Author: Brian Cooke
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780867206234
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The Fall and Rise of Steam
Author: Brian Cooke
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780867206234
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780867206234
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The Fall and Rise of British Railways Steam
Author: Peter Townsend
Publisher: Silver Link Publishing
ISBN: 9781857943306
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
From the mid-1950s steam was in decline, to disappear entirely from BR in 1968. Yet from the scrapyards and disused branch lines a remarkable preservation movement emerged, and steam, once thought gone for ever, has made a remarkable return. This book celebrates steam's 'second coming'.
Publisher: Silver Link Publishing
ISBN: 9781857943306
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
From the mid-1950s steam was in decline, to disappear entirely from BR in 1968. Yet from the scrapyards and disused branch lines a remarkable preservation movement emerged, and steam, once thought gone for ever, has made a remarkable return. This book celebrates steam's 'second coming'.
The Definitive Guide to the Rise and Fall of British Steam
Author: Claire Welch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781973844
Category : Steam locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
HISTORY. These stunning books cover a popular range of topics and historical events.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781973844
Category : Steam locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
HISTORY. These stunning books cover a popular range of topics and historical events.
Fire and Steam
Author: Christian Wolmar
Publisher: Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1848872615
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Now in paperback, Fire and Steam tells the dramatic story of the people and events that shaped the world's first railway network, one of the most impressive engineering achievements in history. The opening of the pioneering Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830 marked the beginning of the railways' vital role in changing the face of Britain. Fire and Steam celebrates the vision and determination of the ambitious Victorian pioneers who developed this revolutionary transport system and the navvies who cut through the land to enable a country-wide network to emerge. The rise of the steam train allowed goods and people to circulate around Britain as never before, stimulating the growth of towns and industry, as well many of the facets of modern life, from fish and chips to professional football. From the early days of steam to electrification, via the railways' magnificent contribution in two world wars, the checkered history of British Rail, and the buoyant future of the train, Fire and Steam examines the social and economical importance of the railway and how it helped to form the Britain of today.
Publisher: Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1848872615
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Now in paperback, Fire and Steam tells the dramatic story of the people and events that shaped the world's first railway network, one of the most impressive engineering achievements in history. The opening of the pioneering Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830 marked the beginning of the railways' vital role in changing the face of Britain. Fire and Steam celebrates the vision and determination of the ambitious Victorian pioneers who developed this revolutionary transport system and the navvies who cut through the land to enable a country-wide network to emerge. The rise of the steam train allowed goods and people to circulate around Britain as never before, stimulating the growth of towns and industry, as well many of the facets of modern life, from fish and chips to professional football. From the early days of steam to electrification, via the railways' magnificent contribution in two world wars, the checkered history of British Rail, and the buoyant future of the train, Fire and Steam examines the social and economical importance of the railway and how it helped to form the Britain of today.
The Fall and Rise of Steam
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
The Falling Machine
Author: Andrew Mayer
Publisher: Pyr
ISBN: 1616143762
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
This new steampunk series opens in 1880, when women aren't allowed to vote, much less dress up in a costume and fight crime. But twenty year-old socialite Sarah Stanton still dreams of becoming a hero. Her opportunity arrives in tragedy when the leader of the Society of Paragons, New York's greatest team of gentlemen adventurers, is murdered right before her eyes. To uncover the truth behind the assassination, Sarah joins forces with the amazing mechanical man known as The Automaton. Together they unmask a conspiracy at the heart of the Paragons that reveals the world of heroes and high-society is built on a crumbling foundation of greed and lies. When Sarah comes face to face with the megalomaniacal villain behind the murder, she must discover if she has the courage to sacrifice her life of privilege and save her clockwork friend. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Publisher: Pyr
ISBN: 1616143762
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
This new steampunk series opens in 1880, when women aren't allowed to vote, much less dress up in a costume and fight crime. But twenty year-old socialite Sarah Stanton still dreams of becoming a hero. Her opportunity arrives in tragedy when the leader of the Society of Paragons, New York's greatest team of gentlemen adventurers, is murdered right before her eyes. To uncover the truth behind the assassination, Sarah joins forces with the amazing mechanical man known as The Automaton. Together they unmask a conspiracy at the heart of the Paragons that reveals the world of heroes and high-society is built on a crumbling foundation of greed and lies. When Sarah comes face to face with the megalomaniacal villain behind the murder, she must discover if she has the courage to sacrifice her life of privilege and save her clockwork friend. From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Fall and Rise of Nuclear Power in Britain
Author: Simon Taylor
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1906860726
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The story of the rise, fall and second ascendancy of nuclear power in the United Kingdom. Britain was a pioneer in civil nuclear power and there were once high hopes in the 1950s that this could be a source of cheap electricity and a valuable export opportunity. In The Fall and Rise of Nuclear Power in Britain, Simon Taylor examines why these hopes were never realised, and how we have come to see a new rise in nuclear power in recent years. He traces the UK's nuclear energy history, from the optimism of the 1950s, through the disillusionment of the 1980s, to a new role for nuclear in the 21st century. The construction of Britain's first new nuclear power station in 20 years, Hinkley Point C, marks a major change of policy. Throughout this book, Taylor provides a comprehensive overview of energy policy, economics, politics and changing environmental priorities, keying into debates about the generation and sustainability of this controversial energy source. Will this new nuclear energy turn out to be a heroic story of UK leadership on a matter of global importance, or will it prove a hugely costly folly, as with British nuclear power in the past?
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1906860726
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The story of the rise, fall and second ascendancy of nuclear power in the United Kingdom. Britain was a pioneer in civil nuclear power and there were once high hopes in the 1950s that this could be a source of cheap electricity and a valuable export opportunity. In The Fall and Rise of Nuclear Power in Britain, Simon Taylor examines why these hopes were never realised, and how we have come to see a new rise in nuclear power in recent years. He traces the UK's nuclear energy history, from the optimism of the 1950s, through the disillusionment of the 1980s, to a new role for nuclear in the 21st century. The construction of Britain's first new nuclear power station in 20 years, Hinkley Point C, marks a major change of policy. Throughout this book, Taylor provides a comprehensive overview of energy policy, economics, politics and changing environmental priorities, keying into debates about the generation and sustainability of this controversial energy source. Will this new nuclear energy turn out to be a heroic story of UK leadership on a matter of global importance, or will it prove a hugely costly folly, as with British nuclear power in the past?
The Fall and Rise of America
Author: Joe Hogan
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1449075487
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
A political thriller that will take you inside the minds of politicians, terrorists, assassins, and the movers and shakers. The continuing decline of our economy forces Joe Winston and his friends to create a new political alternative for voters. His intent is to prevent arrogant "professional politicians" from continuing their destructive partisan behavior, to offer effective solutions, and to offer leadership the people can trust. In the midst of the rise of the Restoration Party he discovers a foreign conspiracy designed to destroy America socially and economically. Tens of thousands of conspirators have penetrated our business, education, and governmental systems. Circumstances of the discovery prevents disclosure to intelligence agencies and demands that Joe and his friends enter the dark world of espionage where they will encounter brutality, treachery, and massive political manipulation. As the 2010 mid-term election approaches the voters will determine the role of the Restoration Party for the future. The question is will Americans vote for someone who actually tells the truth? This novel offers entertainment, inspiration, education, and even disappointment. The disappointment is that this is fiction not fact.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1449075487
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
A political thriller that will take you inside the minds of politicians, terrorists, assassins, and the movers and shakers. The continuing decline of our economy forces Joe Winston and his friends to create a new political alternative for voters. His intent is to prevent arrogant "professional politicians" from continuing their destructive partisan behavior, to offer effective solutions, and to offer leadership the people can trust. In the midst of the rise of the Restoration Party he discovers a foreign conspiracy designed to destroy America socially and economically. Tens of thousands of conspirators have penetrated our business, education, and governmental systems. Circumstances of the discovery prevents disclosure to intelligence agencies and demands that Joe and his friends enter the dark world of espionage where they will encounter brutality, treachery, and massive political manipulation. As the 2010 mid-term election approaches the voters will determine the role of the Restoration Party for the future. The question is will Americans vote for someone who actually tells the truth? This novel offers entertainment, inspiration, education, and even disappointment. The disappointment is that this is fiction not fact.
The Fall and Rise of the Stately Home
Author: Peter Mandler
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300078695
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
Challenging the prevailing view of a modern English culture besotted with its history and aristocracy, Mandler portrays instead a continuously changing society where both intellectual and popular attitudes have only recently turned to admiration.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300078695
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
Challenging the prevailing view of a modern English culture besotted with its history and aristocracy, Mandler portrays instead a continuously changing society where both intellectual and popular attitudes have only recently turned to admiration.
FALL AND RISE OF THE CAVAN & LEITRIM RAILWAY
Author: Darragh Connolly
Publisher:
ISBN: 1900340925
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 1900340925
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description