Author: D. J. HucknallPublisher: Sutton
ISBN: 9780750941914
Category : Roundhouses (Railroads)
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
40, 000-59, 999 London, the Midlands, North Wales and Western Scotland
An Engine, Not a Camera
Author: Donald MacKenziePublisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262250047
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 782
Book Description
In An Engine, Not a Camera, Donald MacKenzie argues that the emergence of modern economic theories of finance affected financial markets in fundamental ways. These new, Nobel Prize-winning theories, based on elegant mathematical models of markets, were not simply external analyses but intrinsic parts of economic processes. Paraphrasing Milton Friedman, MacKenzie says that economic models are an engine of inquiry rather than a camera to reproduce empirical facts. More than that, the emergence of an authoritative theory of financial markets altered those markets fundamentally. For example, in 1970, there was almost no trading in financial derivatives such as "futures." By June of 2004, derivatives contracts totaling $273 trillion were outstanding worldwide. MacKenzie suggests that this growth could never have happened without the development of theories that gave derivatives legitimacy and explained their complexities. MacKenzie examines the role played by finance theory in the two most serious crises to hit the world's financial markets in recent years: the stock market crash of 1987 and the market turmoil that engulfed the hedge fund Long-Term Capital Management in 1998. He also looks at finance theory that is somewhat beyond the mainstream—chaos theorist Benoit Mandelbrot's model of "wild" randomness. MacKenzie's pioneering work in the social studies of finance will interest anyone who wants to understand how America's financial markets have grown into their current form.
Seventy Years of Railway Photography
Author: Colin BoocockPublisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 152670014X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
Colin Boococks' railway photographs are already familiar as they have been featured in a variety of railway books and magazines. This book shows around 300 of his favorite images that illustrate the many different aspects of railway photography.The key seven chapters in this book each cover one decade from the 1940s up to the present day. Not only do they display the early improvement in his photography as he gained experience, they also bring into focus how much railways have changed over the last seventy years. Grimy steam locomotives in smoky surroundings persisted in ever-reducing pockets as more modern forms of traction spread across our railways. Working steam finally disappeared from UK main lines in 1968 and around coal mines in the mid–1980s.The later chapters benefit greatly from Colins' worldwide travels, in which he searched for more unfamiliar railways. The growth of heritage railways also features.Useful appendices add insights into Colins' experience of camera technologies and photographic techniques. These emphasize the changes that have faced him as his photography has moved from black-and-white to color, and from films and darkrooms to the computer and the digital age. Colin last used film in early 2004, having embraced digital photography with enthusiasm.
Modelling Engine Sheds and Motive Power Depots of the Steam Era
Author: Terry BookerPublisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1785001159
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
Many railway modellers include an engine shed somewhere on their layout. However, all too often the shed is squeezed into a quite improbable location and is little more than a place to 'park' engines when they are not in use. This well-illustrated and comprehensive book, written by an experienced railway modeller, helps even the beginner to develop a far more realistic approach and to capture the unforgettable grimy but exciting atmosphere of the locomotive shed in the steam era. The book covers all types of engine shed from the branch line sub-shed to the main line motive power depot, and discusses research, planning, the building process, readily available materials and simple tools. It goes on to explain how to obtain the very best from kits, how to site and operate sheds, and how to make them look authentic. It demonstrates the construction of over a dozen kits, including off-the-shelf kits and the newest computer downloadable kits, and shows the modeller how to create special dioramas depicting the whole shed scene and how to scratch-build complete sheds, including coal stages and other infrastructure. With further advice for those with a limited amount of space, and 'top tips' throughout, this is essential reading for modellers of all abilities who wish to incorporate a realistic locomotive shed of the steam era into their layout. Well illustrated with 323 colour photographs.
Riley's Adventures
Author: Little Adventurer JournalsPublisher:
ISBN: 9781086968972
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
FOR MORE NAMES (BOYS + GIRLS) - PLEASE CLICK ON "Little Adventurer Journals" (Author) UNDER THE BOOK TITLE A heavenly blue sky over the soft cotton-like clouds welcome anyone into a world of magic, fantasy and adventure. Air balloons, unicorns and pegasus will accompany your little adventurer into this magical starry night. This is a whimsical gift full of fantasy for children and adults alike. It can be a decorative element in any nursery room, also the perfect dream log journal or coloring journal for anyone who still feels like a mischievous little adventurer. Moms to be will love this customized journal with personalized cover unique to their little hero or heroines name. 110 lightly-lined writing pages provide plenty of space for writing. This is a medium sized (6" x 9") journal. Perfect for taking notes, making lists, memoir writing, doodling, brainstorming, writing in as a diary, or giving as a gift. Not too thick & not too thin, so it's a great size to throw in your purse or bag! A fun and manageable way to create a unique baby keepsake, makes a wonderful pregnancy or baby shower gift also great for new moms to write in their experiences. - Dimensions: 6" x 9" (15,24 cm x 22,86 cm) - Interior: 110 black&white lined pages with first page allowing you to write the owner's name. - Binding: Standard secure paperback binding - Cover: Matte paperback cover
Rules of the Road
Author: Lucian K. TruscottPublisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1497663539
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
“A solid men’s adventure yarn with loving descriptions of cars and their capabilities, and action scenes full of derring-do” from the bestselling author (Publishers Weekly). “Truscott, author of Army Blue and Dress Gray, has the makings of another hit here in this novel of old-fashioned honor and courage up against raw, violent political power. Major Sam Butterfield, en route to his new base in Kentucky, sees a man being savagely beaten and charges to the rescue. He ends up over his head in hot water; the man he rescued is blackmailing the political boss of southern Illinois, and Sam has accidentally been handed the evidence. When a friend who helps him escape is murdered, Sam, together with pool shark Johnny Gee and an old girlfriend in the governor’s office, stalks the politician to get evidence that will put him away forever.” —Library Journal
Western Region Steam Locomotive Depots
Author: Laurence WatersPublisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1399070231
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
From the opening of the Great Western Railway in 1838 through to the end of steam traction on the Western Region in 1965 the ‘engine shed’ formed an important role in both the infrastructure and operation of the railway. As the Great Western system expanded so did the need for larger locomotive servicing facilities and from the 1870s right through to the 1930s many sheds were rebuilt into larger locomotive depots or in some cases replaced by entirely new structures Nationalisation of the railways in 1948 saw the formation of the ‘British Railways Western Region’. Apart from a few early sub-shed closures the number of Western Region steam depots and sub-sheds remained almost unaltered until the regional boundary changes of 1958. Using black and white and color images from the Great Western Trust archive at Didcot, the book illustrates Western Region steam depots and ‘sub sheds’ that were in operation in the mid 1950s. With many previously unpublished photographs the book should interest modellers, historians and enthusiasts of the Western Region. Today the unique atmosphere of the steam ‘shed’ can be still be experienced at Didcot, where the original 1932 locomotive shed forms the centrepiece of the Didcot Railway Centre.
Author: George L. Wakefield
Author: More Amazing & Extraordinary Railway Facts
Author: Julian HollandPublisher: F+W Media, Inc.
ISBN: 1446356833
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Another fascinating miscellany that will delight railway buffs everywhere. The branch lines of transport history are fully explored and all who love trains will delight in stories of the old railway companies, famous engines, discontinued lines, and all sorts of other railway trivia.
