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In this exclusive download released to tie-in with the BBC TV series, James May explores the iconic themes of the century: flight, space travel, television, mechanised war, medicine, computers, electronic music, skyscrapers, electronic espionage, and much more.
But he also reveals the hidden story behind why some inventions like the Zeppelin, the motorcycle side car, or the Theremin struggled to make their mark. He examines the tipping points � when technologies such as the car or the internet became unstoppable � and gets up close by looking at the nuts and bolt of remarkable inventions.
Packed with surprising statistics and intriguing facts, this is the ideal book for anyone who wants to know how stuff works and why some stuff didn't make it.
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A charming, quick read.
- De William Turk en 02-12-23
De: Kaleb Cooper
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Carbolics
- A Personal Motoring Disinfectant
- De: James May
- Narrado por: James May
- Duración: 3 h y 44 m
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In Carbolics the UK's favourite petrol head (after Clarkson and Hammond) James May answers these questions and more. Across 80 essays, James gives his quirky, entertaining take on cars, motorbikes, trucks—and explains why the bicycle might just be the best invention of all.
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Massive fan of May, but this isn't his best
- De Interncat en 08-20-23
De: James May
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How to Land an A330 Airbus
- And Other Vital Skills for the Modern Man
- De: James May
- Narrado por: James May
- Duración: 2 h y 46 m
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Being given yet another pointless 'man manual' that told him 50 ways to tie a bow tie in under 30 seconds made James May certain there was a need for another kind of book. This book, in fact. He reckons there are nine vital things that a chap should be able to do.
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Mostly delightful . . .
- De Katherine en 04-09-12
De: James May
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The Reassembler
- De: James May
- Narrado por: James May
- Duración: 2 h y 5 m
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From the humble garden lawnmower to the ear-splitting electric guitar, James May returns with a typically wacky account of what makes these great machines work, one piece at a time. Reassembly is merely a form of therapy; something that stimulates a part of my brain that is left wanting in my daily life. When I rebuild a bicycle, I reorder my head. So might you....
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I just like hearing this audio book. play it a lot
- De PJC en 08-22-19
De: James May
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Diddly Squat
- A Year on the Farm
- De: Jeremy Clarkson
- Narrado por: Jeremy Clarkson
- Duración: 2 h y 32 m
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Welcome to Jeremy's farm. It's an idyllic spot, offering picturesque views across the Cotswolds, bustling hedgerows, woodlands and natural springs. Jeremy always liked the idea being a farmer. But, while he was barrelling around the world having more fun with cars than was entirely reasonable, it seemed obvious that the actual, you know, farming was much better left to someone else. Then one day he decided he would do the farming himself. After all, how hard could it be?
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Very Entertaining
- De Anonymous User en 12-15-23
De: Jeremy Clarkson
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Car Fever
- The Car Bore's Essential Companion
- De: James May
- Narrado por: James May
- Duración: 2 h y 4 m
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As well as writing about his first love, cars, James has a go at political correctness, the endless rules and regulations of daily life, the internal combustion engine and traffic wardens. He discusses gastropubs, Jeremy Clarkson, and other trials of modern life. His highly entertaining observations from behind the wheel will have you laughing out loud, whether you share his opinions or not.
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Clever and easy plain talk by James
- De Theodore John en 09-15-15
De: James May
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The World According to Kaleb
- De: Kaleb Cooper
- Narrado por: Kaleb Cooper
- Duración: 2 h y 33 m
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Introducing Clarkson's Farm favourite Kaleb Cooper's worldly wisdom on life's big issues, from the difference between straw and hay to the importance of having a hair perm. In The World According to Kaleb, he shares his thoughts on topics such as capital cities, famous people, hairstyles and why farming is the best job in the world. He even tells us why the chicken crossed the road.
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A charming, quick read.
- De William Turk en 02-12-23
De: Kaleb Cooper
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On the Edge
- De: Richard Hammond
- Narrado por: Richard Hammond, Mindy Hammond
- Duración: 3 h y 6 m
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Richard Hammond describes his childhood and adolescence and the emergence of the adrenalin junkie, the first ridiculous stunts on his tricycle, and an increasing and near obsessive attraction to speed and the smell of petrol. He finds an attractive girl, Mindy, who shares his interests and helps him organise his high-speed life.
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A bit disappointing!
- De Cindy en 08-04-12
De: Richard Hammond
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Or Is That Just Me?
- De: Richard Hammond
- Narrado por: Richard Hammond
- Duración: 3 h
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More of the wry, honest and often hilarious chronicles of Richard Hammond - TV presenter, adventurer, and general drawer of the Short Straw. Continuing where As You Do and Did I Just Say That? left off, this one focuses on just a few of the many hair-raising stunts, expeditions, and encounters experienced by Richard Hammond over the last eventful year.
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Such a soothing voice
- De PB en 04-14-18
De: Richard Hammond
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As You Do
- Adventures With Evel, Oliver, and The Vice-President Of Botswana
- De: Richard Hammond
- Narrado por: Richard Hammond
- Duración: 3 h y 2 m
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The wry, honest and often hilarious chronicles of a very brave and clever TV presenter, Arctic Explorer and general drawer of the Short Straw. Moving quickly on from the devastating crash that nearly killed him he ranges widely over his life and times: a visit to Glastonbury with James May reminds of him of his early years of playing in a band and how and why he never quite made it as a rock star.
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I only wish it had been unabridged!
- De Rafael en 11-06-12
De: Richard Hammond
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Variable Valve Timings
- Memoirs of a Car Tragic
- De: Chris Harris
- Narrado por: Chris Harris
- Duración: 5 h y 43 m
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Chris Harris has driven more cars than most people could ever dream of. His vast knowledge is legendary. He calls it 'unhinged geekery'. But we call it infectious enthusiasm, adrenaline-fueled escapism and peerless journalistic rigour and integrity. And then there are his famous skills at the wheel, from city cars to rally cars, F1 to vintage, not forgetting the Guinness World Record 3.4km sideways in an electric car. And now for the first time, Harris is going all out with that unhinged geekery, and takes us down the road of his life-long adventure with the automobile
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Chris Harris
- De Chuck R en 08-05-24
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How to Build a Car
- De: Adrian Newey
- Narrado por: Richard Trinder
- Duración: 12 h y 26 m
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The world's foremost designer in Formula One, Adrian Newey OBE is arguably one of Britain's greatest engineers and this is his fascinating, powerful memoir. How to Build a Car explores the story of Adrian's unrivalled 35-year career in Formula One through the prism of the cars he has designed, the drivers he has worked alongside and the races in which he's been involved.
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Snooze fest
- De moo en 02-09-20
De: Adrian Newey
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Challenger
- A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space
- De: Adam Higginbotham
- Narrado por: Jacques Roy
- Duración: 17 h y 9 m
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Midnight in Chernobyl comes the definitive, dramatic, minute-by-minute story of the Challenger disaster, based on fascinating in-depth reporting and new archival research—a riveting history that flows like a thriller.
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Even though I have read a lot of books about this disaster. This has been the most comprehensive and enjoyable.
- De Andy en 05-25-24
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre James May's 20th Century
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-22-17
great book and narration!!
I love listening to James May reading his books. Very entertaining with interesting topics. Great.
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- Chris Thompson
- 04-08-19
brilliant.
An amazing commentary on the 20th century. Being a fan of James May and things mentioned in the book it was a great literary work.
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- jared
- 03-17-11
James May is Gold
Everything he does is both very informative, which I love, but also very entertaining. This book gives a good background on a lot of things I had never realized before and probably would never have taken the time to look up if not presented in this format.
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- Cheryl
- 12-31-12
James May is awesome!
If you could sum up James May's 20th Century in three words, what would they be?
Any one that watches Top Gear knows.
Who was your favorite character and why?
James is funny in the way only he can be funny.
If you could give James May's 20th Century a new subtitle, what would it be?
The book that puts Jeremy Clarkson to sleep.
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- KayBee
- 12-07-22
James May is a treasure.
He writes with many references when conveying a point, giving the listener further study if they wish.
The very end interview is brilliant and was a delightful surprise.
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- Ron
- 05-15-09
Very informative and entertaining
For all the fans of Jeremy's ramblings on Top Gear, this is a must read. He points out just how much the innovations of last century have impacted our lives. He brings to life some of the most interesting and misunderstood facts about these inventions, and it is clear from his narration that he is passionate about the subjects. Very well researched, very well written, very well performed. I learned a lot and laughed a lot. Great book.
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- S. Anderson
- 11-17-11
Absolutely James May
If you are a fan of James May from Top Gear UK... then you already love this book.
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