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The town of Arklow has a long and proud seafaring tradition. Many local families have been involved in maritime businesses and it was in 1966 that the Hall and Tyrrell...

Provides the first detailed account of the development of these services, from the very early days of paddle steamers right up to the introduction of Spirit of Tasmania III in...

She was the first female to graduate from a U.S. maritime or military academy and the first to be licensed as a master mariner. This lively memoir reveals why Dempsey...

This new publication from Michael Belafi offers some truly intriguing content. Photographs of the mighty Zeppelin at all stages of development feature in a publication that aims to chart the...

Tugs and their development over the past 150 years are described in this book and it particularly looks at the past 20 years with emphasis on the use of tugs...

Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author Sharyl Attkisson exposes the corruption that has ruled the pharmaceutical industry for decades. Through blatant lies, deep cover-ups, and high-level...

First paperback edition of Reidy's comedic memoir, describing his successful career as a drugs salesman during the launching of Viagra"

A visual history of high-speed trains. Hop aboard this fascinating journey through the early days of railway trains to the modern day superfast Maglevs which can reach speeds of 600km/h....

This essential guide shows aspiring entrepreneurs how to bring a fashion business idea to life from forming a legal entity and writing a business plan, to organizing a structure, scaling...

This second edition of John Forester's handbook for transportation policy makers and bicycling advocates has been rewritten to reflect changes of the last decade. It includes new chapters on European...

David Marshall's beautiful colour illustrations, teamed with Bruce Harris's riveting storytelling, make these true-life adventure stories an inspired reading experience

This text interweaves biographical snapshots of GNU project founder Richard Stallman with the political, social and economic history of the free software movement. Starting with how it all began -...

The brilliant autobiography from the 'saviour of Nike' If you're a sneaker head, you know him as the Savior of Nike. If you've watched Air you saw Matt Damon's portrayal...

Marketing Fashion is a practical guide to the fundamental principles of marketing, branding and promotion, from creating a customer profile to developing a brand identity. The book explains key concepts...

Perfect for readers of Women in Clothes , this beautifully designed philosophical guide to fashion explores art, literature, and film to uncover the hidden meaning of a well-chosen wardrobe. We...

An evocative exploration of the origins and impact of one of our most intimate and essential possessions Linen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool- through the stories of these five fabrics, Sofi...

An insider reveals what can-and does-go wrong when companies shift production to China In this entertaining behind-the-scenes account, Paul Midler tells us all that is wrong with our effort to...

THE SUNDAY TIME S BESTELLER 'Utterly brilliant. We all need to read this book' CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN 'Patrick's book is fascinating and sobering and makes a compelling argument for going back...

'We have decided we must have the 747.' - Bert Ritchie, Qantas Chief Executive, 1967 From its first Qantas flight in 1971, the Boeing 747 flew millions of people to...

Between 1942 and 1943, Qantas lost eight aircraft during its involvement in Australia's war against the Japanese. Over sixty passengers and crew died as a result. Yet Qantas' exemplary contribution...

With every passing year, the strength of takeaway food packaging design becomes stronger, particularly with the increased popularity and ease of ordering food online as well as eating on the...

Ultraprocessed and secretly produced foods are roaring back into vogue, cheered by consumers and investors because they are vegetarian-often vegan-and help address societal issues. And as our food system leaps...

A seasonal collection of quilts inspired by life in the countryside. With 20 new projects that are suitable for a range of skill levels and include 12 large quilts and...

  A seasonal collection of quilts inspired by life in the countryside. With 20 new projects that are suitable for a range of skill levels and include 12 large quilts...

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The gruesome history of the Congo-Ocean Railway, a forgotten chapter in the story of colonial Africa. In September 1927, a 30-year-old man was taken from his village in the French...

'It's a fabulous thing to give life to fabric, to make something move well, the harmony of colour.' - Hubert de GivenchyEver since Audrey Hepburn stood outside Tiffany's, croissant in...

With exclusive access to the Pirelli Foundation archives and previously unseen correspondence and interviews, Pirelli: Technology and Passion is the authoritative account of one of the world's major industrial companies....

By the New York Times's Global Economics Correspondent, an extraordinary journey to understand the worldwide supply chain-exposing both the fascinating pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring products to your...

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Author: Kassia St Clair Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 368 'Fascinating . . . The history of the world through the eye of a needle . . . I recommend...

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