David Ross Books

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.

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.

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.

Battleships features 52 of the greatest warships to have sailed in the last 500 years. Each entry includes a description of the ship's development and history, a colour profile, key features and specifications. Packed with more than 200 illustrations, the book is a colourful guide for the naval warfare enthusiast.

Passionately argues for a shift from the predominant legacy thinking that struggles with our greatest challenges to a regenerative and collaborative mindset within leaders. Humanity is at a fork in the road so new, creative, and urgent leadership is essential.

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.

Features the most significant submarines ever built, with each entry including a description of the submarine's development and history, a colour profile or cutaway, key features and specifications and packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs.

This installment continues a thrilling series that blends mythology, history, and adventure into a fast-paced narrative. Readers can expect intense action sequences and cinematic storytelling that deepens the lore and character development, making it a captivating read for fans of the genre.

When it comes to invective and insult, the Scots are amongst the world leaders. From football through the weather to politics, each other and of course the English, there is nothing about which a Scot does not have a scathing remark to make. In order not to be biased, the author has included many of the comments non Scots have made about Scotland and its people. A rich and ripe collection of offensiveness is presented in this volume, from the flytings of William Dunbar and of Sir David Lindsay, to the writings of Irvine Welsh and the members of Paisley Town Council.

The biography reveals the remarkable life of Giuseppe (Beppe) Porcheddu, highlighting his transformation from a privileged upbringing in Turin to a celebrated artist. After volunteering for military service during World War I and surviving a near-fatal injury, Beppe, despite physical limitations, pursued his passion for art, ultimately earning significant recognition. His journey from the son of a poor yet successful construction engineer to a knighted artist at just 27 showcases resilience and talent in the face of adversity.

The thrilling story of how Sir William Wallace, a Scottish patriot and national hero, leads his army against the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.

A distillation of the beauty, poetry and wisdom of angels, showing how we can tap their sacred energy.

This original. concisely written history of Scotland charts the long, painful, sometimes tragic, often inspiring, process that has formed the Scottish people of today. Fully indexed, it is the ideal reference book for anyone with an interest in the social and historical development of Scotland.

An eye-witness account by a young girl whose family has to leave their home when the Highlands are cleared of people so the landlords can keep sheep.

Embrace the magic of tarot and perfectly match the cards with mixed drinks in this beautifully illustrated bar book.

For almost 1000 years, Scotland and England have been neighbor nations. For more than half that time, they were foreign countries to each other, often at war. In the 1700s, they joined in a United Kingdom and the new concept of 'Britishness' arose. But this covered over, rather than combined, the long-established identities. For most purposes Scots remained Scots and English remained English, and the old sense of rivalry did not go away. It still remains. In olden times, a war of words and propaganda accompanied the fighting. As the countries got to know each other better, and the fighting died down, the verbal exchanges continued, and became sharper and funnier. This work provides a record of the long contest of verbal warfare across the Border over the centuries. More than a collection of jokes, insults and critical observations, however, it shows how humor in its own way can join as well as divide, providing a handbook that can be enjoyed whichever side you are on.

Hailed as the freshest new voice in Scottish literature, David F. Ross returns with the third instalment of the critically acclaimed Disco Days Trilogy.

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.

British Steam A History of Steam Locomotives - 1800 to the Present Day Ross, David

English history is a vast and complicated story, made more so since 1707 by the question of where 'English' ends and 'British' begins. The long sweep of time from the first anonymous occupants of a nameless landscape to the regional government proposals of New Labour is a daunting, but also an exhilarating thing to contemplate.Continuity and change, opposing but also complimentary forces, underlie the sequence of events in England's history. But what is really important is a sense of the nation's resources: with such a variety of human habitats and possibilities for human experience, England was an all-in-all for its people for many centuries, self-sufficient in the essentials of life.But such a variety within a small compass also explains why the English as a nation can seem so elusive, a 'secret people' in G.K. Chesterton's words. There is no single English type, but rather a whole range of them, often with conflicting characteristics. It is as English to put on a red coat and hunt foxes as it is to hold up a placard and block the road in protest against blood sports. All this has made for an independent-minded, versatile and creative people. The roots and the development of English distinctiveness are the basic themes of this book.

The Corbies series brings the heroes and rogues, triumphs and tragedies of Scottish history vibrantly into life.

The story of how the Saint Andrew's Cross, or the Saltire, became Scotland's flag.

Highlights the unique character and behavior of the nation. Frank, irreverent, funny--almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.

The King of Scots tells his life story in a fictionalized autobiography.

This popular book about the history of Wales is now in its third edition. The book provides a good, clear history of Wales from Celtic origins to joining the Union, and an account of its social, political and industrial development to the modern age. It is an ideal guide for the student as well as the visitor to Wales, or those looking for a succinct history of the Welsh people.

Scotland has always done things its own way, and that is what makes the country's history so interesting. More than four thousand years ago, its Stone Age inhabitants were among the most advanced builders of Europe. About two thousand years ago, the Romans decided it was wiser to build a wall than attempt conquest. A thousand years ago, Scotland was one of the first medieval European kingdoms to emerge as a political unity from the Dark Ages. The decendants of those first Scots still inhabit the country. This original and immensely readable history charts the long, painful, sometimes tragic, often inspiring process that has formed the Scottish people of today. It reveals how the Scots' sense of nationhood has always been under test and how that pressure has shaped the ways in which they see themselves and are seen by others.

The book invites readers to reflect on their current life and business situations, prompting a deep examination of how they arrived at their present circumstances. It encourages introspection and offers insights into understanding personal choices and external influences that shape one's path. Through relatable scenarios and thought-provoking questions, readers are guided toward discovering clarity and direction for future decisions.

Exploring various facets of Latin literature and language, this book delves into textual history and criticism, offering insights into the evolution and interpretation of classical texts. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the complexities of Latin literature, making it valuable for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

With captions explaining the location and story of over 150 lighthouses, this is a fascinating visual exploration of some of the most remote and beautiful places on Earth, featuring photographs of both working lighthouses and eerie, long-abandoned ones.

"Whether it's the Magician shooting the sugar skull bullseye each time, the High Priestess seeing her reflection in the water (thus revealing her inner truth in the form of a sugar skull), or the Fool feeling confident that he will create and manifest the perfect sugar skull by the time he finishes his journey, we all have an unrealized version of our true potential lying in wait. Let the light-hearted illustrations and color palettes of The Sugar Skull Tarot Deck offer you all the inspiration you need to be the best person you can truly be. So when you are finally reflecting on the outside how you've been feeling on the inside, you will be presented to the world as you've always seen yourself-confident, magical, and ready to give and receive love"--

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.

This book is filled with useful titbits for the tourist or native. The author pieces together the jigsaw of Wallace's life through his travels.

From coast to coast on a motorbike...on the trail of the people, places and events that created Scottish history.

Ships: Visual Encyclopedia provides a fascinating at-a-glance guide to more than 1200 of the most important ships from the earliest times to the present day. Arranged chronologically and by use to allow easy comparison, each ship is illustrated with a profile illustration, accompanied by brief details and specifications.

Part of a series of guides on key figures and themes, this book follows the life of Charles Edward Stuart, the young pretender. The author sets out on his motorbike on the trail of Bonnie Prince Charlie.

This text is an illustrated story of Scotland's hero-king and freedom-fighter. The text follows the life of Robert the Bruce from boyhood onwards.

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.

The story of Rob Roy MacGregor, one of Scotland's most famous figures is retold in a format suitable for children.

Educational, entertaining, and stimulating, these authoritative and handsome encyclopedias present each of their subjects in rich detail. Packed with information, photographs, and illustrations, each book is organized around themes specific to their subject matter.Including extensive information on more than 900 different kinds of trains and locomotives, this encyclopedia divides its contents according to their fuel source—steam, gas, or electricity—and includes information about each vehicle's engineer, innovations in design, maximum velocity, and traction power. Conteniendo información completa, estas hermosas enciclopedias también son educativas y entretenidas. Ya sea para satisfacer la curiosidad o para estimular los sentidos, presentan cada uno de los temas con gran detalle. Llenas de información, fotografías e ilustraciones, cada trabajo en esta serie es accesible ya que están ingeniosamente organizadas en torno a temas prácticos.Más de 900 diferentes tipos de trenes y locomotoras están divididos en tres apartados basados en la fuente de potencia—vapor, diesel y electricidad—en esta enciclopedia que incluye los datos técnicos de cada una así como el peso, la velocidad máxima, la fuerza de tracción, las innovaciones del diseño y el fabricante.

Questo volume raccoglie fotografie e descrizioni di oltre duecento fari da tutto il mondo, che siano ancora in funzione o in disuso; da quelli europei del diciottesimo secolo ai più recenti, da quelli arroccati su isolette deserte ad altri che indicano porti affollati, da quelli posti in luoghi celebri come la prigione di Alcatraz a quelli che si trovano in regioni sconosciute.

Przewodnik ksenofoba to żartobliwe, ale pouczające spojrzenie na charakter i dziwactwa r�żnych narod�w. W tym tomie autor pokazują, kt�re wyjątkowe zalety i słabości Szkot�w czynią ich Szkotami oraz jak te cechy są postrzegane przez inne narody. Szczera, napisana z nutą ironii książka stanowi gwarantowane lekarstwo na ksenofobię. Lektura obowiązkowa dla turyst�w i wszystkich ciekawych świata.

Dieses Buch präsentiert 200 beeindruckende Farbfotografien von Bahnreisen zu abenteuerlichen Zielen wie dem Orient-Express, dem Rocky Mountaineer und der Transsibirischen Eisenbahn. Es lädt ein, die faszinierendsten und entlegensten Orte der Welt zu entdecken, während man mehr über verschiedene Bahnlinien erfährt.

Rund 400 Jahre lang galten die großen Schlachtschiffe mit ihren furcht­erregenden Kanonen als höchste Errungenschaft der ­Marine. Sie waren nicht nur ein wichtiges Instrument der Kriegsführung, sondern auch ein sichtbares Symbol der Macht, des Reichtums und des Stolzes einer Nation. Inzwischen wurde die Rolle der Schlachtschiffe von Flugzeugträgern und atomgetriebenen U-Booten übernommen, doch ihr Platz in der Historie bleibt gesichert. Dieses umfassende Werk erzählt die Geschichte der 52 wichtigsten Großkampfschiffe der Welt – von der portugiesischen Galeone San Martín aus dem 16. Jahrhundert bis zur britischen HMS Vanguard, die 1946 vom Stapel lief und als letztes Schlachtschiff der Welt gilt. Das Buch enthält neben zahlreichen Informationen und Daten mehr als 200 Illustrationen und Fotos, die jedes der vorgestellten Kriegsschiffe aus verschiedenen Perspektiven zeigen.

Dieses Buch beschreibt ein bedeutendes Stück Eisenbahngeschichte der letzten 180 Jahre, von der ersten Dampflok bis zur über 400 km/h schnellen Magnetschwebebahn. Ein Team aus Spezialisten erklärt verständlich die Herkunft und Geschichte der wichtigsten Lokomotiven und Triebwagen weltweit. Es wird die Entwicklung und der technische Fortschritt der drei Traktionsarten Dampf, Diesel und Strom nachgezeichnet. Die Enzyklopädie enthält Informationen zu über 900 Lokomotiven und Triebwagen aus fast zwei Jahrhunderten, gegliedert in Dampflokomotiven, Diesellokomotiven und -triebwagen sowie Elektrolokomotiven und -triebwagen. Die chronologische Anordnung der Fahrzeugeinträge ermöglicht Vergleiche zeitgenössischer Entwicklungen und technischer Fortschritte in verschiedenen Ländern. Jeder Eintrag beleuchtet die Herkunft einer Maschine und ihre oft wechselvolle Geschichte, wobei auch die Gestaltung der Fahrzeuge thematisiert wird. Zudem werden länderspezifische Besonderheiten berücksichtigt, wie die Schweiz als führender Produzent von Elektrolokomotiven dank Wasserkraft oder die Kohle aus Wales, die die Konstruktion der Feuerbüchsen bei der Great Western Railway beeinflusste. Weitere Informationen verdeutlichen, wie die Eisenbahn die moderne Welt prägte und auch in einer sich schnell wandelnden Umwelt eine wichtige Rolle im Verkehr spielen wird.

Burgen und Schlösser bieten uns einen umfangreichen Einblick in die Geschichte vergangener Jahrhunderte. Ob als Wehranlage, Lustschloss oder royales Domizil – sie zieren viele Stadtbilder oder fungieren als Wahrzeichen. Dieser Bildband präsentiert mehr als 200 herausragende Farbfotos von Burgen und Schlössern aus aller Welt. Entdecken Sie unter anderem Schloss Neuschwanstein, Deutschlands Touristenmagnet Nummer eins, die königliche Residenz Windsor Castle in England sowie viele weitere faszinierende Prunkbauten und Ruinen. In kurzen Textabschnitten erfahren Sie Wissenswertes zu Geschichte, Ausstattung und Zweck der steinernen Zeitzeugen Bildband im Querformat mit partieller Goldfolienprägung.

Chronologický prehľad viac ako tisíc parných, motorových a elektrických lokomotív a vlakových jednotiek od roku 1825.

Chronologický přehled více než tisíce parních, termomotorových a elektrických lokomotiv a jednotek od roku 1825.

Všechno, co jste chtěli vědět o letadlových lodích. Tato jedinečná publikace podrobně mapuje kompletní historii a vývoj letadlových lodí. Od prvních úvah a konstrukcí až po dnešní, supermoderní plovoucí letiště s jaderným pohonem. Naleznete zde ilustrace, podrobný popis a technicko-taktická data 52 nejvýznamnějších letadlových lodí včetně útočných obojživelných nosičů. Nechybí samozřejmě ani historie každé lodi – průběh stavby, doba aktivní služby včetně zapojení do válečných konfliktů. Kniha tak podává ucelený obraz o dějinách námořního válečnictví.