Follow the development, decline & revival of Britains railways through a unique collection of old & new maps, commentaries & photographs. Charting the rich history of Britains railways from 1819 to the present day, this fascinating compendium shows how trains have played an essential part in British life for nearly 200 years. Throughout this engaging book is a series of 'milepost' features on key events, eras & personalities in the history of Britains railways. From the enormous role the railways played in the World Wars to modern events, like the opening of the Channel Tunnel, this extensive book shows you how British history is firmly tied to the railways. The story is traced from early ?waggonways?, through the steam era to todays diesel & electric railways. Mapping the Railways will appeal to railway enthusiasts, historians & general interest readers alike. Over 100 railway maps: ? Historical & modern rail network maps ? Extracts from Ordnance Survey sheets ? Plans for proposed railway schemes ? Track diagrams & official reports ? Pictorial maps, posters & ephemera ? Cartography by Bartholomew, Airey, Bradshaw & many others Pivotal events in railway history: ? The nineteenth century saw the foundations laid for our modern railway network, with huge building projects constructing thousands of miles of track, bridges & tunnels ? Expansion slowed in the early twentieth century as competition from the car & the lorry began to bite ? Railways made an enormous contribution to the World Wars, then underwent massive re-equipment after nationalization ? Drastic change followed the ' Beeching Report' of 1963, which advocated closure of underused rail lines ? The modern era has seen an expansion of the network again, with the building of the Channel Tunnel & the re-opening of a significant number of lines closed under the ' Beeching axe', many as heritage railways. ...

The story of Britains road development
- graphically & beautifully illustrated on our maps
- is also the story of its political,

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The idea of the wandering murderer, leaving a trail of mutilated bodies in his wake, has long fascinated followers of true crime. By charting the geography of the killers actions, Mapping the Trail of a Serial Killer takes an innovative approach in exploring the killing sprees of 25 international mass murderers of the twentieth century. With specially commissioned maps pinpointing each killers actions, Mapping the Trail of a Serial Killer reveals the patterns of behaviour & enables the reader to understand some of thinking of the minds of men such as Ted Bundy, who circled in ob university dorms, or Andrei Chikatilo, whose killings happened along railway routes, to Ian Milat who picked-up & killed backpackers in New South Wales, to Volker Eckert, a German lorry driver who murdered prostitutes across western Europe. Each case is examined with timelines of the killers ...

Mapping the Universe: the Interactive History of Astronomy is the story of man's quest through the ages to unlock the secrets of our universe, understand where we come from & where we are going. Lavishly illustrated throughout, it follows this journey for knowledge from the first musings of Stone Age people on the position of the stars & planets in the sky, to Galileo's first visions of Orion through a telescope, to our first steps on the moon, & right up to the photographs of our magnificent universe which are being sent back from the Plank telescope today. Beautifully reproduced documents make it possible for the reader to experience hands-on, & appreciate at each stage, what over ten thousand years of history astronomers were discovering, & how & why this was significant. ...

From time immemorial people have looked up with wonder & awe to the starry sky above. Stone-age man formed patterns from the random positions of stars & projected into them their visions of their gods. From these superstitions beginnings developed the science of astronomy. In Mapping the Universe world-renowned astronomer Professor Paul Murdin, Senior Fellow at the Cambridge Institute of Astronomy & former Director of Science at the British National Space Centre, takes us on a journey which traces how our understanding of the Universe has evolved. We see how astronomers have always used the newest & most advanced technology of their time to analyze the trace messages of light & other radiations sent by distant heavenly bodies to our own planet, Earth. Nearly half a century ago mankind left the first dusty footprints on the surface of the Moon & today it is now possible to send spacecraft to the nearest of the heavenly bodies as proxies for human explorers. This lavishly illustrated & painstakingly researched book, with beautifully reproduced facsimile documents, enables the reader to experience first-hand what astronomers have discovered over ten thousand years of history, & how & why this is significant, all the way to our present space-age understanding of the Big Bang. Documents include: ...

Diego Maradona, is arguably the greatest & certainly the most widely-known footballer of the modern age. During his tempestuous career he played for top clubs in South America & Europe, & was a central figure in four World Cups. This title presents the story of Maradona. ...

A deadly venom. A ruthless terrorist. A billionaire's terrifying final wish...

Answering a research ship's distress

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Add a touch of colour to your home or office with this marble 2 drawer Set.

These drawers are perfect for storing

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Art & Craft Craft Kits Get crafty with this amazing Marble Bear Pouring Kit in the Neon Edition! Create a cool & colourful marble bear with this pour art craft kit. Simply pour the paint, drip your design & see the patterns come to life! This set comes with everything you need to get you started. Once completed, display your creation in your home or gift to a loved one as a fun gift.
Includes:: • 1 x Bear • 3 x Pouring paint (60ml) • 1 x Paintbrush  • 1 x Spoon • 1 x Plate • 1 x Cups Product information: • Pouring kit • Design: Marble bear • Brand: Craft Hub • Ages: 8+  
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This adorable marble design storage box is ideal for storing clothes, books, games, DVD's & more. 

With a large volume

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