A new and in-depth look at Chinese photography by China's top curators and thinkers

The latest in the series of Fontanka/Ginzburg Design re-publications of seminal works on Soviet architecture in English. Barkhin¿s Architecture of the Theatre is a fascinating survey of the theatre from a mid-20th century, Soviet perspective

An outstanding collection of photographs revealing the life and times of BR-liveried locomotives and rolling stock at a when they could be seen all across the network

A highly illustrated depiction of the Cotswolds and South Midlands railways and its range of locomotives up to the end of steam, including many colour photographs.

A highly illustrated, colour and black and white, pictorial survey of the much-loved 33 class Diesel Retrospective.

This highly illustrated book is a tribute to the history of the famous Swan Hunter company and its ships, which will be of interest to all maritime enthusiasts.

A fascinating exploration of the hidden and lesser-known heritage of Hexham and Corbridge in Northumberland.

A record of over 150 beautiful pictures bring to life this important period in British railway history.

With a range of superb photographs, explore this fascinating journey through the history of Yorkshire's rail scene.

The extraordinary story of the men and women who often played a double role as soldiers, scholars, archaeologists and travellers while also being involved in espionage, intrigue and diplomacy in building an empire.

A lavishly illustrated introduction to the iconic Chinook helicopter.

With an array of previously unpublished photographs, Paul Garson offers a fascinating insight into the German home front during the Second World War.

What went on behind closed doors in the Tudor Court? Comprehensive coverage of all the major Tudors, from Henry VII and Henry VIII to Elizabeth I. Full of fresh information and insights.

New research brings new theories about the creation and destruction of the Knights Templar.

A unique and fascinating insight into what it takes to restore a railway station from scratch, with images from throughout the process.

Caroline Rance reveals the eventful lives of the men and women who treated the sick in Victorian Britain.

The illustrated story of Britain's veteran Maritime Patrol and Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft - Avro Shackleton.

A fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that reflect the changes in Trentham through the decades.

A guided tour of the historic town of Oswestry, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.

The inside story of one of the most powerful and effective fighters of the Second World War - Hawker Typhoon.

A fully illustrated look back in time at East Grinstead showing how life in the town has changed over the last century.

A stunning collection of images celebrating the changing face of the city of Bristol, which capture its special blend of new and old.

The second collection of work by Olivier award-winning British playwright Laura Wade, bursting with her trademark satirical humour and her sharp, witty insight into gender and privilege. Posh (2010): the cult sensation which propelled Laura Wade onto the national stage and inspired the film The Riot Club (2014). Based on Oxford's real-life Bullingdon Club, the play unfolds during an evening of debauchery in an all-male elite student dining society. Kreutzer vs. Kreutzer (2010): a play for voices to be performed with an orchestra, re-imagining Tolstoy's The Kreutzer Sonata as an intimate two-hander. Home, I'm Darling (2018): a dark comedy about marriage and relationships, following one woman in the quest to be the perfect 1950s housewife. Winner of the 2019 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy. The Watsons (2018): a sparkingly funny new take on the unfinished Jane Austen novel, catapulting the characters into a contemporary context whilst dealing with questions of authorship and writer's block.

This book reveals for the first time the full history of RAF fire fighting vehicles.

In 1876, Joshua Chamberlain (hero of the Civil War, governor of Maine, and President of Bowdoin College) delivered a long speech at Philadelphia's Centennial Exposition. It is a wide-ranging history of the development of Maine before and after statehood.

Setting out the key principles that underpin children¿s play, this book critically discusses the different perspectives that affect play, and recommends strategies for planning for play within different contexts, and for different professional sectors. The book draws on research from sociological and philosophical perspectives, and from social studies of childhood, and features international case studies and comparisons to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject. Chapters include:  barriers to children¿s play health and development implications of constraints on play the role of policy the role of schools the role of play advocacy

Tax policy is a fundamental part of governance and encompasses difficult economic and political judgments and trade-offs across efficiency, equity, efficacy, and administration. Sensible Taxes and Practical Politics draws on economics and political science to argue that a desirable income tax has a narrow base and high tax rates, as currently exists in the United States and other high-income countries.