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A biography of Louis the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma It examines his long and distinguished career his wartime activites as Allied Chief of Combined Operations and his time as Viceroy and Governor General of India
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Lord Louis Mountbatten accepted the Japanese surrender in 1945 was the last Viceroy of India and was murdered by the IRA Behind the public acclaim which his wartime achievements brought him he had vanity and a controversial lifestyle He had influential connections with the Royal Family but made many enemies including Winston Churchill who never forgave him for his part in giving away India while courtiers in the Royal Household disliked him for his arrogance and interference Both Mountbatten and his wife were widely known to have had numerous affairs but this was rarely spoken of outside their circle He was an egotistical man fascinated by Royalty and his own relationship to the Royal Family and delighted in being seen with celebrities His biographer Brian Hoey knew Mountbatten for ten years and interviewed him on radio and television Hoey talked to many in the Royal Household and also to Prince Philip Prince Michael of Kent and King Constantine of Greece about their memories of Mountbatten Both of Mountbattens daughters and his grandchildren also agreed to speak
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The names Keith Duckworthnbspand DFVnbspare practically synonymous such is the reputation of the famous F1 racing engine which he designed There are books that covernbspthe technical aspects of the DFV engine and other designs from Cosworth the company which he founded with Mike Costin but there are many gaps in the story of Duckworths career before and after CosworthFirst Principles comprehensively fills those gaps taking the reader into the world of Britains finest 20th century engineers It was a world consisting of far more than motorsport embracing an astonishing variety of mechanical devices including aircraft boats and motorcyclesparticularly Triumph for which he was a consultant during his retirement A man of strong convictions and high integrity Keith Duckworth OBE cared passionately about his work fitting almost every aspect of his life around it From his northern industrial roots the ups and downs of his personal life his health problems to his generous support of charities and business startups this book recreates the story of one of motorsportsand engineeringsmost endearing and enduring characters nbsp
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The names Keith Duckworthnbspand DFVnbspare practically synonymous such is the reputation of the famous F1 racing engine which he designed There are books that covernbspthe technical aspects of the DFV engine and other designs from Cosworth the company which he founded with Mike Costin but there are many gaps in the story of Duckworths career before and after CosworthFirst Principles comprehensively fills those gaps taking the reader into the world of Britains finest 20th century engineers It was a world consisting of far more than motorsport embracing an astonishing variety of mechanical devices including aircraft boats and motorcyclesparticularly Triumph for which he was a consultant during his retirement A man of strong convictions and high integrity Keith Duckworth OBE cared passionately about his work fitting almost every aspect of his life around it From his northern industrial roots the ups and downs of his personal life his health problems to his generous support of charities and business startups this book recreates the story of one of motorsportsand engineeringsmost endearing and enduring characters nbsp
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The official biography the man who brought his own personal style to the world of industrial design from automobiles to powerboats Some 50 years after his design masterpieces wrested styling leadership away from General Motors Harley Earl nbsp Thirty four years after his untimely death Virgil Exners name still remains inexorably linked to the Chrysler Corporation in the minds of car enthusiasts worldwide For an all too brief period Exners name epitomized all that was great and exciting in America His thrilling automobile designs from the midfifties took the world by storm and put Chrysler at the top His work was nothing less than a revolution Exner introduced to Chrysler first with his idea cars then with production models vehicles that were wanted for their looks but at the same time were soundly engineered automobiles that carried classic proportions and gave the illusion of movement even while stationary His design of the 1947 Studebaker established the design pattern for all modern cars and was a huge success With many previously unseen works of art and family photos among the 150 color images throughout this is a unique and fascinating insight into a pivotal player in the development of the modern automobile
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The names Keith Duckworth and DFV are practically synonymous such is the reputation of the famous F1 racing engine which he designedWhilst there are books covering the technical aspects of the DFV engine and other designs from Cosworth the company which he founded with Mike Costin there are many gaps in the story of Duckworths career before and after Cosworth This book comprehensively fills those gaps taking the reader into the world of Britains finest 20th century engineersIt was a world consisting of far more than motorsport embracing an astonishing variety of mechnical devices including aircraft boats and motorcycles particularly Triumph for whom he was a consultant during his retirementA man of strong convictions and high integrity Keith Duckworth OBE cared passionately about his work fitting almost every aspect of his life around it His northern industrial roots the ups and downs of his personal life his health problems and his generous support of charities and business startups combine to create the story of one of motorsports and engineerings most endearing and enduring charactersForeword by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE
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In this concluding volume of Gilberts renowned series readers see Churchill at the pinnacle of wartime power as Britains victorious leader in 1945 The manysided nature of Churchills abilities and his achievements fill this work with a multicolored tapestry of people and events Two 8page photo inserts
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This is the authorised biography of one of the bestliked bad boys in British motorsport John Chatham driver racer repairer rebuilder tuner trader and lover of AustinHealeys was according to Geoffrey Healey uncontrollable in his youth and has only mildly mellowed with age Burly and genial but formidably competitive and not above bending the rules when he thought he could get away with it to many he is the archetypal club racer John is so synonymous with AustinHealeys that the most famous racing Healey in the world DD300 is so wellknown mainly because John campaigned it for decades notching up tens of thousands of racing miles But his career embraces far more than one car and until this biography noone had attempted to fill in the gapsJohn Chatham Mr Big Healey is not a dry description of one club race after another It does include a list of Johns principal sporting achievements but no complete record exists of the hundreds of events which made up his competitive career so the writer has not attempted to compile one Instead Norman Burr who was himself acquainted with John in his youth has created a more rounded and personal account full of motoring and sporting anecdotes but also telling the story of Johns family his work his business his three wives and his lovers John has a comprehensive photo library from which the book is generously illustrated with cartoons added to illustrate some of the moments that a camera was not around to record Thoroughly politically incorrect even by the standards of the 1960s its an account which will strike a chord not only with admirers of Big Healeys but also with anyone who believes that independent thinking and the courage to apply and enjoy it is the greatest virtue of all This book is now available in paperback format due to popular demand
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In just a few years José Mourinho has proved himself to be one of the most successful and controversial of football managers He arrived in London in the summer of 2004 to take on the role of the manager at Russian billionaire Roman Abramovichs Chelsea FC His impact on English football was immediate with his unmistakeable selfconfidence style drive and ambition Now he has moved on to Inter Milan where once again he has become the focus of media attention But how did his career start What led him to becoming one of the great enigmas of World Footballnbsp This fascinating book charts his rise from relatively humble beginnings as assistant coach to Sir Bobby Robson to become the most soughtafter club manager in EuropeReaders will gain an insight into Mourinhos management skills as well as his whole footballing philosophy and his approach to motivating his players Mourinho himself writes of his move to Roman Abramovichs Chelsea FC and of approaches by other clubs his mind games with Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United are knocked out of Europe and his fears for his personal safety and that of his family after receiving a death threat on the eve of what should have been the biggest night of his lifeLongterm family friend Portuguese journalist Luís Lourenço guides us through the formative years in Mourinhos coaching career as he returns to Portugal from Barcelona at the turn of the millennium and embarks on the remarkable fouryear journey which will lead him to Chelsea FC A journey which includes shortlived yet turbulent spells at Portuguese giants Benfica and minnows União de Leiria and culminates in a night of unforgettable glory for FC Porto and José Mourinho as they are crowned Champions of Europe
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The official and definitive biography of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother consort of King George VI mother of Queen Elizabeth II grandmother of Prince Charlesand the most beloved British monarch of the twentieth centuryElizabeth Angela Marguerite BowesLyonthe ninth of the Earl of Strathmores ten childrenwas born on August 4 1900 and certainly no one could have imagined that her long life she died in 2002 would come to reflect a changing nation over the ourse of an entire century Now William Shawcrossgiven unrestricted access to the Queen Mothers personal papers letters and diariesgives us a portrait of unprecedented vividness and detail Here is the girl who helped convalescing soldiers during the First World War the young Duchess of York helping her reluctant husband assume the throne when his brother abdicated the Queen refusing to take refuge from the bombing of London risking her own life to instill courage and hope in others who were living through the Blitz the dowager Queenthe last Edwardian the charming survivor of a longlost erarepresenting her nation at home and abroad the matriarch of the Royal Family and the nations bestloved grandmotherA revelatory royal biography that is as well a singular history of Britain in the twentieth century
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After three decades of wild dedication this official authorized biography provides Kiss fans their first real look inside one of rock and rolls most extraordinary bands
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Coming this fall the firstever official authorized biography of Cannibal Corpse Written by Joel McIver author of Justice For All The Truth About Metallica and biographies on Black Sabbath Slayer Slipknot and Queens Of The Stone Age Bible Of Butchery Cannibal Corpse The Official Biography contains over 150 pages loaded with photos from the bands collection stories from each band member and insights into what makes the worlds most successful death metal band tick
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Coming this fall the firstever official authorized biography of Cannibal Corpse Written by Joel McIver author of Justice For All The Truth About Metallica and biographies on Black Sabbath Slayer Slipknot and Queens Of The Stone Age Bible Of Butchery Cannibal Corpse The Official Biography contains over 150 pages loaded with photos from the bands collection stories from each band member and insights into what makes the worlds most successful death metal band tick
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The revealing and hilarious tale of Punks longest surviving band written and produced with their full cooperation The story of how an unholy alliance between Rat Scabies and Captain Sensible was launched on an unsuspecting world and how their adventures plumbed depths of delinquency seldom seen in the chequered history of Punk It is a story of bad luck bad behaviour disappointment despair and selfdestruction But it is also a story of courage commitment conviction ambition and selfrespect The story is told by those who know it best The Damned themselves their colleagues their families their friends their enemies Fully illustrated and including a comprehensive discography courtesy of goodreadscom
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Find tips, reviews, and features on Virgil Exner Visioneer The Official sold for 107.26 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product belongs to and is sold by Abebooks.com.
The official biography the man who brought his own personal style to the world of industrial design from automobiles to powerboats Some 50 years after his design masterpieces wrested styling leadership away from General Motors Harley Earl nbsp Thirty four years after his untimely death Virgil Exners name still remains inexorably linked to the Chrysler Corporation in the minds of car enthusiasts worldwide For an all too brief period Exners name epitomized all that was great and exciting in America His thrilling automobile designs from the midfifties took the world by storm and put Chrysler at the top His work was nothing less than a revolution Exner introduced to Chrysler first with his idea cars then with production models vehicles that were wanted for their looks but at the same time were soundly engineered automobiles that carried classic proportions and gave the illusion of movement even while stationary His design of the 1947 Studebaker established the design pattern for all modern cars and was a huge success With many previously unseen works of art and family photos among the 150 color images throughout this is a unique and fascinating insight into a pivotal player in the development of the modern automobile
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