In this George Mackay Browns first collection of short stories the themes he would develop over his career are set out
- an obsession
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This is the story of electric street railway trolleybus & light rail vehicle transit in Canada's western city of Calgary Alberta. Calgary was founded in 1875 when the North West Mounted Police established a new fort
- Fort Calgary. A big boost for the city came eight years later when the Canadian Pacific Railway
- building westward to the Pacific
- reached the Bow River in 1883. Calgary became an important centre for Canadian Pacific operations & has since become the railway's headquarters location. By 1909 Calgary boasted a population of 30 000 people. In July of that year the Calgary Electric Railway began operations with two cars sixteen employees & three miles of track. The system quickly grew & the following year became known as the Calgary Municipal Railway. Through its forty years of street railway service Calgary acquired passenger cars from such well-known Canadian builders as Ottawa Car Manufacturing Company Preston Car & Coach Company & the Canadian Car & Foundry. In addition the system's roster included used cars from several sources in the United States. Totalling 113 cars in all
- plus a scenic car
- it has been a daunting task to secure photos for this book. Many superb images have been discovered illustrating the operation of streetcars in different sections of the city. There are over 150 streetcar photos. Finding trolleybus photographs has been a challenge as well but the authors have succeeded in gathering a fine selection representing all classes of 'trackless trolley' coaches purchased new & acquired used from other US systems. You'll see streetcars & trolleybuses operating in the city centre in the rural suburbs & in residential neighbourhoods. Coverage of today's modern rail transit cars is outstanding. Now called 'light rail vehicles' all classes of these LRVs are represented operating in all seasons & over most portions of the system illustrating the many varied & unique Calgary urban environments. Rich carefully composed black & white photos are rounded out with a fine showing of subjects in colour. There's a variety of photos to interest everyone with an interest in the development of Calgary as a city: the construction of ' The Bay' early scenes in Bowness Park & some views of the streetcars serving seemingly unpopulated fields that today are thriving subdivisions. Whether you are a railway enthusiast or simply interested in Calgary's history you will find this account of Calgary's Electric Transit" a fascinating informative & enjoyable reading experience."




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For someone who didnt intend to wreck the solar systems fragile balance of power Jim Holden did a pretty good job of it. While Earth & Mars have stopped shooting each other the core alliance is shattered. The outer planets & the Belt are uncertain in their new
- possibly temporary
- autonomy. Then on one of Jupiters moons a single super-soldier attacks slaughtering soldiers of Earth & Mars indiscriminately & reigniting the war. The race is on to discover whether this is the vanguard of an alien army or if the danger lies closer to home.

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For someone who didnt intend to wreck the solar systems fragile balance of power Jim Holden did a pretty good job of it. While Earth & Mars have stopped shooting each other the core alliance is shattered. The outer planets & the Belt are uncertain in their new
- possibly temporary
- autonomy. Then on one of Jupiters moons a single super-soldier attacks slaughtering soldiers of Earth & Mars indiscriminately & reigniting the war. The race is on to discover whether this is the vanguard of an alien army or if the danger lies closer to home.

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Thirty years have passed since eleven-year-old Paul Tracy watched his troubled father Warren a pitcher for the New York Mets clash with his childhood hero the Cubs golden-boy Joe Castle in a contest from which no winners emerged. Now the news that his father is dying brings the memory of that day flooding back. Deciding that its time to face up to what really happened on that baseball field in 1973 father & son make their way to Calico Rock Arkansas where either redemption or rejection awaits them. ...

Calico Road runs through a tiny Lancashire hamlet up on the edge of the moors miles from anywhere. Its folk are an independent breed
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California s nickname Golden State dates from its Wild West mining era. But on sunny days when the coastal fog lifts it might just as well describe California s more than 1100 miles of Pacific beaches. Sara Benson Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 8 authors 75+ beaches 100 maps 102 wineries Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps Comprehensive planning tools Best of the Golden State feature In-depth background Disneyland Trip Planner ...

When Lara Richards jets off to glamorous California the last thing shes expecting is to find her old friend Helen transformed from a clipboard-clasping frump into a shimmering surf goddess. The secret of her blissful new life? The mysterious California Club. So the offer of guest membership
- one wish guaranteed to come true by the end of their stay is one Lara & her friends cant resist. Could this be Laras chance to win her best friend Elliots heart after ten years of longing? Or does the fact that hes travelling with his brand new fiancee mean that Lara will have to come up with a new dream...?
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Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning. 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes & places of interest are highlighted
- ideal for touring holidays. Comprehensive index. Contains city maps of Los Angeles & San Francisco. The map scale is 1: 800 000.
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Discover the freedom of the open road. " Napa Valley: Discover the finest wine tours & fresh local food Yosemite: Get back to nature on this stunning wilderness drive Big Sur: Experience the very best of the Pacific Coast Highway "35 amazing road trips inside " Inspirational Trip Ideas. 2-day escapes to week-long adventures See it Like a Local. Packed with regional trips & exciting detours Road Trips Made Easy. Maps detailed directions & expert advice Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is." ...