Six original compositions for solo piano, by Michael Nyman, from the award winning film by Jane Campion. English composer Michael Nyman has developed into one of the most popular, if not important, composers of film music, and his film score for the 1992 film The Piano is without doubt the most famous and familiar of his compositions. The tone of Campion's film is perfectly emphasised by Nyman's style and though much here is beautiful and rich, it is a haunting and foreboding sound picture that reflects the greys of sea, sky and spirit.

This pocket manual gives a flavor of life at sea as a merchant seaman during World War II, and the dangers they faced from the enemy and the elements.

Using excerpts from contemporary training manuals, this pocket manual is an insight into the preparation of the troops involved in Operation Overlord.

Excerpts from the many unofficial 'manuals' avidly bought by members of the British Home Guard desperate to prepare for invasion during World War II

The Paratrooper Training Pocket Manual 1939-45 provides an unusually detailed insight into what it took to make a military paratrooper and how he was then utilized as part of wider operations.

This volume in the Pocket Manuals series is based on The Partisan's Companion, the Red Army manual used to train partisans to fight the Nazi invader

This Pocket Manual draws on previous German writing such as Kleinkrieg to analyse the German experience in suppressing rebellion in World War II.

Attractive pocket manual bringing together advice and tips for families on the homefront during World War II

Pocket manual detailing the training and operations of the British pilots, ground crew and anti-aircraft gunners.