Crossrail: The Whole Story, Paperback - Christian Wolmar

The story of an engineering marvel of the modern age, from an author and broadcaster specialised in transport matters.Publisher: Head of ZeusAuthor...

The story of an engineering marvel of the twenty-first century, from Britain's bestselling railway writer. In autumn 2019, Europe's biggest infrast...

'A serious yet readable history that takes the reader from the togas and tunics of early civilizations to the age of ASOS' Daily TelegraphIllustrat...

The fifth addition to Thames & Hudson's `Whole Story' series is an accessible, informative introduction to the history of architecture.

Publisher: Thames & Hudson LtdIllustration(s): with over 1000 illustrationsNumber of pages: 576Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 187 x 251 x 38Cove...

A guide through the whole human past which takes the reader on a tour through time and across the globe to every site of archaeological importance....

An updated edition of the accessible overview of cinema's trajectory from 1895 to present. Emphasises the role of influence across generations.

A revised and updated edition of this ambitious and vibrant publication, described by Black & White Photography as 'superb ... a wide-ranging, comp...

From ancient and classical masterpieces to contemporary, cutting-edge buildings, architecture has defined our world throughout history. Drawing its...

The epic story of the world's longest and greatest railway, as told by Britain's bestselling transport historian.

The first new and comprehensive narrative history of the American railroads in a generation. 'Shrewd, articulate and incredibly well-informed' - Mi...

Subtitled }How the London Underground was Built and How it Changed the City Forever{. In a new paperback package this is the fascinating history of...

Reducere. To the Edge of the World is an adventure in travel--full of extraordinary personalities, more than a century of explosive political, economic, and ...

Sex and marriage is all about wonder and beauty, intimacy and delight. Designed for engaged couples and newly weds, this book is packed with biblic...

Reducere. The British construction of railways in India is approached in its fullest context of history and politics, with the seed of independence planted b...

Reducere. What greater praise than to be compared to Judy Blume!--"Each [Blume and Hiranandani] excels in charting the fluctuating discomfort zones of adoles...

Angela Huth is one of our best-loved English authors: a writer of great elegance, compassion and nuanced observation. Not the Whole Story is her lo...

Reducere. America was made by the railroads. The opening of the Baltimore & Ohio line--the first American railroad--in the 1830s sparked a national revolutio...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Christian WolmarThe opening of the world's first railroad in Britain and America in 1830 marked the dawn of a new age. With...

Christian Wolmar's biggest paperback yet. Blood, Iron and Gold tells the dramatic story of the people and events that shaped the world's railways a...

If you have ever wondered why the roads are congested, the trains are full and the buses are no longer running, this book provides the answers. The...

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 i...

A concise, authoritative and fast-paced telling of how the railways changed the world.

16 Key Verses.1 Overarching Story. This book highlights 16 key Bible verses that stand as "turning points" in the biblical storyline--enabling us t...

Publisher: Penguin Books LtdAuthor(s): Christian WolmarNumber of pages: 416Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 164 x 242 x 40Cover type: HardbackRede...

Revised and updated edition of Christian Wolmar's classic history of the London Underground, with a new chapter on Crossrail. 'I can think of few b...

DescriptionA geologist explains the complex relationship between earth's geologic cycles and climate change. This book, written by a geologist, des...

Publisher: Indoeuropeanpublishing.comAuthor(s): Frances Hodgson BurnettNumber of pages: 212Publication date: 2010Dimensions: 152 x 228 x 15Cover ty...

The epic story of London's major railway stations, by Britain's bestselling transport historian.Publisher: Atlantic BooksAuthor(s): Christian Wolma...

The epic story of London's major railway stations, by Britain's bestselling transport historian.Illustrations: 1x8pp colour plates, 1x8pp b/w plate...

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Reducere. DescriptionThe Battle of Wyoming: For Liberty and Life explores the infamous 1778 Revolutionary War battle in Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania. The Bat...

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Reducere. Eddie Egret's bayou friends help him to overcome his anxiety while recovering from a coastal storm called a hurricane. Told through soft, pastel il...

Why did London have to wait so long for a main-line railway beneath its streets? For a few years in the mid-nineteenth century, Isambard Kingdom Br...

Find the answers to all the questions you've ever had about sport from Glenn Murphy, the bestselling author of Why is Snot Green?

A beautiful retrospective overview of the work of award-winning botanical artist Christina Hart-Davis, telling the whole story of plants and flower...