The Greatest Coaches in the History of the World Cup
In the high-stakes arena of the FIFA World Cup, where nations clash and legacies are forged, the coaches on the sidelines are the unsung architects of triumph. Architects of Glory celebrates the tactical geniuses, inspirational leaders, and trailblazers who have defined the men's World Cup tournaments from 1930 to 2022. The book offers a ......
An undisputed and unmistakable automotive icon now celebrating its seventh glorious decade, the first ever Porsche 911 rolled off the production line in Stuttgart in 1963 and, more than a million cars later, has unfailingly kept faith in its classic design. The alleged mechanical heresy of its rear-engine layout, allied with its achingly endless ......
The Fashion Icons McQueen is magnificently adorned with some of Lee Alexander McQueen's most riveting designs, and the narrative illuminates the personal and professional struggles of a man who dared to defy accepted norms in the cavernous halls of fashion and give the world a new sense of the grandeur of which human creativity is capable. From ......
The Louis Vuitton label was founded by Vuitton in 1854 in Paris. In 1858, Vuitton introduced his flat-topped trunks with Trianon canvas, making them lightweight and airtight. Louis Vuitton's graphic symbols, including quatrefoils and flowers (as well as the LV monogram), were based on the trend of using Japanese Mon designs in the late Victorian ......
This beautifully illustrated book tells the incredible story of Dame Vivienne Westwood a British fashion designer largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream. Traditionalist, provocateur, utterly contemporary: Vivienne Westwood was one of British fashion's most famous - and most contradictory - ......
This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion designer who transformed the world of fashion with his elegant, minimalist, and timeless designs. Innovative master of understated luxury, Giorgio Armani founded his eponymous label in 1975. Since then, he has been at the forefront of global style for more ......
The Combat Aircraft That Dominated the Skies and Revolutionised Warfare
When the hum of engines could be heard over the skies of London on 7 September 1940, it was the start of an onslaught that would push Britain to the brink. The Blitz had begun, and as aircraft went up against aircraft, there was a fight for the nation. It was a time of iconic combat planes - the legendary Spitfire was born, facing off against the ......
The enduring pride of Tyneside, Newcastle Uniteds illustrious history is the story of a love affair between the club and the city that began in 1892 and has only grown stronger over the decades.
Discover the Real-Life Events and Famous Figures That Inspired the Hit Crime Drama
In "the Real Peaky Blinders' we'll meet the real-life gang who influenced the stories of the cunning anti-hero Tommy Shelby and his family, and find out what life was really like in interwar Britain, exploring the context of the show's setting. We'll sort fact from fiction to show how historical events and famous figures were transformed ......