Bøker av George Hobbs

Fans of art, comics, humor, and wit will find Stick Figure Wisdom The Facts of Life to be filled with all this and more. Using stick figures and simple symbols, the author cuts through the noise to deliver complex concepts and universal truths, inspiring us to see the world from a deeper perspective.Discover the essence of Stick Figure Wisdom in this 8.5" x 8.5" book that showcases the heart of my artistic journey, with a focus on timeless line art and life's profound messages. For more dimensions of my creative expression, explore The Big Picture.

Step into the world of Stick Figure Wisdom through the captivating pages of The Facts of Life. This 8.5" x 8.5" book is a tranquil exploration of our essence. Inside, you'll find a collection of line art imbued with life's profound messages. Each piece is a reflective journey, a contemplation of the human experience. The Facts of Life is a compact yet profound introduction to my artistic vision. It's an ideal companion for those who seek art that inspires and enlightens. If you're hungry for more dimensions of my creative expression, I invite you to venture further into my artistic narrative with Stick Figure Wisdom The Big Picture.

This book is a result of the remarkable vision and creativity of the Swindon writer George Ewart Hobbs (1883-1946). Hobbs, whose life and works are also explored in A Swindon Wordsmith (published in 2019) and A Swindon Radical (2021), worked full-time as an engineer with the GWR, for more than half a century, but was still a prolific writer, across a dazzling range of (fiction and nonfiction) subjects. A Visit to Venus was originally serialised in the Swindon Advertiser, and although it is not his only work of science fiction, it is the longest and most ambitious, made all the more remarkable by the fact that it was written in 1927, when the genre was in its infancy. With its believable characters and the philosophical and theological questions it raises, A Visit to Venus sits alongside other quality (but much later) examples of the genre in its purest form, most notably Star Trek, boldly dealing with what science fiction is always about in the end: man's solitude. Because this is a story seeking not just what's out there, but rather what's inside us.

Henry Ford introduced his Model T in 1908, and changed the face of America. The arrival of the "Tin Lizzie" on city streets also signaled the beginning of the end for a debate that had raged since the beginning of the motor car era. Namely, "What is the best propulsion system for autos: steam, electric, or gasoline?" Originally published in 1915 as an engineering text, The Gasoline Automobile is a classic book that provides rare insights into the early days of the automobile revolution. Within its pages you will find descriptive text supported by numerous rare photos and illustrations. Chapters include: general construction, engines, power plant groups and transmission systems, fuels and carburetor systems, lubrication and cooling, batteries and ignition, magnetos, starting and lighting systems, troubles and remedies, and operation and care. This softcover reprint of the first edition has been slightly reformatted for readability, but care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.