Brunel

Author : Steven Brindle
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-23
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781780226484

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Brunel by Steven Brindle Pdf

A celebration of the life and engineering achievements of Isambard Kingdom Brunel by two of the world's foremost authorities. In his lifetime, Isambard Kingdom Brunel towered over his profession. Today, he remains the most famous engineer in history, the epitome of the volcanic creative forces which brought about the Industrial Revolution - and brought modern society into being. Brunel's extraordinary talents were drawn out by some remarkable opportunities - above all his appointment as engineer to the new Great Western Railway at the age of 26 - but it was his nature to take nothing for granted, and to look at every project, whether it was the longest railway yet planned, or the largest ship ever imagined, from first principles. A hard taskmaster to those who served him, he ultimately sacrificed his own life to his work in his tragically early death at the age of 53. His legacy, though, is all around us, in the railways and bridges that he personally designed, and in his wider influence. This fascinating new book draws on Brunel's own diaries, letters and sketchbooks to understand his life, times, and work.

Author : R. Angus Buchanan
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1852855258

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Brunel by R. Angus Buchanan Pdf

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Author : Isambard Brunel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BML:37001103625617

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The Life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Civil Engineer by Isambard Brunel Pdf

Author : Adam Powley
Publisher : Character-19
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Brunel's Britain by Adam Powley Pdf

Few people can have had such a dramatic impact on Britain than Isambard Kingdom Brunel. More than many kings, warriors and politicians, this icon of the Victorian age transformed not just the landscape of a nation but left a lasting legacy of physical monuments and dynamic innovation that together played a major part in turning Britain into a superpower. Rather than a conventional biography of Brunel’s life, this unique book shows how this most famous of engineers revolutionised transport, industry and much more through the story of his achievements – his grand designs, innovations and technological breakthroughs. It explores in fascinating detail Brunel’s great bridges, tunnels, railways and stations; it charts how he came to revolutionise shipping with evermore ambitious projects; it examines the remarkable contribution Brunel made in other fields including construction, town planning and military applications; and it looks at the brave but flawed schemes that didn’t quite succeed but which were still testimony to his genius, as well as considering his lasting legacy. Superbly illustrated and packed with facts, detail and key information, this is a fresh and fascinating look at the extraordinary achievements of a truly great man.

Author : Helen Doe
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781445683652

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Brunel's Ships and Boats by Helen Doe Pdf

The first book to provide an overview of all of Brunel’s vessels, richly illustrated, and endorsed by the SS Great Britain Trust.

Author : John Christopher
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781445621920

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Bradshaw's Guide Brunel's Railways Swindon to South Wales by John Christopher Pdf

Brunel's railway going from Swindon via Gloucester and across South Wales. Bradshaw describes the journey, and the towns and cities encountered.

Author : John Christopher
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781445621937

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Bradshaw's Guide Brunel's Railways The Minor Lines by John Christopher Pdf

Tracing Brunel's broad gauge railway on the many branch lines. Bradshaw describes the journey, and the towns and cities encountered.

Author : Ivor Waters
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1856
Category : Railroad bridges
ISBN : STANFORD:36105040725934

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Brunel's Tubular Suspension Bridge Over the River Wye by Ivor Waters Pdf

Author : L T C 1910-1974 Rolt
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1015172474

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a Biography by L T C 1910-1974 Rolt Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Tim Bryan
Publisher : Ian Allan Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105024928306

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Brunel by Tim Bryan Pdf

Isambard Kingdom Brunel was to dominate engineering in a wide range of fields - railways, shipping and docks - from his earliest day through to his death in 1859.

Author : Richard Tames
Publisher : Bloomsbury Shire Publications
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UCAL:B4524921

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel, 1806-1859 by Richard Tames Pdf

Brunel was the greatest engineer in an era of engineering titans. First tunnel under a navigable river; first all-iron ship; bridged the Tamar and the Avon; first railway to run express; first true luxury liner five times bigger than any previous. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Author : Colin Maggs
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781445640976

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel by Colin Maggs Pdf

A major new biography of Britain's greatest engineer, the visionary Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Author : Paul Clements
Publisher : History Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UVA:X030107288

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Marc Isambard Brunel by Paul Clements Pdf

Marc Isambard Brunel (1769-1849) nourished an extraordinary intellect, in spite of a tyrannical father. After serving in Louis XVI's navy as an officer cadet, he left France and, at the age of 30, came to Britain via America; 50 years later he died here. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) nourished an equally extraordinary intellect. On leaving his native island of Corsica he went to France, where he became First Consul aged 30 and waged war against Britain. He died in St. Helena 22 years later. This revised biography of Marc Brunel reveals, for the first time, how both these temperamentally opposed men labored, unceasingly and with great courage, on behalf of their adopted countries, and how much Marc Brunel contributed to Napoleon's ultimate defeat. Marc Brunel was a man without malice. In addition to being an inventor, artist, and musician, he was the 19th century's most innovative engineer. Until recently, however, he has been acknowledged less for his achievements than for fathering his brilliant and indefatigable son Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-59). Until the age of 56, Marc Brunel was primarily an inventor, but Isambard took his father's and others' inventions when they were barely visible seeds and turned them into highly visible fruits in the shape of steam ships and railways. Marc Brunel worked in a relatively literate age and his frequently forthright comments were eagerly sought by reporters of many newly established daily papers. He never became a "celebrity." This authoritative work must represent the definitive exploration of this remarkable man's life and brings his considerable achievements into focus for the modern historian. Entertaining yet highly informative, and enhanced by a selection of beautifully produced illustrations, it will be widely welcomed.

Author : Eden Phillpotts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1915
Category : Dartmoor (England)
ISBN : UOM:39015063935962

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Brunel's Tower by Eden Phillpotts Pdf

Author : Mike Brunkel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-21
Category : Influence (Psychology)
ISBN : 1619614774

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Selling Is Not Optional by Mike Brunkel Pdf

Who's afraid of big, bad sales? Almost everyone, says NRS Media co-founder Mike Brunel. Cold calls freak people out, and nobody wants to be thought of as the stereotypical sleazy salesperson. It doesn't have to be that way, though. In Selling Is Not Optional, Brunel shares the key insight that led to his own success as an international media businessman: we are all in sales. How we think about sales, however, has more impact on our success than what we actually sell. Brunel's paradigm-shifting book shows you how to change your sales mindset for better results. His step-by-step process offers even the most reluctant salesperson a pathway to increased sales success now and well into the future. Brunel teaches you how to: Use your passions to drive your success Turn rejection into opportunity Build long-lasting business relationships Feel good about your role in your clients' lives Create systems that multiply your successes Countless salespeople have come to Brunel saying, "I can't do sales." With this eyeopening book, he says, "Yes, you can. Let me show you how."