Ray Hamilton
Author
Publisher
Summersdale
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (272 pages)
Language
English
Description
Trains have played an important role in shaping lives, changing geography, and writing history. Whether you pine for the romantic age of the steam engine, thrill at the speeds of today's super-fast trains, dream of traveling on the world's great long-distance rail journeys, or yearn to take the "Toy Train" to Darjeeling, this book offers a fantastic, whistle-stop tour of train travel. --Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Summersdale
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (160 pages)
Language
English
Description
Dive into this visually inspired, fun, and insightful guide to the United Kingdom, past and present, packed full of historical highlights from the dark days of ancient Britain to the lightning-fast Age of Information. Discover the stomach-churning scope of Henry VIII's voluminous diet, learn about the intricate anatomy of a Spitfire, and improve your understanding of the mind-boggling phenomenon that is the British weather. These and many more fascinating...
Author
Publisher
Summersdale
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (192 pages)
Language
English
Description
A miscellany of facts, quotes, and more, perfect for any bike lover or cycling enthusiast"Be at one with the universe. If you can't do that, at least be one with your bike." --Lennard ZinnThis pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, handy hints, and captivating stories and quotes from the world of bikes, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy of cycling.--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Publisher
Summersdale
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (256 pages)
Language
English
Description
You can never know too much stuff. For example,today, the people of earth take more photos in two minutes than they did in the whole of the 19th century; when the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre museum in Paris in 1911, one of the suspects was Pablo Picasso; and the surface area of Russia is larger than the surface area of Pluto. This outrageously informative book is packed full of fascinating nuggets of history, science, literature, technology,...
Author
Publisher
Summersdale
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (208 pages)
Language
English
Description
An intriguing miscellany of stats, facts, and stories for anyone who truly appreciates the TourThe Tour de France is one of the most prestigious and physically challenging sporting events in the world, and is the jewel in professional cycling's crown. This pocket-sized miscellany is packed with the Tour's most memorable moments, with curious facts, amazing anecdotes, and intriguing statistics from more than a century of unforgettable racing.--Provided...
Author
Publisher
Summersdale
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (192 pages)
Language
English
Description
A must for any military enthusiast, hundreds of quotations from military campaigns across the globe and throughout history"Artillery adds dignity to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl." --Frederick the Great"I am the Flail of God. . . . If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you." --Genghis Khan "Everyone's a pacifist between wars. It's like being a vegetarian between meals." --Colman McCarthy From...
Author
Publisher
Summersdale
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (208 pages)
Language
English
Description
This indispensable biography of a road profiles the 117 miles of tarmac formally known as the London Orbital Motorway, from its controversial origins right through to its status as backdrop to the lives and commutes of millions. An eye-opening miscellany of facts, figures, and anecdotes, M25 looks beyond the asphalt and the angst to discover the secret history of Margaret Thatcher's transport legacy, providing countless reasons to keep your eyes fixed...
Author
Series
Publisher
Beginner Books, a division of Random House, Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Squirrels on skis take over a town, wreaking havoc among the human residents, until a girl reporter comes up with a creative solution.