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Is there a doctor who wouldn't want to work on a cruise ship sailing to Rio?Ruth sets off on the voyage of a lifetime with her husband, Tom, yearning for a blissful break away from 15 years as a hectic GP in the East End of London.

This is the story of the legendary circuit where many of the greatest names in motorsport have raced, from Damon Hill to David Coulthard and Colin McRae to Steve Hislop. Explore the last fifty years with the cars, drivers and those who make it happen beyond the tarmac.Sharing unique insights into this remarkable venue, Knockhill's 50th Anniversary book charts the early years of local farmer Tom Kinnaird, who dreamed of transforming his land in the 1970s before long-term owner Derek Butcher took over the task in 1983. During his forty years in charge, Derek and his team have continually invested in the track and facilities to make Britain's most northerly working motorsport racetrack the iconic and hugely popular venue it is today.Filled with incredible images from Knockhill's extensive photographic archive, this special anniversary edition includes the championships, the action, the drivers, the classic races, record-breaking performances and incredible cars and bikes. Each decade has had its own legendary moments, now brought back vividly to life in this beautifully presented volume.

This book provides the reader with a fresh perspective of the use of theory in the body of research centred on social impacts of tourism. It will be of great interest to all upper-level students and researchers in tourism, planning and related fields.

Starting from the Back of the Grid is a unique perspective on the glamorous world of Formula One, told by a wide-eyed TV producer who can scarcely believe he is a part of it all. Kris Henley recounts interesting, entertaining and hilarious stories about life in the Flying Circus and many of its most intriguing personalities.

Hawker Aircraft Ltd at Kingston was arguably the most successful and long-lasting manufacturer of military aircraft in Great Britain and Europe. In its various evolved manifestations - Hawker Aircraft, Hawker Siddeley Aviation, British Aerospace - its output of war winning aircraft, mainly fighters, was unsurpassed. From the Hart and Hurricane through the Hunter, Harrier and Hawk, the company consistently produced aircraft that the UK fighting services wanted. But some designs, for whatever reason, failed to reach flight or were declined by the services.With their sometimes advanced aerodynamics and technology, these aircraft could have had successful service careers but instead were abandoned, their stories failing to reach mainstream consciousness. Having not received their just dues, the present book seeks to redress this omission. The reasons for failure are many and varied, often financial or political, but in each case the reasons behind the failure of the design are examined.In a wide-ranging investigation that documents the origins of Hawker Aircraft Ltd and its famous Project Office, this work, the third in Christopher Budgen's investigation of the inner workings of Hawker Aircraft, is a fitting tribute to the many who made the company the success it was.

Synopsis - The Air National Guard (ANG) is a federal military reserve force of the USAF. Each of the 50 US states has at least one ANG wing. Lke the rest of the USAF, the ANG units have a proud history of flying the fastest, best equipped and most powerful jet fighters in the world. This bookazine features more than 150 profiles created by renowned aviation artist JP Vieira, including types such as the F-80, F-84 Thunderjet, F-84F Thunderstreak, F-86 Sabre, F-86D Sabre Dog, F-89 Scorpion, F-94 Starfire, F-100 Super Sabre, F-101 Voodoo, F-102 Delta Dagger, F-104 Starfighter, F-105 Thunderchief, F-106 Delta Dart, F-4 Phantom II, F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F=22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II.