Extraordinary engineering; extraordinary places: this book takes you on a fascinating journey to visit marvellous engineering and technological achievements around the world. * From deep underground in an Arizona missile silo, to being in the pilot's seat of one of the biggest hovercraft that has ever flown. * See the world's fastest helicopter, aircraft and steam train. * Deep inside the mighty Hoover Dam - one of the most incredible structures ever built - to walking the ground where the Wright Brothers first flew. * From marvelling at the jet road cars built by Rover and Chrysler, to seeing Land Speed Record cars like Bluebird and Thrust SSC. * Fascinating sights - the suspension bridge that carried all the materials for the first atomic bomb. * The world's first turbo production car engine. * The luxury lounge of the Hindenburg airship. * The first streamlined, stainless-steel diesel train. Passionate and insightful, this is an incredible adventure through the best things the world has to offer for anyone who likes speed, technology and excitement. This book is the result of Julian Edgar's own journey around the world, seeking out the most exciting engineering and technological sights. It is packed with original photos, well-researched text and technical information, and serves as both a travel guide for the engineering enthusiast and a celebration of the engineering feats that have influenced modern life.

About the Author
Julian Edgar has worked as a teacher, writer, editor and photographer. He edited a major car website for 18 years, and has written for electronics magazines for more than 25 years. A technical enthusiast for all things mechanical and electronic, he decided - with his wife and young son - to travel the world, seeing the most exciting technical sights he could find. This book, his 23rd, is the result of those travels.

Reviews
This book published by Veloce Publishing inaugurates the new "Earthward" series with the aim to "push the boundaries and expand horizons," an ambitions one but a hit with this volume. Author Julian Edgar guides the reader through a fascinating journey all over the world, discovering the jewels of technology from jet engines to the Hoover Dam. Every chapter illustrates these technological fields (e.g: turbine cars, bridges, rockets, ICNM missiles and so on) with simple yet correct description and beautiful images complete this fantastic journey. - Marco De MontisIt could have been a nerd book, but it's not - an entertaining and informative read. IRDC Quattro. An enjoyable scamper around the world's engineering marvels with enough content to engage more cynical grey beards. The author's obvious enthusiasm shines through every page. - Big End/All Torque.



Book Information
ISBN 9781787113558
Author Julian Edgar
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Belvedere
Publisher David & Charles