The British Overseas Airways Corporation: A History (Simons Graham M.)(Pevná vazba)

The British Overseas Airways Corporation: A History (Simons Graham M.)(Pevná vazba)

In a similar style to _Comet : The World's First Jet Airliner_ and _Boeing Group: A History, _ Graham Simons presents us with a colorful, thoroughly engrossing, well-researched and highly illustrated history of The British Overseas Airways Company, from its origin in 1940 to its closure in 1974

Lockheed Constellation: A History (Simons Graham M.)(Pevná vazba)

Clarence 'Kelly' Johnson's design for the Lockheed Constellation, known affectionately as the 'Connie', produced one of the world's most iconic airliners.Lockheed had been working on the L-044 Excalibur, a four-engine, pressurized airliner, since 1937. In 1939, Trans World Airlines, at the

Boeing 707 Group: A History (Simons Graham M.)(Pevná vazba)

The Boeing 707 family - that includes the forerunner Model 367-80, the KC-135 series of military transports and the slightly smaller Model 720 - was the pioneer of the sweptback wing, incorporating podded engines borrowed from the B-47 military bomber. It was the aircraft that many regard as the

Bristol Brabazon (Simons Graham M.)(Paperback)

'Apictorial history of the futuristic Bristol Brabazon using original manufacturer s illustrations and photographs'''The Brabazon the name evokes the immediate post-war optimism of civil aviation. The giant airliner was built by Bristol Aircraft in 1949 to fly transatlantic routes from the UK to

Liberator: The Consolidated B-24 (Simons Graham M.)(Pevná vazba)

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was almost certainly the most versatile Second World War Bomber. Apart from its bombing role in all theaters of operation, the B-24 hauled fuel to France during the push towards Germany, carried troops, fought U-boats in the Atlantic and, probably most important of

The British & Irish Lions: The Official History (Thomas Greg)(Pevná vazba)

Authorative, comprehensive, all encompassing and the last word on the history of the British & Irish Lions - this book is essential reading for dedicated followers of the team that best represents the spirit of rugby - The British & Irish Lions is one of the most storied teams in rugby history -

Mosquito: The Original Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (Simons Graham M.)(Paperback)

During the course of aviation history, there have been very few aircraft that have achieved immediate success when entering front-line service. The arrival of the de Havilland Mosquito brought with it a degree of instant success that set it apart from a host of other aircraft. It was not designed

British Airways Colouring Book (Jarvis Paul)(Paperback / softback)

A beautiful colouring book with fascinating images from the history of this iconic

The Treasures of British History (Snow Dan)(Pevná vazba)

Take a spirited tour of British history as told through 50 key documents, including the Magna Carta, Hitler's letter to Chamberlain agreeing never to go to war, and a ticket stub to the Beatles' first concert. Celebrated historians Peter and Dan Snow explore the implications and impact of these

British Airways: An Illustrated History (Jarvis Paul)(Paperback)

There can be few world-class companies that boast the heritage and traditions inherent in the British Airways brand. Indeed, the company that became British Airways operated the world's first commercial scheduled airline service in 1919. From the early days of aviation through to more recent times,

History of British European Airways: 1946 - 1972 (Woodley Charles)(Paperback)

BEA was formed in 1946 and took over most UK domestic and European routes under the British government's nationalization policy. It began operations with a fleet of outdated and hopelessly uneconomic passenger aircraft that were derivatives of wartime types such as the DC-3, Avro Viking and Rapide

Seaside 100 - A History of the British Seaside in 100 Objects (Ferry Kathryn)(Pevná vazba)

Birds of the UK Overseas Territories(Pevná vazba)

Crossing Continents: A History of Standard Chartered Bank (Penguin)(Pevná vazba)

For almost a hundred years from the 1860s, the City of London's overseas banks financed the global trade that lay at the core of the British Empire. Foremost among them from the beginning were two start-up ventures: the Standard Bank of South Africa, which soon developed a powerful domestic

Tata: The Global Corporation That Built Indian Capitalism (Raianu Mircea)(Pevná vazba)

An eye-opening portrait of global capitalism spanning 150 years, told through the history of the Tata corporation. Nearly a century old, the grand fa ade of Bombay House is hard to miss in the historic business district of Mumbai. This is the iconic global headquarters of the Tata Group, a

British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society 1838-1956 - A History (Heartfield James)(Pevná vazba)

History of British and Foreign Anti-Slavery

Harry Potter: A History of Magic (American Edition) (British Library)(Pevná vazba)

The official companion book to the special exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic, featuring an extraordinary treasure trove of magical artifacts, original drafts and drawings by J.K. Rowling, and additional material exclusive to the US run of this unforgettable exhibition As we celebrate

Corporation Wars: Dissidence (MacLeod Ken)(Pevná vazba)

The first instalment in the Corporation Wars trilogy, a space opera giving a robot's eye view of a robot revolt, from Arthur C. Clarke award-nominated science fiction author Ken MacLeod. One of SFX Magazine's Top Ten Most Anticipated Books for

Mushrooms: The Natural and Human World of British Fungi (Marren Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Mushrooms, the first of a major new series of books on British natural history, provides a remarkable insight into the natural and human world of fungi. Peter Marren, in his inimitable, relaxed style, guides the reader through the extraordinary riches of this often overlooked group, from the

Aspects of British Economic History: 1918-1925 (Pigou A. C.)(Pevná vazba)

British History Timeline Wallbook (Lloyd Christopher)(Pevná vazba)

Unfold the history of Great Britain with this giant wallbook - includes 2-metre fold-out

British Battle Tanks: Post-War Tanks 1946-2016 (Dunstan Simon)(Pevná vazba)

This lavishly illustrated volume details the design, development and operational history of British tanks from the end of World War II through to the present day. This book, the last in a four-part series on British Battle Tanks covering the whole history of British armored warfare, concentrates on

British History for AS Level: 1783-1850 (Peaple D)(Pevná vazba)

Meeting your AS/A Level History

History of Britain and Ireland - The Definitive Visual Guide (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the pivotal political, military, and cultural events that shaped British and Irish history, from Stone Age Britain to the present day, in this revised and updated book.Combining over 700 photographs, maps, and artworks with accessible text, the History of Britain and Ireland is an