Peter Roberts Knihy

Anglický autor podniká důkladnou exkurzi do historie automobilismu, k prvním konstrukcím na konci 19. věku a pozoruje jejich vývoj v první polovině 20. století. Zapisuje množství zajímavých podrobností, kuriózních okolností a událostí, které provázely ve světě pradědečky dnešních aut vevýrobě i při jejich běžném i závodním použití. Tvůrcem poslední, dodatečné kapitoly o našich starých vozech je Jaroslav Hausman. Reprezentativní modely jsou zvěčněny na mnoha černobílých fotografiích i na barevných snímcích

A revealing and humorous trawl through Rhondda pubs and clubs past and present, giving a fascinating, revealing insight into the sights, sounds, stories, life and characters within them. Pub Life details those pubs and clubs that are still in existence and importantly those that are sadly no more. Both are remembered and recorded here. As hubs of the Valleys community this account highlights the impact pubs and clubs had and continue to have on the local and wider community. They are more than just a place to have a drink! Sit back, put your feet up, pour yourself a drink and join us in the bar for this insightful, fun, fascinating pub crawl around the Rhondda! As Jimmy Percy would say, we're going down the pub!

Profiles six hundred species of fungi, with information on distribution, habitat, association, abundance, growth form, spore color, and edibility; and includes full-color, actual-size photographs of each as well as location maps.

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Featuring 30 prime bird-watching locations around Sydney, this guide spans from Tuggerah Lakes to Lake Illawarra and the Blue Mountains to urban sites. Each entry highlights key bird species, including rare visitors, and provides access details via public transport and road, along with amenities information. Maps enhance navigation, while a dedicated section offers insights on specific birds, their habitats, and tips for spotting them. Discover beautiful, often hidden places perfect for bird enthusiasts with this comprehensive resource.

This is the story of the classic cars, those which for many different reasons are deserving of a place in the annals of automotive history: the first cars built by Benz and Daimler at the end of the nineteenth century, the stately motors of the edwardian age, Henry Ford's Model T - 'homely as a burro and useful as a pair of shoes' - and finally, the magnificent supercars of today. Here are the great names of the past and the stories of the intrepid men to whom speed was yet another element to conquer; the first great city-to-city races and the Grands Prix of today and yesteryear. The superb, full-colour photographs record the fascinating kaleidoscope of the automobile age, the machines and the men who made them.

The book commemorates the four hundredth anniversary of Christopher Marlowe's death by bringing together various authors to examine his work. It emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, delving into dramaturgy, textual criticism, and biographical insights. This exploration highlights Marlowe's lasting impact on literature and theater, offering a comprehensive look at his contributions and the context of his life and times.