Road and motor vehicles: general interest Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Trucks of the Wehrmacht
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£20.69
Rowman & Littlefield The Park Loop Road
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£14.41
Redline Books Mick Walkers Japanese Production Racing
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£44.25
Herridge & Sons Ltd Ferguson T20 in Detail
Book SynopsisHarry Ferguson was a remarkable inventor and a man of vision. Aside from his innovations in mechanized agriculture he designed a four-wheel drive system for road cars and created inspired design solutions to a wealth of engineering problems. Yet he is best remembered for the small, unobtrusive gray tractor that bears his name. Launched in the late 1940s, it rendered its competitors obsolete and provided farmers with a tool that could meet almost all their requirements. The book starts with Harry Fergusons early work on tractors and his development of the system, and his collaboration with Ford in the USA on the development of the Ford 9N tractor. Then comes an in-depth study of the TE20. Later chapters cover the TVO- and diesel-powered versions, American- and French-built Fergusons, industrial models, special-purpose variants, and conversions including four-wheel-drive and high-clearance models. There is an extensive study of the extraordinary range of implements available, with inform
£40.00
Camden Miniature Steam Services I Worked with Traction Engines
£11.14
D. H. Pascoe & Co., Inc. Mid Size Power Boats A Guide for Discriminating Buyers
£19.27
Glitterati Inc Carchitecture Frames Fenders and Fins500
Book SynopsisFrom the 1933 Model A Ford to the 1960s Studebaker to today's Mustang, Carchitecture: 500 Photographs is a unique look at the machines that drive our collective obsession with all-things automotive.Table of ContentsContents: Chapter 1 - Curves Chapter 2 - Lines Chapter 3 - Symmetry Chapter 4 - Reflections Chapter 5 - Transparency Chapter 6 - Lights Chapter 7 - Colors Chapter 8 - Emblems Chapter 9 - Metaphors Chapter 10 - Articulated Chapter 11 - Interiors Chapter 12 - Engines Chapter 13 - Style
£19.73
LEGARE STREET PR Automobile Pattern Drafting
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£11.95
CP Press Lancia Aurelia Flaminia Flavia
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£28.50
John Wiley & Sons Inc RVs Campers For Dummies
Book SynopsisMake yourself at home on the road Livedownby the beach one week andwayup in the mountainsthe next? It sounds like an impossible dream, but motor-homers do it all the time. Whatever draws you to themobilelifeadventurous domesticvacations or permanently itchy feetRVs& CampersForDummieshelps youfeelright at home.The bookexploresthe key aspectsof glamping-with-wheels.Discoverhowit'spossibletobringbeauty spots righttoyourdoorstep without sacrificingdomesticcomforts like a comfy bed, private bathroom,andwholesome, healthy homecooking! In a down-home, friendly style,mobile-living veterans and husband-and-wife teamChristopherHodappand Alice Von Kannonwelcomeyou inside to discovereverything fromdeciding torentor buythevehicle thatbest suitsyour needstoplanning and prepping yourfirstjourney andthensetting yourself upwhereveryou arriveat the perfect spot.Along the wayyou'lllearn how to adapt your driving skills topilotyourhome on the road,as well as how tokeep everyaspect ofit shipshape andready for action. ExploreyourRV and camper optionsStock up with the right suppliesGet a snapshot of themobile homelifestyleTroubleshoot common problems Getting there is half the funand this guide shows you how to do it safely and in style. So,buckle up (or relax in the back)it'sgoing to be a wildbutincredibly comfortableride! Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with RVs and Campers 7 Chapter 1: Joining the Cavalcade of Rolling Nomads 9 Chapter 2: Surveying the Wide World of RVs and Campers 25 Chapter 3: Decisions, Decisions: Knowing What You Need 55 Part 2: Buying Your RV 73 Chapter 4: Fitting an RV into Your Budget 75 Chapter 5: Doing Your Homework 85 Chapter 6: Dealing with Dealers 99 Chapter 7: Adding a Tow Vehicle to Your Trailer 111 Chapter 8: Getting Hitched and the Alchemy of Weight 127 Part 3: Taking Your First Camping Trip 139 Chapter 9: Stocking Up on Accessories: What Your RV Didn’t Come With 141 Chapter 10: Packing for the Road 159 Chapter 11: Driving, Parking, and the Dread of Backing Up 173 Chapter 12: The Shakedown: Your Maiden Voyage 193 Chapter 13: Setting Up Your Campsite 209 Part 4: Understanding How Your RV Works 227 Chapter 14: Electrical Systems 229 Chapter 15: Water World: The Wonders of Plumbing 247 Chapter 16: The Propane Gas System 279 Chapter 17: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 301 Part 5: Tackling Some Advanced RV Topics 313 Chapter 18: Storage and Old Man Winter 315 Chapter 19: Tow, Tow, Tow Your Toad: Towing Your Car Behind Your Motorhome 333 Chapter 20: Boondocking and Living off the Grid 343 Part 6: The Part of Tens 357 Chapter 21: Ten Potential RV Catastrophes and How to Avoid Them 359 Chapter 22: Ten Smartphone Apps You Can’t Live Without 369 Chapter 23: Ten Great Attractions Just off the Highway 375 Index 383
£19.54
John Wiley & Sons Inc Van Life For Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting into Van Life 5 Chapter 1: What Is Van Life? 7 Chapter 2: Knowing Whether Van Life Is for You 15 Part 2: Building the Perfect Camper 31 Chapter 3: Buying the Right Van 33 Chapter 4: A Beginner’s Guide to Fiberglassing 55 Chapter 5: Finding Your Footing with Flooring 61 Chapter 6: Building Your Internal Structure 71 Chapter 7: Getting Some Air: Windows and Skylights 89 Chapter 8: Getting to Grips with Electrics 105 Chapter 9: Putting Your Electrical System Together 135 Chapter 10: Adding Insulation and Cladding 179 Chapter 11: Creating Storage and Sleeping Quarters 197 Chapter 12: Useful Utilities: Gas, Water, and Heating 217 Part 3: Living Your Best Van Life 245 Chapter 13: Changing Your V5 Form and Insurance 247 Chapter 14: Bringing Along the Comforts of Home 255 Chapter 15: Managing Life’s Essentials: Cooking, Showering, and Going to the Bathroom 271 Chapter 16: Enjoying the Great Outdoors 287 Chapter 17: Working Remotely from a Tiny Traveling Home 315 Part 4: The Part of Tens 329 Chapter 18: Ten Van Life Kitchen Hacks 331 Chapter 19: Ten Essential Items for the Perfect Road Trip 337 Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Budgeting While on the Road 341 Index 349
£16.19
Amberley Publishing Britains Road Tunnels
Book SynopsisThe fascinating story behind Britain's road tunnels. Well-known tunnels like the Dartford Tunnel, the Clyde Tunnel and the Mersey Tunnel are all included.
£13.49
Amberley Publishing Local Authority Vehicles since 1970
Book SynopsisSuperb rare and unseen photographs of these oft-ignored workhorses. Looking at some of the vehicles in use by local authorities, from Devon to Scotland, since the 1970s.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Northern European Emergency Vehicles
Book SynopsisA fascinating photographs of an eclectic selection of emergency service vehicles in northern Europe.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Britains Motorways
Book SynopsisWe all use them - but how much do you know about Britain's motorways? Mark Chatterton offers a fascinating insight into these crucial roads.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Classic Postwar British Fire Engines
Book SynopsisA selection of terrific previously unpublished photographs celebrating fire engines in post-war Britain.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Caravanning in the 1970s
Book SynopsisCaptures the spirit of caravanning in the 1970s. Accompanied by period photographs of both 1970s caravans and cars.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Steam Up Traction Engines on Parade
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated celebration of traction engines. Featuring showmanâs engines, heavy haulage engines, steam lorries, tractors and road rollers.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Story of the Campervan
Book SynopsisThe story of the campervan from the 1950s to the present day. With a wide selection of illustrations.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing When Steam Ruled the Roads
Book SynopsisFrom a highly respected heritage author comes a nostalgic collection of images celebrating steam engines on Britain's roads.
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Amberley Publishing Steam Wagons in Preservation
Book SynopsisExplore some rare and previously unpublished photographs celebrating steam power on Britain's roads.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Steam Rollers in Preservation
Book SynopsisRare and previously unpublished images celebrating preserved steam rollers from different makers that can be seen in Britain.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Police Vehicles of the TwentyFirst Century
Book SynopsisA fascinating insight into police vehicles over the last twenty-five years, including examples from many of the forty-five Territorial Police Forces of the UK, the three Specialist Police Forces, Parks Police, Ports Police and several others.
£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd A Visual History of Caravans
Book SynopsisWritten by Andrew Jenkinson well known Expert & published Author on caravans and motorhomes.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd A Visual History of Motorhomes
Book SynopsisFollowing on from Andrew's A Visual History of Caravans, this new title takes a look at the motorhome's heritage, spanning over 100 years. The motorhome is a popular leisure vehicle with an ever-growing demand in the UK as well as abroad. From the early designs often built by one-man bands, this book shows how the motorhome was to evolve in the 1920s but was to be outsold by the popularity of the touring caravan. Images from all decades are mainly from the author's own vast archives, while some have been loaned and supplied from motorhome industry personnel. These pictures demonstrate how the motorhome developed with the advent of smaller chassis cabs from the 1950s major manufacturers such as Bedford, Austin, Morris and Ford. Covering UK-brand motorhomes as well imported models, the book shows how different UK tastes were to the imported makes. Although not an A-Z of motorhomes book, the author has chosen images that represent as many manufacturers as possible. Andrew includes some
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Hodder & Stoughton The Happy Nomad
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£10.44
Johns Hopkins University Press Stealing Cars
Book SynopsisDrawing on sources that include interviews, government documents, patents, sociological and psychological studies, magazines, monographs, scholarly periodicals, film, fiction, and digital gaming, Heitmann and Morales tell a story that highlights both human creativity and some of the paradoxes of American life.Trade ReviewThis volume tells a social and cultural history of auto theft -- honest -- and it does so remarkably well. -- James Donnelly Hemmings Motor News Stealing Cars; Technology & Society from the Model T to the Gran Torino provides a fine study of auto theft and culture, and examines a range of topics to include motives, methods, and more. Studies of transportation issues have typically focused on auto manufacturing history, so it's refreshing to see a treatment that considers users and the automobile's role in American life. -- James A Cox The Midwest Book Review Stealing Cars fills a lacuna in the historical literature on the automobile. Thus, this is a thoughtful, useful study. -- Jeffrey S. Adler Michigan Historical Review Full of good history and excellent research... Heitmann and Morales mix in just enough psychology, sociology, and talk of morals, sex, and love of speed to make the work educational but not didactic. All auto enthusiasts should get this book. Highly recommended. Choice Heitmann and Morales have added to a better and broader understanding of both crime and the automobile in American life and have pointed to other fruitful avenues for exploration. -- Kathleen Franz American Historical Review A well-written and well-conceived introduction to an important aspect of modern automobility. Novices drawn to the topic will disocver many rich investigative opporutnities; more seasoned automotive academics can synthesize these observations into the growing field of "user" studies. -- David Blanke The Journal of American History It is easy to recommend this book to readers, from historians and professionals interested in automobile topics to a general audience looking for a good read. Technology and SocietyTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Park at Your Own Risk1. "Stop, Thief!"2. Juvenile Delinquents, Hardened Criminals, and Some Ineffectual Technological Solutions (1941–1980)3. From the Personal Garage to the Surveillance Society4. Car Theft in the Electronic and Digital Age (1970s–Present)5. Mexico, the United States, and International Auto Theft6. The Recent PastConclusion: Stealing the American DreamAppendix: Tables Summarizing Various U.S. Automobile Theft Crime Reports and Surveys, 1924–2010NotesEssay on SourcesIndex
£23.85
Johns Hopkins University Press Junkyards Gearheads and Rust
Book SynopsisBy examining how cars are salvaged, repurposed, and restored, this book demonstrates that the history of the automobile is much more than a running catalog of showroom novelties.Trade Review[Lucsko] covers a lot of new and interesting ground in describing America's car culture, both its history and its technology. Washington TimesTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction1. The Automotive Salvage Business in America, 1900–20102. Parts, Parts Cars, and Car Enthusiasts3. Arizona Gold4. Junkyard Jamboree5. Not in My Neighbor's Backyard, Either6. Of Clunkers and CamarosCodaNotesEssay on SourcesIndex
£35.10
Johns Hopkins University Press Moving Violations
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMoving Violations is a superb history of automobile regulation in the United States from 1893 to the present, a case study of the relationship between regulation and technological change . . . Moving Violations will benefit all those with an interest in transportation history, regulatory history, technological history, innovation, and public policy and many others who will find something to savor in the details.—Louis Cain, Northwestern University, EH.NetTable of ContentsIntroductionPart I. StandardsChapter 1. The Auto World Gets Organized Chapter 2. Standardization Is the AnswerPart II. SafetyChapter 3. The Creation of CrashworthinessChapter 4. From Movement to Government AgencyChapter 5. The Limits of Federal Automotive Safety RegulationPart III. PollutionChapter 6. Discovering and (Not) Controlling Automotive Air PollutionChapter 7. Command and ControlChapter 8. Establishing the State of the ArtPart IV. BureaucracyChapter 9. The Bureaucratic Struggle over Fuel EconomyChapter 10. Deregulation and Its LimitsChapter 11. Indecision, Regulatory Uncertainty, and the Politics of PartisanshipConclusionAcknowledgmentsNotesBibliographyIndex
£52.72
Johns Hopkins University Press Taxi
Book SynopsisWhy the cabdriver is the real victim of the false promises of Uber and the gig economy. 2007 Noteworthy Book in Industrial Relations and Labor Economics, Princeton University Industrial Relations SectionHailed in its first edition as a classic study of New York City's history and people, Graham Russell Gao Hodges's Taxi! is a remarkable evocation of the forgotten history of the taxi driver. This deftly woven narrative captures the spirit of New York City cabdrivers and their hardscrabble struggle to capture a piece of the American dream. From labor unrest and racial strife to ruthless competition and political machinations, Hodges recounts this history through contemporary news accounts, Hollywood films, and the words of the cabbies themselves. A new preface recalls the author's five years of hacking in New York City in the early 1970s, and a new concluding chapter explores the rise of app-based ridesharing services with the arrival of companies like Uber and Lyft. Sharply criticizinTable of ContentsPreface to the Revised EditionAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. The Creation of the Taxi Man, 1907-19202. Hack Men in the Jazz Age, 1920-19303. The Search for Order during the Depression, 1930-19404. Prosperity during Wartime, 1940-19505. The Creation of the Classic Cabby, 1950-19806. Unionization and Its Discontents, 1960-19807. The Lease Driver and Proletarian, 1980-20068. The Ridesharing Era, 2010-2019Appendix. Data TablesNotesEssay on SourcesIndex Illustrations follow page XXX
£22.50
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Vintage Camping Trailers
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£17.85
Amberley Publishing Cornish Road Transport Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Cornish Road Transport has changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Dennis Fire Engines
Book SynopsisThe first complete history of the world famous Dennis fire engines.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing British Steam Fire Engines
Book SynopsisThe fascinating story of the early steam fire engines
£15.29
Amberley Publishing AEC Lorries
AEC Lorries explores the story of lorry use in the last fifty years, showing the diverse use of the vehicles and their configurations for many different types of work, with a focus on one of the great British manufacturers – AEC. AEC lorries have always been held in high esteem at home and abroad because of their powerful engines, and relative simplicity. They were to be found in many large and small fleets, capable of any type of work. A large proportion of AEC production was exported, particularly to British Commonwealth countries, where they endured hostile climates, severe overloading, and abuse on poor roads; nevertheless, they remained as good working equipment. It has been said by many in the transport sector that, if AEC engines had been developed, rather than other types within the British Leyland range, AEC vehicles would have become a range of lorries and buses that were second to none. Lorries are now the lifeblood of the nation and, without them, our lives would be much less rich. Railways have always been of great interest, but road transport, in its many forms and diverse liveries, has become an object of enthusiastic interest. This book looks to explore one of the most iconic and recognisable brands of British roads, using 180 rare and unpublished images.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Aveling Porter
Book SynopsisUtilising the stunning photographic collection of noted preservationist John Crawley, with most images previously unpublished, Old Glory magazine editor Colin Tyson tells the story behind the most iconic manufacturer of steam traction engines.
£13.49
Amberley Publishing British Recovery Vehicles
Book SynopsisA pictorial celebration of Britain's road recovery vehicles. A recovery vehicle, or breakdown wagon, is the type of truck you hope you will never have the need for.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing West of England Emergency Service Vehicles
Book SynopsisA fascinating survey of the police, ambulance, fire service and more in the Avon region of the west of England - including Bristol and the surrounding area.
£999.99
Amberley Publishing The Golden Age of Streamlining
Book SynopsisColin Alexander looks at the interwar period, a high-water mark in industrial design as the benefits of streamlining were realised.
£15.99
Amberley Publishing VW Type 2 Transporter
Book SynopsisA highly illustrated look at the inside story of the first version of the iconic VW Transporter or âSplit Screenâ.
£13.49
Amberley Publishing Highways to the Highlands
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated, affectionate look at the history of roads in the Scottish highlands - an ever-popular tourist destination.
£15.99
DK Cool Cars
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£16.19
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Bonneville Salt Flats Images of America
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing (SC) The Old Spanish Trail Highway in Texas
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£19.19
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Northern California Drag Racing
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£19.19
Arcadia Publishing Lost Car Companies of Detroit
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£19.19
Arcadia Publishing Kenoshas Jeffery and Rambler Automobiles
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing Kenoshas Jeffery and Rambler Automobiles
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£7.59
