Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was an English mechanical and civil engineer who built dockyards, the Great Western Railway, a series of steamships including the first propeller-driven transatlantic steamship and many important bridges and tunnels. His designs revolutionised public transport and modern engineering.Though Brunel's projects were not always successful, they often contained innovative solutions to long-standing engineering problems. During his short career, Brunel achieved ma...

A biography of the nineteenth-century Englishman who was " one of the most ingenious and prolific figures in engineering history" ( Nature).Civil and mechanical engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel's accomplishments were extraordinary—involving the Great Western Railway, the SS Great Britain, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, prefabricated hospital buildings for use during the Crimean War, and more. Born in Portsmouth in 1806, he followe...

Described as the most hated civil servant in Britain, it was half a century ago that Dr Richard Beeching was appointed as chairman of British Railways with one key directive – to cut the soaring losses.The 1950s had seen the start of a mass shift from public to private transport, as lorries, cars, buses and motorbikes replaced trains as Britain’s most popular means of travel.So often pilloried by the press and public for closing numerous picturesque and romantic country bra...

Discerning the context of Paul's letters overturns the tradition that women must be silent. Below the surface a different message emerges. Paul encouraged women to prophesy and was scathing of those trying to silence them. In one of the biggest blunders possible, see how the Church followed traditions of men believing they were following the teachings of Paul!

Written by a number of expert scholars from around the world, including China itself, with the aim of extending knowledge and taking the cross-cultural study of PE and sport beyond the descriptive level, this book provides unique and up to date material. Subjects covered include: *ancient and modern history *structure, administration and finance *PE in schools and colleges *elite sport *sport science and medicine *gender issues. Anyone wishing to gain an insight into the PE and sporting ex...

Its the winter of 1949, and five-year-old Robin is very sick with pneumonia. His family takes him to a Toronto hospital, where he receives good care from the nurses and the doctors. Though his father works hard during the day, he is always sure to visit Robin and read him stories. One night, his dad wakes him up to share a special letter he received. Its from Santa Claus, and it tells the little boy about the exciting things happening at the North Pole in preparation for Christmas. That he...

Since the mid-nineteenth century the East Coast Main Line has been one of the major routes from London to northern England and to Scotland. It has seen some of the greatest achievements in the railways, most notably the 'Flying Scotsman' becoming, in 1934, the first locomotive in the world to exceed 100mph and the 'Mallard' in 1938 claiming the as-yet-unbroken world speed record for steam locomotives of 126mph. The East Coast Main Line not only made history by facilitating an ever-faster l...

The first twelve books in the popular Christy Miller series are now available in four treasured volumes!Bestselling author Robin Jones Gunn packs each one with enough action, romance, and drama to keep you wanting more. It all starts the summer Christy vacations on a California beach and meets two friends who change her life forever. But after moving across the country with her family, Christy must begin her sophomore year of high school uncertain where she’ll fit ...

Katie has fallen for two new loves. Even before Katie exits the plane in Nairobi she wonders if she was crazy to spontaneously fly off to Africa with Eli. This is his world. He has no trouble falling in sync with the rhythm of life in the beautiful Kenyan highlands. He also seems to have no hesitation in letting Katie know how he feels about her. Katie is captivated by it all, but she needs time. Fortunately, Eli and Africa are both patient as well as irresistible. All Katie really needs i...

Happenstance…or God’s Great Plan?She’s the bold, free-spirited type. She’s cute, she’s fun, and she’s following God. She’s Sierra Jensen, Christy Miller’s good friend, ready for her junior year of high school! All twelve books in the popular Sierra Jensen series come together in four volumes to reveal the ups and downs of Sierra’s incredible God-led journey!Volume Two: Paul’s voice lives in her memory, but now it’s loud, clear, and right be...

From the author of the best-selling Christy Miller and SisterChicks series comes a new book of community, friendship, and tackling the hard things of life with God and loved ones around a table.Five young moms, including beloved Gunn character Christy Miller, gather to share meals and soon become unlikely best friends. The regular gatherings provide opportunities for the women to reveal their stories, and those life stories endear them to each other. They experienc...

The Next Chapter in Christy Miller's Unforgettable Life!More than a million readers have picked up books in the The Christy Miller Series making Robin Jones Gunn's newest series, Christy and Todd: The College Years, an eagerly awaited continuation to Christy's life. Featuring longer reads and college-age characters, these books will meet the enjoyment of readers young and old.As You Wish is the second book of the series following the well-received Until Tomorrow. In As You ...