Nothing encapsulates the essence of London quite like the red double-decker Routemaster bus Its iconic design since its 1956 inception has become as much a symbol of the capital as St Paul's or Tower Bridge The design was revolutionary drawing largely on the many innovative technological advances brought about by the development of aircraft during the Second World War Boasting a lightweight two-part sub frame assembly independent front suspension an automatic gearbox power-hydraulic braking & power-steering this truly modern machine was like nothing seen before in public transport The Routemaster was specifically designed & constructed for service in the tough operating conditions of London & its suburbs It served this vast area for nearly half a century & its utility & mechanical reliability made it a dependable workhorse for London Transport leading to several refurbishments & life extensions before it was finally withdrawn from general service in 2005 Cherished by the public & tourists alike it is a genuine classic & many heritage examples remain in working order
- indeed you can still hop on a Routemaster on parts of London's number 9 & 15 routes This book is a delightful celebration of the Routemaster using authentic material covering its exterior & interior design technical aspects & operation & illustrated with diagrams & line drawings throughout There are sections on learning to be a bus driver (circa 1960) behind the scenes in a bus garage reports & press releases on the first Routemasters timetables & bus maps from 1956 instructions for drivers & conductors & even a user's guide to the Gibson bus ticket machine for all aspiring 'clippies' As Mayor of London Boris Johnson's 'new' Routemaster takes to the road it is a timely reminder of just how great the original was
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The Routledge Companion to Religion & Film brings together a lively & experienced team of contributors to introduce students to the key topics in religion & film & to investigate the ways in which the exciting subject of religion & film is developing for more experienced scholars Divided into four parts the Companion analyzes the history of the interaction of religion & film through periods of censorship as well as appreciation of the medium studies religion-in-film examining how the world's major religions as well as Postcolonial Japanese & New Religions are depicted by & within films uses diverse methodologies to explore religion & film such as psychoanalytical theological & feminist approaches & audience reception analyzes religious themes in film including Redemption the Demonic Jesus or Christ Figures Heroes & Superheroes considers films as diverse as The Passion of the Christ The Matrix Star Wars & Groundhog Day This definitive book provides an accessible resource to this emerging field & is an indispensable guide to religion & film for students of Religion Film Studies & beyond ...

This is the first comprehensive survey in English of research methods in the field of religious studies It is designed to enable non-specialists & students at upper undergraduate & graduate levels to understand the variety of research methods used in the field The aim is to create awareness of the relevant methods currently available & to stimulate an active interest in exploring unfamiliar methods encouraging their use in research & enabling students & scholars to evaluate academic work with reference to methodological issues A distinguished team of contributors cover a broad spectrum of topics from research ethics hermeneutics & interviewing to Internet research & video-analysis Each chapter covers practical issues & challenges the theoretical basis of the respective method & the way it has been used in religious studies illustrated by case studies ...

The Routledge Intermediate Brazilian Reader is a comprehensive reader aimed at intermediate level students of Brazilian Portuguese The aim is to provide a structured language teaching resource that is enjoyable & stimulating for learners but that also provides meaningful cultural contexts This Brazilian Reader consists of twenty readings graded on the basis of complexity of vocabulary grammar & syntax It presents a range of different text types which give a good representation of contemporary Brazilian writing including fiction & non-fiction by some of Brazil's most prominent & popular authors Key features include vocabulary lists for quick reference reading comprehension questions exercises to learn & review important vocabulary focus on idiomatic expressions full answer key to vocabulary & idiom exercises Portuguese-English glossary at the back Suitable for both class use & independent study The Routledge Intermediate Brazilian Reader is an essential tool for facilitating vocabulary learning & increasing reading proficiency ...

Please note that the website URL is now routledgehebrewcom The Routledge Introductory Course in Modern Hebrew Hebrew in Israel is an integrated language course designed specifically for classroom-based learners The course contains 90 lessons combining texts grammar explanations & exercises This is supported by a Companion Website with audiovisual materials to guide the student through the key skills of reading writing speaking & listening Features include a wide range of compelling texts from dialogues & simple narratives to newspaper articles & poetry vocabulary lists for each text a variety of exercises for every lesson including oral drills listening comprehension grammar exercises & writing practice a solid grammatical foundation presented in an accessible user-friendly manner cultural notes to introduce students to Israeli society beautiful illustrations All the texts wordlists & verb conjugations are freely available in an audiovisual format on the Companion Website routledgehebrewcom which contains a wealth of additional resources including answers to all of the exercises in the book interactive exercises audiovisual verb dictionary audiovisual lists of prepositions with their pronoun suffixes audiovisual reference charts of numbers colors the days of the week etc checklists & review lessons for each unit links to Israeli websites videos & music Hebrew in Israel provides everything that students & instructors need for an engaging & effective learning environment ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Ten years after a global economic collapse cold-blooded drifter Eric (Guy Pearce) traverses the scorched Australian outback on a mission to track down the men who took everything he had After losing their trail he soon crosses paths with Rey (Robert Pattinson) a badly wounded member of the gang who was left for dead by his own brother Vulnerable & naïve Rey joins Eric as his unwitting accomplice & together they cross this new world to exact revenge on those who took everything from him ...

Aphra Behn was the first female professional writer in England & The Rover her most popular play is set in Naples during the misrule of carnival time The Rover explores issues of love trickery & deception forced marriage male power fidelity & the excesses of sexual passion 176 pages Behn Aphra ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Guy Pearce & Robert Pattinson star in this bleak drama directed by David Michôd Ten years after an economic collapse has made life tough in the Australian outback Eric (Pearce) travels from place to place in his car which is his only remaining possession & struggles to make ends meet When a group of wandering thieves steal his car after their own truck gets damaged & leave an injured member behind Eric sets off to track them down In his pursuit he meets up with Rey (Pattinson) the abandoned member of the group who he believes will have an idea of the gang&s whereabouts Can Eric hunt them down & regain the only thing he has left? ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Four disc set including A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflection Upon Existtence You the Living Songs from the Second Floor A Swedish Love Story ...

The world's first independent air force the Royal Air Force celebrates its centenary in 2018 In the 100 years since the end of World War I the service has been involved in almost continuous operations around the globe giving the RAF the longest & most wide-ranging history of any air force in the world But over the years this history has also become entangled with myths The Royal Air Force A Centenary of Operations will set the record straight dispelling these as it uncovers
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- the true exploits & accomplishments of RAF personnel over the last 100 years From its formation as an independent service in the dying days of World War I its desperate fight against the Axis air forces in World War II to its commitments during both the Cold War & modern times this is the complete story of how the RAF has defended Britain for a century

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