Books with author Simon Milligan

Launched in 1914, two years after the ill-fated voyage of her sister ship, RMS Titanic, the Britannic was intended to be superior to her tragic twin in every way. But war intervened and in 1915 she was requisitioned as a hospital ship. Just one year later, while on her way to collect troops wounded in the Balkans campaign, she fell victim to a mine laid by a German U-boat and tragically sank in the middle of the Aegean Sea.There her wreck lay, at a depth of 400 feet, until it was discovered 59 years later by legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau. In 1996 the wreck was bought by the author of this book, Simon Mills.Exploring the Britannic tells the complete story of this enigmatic ship: her construction, launch and life, her fateful last voyage, and the historical findings resulting from the exploration of the well-preserved wreck over a period of 40 years. With remarkable sonar scans and many never before seen photographs of the wreck, plus the original Harland & Wolff ship plans, not previously published in their entirety, Exploring the Britannic finally details how the mysteries surrounding the 100-year-old enigma were laid to rest, and what the future might also hold for her.

A revelatory and wide-ranging exploration of HMS Britannic­--her life at sea and on the seabed--by the owner of her wreck. Launched in 1914, two years after the ill-fated voyage of her sister ship, RMS Titanic, the Britannic was intended to be superior to her tragic twin in every way. But war intervened and in 1915 she was requisitioned as a hospital ship. Just one year later, while on her way to collect troops wounded in the Balkans campaign, she fell victim to a mine laid by a German U-boat and tragically sank in the middle of the Aegean Sea.There her wreck lay, at a depth of 400 feet, until it was discovered 59 years later by legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau. In 1996 the wreck was bought by the author of this book, Simon Mills.Exploring the Britannic tells the complete story of this enigmatic ship: her construction, launch and life, her fateful last voyage, and the historical findings resulting from the exploration of the well-preserved wreck over a period of 40 years. With remarkable sonar scans and many never before seen photographs of the wreck, plus fold-out sections of the original Harland & Wolff ship plans, not previously published in their entirety, Exploring the Britannic finally details how the mysteries surrounding the 100-year-old enigma were laid to rest, and what the future might also hold for her.

Long associated with a powerful engine and flowing curves, Porsche remains a premium racing car and high-end sports car. This volume profiles classics such as the 356 and the 911, as well as contemporary models and racing models like the RS Spyder. Readers will learn about the history of Porsche, and details about innovations the company has made throughout the years.

You know that feeling when you can't find your stuff? You look and you look and you look in the same places you already looked 3 times before. Then you finally think you remember where it is and you rush over and it's not there either. Then weeks later it turns up in the most unexpected place and you smack yourself in the forehead because you now know that you left it in a stupid place. Well this is much worse than that. I Lost My Hug is an emotional journey of discovery that leads a young boy home to the realization of the importance of a mother's love. There is literally nothing like it.

Long associated with a powerful engine and flowing curves, Porsche remains a premium racing car and high-end sports car. This volume profiles classics such as the 356 and the 911, as well as contemporary models and racing models like the RS Spyder. Readers will learn about the history of Porsche, and details about innovations the company has made throughout the years.

Otis has unique abilities. Or so he thinks. Otis likes to hide behind objects far smaller than himself but by closing he eyes he thinks that nobody can see him. After being ridiculed by his herd and even his own father, Otis heads out on a journey of discover but what he discovers is that sometimes, belief in yourself is all you need to change everything.

A journey down the Mississippi River is a voyage through America's heartland. We travel the entire 2,340 miles (3,780 km), from the glacial lakes in the north to the vast delta in the south. For centuries the Mississippi has been used for trade, communication, and warfare. It is still one of the busiest cargo routes in the U.S. It has inspired artists, writers, and singers, and its beauty attracts many tourists. As we follow this journey, we will learn more about the people and places that line this mighty river.

Pack your bags, buy your ticket and take off from the airport on a thrilling journey! The terminal is crowded. There’s a line at check-in and shoppers crowd into the duty-free shop. And look at the line for the metal detectors! How does an airport work? How does the luggage move along the belt? Learn all the steps that need to be taken to get airborn. Fasten your seatbelts and get ready to fly high!

A journey down the Mississippi River is a voyage through one of the largest countries in the world, the United States of America. For centuries the Mississippi has been used for trade, communication and warfare. It is still one of the busiest cargo routes in America. It has inspired poets, writers and singers, and its beauty attracts many tourists. We travel the entire 3780 kilometres, from the glacial lakes in the north to the vast delta in the south. The river is divided into five sections and each section begins with a map showing the area that will be covered. Map references are highlighted within the text to show the reader where they are on their journey. The text has been written in themes - economic, social, nature, people and history - to enable the reader to study particular aspects of the river along its course.