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The Ingenious Victorians

Weird and Wonderful Ideas from the Age of Innovation

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Discover some of the Victorian Era's most outlandish inventions—from the world-changing to the simply weird—in this look at nineteenth-century innovation.We all know that some of history's greatest inventions came about in the Victorian age. But in The Ingenious Victorians, John Wade goes beyond those famous advances to explore some of the weird and wonderful ideas and projects that have largely ... Read more

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Discover some of the Victorian Era's most outlandish inventions—from the world-changing to the simply weird—in this look at nineteenth-century innovation.We all know that some of history's greatest inventions came about in the Victorian age. But in The Ingenious Victorians, John Wade goes beyond those famous advances to explore some of the weird and wonderful ideas and projects that have largely
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The Golden Age of Science Fiction

A Journey into Space with 1950s Radio, TV, Films, Comics and Books

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A detailed look at the British world of science fiction in the 1950s.John Wade grew up in the 1950s, a decade that has since been dubbed the "golden age of science fiction." It was a wonderful decade for the genre, but not so great for young fans. With early television broadcasts being advertised for the first time as "unsuitable for children" and the inescapable barrier of the "X" certificate in ... Read more

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A detailed look at the British world of science fiction in the 1950s.John Wade grew up in the 1950s, a decade that has since been dubbed the "golden age of science fiction." It was a wonderful decade for the genre, but not so great for young fans. With early television broadcasts being advertised for the first time as "unsuitable for children" and the inescapable barrier of the "X" certificate in
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London Curiosities

The Capital's Odd & Obscure, Weird & Wonderful Places

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An off-the-beaten-path tour of the city's hidden highlights, and the stories behind them.London is full of curiosities. Who knew that beneath the Albert Memorial lies a chamber resembling a church crypt? Or that there are catacombs under Camden? Who would expect to find a lighthouse in East London, sphinxes in South London, dummy houses in West London, or a huge bust of film director Alfred ... Read more

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An off-the-beaten-path tour of the city's hidden highlights, and the stories behind them.London is full of curiosities. Who knew that beneath the Albert Memorial lies a chamber resembling a church crypt? Or that there are catacombs under Camden? Who would expect to find a lighthouse in East London, sphinxes in South London, dummy houses in West London, or a huge bust of film director Alfred
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Britain in the 1950s

Ordinary Lives in Extraordinary Times—Memories of a Post-War Decade

by John Wade ...

The 1950s was the decade of the Queen's Coronation and the Festival of Britain; of family shops and pea-souper smogs; listening to the wireless and watching the box; when money was counted in pounds, shillings and pence and weights were in pounds and ounces. It was when children walked to school and 'six of the best' was a painful experience; postmen wore uniforms with peaked hats and chimney ... Read more

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The 1950s was the decade of the Queen's Coronation and the Festival of Britain; of family shops and pea-souper smogs; listening to the wireless and watching the box; when money was counted in pounds, shillings and pence and weights were in pounds and ounces. It was when children walked to school and 'six of the best' was a painful experience; postmen wore uniforms with peaked hats and chimney
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The Five Most Common German Shepherd Mistakes

How To Avoid Them And End Up With Your Dream Dog

by John Wade ...

This Is The Missing ManualPeople more often than not spend more time researching the purchase of their next toaster than they do the dog they will be including in their lives for the next decade plus.Same for a vehicle or a home and statistically speaking they’re hoping to be with the dog a lot longer.This book isn’t about whether you should get a dog. The assumption at this point is you’re ... Read more

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This Is The Missing ManualPeople more often than not spend more time researching the purchase of their next toaster than they do the dog they will be including in their lives for the next decade plus.Same for a vehicle or a home and statistically speaking they’re hoping to be with the dog a lot longer.This book isn’t about whether you should get a dog. The assumption at this point is you’re
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An Illustrated History of Snapshot Photography

From a Victorian Craze to the Digital Age

by John Wade ...

An evolution of snapshot photography from Victorian times to the digital age. The arrival of the first snapshot camera in Victorian times bred a new kind of photographer, one who might never before have thought of owning a camera, but for whom the ability to take pictures without any previous experience offered a new liberation. The way snapshot cameras and the pictures they took evolved through ... Read more

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An evolution of snapshot photography from Victorian times to the digital age. The arrival of the first snapshot camera in Victorian times bred a new kind of photographer, one who might never before have thought of owning a camera, but for whom the ability to take pictures without any previous experience offered a new liberation. The way snapshot cameras and the pictures they took evolved through
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Transport Curiosities, 1850–1950

Weird and Wonderful Ways of Travelling by Road, Rail, Air and Sea

by John Wade ...

Over the years many weird and wonderful types of transport have come and gone, some of which succeeded against all odds, others that spectacularly failed, and some that never got beyond a designer's drawing board. Railway engines driven by horses, for example. Or maybe the surprising number of cars, boats and trains driven by aeroplane propellers. In this book you will find cars that flew, cars ... Read more

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Over the years many weird and wonderful types of transport have come and gone, some of which succeeded against all odds, others that spectacularly failed, and some that never got beyond a designer's drawing board. Railway engines driven by horses, for example. Or maybe the surprising number of cars, boats and trains driven by aeroplane propellers. In this book you will find cars that flew, cars
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Cameras at War

Photo Gear that Captured 100 Years of Conflict - From Crimea to Korea

by John Wade ...

A comprehensive history of the development and use of cameras in recording British military conflicts from the 1850s to the 1950s.Books about war and the pictures that came out of conflict usually concentrate on the picture content. But behind every picture there is a camera—and that's what this book is about. Profusely illustrated throughout with pictures of the cameras, rather than the pictures ... Read more

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A comprehensive history of the development and use of cameras in recording British military conflicts from the 1850s to the 1950s.Books about war and the pictures that came out of conflict usually concentrate on the picture content. But behind every picture there is a camera—and that's what this book is about. Profusely illustrated throughout with pictures of the cameras, rather than the pictures
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The Five Most Common Cane Corso Training Mistakes

How To Avoid Them And End Up With Your Dream Dog

by John Wade ...

Much of what you find in this information-packed e-book will apply to any breed or mixed breed dog. However, some breeds are more mini-van like while others are more Ferrari-like. As a result, several versions of this booklet have been written but where required tailored to reflect specific breed characteristics. This one is tailored to the needs of the Ferrari-like Cane Corso, their owners, and ... Read more

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Much of what you find in this information-packed e-book will apply to any breed or mixed breed dog. However, some breeds are more mini-van like while others are more Ferrari-like. As a result, several versions of this booklet have been written but where required tailored to reflect specific breed characteristics. This one is tailored to the needs of the Ferrari-like Cane Corso, their owners, and
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COMING HOME

A Stranger In The Smokies

by John Wade Christensen ...

Coming Home: A Stranger in The SmokiesWhile reporting on the manhunt for terrorist Eric Rudolph in the Smoky Mountains of Appalachia, journalist John Christensen becomes fascinated by people in a town hard hit by economic misfortune. His initial assignment is complete. He returns often over the next eighteen months to document their passion and resilience.In a region famously suspicious of ... Read more

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Coming Home: A Stranger in The SmokiesWhile reporting on the manhunt for terrorist Eric Rudolph in the Smoky Mountains of Appalachia, journalist John Christensen becomes fascinated by people in a town hard hit by economic misfortune. His initial assignment is complete. He returns often over the next eighteen months to document their passion and resilience.In a region famously suspicious of
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Illustrated Tales of Essex

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Essex is a place where you learn to expect the unexpected. If you know where to look, thereʼs history and mystery at every turn, and this book is here to help you find it all. It brings you stories of strange places with weird names, mystery buildings that make no sense until you know their history, bizarre legends, forgotten facts, lost villages, unknown islands, spirits and ghosts, witches and ... Read more

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Essex is a place where you learn to expect the unexpected. If you know where to look, thereʼs history and mystery at every turn, and this book is here to help you find it all. It brings you stories of strange places with weird names, mystery buildings that make no sense until you know their history, bizarre legends, forgotten facts, lost villages, unknown islands, spirits and ghosts, witches and
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Tales from the Forgotten Front

British West Africa during WWII

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Reveals, through the eyes of a conscripted soldier, the day-to-day lives of British soldiers in British West Africa during World War II. Looks at the strange cultures, the landscape and wildlife, the unusual situations that were encountered in an alien and often frightening location known as The White Man’s Grave ... Read more

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Reveals, through the eyes of a conscripted soldier, the day-to-day lives of British soldiers in British West Africa during World War II. Looks at the strange cultures, the landscape and wildlife, the unusual situations that were encountered in an alien and often frightening location known as The White Man’s Grave
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