Derek Robinson Libros

With Hornets falling like flies, the Battle of Britain is no piece of cake.

A Classic Derek Robinson story: three groups of men converge for a final battle in the western desert during World War II. An SAS patrol travels through the Sahara to attack a German airbase hundreds of miles behind the lines; a German intelligence officer, with a personal grudge to settle, plans to play the SAS at their own game. And our old friends from Hornet Squadron (A PIECE OF CAKE) are overhead - only just - now committed to suicidal ground-attack missions to satisfy their commander's determination to keep his job. Note: First published in 1992.

The Booker-shortlisted Royal Flying Corps classic, reissued for the 50th Anniversary of its first publication

What stopped Hitler in 1940 from invading Britain? Most believe it was 'The Few' of Fighter Command that saved the nation, a view echoed by historians since Churchill. However, Derek Robinson presents a fresh perspective, questioning the commonly accepted narrative. He argues that the Battle of Britain did not, and could not, halt Operation Sealion, the planned German invasion. Robinson probes why the accepted view links the Battle with Sealion, how the Battle could prevent an invasion, and whether an air battle could truly stop a maritime assault. He challenges the notion that the Luftwaffe's failure to destroy the RAF and some bad weather were sufficient reasons for Hitler to cancel Sealion. While Hitler and Churchill credited the RAF's efforts, Robinson contends that the real barrier to invasion was overlooked by both leaders for different reasons. Acknowledging the skill and bravery of the Spitfire and Hurricane pilots, Robinson, an established author on fighter pilots, confronts a long-standing verdict. His analysis, filled with vigor and skill, encourages readers to reconsider the accepted historical narrative surrounding this pivotal moment.

Migraine Art includes more than 300 powerful illustrations and paintings created by migraine sufferers from around the world. It provides a thoroughly unique window into the subjective world of the migraine sufferer. The idea of collecting migraine art started with a number of public competitions in the 1980s, which encouraged artists, both amateur and professional, to illustrate the pain, the visual disturbances, and the effect migraines had on their lives. The book includes hundreds of these submissions as well as detailed descriptions of different types of migraine visual phenomena.Covering such topics as migraine signs, triggers, and treatments, as well as types of visual hallucinations and somatic sensations and experiences, the book offers a comprehensive view of the migraine experience. Each category of visual disturbance is accompanied by related artwork. A description of migraine visual experiences of famous historical figures, such as Blaise Pascal and Lewis Carroll, provide historical background on the topic. The book also includes a history of four Migraine Art competitions and information about the Migraine Art collection.