Tom Jay – illustratör

All aboard for a journey through time and across continents!Jam-packed with fascinating facts and bright illustrations, this is the captivating story of how trains have transformed our world.This book showcases the railway’s incredible engineering breakthroughs – from the earliest trains used in underground mines, to the advent of the steam train, right up to the latest driverless trains and mag-lev technology.With this complete, colourful guide to the past, present and future of the railway: Marvel at some of the world’s most spectacular stationsDiscover iconic train journeys like the Orient Express and the Pacific RailroadLearn about the trains used in social protests and during times of warUnderstand the changing role of women and people of colour in the industryDecode the inner workings of these magnificent machinesMeet rail heroes and innovators including George Stephenson, Mary Elizabeth Walton and Hideo ShimaAnd, as well as classic locos from history, readers can also delight in record-breaking train stats and learn about sky trains, suspension railways and monorails.But the book also explores the enormous impact that railways have had on our lives, including the development of industry and commerce, the growth of our cities – even the setting of time zones.This is a colourful, celebratory tribute to trains. These powerful machines opened the world to people like never before, and they continue to capture hearts and imaginations today. Look no further for the perfect gift for young train enthusiasts.

An A-Z compendium of everything you need to know about coffee, from a champion barista.Coffee is more popular than ever before - and more complex. The Coffee Dictionary is the coffee drinker's guide to the dizzying array of terms and techniques, equipment and varieties that go into creating the perfect cup. With hundreds of entries on everything from sourcing, growing and harvesting, to roasting, grinding and brewing, three-time UK Barista Champion & three-time world finalist Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood explains the key factors that impact the taste of your drink.Illustrated throughout and covering anything from country of origin, variety of bean and growing and harvesting techniques to roasting methods, brewing equipment, tasting notes - as well as the many different coffee-based drinks - The Coffee Dictionary is the final word on coffee.

Set sail for a journey through time and around the world . . .Packed with exciting, real-life stories and detailed illustrations, this is the fascinating story of how boats and ships have transformed our world.For thousands of years, the only way to cross the oceans was by boat. How must those first voyagers have felt, first hugging the shorelines and eventually venturing out across open seas? On Board charts water transport through history, exploring the personal stories, technological changes and cultural impact of marine travel.Readers will learn about the migrations of ancient mariners, the circumnavigation of the globe and the colossal container ships that transport the goods we use every day. Taking a global look at the subject, the book talks about colonization that was enabled by the use of boats and ships, as well as wars that were waged on the seas.How did the earliest sailors navigate across the oceans? How are different kinds of boats powered – and how has the technology evolved? What were the incredible Ming voyages? How did the turtle ship get its name? What can sailors do to stay safe at sea? And what are some of the most weird and wonderful facts and stats about boats?The book highlights heroes and pioneers, such lighthouse keeper Grace Darling, who saved lives at sea; Hugh Mulzac, the first Black US shipmaster; and the women who defied convention to become shipbuilders and engineers hundreds of years ago. There are also annotated overviews of well-known vessels, such as the ancient Egyptian Khufu Ship, the Mayflower and the RMS Titanic.  Engrossing illustrations bring stories from the sea to life: the graceful longships with which the Vikings did bloody battle; the ingenuity of Inuits who built boats made from animal skins; the pirates and privateers who brought terror to the waves; the tug of war between a a propeller-driven ship and a paddle steamer; the groundbreaking scientific voyages of Charles Darwin that aided our understanding of humanity; and the world’s first zero-emission container ship.  From the same author and illustrator team that brought you On Track: The remarkable story of how trains have changed our world, this book is a celebration of boats and ships that will delight readers with its breadth and detail.