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Shelby American: 60 Years of High Performance

From the first Shelby AC Cobra to today’s Mustang Shelby GT500, the story of the late Carroll Shelby and the company he founded - a classic tale of ingenuity, grit, and perseverance. Illustrated throughout with rare images and photography. HB, 224pp.

Ref. G194588 £45.00

Two Brothers

Two Brothers tells the story of a great sporting family, uncovering new details, exposing myths and placing Jack and Bobby Charlton in their historical context. It’s a book about two English footballers but also about English football and England itself. HB, 384pp.

Ref. G194406 £20.00

Raising Laughter

Aside from providing entertainment to millions of people, the sitcom is a window into the culture of the day. Here are the stories behind the making of every sitcom from the 1970s told by the actors, writers, directors and producers who made them happen. This is nostalgia with a capital N, an affectionate salute to the kind of comedy programme that just isn’t made anymore. HB, 288pp.

Ref. G195339 £20.00

From Wax Wings to Flying Drones

Chock-full of facts about planes, pilots and pioneers from the Wright brothers to that man off the telly who used to fly on Concorde - a book for everyone who’s ever watched a plane in the sky. HB, 240pp.

Ref. G195340 £12.99

Titanic: ‘Iceberg Ahead’

50 engaging tributes to passengers of the Titanic, telling who they were, their experiences during the disaster, and what happened to those who were fortunate enough to survive. PB, 192pp.

Ref. G196210 £14.99

Understanding J. Bruce Ismay

The riveting story of an able-bodied man who sacrificed the lives of others in order to save himself. Now the family archives uncover the story of the scapegoat of the Titanic disaster savaged by a century of tabloid coverage. PB, 256pp.

Ref. G195338 £15.99

Lost Cars of the 1970’s

Meet the casualties and side-shows of motoring history from around the world. In a decade when fuel economy was priority, the rotary engine rose and fell, and buyers wanted the latest styling and safety features. Those that made the grade found global popularity - now meet the cars left behind. PB, 160pp. Ref. G195168 £17.99

Queen Victoria: Her Life and Legacy

For almost 64 years, Queen Victoria reigned over Great Britain during a period which saw the country become the most powerful in the world, experiencing enormous social, political and industrial changes. All were embraced by Queen Victoria, the first monarch to use the railway, use anaesthetic to alleviate pain and use a telephone. This book is a journey in gloriously-coloured images through one of Britain’s greatest eras - the age of Victoria. HB, 280 pages. Ref. G195155 £25.00

The BBC Puzzle Book

From casual quizzers to trivia obsessives, this fun book of puzzles and quizzes celebrates the 100th birthday of the world-famous broadcaster HB, 240pp.

Ref. G195795 £14.99

Steam Traction on the Road

Steam power found a real purpose in agriculture, where the traction engine was used for a variety of tasks from towing and working threshing machines to ploughing. Once the value of the traction engine had been established, it soon found a use in many parts of the world for heavy haulage work and appeared in an exotic guise as the showman’s engine. This is the story of how, for more than a hundred years, steam power played a vital role in the development of road transport. PB, 200pp. Ref. G196214 £17.99

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