1955 opened with optimism for Hull’s trolleybuses. New ‘Coronation’ trolleybuses, which were replacing the last 1937 Leyland TB4s, promised a new era of one-man-operated trolleybuses, starting with the Beverley Road route. Trolleybuses carried 38.8 million passengers, producing a net surplus of £24,200. Frequencies were intensive, with an afternoon peak two-minute headway on Hessle Road, down to a five/six-minute one on Chanterlands Avenue. General Manager Mr Pulfrey promised larger trolle...

Scarborough of the 1940s to 1960s was a fascinating place for a young bus enthusiast. Travelling from Hull to visit relatives at Newby, outside Scarborough, whether for a day or longer, provided an opportunity not only to observe and ride on United’s buses, but also to travel by East Yorkshire buses.The main attraction was United’s buses which were often in a state of transformation, from 1930s Leyland Titans to the forward-entrance Lodekkas of the 1960s. They were always well turn...

Kingston upon Hull Corporation’s motorbus fleet was always varied and interesting. The azure and white streamline livery is well known but was one of five actually carried. Buses were initially an adjunct to the trams serving areas away from the radial tram routes, but they were instrumental in serving the new council estates of the 1920s and 1930s that were beyond the tram boundaries. A standardisation policy was in place by the coming of war in 1939. Forty-six buses were lost, as well as...

For many generations the people of the spires have believed they were the only living human race left on their planet. They had been told that Daemons had inhabited the planet's surface and driven their ancestors into the domed cities.When Markus and Filona fall in love, they break the strict laws of the domes. Markus is son of the Prefect of Alpha Dome, Filona an innkeepers daughter and their union is forbidden.The couple flee to the planet surface, despite thoughts of the...

Oscar Ogilvie is living with his dad in a house at the end of Lucifer Street, in Cairo, Illinois, when world events change his life forever. The great stock market crash has rippled across the country, and the bank takes over their home—along with all their cherished model trains. Oscar’s dad is forced to head west in search of work, and Oscar must move in with his no-nonsense Aunt Carmen. Only a mysterious drifter who stops by each day for food after school helps alleviate Oscar’s lonelin...

Fidelity (1915) is a portrait of a Midwestern community confronted by a woman's refusal to repent. When Ruth Holland returns to her Iowa hometown years after leaving with a married lover, Glaspell stages collisions among conscience, public judgment, and the changing meanings of loyalty. The novel's psychological realism, tempered irony, and dramatic scene-building reveal the labors of sympathy and the costs of moral certainty. Situated within Progressive Era debates about marriage and fema...

BEYOND SPACESHIP EARTH: 50+ Sci-Fi Books in One Volume presents a panoramic exploration of science fiction, traversing themes of space exploration, futuristic technologies, and the human condition. This anthology showcases a formidable range of literary styles, from defining classics to unconventional narratives that challenge perceptions of reality. Each work contributes to a tapestry of speculative thought, offering both escapism and profound philosophical inquiries. Among the myriad tal...

In "BEYOND SPACESHIP EARTH: 50+ Sci-Fi Books in One Volume," readers are invited to an expansive journey through the farthest reaches of the universe and the inner workings of the human psyche. This anthology encompasses a remarkable spectrum of science fiction, offering tales that stretch the imagination and challenge perceptions of reality. With its blend of utopian visions, dystopian fears, and speculative innovations, the collection showcases stories that not only entertain but also pr...

In the vivid and expansive anthology "Voyage Beyond the Stars," a panoramic vista unfolds, exploring the many dimensions of human imagination through the prism of outer space. With narratives ranging from audacious exploratory tales to profound examinations of extraterrestrial existence, this collection encapsulates the boundless possibilities of speculative fiction. The anthology offers a curated selection of stories, each a gem in its inventive portrayal of journeys across the cosmos. Am...

**Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter—but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe!**Discover the truth in book one of the New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel.The truth: Nicholas Flamel's tomb is empty.The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives.Nicholas Flamel is the greatest Alchemyst to ever live. The records show that he died in 1418, but what if he's actually...

On November 30, 1916, an apparently ordinary freighter left harbor in Kiel, Germany, and would not touch land again for another fifteen months. It was the beginning of an astounding 64,000-mile voyage that was to take the ship around the world, leaving a trail of destruction and devastation in her wake. For this was no ordinary freighter—this was the Wolf, a disguised German warship.In this gripping account of an audacious and lethal World War I expedition...

A rich, illustrated - and entertaining -- history of the iconic Grand Central Terminal, from one of New York City's favorite writers, just in time to celebrate the train station's 100th fabulous anniversary.In the winter of 1913, Grand Central Station was officially opened and immediately became one of the most beautiful and recognizable Manhattan landmarks. In this celebration of the one hundred year old terminal, Sam Roberts of The New York Times looks ba...