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London
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A Ammonite
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This comprehensive memento is a visual guide to the city's pomp
& pageantry, celebrations, carnivals & more. This title
features more than 500 photographs from the vast archives of the
Press Association. One of the world's great cities, Britain's
capital has long been an icon not only for the seven million
inhabitants who live and work there, but also for the many visitors
who flock to the metropolis from nationwide and abroad. With the
majestic River Thames flowing through its heart, London is home to
the Royal Family, hub of finance, seat of government, a centre for
the arts and host to several international sporting events. This
book forms a tour of the city's historic streets of medieval and
classical architecture, sumptuous palaces and distinctive bridges.
It captures the rich characters of Soho and Chinatown, London's
quaint squares and verdant parks, the vibrant West End, world-class
restaurants, the ubiquitous London pub, fine museums and art
galleries and the stadia that host sporting spectacles. This
comprehensive tourist memento is a visual guide to the city's pomp
and pageantry, celebrations, carnivals and glittering night life,
as well as to the rich mix of diverse cultures that nevertheless
exude a unique character, all revealed in more than 500 photographs
hand-picked from the vast archives of the Press Association.
The Forth Rail Bridge is one of the world's great engineering
feats, and one of its most well-known. When it opened in 1890, the
cantilevered bridge had one of the world's longest spans, at 541
metres. Its distinctive and innovative design marks it as an
important milestone in bridge construction during the period when
railways came to dominate long-distance land travel. Spanning the
estuary of one of the country's great rivers, the Forth Bridge
revolutionised travel within Scotland, and it continues to carry
and freight more than 130 years after its official opening. This
view of the Forth Rail Bridge features the Gresley A4 Class Pacific
Plover locomotive and was painted by Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) for
British Railways in 1952. Cuneo withstood gales of over 50 mph as
he sketched the scene from a girder above the track.
The eagerly anticipated follow-up to The Atlas of Beauty – showcases
inspiring stories alongside a stunning new collection of photographs of
women from around the world
‘True beauty lies in the sum of our qualities, used for positive
purposes. In other words, using your power for the good’
This new book delves deeper into the stories behind the captivating
images that have made Mihaela Noroc an online sensation. With 500
portraits from over 60 countries, including Japan, India, Peru, Namibia
and the United States, The Power of Women is a celebration of courage,
resilience and beauty in all its forms.
Dive deep into the world of sharks, the most fascinating and
misunderstood marine animals on the planet, in this stunning new
edition of The Shark Handbook, written by Shark Week expert, Dr.
Greg Skomal. Did you know that a whale shark's spots are as unique
as a fingerprint? Or that sharks can go into a trance when flipped
upside down? Or that the Megallodon's mouth was 6 feet across? With
The Shark Handbook, jump into brand new facts about these fierce
sea creatures! Explore all of the orders of sharks, such as: -
Ground sharks - Great white sharks - Mackerel sharks - Carpet
sharks - and more! Learn about over 400 profiles of every shark in
existence, from the first sharks living about 445 million years ago
to the ones lurking in the ocean deep today. Starring spectacular,
full-color photography that makes these jaw-dropping sharks come to
life, this is the perfect gift for the shark enthusiast in your
life. Dr. Greg Skomal, PhD is an experienced aquarist and Marine
Fisheries Biologist at Martha's Vineyard Fisheries, Division of
Marine Fisheries, Massachusetts. He's been keeping saltwater
aquariums since childhood and has shared his extensive knowledge
with viewers of National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, NBC's
Today, and other media.
From ice storms to fire rainbows, this is an A to Z guide to the
earth's spectacular weather phenomena. Each entry has been crafted
by experts at The Royal Meteorological Society, and many are
illustrated with dramatic imagery from their annual Weather
Photographer of the Year competition. As well as providing precise
scientific and geographic detail, the entries often reveal the
folklore that surrounds certain weather events and how they have
affected human culture.
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Muskegon
(Paperback)
Norma Lewis, Christine Nyholm
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This guidance covers the practical application of photogrammetry in
recording cultural heritage, with particular reference to structure
from motion (SfM) techniques. Our audience for this document
includes survey contractors, archaeological contractors, voluntary
organisations and specialists. Photogrammetric image acquisition
and processing, until recently requiring a considerable investment
in hardware and software, are now possible at a fraction of their
former cost. This has led to a huge increase in the use of
photogrammetry in cultural heritage recording. The skills required
to apply the techniques successfully and accurately are discussed,
and background information on how various parts of the process work
is provided so that better results can be achieved through better
understanding. Photogrammetry is characterised by its versatility,
and is applicable over a wide range of scales, from landscapes to
small objects. The particular requirements needed at these
different scales are outlined, and both imaging techniques and
useful ancillary equipment are described. The different types of
outputs are discussed, including their suitability for further
interrogation using a range of established analytical techniques
and the presentation options available. A range of case studies
illustrates the application of photogrammetry across a variety of
projects that broadly reflect the areas discussed in the text. This
document is one of a number of Historic England technical advice
documents on how to survey historic places.
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