Questo volume raccoglie fotografie e descrizioni di oltre duecento fari da tutto il mondo, che siano ancora in funzione o in disuso; da quelli europei del diciottesimo secolo ai più recenti, da quelli arroccati su isolette deserte ad altri che indicano porti affollati, da quelli posti in luoghi celebri come la prigione di Alcatraz a quelli che si trovano in regioni sconosciute.
On 14 April 1912, less than a week into a transatlantic trip from Southampton to New York, the largest luxury cruise liner in the world struck an iceberg off the coast of Labrador, causing the hull to buckle. The massive 50,000 ton ship hailed as 'unsinkable' was soon slipping into the cold Atlantic Ocean.
With 200 outstanding colour photographs, Rail Journeys takes the reader to some of the most historic, spectacular and remotest locations in the world, places where trains still offer romantic and astounding experiences of rail travel at its best.
Illustrated with more than 200 photographs, Abandoned Train Stations provides a fascinating pictorial journey through the little-known remnants of rail transport infrastructure from every part of the world, from grand terminus buildings to rusting tracks in the wilderness.
Battleships features 52 of the greatest warships to have sailed in the last 500 years. Each entry includes a description of the ship's development and history, a colour profile, key features and specifications. Packed with more than 200 illustrations, the book is a colourful guide for the naval warfare enthusiast.
Passionately argues for a shift from the predominant legacy thinking that struggles with our greatest challenges to a regenerative and collaborative mindset within leaders. Humanity is at a fork in the road so new, creative, and urgent leadership is essential.
Aircraft Carriers features 52 of the most significant flat tops and amphibious assault ships built since the 1920s until the present day. Each entry includes a brief description of the ship's development and history, a colour profile view or cutaway, key features and specifications.
Features the most significant submarines ever built, with each entry including a description of the submarine's development and history, a colour profile or cutaway, key features and specifications and packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs.
This installment continues a thrilling series that blends mythology, history, and adventure into a fast-paced narrative. Readers can expect intense action sequences and cinematic storytelling that deepens the lore and character development, making it a captivating read for fans of the genre.
