Explore a collection of sixty thrilling accounts that highlight some of the most audacious escapes, catastrophic shipwrecks, and remarkable survival tales from around the globe. Each story showcases human resilience and ingenuity in the face of adversity, offering readers a gripping look at the lengths people go to for survival. This compilation promises to captivate adventure enthusiasts and those fascinated by real-life challenges.
Delve into a wealth of famous events, significant sites and momentous births
and deaths. Choose a day of the year and discover the fascinating array of
people, places and happenings for which it is notable. This day-by-day
compendium provides a rich assortment of anniversaries from throughout the
centuries and across the world.
Delve into the thrilling history of Formula 1, exploring groundbreaking innovations and fierce team rivalries that have defined the sport. Each chapter chronicles the essence of every F1 World Championship from 1950 to the present, highlighting key moments and advancements that shaped racing. This comprehensive journey celebrates the evolution of speed and competition in one of the most exhilarating sports in the world.
This comprehensive guide offers essential information for prospective students navigating the British university system. It covers crucial decisions regarding fields of study, university locations, and potential costs. With its objective and authoritative approach, it serves as a trusted resource for making informed choices about higher education, helping readers find the best fit for their academic and financial needs.
The Irish have contributed richly to the world, most notably in literature, but also in the arts, law, politics, religion, scholarship, science, soldiering and sport. In this volume, The Times brings together a unique and fascinating collection of obituaries. The list includes people who have made the greatest impact in their fields, others who have led particularly interesting or influential lives, and a selection of notable Irish figures in the history of The Times. The obituaries have been compiled and edited by Dubliner Charles Lysaght. A lawyer, biographer and reviewer, Charles is a long-time writer of obituaries for The Times. In his introduction, he discusses the nature of Times obituaries and how they have reflected the sometimes troubled and controversial relationship of the newspaper with Ireland. This book features the major Irish figures of influence from the last 200 years covering a diverse range of people, from Daniel O'Connell to Ian Paisley, James Joyce to Maureen Potter. The updated second edition built on the first by adding some of Ireland's most notable characters from the modern era, such as Maeve Binchy, Conor Cruise O'Brien and Terry Wogan, while this paperback version brings things right up to date with further additions including Ken Whitaker, Martin McGuinness and Mavis Arnold.
