Ned Middleton in Malta
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Nickname: ned50
Location: British professional underwater photo-journalist & author
In My Own Words:
Hello In a former career, I spent 27 years in the British Army. Over 30 years ago, I gained the highest qualifications as a scuba diver and instructor. I have led diving expeditions all over the world and I also breed and fly Birds of Prey. I love my gardening, my photography and occasionally building scale-model ships. Nowadays I am an underwater photo-journalist, shipwreck historian and award-w… Read moreHello
In a former career, I spent 27 years in the British Army. Over 30 years ago, I gained the highest qualifications as a scuba diver and instructor. I have led diving expeditions all over the world and I also breed and fly Birds of Prey. I love my gardening, my photography and occasionally building scale-model ships. Nowadays I am an underwater photo-journalist, shipwreck historian and award-winning, best-selling, author. With a few notable exceptions, the books I review are limited to subjects which match my knowledge and experience.
Unfortunately, as far as scuba diving is concerned, there are far too many books on the market where an inferior product is often hidden behind excellent photography. It takes someone with a knowledge of that specific industry, therefore, to separate the good from the bad and the ugly.
Every single book I review commences with a full 5 stars. These do not have to be earned, they have to be kept! Every one of my reviews contains a clear explanation of why that particular product is so rated. This is because I believe the customer has a right to know which books are worth buying and which are not. My ratings are honest and clear and if they have assisted you in any way (or not!) please cast the appropriate vote of either "Yes" or "No." Thank you and be safe.
NM
PS: Whilst I am able to speak a little French and German, I am not able to write in any language other than English and for that, I apologise.
Best wishes.
NM
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Reviewer Rank: 65 - Total Helpful Votes: 9121 of 9343
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Some of my own former commanding officers - whom I knew when Lt. Colonels, went on to achieve very high office and even include one Field Marshall. Whilst ordinary rivalry must have existed within their own careers, none would have been on a scale of the thoroughly unpleasant behaviour exhibited by Admiral Lord Charles Beresford from 1907 onwards. Whereas even a sergeant knows not to rebuke a corporal in front of those of lesser rank, Beresford embarked on a campaign designed to humiliate any officer - right up to the rank of Rear Admiral, whom he perceived as either a friend of Admiral of the Fleet (5 star admiral) Sir Jackie Fisher or who simply would not assist him in his evil campaign… Read more
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
The application of the word "famous" to various old criminal cases must be subjective. There were those which were not just famous but infamous and will always remain so in spite of the passage of time. Others, however, only remained notable during living memory. Whilst all the trials and verdicts described in this book were undoubtedly renowned at the time, it is fair to say that several are now long-forgotten. Nevertheless, each selected crime is exciting and offers considerable intrigue.
In selecting nine cases (I do so hate odd numbers - ten would have been much better!) from as early as 1899 to as late as 1972 from the law courts of London, author John Eddleston begins by… Read more
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
As the title suggests, this is a book about the weapons used by that elite fighting force - US Navy Seals. According to his short biopic, the author is a gunsmith and weapons expert with some, albeit rather obscure, military and operational experience. Nevertheless, all things considered, he does appear well qualified to tackle this particular subject.
Weapons are included by general type. Consequently there are chapters on; Knives, pistols, submachine guns, shotguns, rifles, knock knock, hand grenades, ambush, machine guns, shots in the sandbox, 40mm grenade launchers, explosives and explosive devices. The product comprises 518 pages of mostly text plus an extensive index… Read more
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