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Dominion

The Railway and the Rise of Canada

par Stephen Bown ...

Lu par Wayne Ward ...

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12 heure 4 min

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERNamed Best Book of the Year by the Globe and Mail, History Today and The Hill TimesA gripping and eye-opening account of the building of the engineering triumph that created a nation: the Canadian Pacific Railway**The sharp decline of the demand for fur in the late nineteenth century could have spelled economic disaster for the venerable Hudson’s Bay Company, but an idea ... En savoir plus

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLERNamed Best Book of the Year by the Globe and Mail, History Today and The Hill TimesA gripping and eye-opening account of the building of the engineering triumph that created a nation: the Canadian Pacific Railway**The sharp decline of the demand for fur in the late nineteenth century could have spelled economic disaster for the venerable Hudson’s Bay Company, but an idea
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Nothing Like It In The World

The Men Who Built The Transcontinental Railroad 1863 - 1869

par Stephen E. Ambrose ...

Lu par Jeffrey DeMunn ...

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15 heure 38 min

In this New York Times bestseller, Stephen Ambrose brings to life the story of the building of the transcontinental railroad, from the men who financed it to the engineers and surveyors who risked their lives to the workers who signed on for the dangerous job.Nothing Like It in the World gives the account of an unprecedented feat of engineering, vision, and courage. It is the story of the men who ... En savoir plus

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In this New York Times bestseller, Stephen Ambrose brings to life the story of the building of the transcontinental railroad, from the men who financed it to the engineers and surveyors who risked their lives to the workers who signed on for the dangerous job.Nothing Like It in the World gives the account of an unprecedented feat of engineering, vision, and courage. It is the story of the men who
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Boss of the Grips

The Life of James H. Williams and the Red Caps of Grand Central Terminal

par Eric K. Washington ...

Lu par David Sadzin ...

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10 heure 11 min

A long-overdue biography of the head of Grand Central Terminal's Red Caps, who flourished in the cultural nexus of Harlem and American railroads.In a feat of remarkable research and timely reclamation, Eric K. Washington uncovers the nearly forgotten life of James H. Williams (1878–1948), the chief porter of Grand Central Terminal's Red Caps—a multitude of Harlem-based black men whom he organized ... En savoir plus

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A long-overdue biography of the head of Grand Central Terminal's Red Caps, who flourished in the cultural nexus of Harlem and American railroads.In a feat of remarkable research and timely reclamation, Eric K. Washington uncovers the nearly forgotten life of James H. Williams (1878–1948), the chief porter of Grand Central Terminal's Red Caps—a multitude of Harlem-based black men whom he organized
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HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting

The Ultimate Handbook for Train Spotting Skills, Identifying Trains, and Connecting with the Railfan Community

par HowExpert ...

Lu par Dylan McCright ...

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3 heure 44 min

If you’re passionate about trains and want to elevate your train spotting experience, HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting is your ultimate companion. This guide takes you on a comprehensive journey through train spotting, offering expert insights, practical advice, and a deep dive into every aspect of this beloved hobby. Whether you're just starting out or refining your skills, this book provides ... En savoir plus

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If you’re passionate about trains and want to elevate your train spotting experience, HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting is your ultimate companion. This guide takes you on a comprehensive journey through train spotting, offering expert insights, practical advice, and a deep dive into every aspect of this beloved hobby. Whether you're just starting out or refining your skills, this book provides
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The Trains Now Departed

Sixteen Excursions into the Lost Delights of Britain's Railways

par Michael Williams ...

Lu par Michael Tudor Barnes ...

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10 heure 45 min

SOMETIMES you come across a lofty railway viaduct, marooned in the middle of a remote country landscape. Or a crumbling platform from some once-bustling junction buried under the buddleia. If you are lucky you might be able to follow some rusting tracks, or explore an old tunnel leading to…well, who knows where? Listen hard. Is that the wind in the undergrowth? Or the spectre of a train from a ... En savoir plus

$20.29 CAD

SOMETIMES you come across a lofty railway viaduct, marooned in the middle of a remote country landscape. Or a crumbling platform from some once-bustling junction buried under the buddleia. If you are lucky you might be able to follow some rusting tracks, or explore an old tunnel leading to…well, who knows where? Listen hard. Is that the wind in the undergrowth? Or the spectre of a train from a
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Rival Rails

The Race to Build America's Greatest Transcontinental Railroad

par Walter R. Borneman ...

Lu par Norman Dietz ...

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15 heure

The driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit, which marked the completion of the country's first transcontinental railroad, was only the beginning of the race for railroad dominance. In the aftermath of this building feat, dozens of railroads, each with aggressive empire builders at their helms, raced one another for the ultimate prize of a southern transcontinental route that was ... En savoir plus

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The driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit, which marked the completion of the country's first transcontinental railroad, was only the beginning of the race for railroad dominance. In the aftermath of this building feat, dozens of railroads, each with aggressive empire builders at their helms, raced one another for the ultimate prize of a southern transcontinental route that was
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Last Train to Paradise

Henry Flagler and the Spectacular Rise and Fall of the Railroad that Crossed an Ocean

par Les Standiford ...

Lu par Del Roy ...

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8 heure 17 min

The fast-paced and gripping true account of the extraordinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad—one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken, destroyed in one fell swoop by the strongest storm ever to hit U.S. shores.In 1904, the brilliant and driven entrepreneur Henry Flagler, partner to John D. Rockefeller, dreamed of a railway connecting the island of Key ... En savoir plus

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The fast-paced and gripping true account of the extraordinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad—one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken, destroyed in one fell swoop by the strongest storm ever to hit U.S. shores.In 1904, the brilliant and driven entrepreneur Henry Flagler, partner to John D. Rockefeller, dreamed of a railway connecting the island of Key
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Tracks of Innovation: Modern Railway Engineering

par Gavin T. Railton ...

Lu par Digital Voice Marcus G ...

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4 heure 39 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Railway engineering is undergoing a groundbreaking transformation driven by the need for speed, sustainability, and advanced technology. Tracks of Innovation: Modern Railway Engineering explores the most exciting innovations shaping the future of rail transport. From high-speed bullet trains to the development of hyperloop systems, this book delves ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Railway engineering is undergoing a groundbreaking transformation driven by the need for speed, sustainability, and advanced technology. Tracks of Innovation: Modern Railway Engineering explores the most exciting innovations shaping the future of rail transport. From high-speed bullet trains to the development of hyperloop systems, this book delves
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A Short History of the Railroad

par Christian Wolmar ...

Lu par Robert Maskell ...

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11 heure 57 min

A fascinating journey through the history of railways, packed with first-hand accounts of innovation, triumph, and tragedy.From the earliest steam engine to the high-speed bullet trains of today, A Short History of the Railway reveals the hidden stories of railway history across the world - the inspired engineering; the blood, sweat, and tears that went into the construction of the tracks; the ... En savoir plus

$26.00 CAD

A fascinating journey through the history of railways, packed with first-hand accounts of innovation, triumph, and tragedy.From the earliest steam engine to the high-speed bullet trains of today, A Short History of the Railway reveals the hidden stories of railway history across the world - the inspired engineering; the blood, sweat, and tears that went into the construction of the tracks; the
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The Race Underground

Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry That Built America's First Subway

par Doug Most ...

Lu par John H. Mayer ...

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15 heure 26 min

In the late nineteenth century, as cities like Boston and New York grew larger, the streets became increasingly clogged with horse-drawn carts. When the great blizzard of 1888 brought New York City to a halt, a solution had to be found. Two brothers—Henry Melville Whitney of Boston and William Collins Whitney of New York City—pursued the dream of his city being the first American metropolis to ... En savoir plus

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In the late nineteenth century, as cities like Boston and New York grew larger, the streets became increasingly clogged with horse-drawn carts. When the great blizzard of 1888 brought New York City to a halt, a solution had to be found. Two brothers—Henry Melville Whitney of Boston and William Collins Whitney of New York City—pursued the dream of his city being the first American metropolis to
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The Elegant Hustler

Adventures From a Life on the Move

par Celia Imrie ...

Lu par Celia Imrie ...

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9 heure 40 min

'Days seem so exhilarating aboard a ship: surrounded by water, an ever-changing spectrum of blues, greys and black, the sky surrounds you like a great bowl. The colours change from Prussian blue, speckled with turquoise, white horses, to fifty shades of grey, with the horizon a thin silver line and a Biblical display of golden sunrays, spilling down.'For Celia Imrie, travel is not simply a passion ... En savoir plus

$43.99 CAD

'Days seem so exhilarating aboard a ship: surrounded by water, an ever-changing spectrum of blues, greys and black, the sky surrounds you like a great bowl. The colours change from Prussian blue, speckled with turquoise, white horses, to fifty shades of grey, with the horizon a thin silver line and a Biblical display of golden sunrays, spilling down.'For Celia Imrie, travel is not simply a passion
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The Great Railroad Revolution

The History of Trains in America

par Christian Wolmar ...

Lu par Mike Chamberlain ...

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17 heure 4 min

America was made by the railroads. The opening of the Baltimore & Ohio line—the first American railroad—in the 1830s sparked a national revolution in the way that people lived thanks to the speed and convenience of train travel. Built through heroic effort, the American railroad network was bigger in every sense than Europe's, and facilitated everything from long-distance travel to commuting and ... En savoir plus

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America was made by the railroads. The opening of the Baltimore & Ohio line—the first American railroad—in the 1830s sparked a national revolution in the way that people lived thanks to the speed and convenience of train travel. Built through heroic effort, the American railroad network was bigger in every sense than Europe's, and facilitated everything from long-distance travel to commuting and
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On the Shadow Tracks

A Journey through Occupied Myanmar

par Clare Hammond ...

Lu par Clare Hammond ...

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9 heure 8 min

Brought to you by Penguin.In 2016, while working as a journalist in Yangon, Clare Hammond discovered an obscure map that showed a web of new railways spanning the length and breadth of the country - railways not shown on any other publicly available maps. She was determined to uncover the railways' origins, purpose, and most of all, the silence that surrounded them. She would spend three months ... En savoir plus

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Brought to you by Penguin.In 2016, while working as a journalist in Yangon, Clare Hammond discovered an obscure map that showed a web of new railways spanning the length and breadth of the country - railways not shown on any other publicly available maps. She was determined to uncover the railways' origins, purpose, and most of all, the silence that surrounded them. She would spend three months
... En savoir plus
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From the River to the Sea

The Untold Story of the Railroad War That Made the West

par John Sedgwick ...

Lu par John Bedford Lloyd ...

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10 heure 40 min

“Riveting...A great read, full of colorful characters and outrageous confrontations back when the west was still wild.” —George R.R. MartinA propulsive and panoramic history of one of the most dramatic stories never told—the greatest railroad war of all time, fought by the daring leaders of the Santa Fe and the Rio Grande to seize, control, and create the American West.It is difficult to imagine ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

“Riveting...A great read, full of colorful characters and outrageous confrontations back when the west was still wild.” —George R.R. MartinA propulsive and panoramic history of one of the most dramatic stories never told—the greatest railroad war of all time, fought by the daring leaders of the Santa Fe and the Rio Grande to seize, control, and create the American West.It is difficult to imagine
... En savoir plus
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Slow Trains Around Britain

Notes from a 4,088-Mile Adventure on 143 Rides

par Tom Chesshyre ...

Lu par David Thorpe ...

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12 heure 27 min

In a small market town in the northeast of England in 1825, something momentous happened: ticket-bearing human beings started moving along wrought-iron tracks on a contraption with engine-powered wheels. The contraption was called a 'train'. What happened in Darlington, along a 26-mile line to Stockton, would kickstart the worldwide railway revolution. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of this ... En savoir plus

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In a small market town in the northeast of England in 1825, something momentous happened: ticket-bearing human beings started moving along wrought-iron tracks on a contraption with engine-powered wheels. The contraption was called a 'train'. What happened in Darlington, along a 26-mile line to Stockton, would kickstart the worldwide railway revolution. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of this
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Railroaded

The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America

par Richard White ...

Lu par Paul Woodson ...

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23 heure 5 min

The transcontinental railroads of the late nineteenth century were the first corporate behemoths. Their attempts to generate profits from proliferating debt sparked devastating panics in the U.S. economy. Their dependence on public largess drew them into the corridors of power, initiating new forms of corruption. Their operations rearranged space and time, and remade the landscape of the West. As ... En savoir plus

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The transcontinental railroads of the late nineteenth century were the first corporate behemoths. Their attempts to generate profits from proliferating debt sparked devastating panics in the U.S. economy. Their dependence on public largess drew them into the corridors of power, initiating new forms of corruption. Their operations rearranged space and time, and remade the landscape of the West. As
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Ticket to Ride

Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys

par Tom Chesshyre ...

Lu par David Thorpe ...

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11 heure 1 min

Why do people love trains so much? Tom Chesshyre is on a mission to find the answer by experiencing the world through train travel - on both epic and everyday rail routes, aboard every type of ride, from steam locomotives to bullet trains, meeting a cast of memorable characters who share a passion for train travel. Join him on the rails and off the beaten track as he embarks on an exhilarating ... En savoir plus

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Why do people love trains so much? Tom Chesshyre is on a mission to find the answer by experiencing the world through train travel - on both epic and everyday rail routes, aboard every type of ride, from steam locomotives to bullet trains, meeting a cast of memorable characters who share a passion for train travel. Join him on the rails and off the beaten track as he embarks on an exhilarating
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Orient-Express

El tren de Europa (The Train of Europe)

par Mauricio Wiesenthal ...

Lu par Sergio Bustos de la Tijera ...

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14 heure 43 min

El Orient-Express fue durante décadas el símbolo de una Europa diversa llena de diversos personajes, olores, colores y sabores, unidos por este tren que, más que un medio de transporte, fue una forma extraordinaria de civilización y entendimiento entre los pueblos. Mauricio Wiesenthal, con su prosa envolvente y fragante, nos transporta a países y estaciones ... En savoir plus

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El Orient-Express fue durante décadas el símbolo de una Europa diversa llena de diversos personajes, olores, colores y sabores, unidos por este tren que, más que un medio de transporte, fue una forma extraordinaria de civilización y entendimiento entre los pueblos. Mauricio Wiesenthal, con su prosa envolvente y fragante, nos transporta a países y estaciones
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Thomas og vennerne - En historie om mod

par Mattel ...

Lu par Henrik Koefoed ...

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22 min

Da det lille, blå damplokomotiv Thomas bliver sendt til lergraven, ser han en klippeblok med store, mystiske fodaftryk i. Hans gode ven Percy tror, at det er monsterfodspor, og pludselig tør Percy ikke køre i mørket længere. Men er der virkelig store, farlige monstre løs på Sodor?Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de andre ... En savoir plus

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Da det lille, blå damplokomotiv Thomas bliver sendt til lergraven, ser han en klippeblok med store, mystiske fodaftryk i. Hans gode ven Percy tror, at det er monsterfodspor, og pludselig tør Percy ikke køre i mørket længere. Men er der virkelig store, farlige monstre løs på Sodor?Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de andre
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Thomas og vennerne - Det store jernbaneshow

par Mattel ...

Lu par Henrik Koefoed ...

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11 min

Thomas drømmer om at være med i det store jernbaneshow, hvor lokomotiver fra alle verdensdele dyster om at være hurtigst og stærkest. Han får kontrolchefen til at sige ja til, at nogle lokomotiver fra Sodor skal med. Men kontrolchefen udvælger ikke Thomas til konkurrencen. Åh nej, hvad skal Thomas dog gøre?Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry ... En savoir plus

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Thomas drømmer om at være med i det store jernbaneshow, hvor lokomotiver fra alle verdensdele dyster om at være hurtigst og stærkest. Han får kontrolchefen til at sige ja til, at nogle lokomotiver fra Sodor skal med. Men kontrolchefen udvælger ikke Thomas til konkurrencen. Åh nej, hvad skal Thomas dog gøre?Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry
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The Night Train to Bergen

Sleep Stories for Adults – A Calm Bedtime Journey Through Norway

par Imogen Stillwater ...

Lu par AI Voice Maria Sleepwell ...

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2 heure 3 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.Settle into your berth and let the night train carry you across Norway. The Night Train to Bergen is a calm bedtime journey for adults who like to end the day with a quiet voice and a gentle story. These sleep stories for adults ask nothing of you except to lie back and listen.The train leaves Oslo late in the evening, with rain on the window and the city ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.Settle into your berth and let the night train carry you across Norway. The Night Train to Bergen is a calm bedtime journey for adults who like to end the day with a quiet voice and a gentle story. These sleep stories for adults ask nothing of you except to lie back and listen.The train leaves Oslo late in the evening, with rain on the window and the city
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The Harvey Girl

par Dana Stabenow ...

Lu par Marguerite Gavin ...

Collections series The Harvey Girls Mysteries
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6 heure 42 min

Bloomsbury presents The Harvey Girl by Dana Stabenow, read by Marguerite Gavin.From the award-winning author of the Kate Shugak Mysteries, a thrilling new detective series set during America's wild boom time of the nineteenth century.WELCOME TO THE GILDED AGE. WHERE NOT EVERYTHING GLITTERS.The New Mexico Territory is a lawless frontier where criminals steal money and land alike with impunity. ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents The Harvey Girl by Dana Stabenow, read by Marguerite Gavin.From the award-winning author of the Kate Shugak Mysteries, a thrilling new detective series set during America's wild boom time of the nineteenth century.WELCOME TO THE GILDED AGE. WHERE NOT EVERYTHING GLITTERS.The New Mexico Territory is a lawless frontier where criminals steal money and land alike with impunity.
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Thomas og vennerne - Den forsvundne kulvogn og andre historier

par Mattel ...

Lu par Henrik Koefoed ...

Collections series Thomas og vennerne
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1 heures 35 min

Tretten skønne historier om Thomas og de andre nyttige damplokomotiver på øen Sodor. En kulvogn forsvinder på mystisk vis. Det haster med at få en forsendelse frem til kontrolchefen. Der er lyde i remisen, som måske er monsterlyde. Thomas er pludselig alene på åbent hav. Og meget, meget mere! Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de ... En savoir plus

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Tretten skønne historier om Thomas og de andre nyttige damplokomotiver på øen Sodor. En kulvogn forsvinder på mystisk vis. Det haster med at få en forsendelse frem til kontrolchefen. Der er lyde i remisen, som måske er monsterlyde. Thomas er pludselig alene på åbent hav. Og meget, meget mere! Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de
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Метро. Жизнь подземной вселенной

par Ксения Киселева, Егор Тимошенко ...

Lu par Алексей Ерохин ...

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4 heure 32 min

Метро – словно отдельный город со своими улицами и перекрестками, открытыми территориями и запретными зонами. Мы спускаемся туда каждый день – и практически ничего о нем не знаем. Как новые поезда попадают в депо? Как прокладывают тоннели под реками и жилыми кварталами? Откуда берутся легенды о станциях-призраках? Эта книга – ваш путеводитель по подземной вселенной. Вы узнаете, как появилось метро ... En savoir plus

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Метро – словно отдельный город со своими улицами и перекрестками, открытыми территориями и запретными зонами. Мы спускаемся туда каждый день – и практически ничего о нем не знаем. Как новые поезда попадают в депо? Как прокладывают тоннели под реками и жилыми кварталами? Откуда берутся легенды о станциях-призраках? Эта книга – ваш путеводитель по подземной вселенной. Вы узнаете, как появилось метро
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