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How to build a car / by Newey, Adrian,1958-author.;
"The story of Adrian's unrivalled 35-year career in Formula One through the prism of the cars he has designed, the drivers he has worked alongside and the races in which he's been involved"--The world's foremost designer in Formula One, Adrian Newey OBE is arguably one of Britain's greatest engineers and this is his fascinating, powerful memoir. How to Build a Car explores the story of Adrian's unrivalled 35-year career in Formula One through the prism of the cars he has designed, the drivers he has worked alongside and the races in which he's been involved. A true engineering genius, even in adolescence Adrian's thoughts naturally emerged in shape and form-he began sketching his own car designs at the age of 12 and took a welding course in his school summer holidays. From his early career in IndyCar racing and on to his unparalleled success in Formula One, we learn in comprehensive, engaging and highly entertaining detail how a car actually works. Adrian has designed for the likes of Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill, David Coulthard, Mika Hakkinen, Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel, always with a shark-like purity of purpose: to make the car go faster. And while his career has been marked by unbelievable triumphs, there have also been deep tragedies; most notably Ayrton Senna's death during his time at Williams in 1994. Beautifully illustrated with never-before-seen drawings, How to Build a Car encapsulates, through Adrian's remarkable life story, precisely what makes Formula One so thrilling-its potential for the total synchronicity of man and machine, the perfect combination of style, efficiency and speed.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Newey, Adrian, 1958-; Automobile engineers; Automobile racing drivers; Automobiles; Formula One automobiles.;
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Kingdom. by All3Media International (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by All3Media International in 2007.Stephen Fry is Peter Kingdom a wise, warm-hearted solicitor in the small Norfolk town of Market Shipborough. Aided by trainee solicitor Lyle Anderson (Karl Davies) and Kingdom's faithful assistant Gloria (Celia Imrie), his professional life is often interrupted by the demands of various family members, not least an eccentric sister Beatrice, fresh out of rehab and looking for love. Every case seems embedded in the lives of the townsfolk, introducing us to an extraordinary community.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Motion pictures, British.; Television comedies.; Television series--Great Britain.; Motion pictures--Europe.;
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An unlikely spy : a novel / by Starford, Rebecca,1984-author.; revision of:Starford, Rebecca,1984-Imitator.;
"A twisting, sophisticated World War II novel following a spy who goes undercover as a part of MI5. But in chasing the secrets of others, how much will she lose of herself?"--
Subjects: Spy fiction.; Historical fiction.; Great Britain. MI5; Women spies; Undercover operations; World War, 1939-1945;
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Prince Charles [sound recording] : the passions and paradoxes of an improbable life / by Smith, Sally Bedell,1948-author,narrator.; Landor, Rosalyn,narrator.; Random House Audio Publishing,publisher.;
Read by Rosalyn Landor with a preface read by the author.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Biographies.; Charles, Prince of Wales, 1948-; Charles, Prince of Wales, 1948-; Princes;
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The prisoner in the castle / by MacNeal, Susan Elia,author.;
"American-born spy and code-breaker extraordinaire Maggie Hope must solve a baffling series of murders among a group of captive agents on an isolated Scottish island as the acclaimed World War II mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Susan Elia MacNeal continues. Maggie Hope is being held prisoner on a remote Scottish island with other SOE agents who know too much for the enemy's comfort. All the spies on the island are trained to kill--and when they start dropping off one-by-one, Maggie needs to find the murderer ... before she becomes the next victim"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Spy fiction.; Historical fiction.; Women spies; World War, 1939-1945; Prisoners; Murder;
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HRH : so many thoughts on royal style / by Holmes, Elizabeth,1980-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Veteran fashion journalist Elizabeth Holmes expands her popular Instagram Stories series, "So Many Thoughts," into a nuanced look at the style, branding, and positioning of the four most influential contemporary British Royals: Queen Elizabeth II; Diana, Princess of Wales; Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Today, the fashion choices of Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are frequently headline news. More than just wearing beautiful clothes - and they are really beautiful - these women dress with purpose. Their choices of color, silhouettes, and brands send a message about their values, interests, and place within the royal family. But to fully understand what Kate and Meghan are wearing, one must look to two style icons that came before them: Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales. For nearly seven decades, the Queen has made her wardrobe work for her, settling into a uniform of colorful coats and hats that make her instantly recognizable. Diana unlocked royal fashion's ability to shock and awe, earning a spot on the front page and rejuvenating interest in the crown. Kate introduced a welcome relatability with her accessible choices, unleashing a shopping frenzy in the process. Meghan, a biracial American and a working actor, brought a new audience and aesthetic, as well as her social media savvy to the mix. With one section devoted to each woman, HRH pairs hundreds of gorgeous photographs with extensive research to paint a vivid portrait of each woman's fashion preferences, messaging, and evolution. The sections on each will be a seamless combination of major moments and notable details, from the choice of each woman's wedding dress designer to the meaning of a single bow tied on a ponytail. But mostly, through these four biographies, a picture emerges of the evolution of the British monarchy over the past century, showing royal fashion is so much more than what meets the eye."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, 1982-; Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961-1997.; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, 1981-; Clothing and dress; Princesses; Queens;
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My brief history [sound recording] / by Hawking, Stephen,1942-; Brenher, Matthew.;
Read by Matthew Brenher.Recounts Stephen Hawking's improbable journey, from his postwar London boyhood to his years of international acclaim and celebrity. Writing with characteristic humility and humor, Hawking opens up about the challenges that confronted him following his diagnosis of ALS at age 21. Tracing his progress as a thinker, he explains how the prospect of an early death urged him onward through numerous intellectual breakthroughs, and talks about the genesis of his masterpiece A Brief History of Time.
Subjects: Hawking, Stephen, 1942-; Audiobooks.; Black holes (Astronomy); Cosmology.; Physicists;
© p2013., Random House Audio : Books on Tape,
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Into the silence : the Great War, Mallory, and the conquest of Everest / by Davis, Wade.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Mallory, George, 1886-1924.; Mountaineering expeditions; Mountaineers; Soldiers; World War, 1914-1918;
© c2011., Knopf Canada,
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Recovery : freedom from our addictions / by Brand, Russell,1975-author.;
"Comedian and movie star Russell Brand mines his own wild story and shares the advice and wisdom he has gained through his fourteen years of recovery. Brand speaks to those suffering along the full spectrum of addiction -- from drugs, alcohol, caffeine, and sugar addictions to addictions to work, stress, bad relationships, digital media, and fame. Brand understands that addiction can take many shapes and sizes and how the process of staying clean, sane, and unhooked is a daily activity. He believes that the question is not 'Why are you addicted?' but 'What pain is your addiction masking? Why are you running -- into the wrong job, the wrong life, the wrong person's arms?'"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Brand, Russell, 1975-; Brand, Russell, 1975-; Addicts; Substance abuse; Twelve-step programs.; Comedians; Celebrities; Addicts;
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"The Great Dominion" : Winston Churchill in Canada 1900-1954 / by Dilks, David,1938-; Dilks, Richard.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [443]-456) and index.
Subjects: Churchill, Winston (Winston Spencer), Sir, 1874-1965; Churchill, Winston, Sir, 1874-1965; Prime ministers; Visits of state;
© c2005., Thomas Allen,
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