Our world has been transformed beyond recognition particularly in the twentieth century & so were our lives & our aspirations. Throughout JAMES MAYS MAGNIFICENT MACHINES James May explores the iconic themes of the past hundred years: flight space travel television mechanised war medicine computers electronic music skyscrapers electronic espionage & much more. But he also reveals the hidden story behind why some inventions like the Zeppelin the hovercraft or the Theremin struggled to make their mark. He examines the tipping points
- when technologies such as the car or the internet became unstoppable
- & gets up close to the nuts & bolt of remarkable inventions. Packed with surprising statistics & intriguing facts this is the ideal book for anyone who wants to know how stuff works & why some stuff didnt make it.

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For at least two decades now modern man has been on the brink of a crisis. Persuaded by both the post-feminist political landscape & his representation in the popular media to remodel himself as an endearingly hopeless halfwit he now exists only as an object of pity. James & his happy band of brothers (plus a few women but we try to edit them out) are engaged on a quest to lead maledom to a broad sunlit upland strewn with slim books of English verse & neatly stacked with correctly sharpened tools arranged in descending size order. From here they confront the mysteries of romance & fashion the cult of mens cooking & the daunting underworld of hardcore DIY. Read it & remember that as a chap your first duty is to be dependable. & then you can have a pint. ...

After his ambitious project to create a 1/1 scale Spitfire James May returns to the brand synonymous with model kits to learn more about Airfix. Over the years Airfix's range has included figures trains trackside accessories military vehicles engines rockets sailing ships warships liners vintage cars performance cars motorcycles spaceships & more available in many different scales & for different skill levels. Modern kits are increasingly accurate & minutely detailed as precision mouldings & sophisticated techniques & materials have meant scale modelling is truly a 21st century hobby
- but with more than half a century of heritage. James raids the Airfix archives & uncovers a wealth of nostalgic imagery. He also looks at Airfix's greatest kits the history of the Spitfire in plastic & enters the world of modellers discovering it has come a long way since his childhood memories of gluey fingers fiddly decals & busted propellers.
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Includes:: foreword by Carl Fogarty. James Whitham universally popular & one of motorcycle racing's

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Whether it's a window box of homegrown saffron your very own kiwi vine or a mini green tea plantation on your patio TV botanist & best-selling author James Wong proves that 'growing your own' can be so much more exciting than spuds sprouts & swede. Breaking free from the 'dig for victory' time warp of allotment staples James reveals the vast array of 21st century crops that will flourish outdoors even in our blustery North Atlantic climate
- no greenhouse necessary. From goji berries to food-mile free sweet potatoes James' revolutionary approach to edible gardening will show you how to grow cook & eat all manner of superfood crops that are just as easy (if not easier) & far more exciting to grow than the 'ration book' favourites. Inspiring fun & full of plant know-how this book is set to revolutionise the whole concept of 'growing your own' for newbie growers to seasoned allotment veterans alike. You'll never look at your garden the same way again!
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Jamie Does"...is Jamies Oliver personal celebration of amazing food from six very different countries. Cheap short-haul flights & long weekend getaways have become increasingly popular & within a few short hours of the UK there are new & exciting worlds of food waiting to be discovered as Jamie finds out. Each chapter focusses on a different city or region
- Marrakesh Athens Venice Andalucia Stockholm & the Midi Pyrenees region of France. Classic recipes sit alongside new dishes that Jamie learns along the way. Alongside each recipe there is a beautiful photograph of the finished dish as well as incredible reportage shots of Jamies experiences in each country. Jamie Oliver says: The food Ive embraced on each trip is a mixture of what you could call the cliched star dishes
- the many tagines of Morocco the flamboyant paellas of Spain the comforting risottos from Italy & the zingy fresh flavours of a classic Greek salad
- & the recipes that Ive been inspired to make after walking through the markets & soaking up the vibes of each place. What youll find in " Jamie Does"...is fun optimistic escapist food you can actually cook & enjoy in your own home. " There is only one Jamie Oliver. Great to watch. Great to cook". (Delia Smith). Jamie Olivers career started as a chef at the River Cafe where he was quickly spotted by the television company that made him famous as " The Naked Chef". He has since published a huge range of bestselling cookery books including " The Naked Chef" " The Return of the Naked Chef" " Happy Days with the Naked Chef" " Jamies Kitchen" " Jamies Dinners" " Jamies Ministry of Food" " Cook with Jamie" " Jamie at Home" " Jamies Italy" " Jamies Great Britain" " Jamies 30 Minute Meals" & " Jamies 15-Minute Meals"."


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Jamie Foreman is one of Britain's most iconic actors. He is also the son of Britain's most notorious gangster Freddie Foreman. Jamie's life has been anything but ordinary. Right from the start his world was one of contrast & contradiction: he grew up surrounded by London's criminal elite living by their code of honor & respect yet he himself was brought up to be a straight goer." The backdrop of his home life was to differ greatly from his time at school as at seven years old Jamie found himself in the unlikely surroundings of a boarding school. The happiness of his family & school life was snatched from Jamie when his father was sentenced to ten years in prison for his involvement in the killing of Jack " The Hat" Mc Vitie. The subsequent years saw Jamie without the father he adored & the whole family was put under enormous strain. At 14 Jamie decided that his passion was for acting & having been encouraged by Barbara Windsor he discovered yet another new environment at the Italia Conti Stage School. Jamie thrived in the acting world & was soon enjoying success on both stage & screen. By the time of his dad's release from prison Jamie had carved a "straight" career for himself--but after years apart there was plenty of lost time to make up for. Soon he was dividing his time between acting & assisting with Freddie's "business." Whether on the streets or on the stage there was never a dull moment; Jamie was living life at 100 miles an hour & loving it. Before long though life took a surprising turn when a drug deal his father was heavily involved in went tragically wrong & he was forced to go on the run to America with his dad which marked the start of a whole new adventure." ...

Welcome to the exciting food lifestyle & travel magazine from Jamie Oliver. Each issue is packed with easy reliable & enticing recipes inspiring photography & the best food & drink stories from around the globe. Published ten times a year the magazine is a slice of Jamie's world
- within its 120-plus pages you can find out what interests him try out the recipes that excite him meet the people who inspire him. So go on share the passion! Please remember to provide your own address for delivery even if you are buying this as a gift.
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By the age of eight Jamie Oliver was already cooking in his parents pub & restaurant in Essex. From Westminster Catering College he went straight to the apron strings of Antonio Carluccio as his head pastry chef. Spotted in the kitchens of The River Cafe" Jamies cheeky chappy image won him his own TV series " The Naked Chef" by the tender age of 22. A monster advertising deal with Sainsburys was soon to follow allowing Jamie & his mates
- strewn through his series as effortlessly as he chucked herbs on his easy dishes
- to come into our sitting rooms several times a night. We watched him marry his sweetheart become a father twice & chewed our fingernails with Jools in " Jamies School Dinners" willing him to come home more often. His latest campaign " Jamies Fowl Dinners" highlights the animal welfare implications for chickens of our constant demand for cheap food. The story of Jamie Oliver is the story of a culinary revolution. Speaking to people at the very heart of this revolution from chefs & food stars to politicians & media commentators Gilly Smith asks if it was Jamie who struck the match or whether it was simply time to turn up the heat under a world finally ready to feed itself."

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This handy storage tin is a place for anything & everything. Its quirky vintage design combined with its considerable size make this tin a great addition to any kitchen. Features include: large all-purpose storage tin & a mini wooden scooping spoon. ...