Railways and Industry in the Tondu Valleys: Bridgend to Treherbert (Hodge John)(Pevná vazba)

Railways and Industry in the Tondu Valleys: Bridgend to Treherbert (Hodge John)(Pevná vazba)

The book begins with a history of the industrial development of the Tondu Valleys, including the succession of great industrialists who led the way in the area. This is followed by a chapter on the position of the Tondu Valleys in the South Wales Coalfield with colliery and colliery company

Edwardian Railways in Postcards (Hannavy John)(Pevná vazba)

Dark Valley. (Burt John C)(Pevná vazba)

A book that takes a look at Psalm 23 and the dark valley's in our very lives. How to deal and recognize the dark valley's in our lives . How we can rely upon the very character of the Lord God Almighty and the very promises contained within Psalm

Modelling the Welsh Narrow Gauge Railways (Ford Chris)(Paperback)

The Welsh narrow gauge railways, with their colourful histories and vital role in local industry, are an extremely popular subject for both railway enthusiasts and modellers. This book is for anyone interested in modelling the Welsh narrow gauge railways and includes the historical background to

Atlas of the Railways in South West and Central Southern England (Malthouse Stuart (Author))(Pevná vazba)

The Times Lost Joy of Railways (Holland Julian)(Pevná vazba)

Journey back to the 1950s and 60s with this nostalgic look at Britain's railways in their glory days. Packed with hundreds of photographs, journey logs, trainspotting notebooks and ephemera. This is a vivid recollection of the whole atmosphere of the railways during that glorious era. Organised by

Diamonds (Greder Armin)(Pevná vazba)

A thought-provoking conversation about the diamond industry presented in words and pictures by the multi-award-winning creator of The Island and The

Artistic Places (Hodge Susie)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the landscapes and places that inspired great art: find peace in Monet's lily-filled garden oasis, climb Mount Fuji on a printmaker's pilgrimage, sail with Gauguin to the South Pacific to stretch your imagination, or contemplate light and the changing seasons on Chelsea Embankment

Early Railways: A Guide for the Modeller (Chatham Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Early Railways, A Guide for the modeler will encourage and support the modelling of the earliest period of railway history, from the very beginnings of steam traction at the start of the nineteenth century, up to about 1880; a period which for British modelers has scarcely been covered in book

Book Wars: The Digital Revolution in Publishing (Thompson John B.)(Pevná vazba)

This book tells the story of the turbulent decades when the book publishing industry collided with the great technological revolution of our time. From the surge of ebooks to the self-publishing explosion and the growing popularity of audiobooks, Book Wars provides a comprehensive and fine-grained

My First Summer in the Sierra (Muir John)(Pevná vazba)

John Muir's beloved adventure in the Sierra reissued to entertain, encourage, and inspire contemporary naturalists.Considered one of the patron saints of twentieth-century environmental activity, John Muir's appeal to modern readers is that he not only explored the American West but also fought for

Velazquez: Life & Works in 500 Images (Hodge Susie)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive reference book on the life and works of Diego Valazquez, the most important painter in the Spanish Habsburg court of King Phillip IV. Featuring a wonderful gallery of his paintings, accompanied by an expert analysis of each work, and a description of his style and technique. This

Abstract Algebra: An Inquiry Based Approach (Hodge Jonathan K.)(Pevná vazba)

To learn and understand mathematics, students must engage in the process of doing mathematics. Emphasizing active learning, Abstract Algebra: An Inquiry-Based Approach not only teaches abstract algebra but also provides a deeper understanding of what mathematics is, how it is done, and how

Operations Management in the Hospitality Industry (Szende Peter)(Pevná vazba)

From restaurants to resorts, the hospitality industry demands strong operations management to delight guests, develop employees, and deliver financial returns. This introductory text provides students with fundamental techniques and tools to analyse and improve operational capabilities of any

Overtourism as Destination Risk: Impacts and Solutions (Sharma Anukrati)(Pevná vazba)

The tourism industry provides a vital lifeline in helping to develop and enhance the economic growth of cities, states, and nations, but there is growing concern internationally about how overtourism in certain regions is having an adverse impact on a number of tourist destinations. Overtourism as

Clearing and Settlement (Turing Dermot)(Pevná vazba)

The post-trading industry is one in which financial firms make money and one in which risk issues need careful management. Reliable payment, clearing and settlement structures are perceived to be essential to enable financial firms to withstand shocks. A great deal of the cost of trading and

Fundamental Principles of Radar (Rahman Habibur)(Pevná vazba)

The important and fascinating topics of radar enjoy an extensive audience in industry and government but deserve more attention in undergraduate education to better prepare graduating engineers to meet the demands of modern mankind. Radar is not only one of the major applications of electronics and

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Maritime Industry (Froholdt Lisa Loloma)(Pevná vazba)

Jointly elaborated by academia and the maritime industryServes as course reading at the WMU and other post-graduate programsTimely in view of the fact that the maritime industry is considered a laggard when it comes to

Reliability Centered Maintenance (Moubray John)(Pevná vazba)

Initially developed by the aviation industry, RCM is rapidly becoming fundamental to the practice of maintenance management and is now in use at hundreds of industrial and service organizations around the world. This book provides an authoritative and practical explanation of what RCM is and how it

John Bartlett's Familiar Quotations: From the Greatest Poets, Writers, Playwrights and Literati in the English Language (Hardcover) (Bartlett John)(Pevná vazba)

Stormlash (Elliott John)(Pevná vazba)

During the Brazilian dictatorship in the seventies, Robert, a British executive, lives and works in Brazil. Brought up in rough industrial England, he achieved what he wanted by fists and daring and survived years of night school to become an engineer. His wife has taken their children back to

Saint George and the Dragon (Hodges Margaret)(Pevná vazba)

A Caldecott Medal-winning tale of bravery, perseverance, and peace. Saint George and the Dragon retells the segment from Spenser's The Faerie Queene, in which George, the Red Cross Knight, slays the dreadful dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years and brings joy to the land

Bomb Run and Other Stories (Severin John)(Pevná vazba)

The team of Harvey Kurtzman and John Severin was one of the most fruitful collaborations in the history of comics. The work they did together brings the gritty realism and psychological truth of Stephen Crane and a verisimilitude to the page that it seems as if they are reporting from the scene

Spaniard in the Works (Lennon John)(Pevná vazba)

John Lennon's second collection of poems, stories and drawings back in print to mark its 50th