From the 1920s through the depressive 30s their revival & popularity in the early post-war period & subsequent withdrawal from main line service in the 1960s. Produced on heavyweight art paper the book

Includes:: a huge range of illustrations & photographs depicting the distinctive exteriors & interiors of the best known vehicles built for the Pullman Car Company. Alongside these are many rare builders' photographs showing the methods of construction design innovations including marquetry schemes carpets moquettes & other furnishings. Other information

Includes:: train formations disposal data & an impressive colour section. The author has worked tirelessly to compile a fabulous range of surviving material gathered from throughout the British Isles to reflect the very best of railway travel. Here in glorious detail the reader may glimpse the stunning interiors decorated in styles ranging from Renaissance & Georgian to elements of Art Deco & Modern. An extensive sequence of informative history details each batch of 'K' types built from 1923 to 1927 prior to the advent of the all-steel Pullman car. Captured here is all the glamour & charm associated with the cars complemented by readable enthusiastic & well-researched text much of which has not previously been published before. Building upon the success of Pullman Profile Number 1
- The 12-Wheel Cars this latest volume in the series is certain not to disappoint. Over the decades the mood & style aboard trains may have changed but our fascination for luxury travel lingers. Any admirer of Pullman trains will be unable to resist the temptation to feast their eyes on this outstanding collection faithfully recreating what has already gone recalling the excitement & style of travelling by train.




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This is the third book in Antony Ford's acclaimed series on Pullman cars. This title is another beautifully printed volume produced on heavyweight art paper &

Includes:: illustrations & drawings. Also included are plans showing the second version of the renowned & well-remembered all-steel Pullman car. Introduced in the years prior to World War 2 many of these vehicles remained in frontline service right up to the end of locomotive-hauled Pullman trains in the United Kingdom & as such have developed a rightful following. Fortunately a limited number survive in preservation. As with the previous volumes in this series much attention has been paid to detail the interior design paneling & of course the famous Pullman table lamps. A worthy addition to the series & a must have for any rail & transport enthusiast.

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In this lavishly illustrated book No. 1 in a series here for the first time is the full record of the luxury British 12 Wheel ...

This is the fourth book in the very popular & highly acclaimed Pullman Profile series which as with all the other titles is a meticulously researched & beautifully presented work covering the famed Brighton Belle trains as well as the slightly less well known 'PUL' sets. There is much new information in this book & it covers the rationale behind the design build & their operation in service. Antony Ford has gone to great lengths to secure previously unseen material as well as recounting the stories from many of the regular travellers who used the service. Although this is the fourth book in the series it will stand well on its own. ...

This is Charles Bukowski's brilliant fantastical pastiche of a detective story. Packed with wit invention & Bukowski's trademark lowlife adventures it is the final novel of one of the most enjoyable & influential cult writers of the last century. Nicky Belane private detective & career alcoholic is a troubled man. He is plagued not just by broads booze lack of cash & a raging ego but also by the surreal jobs he's been hired to do. Not only has been hired to track down French classical author Celine
- who's meant to be dead
- but he's also supposed to find the elusive Red Sparrow
- which may or may not be real.


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The stories in Julian Barnes long-awaited third collection are attuned to rhythms & currents: of the body of love & sex illness & death connections & conversations. A divorcee falls in love with a mysterious European waitress; a widower relives a favourite holiday; two writers rehearse familiar arguments; a couple bond fall out & bond again over flowers & vegetable patches. & at a series of evenings at Phil & Joannas the topics of conversation range from the environment to the Britishness of marmalade from toilet graffiti to smoking as we witness the guests lives in flux. Ranging from the domestic to the extraordinary from the vineyards of Italy to the English seaside in winter the stories in Pulse resonate & spark. ...

Jacqueline Wilson calls Jeans books Funny funky feisty
- & fantastic reads" & Pumpkin Pie is no exception especially now its
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A story focusing on friendship & sharing. Cat Duck & Squirrel live in an old white cabin. Every day Cat slices up some pumpkin Squirrel stirs in some water & Duck tips in some salt to make perfect pumpkin soup. Everybody seems happy until the day Duck wants to do the stirring. ...

Cat Duck & Squirrel live in an old white cabin with a pumpkin patch in the garden. Every day Cat slices up some pumpkin Squirrel stirs in some water & Duck tips in some salt to make perfect pumpkin soup. Until the day Duck wants to do the stirring.. . This is a funny rhythmical story about friendship & sharing & the first in a trio of bestselling picture books starring Cat Squirrel & Duck. ...

Cat Duck & Squirrel live in an old white cabin with a pumpkin patch in the garden. Every day Cat slices up some pumpkin Squirrel stirs in some water & Duck tips in some salt to make the perfect pumpkin soup... Until the day Duck wants to do the stirring... This is a funny rhythmical story about friendship & sharing with fabulous animal characters illustrated in glowing autumnal colours with a brilliant CD featuring music & sound effects! ...