Bøker av David Ross

With 200 outstanding colour photographs and fascinating captions, Abandoned Industrial Places is a brilliant pictorial examination of derelict factories, underground and opencast mines, nuclear power stations and gasworks, atomic test sites, space research centres, Victorian English mill towns, American gold rush settlements and much more.

From early submersibles to nuclear-powered subs, Submarines is an accessible guide for those interested in naval history. Submarines features the most significant submarines built, from the German U-9 - which sank three British cruisers on September 22, 1914 - to the huge Japanese I-400 class and the great nuclear-powered submarines of the Cold War, such as USS Los Angeles and the Soviet Oscar class. Also included are the 'undersea cruiser' Surcouf; the highly successful Type VII U-boats of World War II; and the latest attack and ballistic missile submarines, such as HMS Astute, USS Virginia, the Chinese Type 094, and the Russian Yasen class. Each entry includes a brief description of the submarine's development and history, a color profile or cutaway, key features, and specifications.

In this gripping biography of Giuseppe (Beppe) Porcheddu his grandson, David Ross, pieces together the extraordinary strands of his short but action-packed life. Beppe was born into a prosperous family in Turin, Italy. His father, however, had been born in poverty but became one of Italy's greatest construction engineers. In 1917 Beppe volunteered to join the Alpine troops to fight the Austrians and Germans in the Italian Alps. Nearly killed by a grenade he made a miraculous recovery but could only walk with the aid of a stick. Despite a degree in architecture he was drawn to art. Self-taught, he soon achieved major acclaim and aged 27 he was knighted by the King for services to the arts. Marriage followed but with the rise of Mussolini, his anti-fascist views led to exile in France for him and his family. Returning to Italy during the build up to World War II, he relocated to the Italian Riviera where he was less well-known. Hiding his anti-fascism he became a key figure in the clandestine partisan resistance. He helped in the arming and organisation of the local partisans and his villa became a key meeting place. At great risk to himself and his family, Beppe sheltered two British Army officers who were escaped prisoners-of-war, one of whom was later to marry his daughter. Surviving arrest and interrogation by the Fascists, Beppe continued his partisan activities. With the end of the war, Beppe returned to his art but following the marriages of his daughters, he disappeared. With unique access to family papers and previously undiscovered records and letters, Ross has been able to shine a light on this complex, brave and highly-principled man and explore the theories into Beppe's mysterious disappearance.

The Scots have always had a reputation for clarity of thought and also for the vigour with which it is put into words. This collection spans the entire gamut of a nation's recorded thought and experience from Roman Scotland to the present day. It reveals the spirit of Scotland in a truly unique way.

On 14 April 1912, less than a week into a transatlantic trip from Southampton to New York, the largest luxury cruise liner in the world struck an iceberg off the coast of Labrador, causing the hull to buckle. The massive 50,000 ton ship hailed as 'unsinkable' was soon slipping into the cold Atlantic Ocean.

Book 3 in a fast-paced, action-packed and cinematic series - rich in mythology, history, and adventure.

Beginning with King Henry VIII's flagship, Henry Grace à Dieu, this book covers all the main periods of battleship development, including the great sailing ships, such as Sovereign of the Seas, SantissimaTrinidad, and Victory. The advent of steam-driven warships provides the core of the book, beginning with the introduction of Gloire in 1859, and continuing through all the major pre-Dreadnoughts, such as the Inflexible, Maine, and Tsessarevitch. Each entry includes a brief description of the battleship's development and history, a color profile artwork, key features, and specifications.

Illustrated with more than 200 photographs, Abandoned Train Stations provides a fascinating pictorial journey through the little-known remnants of rail transport infrastructure from every part of the world, from grand terminus buildings to rusting tracks in the wilderness.

Have you ever looked at your business or life and thought "How the hell did I end up here?"You are:Feeling overwhelmed and not making any progressUnsatisfied financiallyScratching around with no clear plan on where you are heading.It''s ok, you''re not alone. Many business owners end up in the same boat, looking for the latest guru or the next big thing to save the day. If you haven''t achieved what you wanted when you first went into business, maybe now is the time to take a different approach. That approach needs to be consistent and sustainable, while providing a pace of growth that doesn''t see your business and life stuck in neutral.In Awesome Business Awesome Life, you will discover the 5-step structured approach to achieving what you originally set out to do when you started your business. You will gain clarity around where your business is at now, where you want it to be, and how to implement the strategy to get it there. The book will also allow you to:Know your business value and find easy cashflow and profit wins immediately.Understand the key numbers every business owner MUST know.Create a clear Action Plan to make sure the right things get done.Develop a cycle of constant improvement and accountability.This isn''t a boring textbook, rather a practical, easy-to-follow guide for you to achieve truly awesome things. Whether you are new to business; established but wanting more; or planning your exit, the structure you learn in this book will get you there.

Aircraft Carriers features 52 of the most significant flat tops and amphibious assault ships built since the 1920s until the present day. Each entry includes a brief description of the ship's development and history, a colour profile view or cutaway, key features and specifications.

Scottish heroes and heroines pack of five books: The Story of William Wallace, Mary Queen of Scots, The Story of Robert the Bruce, The Story of Bonnie Prince Charlie, The Story of Rob Roy. Exciting stories with timelines at the back that show the importance of each leader.

An inspiring memoir from David Ross - the 39-year-old journeyman player affectionately known to his teammates as "Grandpa Rossy," who became the unlikely heart and soul of the 2016 Chicago Cubs championship team.

With 200 outstanding colour photographs, Rail Journeys takes the reader to some of the most historic, spectacular and remotest locations in the world, places where trains still offer romantic and astounding experiences of rail travel at its best.

British and European soccer attendances from boom to bust and back again. The stories behind the crowds in all 55 UEFA countries including lower divisions and non-league. Records, stats and history of the big - and not so big - games. David Ross, author of the acclaimed 'ROAR of the Crowd,' the definitive history of Scottish football attendances, has now turned his attention to Europe. This book looks at the history of league (and in many cases non-league) attendances in every European country. From the great post-war boom to the decline of the 1980s and the subsequent rise again in the past two decades, he traces the patterns of each country's progress.

From deserted beaches to busy ports, from pretty fishing villages to a surfers' paradise, a salt marsh to a ship-breakers' yard, Coasts is a photographic exploration of where the land meets the sea.

Queen Victoria (24 May 1819 - 22 Jan 1901) is the UK's second longest-reigning monarch after Queen Elizabeth II, with 64 years between becoming queen in 1837 and her death in 1901. This book describes her extraordinary life and reign, her strength and achievements. 24 May 2019 is the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth.

Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson KB (1758 - 1805) was a British flag officer in the Royal Navy. Admired for his leadership, strategy and tactics, he led many decisive British naval victories, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. This book describes how he came to be such a legendary and admired naval commander.

Ideal for children aged 6 - 12, this colour illustrated book explains the early life of Robert Burns and how he grew up to be Scotland's best known poet and lyricist.

A biography of George & Robert Stephenson