Now available in paperback this highly acclaimed book tells the compelling story of how one of Japan's biggest motorcycle manufacturers stole a Nazi rocket scientist's engine secrets from behind the Iron Curtain to conquer the world. In 1961 with the Cold War at its height East German motorcycle manufacturer MZ was using World War II rocket technology to win Grands Prix only for rider Ernst Degner to defect & sell the secrets to Suzuki while his wife & children were drugged & smuggled through the Berlin Wall. The following year Suzuki & Degner made history by winning the world title. Branded a traitor by the communists Degner suffered horrific injuries in a fiery racing accident & died in mysterious circumstances. ...

In the winter of mid-eighties two surfers are battling for supremacy at Waimea Bay home to the biggest waves in the world. Old-school & some say too old Ken Bradshaw commands respect with his fearlessness & fearsome temper. Mark Foo is the new kid on the block. Icon of the younger generation this photogenic Chinese-American wows the crowds with his lightning repertoire of cool moves. One perfect day at Sunset Beach Foo audaciously steals a wave from under Bradshaw's nose sparking a bitter feud that is to last for over ten years & end in tragedy. ...

Wizard Malvel's final Beast has reached the doors of King Hugo's Palace! Stealth the Ghost Panther lassoes victims with his tails & makes good people bad. To rescue his father Tom must capture the final piece of Amulet from Stealth's collar
- before all Avantia is turned to evil!
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This book looks back to the time when steam locomotives were the dominant form of power on the railways in the North East of England
- as they had been for over a century. But in a few short years this era had been brutally ended
- not just on British Railways but on the many private & 'industrial' lines in the area too. Richard Gaunt's evocative photographs bring back the pain of that period but also the style & the drama from steam's last few years. Shot mainly in the Darlington Sunderland & Hartlepool areas they cover not only the glamorous expresses but the seemingly endless heavy freight & shunting operations seen throughout the region & too often overlooked. This book will bring back powerful memories for those who know the area around this time but also appeal to readers with more general interests in railway matters
- & those who simply enjoy dramatic photographs of industrial scenes.


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A pictorial history of the railways around Stafford Steam Around Stafford"

Includes:: the Grand Junction

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The rip-roaring steampunk adventure for young adults continues in this exciting new story with an environmental conscience. Tim Barnabas is a submariner from the Cuttlefish a coal-fired submarine. Clara Calland is the daughter of a scientist who carries a secret formula that threatens British Imperial power. After a daring chase across the globe they have brought the secret to Westralia. Here much of Australia is simply too hot to be habitable by day. People are nocturnal living underground & working outside at night. To cross the deserts they use burrowing machines known as steam moles." With the Cuttlefish out of action her crew take jobs on these submarine like craft. Duke Malcolm of the Imperial Security Service transports Claras rebel father to a prison in Eastern Australia hoping to bait her into attempting a rescue. Clara looks to Tim for help only to find he has fled from a racist incident into the desert. She takes a steam mole in search of him. The two head to Eastern Australia where they discover an invading force with plans to take Westralia. Forced to survive in the desert they encounter the intolerance meted out to the aboriginal people. Can they save Westralia from falling under British rule? & should they?" ...

Steampunk is the fastest growing subculture around. It imagines a world in which steam is the main locomotive power driving submersibles rockets & ships across the world. & it features Victoriana time travel & adventure all elements in this wonderful new tarot. The major archetypes are the Gods of the Machine & the four suits are Airships Engines Submersibles & Leviathans. This interaction of energies offers wisdom & direction from an alternative reality but still relevant to us today. ...

Even today over 50 years after the last scheduled service was hauled by a steam locomotive in Britain many peoples abiding image of rail travel comes from that age of steam a romantic view of big muscular locomotives belching clouds of steam & smoke hauling long snaking trains through picturesque countryside to the sound of the great chuffing from the engine the thunder of the wheels on the rails & the haunting notes of the whistle. Britains railway system is the oldest in the world & British engineers pioneered the development of the steam locomotive along with iron & steel rail. Steam became the driving force of industrial expansion in the 19th century. In this book Approx. 350 photographs from the vast archives of Mirrorpix provide a nostalgic & fascinating look back at the age of steam from its heyday of the early 20th century to its demise in the 1950s & 1960s & subsequent resurrection through the work of the many railway preservation groups. ...

Using many photographs & line drawings the author takes the reader on a journey back in time to see the origins of our railway system & describes in detail how & why these lines were built & run. It

Includes:: a list of preserved railways & railway museums open to the public.

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This is a fantastic chance for you & your guest to enjoy a relaxed unhurried & civilised journey on a steam train. The steam train has been around for over 200 years moving passengers from place to place. Seeing the trains in all their glory brings a real sense of history to your day & there is always plenty to see making this a great day out. Once you arrive at the venue you will need to exchange your voucher at the ticket office for your steam train tickets. The experience varies depending on the location you choose. Some journeys are return trips whilst others are all day rover tickets & you may be able to stop off en route to explore the local area on foot. Please check exact details upon booking. Depending on the location you may be able to visit other attractions at the venue such as a steam train museum. Please note that the Cumbria location is a narrow gauge railway. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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