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Delving into the world of travel and adventure, this book captures the essence of human innovation and curiosity. From the thrill of train journeys to the marvel of air travel, Hamilton-Paterson’s vivid descriptions bring to life the wonders of modern transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a nature enthusiast or a travel aficionado, James Hamilton-Paterson’s books offer a perfect blend of factual content and engaging narrative, making his collection a delightful read for all.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"trains-planes-ships-and-cars-by-james-hamilton-paterson-9781789542363","title":"Trains, Planes, Ships and Cars","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA lavishly illustrated celebration of the golden age of aircraft, cars, ships and locomotives from 1900 to 1941 by the author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eEmpire of the Clouds\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis dazzling book describes the flourishing of transport and travel, and the engineering that made it possible, in the years before the Second World War. It is an homage to the great vehicles and their mechanisms, their cultural impact and the social change they enabled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Hamilton-Paterson\u003c\/b\u003e explores the pinnacle of the steam engine, the advent and glory days of the luxury motorcar and the monster vehicles used in land speed records, the marvellous fast ocean liners and the excitement and beauty of increasingly aerodynamic forms of passenger aircraft. 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But it couldn’t let go. And unless the monkey released the banana, it was stuck.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe are, of course, the stuck monkey, paralysed by our modern lifestyles and consumer habits: our constant stream of online shopping deliveries, our compulsive dependence on digital devices, our obsession with our pets. These addictions, as small and harmless as they may seem, are quietly destroying the planet. And the eco-friendly alternatives that alleviate our guilt are often not much better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eStuck Monkey\u003c\/i\u003e, James Hamilton-Paterson uncovers the truth behind the everyday habits fuelling the climate crisis. Drawing on eye-opening research and shocking statistics, he mercilessly dissects a wide spectrum of modern life: pets, gardening, sports, vehicles, fashion, wellness, holidays, and more. 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