{"title":"Jody Rosen","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by acclaimed author Jody Rosen, a distinguished voice in the realm of history and culture. Known for his engaging and insightful narratives, Jody Rosen captivates readers with his knack for weaving thorough research with compelling storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable contributions is the book \u003cem\u003eTwo Wheels Good\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating exploration into the history and cultural impact of the bicycle. This work delves into the evolution of the bicycle, charting its journey from a novelty of the past to a pivotal piece of modern transportation. In \u003cem\u003eTwo Wheels Good\u003c\/em\u003e, Rosen offers a rich tapestry of anecdotes and facts that reveal the bicycle's significant role in shaping societies and influencing environmental movements globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJody Rosen's writing is distinguished by its depth and clarity, making complex historical and military themes accessible and engaging for readers of all backgrounds. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a casual reader, Rosen's works invite you to explore the fascinating intersections of culture, innovation, and the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"two-wheels-good-by-jody-rosen-9780099593591","title":"Two Wheels Good","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA panoramic portrait of the nineteenth-century invention that is transforming our twenty-first-century world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Full of delightful anecdotes and interviews and fascinating historical tales' \u003cem\u003eMail on Sunday\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA panoramic portrait of the wondrous vehicle whose passenger is also its engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA toy, a tool, a liberator, or complete nuisance—the bicycle has been many things to many people over the decades, yet it endures as the most popular form of transport in the world. How has such a simple machine achieved so much?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining history, travelogue, and memoir, Jody Rosen reshapes our understanding of this ubiquitous vehicle from its invention in 1817 to its present-day renaissance as a 'green machine'. Readers meet unforgettable characters—women's suffragists who steered bikes to the barricades in the 1890s, a Bhutanese king who races mountain bikes in the Himalayas, astronauts who ride a floating bicycle in zero gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy examining the bicycle's past and peering into its future, \u003cem\u003eTwo Wheels Good\u003c\/em\u003e forms a joyful ode to an engineering marvel of global importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Funny, precise, surprising' — Adam Gopnik\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Love for two-wheeled transport runs through every sentence' — \u003cem\u003eEconomist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Wry, rich, deeply researched' — Patrick Radden Keefe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46338701328620,"sku":"9780099593591","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12024743482223.jpg?v=1743744715"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jody-rosen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}