Articles written by Martin P Wilson

The Classic Motor Show is now the year's main event and should not to be missed by classic car (and bike) enthusiasts. The visitor needs a complete day and good shoes!

Nov 15, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

British Racing Green, of whatever hue, still resonates with national pride in Britain's motor racing heritage which is chronicled here; even when other colours were worn.

Nov 13, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

Rufford Abbey and Country Park in the heart of Robin Hood country for a family day out that combines history, crafts, walks, space for children to play and bird watching.

Nov 12, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

Ann Fadiman clearly loves language and expresses that love in this collection of essays - a neglected literary form even as it meets the need of today's time poor reader.

Nov 11, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

Economics is usually dry and impenetrable but in this slim volume Eamonn Butler explains the workings of market economies in a light but non-trivial way.

Nov 10, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

By creating stock photo images for Alamy patient and disciplined photographers can use their hobby to make money but it is not a "get rich quick" scheme

Nov 10, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

The Council House is an icon for the City of Nottingham, often featuring in articles or on covers of Nottingham guide books. The Old Market Square is another attraction.

Nov 9, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

Wollaton Hall is set in 500 acres of deer park and gardens just outside the city of Nottingham, houses several museums, galleries and hosts many events during the year.

Nov 8, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

Modern sports cars out perform today's speed restricted roads so it is necessary to find other ways of having fun with a sports car that do not risk the driver's licence.

Nov 4, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

Although nearly fifty years old this book should be on the bookshelf of all sports and racing car fans. Car technology may change but basic suspension principles do not.

Nov 3, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

Restoration will not give fifty year old technology modern reliability. A restored vehicle will still need the same level of maintenance as it would have when new.

Oct 18, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

More than twenty classic motorcycle clubs have taken the opportunity to join in the fun at the established Classic Motor Show on November 14-16.

Oct 16, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

Forget economic gloom and look back to earlier motoring times when petrol was cheap, roads were not crowded with fewer speed limits and no speed cameras at all.

Oct 16, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

Many would not consider a 3-series BMW a sports car but the 335i Convertible has higher performance than most two-seaters. Is this what the traditional GT has become?

Oct 16, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

Redundancy or being laid off should not come as a complete surprise so one should have prepared and be ready to treat job hunting and family matters as a full time role.

Oct 13, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

Panic is a destructive use of energy and gets in the way of effective action at a time it will be most needed. Preparation is the secret to facing redundancy or lay-off.

Oct 12, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

This is not a typical celebrity spin-off but a story of two mates on a personal motorcycle adventure of a lifetime. They just happen to be well known actors.

Oct 11, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

Griff Rhys Jones shows both his comic and writing skills in this story of four months and three thousand miles sailing in and around the Baltic and North East Europe.

Oct 9, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

This book demonstrate a way of enjoying better work-life balance by spreading mini-retirements through a lifetime: it argues wealth is not the aim but the lifestyle is.

Sep 27, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

The PC and Internet has created alternatives to reference books and the changes are not slowing. Books are no longer the main source of information for many people.

Sep 20, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

How to Read Buildings is a compact volume and an ideal companion for anyone interested in understanding the architecture around them either at home or while travelling.

Sep 14, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

Many photographers, illustrators, picture libraries think so and so does Pro-Imaging who monitor and expose rights grabbing photography competitions.

Jul 31, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

There are a few simple disciplines for managing borrowing so it does not get out of control and to make it serve the borrower rather than the lender.

Jul 15, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

For most visitors the closeness of the front lines brings an emotional reaction which is only reinforced by visiting the Canadian War memorial on Hill 145.

Jul 11, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

With images online it is more important than ever to be rigorous about marking images with copyright and contact information to prevent theft of intellectual property.

Jul 11, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

Collioure is a tourist destination but this historic, picturesque Mediterranean town is still unspoilt and ideal for a quiet break, as gentle or energetic as one chooses.

Jul 8, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

Traditional business analysis frameworks such as SWOT and PEST are used to understand business challenges. InSPECT is proposed as a tool for the new business world.

Jul 8, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

Arras is a pretty northern French town with plenty to see and do making it suitable for a weekend break or longer holiday. It has hotels and restaurants for all budgets.

Jul 8, 2008 - Martin P Wilson

The over simplified advice to stock photographers is libraries only want carefully composed pictures with blue skies and uncluttered backgrounds; there are other options.

Jul 6, 2008 - Martin P Wilson