Peter Johnson

Festiniog Railway 1836–2014 describes the history of the worlds first steam-operated narrow gauge railway to carry passengers. It covers the history of the railway from its beginnings as a horse-worked tramroad in 1836, through its technical developments with the introduction of steam locomotives, Fairlie articulated locomotives and bogie carriages through its twentieth-century decline, to closure in 1946, and then to the preservation era and its...

The author leverages his experiences and observations in this light-hearted and compelling dialogue with the reader. Whether you are a teenager contemplating college or a mid-career professional, there are good notes, observations, and humor in this no-filler-added handbook. Divided into three easily digestible sections, learn about all the things the author wishes they knew: How to be a professional featuring: The importance of summer jobs. How to...

A shipping container home is a more, affordable option for home ownership, as you can build a new construction for far less than it costs to build a conventional home. They require fewer materials to build, and the materials are often much cheaper to begin with than those used in a traditional home. A shipping container home can also be, built much faster than regular home construction, letting you see your vision through in as little as a couple...

This book is volume one of a two-part series (volumes sold separately). Taken together, the two volumes of A Philosopher at War examine the political thought of the philosopher and archaeologist, R.G. Collingwood, against the background of the First and Second World Wars. Collingwood served in Admiralty Intelligence during the First World War and although he was not physically robust enough to play an active role in the Second World War, he was swift...

This heartfelt story about school, friendship, and family is perfect for readers who can't get enough of such middle grade favorites as Jerry Spinelli and Gary D. Schmidt. From acclaimed author Peter Johnson, The Life and Times of Benny Alvarez is a novel that will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate your family all the more.Everyone thinks Benny Alvarez is Mr. Negativity. According to Benny, he's just realistic about seeing the "other side" of things-when...

Within us there is the potential to become the best version of our own unique and wonderful self. Sadly, that potential is so often wasted - is now the time to 'unleash your potential into the world' ? And if not now... when? This is the fourth book in the Calm World series. A series of books created to provide short chapters to help inspire you to become the best version of your unique self. Take a little time to read a page and consider the questions...

One of the luxuries of life is taking time to read a book and become absorbed in the plot. All too often the gap in our day for reading is brief. This is the second book in the Calm World series. A collection of observations, created to dip into and trigger some thoughts, even when time is short. Capture a few moments, invigorate your thinking from the pages in this book and consider… • What is your reaction to TT motorcyclist's comment? • What...

There are boundless amounts of 'stuff' to fill every want that we could ever imagine; the currency that seems in short supply is the gift of time. This book is part of the Calm World series, which is a collection of articles that create a journey of observations and thoughts to help slow things down as you consider an insight or a question. So capture a few moments, dip into an article and let the whizzing world past by and regain focus from the blur. Why...