A classic work of religious hagiography, exploring the lives and legends of the saints as celebrated in the Roman Catholic Church.
The memoir recounts Dr. Will Adams' diverse life journey, highlighting his childhood experiences, pursuit of education, and various careers. From teaching ballroom dancing to inventing board games and leading a band, Adams shares engaging stories that reflect his passions and the lessons learned throughout his first hundred years.
A TIMES BEST BUSINESS BOOK OF 2022'A gripping story about a great British brand' Jeremy VineLightweight, compact, and now, electric: the cityscape has been forever changed by the addition of the Brompton bike, with its distinctive style and clever folding design.For over forty years, the Brompton's modular design has remained virtually unchanged. It has stood not only the test of time but every financial crash since 1976, Brexit, and COVID-19, not to mention every other risk which any business faces. Where, then, did this ingenious feat of engineering come from? Who were the minds behind it? And how did a small company grow to become one of the biggest cycling brand names in the world?This is not only the first look behind the scenes at Brompton Bicycle Ltd, but a masterclass in entrepreneurship, manufacturing, and scaling a business.
A celebration of Coventry's rich heritage and identity - its special events, achievements, people, industry and landmarks.
Explore the Warwickshire town of Stratford-upon-Avon in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.
A beautifully photographed selection of 50 of Northamptonshire's most fascinating features, both natural and man-made.
There were several hundred classes of steam locomotive in action during the BR era and, although large numbers were preserved, many classes were withdrawn with no examples saved for preservation and restoration - effectively, that means they have now become extinct. This book is a comprehensive tribute to the steam locomotive classes that have been lost to our railway heritage.
A breathtaking thriller which weaves history and religion with action, adventure and apocalypse...
Ein Paradies im Ozean. Ein Schatz von unfassbarem Wert. Ein Geheimnis, das Vergangenheit und Zukunft ändert. Vor der Küste Madagaskars taucht Unterwasser-Archäologe Daniel Knox nach einem Schatz. Das Schiff soll zur sagenumwobenen Flotte von Admiral Zheng He gehört haben. An Bord: unfassbare Reichtümer. Tatsächlich findet die Crew Münzen und chinesisches Porzellan. Doch kurz darauf erhält Knox eine besorgniserregende Nachricht: Emilia Kirkpatrick, seine engste Vertraute, ist im nahegelegenen Naturschutzgebiet Eden verschwunden. Auch von ihrem Vater fehlt jede Spur. Eine Entführung? Gemeinsam mit Emilias Schwester begibt sich Knox auf die Suche. Beinahe zu spät erkennen sie, dass Eden mit seinen paradiesischen Korallenriffen und traumhaften Landschaften zahlreiche Gefahren birgt. Und ein wahrhaft tödliches Geheimnis ...