Transport: general interest Books
Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Rural Tourism New Concepts New Research New
Book SynopsisThis book describes, analyses, celebrates and interrogates the rise of rural tourism in the developed world over the last thirty years, while explaining its need to enter a new, second generation of development if it is to remain sustainable in all senses of that word. Contributors include 29 leading researchers, practitioners and commentators from ten countries around the world. Subjects covered include the ongoing evolution of rural tourism as a genre; its numerous niche markets, and market trends; community involvement, and its impacts on rural landscape conservation and society. Special attention is paid to product development in rural tourism, including food and beverage tourism, avitourism and landscape appreciation. Management Issues are also dealt with, as is the impact of internet booking systems on both commercial performance and regional and national rural tourism governance. There is a review of trends in academic research in rural tourism with an analysis of 1848 refereed and published research papers since 2000. This book is a worthy successor to Bramwell & Laneâs pioneering 1994 publication, Rural Tourism and Sustainable Rural Development. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Sustainable Tourism. Table of Contents1. Rural tourism: the evolution of practice and research approaches towards a new generation concept? 2. More than sense of place? Exploring the emotional dimension of rural tourism experiences 3. Food tourism, niche markets and products in rural tourism: combining the intimacy model and the experience economy as a rural development strategy 4. Rural tourism and the craft beer experience: factors influencing brand loyalty in rural North Carolina, USA 5. Landscape and the rural tourism experience: identifying key elements, addressing potential, and implications for the future 6. Wind farms and the rural tourism experience problem or possible productive integration? The views of visitors and residents of a Portuguese village 7. Bird watching and avitourism: a global review of research into its participant markets, distribution and impacts, highlighting future research priorities to inform sustainable avitourism management 8. The central role of leadership in rural tourism development: a theoretical framework and case studies 9. Avoiding burnout: the succession planning, governance and resourcing of rural tourism festivals 10. Networks, citizenship behaviours and destination effectiveness: a comparative study of two Chinese rural tourism destinations 11. Community participation in sustainable rural tourism experience creation: a long-term appraisal and lessons from a thematic villages project in Poland 12. The co-evolution of rural tourism and sustainable rural development in Hongdong, Korea: complexity, conflict and local response 13. Rural tourism and the development of Internet-based accommodation booking platforms: a study in the advantages, dangers and implications of innovation
£39.99
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Planking Techniques for Model Ship Builders
Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A Modeler's reference for planking wooden ships, both kit and scratch models.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Tourism Transport and Travel Management
Book SynopsisThe terms travel and tourism are often used interchangeably in tourism literature. This comprehensive textbook provides students with essential knowledge of the intricate relationship existing between travel, transport and tourism.The book analyses the structure, functions, activities, strategies and practices of each of the sectors in the travel industry, such as airlines, airports, tour operators, travel agencies and cruises. It is structured into six parts, covering all modes of transport (air, land and water), travel intermediation, the tour operation business and impacts and prospects for the future. International case studies are integrated throughout to showcase practical realities and challenges in the travel industry and to aid students' learning and understanding.Written in an accessible and engaging style, this is an invaluable resource for students of tourism, hospitality, transport and travel management courses.Table of ContentsPart I: Tourism and Transport Chapter 1: Travel and Tourism: An Introduction Chapter 2: Transport and Tourism Part II: Air Transport Chapter 3: Introduction to Air Transportation Chapter 4: Airport Chapter 5: Airport Operations Chapter 6: Airline Management Part III: Land and Water Transportation Chapter 7: Land Transport and Tourism Chapter 8: Cruise Tourism Part IV: Travel Intermediation Chapter 9: Travel Intermediaries Chapter 10: Travel Agency Management Chapter 11: Travel Distribution Systems Part V: Tour Operation Business Chapter 12: The Business of Tour Operation Chapter 13: Package Tour Chapter 14: Tour Marketing Chapter 15: Pre-Tour Preparations Chapter 16: Managing the Tour Part VI: Impacts and Prospects Chapter 17: Impacts of Travel And Tourism Chapter 18: The Prospects
£45.99
Amberley Publishing Glasgow A Transport History
Book SynopsisA portrait of Glasgowâs public transport history from the nineteenth century through to the present day.
£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd British Railways Diesel Electric Classes 44 to 46
Book SynopsisShows the wide variety of services that class members powered.
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd De Havilland Comet: The World's First Commercial
Book SynopsisThe world got a little smaller in July 1949 when the first jet-powered airliner took to the skies barely four years after the end of the Second World War. Not only was the de Havilland Comet 1 was a lot faster than previous airliners, it could fly higher and further. It was packed with new technology but, perhaps most importantly for those early passengers, it was a quiet, luxurious and even pleasant experience, something that could never be said for the noisy piston-engine aircraft that came before. The Comet s leadership in jet travel for the future was assured until aircraft began crashing. The first ones were put down to pilot error but two disastrous events in 1954 grounded the fleet and Britain s advantage over the rest of the world was lost. Boeing caught up with its ubiquitous 707 and the Comet was destined to become but a memory. However, rising from the ashes came a new Comet one that was bigger and more powerful than before and designed for completely different roles. Where the first Comets had provided an expensive and plush way to travel for the rich few, the new Comet 4s carried more passengers to a multitude of destinations inevitably becoming key carriers for the early package holidaymakers. At the same time they became vital strategic transports for the RAF as the British Empire receded. This book tells the full story of the world s first jet-powered airliner, from its remarkable beginnings, through its early flight trials programme to its entry into service. The type s military career is also covered, as is its construction; also included in this volume are details of the numerous variants produced and those still surviving as exhibits today. There are also twenty-four superb artworks by world-renowned aviation illustrator Juanita Franzi.
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd A Photographic Journey Through the London
Book SynopsisWHAT IS THERE TO SEE? That was the question the authors of this book, Elke and Niko Rollman, heard all the time when explaining their photographic project. The answer is LOOK AGAIN, this book will encourage its readers to see the London Underground in a different light. There is indeed a multitude of images on offer, ranging from architecture to technology, from old design classics to modern art. For anyone interested in the history of the London Underground, spanning over 150 years, this is the book for you. Once you discover the beauty of this particular underworld, it can turn your daily routine into an exciting and almost endless trail of new impressions. The authors also want to encourage readers to go out there and explore "The Tube" by themselves. Photographer Elke Rollmann and historian Niko Rollmann - have spent over 10 years exploring this iconic network of the London Underground with their cameras aiming to catch as many different aspects of the system as possible. A lot of time also went into researching the Underground's complex history . This publication is not just about the network as such, but also about the people who work there and, of course, the commuters. A timeline and a further reading list complement the images and texts.
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CarTech Inc GM4L80E Transmissions: How to Rebuild and Modify
Book SynopsisLearn how to rebuild and modify the GM 4L80E transmission!As the successor to the venerable and popular Turbo Hydra-matic 400 (TH400), the 4L80E was the next flag bearer in GM?s line of automatic transmissions. While serving as the smaller, lighter cousin to the 4L85E, the abundance of 4L80E transmissions manufactured between 1991 and 2013 ensures that these highly capable 4-speed overdrive units will be in service for years to come.Automatic transmissions are often seen as mysterious and overly complicated, but much of the guesswork has been simplified to its basic elements in this easy-to-follow guide. This book covers the process of identifying the best versions, tearing down the 4L80E, rebuilding, reassembly, and troubleshooting. Upgrades that are available for the 4L80E, which is a popular topic among performance fans and transmission swappers, are also included.This detailed, step-by-step instructional manual is authored by racer and builder Eric McClellan. Meticulous step-by-step photos of the rebuild process are featured along with torque specs and unique identification of all major and most minor components.
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CarTech Inc Ken Miles: The Shelby American Years
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CarTech Inc Mopar Factory Drag Cars 1961-1972: Dodge &
Book SynopsisBlast down the quarter mile in your favorite 413 Long Ram, 426 Max Wedge, and 426 Hemi in Mopar Factory Drag Cars: Dodge & Plymouth''s Quarter-Mile Domination 1962?1972!Stock-based drag racing throughout the 1960s demanded that the cars competing on the track be genuine production models and that they could be purchased by anyone. The strict regulations dictated total commitment from the manufacturers if they were to be successful. No one was more committed than Chrysler.Chrysler attacked Stock (Super Stock) drag racing in the 1960s with the same fervor as it did the NASCAR Grand National, which itself spawned the reintroduction of the Hemi engine. Its engineers designed and produced a new factory Super Stock turnkey race car most years throughout the decade and enjoyed absolute success on the track, forever cementing its legendary performance status. The introduction of Pro Stock in 1970 brought with it exciting heads-up racing with the expectation of producing multiple winners from a variety of brands. Instead, it resulted in total Mopar supremacy, as Hemi-powered Chrysler cars won 12 of the 15 national races throughout the first two years, prompting the NHRA to introduce weight breaks to scupper the Chrysler domination. The new 1972 regulations favored small-block-powered compact cars and were the first major step toward Pro Stock spiraling away from its roots and into the tube-frame silhouette formula seen today.Racing historian Steve Holmes delves into this fascinating period, capturing the careers of the Ramchargers, Melrose Missile, Bud Faubel, Dick Landy, Sox & Martin, Herb McCandless, Don Grotheer, Motown Missile, and countless others, providing a blow-by-blow account of Chrysler?s factory drag car programs and the incredible cars it produced to trounce its rivals during the most epic era in Stock drag racing history.
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CarTech Inc The Overlanding Vehicle Builders Guide
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CarTech Inc OBD-I & OBD-II: A Complete Guide to Diagnosis,
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CarTech Inc Jeep Transfer Cases
Book Synopsis"This book provides information on how to rebuild a Jeep transfer case"--
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CarTech Inc Pontiac Performance 19601974
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CarTech Inc Ford SmallBlock Engines How to Build Max
Book Synopsis"This book provides information on how to build max performance with Ford small-block engines"--
£27.20
Octane Press Caterpillar Calendar 2023
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Hillman Cars
Book SynopsisWilliam Hillman started manufacturing cars in Coventry in 1907 before selling his company to the Rootes Brothers in 1928. Three years later came the Hillman Minx, the first of a line that would endure in multiple forms for nearly half a century, even after the remarkable Imp arrived in 1963 to claim a slice of the market opened by the BMC Mini. Rarely revolutionary, Hillman cars nevertheless carved out a special place in the hearts of the British people as well as many overseas customers. This beautifully illustrated introduction to a classic British marque traces Hillman’s history from its first cars at the turn of the century until, weakened by industrial disputes, it disappeared in the mid-1970s.Table of ContentsHillman’s Early Days The Large Hillmans of the 1930s The Hillman Minx, 1932–48 Cars for Everyman Dependable Transport with Style Decline and Fall Further Reading Places to Visit List of Hillman Models Index
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Key Publishing Ltd Class 442s: The Wessex Electrics
Book SynopsisFirst introduced in the late 1980s, the Class 442s were like nothing that had been seen before in terms of Southern Region electric multiple units. These stylish and sleek trains were the first electric multiple units capable of reaching 100mph, and after many years travelling on the old Southern slam-door stock, mostly in vehicles that dated back to the steam era, the public's experience of riding in one of the 442s must have been incredible. The class served with several operators, including South West Trains, Southern and South Western Railway. With the advent of COVID-19 and the cutbacks to rail services across the country, after 35 years of service, the Class 442s found themselves on the chopping block. This book is a pictorial tribute of more than 200 images to what was, by far and away, the best electric unit ever to have worked on the Southern Region electrified lines.
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Key Publishing Ltd Grand Central
Book SynopsisGrand Central is an innovative and pioneering railway open-access operator with a relatively short, but varied history. Beginning operations in 2007, Grand Central runs its routes, Sunderland and Bradford Interchange to London King's Cross, along the East Coast Main Line. Initially running High Speed Trains (HSTs), Class 180s joined the fleet in 2009. These continued to be the class in use after the HSTs were discontinued on the routes. With over 200 images, this book illustrates the wonderful landscapes of Grand Central's routes, the types of trains operated, including the iconic HSTs, and some rare behind-the-scenes locations not often seen by the public. It covers from the days of the early crew-training trains operated by heritage traction to the present day, including the foray into Blackpool, and looks at how the company's innovation and experience is shaping its future and the part it plays within the current railway landscape.
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Key Publishing Ltd Class 66: 3/4/7/8
Book SynopsisThis second volume to cover the Class 66 takes a look at the Fastline/Direct Rail Services/Colas-operated Class 66/3/4/8/7 locos that were delivered during the mid to late 2000s. This was a time when most of the current locos in use with Freightliner and English Welsh & Scottish (EWS) were Class 66s and were tried and tested as reliable locos. Direct Rail Services closely followed EWS and Freightliner and very soon it ordered one batch, then another, then another, until the total was 34. However, DRS later sold the first 20 locos to both GB Railfreight and Freightliner and were left with just 14 locos that they continue to operate to the present day (late 2021). Production numbers of the Class 66/3 only totalled five locos and lasted only a short while (2008-2010) when these five were taken on by DRS. The Class 66/8s also only numbered five locos and these supplement the Class 70s on various work around the UK. This volume covers the locos from their early days up to the present time at various locations around the UK, with a special focus towards the south and its beautiful landscapes.
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Key Publishing Ltd Class 50s
Book SynopsisContaining many previously unpublished photographs, particularly of Class 50s in operation in the south of England and west of Basingstoke and Reading, this book looks at this iconic class of train in colourful detail.
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Key Publishing Ltd Rail Freight: The Midlands
Book SynopsisFrom the busy West Coast and Midland Main Lines to the thriving quarries of Leicestershire and intermodal terminals in and around Birmingham, rail freight is still alive and well in the Midland counties of England. All the established freight operators are represented, including Colas Rail, with its various ballast workings and occasional oil trains to Sinfin, and DC Rail serving Burton-on-Trent. Alongside the Class 66s, we see DB and Freightliner Class 90s on the West Coast Main Line, DRS Classes 68 and 88 on intermodal traffic, Freightliner and Colas Rail Class 70s on various flows, and DB Class 60s on heavy oil and steel trains. Turning the clock back, the closure of every remaining coal mine in the region has brought the demise of numerous freight-only lines and branches in Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Warwickshire. Many steel and petroleum terminals have closed, as have several automotive railheads in the Birmingham area. The intermodal network has also seen some cutbacks, albeit compensated for by several new facilities. As for traction, we revisit an era when Classes 20, 25 and 31 were commonplace, as well as the humble and often overlooked Class 08 shunter. Illustrated with over 160 carefully chosen photographs, many of which are previously unpublished, this volume looks at the changing face of rail freight across the Midlands. It details the changes in traction, rolling stock and railway infrastructure over four decades.
£14.39
Key Publishing Ltd CSA Czech Airlines
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Key Publishing Ltd Thomas Cook Airlines
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Key Publishing Ltd London Buses Review of 2023
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£15.29
The History Press Ltd HMS Pickle
Book SynopsisThe curiously named HMS Pickle was the second-smallest British ship in Nelson's fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar. She acquired enduring fame, however, as the ship that carried Lord Collingwood's dispatch announcing the death, in the midst of battle, of Nelson.A topsail schooner and deemed too small to take part in the line of battle, Pickle and ships like it were essential in the transmission of communication. Relaying messages between admiral and Admiralty, the rapid movement of these ships pioneered an early worldwide web of information that helped secure a British victory over Napoleon.In this revised and updated edition, Captain Peter Hore describes the Pickle's beginnings as a civilian vessel, her arming for naval use and the pivotal role she played in Admiral Cornwallis's inshore squadron keeping watch over the French and Spanish. This full and captivating history narrates a colourful story of one small ship and the courage and resolution of her determined crew.
£12.34
Key Publishing Ltd London Bus Vol 11
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Stenlake Publishing Wheels Around Stirlingshire
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Herridge & Sons Ltd Works Triumphs in Detail: Standard-Triumph's Works Competition Entrants, Car-By-Car
£36.00
Porter Press International Bugatti Type 50: The autobiography of Bugatti’s
Book SynopsisLaunched in 1930, the Bugatti Type 50 heralded a new era with the introduction of the Molsheim marque’s first twin-cam design, a supercharged 4.9-litre straight-eight engine of prodigious power. At a time when brute force was needed to win the Le Mans 24 Hours, a competition version was developed and three such Type 50s took part in 1931. The car around which this book is focused, 50177, was leading the famous endurance race when the team withdrew it owing to tyre failures that had afflicted the sister cars, causing one to crash heavily at high speed. The fascinating story of 50177, and the Type 50 in general, is told in this brilliantly researched and superbly illustrated book in the Great Cars series. Introductory chapters explain the economically perilous world of 1931, the genius of Ettore and Jean Bugatti, the bloodline of large-capacity Bugatti engines, and the Type 46 from which the Type 50 was derived. There follows an in-depth exploration of the Type 50’s design and development, including the Miller inspiration behind its twin-cam engine. The four Le Mans races in which Type 50s took part form the core of the book and tell a story of promise unfulfilled. The subject car, 50177, raced three times, in 1931 as a works entry with race no. 5 (driven by Albert Divo and Guy Bouriat) and in 1934 and 1935 with works assistance as no. 2 (driven by Pierre Veyron and Roger Labric). A section about the drivers presents illustrated biographies of the four men who raced 50177 as well as the four others in the 1931 works team — Louis Chiron and Achille Varzi in no. 4 and Maurice Rost and Count Caberto Conelli in no. 6. Post-war, three-time Le Mans winner Luigi Chinetti bought 50177 in 1949 and took it to America, where it spent nearly 50 years with five different owners. The last of them was Miles Coverdale, a passionate Bugatti collector who kept the car for 23 years and uncovered much of its history through correspondence with former works mechanics, notably Robert Aumaître. Co-authors Mark Morris and Julius Kruta, wellknown in the Bugatti world for their immense knowledge and enthusiasm, present a wealth of fresh information and illustration in this fine book.
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Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of England: Coventry
Book SynopsisThe city of Coventry suffered devastating damage during World War II. Amongst the casualties was the city''s small tramway network, and the disastrous raid by the Luftwaffe of 14 November 1940 saw the final trams operate. Little remains now to remind people of this once important form of transport other than historic photographs.
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Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of England: Brighton
Book SynopsisThe Brighton fleet of 3ft 6in trams was to survive virtually until the outbreak of World War II, indeed replacement trams were still being constructed in the 1930s, but a joint traffic arrangement set up in conjunction with one of the local bus operators saw the trams replaced by trolleybus and bus.
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Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of England: Birmingham South
Book SynopsisThe city of Birmingham possessed the country''s largest 3ft 6in gauge tramway, which was to survive into the 1950s. This volume in the Lost Tramways of England series documents its history and operations in the south of the city from the mid-19th to the mid-20th centuries.
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Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of England: Birmingham North
Book SynopsisThe city of Birmingham possessed the country''s largest 3ft 6in gauge tramway, which was to survive through into the 1950s. This volume in the Lost Tramways of England series documents the history of the network''s operation in the north of the city from the mid-19th to the mid-20th centuries.
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Strathwood Ltd STEAM'S LAMENT Bulleid's Light Pacifics
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John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd The World's Great Rail Journeys: 50 of the most
Book SynopsisThe World's Great Rail Journeys describes over 50 of the world's most exciting, unusual and exotic railway journeys, including North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia, updated to include photographs of new trains travelling on the same spectacular routes. Each journey is accompanied by a route map and is described in terms of the technical challenges of the construction of the track as well as the stunning views to be seen while travelling on the trains. One of the most famous, the Orient Express route from Paris to Istanbul, is historical and no longer possible as a single journey but full details of how to trace the route today accompany the description of the original concept. Other journeys are included because of the exciting countryside they pass through, such as the spectacular railways in the Canadian Rockies, or the challenging nature of the route, such as India's Darjeeling Himalayan Railways, or the Indian Pacific which runs across Australia from Perth to Sydney. The World's Great Rail Journeys is perfect for all railway enthusiasts, whether actual or armchair travellers.
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Key Publishing Ltd Railways of Central Scotland 2016-20
Book SynopsisThe last two decades have seen many changes to the railways of Central Scotland with different ownership of passenger franchises and new locomotives and rolling stock for both passenger and freight. These changes have intensified over the five years covered in this book with the main feature being an extensive program of electrification giving no fewer than five electrified routes between Edinburgh and Glasgow. This volume, illustrated with over 180 colour photographs and including a wide variety of trains and liveries, looks at the sweeping changes that have taken place on the ever-changing railways of Central Scotland in the last five years. 180 colour photographs
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PLATFORM 5 PUBLISHING LTD Railways Of Kent In The 21St Century
Book SynopsisKent boasts an incredibly varied landscape. From the metropolis of London and the industrialised Thames Estuary, the county then unfolds into The Garden of England with its rolling hills, distinctive oast houses and iconic landmarks like the white cliffs. Kent also has its fair share of railway interest, as most of its lines survived the closures of the 20th century, HS1 now speeds its way to the English Channel and it has a diverse collection of heritage railways. Highly accomplished railway photographer and author David Staines explores the region's railways across the first 25 years of the 21st century using more than 180 superb images that feature a surprisingly varied selection of traction. The photographs are complemented by extensive captions which are packed full of historical, social and railway-related information. 128 pages. A4 size.
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Workman Publishing Live to Ride
Book SynopsisA visual celebration of the beauty and lure of bicycle culture by renowned cycling journalist Peter FlaxLive to Ride is an ode to cycling from one of the world’s most respected cycling journalists. The bicycle is one of the greatest inventions in human history. It can literally transport you to places you want to go—to your school or office, to the summit of a local hilltop, to some objective in your pursuit of fitness—but it can do more than that. A bicycle can also transport you to an entirely different mindset, a place where you can embrace the unexpected and live in the moment. People are drawn to riding for many of the same reasons—to test themselves, find themselves, and express themselves. To find some peace and beauty. To inject fun and adventure into their busy lives.Live to Ride is an illustrated gift book for those who love to bike. It’s for every type of cyclist—from mount
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ECW Press,Canada This Is Your Captain Speaking: Stories from the
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Mortons Media Group British Leyland
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CarTech Inc Ford Inline Six: How to Rebuild and Modify
Book SynopsisRebuild and modify your Ford inline six with help from the leading performance builders of these engines, Vintage Inlines! Covering Ford?s small 6-cylinder engine made famous in Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and many other models from the 1960s and 1970s, this book has everything you need to know from step-by-step rebuilding instructions to performance parts that will set you apart from the rest of the crowd. If this is your first engine build, you?ll be glad to know that every aspect of a complete rebuild is here. Starting with engine removal, you?ll learn all the different steps, including examination, machine work, reassembly, and reinstallation. The mystery is revealed on setting ring gap, checking valve-to-piston clearance, and even degreasing the camshaft for spot-on valve timing!Whether it?s replacing the undersized and outdated 1-barrel carburetor or the original Load-O-Matic distributor, you?ll learn how to get the most from the engine that came as original equipment in literally millions of our favorite Ford vehicles. With the information in this book, you?ll learn how to add a 2-barrel carburetor, electronic ignition, and even a header so you can have the smooth rumble of dual exhaust.Congratulations on your decision to build and modify one of the most popular engines from some of the most popular cars in Ford?s long history with Ford Inline Six: How to Rebuild & Modify!
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Insight Editions Silver Surfers
Book SynopsisThe late Neil Peart, legendary drummer for the iconic rock band Rush, shares one last love letter to his beloved classic car collection and gives readers a glimpse of his lifelong passion for cars in this extraordinary collection.For Neil Peart, legendary drummer for Rush, cars were a lifelong passion. Now, in Neil''s final work—a never-before-seen piece completed before his untimely passing in 2020—he writes about his beloved Silver Surfers collection; the joy of collecting these exquisite, rare, and important sports cars, and the even bigger joy of driving them. He first traces the roots of his auto obsession, taking us back to where it all began, with a 1969 Lotus Europa; through the cars he bought when the band first made it big and even his first “family car,” before taking us on a tour of the Silver Surfers themselves—a rare collection of the best sports cars from the 1960s. From a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 to a classic 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray, each is a gorgeous silver (with the exception of one: a black 1964 Shelby Cobra whose patina Neil loved so much he wrote, “I am not going to paint it”). Gorgeous images of the cars and photos curated by Neil himself accompany his warm, personal story of building the collection, the friends he made along the way, and what it was like to be behind the wheel of these classics. Neil’s final work is a love letter to these cars that meant so much to him, and to the passion of the road that fueled his life.
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Sam Manicom The Moment Collectors
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International Marine Publishing Co The Complete Canvasworkers Guide How to Outfit
Book SynopsisNow completely revised and updated, and expanded by more than fifty percent, The Complete Canvasworker's Guide, Second Edition, brings you Jim Grant's thorough step-by-step approach to constructing a nearly endless variety of attractive and functional gear for your boat. Grant, with his wife, Connie, has taught sailmaking and canvaswork for more than 20 years, and he brings an often intimidating craft within the grasp and budget of anyone from an all-thumbs beginner to a would-be professional.Forget that canvas always used to be made of cotton. Today it is far more commonly woven of synthetic fibers: acrylic, polyester, or nylon. Here is all the information you'll need to make use of them all. Grant's no-frills approach, refined over years of answering the questions of puzzled students, is for any boatowner who wants to take needle to fabric. And as tens of thousands of proud boatowners will happily testify, it really works.Here's what reviewers have said about ThTrade Review"An immensely practical book." Practical Boat Owner "Chock full of everything from basic information to a variety of ideas designed to improve, upgrade, and protect a boat." Small Boat Journal "Literally every question is answered in this book." YachtingTable of Contents1. The Principles of Canvaswork2. Sea Anchors3. Awnings and Enclosures4. Sail and Ditty Bags5. Bimini Boat Tops6. Boat Covers7. The Bosun's Chair8. Cushions and Cushion Covers9. Companionway Dodgers10. Flags and Pennants11. Trapeze and Safety Harnesses12. Sail Covers13. Small Covers14. Spinnaker Socks15. Tote Bags16. Weather Cloths and Hatch Covers17. WindcatchersAppendix: Supplies
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International Marine Publishing Co Ship Modeling from Scratch Tips and Techniques
Book SynopsisBuilding a model from a kit is an excellent way to develop your modeling skills. But once you've mastered the basics, where do you go? If you're looking for a challenge, you move on to scratchbuilding. And that can be imposing: With a kit, you worked with someone else's plans, materials, and building instructions. Scratchbuilding makes you master of your own fate. You do the research, choose the subject, the scale, the material. The choices are limited only by your enthusiasm.Edwin B. Leaf scratchbuilt his first model--a Baltimore clipper--nearly fifty years ago, and he's been refining and building on his skills ever since. In Ship Modeling from Scratch he lays out the principles--from concept to construction to display--on which scratchbuilding is based. In clear, concise language complemented by detailed illustrations he tells how to interpret existing drawings or create your own, what materials to choose, what tools to buy, and what techniques to use to build everythingTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1 Selecting a ProjectChapter 2 Getting the Most from Your DrawingsChapter 3 MaterialsChapter 4 ToolsChapter 5 Half-ModelsChapter 6 Hull ConstructionChapter 7 Miscellaneous MattersChapter 8 Applying the FinishChapter 9 Masting and RiggingChapter 10 Sailmaking and FlagsChapter 11 Making Fittings and FurnishingsChapter 12 Displaying the ModelChapter 13 A Plank-on-Bulkhead Model from Start to FinishChapter 14 A Plank-on-Frame Model from Start to FinishChapter 15 PostscriptAppendicesI. Sources for PlansII. Reference MaterialIII. Tools and Materials SourcesIV. GlossaryV. Working Drawings: Brockley Combe and LeeIndex
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Elsevier Science Understanding Mobility as a Service MaaS
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is an important contribution to the growing interest in MaaS and provides a thoroughly researched reference source. The book is an enjoyable read and should be on the bookshelves of all professionals interested in getting an up to date briefing of the MaaS journey to date. The authors have really gone through the materials existing to date and point out level of understanding we have at the moment. In particular the chapter 2.5 in which modal efficiency and the rationale for integration is discussed is an important contribution to knowledge. I commend the authors for this stimulating book." --Sampo Hietanen, Founder CEO - MaaS Global "This book is an important contribution to the growing interest in Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS). It should be an important reference for academics as well as practitioners in clarifying the concept as well as providing an up to date summary of research on MaaS. Even though all chapters are important contributions, I found the chapter on institutional barriers and governance particularly interesting to read in that it not only describes the challenges associated with but proposes strategies by which the development and diffusion of MaaS could be addressed. I commend the authors for an interesting and stimulating book." --I.C. MariAnne Karlsson, Professor and Head of Division of Design & Human Factors, Department of Industrial and Materials Science - Chalmers University of Technology "This book is a critical examination of MaaS globally and shows a coherent depth of research that we have not seen to date. It will become the definitive source for MaaS and its honesty and analysis means that it will be a benchmark for the state of MaaS. The chapter on pilot programs for MaaS provides a holistic review of global initiatives that draws on some of the successes and limited wins for MaaS and shows why MaaS has started to work and in some instances why it hasn't succeeded as well as planned, but this feeds directly into the next chapter that then asks the critical question for businesses and cities alike 'What is the potential for MaaS'. I recommend that this book becomes essential reading and reference for all mobility professionals." --Andy Taylor, Strategy Director - Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.Table of Contents1. Overview of book 2. What is MaaS and how it fits into the transport landscape 3. Global debate and experience with MaaS 4. MaaS trials – what have we learnt? 5. What do we know about market interest and potential uptake 6. How might MaaS be best introduced to the market? 7. Institutional Barriers and Governance 8. MaaS and issues impacting the broader transport and societal goals 9. Future Challenges
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Elsevier Science Geographic Information Systems for Intermodal
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