Books published by Mortons Media Group

Second in a series to record in colour and black and white the prototype origins and production lives of the first British Railways diesel locomotives, from halting beginnings in the 1950s to (sometimes) premature ends. The introductory pages cover the conception, design and construction in the 1950s and are necessarily in black and white. The remainder of the volume illustrates the locomotives throughout their subsequent working lives through to the 1970s, in colour. Comprehensive text, extensive captions, technical data, life histories throughout.None of the many ''Diesel Dawns'' of our times has been investigated, evaluated, celebrated, excoriated, praised and derided, more comprehensively in (often) more partisan ways, than that of the Western Region diesel hydraulics. The startling first impression these Swindon Warships made when they burst upon a steam-dominated railway in 1958 can hardly be exaggerated. Powerful, fast and above all lightweight, THIS was the Type 4 that the Western Region had wanted and fought so hard to get. Sparkling clean, in an elegant livery with stirring red and silver nameplates, they were glamorous, mysterious even, with that striking sloping front and subtle curves, unhindered by design clutter.

Yoga is a proven way to calm your mind, energise your body and boost your well-being. Every yoga pose offers specific therapeutic acts but, to reap the full benefits, you need to know the key principles and optimum alignment.After an introduction to anatomy essentials and common mistakes to avoid, this expert guide offers an in-depth study of 20 key yoga poses. During the 30-minute masterclasses, you'll first learn more about the pose, its benefits and key alignment points, before discovering how to refine and deepen the pose. With modification advice for injuries and health conditions, warm-up and cool-down exercises, and breathing techniques, Your Yoga Workbook will arm you with the knowledge you need to enjoy yoga to the full.

Introduced into service in 1977, the iconic InterCity125 High Speed Trains have been a mainstay of some of our fastest railway lines for well over 40 years, with their streamlined styling blazing a trail across the UK. Now as the end of their reign in front line express passenger service approaches we take a look back at these historic trains, which have helped to shape modern high speed travel on the UK railways, from their design and introduction, through to their colourful post-privatisation lives and their rundown from front line services. Undoubtedly a very successful design, time is now running out for the InterCity HSTs and we pay tribute to this British railway success story.

The US has the largest and most powerful air force in the world - and a large portion of that strength is its strategic bomber fleet. The USAF has operated a range of jet bombers from the B-45 Tornado in 1948 right up to the B-1s, B-2s and B-52s of the present day. Author David Baker explores the history of America''s jet bomber fleet and looks in detail at every type that has seen operational service in defence of the free world.

Muscles Made Easy is your complete expert guide to packing on muscle in just 12 weeks, combining a three-phase lifting programme with an easy-to-follow nutrition plan that will work for beginners as well as gym veterans. Follow the workouts and yoüll transform your body in just three months!

A classic superbike is a motorcycle which has universal appeal, regardless of your age or riding experience. It¿s the bike you dream of riding - or dream about having a dream about riding! Classic Superbikes are achingly desirable even to non-motorcyclists. Bikes like this are inspirational, in a loin-tingling way, and their stories need to be told with passion, enthusiasm and flair. These are not bikes for the measured tone and the meticulous recording of fuel consumption figures. Classic superbikes are about laying your life, or marriage, on the line just for the chance to ride one. In this book every chapter fizzes across the page like a rogue firework, engaging the reader and leaving them wanting more.

Now part of the successful GWR franchise, the line from Swindon to Bristol forms part of Brunel's original Great Western Railway from Paddington to Bristol, Wales and the south-west of England.

This latest volume, No 122 in the Recollections series takes us on a nostalgic road trip to the past for a look at the changing picture of road transport in the East Midlands during the period from the 1950s through to the 1990s.