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The Elegant Hustler

Adventures From a Life on the Move

par Celia Imrie ...

Lu par Celia Imrie ...

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9 heure 40 min

'Days seem so exhilarating aboard a ship: surrounded by water, an ever-changing spectrum of blues, greys and black, the sky surrounds you like a great bowl. The colours change from Prussian blue, speckled with turquoise, white horses, to fifty shades of grey, with the horizon a thin silver line and a Biblical display of golden sunrays, spilling down.'For Celia Imrie, travel is not simply a passion ... En savoir plus

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'Days seem so exhilarating aboard a ship: surrounded by water, an ever-changing spectrum of blues, greys and black, the sky surrounds you like a great bowl. The colours change from Prussian blue, speckled with turquoise, white horses, to fifty shades of grey, with the horizon a thin silver line and a Biblical display of golden sunrays, spilling down.'For Celia Imrie, travel is not simply a passion
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Nothing Like It In The World

The Men Who Built The Transcontinental Railroad 1863 - 1869

par Stephen E. Ambrose ...

Lu par Jeffrey DeMunn ...

Version Longue

15 heure 38 min

In this New York Times bestseller, Stephen Ambrose brings to life the story of the building of the transcontinental railroad, from the men who financed it to the engineers and surveyors who risked their lives to the workers who signed on for the dangerous job.Nothing Like It in the World gives the account of an unprecedented feat of engineering, vision, and courage. It is the story of the men who ... En savoir plus

$39.99 CAD

In this New York Times bestseller, Stephen Ambrose brings to life the story of the building of the transcontinental railroad, from the men who financed it to the engineers and surveyors who risked their lives to the workers who signed on for the dangerous job.Nothing Like It in the World gives the account of an unprecedented feat of engineering, vision, and courage. It is the story of the men who
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Off the Tracks

A Meditation on Train Journeys in a Time of No Travel

par Pamela Mulloy ...

Lu par Jennifer Wigmore ...

Version Longue

5 heure 55 min

Train travel is having a renaissance. Grand old routes that had been canceled, or were moldering in neglect, have been refurbished as destinations in themselves. The Rocky Mountaineer, the Orient Express, and the Trans-Siberian Railroad run again in all their glory.Pamela Mulloy has always loved train travel. Whether returning to the Maritimes every year with her daughter on the Ocean, or taking ... En savoir plus

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Train travel is having a renaissance. Grand old routes that had been canceled, or were moldering in neglect, have been refurbished as destinations in themselves. The Rocky Mountaineer, the Orient Express, and the Trans-Siberian Railroad run again in all their glory.Pamela Mulloy has always loved train travel. Whether returning to the Maritimes every year with her daughter on the Ocean, or taking
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For The Love of Trains

par Paul Routledge ...

Lu par Nicholas Camm ...

Version Longue

9 heure 1 min

Dedicated ‘Puffer Nutter’ Paul Routledge has loved trains all his life.Whether it’s chugging along on a scenic steam railway or whizzing through towns and fields to the other side of the country, for Paul it has never lost its magic.A journalist for nearly 60 years years and Daily Mirror columnist for 27 of those, Paul has written regularly about the joys of train travel.Now the country is set to ... En savoir plus

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Dedicated ‘Puffer Nutter’ Paul Routledge has loved trains all his life.Whether it’s chugging along on a scenic steam railway or whizzing through towns and fields to the other side of the country, for Paul it has never lost its magic.A journalist for nearly 60 years years and Daily Mirror columnist for 27 of those, Paul has written regularly about the joys of train travel.Now the country is set to
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On the Slow Train Again

par Michael Williams ...

Lu par Michael Tudor Barnes ...

Version Longue

7 heure 29 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Michael Williams has spent the past year travelling along the fascinating rail byways of Britain for this new collection of journeys. Here is the 'train to the end of the world' running for more than four splendid hours through lake, loch and moorland from Inverness to Wick, the most northerly town in Britain. He discovers a perfect country branch line in London's ... En savoir plus

$18.45 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.Michael Williams has spent the past year travelling along the fascinating rail byways of Britain for this new collection of journeys. Here is the 'train to the end of the world' running for more than four splendid hours through lake, loch and moorland from Inverness to Wick, the most northerly town in Britain. He discovers a perfect country branch line in London's
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Thomas og vennerne - Det store jernbaneshow

par Mattel ...

Lu par Henrik Koefoed ...

Collections series Thomas og vennerne
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11 min

Thomas drømmer om at være med i det store jernbaneshow, hvor lokomotiver fra alle verdensdele dyster om at være hurtigst og stærkest. Han får kontrolchefen til at sige ja til, at nogle lokomotiver fra Sodor skal med. Men kontrolchefen udvælger ikke Thomas til konkurrencen. Åh nej, hvad skal Thomas dog gøre?Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry ... En savoir plus

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Thomas drømmer om at være med i det store jernbaneshow, hvor lokomotiver fra alle verdensdele dyster om at være hurtigst og stærkest. Han får kontrolchefen til at sige ja til, at nogle lokomotiver fra Sodor skal med. Men kontrolchefen udvælger ikke Thomas til konkurrencen. Åh nej, hvad skal Thomas dog gøre?Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry
... En savoir plus
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Trains for Beginners: A Clear Guide to the Engineering Behind Rail Travel

par Alexander Hayes ...

Lu par Alexander Hayes ...

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1 heures 50 min

Unlock the fascinating engineering behind global railway transit and transform your daily commute into an adventure. Perfect for curious minds eager to understand hidden infrastructure, this accessible guide decodes the mechanics of how steel wheels effortlessly move massive loads. Dive into the physical science that powers modern transportation networks.Whether you are relaxing on a long-distance ... En savoir plus

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Unlock the fascinating engineering behind global railway transit and transform your daily commute into an adventure. Perfect for curious minds eager to understand hidden infrastructure, this accessible guide decodes the mechanics of how steel wheels effortlessly move massive loads. Dive into the physical science that powers modern transportation networks.Whether you are relaxing on a long-distance
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Stealing the General

The Great Locomotive Chase and the First Medal of Honor

par Russell S. Bonds ...

Lu par Bronson Pinchot ...

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15 heure 13 min

On April 12, 1862—one year to the day after Confederate guns opened on Fort Sumter and started the Civil War—a tall, mysterious smuggler and self-appointed Union spy named James J. Andrews and nineteen infantry volunteers infiltrated Georgia and stole a steam engine called the General. Racing northward at speeds near sixty miles an hour, cutting telegraph lines, and destroying track along the way, ... En savoir plus

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On April 12, 1862—one year to the day after Confederate guns opened on Fort Sumter and started the Civil War—a tall, mysterious smuggler and self-appointed Union spy named James J. Andrews and nineteen infantry volunteers infiltrated Georgia and stole a steam engine called the General. Racing northward at speeds near sixty miles an hour, cutting telegraph lines, and destroying track along the way,
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The Great Train Robber: My Autobiography

The Inside Story of Britain's Most Notorious Heist

par Chris Pickard ...

Lu par Nick Reynolds ...

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11 heure 49 min

What is it that fascinates so many people about Ronnie Biggs and makes him a household name sixty years on from the crime that made his name? Is it the man or the myth that makes Ron a latter-day Robin Hood, and the odd man out who is best remembered from a gang of sixteen who held up a mail train in August 1963?This book covers Ron's entire life including the Great Train Robbery, his conviction ... En savoir plus

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What is it that fascinates so many people about Ronnie Biggs and makes him a household name sixty years on from the crime that made his name? Is it the man or the myth that makes Ron a latter-day Robin Hood, and the odd man out who is best remembered from a gang of sixteen who held up a mail train in August 1963?This book covers Ron's entire life including the Great Train Robbery, his conviction
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Thomas og vennerne - Sørøverskibet og den skjulte skat

par Mattel ...

Lu par Henrik Koefoed ...

Collections series Thomas og vennerne
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14 min

Da Thomas skal hjælpe med at bygge en ny jernbanelinje, overser han nogle advarselsskilte, og jorden braser sammen under ham. Thomas ender nede i en klippehule, hvor der er et stort sørøverskib. Og når der er et sørøverskib i hulen, så er der måske også en ægte sørøverskat begravet et sted dernede ...Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

Da Thomas skal hjælpe med at bygge en ny jernbanelinje, overser han nogle advarselsskilte, og jorden braser sammen under ham. Thomas ender nede i en klippehule, hvor der er et stort sørøverskib. Og når der er et sørøverskib i hulen, så er der måske også en ægte sørøverskat begravet et sted dernede ...Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og
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Langs de Transsiberië Express

par Cees Koring ...

Lu par Marc Peter van der Maas ...

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4 heure 53 min

'Als de kofferbak opengaat zie ik een massa vlees op bebloed plastic. Deze wrakkige auto is een rijdend graf voor kilo's dood vee. Bovenop ligt een afgehakte runderkop. Mannen sleuren en vechten met hompen vlees. Het stinkt. De aanblik van deze markt in Oost Siberië bevestigt mijn voornemen: nu, maar ook straks, in Mongolië, gaat mijn spijsverteringssysteem voor lokaal voedsel op slot. Voor mij ... En savoir plus

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'Als de kofferbak opengaat zie ik een massa vlees op bebloed plastic. Deze wrakkige auto is een rijdend graf voor kilo's dood vee. Bovenop ligt een afgehakte runderkop. Mannen sleuren en vechten met hompen vlees. Het stinkt. De aanblik van deze markt in Oost Siberië bevestigt mijn voornemen: nu, maar ook straks, in Mongolië, gaat mijn spijsverteringssysteem voor lokaal voedsel op slot. Voor mij
... En savoir plus
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Nothing Like it In The World

The Men Who Built The Transcontinental Railroad 1863 - 1869

par Stephen E. Ambrose ...

Lu par Jeffrey DeMunn ...

Version Abrégée

7 heure 6 min

In this New York Times bestseller, Stephen Ambrose brings to life the story of the building of the transcontinental railroad, from the men who financed it to the engineers and surveyors who risked their lives to the workers who signed on for the dangerous job.Nothing Like It in the World gives the account of an unprecedented feat of engineering, vision, and courage. It is the story of the men who ... En savoir plus

$26.99 CAD

In this New York Times bestseller, Stephen Ambrose brings to life the story of the building of the transcontinental railroad, from the men who financed it to the engineers and surveyors who risked their lives to the workers who signed on for the dangerous job.Nothing Like It in the World gives the account of an unprecedented feat of engineering, vision, and courage. It is the story of the men who
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History of New York Subway: From Gritty Tunnels to Global Icon, How an Underground Railroad Shaped a Modern City

par Nicholas Bauer ...

Lu par Nicholas Bauer ...

Version Longue

1 heures 53 min

Dive into the gritty urban history of an engineering marvel that turned a chaotic harbor town into a global empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this high-energy narrative captures the raw ambition and fierce political battles that built a city beneath the streets. Discover how rival financiers and radical visionaries carved transit lines through solid rock.Feel the chaotic pulse of nineteenth ... En savoir plus

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Dive into the gritty urban history of an engineering marvel that turned a chaotic harbor town into a global empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this high-energy narrative captures the raw ambition and fierce political battles that built a city beneath the streets. Discover how rival financiers and radical visionaries carved transit lines through solid rock.Feel the chaotic pulse of nineteenth
... En savoir plus
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Grand Central

How a Train Station Transformed America

par Sam Roberts ...

Lu par Sam Roberts ...

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6 heure 59 min

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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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Unconditional Ways To Make Money in Transportation & Warehousing

Boats, Land, Chassis, RVs, Campers, Containers, etc...

par Staphane Williams ...

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1 heures 26 min

Embark on an odyssey through the complex realm of logistics with this indispensable guide, a beacon for entrepreneurs navigating the labyrinthine challenges of transport and warehousing. This compendium of strategies and insights unveils the secrets to orchestrating the movement and storage of goods with precision. It serves as a manifesto for the savvy logistician aspiring to master the dance of ... En savoir plus

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Embark on an odyssey through the complex realm of logistics with this indispensable guide, a beacon for entrepreneurs navigating the labyrinthine challenges of transport and warehousing. This compendium of strategies and insights unveils the secrets to orchestrating the movement and storage of goods with precision. It serves as a manifesto for the savvy logistician aspiring to master the dance of
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Train

Riding the Rails That Created the Modern World---from the Trans-Siberian to the Southwest Chief

par Tom Zoellner ...

Lu par Grover Gardner ...

Version Longue

12 heure 13 min

Tom Zoellner loves trains with a ferocious passion. In his new book he chronicles the innovation and sociological impact of the railway technology that changed the world, and could very well change it again.From the frigid Trans-Siberian Railroad to the antiquated Indian Railways to the futuristic maglev trains, Zoellner offers a stirring story of man's relationship with trains. Zoellner examines ... En savoir plus

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Tom Zoellner loves trains with a ferocious passion. In his new book he chronicles the innovation and sociological impact of the railway technology that changed the world, and could very well change it again.From the frigid Trans-Siberian Railroad to the antiquated Indian Railways to the futuristic maglev trains, Zoellner offers a stirring story of man's relationship with trains. Zoellner examines
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De sorte tog. Lokomotivmænd i krig

par Carl Otto Petersen ...

Lu par Finn Andersen ...

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9 heure 50 min

"De sorte tog: Lokomotivmændi krig" er en skildring af livet under tyskernes besættelse af Danmark i 1940-1945 set fra lokomotivførernes perspektiv. Jernbanen var Danmarks nerve og skinnenettet fragtede madvarer og andre forsyninger rundt mellem landsdelene. Men jernbanen var også et udsat mål for sabotage, da den tyske værnemagt benyttede skinnerne til at fragte våben og anden krigsmateriel rundt ... En savoir plus

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"De sorte tog: Lokomotivmændi krig" er en skildring af livet under tyskernes besættelse af Danmark i 1940-1945 set fra lokomotivførernes perspektiv. Jernbanen var Danmarks nerve og skinnenettet fragtede madvarer og andre forsyninger rundt mellem landsdelene. Men jernbanen var også et udsat mål for sabotage, da den tyske værnemagt benyttede skinnerne til at fragte våben og anden krigsmateriel rundt
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Boss of the Grips

The Life of James H. Williams and the Red Caps of Grand Central Terminal

par Eric K. Washington ...

Lu par David Sadzin ...

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10 heure 11 min

A long-overdue biography of the head of Grand Central Terminal's Red Caps, who flourished in the cultural nexus of Harlem and American railroads.In a feat of remarkable research and timely reclamation, Eric K. Washington uncovers the nearly forgotten life of James H. Williams (1878–1948), the chief porter of Grand Central Terminal's Red Caps—a multitude of Harlem-based black men whom he organized ... En savoir plus

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A long-overdue biography of the head of Grand Central Terminal's Red Caps, who flourished in the cultural nexus of Harlem and American railroads.In a feat of remarkable research and timely reclamation, Eric K. Washington uncovers the nearly forgotten life of James H. Williams (1878–1948), the chief porter of Grand Central Terminal's Red Caps—a multitude of Harlem-based black men whom he organized
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HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting

The Ultimate Handbook for Train Spotting Skills, Identifying Trains, and Connecting with the Railfan Community

par HowExpert ...

Lu par Dylan McCright ...

Version Longue

3 heure 44 min

If you’re passionate about trains and want to elevate your train spotting experience, HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting is your ultimate companion. This guide takes you on a comprehensive journey through train spotting, offering expert insights, practical advice, and a deep dive into every aspect of this beloved hobby. Whether you're just starting out or refining your skills, this book provides ... En savoir plus

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If you’re passionate about trains and want to elevate your train spotting experience, HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting is your ultimate companion. This guide takes you on a comprehensive journey through train spotting, offering expert insights, practical advice, and a deep dive into every aspect of this beloved hobby. Whether you're just starting out or refining your skills, this book provides
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The Trains Now Departed

Sixteen Excursions into the Lost Delights of Britain's Railways

par Michael Williams ...

Lu par Michael Tudor Barnes ...

Version Longue

10 heure 45 min

SOMETIMES you come across a lofty railway viaduct, marooned in the middle of a remote country landscape. Or a crumbling platform from some once-bustling junction buried under the buddleia. If you are lucky you might be able to follow some rusting tracks, or explore an old tunnel leading to…well, who knows where? Listen hard. Is that the wind in the undergrowth? Or the spectre of a train from a ... En savoir plus

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SOMETIMES you come across a lofty railway viaduct, marooned in the middle of a remote country landscape. Or a crumbling platform from some once-bustling junction buried under the buddleia. If you are lucky you might be able to follow some rusting tracks, or explore an old tunnel leading to…well, who knows where? Listen hard. Is that the wind in the undergrowth? Or the spectre of a train from a
... En savoir plus
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Rival Rails

The Race to Build America's Greatest Transcontinental Railroad

par Walter R. Borneman ...

Lu par Norman Dietz ...

Version Longue

15 heure

The driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit, which marked the completion of the country's first transcontinental railroad, was only the beginning of the race for railroad dominance. In the aftermath of this building feat, dozens of railroads, each with aggressive empire builders at their helms, raced one another for the ultimate prize of a southern transcontinental route that was ... En savoir plus

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The driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit, which marked the completion of the country's first transcontinental railroad, was only the beginning of the race for railroad dominance. In the aftermath of this building feat, dozens of railroads, each with aggressive empire builders at their helms, raced one another for the ultimate prize of a southern transcontinental route that was
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Last Train to Paradise

Henry Flagler and the Spectacular Rise and Fall of the Railroad that Crossed an Ocean

par Les Standiford ...

Lu par Del Roy ...

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8 heure 17 min

The fast-paced and gripping true account of the extraordinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad—one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken, destroyed in one fell swoop by the strongest storm ever to hit U.S. shores.In 1904, the brilliant and driven entrepreneur Henry Flagler, partner to John D. Rockefeller, dreamed of a railway connecting the island of Key ... En savoir plus

$23.00 CAD

The fast-paced and gripping true account of the extraordinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad—one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken, destroyed in one fell swoop by the strongest storm ever to hit U.S. shores.In 1904, the brilliant and driven entrepreneur Henry Flagler, partner to John D. Rockefeller, dreamed of a railway connecting the island of Key
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Thomas og vennerne - En farefuld tur til fastlandet

par Mattel ...

Lu par Henrik Koefoed ...

Collections series Thomas og vennerne
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11 min

Damplokomotivet Henry bliver skadet, og James får hans tur til fastlandet. Thomas syntes, at det er uretfærdigt. Han vil også ud på eventyr! Thomas kobler sig derfor på Henrys godsvogne, inden James når at gøre det, og suser af sted. Men der lurer farer på fastlandet, som det lille lokomotiv ikke kender ...Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

Damplokomotivet Henry bliver skadet, og James får hans tur til fastlandet. Thomas syntes, at det er uretfærdigt. Han vil også ud på eventyr! Thomas kobler sig derfor på Henrys godsvogne, inden James når at gøre det, og suser af sted. Men der lurer farer på fastlandet, som det lille lokomotiv ikke kender ...Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry
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On the Shadow Tracks

A Journey through Occupied Myanmar

par Clare Hammond ...

Lu par Clare Hammond ...

Version Longue

9 heure 8 min

Brought to you by Penguin.In 2016, while working as a journalist in Yangon, Clare Hammond discovered an obscure map that showed a web of new railways spanning the length and breadth of the country - railways not shown on any other publicly available maps. She was determined to uncover the railways' origins, purpose, and most of all, the silence that surrounded them. She would spend three months ... En savoir plus

$25.83 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.In 2016, while working as a journalist in Yangon, Clare Hammond discovered an obscure map that showed a web of new railways spanning the length and breadth of the country - railways not shown on any other publicly available maps. She was determined to uncover the railways' origins, purpose, and most of all, the silence that surrounded them. She would spend three months
... En savoir plus

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