The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat fighter aircraft that played a crucial role in the Royal Air Force during World War II. It was one of the main British fighter aircraft during the early stages of World War II and saw extensive service during the Battle of Britain in 1940, where it played a vital role in the defence against German air ......
Ayrton Senna grew from being a clumsy toddler who couldn’t climb stairs into the one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time.
After early successes in his motorsport career, Senna was catapulted into the world’s premier motorsport championship with the unfancied Toleman team – and straight away he was ......
Founded in Florence, Italy, as a luggage brand and equestrian outfitter in 1921, Gucci has evolved into one of the world’s most celebrated fashion houses – synonymous with classic design, elegance, luxury and quality. Casa de Gucci - beloved by the great, the good and the uber glamorous – boasts an instantly recognisable signature style all of its ......
The Olympic Games are unique. Nothing in world society, culture and sport matches the magnificent spectacle every four years of more than 10,500 sportsmen and woman pursuing the dream of gold medal glory. The original Olympics, more than 2,000 years ago, were confined to ancient Greece. Today's stars compete in front of a worldwide audience ......
The Olympic Games are unique. Nothing in world society, culture and sport matches the magnificent spectacle every four years of more than 10,500 athletes pursuing the dream of gold medal glory. The original Olympics, more than 2,000 years ago, were confined to ancient Greece. Today's stars compete in front of a worldwide audience measured in ......
It was a sensation! The World’s first jet airliner flew for the first time barely four years after the end of the Second World War...and it was British. It revolutionised commercial air travel. It was the fastest airliner in the World and it inspired a post-war public with its pioneering jet engines and sleek design. Star-struck celebrities and ......
The History of the European Championship tells the tale of each tournament, highlighting the key events and providing an in-depth account of every final.This book also provides a detailed preview of EURO 2024, which is being staged in Germany across 10 state-of-the-art stadiums.
Crystals have been enchanting the lives of millions of people for thousands of years. These stunning rocks are one of nature’s most prized possessions, and we go above and beyond to unearth them. Whether you are enticed by their mysticism and interested in the metaphysical properties of the stones or simply enjoy the beauty they provide, The ......
That 'll Be The Day - The Birth of Rock & Roll takes you on a musical journey through the first decade of this extraordinary genre that has influenced popular music to the present day. The book features the stories of the biggest rock & roll artists such as Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Chuck Berry through to The Beatles and the Stones and how they ......
