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Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest
The Spitfire a " there have been many hundreds, maybe even
thousands, of books written about this beautiful R.J Mitchell
designed, elliptically winged areoplane. But there has yet to be a
book published, which has focused solely on the lesser-known
two-seat variant of graceful Spitfirea |Until now! In two-seater
spitfires, Greg Davis, John Sanderson and Peter Arnold trace the
history of this iconic aircraft a " from its initial design through
to those still taking to the skies today.
This is a 2017 updated version of the second edition and, for those
who have only the first edition published in 2013, this one is well
worth adding. It is the complete story of the bus from the pledge
made by Boris Johnson as part of his 2008 Mayoral election campaign
up to the final order and the end of conductors. Updated with
almost twice the number of pages, new information and over 300
illustrations, this book covers the subject in the in-depth way you
expect of vehicle histories from Capital Transport.
Praise for Dino Days Octane Magazine - An entertaining and very
personal account - wonderful anecdotes and very relatable
adventures. Ferrari Owners Club magazine - A great read - the GBP30
asking price is a bargain. Classic Car weekly Newspaper - Focuses
on much more than just the baby Ferraris. Interesting anecdotes and
an engaging read. Classic and Sportscar Magazine - This enthusiast
tome is anecdotal, affectionate and honest with a quality feel that
belies the price tag. Dino Days reveals the realities of classic
car ownership and it focuses on an icon of the classic car world,
the Ferrari Dino. Dino Days tells the exploits of Phill Brigstock
and those of his family over the past 50 years, having owned around
200 Classic Cars between them. Watch out for James Bond, a
Lamborghini Miura related to the Italian Job film and an exploding
Lotus. Dino Days also tells the story of Enzo Ferraris true love,
his first born son, Dino and the beautiful and iconic cars that
carry that name. This book is aimed at the casual reader who has
cast an envious and enquiring glance when a classic car passes by.
Dino Days brings the reality of Classic car ownership to life,
culminating in a road trip to Maranello in Italy, the home of
Ferrari, whilst meeting several Dino owners along the way. Phill is
also a member of the Sporting Bears - a driving charity which has
raised over GBP2.3 million for Childrens causes, by giving the
public "Dream Rides" in interesting cars at events across the UK in
exchange for a small donation and all profits from Dino Days will
be donated to the Sporting bears. Dino Days has a wealth of over
300 photos going back to the 1970's and ends with a look at what
the future may hold for the world of classic cars. See Dino Days
videos - go to You Tube, then type Dino Days Ferrari".
Discover 200 amazing train journeys around the world to inspire your next big adventure! From luxury services such as southeast Asia's Eastern and Oriental Express to the scenic Rocky Mountaineer line in Canada; thrilling high-speed escapes in Japan to Switzerland's iconic Glacier Express, Epic Train Trips of the World offers an unforgettable window into railway travel with page after page of inspiring green getaways to feed your wanderlust. Inside Epic Train Trips of the World: 50 fascinating first-person stories of world-famous and lesser-known railway routes from seasoned train travellers including Oliver Smith, Monisha Rajesh, Shafik Meghji and more
Includes 150 further suggestions for out-of-this-world adventures by train
Select your perfect rail experience from three categories: Everyday, Luxury and Epic
Each route features a handy map, stunning photography and a factbox to help readers plan their next railway escape
Beautiful and vibrant hardback book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross Murray
Featured train journeys include: Africa - The Blue Train (South Africa), Cairo - Luxor (Egypt), Nairobi - Mombasa (Kenya); Americas - Hiram Bingham (Peru), Sunset Limited (US), Yukon and White Star (Canada); Asia - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (India), Death Railway (Thailand), Alishan Forest (Taiwan); Europe - Bernina Express (Switzerland), The Douro (Portugal); Milan - Rome (Italy); Oceania - Indian Pacific (Australia), Trans-Alpine (New Zealand), Kuranda Scenic (Australia) Continuing the collectible Lonely Planet Epic series comes this thrilling exploration of the world's greatest railway journeys - the perfect gift or self-purchase for railfans and anyone who loves to travel along the tracks.
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