Road and motor vehicles: general interest Books
Arcadia Publishing Spokane Hot Rodding Images of America
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing San Diego Lowriders A History of Cars and
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£18.69
History Press Racing in Daytona Beach Sunshine Sand and Speed
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£17.59
History Press Montana Highway Tales Curious Characters Historic
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£18.69
History Press The Egyptian Trail in Illinois
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£19.19
Sae Edge Research Report Unsettled Issues Regarding Communication of
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£81.89
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Desert Armour
Book SynopsisRobert Forczyk covers the development of armoured warfare in North Africa from Rommel''s Gazala offensive in 1942 through to the end of war in the desert in Tunisia in 1943. The war in the North African desert was pure mechanized warfare, and in many respects the most technologically advanced theatre of World War II. It was also the only theatre where for three years British and Commonwealth, and later US, troops were in constant contact with Axis forces.World War II best-selling author Robert Forczyk explores the second half of the history of the campaign, from the Gazala offensive in May 1942 that drove the British forces all the way back to the Egyptian frontier and led to the fall of Tobruk, through the pivotal battles of El Alamein, and the final Allied victory in Tunisia. He examines the armoured forces, equipment, doctrine, training, logistics and operations employed by both Allied and Axis forces throughout the period, focusing especially on the briTrade ReviewTwo of the finest books you’ll see for wargaming these campaigns and battles. -- Chris Jarvis * Miniature Wargames *Forczyk has made a notable contribution to the depth of understanding of this legendary aspect of the war, from the big picture to the minutia, while giving comprehensive treatment to the tanks." -- MH * History of War Magazine *Table of Contents(Subject to confirmation) Introduction Chapter 1: Armoured Operations in 1942 Chapter 2: The Afrika Korps Recovers, January 1942 Chapter 3: All Quiet on the Gazala Front, February-April 1942 Chapter 4: Gazala: The Clash of Armour, May 1942 Chapter 5: Tobruk: Rommel’s Victory, June 1942 Chapter 6: Ruweisat Ridge: The Breaking Point, July 1942 Chapter 7: The Changing of the Guard, August 1942 Chapter 8: Gearing up for the main events: September 1942 Chapter 9: Lightfoot: October 1942 Chapter 10: Supercharge: November 1942 Chapter 11: The race for Tunisia: November-December 1942 Chapter 12: Armoured Operations in 1943 Chapter 13: Stalemate in Tunisia: December 1942 – January 1943 Chapter 14: Kasserine Pass: February 1943 Chapter 15: Montgomery and Patton Strike: March 1943 Chapter 16: Endgame: April-May 1943 Chapter 17: In Retrospect Glossary Rank Table Bibliography Endnotes Index
£29.75
Pen & Sword Books Ltd American Wheeled Armoured Fighting Vehicles
Book SynopsisComprehensive account in words and images of all US Wheeled AFVs of the last 80 years.
£18.34
McFarland & Co Inc Early Bicycles and the Quest for Speed
Book Synopsis From the earliest velocipedes through the advent of the pneumatic tire to the rise of modern road and track competition, this history of the sport of bicycle racing traces its role in the development of bicycle technology between 1868 and 1903. Providing detailed technical information along with biographies of racers and other important personalities, the book explores this thirty-year period of early bicycle history as the social and technical precursor to later developments in the motorcycle and automobile industries.
£27.54
McFarland & Co Inc The Moulton Bicycle
Book Synopsis In 1963, British inventor Alex Moulton (1920-2012) introduced an innovative compact bicycle. Architectural Review editor Reyner Banham (1922-1988) predicted it would give rise to a new class of cyclists, young urbanites riding by choice, not necessity. Forced to sell his firm in 1967, Moulton returned in the 1980s with an even more radical model, the AM--his acclaim among technology and design historians owed much to Banham''s writings. The AM''s price tag (some models cost many thousands of dollars) has inspired tech-savvy cyclists to create hot rod compact bikes from Moulton-inspired shopper cycles of the 1970s--a trend also foreseen by Banham, who considered hot rod culture the folk art of the mechanical era. The author traces the intertwined lives of two unusually creative men who had an extraordinary impact on each others'' careers, despite having met only a few times.
£27.54
McFarland & Co Inc Charles Clifton of PierceArrow
Book Synopsis As head of Pierce-Arrow in its formative years, Colonel Charles Clifton played a significant role in the development of a venerated automobile manufacturer. Roundly respected in his time, Clifton was a force in automobile trade associations for nearly a quarter century but slipped into undeserved obscurity after his death in 1928. This biography covers Charles Clifton''s role in the earliest conflicts and achievements of the American automobile industry and the growth of the Pierce-Arrow company, using industry publications and periodicals of the time as well as recollections of his associates and contemporaries. It details his wider importance in shaping the industry itself, especially his role in the controversies surrounding the Selden patent and the patent cross-licensing agreement between auto manufacturers. The impact of World War I on the industry and Clifton''s activities responding to the vast operational changes the war brought about conclude the book.
£30.39
McFarland & Co Inc Electric Trucks
Book Synopsis Welcomed at end of the 19th century as the solution to the severe problem of horse manure in city streets, electric trucks soon became the norm for short-haul commercial deliveries. Though reliable, they were gradually replaced by gasoline-powered trucks for long-haul deliveries--although a fleet of electric milk trucks survived in Great Britain into the 1960s. Industrial electric vehicles never disappeared from factories and ports. During the past decade, with the availability of the lithium-ion battery, the electric truck is back on the road for all payloads and all distances. The fourth in a series covering the history and future of electric transport, this book chronicles the work of the innovative engineers who perfected e-trucks large and small.
£30.39
McFarland & Co Inc World War II Veterans in Motorsports
Book Synopsis This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny, said President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the young Americans who grew up during the deprivation of the Great Depression and later served during World War II. The 23 described in this book went on from military service to make their mark in auto racing, particularly in the sports car scene of the 1950s and 1960s. Ken Miles and Vasek Polak were not Americans during the war but later went on to become citizens. Carroll Shelby was not only a great driver but also created cars that are still manufactured. John Von Neumann and Vasek Polak were instrumental in helping to establish Porsche as a marque in the U.S. John Fitch, Ed Hugus, Chuck Daigh, Bill Stroppe, Max Balchowsky, Jay Chamberlain, Jim Peterson and Paul Newman were heroes in the war before succeeding in businesses and motorsports.
£27.54
McFarland & Co Inc Women and Bicycles in America 18681900
Book Synopsis? In the last third of the 1800s, America was struck by a bicycle craze. This trend massively impacted the lives of women, allowing them greater mobility and changing perceptions of women as weak or in need of chaperons. This book traces the history and development of the American bicycle, observing its critical role in the fight for gender equality. The bicycle radically changed the face of fashion, health and even morality and propriety in America. This thorough history traces the sweeping social advances made by women in relation to the development of the bicycle.
£27.54
McFarland & Co Inc Fast on the Sand
Book Synopsis The 1928 quest for the Land Speed Record on the sands of Daytona Beach was a first for America, a singular mix of technology, thrills and tragedy. Tens of thousands lined the dunes along the beach, a crowd larger than any yet seen at Indianapolis 500. Three contenders, two Americans and a Briton, raced for the ultimate distance-averaged top speed, in magnificent machines built by different schools of design. This book chronicles the high-speed drama. The top American driver, Frank Lockhart, 25, survived a spectacular accident and rebuilt his Stutz Black Hawk, only to meet his fate in the new runs. The facts and myths behind the competition are examined in depth for the first time, along with the innovations and fatal mistakes of vehicle design.Trade ReviewExtensive background information....a thorough look at the aerodynamics of the cars, the development of their engines, and an assessment of vehicular weight versus horsepower. An interesting read about a landmark event in racing history and the cars and personalities at the center of it....recommended"—ChoiceTable of Contents Preface 1. Prelude 2. Act One—February 3. Intermission—March 4. Act Two—April 5. Epilogue—May 6. Aftermath—1929–1935 Appendix 1: The Aerodynamics of the 1928 Vehicles Appendix 2: Campbell's 1928 Blue Bird Appendix 3: Stutz Blackhawk Special Appendix 4: The Engines Final Word: The Lockhart Saga—A Review Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
£39.47
McFarland & Co Inc Auto Racing Comes of Age
Book Synopsis The first quarter of the 20th century was a time of dramatic change in auto racing, marked by the move from the horseless carriage to the supercharged Grand Prix racer, from the gentleman driver to the well-publicized professional, and from the dusty road course to the autodrome. This history of the evolution of European and American auto racing from 1900 to 1925 examines transatlantic influences, early dirt track racing, and the birth of the twin-cam engine and the straight-eight. It also explores the origins of the Bennett and Vanderbilt races, the early career of America''s Speed King Barney Oldfield, the rise of the speedway specials from Marmon, Mercer, Stutz and Duesenberg, and developments from Peugeot, Delage, Ballot, Fiat, and Bugatti. This informative work provides welcome insight into a defining period in motorsports.Trade ReviewPromises the reader the ride of a life-time.... This is a fascinating book and well worth the time to explore, as the reader will get a solid historical foundation in 'veteran to vintage' era American and European auto racing." —SAH Journal"Meticulously incorporates media reports from and histories of the era...recommended." —Choice"This informative work provides welcome insight into a defining period in motorsports." —Antique Automobile"Dick provides a fresh perspective on the leading racers. Dick has unearthed a wealth of historic photos." —Classic & Sports Car"Provides a lot of the answers from a technical viewpoint a lot of other books fail to answer concerning the early advances of engines...wonderful anecdotes of drivers, and sometimes the races and companies, which have never been reported before...extremely well researched." —Auto Racing History"Vivid text...many fascinating photos and action shots not seen before...not just informative but also entertaining and packed with incidents.... Anybody who wants to learn about this era (the early years of automobile racing) should get this important book." —Autosport.com"Superb history...highly recommended." —Octane"Excellent." —SpeedReaders"Recommended." —Reference & Research Book NewsTable of Contents Preface 1 1. Bennett 3 2. Vanderbilt 14 3. Hippodrome Sprints 31 4. Auto Import 41 5. French Scenery 55 6. Specials 69 7. Mercer 82 8. Stutz 97 9. Mason-Duesenberg 109 10. Camshaft Handlers 121 11. Indy Expedition 138 12. Peugeot Career 149 13. Aero-Engines 161 14. New Wave Racers 174 15. Sheepshead Bay 186 16. Farewell Performance 196 17. Fiat School 215 18. Bugatti's Way Up 232 19. New Generation 251 Appendix A: Biographical Data 269 Appendix B: Technical Data 274 Appendix C: Riding Mechanics 277 Notes 283 Bibliography 295 Index 297
£34.19
McFarland & Co Inc American Roadkill
Book Synopsis Slaughtered along our highways, roadkill may be observed regularly, but aren''t likely to be given much thought. Research scientists, animal rights activists, roadkill artists, writers, ethicists and lyricists, however, are increasingly sounding the alarm. They report that we are killing the very animals we love, and are driving many of them to the brink of extinction. Detailing the death and destruction of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insect pollinators, this study examines the ways in which we are thus jeopardizing our own futures. Beginning in the Model T era, biologists counted the common carnage of the time--cottontails, woodchucks, and squirrels, mostly. That record-keeping continues today. Beyond the bleak statistics, zoologists are rerouting migratory paths of animals and are advocating for cat and dog companions. This book illuminates both our successes and failures in keeping animals out of harm''s way and what those efforts reflect about ourselves and Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Skunks: Stinkin' American Roadkill 2. Pulverized Possums on Pavement 3. Not Enough Room for Rocky Raccoon 4. Countdown to a Squirrel Apocalypse 5. Crashes Crumple Crossing Cottontails 6. Bad Mix: Turtles and Tire Treads 7. Hopping Mad Over Roadkill Frogs 8. Snake Mistakes: Rattled and Rolled 9. Amarillo's Armadillos Have Arrived 10. Roadkill's Winged Creatures 11. Doe-Eyed, Dangerous and Deadly 12. Roadkill Canines: Fur Cryin' Out Loud 13. Bullwinkle's Last Stand 14. Florida's Pummeled Panthers 15. Wayward Bears: Barely a Chance 16. Roadkill: Man's Best Friends 17. Roadkill: Words, Art, Music and Dining 18. Postscript: Animals' Lives Matter Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
£17.09
PowerKids Press Las Palas MecanicasBulldozers Construction Site
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£29.60
PowerKids Press Las Mezcladoras de CementoCement Mixers
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£29.60
Authorhouse The Journey
£18.67
Rowman & Littlefield Scenic Driving Utah
Book SynopsisDiscover Utah with 28 recommended drives. Scenic Driving Utah provides indispensable information, including directions and a map for each itinerary, in-depth descriptions of attractions and points of interest, travel tips, and full color photography.
£18.99
Rowman & Littlefield Scenic Driving New England
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£17.09
Rowman & Littlefield Scenic Driving Colorado
Book SynopsisScenic Driving Colorado features thirty separate drives through the Centennial State, through the soaring mountains, broad valleys, and endless plains of Colorado. An indispensable highway companion, Scenic Driving Colorado includes route maps and in-depth descriptions of attractions. Features full-color photos and route maps for each drive.
£17.09
Rowman & Littlefield Scenic Driving the Ozarks
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Xlibris Audi R8 30 Years of Quattro AWD
£44.82
University of Nebraska Press Routes of Compromise
Book SynopsisIn Routes of CompromiseMichael K. Bess studies the social, economic, and political implications of road building and state formation in Mexico through a comparative analysis of Nuevo León and Veracruz from the 1920s to the 1950s. He examines how both foreign and domestic actors, working at local, national, and transnational levels, helped determine how Mexico would build and finance its roadways. While Veracruz offered a radical model for regional construction that empowered agrarian communities, national consensus would solidify around policies championed by Nuevo León’s political and commercial elites. Bess shows that no single political figure or central agency dominated the process of determining Mexico''s road-building policies. Instead, provincial road-building efforts highlight the contingent nature of power and state formation in midcentury Mexico. Trade Review"Michael K. Bess's new book on road building in post-Revolutionary Mexico uses the network of federal highways and local dirt roads constructed in the first half of the twentieth century as an apt metaphor for the mediated and uneven penetration of state power during that era."—Casey Marina Lurtz, Journal of Social History"This book is not just an important piece of political economy, but also a microcosm of the broader functioning of postrevolutionary politics."—Paul Gillingham, Americas"Michael K. Bess has provided us with an easily readable and very valuable book. He weaves strands of economic development and political struggle into a cohesive and coherent analytic narrative. Routes of Compromise will prove valuable to historians of Mexico and students alike, as well as to anyone interested in transnational comparisons of roadbuilding in other situations."—Bruce A. Castleman, Hispanic American Historical Review"Michael Bess's tight analysis, exhaustive research, and effective prose will surely be required reading for students interested in nation-building, political economy, and the realization of revolutionary ideals of twentieth century Mexico."—Matthew A. Redinger, Pacific Historical Review"Routes of Compromise is a lucidly written, deeply researched, and much-needed study on road building after the Mexican Revolution. Given the economic and cultural importance roads have for any society, this book should attract investigators beyond the field of Mexican history. Scholars researching economic development, state formation, and transportation elsewhere in the twentieth century should consider Routes of Compromise a necessary read for comparison with Mexico."—Salvador Salinas, American Historical Review“A richly documented study of the national, regional, and local politics surrounding road construction in Mexico. Obligatory reading for students interested in state-building, economic development, and everyday conflicts over the spoils of modernization.”—Barry Carr, professor emeritus at La Trobe University and coeditor of The New Latin American Left: Cracks in the Empire “Comparative in approach and sensitive to the transnational dimension and the agendas of politicians, bureaucrats, and members of an array of social groups, Michael Bess’s nuanced treatment of Mexican road-building is a must-read for anyone interested in Mexico’s postrevolutionary experience.”—Samuel Brunk, professor of history at the University of Texas, El Paso, and author of The Posthumous Career of Emiliano Zapata: Myth, Memory, and Mexico’s Twentieth Century “A compelling analysis of the essential but overlooked impact of road building in modern Mexico. Exhaustively researched and cogently argued, few recent works are as important to understanding how state power, economic modernization, and nation-building converged in twentieth-century Mexico.”—Susan Gauss, associate professor of Latin American and Iberian studies at the University of Massachusetts, Boston Table of ContentsList of Figures Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction: Revolutionary Roads Chapter 1: “A Good Road . . . Brings Life to All of the Towns It Passes”: The Fight for a National and Public Road-Building Program Chapter 2: “Everyone Was Ready to Do Their Part”: Road Politics and State Bureaucracies Take Shape in Nuevo León and Veracruz Chapter 3: “So That These Problems May Be Placed in the Hand of the President”: Roads and Motor Travel under Cardenismo Chapter 4: “We March with Mexico for Liberty!”: Road Building in Wartime Chapter 5: “Those Who Do Not Look Forward Are Left Behind”: Alemanismo’s Road to Prosperity Chapter 6: Charting the Contours: State Power in Mexico’s Road-Building Efforts Appendix A: Comparing the Real Cost of Federal and State Spending on Roads Appendix B: Comparing the Budgets for Program for Cooperation on Roads and the Comisión Nacional de Caminos Vecinales Appendix C: Minimum Wages in Nuevo León and Veracruz for Road Workers Notes Bibliography Index
£21.59
Cornell University Press Driving toward Modernity
Book SynopsisIn Driving toward Modernity, Jun Zhang ethnographically explores the entanglement between the rise of the automotive regime and emergence of the middle class in South China. Focusing on the Pearl River Delta, one of the nation''s wealthiest regions, Zhang shows how private cars have shaped everyday middle-class sociality, solidarity, and subjectivity, and how the automotive regime has helped make the new middle classes of the PRC. By carefully analyzing how physical and social mobility intertwines, Driving toward Modernity paints a nuanced picture of modern Chinese life, comprising the continuity and rupture as well as the structure and agency of China''s great transformation.Trade ReviewJun Zhang's Driving Toward Modernity: Cars and the Lives of the Middle Class in Contemporary China presents an exceptional and fascinating ethnographic study that examines the relationship between the rise of the 'automotive regime' and the (re-)emergence of the middle class. * China Information *This rich ethnography will be a benchmark for any forthcoming scholarly work on car consumption in China. Zhang's ethnographic account of the car-owning mobility of middle-class consumers in southern China represents a major contribution to an important topic in the understanding of contemporary Chinese society. * Pacific Affairs *Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations and Note on Translation Introduction: A Mobile Lifestyle, A Middle Way of Living Prologue: From Official Privileges to Consumer Goods 1. Driving Alone Together: Sociality, Solidarity, and Status 2. Family Cars, Filial Consumer-Citizens: Becoming Properly Middle Class 3. The Emerging Middle Class and the Car Market: Mobilities and Trajectories 4. Car Crash, Class Encounter: Anxiety of Mobility 5. Bidding for a License Plate: The Importance of Being a Free and Proper Consumer 6. Parking: Contesting Space in Middle-Class Complexes Epilogue: Politics of Transformation Glossary Notes References Index
£97.20
Authorhouse Excelsior the Lost Pioneer: Second Edition
£12.11
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform MERCEDES-BENZ, The SLK models: The R170
£999.99
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform MERCEDES-BENZ, The SLK models: The R171
£999.99
Adams Media Corporation RV Hacks: 400+ Ways to Make Life on the Road
Book SynopsisHit the road and experience the wonders of RVing with these useful tips and tricks to make RV life easier, more organized, more efficient, and fun!Welcome to RV life! Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced RVer, these RV hacks are sure to make life on the road easier so you can worry less and have more fun. From ingenious organizational hacks (like broom holders to keep flashlights at the ready or suction cup shower organizers to corral kids’ activity supplies) to ideas for repurposing plastic bottles to make a funnel or pancake batter mixer, RV Hacks has everything you need to make your next cross-country caravanning adventure carefree.Trade Review“New adopters of the lifestyle will join the ranks of happy readers as they learn even more exciting tips and tricks as they enjoy their RV. A copy of RV Hacks should be in every RV on the road today.” —Bob Zagami, executive director of New England RV Dealers Association“Covering a wide range of topics in an easily digestible format, RV Hacks is an excellent tool kit for planning ahead and fixing things on the fly.” —Mike & Anne Howard, authors of the glamping book Comfortably Wild and travel blog HoneyTrek.com“RV Hacks is full of insights that most RVers could spend years trying to figure out! A huge asset in any RVer’s library.” —Cherie Ve Ard & Chris Dunphy of Technomadia.com“Another home run for this dynamic duo! The hacks in this book are great for all levels of RV experience, and so much fun to read you can’t put the book down.” —Sandy Ellingson, RV industry consultant“The hacks and tricks contained within this book will save you countless hours of trial and error—and money—and make your journey in an RV so much more enjoyable!” —Mark Koep, founder and CEO of CampgroundViews.com“The Bennetts’ newest book is simply a must-have for every RV traveler who is looking to enjoy the journey with a little less stress and a lot more adventure.” —Jeff Shelton, CEO and owner of Wholesale Warranties“Marc and Julie’s RV Hacks is jam-packed with need-to-know tips, tricks, and hacks for your RV travels that will keep you on the road longer!” —Nicole Sult, senior director of customer experience, Lippert Components“You’re going to want to dig into this book for hundreds of handy hacks that you might never have thought of—it will help you enjoy your RV lifestyle all the more!” —Rick Kessler, executive editor of RVBusiness“I wish I had read a book like this before I started RVing; it would have saved me countless hours and helped me plan the best trips possible!” —Andy Robinowitz, CEO of RV LIFE“After learning just about everything there is to learn about Living the RV Life, this second book provides hacks and tips for everyday situations that may come up—or just hacks to make your RV experience even better!” —Sean Nichols, COO of Battle Born Batteries“The Bennetts’ new book is an encyclopedia of tips from RVers all over North America, continuing a long-standing tradition of RVers sharing things that help them on the road. A lot of great hacks that RVers old and new will appreciate and enjoy.” —Chris Dougherty, technical director of RV Enthusiast“Marc and Julie are like those trusted friends you know you can always count on to share invaluable tips and insights; their RV Hacks will help you navigate through it all and enjoy the journey.” —Sarah Smith, CVO and cofounder of The Dyrt“Marc and Julie Bennett’s latest book, RV Hacks, is a breath of fresh air, jam-packed with great RV experience and insight.” —Larry McNamara, CEO and owner of Giant Recreation World“RV Hacks is really a book for everyone. A great read...wisdom and fun for all. If RVing is important to you—not the mechanics, but the whole RV lifestyle—it is an absolute must.” —John Sztykiel, cofounder of No Dirty Earth"The only thing better than the massive benefit that can be found by RV hacks offered by some of the RV community’s leading experts is to have the best of the best of them compiled and presented by Marc and Julie Bennett, the ultimate RV authors. Their ability to convey important information effectively and with great fun is matched only by their passion for RVing, so strong and true to their handle–RV Love." —Anthony Nalli, Creator and Host, The RVers"This is amazing! Whether you are a novice, first time RVer, thinking about buying an RV, or you're a seasoned RVer, this book is awesome! You need to get it!" —Diana LeBlanc, CEO of PPL Motorhomes“The most sought-after RV book of the year.” —RVing in New England“Vital information that every RVer needs.” —Camper Report
£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A Brief History of Motion: From the Wheel to the
Book Synopsis'Speckled with anecdotes, insights and surprises. It is great fun - and utterly timely' Sunday Times 'Standage writes with a masterly clarity' New York Times 'The product of deep research, great intelligence and burnished prose . . . It is rare that I encounter a non-fiction author whose prose is so elegant that it is worth reading for itself. Standage is a writer of this class' Wall Street Journal Beginning around 3,500 BC with the wheel, and moving through the eras of horsepower, trains and bicycles, Tom Standage puts the rise of the car – and the future of urban transport – into a broader historical context. Our society has been shaped by the car in innumerable ways, many of which are so familiar that we no longer notice them. Why does red mean stop and green mean go? Why do some countries drive on the left, and some on the right? How did cars, introduced only a little over a century ago, change the way the world was administered, laid out and policed, along with experiences like eating and shopping? And what might travel in a post-car world look like? As social transformations from ride-sharing to the global pandemic force us to critically re-examine our relationship with personal transportation, A Brief History of Motion is an essential contribution to our understanding of how the modern world came to be.Trade ReviewSpeckled with anecdotes, insights and surprises . . . It is great fun – and utterly timely * Sunday Times *Eminently readable . . . Standage writes with a masterly clarity * New York Times Book Review *The product of deep research, great intelligence and burnished prose . . . An unusually astute futurist, Mr. Standage offers observations about where we are now and where we might be heading that should be taken seriously . . . It is rare that I encounter a nonfiction author whose prose is so elegant that it is worth reading for itself. Mr. Standage is a writer of this class * Wall Street Journal *There was a gap in the market for an accessible book that tied together the technology and politics of cars, and Standage has filled it beautifully. Pithy anecdotes make the book readable; the central question – that of what comes next – makes it worth reading * Financial Times *Richly rewarding . . . [Standage] starts at the beginning, with the advent of the wheel (probably in Eastern Europe in around 3500 BC), and then traces its astonishing impact on human history . . . Contains a great deal to fascinate -- Book of the Week * The Week *Informative and utterly entertaining, it should serve as a helpful manual for negotiating our future * The Herald *Tom Standage has a gift for explaining how our modern world came to be and might evolve. In A Brief History of Motion, his skills as a historian and his trademark insight and wit shine in a way that will make your mind whir every time you hop on a bike or get behind the wheel of a car. This book is full of surprises and an absolute delight -- Ashlee Vance, New York Times bestselling author of Elon MuskPerceptive, pragmatic, but never pedestrian, this is an irrepressible survey of how we’ve travelled through the ages, and it zips along like the most pleasurable of journeys -- Simon Garfield, New York Times-bestselling author of Just My Type and On the MapOn the past, present, and future of transportation, Tom Standage has crafted the book to read, full of anecdote and keen observation, and seamlessly written -- Tyler Cowen, Professor of Economics, George Mason University, and New York Times-bestselling author of The Great Stagnation and Average Is OverTom Standage takes us on a quick spin, from no wheels for anybody to nobody at the wheel—much of it over back roads that were entirely new to me -- George Dyson, author of Turing’s Cathedral and AnalogiaThere aren’t many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash course in ancient, classical and modern history * Los Angeles Times on 'A History of the World in Six Glasses' *An extraordinary and well-told story on a much neglected dimension of history * Financial Times on 'An Edible History of Humanity' *
£9.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Reliance Motor Services: The Story of a
Book SynopsisBetween the two world wars and in the years that followed, several generations relied on country buses. In the days when few could afford a car, the bus was the medium to move between homes in often remote villages and the places where they increasingly went to school, worked and enjoyed their leisure hours. This is the story of one such chain of villages across the Berkshire Downs and the family-owned business that grew up around satisfying their needs. George Hedges came back from World War I to become a horse-drawn carrier, but with ambitions to motorise his business. With his family taking the wheel in the 50s and beyond, Reliance extended its reach nationwide and even internationally. The small village where it all started, Brightwalton, woke in the mornings to the cough of diesel engines from both Reliance buses and a relative's lorries. When both businesses departed, the village lost many of its jobs, its two pubs and very nearly its school. This book is not just for bus lovers but for anyone who looks back with fondness on the era before the motor car choked free movement and changed life.
£25.50
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Recreational Vehicles: A World History, 1872 1939
Book SynopsisHas there ever been a stranger idea in the vehicle world than putting a house on wheels and taking it on holiday? However odd it may seem, it's an idea that has caught on. Today there are 15 million recreational vehicles, or RVs', on the roads of Europe, the USA and Australasia. So how did this fascinating family of vehicles come about? Who were the first recreational nomads, what made them want to take to the road just for pleasure and what did the first RVs look like? The wild ideas of RV pioneers around the world led to both streamlined successes and spectacular failures. This history beautifully illustrates the vehicles and exploits of the early RV mavericks with over 250 period photos of the vehicles, their builders and their owners. It explores the evolution of the RV from its horse-drawn roots through the steam era to the golden age of 1930s caravans and motorhomes. Many rare photos of early RVs were uncovered during the research for this book and are being published for the first time. These photos shed new light on the history of the RV. The RV family is a global one, with six countries in particular having a strong RV heritage - the UK, USA, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. In a world first, this history compares the early evolution of RV design and usage in each country. Also featured is an international gallery of RVs adapted for non-recreational purposes. By portraying not just the vehicles but also the trends, people and fashions of the period, this unique RV history reveals the remarkable early days of transport-based tourism and leisure. Andrew Woodmansey's engaging account of the early days of the RV will appeal not only to RV enthusiasts but also to anyone with an interest in how vehicles set us free to roam the world.
£24.00
Hollenden House Borderline Pass
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£24.70
Nova Science Publishers Inc Highway Safety: Background, Programs and Vehicle
Book SynopsisAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 37,133 people lost their lives in accidents on U.S. roadways in 2017 1. That means an average of 101 people died each day in motor vehicle crashes, equating to roughly one fatality every 15 minutes. The FAST Act has funded programs to ensure safety on our Nation's roads. These include grants to improve physical roadway infrastructure; grant programs to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses; grant programs to incentivize States to adopt laws and regulations to improve highway safety; and grants to assist State enforcement of vehicle and driver safety measures. This book discusses traffic safety issues.Table of ContentsPreface; Every Life Counts: Improving the Safety of Our Nations Roadways; Traffic Safety: Improved Reporting Could Clarify States Achievement of Fatality and Injury Targets; Federal Traffic Safety Programs: In Brief (Updated); Federal Highway Traffic Safety Policies: Impacts and Opportunities; Issues with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Commercial Truck Safety: Overview; Smart Cars and Trucks: Spectrum Use for Vehicle Safety; Index.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Autonomous Vehicles: Safety, Deployment and
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