The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists tells the story of a group of working men who are joined one day by Owen, a journeyman-prophet with a vision of a just society. Owen's spirited attacks on the greed & dishonesty of the capitalist system rouse his fellow men from their political quietism. ...

Amy is having dreams & visions that threaten her sanity & possibly her life. A handsome Voodoo priest may hold the secret to Amy's possession by spirits of the past, & to her ultimate salvation, in this story of childhood betrayed, love lost & secrets rediscovered. ...

Welcome to America at the turn of the twentieth century, where the rhythms of ragtime set the beat. In this chronicle, real-life characters intermingle with three families, one black, one Jewish, & one prosperous WASP, to create a literary mosaic that brings to life an era of poverty, wealth, & incredible change in short, the era of ragtime. ...

Richard Burton stars as British officer Captain Foster in this WWII action spectacular. Foster is a man with a mission
- he wants
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To the people of Great Britain World War II was the deadliest & bloodiest war in history. Never before or since have so many people made such a personal sacrifice in the line of duty. Raiders tells the extraordinary true stories of six of the most daring special operations ever undertaken in warfare & the heroism of the people behind them. Operation Chariot was the most ambitious amphibious raid ever mounted by the British Forces. Attacking the heavily fortified dry dock at St Nazaire in German occupied France, an elite group of commandos battered their way through a maelstrom of bullets & incendiaries. Their boat is punctured by over a hundred shell holes, the dead & wounded lie all around them on the decks, but still their guns are blazing & still they press on..." Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality that guarantees all others". (Winston Churchill). ...

  In this visually glorious chronological history, prolific railroad historian & photographer Brian Solomon curates a selection of the world’s most significant trains & locomotives over the last two centuries. Hop aboard to see trains & locomotives at work in scenic locations throughout North America, Europe, & Asia.  Two centuries after iron behemoths first began appearing in Europe & North America, locomotives & trains continue to fascinate folks of all ages. From North American steam & electric-diesel machines designed & built by the likes of Baldwin & General Electric to state-of-the-art electric freight & commuter trains in Europe & Asia, Solomon provides a thorough look at the development of the most famous, most influential, & most technologically advanced trendsetters across more than two centuries, with photography depicting heavy hardware at work in North America, Europe, & Asia. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780760389331 •†Author:   Brian Solomon ... ...

Anthology of short excerpts from the writings of more than 50 famous literary & historical figures on the subject of railways & rail journeys around the world
- Bill Bryson, Agatha Christie, William Dalrymple, Peter Fleming, Kenneth Grahame among many others.
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When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis & their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go & live in a small cottage in the country. The children seek solace in the nearby railway station, & make friends with Perks the Porter & the Station Master himself. ...

When their father is accused of being a spy, Roberta, Peter & Phyllis are forced to move to a house in the country with their mother. Though they miss their father, they come to love their new home & have many exciting adventures. Then, with the help of an Old Gentleman, they prove their father's innocence & the family is reunited at last. ...

Premier quality jigsaw puzzle, designed & made in the UK. Railway Children
- The Brampton Collection. Part of the BIG 500 range.
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