Early Carriages and Roads by Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of road travel and the development of carriages in England from the earliest times up to the 19th century. Drawing on historical records, illustrations, and firsthand accounts, the book delves into the origins of wheeled vehicles, tracing their progress from primitive carts and chariots to the sophisticated coaches and carriages that became symbols of status and innovation. Payne-Gallwey ex...

'My favourite wine w*nker' Jack Whitehall'Finally, a wine book that's as moreish as my Malbec' Alan Carr'An enormously entertaining read' Spectator'A full-bodied book that’s really got legs' Mail on Sunday‘I like to talk about wine the way normal humans talk about things they love – it’s not about showing off how many fancy wine terms I know. The point is to share some...

It's a tough economy for job-seekers, and it can be even more nerve-racking for women trying to juggle career and family. Women are used to being told that once we get off the career track, we can't get back on. In The Comeback, Emma Gilbey Keller proves that this isn't true: More and more, companies today are looking at the value of hiring returning mothers. In this encouraging book, Keller tells the stories of seven very different women from a variety of professions who sought t...

Here is a book crammed full of secret fighting techniques never before divulged in print: the Oriental delayed death touch, the destruction wrought on by the fingertips of an obscure Mexican; the shout of doom; the method so terrible it is practiced only in Russian torture chambers, the niceties of Thugee strangulation; and many more vicious fighting tricks.Suppressed for generations! Twenty of the world's most secretly guarded fighting techniques vividly described in one volume.

Brought to you by Penguin.‘I like to talk about wine the way normal humans talk about things they love – it’s not about showing off how many fancy wine terms I know. The point is to share something I love with someone else in a way that makes them want to love it too.’Thirsty is the story of Tom Gilbey (The Wine Guy) and his life in wine, a celebration of the bleedin’ beautiful people who make it, and a history of his family’s love...

Playfully blending personal memoir, criticism and candid new interviews with filmmakers from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum, Ryan Gilbey's engaging and dynamic It Used to be Witches is a non-chronological treasure-hunt through queer cinema past and present. Andrew Haigh ( All of Us Strangers), Cheryl Dunye ( The Watermelon Woman), Isabel Sandoval ( Lingua Franca) and Bruce LaBruce ( No Skin Off My Ass) are among the directors who reveal how queer ar...

Groundhog Day (1993), directed by Harold Ramis and starring Bill Murray, is widely regarded as one of the most original and enduring films of 1990s Hollywood. What begins as a high-concept romantic comedy about a cynical television weatherman forced to repeatedly relive the same day soon deepens into a tale of despair and renewal, coloured by existential unease and the spirit of Samuel Beckett.In this engaging study, Ryan Gilbey traces the film's unlikely journey from Danny...

Small Horses in Warfare by Sir Walter Gilbey is a historical exploration of the use of small horses, or ponies, in military contexts throughout history. Sir Gilbey, a well-known breeder and advocate for the use of horses in various fields, presents a detailed argument in favor of small horses as effective and efficient in warfare, countering the prevalent belief that larger horses were always superior in military roles.The book examines the history of cavalry and mounted units, illustratin...

In "Ponies Past and Present," Walter Sir Gilbey provides a thorough exploration of pony breeds, their historical significance, and their evolution over time. The book is notable for its blend of rigorous scholarship and engaging prose, utilizing a narrative style that is both informative and captivating. Gilbey meticulously situates ponies within the context of British equestrian culture, investigating their roles in agriculture, transportation, and leisure. His use of vivid descriptions a...

In "Early Carriages and Roads," Walter Sir Gilbey meticulously explores the evolution of carriage design and the development of road networks in early modern Europe. His narrative weaves together historical anecdotes, technical specifications, and illustrations, providing readers with a rich tapestry of the intricacies involved in transportation from the late medieval period to the advent of the automobile. The book employs a detailed analytical style that encapsulates not only the physica...

The Great Horse written by Walter Gilbey who was an English wine-merchant and philanthropist. This book was published in 1899. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work. ...

In "Horses Past and Present," Walter Sir Gilbey presents an eloquent exploration of the profound relationship between humans and horses throughout history. Straddling the realms of natural history and cultural analysis, Gilbey employs a meticulous narrative style that combines vivid anecdote with scholarly rigor. He delves into the evolution of horse breeds, their roles in agriculture, warfare, and leisure, while artfully intertwining personal reflections and historical accounts that captu...