Author: John ChristopherPublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445624249
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The first history of Brunel’s lost works, by acknowledged Brunel expert.
Brunel
Author: Steven BrindlePublisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 1780226489
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
A celebration of the life and engineering achievements of Isambard Kingdom Brunel by two of the world's foremost authorities. In his lifetime, Isambard Kingdom Brunel towered over his profession. Today, he remains the most famous engineer in history, the epitome of the volcanic creative forces which brought about the Industrial Revolution - and brought modern society into being. Brunel's extraordinary talents were drawn out by some remarkable opportunities - above all his appointment as engineer to the new Great Western Railway at the age of 26 - but it was his nature to take nothing for granted, and to look at every project, whether it was the longest railway yet planned, or the largest ship ever imagined, from first principles. A hard taskmaster to those who served him, he ultimately sacrificed his own life to his work in his tragically early death at the age of 53. His legacy, though, is all around us, in the railways and bridges that he personally designed, and in his wider influence. This fascinating new book draws on Brunel's own diaries, letters and sketchbooks to understand his life, times, and work.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Author: Hourly HistoryPublisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781521426371
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Brunel Isambard Kingdom Brunel. One of the most famous engineers the United Kingdom has ever produced. A man who put his stamp on his own country in the most visible way possible; through the construction of bridges and tunnels that stand to this day and by transforming both the landscape and the nature of society.In 2002, Brunel was voted the second Greatest Briton of all time in a BBC survey, second only to Winston Churchill and putting names such as Darwin, Shakespeare, and Newton behind him. In 2006, numerous events were held across the United Kingdom in celebration of Brunel's 200th birthday. There are few engineers with such a long-lasting and widespread legacy. Inside you will read about... ✓ The Foundations ✓ Brunel and Son ✓ The Great Western Railway ✓ Brunel the Shipbuilder ✓ Bridge over the River Tamar And much more!This book will tell the story of the man known affectionately as "the Little Giant," through telling the story of the incredible achievements that made him a household name in his own lifetime and to the present day.
Brunel in Cornwall
Author: John ChristopherPublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445618788
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
John Christopher, an acknowledged expert on Brunel, takes us on a tour of Cornwall, exploring his works in the county. This is the latest in a series of books which are about rediscovering Brunel's works in your area.
Brunel in London
Author: John ChristopherPublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445618745
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
A new examination of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's close association with London. His high profile engineering projects include the Thames Tunnel, Hungerford suspension bridge, Paddington station and the Great Western Railway, plus the Great Eastern steamship.
The Works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Author: Alfred PugsleyPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521232392
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Originally published in 1976, this book by a group of engineers, each distinguished for work in their field, describes the achievements of I. K. Brunel, the giant among nineteenth-century engineers, whose works include the Clifton Suspension Bridge, and three famous ships, Great Western, Great Britain and Great Eastern.
Author: Colin MaggsJohn's New Place
Author: A. R. ShawPublisher: A. R. Shaw
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Experience a New World with John Hollie in A. R. Shaw's Exciting Tale, John's New Place Experience the Unimaginable: Follow John Hollie as He Fights to Survive in A. R. Shaw's 'John's New Place' of the New Disasters in a Jar Series! Welcome to John's New Place, the first installment in the Disasters in a Jar series by A.R. Shaw. John Hollie leads a comfortable life as a civil engineer, until a series of man-made actions cause tsunamis to flood the lands. Forced to flee his home, he and others make their way to the mountains, where it is safer to live than on ground level. Life in the mountains is far from easy, yet it gives John and his companions the chance to start anew with courage and resilience. Join John on his journey as he builds a new life, and discovers a bond with the other survivors that is deeper than any he has ever experienced. John's New Place will take you on an emotional rollercoaster as you experience the highs and lows of John's journey. With gripping action and a powerful message, it is a must-read for all ages. So, come join John as he finds his way in his new place. 1. Follow John Hollie's journey as he navigates through a man-made disaster. 2. Explore the themes of resilience and hope as Hollie and his companions seek refuge in the mountains. 3. Read the first installment of the Disasters in a Jar series. A.R. Shaw is a best-selling author. Her Disasters in a Jar series brings readers on an adventure with John Hollie, a civil engineer who faces a disaster that causes tsunamis around the world and floods the lands. In John's New Place, readers join Hollie on his journey of survival as he and others seek refuge in the mountains. With her engaging writing and vivid imagery, A.R. Shaw immerses readers in the world of John Hollie. Readers of all ages will be captivated by this exciting story and find themselves unable to put it down.
Author: Isambard Brunel
Author: John Christopher