A TIMES BEST BUSINESS BOOK OF 2022'A gripping story about a great British brand' Jeremy VineLightweight, compact, and now, electric: the cityscape has been forever changed by the addition of the Brompton bike, with its distinctive style and clever folding design.For over forty years, the Brompton's modular design has remained virtually unchanged. It has stood not only the test of time but every financial crash since 1976, Brexit, and COVID-19, not to mention every other risk which any business faces. Where, then, did this ingenious feat of engineering come from? Who were the minds behind it? And how did a small company grow to become one of the biggest cycling brand names in the world?This is not only the first look behind the scenes at Brompton Bicycle Ltd, but a masterclass in entrepreneurship, manufacturing, and scaling a business.
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50 Gems of Northamptonshire
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A beautifully photographed selection of 50 of Northamptonshire's most fascinating features, both natural and man-made.
On the trail of the lost Dead Sea Scrolls, archaeologist Daniel Knox stumbles upon a theft in progress at an ancient temple near Alexandria. Then a senior Egyptian archaeologist is violently killed, and the finger of suspicion points at Knox himself. To add to his mounting worries, his partner Gaille Bonnard is kidnapped while showing a television crew around the ruins of Amarna. She manages to smuggle out a message, pleading with Knox to rescue her, but he's locked in a police cell on suspicion of murder hundreds of miles away. His only hope of clearing his name and saving Gaille is to crack one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the ancient world...before it's too late.
Welcome to Eden. Population: Zero.After she finds out her estranged father and sister are missing from their coastal nature reserve in Madagascar, TV zoologist Rebecca Kirkpatrick is on the first flight home. Underwater archaeologist Daniel Knox is searching for a sunken Chinese treasure ship when he hears of the disappearances and ventures to The Eden Reserve to investigate.Still with a vendetta to settle, Georgian gangster dynasty the Nergadzes send a hitman to hunt down Knox and avenge them. As Knox chases answers he realizes that the idyllic coral reef of Eden hides an ugly truth – someone is willing to kill and exploit people for a secret that will rewrite the history of the New World…
Fact collides with fiction in Will Adams third pulse-pounding adventure featuring the enigmatic Daniel Knox.
Newton's Fire
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A breathtaking thriller which weaves history and religion with action, adventure and apocalypse...
Alexander the Great, history's most enigmatic warrior king. His fabled tomb a wonder of the ancient world, seemingly lost forever. Then a construction crew unknowingly rip open the mouth of an Alexandrian catacomb and trigger a deadly race for the greatest treasure of all time.
The Lives Of Saints: With Other Feasts Of The Year, According To The Roman Calendar; Volume 1
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A classic work of religious hagiography, exploring the lives and legends of the saints as celebrated in the Roman Catholic Church.
My First Hundred Years
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The memoir recounts Dr. Will Adams' diverse life journey, highlighting his childhood experiences, pursuit of education, and various careers. From teaching ballroom dancing to inventing board games and leading a band, Adams shares engaging stories that reflect his passions and the lessons learned throughout his first hundred years.
Celebrating Coventry
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A celebration of Coventry's rich heritage and identity - its special events, achievements, people, industry and landmarks.
