Best Selling Books by Ian ROBERTSON

Lieutenants, or "subalterns" as they were called, were very young in the British Army of the Napoleonic Wars, so George Gleig was not unique when he joined the 85th Light Infantry at the age of 17. Thrown into action in Spain against invading French forces in the summer of 1813, Gleig fought continuously for 18 months. The unique quality of Gleig''s personal account was recognized immediately, and his narrative was praised by the Duke of Wellington himself. Although not always readily available to the general public. Gleig''s account has been extensively drawn on by later historians and historical novelists. Gleig left behind a unique account of Wellington''s victories, the primitive conditions endured by both soldiers and civilians, and the mood of the times.George Robert Gleig had a distinguished career with the British Army. His classic narrative has now been edited with an introduction and chapter notes by Ian Robertson. Robertson has been writing on the Peninsular War for 40 years. His most recent work was Wellington at War in the Peninsula.

Electronic and Electrical Servicing Level 3 is the key to success in City & Guilds / Electronics Examination Board courses in electronic servicing, providing a thorough grounding in the electronics and electrical principles required by service engineers. Ian Sinclair and Geoff Lewis have been the leading authors of books for electronic servicing courses for over 20 years, helping thousands of students through their college courses and NVQs into successful careers. This textbook is designed to provide complete coverage of the four core units of the new Level 3 Progression Award from EEB / C&G (6958): Electrical and Electronics Servicing (Consumer / Commercial Electronics). It also remains appropriate for City & Guilds 2240 Part 2 and ideal to provide underpinning knowledge for Level 3 NVQs from C&G and EMTA. Electronic and Electrical Servicing Level 3 is the new title replacing Servicing Electronic Systems: Basic Principles and Circuitry, Volume 2 Part 1 (ISBN: 1-85628-167-1). It complements the new Level 2 core text: Electrical and Electronic Servicing Level 2 (ISBN: 0-7506-5423-6) which is the successor to Volume 1 of the Servicing Electronic Systems series. Endorsed by the Electronics Examining Board for the the new Level 3 Progression Award (also covers 2240 Part 2)Covers all 5 core units of the Level 3 Progression Award in one book Based on the classic Servicing Electronic Systems series by Sinclair & Lewis.

The Quest series from Luath Press continues with the quest for all things Celtic, an investigation into aspects of Celtic history that have previously been neglected or lost.

Students'' Guide to Information Technology is more than just a guide - it is a student-centred text which aims to develop knowledge and understanding in a dynamic way, introducing theoretical aspects through familiar context, and encouraging an active learning process with objectives and numerous in-text questions. This book is a well-established and popular text for a wide range of courses - Advanced GNVQ, BTEC National, City & Guilds 7261, A-Level IT, and post-basic introductory courses run by colleges and businesses. The new edition is based on the latest technology and software applications, with new material on developments such as e-mail and the Internet. It is also presented in a new student-friendly format with a larger paper size and a more spacious layout. To complement this, the style of the text and activities has been made more accessible to facilitate independent study.

Blue Guide Cyprus brings to life the history of this beguiling island. All major archaeological sites are explored and descriptions are given of collections in all the major and minor museums. The author provides indispensable practical advice on how to get around the island, where to stay, and what to eat-all you need to get the most out of this fascinating Mediterranean destination.

"This outline concentrates on the main military actions, described from the point of view of the British and their Portuguese allies"--Page [17].

A behind-the-scenes, on-the-road account of the multi-platinum-selling, hugely popular British band, Oasis, this honest, jarring, and unforgettable account of rock-and-roll at its most extreme is as irreverent and fascinating as the band itself. of photos.

Robertson (history, U. of Melbourne, Australia) has written a history of the power struggle between Pope Paul II (1464-1471) and the commune of Bologna. The political motivations of Paul II are analyzed to show the importance of the state of Bologna to the Papal State and Paul''s frustration with the ruling oligarchy. The history of Bologna''s governing system is vividly told, with many quotes from primary sources included (in both Italian and English translation). The audience will be historians of Italy''s city- states and Renaissance political history. Distributed by the David Brown Book Company. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

A detailed account of Wellington''s campaign in the south of France. Drawing on eyewitness accounts and official dispatches, Ian Robertson outlines the nature of the war as well as traces the complicated maneuvering and operations of the British and French armies. He describes in detail such hard-fought actions as the Nivelle, Orthez, Toulouse, and Bayonne and throws light on some less well-known clashes, many of which were fought in the unforgiving terrain of the Pyrenees.

Well-known guidebook author for the series (once described as''the Elizabeth David of travel writers''.Portugal is visited by 1.8 million tourists from the UK every year

This concise, elegantly written paperback volume on the essential elements of sociology is perfect as the sole textbook for a brief introductory course or as a core text to be supplemented with other readings.