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It is more than 200 years since the world’s first steam railway locomotive hauled its initial load of iron ore and passengers on a short, slow journey. From that time onwards, the evolution of the steam locomotive continued unabated through the 19th century and on into the 20th. Steam haulage on Britain’s nationalised railways ended in 1968, yet the British public’s love affair with these magnificent machines endures. In this volume you’ll find: Features on 100 of the most impressive British steam locomotives Stories of the fascinating engineers who designed them Beautiful imagery from the country’s leading railway photographersWritten by best-selling railway author Julian Holland, Britain’s Steam Locomotives is the perfect addition to any railway enthusiast’s collection.

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Celebrate the heyday of passenger rail travel around Britain with this beautiful Times railway book. Take a journey back to the boom time for Britain’s railways, through a unique collection of fascinating stories, photographs, posters and railway ephemera. Leading railway author Julian Holland tells the story of an evocative period in Britain’s railway history – gone forever but never forgotten. Explore a century of rail travel in Britain, covering three important periods: Late 19th century to 1922. The zenith of Britain’s railways, with 120 companies operating 1923 to 1947. Railway companies are grouped into the ‘Big Four’ 1948 to 1994. Nationalization heralds the era of British Railways The Golden Years of Rail Travel is the perfect gift for all rail enthusiasts.

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Explore Britain's remaining historic lines with railway expert Julian Holland. The essential guide to exploring Britain’s last remaining historic lines, Britain’s Heritage Railways is ideal for anyone planning or looking for a nostalgic railway trip. From bestselling railway author Julian Holland. More than 100 locations, the majority steam operated, featured all over Britain. Highly illustrated with maps and old and new photographs.Historic lines include;• Bodmin & Wenford Railway – two rural branch lines with a rich industrial history tucked away in Cornwall• West Somerset Railway – the longest heritage railway in England with views of the Quantock Hills and the sea• Bluebell Railway – a Victorian steam railway deep in rural Mid Sussex• North Norfolk Railway – a delightful journey through heathland with views of the sea• Dean Forest Railway – with a rich industrial history this heritage railway takes passengers into the ancient Forest of Dean• Ffestiniog Railway – a steam operated Victorian narrow gauge slate railway clinging to steep hillsides• Wensleydale Railway – a long heritage railway in the unspoilt Yorkshire Dales• Speyside Railway – a Highland line with views of the Cairngorm Mountains

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"Sayarer is a precise and passionate writer . . . The vast energy of his commitment to discover, observe and communicate makes for engrossing, often incandescent prose. We need writers who will go all the way for a story, and tell it with fire. Sayarer is a marvellous example" HORATIO CLAREOn the small island of Surin, near the naval border of Thailand and Myanmar, an indigenous people known as Moken 'sea gypsies' struggle to maintain the same timeless existence as their ancestors. As real estate developers, oil exploration and industrial tourism reshape the waters they call home, Sayarer receives a mysterious offer from an idealistic Luxembourger determined to tell a tale of the Moken on film, and in search of a writer to detail the efforts of his motley crew. Events unfold in a reality strangely different to that version captured by the lens. In the quest for indigenous wisdom, cameras and tripods clutter bamboo huts, while fishing trips and dives are staged beneath the waves. With the quest for paradise seeming ever more artificial, award-winning author, Julian Sayarer instead begins listening to the stories of Laurie, an old sailor, with a life on the water behind him, and in whose ship the crew sail out into the Andaman Sea.

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New in the acclaimed Jewish Lives series: A biography of the rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, who became a symbol of the marriage between religion and social justice “Zelizer’s book is absolutely riveting, both as a study of a truly important figure within Jewish thought and in providing insight into the politics of the 1960s.”—Sandy Levinson, Balkinization “When I marched in Selma, I felt my legs were praying.” So said Polish-born American rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907–1972) of his involvement in the 1965 Selma civil rights march alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Heschel, who spoke with a fiery moralistic fervor, dedicated his career to the struggle to improve the human condition through faith. In this new biography, author Julian Zelizer tracks Heschel’s early years and foundational influences—his childhood in Warsaw and early education in Hasidism, his studies in late 1920s and early 1930s Berlin, and the fortuitous opportunity, which brought him to the United States and saved him from the Holocaust, to teach at Hebrew Union College and the Jewish Theological Seminary. This deep and complex portrait places Heschel at the crucial intersection between religion and progressive politics in mid-twentieth-century America. To this day Heschel remains a symbol of the fight to make progressive Jewish values relevant in the secular world.

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Balinese-style villas and resorts are popping up everywhere, from Ibiza to St. Barts to Singapore.In this comprehensive guide, author Julian Davison explores the intricacies of the architecture and the reasons for its global popularity. You'll learn why innovative international architects have been designing Bali-inspired resorts and villas for decades, drawing their inspiration from a rich vernacular tradition.The thirty chapters in this book cover dozens of topics like: Architecture and Social Status The Balinese Village Sacred Rice and Subak Temples Contemporary Hotels and Resorts Gardens and Water Features And many more! This one-of-a-kind book features detailed information on building materials, construction techniques and intricate traditional ornamentation. Over 200 photographs and watercolor illustrations provide a clear picture of the island's architecture and an eye-opening look at a culture that has captivated the world's imagination for over a century.

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First published in 1968, this engrossing and beautiful picture book about wildlife on Isle Royale is available again Isle Royale, “the big island” of this book, is a wilderness national park in Lake Superior and home to a unique and fascinating ecosystem of animals, most notably the iconic wolf and majestic moose. Here is author Julian May’s story about the island’s beginning, the kinds of animals that came to populate it, and their effects on the pristine landscape. Among them were the moose, who swam to the island from the distant shore to fend off starvation. The moose found conditions on Isle Royale so favorable that they reproduced quickly—but then faced another food shortage. The wolves arrived by floating to the island on an ice floe in winter and soon became important to the island’s ecology as successful predators of the moose. Complementing this fascinating text, John Schoenherr’s magnificent illustrations convey the strength of these animals and the beauty of the island that is their home.First published in 1968, and reprinted here with a new note by renowned wolf expert L. David Mech, The Big Island is an enchanting introduction to the wilderness and wildlife of Isle Royale.

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Fully updated essential guide to exploring Britain by train, Railway Day Trips is ideal for anyone planning or looking for inspiration for a rail journey. From bestselling railway author Julian Holland. This pocket companion is perfect for both casual and seasoned rail travellers. Plan adventures, follow the changing landscape through the train window and discover fascinating destinations. Each journey incorporates a location map, route diagram and descriptive text on its history and geography, plus some of the highlights awaiting you at each destination. High-quality photographs illustrate every route throughout the book. Based on his extensive knowledge of British rail travel, the author reveals appealing quirks of the various routes and provides practical tips on how to make the most of your journey. 160 day trips from all over the country are featured, departing from major towns and cities and culminating at a variety of interesting destinations. This 2nd edition includes 10 new routes:• Cambridge to Ipswich• Hereford to Newport• Cardiff to Ebbw Vale• Carmarthen to Fishguard• Manchester to Southport• Sheffield to Lincoln• Middlesbrough to Newcastle• Glasgow to Perth• Edinburgh to Tweedbank• Inverness to Wick

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An employee's-eye view of what makes a great boss—and how you can become one Whereas most books on managing people approach the subject from the perspective of a manager of an idealised organisation, Becoming a Better Boss takes a real-world approach, looking at the topic from the perspective of an employee in a real-world organisation—dysfunctions, warts, and all. Focusing on the choices individual employees make every day in getting work done, this book reinvents the practice of management one employee at a time. Author Julian Birkinshaw stresses the importance of taking management seriously, reveals where management practice often goes wrong, and dives deeply into the worldview of employees. He then explores the common personal biases and frailties of managers and discusses the vital importance of experimentation to overcome the limitations and idiosyncrasies of a particular organisation. Throughout, he supports his assertions with case studies from a wide and varying range of management experiments and situations at real companies. Written by a leading authority on strategy, management, and innovation who is also the author of eleven books, including Reinventing Management Introduces a new approach to management focused on real employees and actual situations Includes case studies from real organisations Between the stress of deadlines and the demands of today's business environment, it's easy for managers to lose sight of the importance of people management. Becoming a Better Boss not only shows managers how to lead effectively, but why doing so is vitally important to every organisation's success.

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A graphic novel biography following the life of Bobby Fischer, from chess wunderkind and national hero to his eventual spiral into madness and infamyThe life of Bobby Fischer (1943–2008) had many unexpected moves—from his solitary childhood to his stratospheric accomplishments in the world of competitive chess, and eventually, his decent into mental illness and disgrace. Black and White begins in Brooklyn, where Fischer was born and raised by a single mother. By the time he was a teen, he had established himself as a loner and dropped out of school. But none of that mattered; he had found his true calling—chess.In 1972, at age 13, Fischer played what many consider “the game of the century” against the Soviet Union’s chess champion Boris Spassky at the height of the Cold War. A year later, Fischer became the youngest-ever US Chess Champion, and at 15, the game’s youngest grandmaster. Never before had chess received such international attention. Fischer, whose sole focus in life up until then was chess, reached the Olympus of chess at 29, and then . . . he disappeared. Suffering from mental illness, the chess genius became increasingly paranoid, lost in anti-Semitic conspiracy theories—despite the fact that he himself was Jewish—and died as a fugitive in Iceland. With Black and White, author Julian Voloj and illustrator William Wagner have crafted a beautiful and fascinating work that reveals Fischer’s history while also contextualizing his lasting impact on pop culture. Black and White is the first-ever graphic novel to tell Fischer’s story and examine the legacy he left behind.

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An illustrated history of how the Luftwaffe intended 'the Blitz' to knock Britain out of the war, emphasising the German point of view and detailing how Britain's defences and civilians responded. The Blitz - the German 'blitzkrieg' of Britain's industrial and port cities - was one of the most intensive bombing campaigns of World War II. Cities from London to Glasgow, Belfast to Hull, and Liverpool to Cardiff were targeted in an attempt to destroy Britain's military-industrial facilities and force it out of the war. Most histories of the Blitz concentrate on the civilian experience of ‘life under the bombs’ or the fighter pilots of the RAF but, in military terms, the Blitz was also the Luftwaffe's biggest and most ambitious strategic bombing campaign. Focusing on both sides, this book places particular emphasis on the hitherto under-represented Luftwaffe view of the campaign and looks at the new technology and tactics at its heart. From the innovative development of specialist night-fighters to the 'Battle of the Beams' that pitted German electronic navigation systems against British countermeasures, the Blitz demonstrated the effects of developing technology on aerial warfare. Describing and analyzing the strategy, tactics and operations of both the Luftwaffe and the UK’s air defences during the period between September 1940 and May 1941, author Julian Hale demonstrates that, for a variety of reasons, there was little chance of the Luftwaffe achieving any of its aims. Using primary sources, spectacular original artwork, 3D diagrams and maps, this study shines a fresh light on how and why the world’s first true strategic air offensive failed.

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The way of the Tao is one of peace – of serenity, meditation and inner contentment. For centuries the followers of the Tao have drawn strength from its great wisdom, its faith in the laws of the universe, and its rare gift of turning the negative into the positive. Although the origins of Taoism lie long ago in the mists of time, its philosophy of contemplative calm is more relevant, in today’s busy world, than ever before. Bringing the wisdom of the great Taoist thinkers into the twenty-first century, this exquisite little volume contains some of their most profound words, offering insight and advice on a wide variety of different areas.

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El centenario de la CNT es un momento adecuado para hacer un balance histórico de la compleja trayectoria del anarquismo español: de sus diversas manifestaciones, sus formas de organización, sus luchas y sus ideas. Tal es el propósito de este volumen, coordinado por Julián Casanova y realizado por una serie de prestigiosos especialistas, en que José Álvarez Junco estudia la filosofía política del anarquismo español; Clara E. Lida, la historia de la Primera Internacional en España; Rafael Núñez Florencio, los años del terrorismo; Carlos Gil Andrés, los orígenes y consolidación de la CNT; Julián Casanova, el anarquismo durante la Segunda república y la guerra civil; Mary Nash nos habla de las libertarias y el anarcofeminismo; Alicia Alted Vigil, del exilio de los anarquistas; Javier Navarro Navarro, de la cultura anarquista en España y José Luis Ledesma, finalmente, nos ofrece los perfiles biográficos de veinte de los representantes más destacados del movimiento libertario.

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La historia del anarcosindicalismo español en los años de la Segunda República y de la guerra civil ha atraído a los investigadores, de modo que son muchos los libros que se han dedicado a algunos acontecimientos o a aspectos y personajes concretos. Lo que no exisitía hasta ahora era un estudio en conjunto que nos ofreciese una perspectiva coherente de la actuación global de los anarquistas en estos años. Desde una actuación que comenzó en la calle, como escenario de lucha, poco después de la proclamación de la República, a la sucesión de intentos insurreccionales de los que se esperaba que surgiera la revolución social pero que cambió fundamentalmente en los años de la guerra civil, cuando los anarcosindicalistas, sin renunciar a hacer la revolución al propio tiempo, marcharon al frente para luchar contra la amenaza del fascismo.

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Cuando apareció en 1952, ?Helena o el mar del verano? fue considerada por un pequeño grupo de entusiastas lectores una de las obras más extraordinarias de la narrativa española de posguerra. A través de los años permanece intacto el poder de sugestión y el lirismo de la escritura de Ayesta.

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Qué nos impide sentir que ya somos creativos?La sociedad en la que vivimos nos ha enseñado que ser creativo es sinónimo de despuntar frente a los demás, de ser ingeniosos, ávidos, etc. En realidad, el ser humano es creativo por naturaleza. Cuando cocinamos, cuando recordamos algo, cuando besamos, caminamos, leemos... estamos siendo creativos. Lo interesante es ver las maneras que tenemos las personas de mostrar esa singularidad creativa, esa manera de hacer el café, de recordar, de acariciar, de amasar el pan; es lo que nos convierte en personas únicas.Y entonces, cómo llegamos a sentir que ya lo somos?Este libro es un billete de ida hacia tu interior, hacia tu creatividad, pero no una creatividad cualquiera. Este será un viaje hacia la aladuría, hacia la creatividad que nace solo y únicamente del contacto con nuestra esencia. Un viaje en el que irás derribando las barreras que la sociedad, la educación, la cultura y la familia nos han ido imponiendo para no dejar que nuest

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Si ya es difícil dar una opinión objetiva de por sí, la cosa se complica cuando la persona sobre la que vas a verter tus alabanzas o tus críticas es ése al que ves con el pelo tieso y los ojos inundados de sueño por las mañanas, ese cuyo mayor placer es comer un bocadillo de chorizo, ese al que lo que más le cuesta es llegar a fin de mes, ese que conoce tus debilidades y tus manías. Y no veas cómo se pone la cosa si lo que vas a decir no versa sobre el sujeto en cuestión sino sobre su obra! Pues nada más fácil: este goteo del cada día es la esencia que recorre los relatos que escribe Julián Sánchez. Él no nos narra lo maravilloso que se ve el paisaje desde tal o cual butaca, ni nos habla del Apocalipsis cósmico que nos espera. Evita las grandilocuencias y los eufemismos porque se expresa a través de la palabra desnuda para contarnos de la verdad desnuda, de soledades en zapatillas, de desayunos solitarios, de mundos interiores y de interioridades del mundo. Pero no por eso Julián deja

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Carmen de Moering, la niña que vivió en París entre el fin de un siglo y el comienzo de otro, y que a los nueve años escapó de un internado, no era Carmen, como la conocían en el colegio, sino Sol. Sol era hija de Francisco Ferrer Guardia, ideólogo autodidacta y hombre de acción, republicano que se deslizaría hacia el anarquismo, masón y librepensador, fundador de la Escuela Moderna, de tanta repercusión. Pero también sospechoso de ser el inspirador en la sombra del atentado de Mateo Morral, en 1906. Absuelto por falta de pruebas, quedaría ya marcado. Tres años después, la justicia militar, tras una grotesca pantomima de juicio, lo fusilaría en Montjuïc. Cuarenta años más tarde, Sol Ferrer publica una biografía de él, opaca como la vida de un santo. La hija de Ferrer asistirá a la revolución rusa, a la efervescencia libertaria de los cenáculos parisinos y a los años del pistolerismo en Barcelona. Vivirá la guerra civil y el desa-rraigo de los sin patria. Pero Sol se deslizará por la vi

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Colección: NormalEs San Anselmo una gran figura en el campo de la teología escolástica. Es cierto que no alcanzó la madurez teológica de un Santo Tomás, ni su doctrina revistió la forma definitiva que sólo podía darla el tiempo; pero podemos considerarle como un pionero que abrió camino el primero en la selva enmarañada de las cuestiones teológicas, trazando casi un plan completo de curso de teología, aunque no en forma didáctica, con las doctrinas recogidas len los Santos Padres, especialmente en San Agustín. Trazó, pues, una senda, un primer ensayo de organización y síntesis teológica, que habían de perfeccionar los siglos, y cuyo conjunto llamamos la Escolástica. Es él, por tanto, su fundador, su padre, el intermediario entre la patrística y la teología propiamente dicha.Sus escritos no han perdido actualidad. Qué placer para el lector recorrer esos maravillosos tratados que se llaman el Monologio, Proslogio, Cur Deus homo y todos los demás, donde, al lado de la sutileza, pro

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A New York story, a dark comedy, Balls: A Novel tells of the 30-year-old Henry Schiller, a songwriter and lounge-player, in love with a woman far younger and more musically gifted than himself, one with her eye on other men and the rise of her own career, whose crisis deepens when he discovers he has testicular cancer.

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In this madcap, insatiably inventive, bravura story collection, Julián Herbert brings to vivid life people who struggle to retain a measure of sanity in an insane world. Here we become acquainted with a vengeful "personal memories coach" who tries to get even with his delinquent clients; a former journalist with a cocaine habit who travels through northern Mexico impersonating a famous author of Westerns; the ghost of Juan Rulfo; a man who discovers music in his teeth; and, in the deliriously pulpy title story, a drug lord who looks just like Quentin Tarantino, who kidnaps a mopey film critic to discuss Tarantino's films while he sends his goons to find and kill the doppelgänger that has colonized his consciousness. Herbert's astute observations about human nature in extremis feel like the reader's own revelations. The antic and often dire stories in Bring Me the Head of Quentin Tarantino depict the violence and corruption that plague Mexico today, but they are also deeply ruminative and layered explorations of the narrative impulse and the ethics of art making. Herbert asks: Where are the lines between fiction, memory, and reality? What is the relationship between power, corruption, and survival? How much violence can a person (and a country) take? The stories in this explosive collection showcase the fevered imagination of a significant contemporary writer.

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The Julian Bream Guitar Library Volume 1: The Baroque Era includes works by Bach, Purcell and Froberger scored for classical guitar together with a reference guide to the symbols used.

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