{"title":"Sally Gimson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSally Gimson\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers on journeys that traverse landscapes, cultures and the unexpected thrills of travel. Her narratives capture the spirit of adventure with an engaging blend of personal insight and evocative description, perfect for those who yearn to explore beyond the familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn works such as \u003cem\u003eOff The Rails\u003c\/em\u003e, Gimson explores the intricate connections between place and experience, crafting stories that resonate with both seasoned travellers and armchair explorers alike. Expect tales that illuminate the beauty and challenge of venturing into the unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"off-the-rails-by-sally-gimson-9781836432241","title":"Off The Rails","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first major account of HS2 – and how it went so wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘A jaunty account of a monumental cock-up. Makes the unbelievable readable.’\u003c\/em\u003e Sir Michael Palin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHigh-Speed 2\u003c\/em\u003e was to be the crown jewel of British rail. The first Intercity railway built north of London in over a century, it would connect London with Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds, bridging the North–South divide and propelling Britain’s infrastructure into the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDogged by mismanagement, overspending, and incompetence, HS2 has collapsed. What remains is a bleeding stump between Birmingham and the outskirts of London – Euston, the central London terminus, still seemingly unreachable. All of this has cost taxpayers tens of billions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSally Gimson meets with the politicians, engineers, and ordinary people affected by the failure of HS2. Travelling from demolished council estates in Camden to ghost towns along the now cancelled Northern branch, \u003cem\u003eOff the Rails\u003c\/em\u003e provides a forensic examination of how a vital social project imploded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Deeply researched.’\u003c\/em\u003e Daily Telegraph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Forensic, gripping.’\u003c\/em\u003e Sir Ivor Crewe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Penetrating, fair and ultimately furious.’\u003c\/em\u003e Financial Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67794260230380,"sku":"9781836432241","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781836432241-off-the-rails-1.jpg?v=1792453059"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sally-gimson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}