attacks, the UK struggles to stop the relentless advance of the enemy war machine now on it's shores.It's military is broken and on the run, it's population undecided on who to believe. The Government must make tough choices if it's to survive, who to sacrifice, and who to save.Our characters try to salvage what they can from the situation, using the hard-fought lessons of the past to try to stem the flow of the enemy juggernaut advancing towards them. As we follow them in this continuing saga, experience every explosion, feel every bullet, as the reader finds themselves in the middle of the modern-day battlefield. Fought not in foreign lands or faraway places, but in the very streets and towns that we all call home...Book Two of a series of books classed as a military techno thriller that offers action, thrills, excitement, sadness and shock as you follow the characters in their desperate attempts to stop the inevitable. The invasion of the United Kingdom. Dare you open the page...

The scene is set, everyone is positioned, like coiled springs they wait to strike. But the question is, who is now the hunter, and who the prey?As a nation is threatened to be overwhelmed by the aggressive pursuits of another, its population fight for its very survival, its defence left to those willing to take a stand. Not for King or country, nor for vanity or thoughts of glory or fame. But for friends, family, and the very place they call home.Join us in the next exciting instalment of the Operation Fools Mate series, as we follow our characters as some desperately try to fight their way home, others try to save theirs from destruction, and some try to keep the country from collapse.Remember heroes walk amongst us, but they are not born, they are made by those that love them...

Why is Thomas Blue?What did the Rev’d Awdry think of the TV Series?Which Story does Percy first appear in?These are just three of the many questions, which are askedregularly, and the answer to these and many others are here. Reading Betweenthe Lines builds on the popular book published by the Rev’d W Awdry and hisbrother George in 1987 and now out of print. While covering some of the historyof the Island of Sodor, home of Thomas the Tank Engine and his many friends,and listing the friends created by the Awdrys', father and son, this new bookconcentrates mainly on answering those questions and setting out, story bystory, the location, origin and story out-line for every tale so far publishedin what has become a “Classic” series of children’s books.First published in 2005, and out of print for a number ofyears, this Second, ’20th Anniversary edition has been created due to the highpopularity of the book and high demand from many fans for a re-publication.Packed with lots of useful information that any fan of the ‘Railway Series’would love to see, such as the real life events that shaped the stories, or thenever seen before notes and thoughts of Rev’d Awdry, written in his own hand,this book promises to pull no punches as the author highlights key moments thatshaped the creation of a series that became a household name…

Why is Thomas Blue? What did the Rev'd Awdry think of the TV Series? Which Story does Percy first appear in? These are just three of the many questions, which areasked regularly, and the answer to these and many others are here. ReadingBetween the Lines builds on the popular book published by the Rev'd W Awdry andhis brother George in 1987 and now out of print. While covering some of thehistory of the Island of Sodor, home of Thomas the Tank Engine and his manyfriends, and listing the friends created by the Awdrys', father and son, thisnew book concentrates mainly on answering those questions and setting out,story by story, the location, origin and story out-line for every tale so farpublished in what has become a "Classic" series of children's books. First published in 2005, and out of print for a number ofyears, this Second, '20th Anniversary edition has been created due to the highpopularity of the book and high demand from many fans for a re-publication.Packed with lots of useful information that any fan of the 'Railway Series'would love to see, such as the real life events that shaped the stories, or thenever seen before notes and thoughts of Rev'd Awdry, written in his own hand,this book promises to pull no punches as the author highlights key moments thatshaped the creation of a series that became a household name...