The explosive final volume in Ken Mac Leod's far-future trilogy. Nova Babylonia is in decline. The expected alien invaders never came & the Regime has fallen. Into this corrupt city arrives an outsider whose purpose is ambiguous. But businessman or spy, he is not the only visitor. ...

Focusing on the impact of engineering on society & the world, this book details the development of the discipline, explains what makes an engineering mind, & shows how various aspects of our lives has been engineered: from gadgets to our national infrastructure. ...

Throughout history some of mankind's proudest moments have come at the hands of its engineers. In the ancient world the Colossus at Rhodes, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China & modern triumphs like the Hoover Dam, the Space Shuttle & the Golden Gate Bridge, all have the power to make us feel proud to be human. But error is inevitable in all human endeavours & when the undertakings are engineering feats of enormous proportions, the smallest mistakes can have devastating consequences. An engineering disaster involving a passenger jet can jeopardise the lives of hundreds of innocent people. & if a nuclear or chemical plant is involved, it can mean death for thousands. For the first time in history, engineers now have the power to wipe out entire cities, by mistake. In 12 thrilling episodes, HISTORY TM investigates some of the world's most notorious engineering failures from the collapse of No. 7 World Trade Centre Building & the devastating effects of a runaway freighter ship to the sinking of an off-shore oilrig. Using a combination of real-life footage & state-of-the-art special effects, this series examines not only what went wrong, but what can be learnt from these spectacular disasters. ...

Calling all England fans!

The Official England FA Annual 2019 means that you can catch up on all the facts of your favourite

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Stay organised in 2013 with this great England themed 30cm x 30cm calendar & A5 week to view diary set with plenty of space to write down birthdays, anniversaries & other important dates as well as selected public holidays & religious celebrations. ...

This study introduces students to England's foreign policy during the reigns of the Tudor monarchs. The book addresses the key questions facing students & each reign is analyzed in turn, providing a narrative & explanation of the major events & policy decisions of the period. ...

Details: Comical bottle opener with England flag design. This fun bottle opener cheers every time you open a bottle,
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Details: 8 England bunting pieces with the St. George flag design. Ideal for: Perfect for both indoor & outdoor use at
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Details: Make sure you have one of these this summer supporting England in the World Cup, Cap comes with adjustable velcro
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Details: Show you're proud to be English with this fun car flag! The material flag attaches easily to the top of your
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