Author: 125 Group Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited ISBN: 1445678608 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 204
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The history behind the iconic InterCity HST 125 is explored by the 125 Group, with a wealth of fascinating photographs and previously unpublished insights.
Author: Hannah Cooper Publisher: Daniel O Brien ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 199
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Step into the world of Jane Austen and uncover the secrets behind her enduring legacy in "Literary Homestead: Exploring the World of a Beloved Icon." This captivating exploration delves deep into the life and works of Jane Austen, examining the influences that shaped her genius. From her early days in the English countryside to the enduring impact of her novels on the world, you'll journey through a fascinating narrative that reveals the woman behind the literary legend. Explore the social and cultural landscape of the Regency era, where Austen’s sharp wit and incisive social commentary took shape. Discover the intricate craftsmanship behind her novels, from the meticulous development of her unforgettable characters to the masterful construction of her captivating plots. Dive into the beloved works of "Sense and Sensibility," "Pride and Prejudice," "Mansfield Park," "Emma," "Northanger Abbey," and "Persuasion," as they are analyzed with fresh insights, revealing hidden layers of meaning and enduring relevance. This captivating exploration of Jane Austen's life and legacy will leave you with a deeper understanding of her brilliance and the enduring power of her words. Prepare to be captivated by the timeless stories that have enthralled readers for generations.
Author: David Mather Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport ISBN: 1399042661 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 236
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For as long as we could remember steam traction had been king on our railways. The resounding beat of exhaust from classic designs by Gresley, Stanier, Collett, Bulleid and many others had thrilled us all, while less prestigious ‘work-horses’ had kept commuters and freight moving throughout a vast network of major and minor routes. Mighty diesels had replaced them, notably the iconic Class 55 ‘Deltics’, setting new standards for speed and efficiency on the East Coast Main Line. Electrification became the ‘buzz-word’ as the need for speed increased and drove railway planning to a new level. The West Coast Main Line saw the wires go up by the mid-1970s and though other express routes would eventually follow the stage was set for the development and introduction of an alternative mode of traction for main lines not yet electrified, based on the concept of a powerful diesel locomotive at each end of a rake of newly designed carriages. The High Speed Diesel Train was thus conceived. Sleek and elegant. A modern design for a new age of rail travel. Capable of running at speeds of up to 125mph (201km/h) it was an immediate success and is still giving stalwart service some forty years later. A testament to its resilience. This is the story of the archetypal express diesel train – the Inter City 125.
Author: Caroline Vout Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1139577085 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 303
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Rome is 'the city of seven hills'. This book examines the need for the 'seven hills' cliché, its origins, development, impact and borrowing. It explores how the cliché relates to Rome's real volcanic terrain and how it is fundamental to how we define this. Its chronological remit is capacious: Varro, Virgil and Claudian at one end, on, through the work of Renaissance antiquarians, to embrace frescoes and nineteenth-century engravings. These artists and authors celebrated the hills and the views from these hills, in an attempt to capture Rome holistically. By studying their efforts, this book confronts the problems of encapsulating Rome and 'cityness' more broadly and indeed the artificiality of any representation, whether a painting, poem or map. In this sense, it is not a history of the city at any one moment in time, but a history of how the city has been, and has to be, perceived.
Author: George Bush Publisher: Citadel Press ISBN: 9780806524979 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 404
Book Description
For the first time in paperback--the wit and wisdom of the former President and a revealing look at the private man behind the public persona. Photos.
Author: Susan Howe Publisher: New Directions Publishing ISBN: 9780811213226 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 132
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In Frame Structures, Susan Howe brings together those of her earliest poems she wishes to remain in print, and in the forms in which she cares to have them last. Gathered here are versions of Hinge Picture (1974), Chanting at the Crystal Sea (1975), Cabbage Gardens (1979), and Secret History of the Dividing Line (1978) that differ in some respects from their original small-press editions. In a long preface, "Frame Structures", written especially for this volume, Howe suggests the autobiographical, familial, literary, and historical motifs that suffuse these early works. Taken together, the preface and poems reflect her rediscovered sense of her own beginnings as a poet, her movement from the visual arts into the iconography of the written word.
Author: William A. Levinson Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1040283853 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 400
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Japanese manufacturers have made concepts like kaizen (continuous improvement), poka-yoke (error-proofing), and just-in-time famous. When the Japanese began to adopt these techniques from the Ford Motor Company during the early twentieth century, they knew exactly what they were getting: proven methods for mass-producing any product or delivering any service cheaply but well. Henry Ford's methods, however, went well beyond the synergistic and mutually supporting techniques that constitute what we now call lean manufacturing. They included the "soft sciences," the organizational psychology that makes every employee a partner in the drive for success. In Henry Ford's Lean Vision, William A. Levinson draws from Henry Ford's writings, the procedures in his factories, and historical anecdotes about the birth of lean in Japan to show that the philosophy that revolutionized Japanese manufacturing was the same philosophy that grew the Ford Motor Company into a global powerhouse -- and made the United States the wealthiest and most powerful nation on earth. Levinson reveals how Ford was ahead of other modern visionaries and discusses why the very ideas that made his company such a success were abandoned in his own country, and why they finally found acceptance in Japan. Henry Ford's Lean Vision is a hands-on reference that provides the reader with proven principles and methods that can be applied in any business or service enterprise. It covers all aspects of building and running a successful enterprise, including Ford's principles for human relationships and the management of physical resources.
Author: Rolf Giesen Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 1476672989 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 232
Book Description
Director F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, made in 1921, right after the devastating Spanish Flu pandemic, has become the ultimate cult classic among horror film buffs around the world. For years there was much speculation about the production background, the filmmakers, and their star, the German actor Max Schreck. This book tells the complete story drawing on rare sources. This book tells the complete story, drawing on rare sources. The trail leads to a group of occultists with a plan to establish a leading film company that would produce a momentous series of horror movies. Along the way, the author touches upon other classic German fantasy silents, such as The Golem, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Metropolis.
Author: Ines Hasselberg Publisher: Berghahn Books ISBN: 1785330233 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 186
Book Description
Focusing on the lived experience of immigration policy and processes, this volume provides fascinating insights into the deportation process as it is felt and understood by those subjected to it. The author presents a rich and innovative ethnography of deportation and deportability experienced by migrants convicted of criminal offenses in England and Wales. The unique perspectives developed here – on due process in immigration appeals, migrant surveillance and control, social relations and sense of self, and compliance and resistance – are important for broader understandings of border control policy and human rights.
Author: Stephen Trimble Publisher: Cooper Square Pub ISBN: 9780873588942 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
One of the most photographed subjects on earth, the Grand Canyon continues to inspire awe and admiration. This text includes captivating essays from 21 Grand Canyon photographers. 115 photos.
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