Bøger af Ammonite Press

The Beatles: In Pictures takes a nostalgic look at the world's most famous pop group, presenting 300 photographs from the Mirrorpix archives. The best-selling band in history, with sales of over a billion, The Beatles - John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr - have had more number-one albums and sold more singles in the UK than any other act and they have achieved more sales in the USA than any other artist. Also known as the 'Fab Four', The Beatles have become one of the most critically acclaimed acts in popular music. The Beatles: In Pictures explores the band's remarkable journey, from their formation in Liverpool in 1960 and rise to international fame, to their eventual separation. This book celebrates The Beatles' legacy and lasting impression on the music industry and the world.

Churchill in Quotes celebrates the lifeand wit of this iconic figure - combining archive photography with theinspiring speeches, wry remarks and cutting comments he was known for. Sir WinstonChurchill, statesman, orator and former Prime Minister was a man whose words gavehope and inspiration to the British people, and many are as relevant today asthey were during the war years. Churchill's speeches were not always confinedto serious political rhetoric and motivation: his off-the-cuff quips andcomments displayed a wry wit and humour. This book is a celebration of an outstandingfigure in British history, presented in almost 200 photographs, hand-pickedfrom the vast archives of the Press Association, many of which have remainedunseen since they were first published in the newspapers and magazines of theirday. Sales points: Updated format of bestselling Churchill in Quotes with a refreshed and contemporary design Includes 200 historical images from the archives of the Press Association Photography of major events in Churchill's life and career Covers: Major events in Churchill's life, from his birth and early days at Blenheim Palace to his marriage and the birth of his children His service in the army, war correspondence and role as First Lord of the Admiralty and appointment as Chancellor the Exchequer Formation of government as wartime Prime Minister and the political and cabinet posts held during almost 50 years His career as a historian and author and his hobby as a sensitive artist The many honours bestowed upon him, his decline, retirement and death at the age of 90 and the state funeral granted to him by the Queen

HRH Queen Elizabeth II was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth, in Westminster Abbey on 2 June, 1953 at the age of 27, the 40th monarch since William the Conqueror and the great-great granddaughter of Queen Victoria. This title celebrates the life and long reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

The book offers a tour of the world's extreme environments captured by those environments' greatest photographers. Combining beautiful design with narrative captions and technical details, it will inspire the growing audience of outdoor photographers and adventure enthusiasts alike.

With the aid of almost 100 photographs from the news archives of Mirrorpix, this book offers readers the opportunity to read a critique and review of the inspirational, moving, shocking and sometimes humorous words of the men and women who experienced The Great War first hand.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest on 29th May, 1953, by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, this title presents a photographic record of this historic event.

A visual, historical guide to the development and growth of rugby. It includes almost 300 hundred images from the Press Association archives. It also includes background to the successful teams, greatest matches, a players' hall of fame and guide to the hallowed Rugby grounds.