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.

There have been pandemics throughout the course of human history; they have savaged countries, undermined empires and killed countless individuals - often with drastic and unexpected consequences for the survivors. Life After COVID-19 investigates past epidemics and their aftermath, seeking to draw parallels with the world of today and examine how the world could look when this new contagion has finally receded.Author Bob Gordon starts by studying the Black Death (1347-1351), a bubonic plague pandemic that killed a third of Europe's population, and traces its periodic re-emergence over the course of several centuries including, famously, in London in 1665-1666. He goes on to look at how Napoleon's imperial ambitions were laid waste by yellow fever in Saint Domingue and typhus in Russia. Next 'King Cholera', the bane of the 19th century, is considered. A disease of immigration, it stalked across North America for decades causing untold horror. A century ago, the Spanish influenza pandemic ravaged a world already reeling after four years of conflict. Studying the course and aftermath of this disastrous pandemic offers the greatest insights into how a future COVID-19 endemic world might look. Recent pandemics mercifully averted, such as SARS, MERS and ebola, are also considered.The final chapters look at the current pandemic, its etiology and symptomatology. The current state of the search for therapeutics and vaccines is examined, while the aftershocks of COVID-19 are considered in a variety of fields - including the impact on retailers, the entertainment industry, airline travel, education and more.

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.

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!

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.

This book forms the last of a trilogy by the same Author which record the decline of BR steam 'Wessex'. The Author's first book 'The last years of BR Steam around Bath' (Silver Link 'Railways & Recollections' No. 64, 2016) describes the situation in and around the City.