New books from Service Publications

servicepub (RIP) · #1 08-12-06, 21:04

Service Publications is pleased to announce the release of two new titles in the "Weapons of War " series of informative booklets.

"The Sexton in Canadian Service" examines the development and use of one of the Second World War's most effective Self-Propelled guns. Marrying the ubiquitous 25-pdr medium gun to the reliable M4 chassis (in this case the Grizzly variant) gave the Commonwealth armies a formidable weapon which continued in service well past the Korean conflict.

"Engineer Assault Boats in Canadian Service" is the first ever study of these important craft. Rubber assault boats and Folding Boat Equipment are just two of the boats examined in this booklet.

In keeping with the series format both books consist of 24 pages of informative text (averaging 6,500 words), 22+ illustrations, many of which have never seen previously published, and a set of technical drawings. Price is CDN$9.95.

Alex Blair (RIP) · #2 08-12-06, 21:20

Good effort,Clive..
make sure you have a supply of books when we meet at Gracies after the December madness..
And speaking of Gracies,when is the new book "Gracie's Girls" release..??
Isn't RH C doing that one...?
Any more word from Willy and the new Diamond "T" effort..?

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #3 08-12-06, 23:45

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Originally posted by Alex Blair
And speaking of Gracies,when is the new book "Gracie's Girls" release..??
Isn't RH C doing that one...?

He's waiting for new material, ie when I make it there...

servicepub (RIP) · #4 09-12-06, 00:11

Here is a new title in the Weapons of War series. it is a compilation of Gracie's war stories as told by the marathon liars of the ROTTERS.
Authors will remain anonymous.

RHClarke · #5 09-12-06, 04:12

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Originally posted by servicepub
Here is a new title in the Weapons of War series. it is a compilation of Gracie's war stories as told by the marathon liars of the ROTTERS.
Authors will remain anonymous.

Clive, I just got an email from a "Girlz Gone Wild" producer. There is interest in producing a Gracies video. Will this affect your copyright?

PS, if we agree to their terms and conditions, we had better get the filming over before GWB visits...

servicepub (RIP) · #6 09-12-06, 05:37

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Originally posted by RHClarke
Will this affect your copyright?

No, only your reputation.

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #7 09-12-06, 07:39

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Originally posted by servicepub
No, only your reputation.

HAY, I have a reputation to destroy too, eh??!!

Clive, sometimes you demonstrate bursts of Pure Genius....

servicepub (RIP) · #8 09-12-06, 07:48

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
HAY, I have a reputation to destroy too, eh??!!

At this point Jiffy, your reputation can only be enhanced by dallying with the young ladies at Gracies

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Clive, sometimes you demonstrate bursts of Pure Genius....

What do you mean "sometimes"????

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #9 09-12-06, 08:07

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Originally posted by servicepub
At this point Jiffy, your reputation can only be enhanced by dallying with the young ladies at Gracies

I take back my Pure Genius comment... at least you could have airbrushed Alex out and inserted Moi in his place...

Alex Blair (RIP) · #10 09-12-06, 14:06

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball

I take back my Pure Genius comment... at least you could have airbrushed Alex out and inserted Moi in his place...

Clive....
That was a masterfull cover for the new book,and to airbrush me out and Jif in,no one has a good pix of him...all the ones around are of him withhis eye's closed,head back,mouth open catching flies....

I don't think that would be an appropriate replacement shot of that wonderful photo of moi.....

Clive...that layout would make a wonderfull ice breaker with the "Gracie's Girls" at the next gatherup...
I'm sure that would get some favourable reviews and maybe some excited ladies around our table.....
I don't know if I could stand the excitement ,but I'll try....

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #11 09-12-06, 15:28

Now now, Alex, let's not get cheeky here...

Mark W. Tonner · #12 09-12-06, 15:47

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Originally posted by Alex Blair
Clive....
That was a masterfull cover for the new book,and to airbrush me out and Jif in,no one has a good pix of him...all the ones around are of him withhis eye's closed,head back,mouth open catching flies....

Alex.....

Master SUNRAY caught with his eyes open......

and what he'd look like on the cover.......

Cheers

servicepub (RIP) · #13 17-12-06, 19:13

New Books from Service Publications

"The Sexton in Canadian Service" by Doug Knight examines the development and use of one of the Second World War's most effective Self-Propelled guns. Marrying the ubiquitous 25-pdr medium gun to the reliable M4 chassis gave the Commonwealth armies a formidable weapon which continued in service well past the Korean conflict.

"Engineer Assault Boats in Canadian Service" by John Sliz is the first ever study of these important craft. Rubber assault boats and Folding Boat Equipment are just two of the boats examined in this booklet.

In keeping with the series format both books consist of 24 pages of informative text (averaging 6,500 words), 22+ illustrations, many of which have never seen previously published, and a set of technical drawings. Price is CDN$9.95.

Thank you

Clive M. Law
Service Publications

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