This stunning book is a glorious celebration of all things train and track. Packed with stunning photography, The Train Book catalogues the development of trains from early steam to diesel engines and electric locomotives, explores in detail iconic trains such as the Palace on Wheels and the Orient Express, and chronicles the social, political, and cultural backdrop against which railways were built the world over. Profiling the best loved railways and rail journeys of all time - from the Union-Pacific Railroad to the Trans-Siberian Railway - and the pioneers of train and track - from "Father of the Railways" George Stephenson to engineering legend Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Metro-maestro Fulgence Bienvenue - The Train Book is perfect for anyone with an interest in trains, locomotives, and the history of the railway.
4789 Руб.
The iconic song is now an incredible picture book! Celebrate fifty years of Cat Stevens’ timeless anthem with this joyfully illustrated picture book filled with hope, love, and the celebration of all cultures and identities. Fifty years ago Peace Train changed the world and defined a generation with its universal message of peace, hope and love between all people and cultures, and the heartfelt and heart-warming lyrics of this anthem have never been more relevant. Illustrated by the bestselling author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, Cat Stevens’ iconic ode to harmony is now for the first time a joyously illustrated picture book perfect for spreading the love and sharing its timeless message with a whole new generation. Hop on the Peace Train and join its growing group of passengers who are all ready to travel together to a better world of peace, kindness and human understanding.
1411 Руб.
Fully updated essential guide to exploring Britain by train, Railway Day Trips is ideal for anyone planning or looking for inspiration for a rail journey. From bestselling railway author Julian Holland. This pocket companion is perfect for both casual and seasoned rail travellers. Plan adventures, follow the changing landscape through the train window and discover fascinating destinations. Each journey incorporates a location map, route diagram and descriptive text on its history and geography, plus some of the highlights awaiting you at each destination. High-quality photographs illustrate every route throughout the book. Based on his extensive knowledge of British rail travel, the author reveals appealing quirks of the various routes and provides practical tips on how to make the most of your journey. 160 day trips from all over the country are featured, departing from major towns and cities and culminating at a variety of interesting destinations. This 2nd edition includes 10 new routes: • Cambridge to Ipswich • Hereford to Newport • Cardiff to Ebbw Vale • Carmarthen to Fishguard • Manchester to Southport • Sheffield to Lincoln • Middlesbrough to Newcastle • Glasgow to Perth • Edinburgh to Tweedbank • Inverness to Wick
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A beautiful treasury of railway memorabilia Journey back to the 1950s and '60s with this nostalgic look at Britain's railways in their glory days. Beautifully illustrated throughout with a unique collection of photographs, train spotting notebooks and railway ephemera. Packed with hundreds of photographs, trainspotting notebooks and ephemera. This is a vivid recollection of the whole atmosphere of the railways as the age of steam ended and diesels were introduced. Take a journey through each of the major regions, guided by bestselling author and railway expert, Julian Holland Revel in the imagery of the mighty steam engines as they ran their final schedules Savour some of the magic that trainspotters experienced during that glorious era
6055 Руб.
A toy and a book in one, this large, chunky board book comes with a wind-up toy steam train and four slot-together tracks. Children can wind up the train and place it on the tracks to see it chugging through the city, over mountains and alongside rivers until it reaches the train museum. The tracks can be used embedded in the pages of the book or slotted together to make one giant train track. A fantastic gift for young train enthusiasts.
3936 Руб.
Read the book that inspired the hit DreamWorks film How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. With exclusive content, including Viking facts and a sneak peek of The Wizards of Once! Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan throne - but most of the time Hiccup feels like a very ordinary boy, finding it hard to be a Hero. In the first How to Train Your Dragon book Hiccup must lead ten novices in their initiation into the Hairy Hooligan Tribe. They have to train their dragons or be Banished from the tribe For Ever! But what if Hiccup's dragon resembles an ickle brown bunny with wings? And has No Teeth? The Seadragonus Giganticus Maximus is stirring and wants to devour every Viking on the Isle of Berk… Can Hiccup save the tribe - and become a Hero?
1349 Руб.
Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are The Famous Five - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks! In book seven, the Famous Five investigate spook trains in the dead of night. The trains seem to vanish into thin air, but where do they go? The Five discover an unusual underground tunnel system and a secret train-service. If they follow the tracks, will they solve the mystery? Fantastic new cover art by Laura Ellen Anderson will draw young readers into this accessible timeless classic.
1436 Руб.
Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks! In book seven, the Famous Five investigate spook trains in the dead of night. The trains seem to vanish into thin air, but where do they go? The Five discover an unusual underground tunnel system and a secret train-service. If they follow the tracks, will they solve the mystery? Fantastic new cover art by Laura Ellen Anderson will draw young readers into this accessible timeless classic.
1382 Руб.
Каталожный номер MOVLP278, MOVLP278, MOVLP278, Формат 2LP, Лейбл MUSIC ON VINYLA1 Miles Runs The Voodoo Down 10:26A2 Sanctuary 3:58A3 It's About That Time / The Theme 9:40B1 Directions 7:30B2 Bitches Brew 10:09C1 It's About That Time 6:17C2 Sanctuary 1:10C3 Spanish Key 8:15C4 The Theme 2:10Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone - Gary BartzBass - Dave HollandDrums - Jack DeJohnetteElectric Piano - Chick CoreaOrgan - Keith JarrettPercussion - Airto MoreiraProducer - Teo MaceroProducer - Steve BerkowitzProducer - Michael Cuscuna, Richard SeidelTrumpet - Miles DavisWritten By - Miles Davis
6300 Руб.
When it comes to death, is there ever a best case scenario? In this disarmingly witty book, Julian Barnes confronts our unending obsession with the end. He reflects on what it means to miss God, whether death can be good for our careers and why we eventually turn into our parents. Barnes is the perfect guide to the weirdness of the only thing that binds us all. Selected from the book Nothing to be Frightened Of by Julian Barnes.
749 Руб.
Join Spot on a train trip in this shaped board book with a brilliant train sound! Choo Choo! Spot and Grandma have been on a day trip, and now it's time to take the train home. What will they see on the journey? Join Spot on his adventure by reading the story, and then play with the train-shaped book. You can press the button to bring it to life with real train sounds for added fun! Spot is the fun-first friend for new experiences, early learning, and stories you can play with.
1882 Руб.
Celebrate the heyday of passenger rail travel around Britain with this beautiful Times railway book. Take a journey back to the boom time for Britain’s railways, through a unique collection of fascinating stories, photographs, posters and railway ephemera. Leading railway author Julian Holland tells the story of an evocative period in Britain’s railway history – gone forever but never forgotten. Explore a century of rail travel in Britain, covering three important periods: Late 19th century to 1922. The zenith of Britain’s railways, with 120 companies operating 1923 to 1947. Railway companies are grouped into the ‘Big Four’ 1948 to 1994. Nationalization heralds the era of British Railways The Golden Years of Rail Travel is the perfect gift for all rail enthusiasts.
5623 Руб.
Meet Gary the bear - he just can't stop chatting! A laugh-out-loud-funny story about friendship and understanding. Gary the bear is a chatterbox, but when nobody wants to listen he sets sail in search of new friends. Soon Gary arrives on an island full of birds . . . the problem is they don't understand a word of Bear! Gary has to learn that words are not the only way to communicate and make new friends. This sunny and bright picture book is bursting with energy and humour.
1732 Руб.
The definitive visual history of the train and the railways - in its second edition This stunning book is a glorious celebration of all things train and track. Packed with stunning photography, The Train Book catalogues the development of trains from early steam to diesel engines and electric locomotives, explores in detail iconic trains such as the Palace on Wheels and the Orient Express, and chronicles the social, political, and cultural backdrop against which railways were built the world over. Profiling the best loved railways and rail journeys of all time - from the Union-Pacific Railroad to the Trans-Siberian Railway - and the pioneers of train and track - from "Father of the Railways" George Stephenson to engineering legend Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Metro-maestro Fulgence Bienvenue - The Train Book is perfect for anyone with an interest in trains, locomotives, and the history of the railway.
4825 Руб.
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan throne - but most of the time Hiccup feels like a very ordinary boy, finding it hard to be a Hero. In the first How to Train Your Dragon book Hiccup must lead ten novices in their initiation into the Hairy Hooligan Tribe. They have to train their dragons or be banished from the tribe for ever! But what if Hiccup's dragon resembles an ickle brown bunny with wings? And has no teeth? The Seadragonus Giganticus Maximus is stirring and wants to devour every Viking on the Isle of Berk... Can Hiccup save the tribe - and become a Hero?
1645 Руб.
When it comes to death, is there ever a best case scenario? In this disarmingly witty book, Julian Barnes confronts our unending obsession with the end. He reflects on what it means to miss God, whether death can be good for our careers and why we eventually turn into our parents. Barnes is the perfect guide to the weirdness of the only thing that binds us all. Selected from the book Nothing to be Frightened Of by Julian Barnes VINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS.
570 Руб.