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1.		Decoding the Heavens: Solving the Mystery of the World's First Computer from William Heinemann Ltd Price: £9.09 Customer Review: when I recieved this book I was disappointed by the lack of detailed photographs or illustrations of the Antikythera device. This is not so much a book about the device, but the story of its discovery and recognition. The story is told as a series of biographies of the people who have helped to... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

2.		James May's Magnificent Machines: How Men in Sheds Have Changed Our Lives from Hodder Paperback Price: £5.99 Customer Review: James May's 20th Century really is a fantastic book, and I couldn't think of a better book to read. It's simply staggering for anyone who likes awe-inspiring machines, like the Saturn V rocket, the Spitfire, or even Concorde. James May, with his usual wit, digs deep into the 20th century,... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

3.		Mallard: How the Blue Streak Broke the World Steam Speed Record from Aurum Press Ltd Price: £5.99 Customer Review: This book manages to give a concise biography of Gresley whilst telling us how Mallard came to gain the World Speed record. It also partly explains why steam traction lasted so long (by comparison with diesels), though there is no comparison with electric traction systems, loco or multi-units as... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

4.		Royal Air Force Handbook: The Definitive Guide by the MoD from Brassey's (UK) Ltd Price: £10.49 Customer Review: I have recently bought this book from amazon. I grabbed a nice deal for little over nine pounds. This book has been forwarded by Dr John Reid MP and introduced by Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup Chief of Air Staff. This guide is divided into Air Combat, Air Combat Support, Air Battle... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

5.		Harley-Davidson Family Album: 100 Years of the World's Greatest Motorcycle in Rare Photos from Voyageur Press Inc.,U.S. Price: £12.99 Customer Review: Jean Davidson's Harley-Davidson Family Album is a great gift for anyone who wants to know more about Harley-Davidsons. While most books about these wonderful motorcycles focus on the bikes and their impact on the culture, the Family Album describes the effect of the motorcycle on the founders and... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

6.		Seven Wonders of the Industrial World from HarperPerennial Price: £6.99 Customer Review: The series was brilliant, and I really looked forward to reading the book - and, for once, I was not disappointed! Ms. Cadbury should feel proud about her achievement. The book is very well written, and the information conveyed in such a relatively short space (only about 50 pages for each... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

7.		Porsche 911 Story from J H Haynes & Co Ltd Price: £17.50 Customer Review: Paul Frere, the writer of this book ( died in Feb 2008) was a legend within porsche, as a racing driver, a test driver and someone whose opinion was highly respected by Porsche. For example he was present when the PCCM brakes ( ceramic brakes) were introduced and tested in the 996 turbo and present... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

8.		Brunel: The Life and Times of Isambard Kingdom Brunel from Hambledon Continuum Price: £11.89 Customer Review: This is a very full and well-written portrait of IKB. His achievements are discussed in context, including the lesser known works, which is particularly useful. This is not a wholly uncritical biography (like Rolt's) but nor does it take Vaughan's approach of giving undue prominance to IKB's faults.... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

9.		How Steam Locomotives Really Work from OUP Oxford Price: £6.99 Customer Review: This book explains what the title states. It is a technical description as well as practical explanations & historical notes. An excellent reference book.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

10.		James May's 20th Century from Hodder & Stoughton Customer Review: James May's 20th Century really is a fantastic book, and I couldn't think of a better book to read. It's simply staggering for anyone who likes awe-inspiring machines, like the Saturn V rocket, the Spitfire, or even Concorde. James May, with his usual wit, digs deep into the 20th century,... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

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