The Athenaeum


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The Athenaeum


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Macmillan Directory of Lloyd’s of London


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For the first time, we have a directory which explains the working of Lloyd's without technical jargon. The book is written by three acknowledged experts from the world of insurance. Essential reading to anyone who is involved in insuring assets for private or corporate benefit.




Lighthouse Service


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A Sentimental Library


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Trade Policy and Economic Integration in the Middle East and North Africa


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This important book examines the impact of recent changes in the world economy on trade policy within the MENA region and its economic relations with the rest of the world.







The Complete History of Railroads


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Traversing landscapes and expediting travel, railroads have allowed us to conquer once elusive frontiers to improve both transportation and commerce. Railroad design has changed remarkably little in the years since the invention of the steam engine, yet trains remain a prevalent form of transport and the railways. The bridges that have been developed to support them continue to be a vital part of infrastructures in countries around the world. This engaging volume examines the evolution of railways, railcars, and bridges, as well as the lives of pioneers and tycoons in the railroad business.