Transport: general interest Books
The History Press Ltd South Shields Transport
Book SynopsisRoughly moving around the town along the old figure of eight' electric tram route that opened in 1906, this book rediscovers the lost world of the horse-drawn and electric trams through to trolleybuses and motorbuses operated by South Shields Corporation Transport. The Corporation boasted that there was no part of the town that was more than a quarter of an hour's walk away from this route.
£12.59
The History Press Ltd Polaris
Book SynopsisThe story of the Polaris project, the first submarine-based British nuclear weapons system, and the people behind it
£16.19
The History Press Ltd The Hovercraft
Book SynopsisIt looks into the exciting world of hovercraft leisure, cruising and racing from amateur to Formula 1, and also explores the important role the hovercraft plays in rescues whether on water or delivering aid around the word in places that helicopters can’t reach.
£27.31
Motorbooks International 101 Performance Projects for Your BMW 3 Series
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£29.99
Motorbooks The Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors
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£33.75
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Craft and Art of Motorcycling
Book SynopsisDo You Dream of Riding a Motorcycle?The Craft and Art of Motorcycling will help make your dream a reality—from your first ride to the road ahead.Hollywood’s go-to riding guru, Steve Krugman, has trained thousands of riders including high-profile actors, musicians, and athletes. The Craft and Art of Motorcycling is based on his years of experience developing unique, effective, and proven riding methods.In clear, relaxed language, Krugman offers complete understanding of the bike itself and riding fundamentals (the Craft), with concepts, strategies, and insights that lead to mastery on the road (the Art).Key topics include: Motorcycle controls and operation Fundamental skills—starting, stopping, shifting, and turning Real-world cornering technique Low-speed control and emergency maneuvers StrTrade Review“…an amazingly comprehensive textbook in content. It is also a disarmingly imaginative book in presentation…fun to read while being deeply informative without getting the reader lost in technical detail." * UltimateMotorcycling.com *Table of ContentsForeword Welcome Deciding to Ride Why I Ride CRAFT: The Bike Meet the Bike Controls Starting Slowing and Stopping Shifting Turning and Cornering Low-Speed Control Emergency Skills Now What?! My First Road Ride ART: The Road Mental Shifting Street Riding Beyond Street Riding Elements and Conditions Load and Passengers Promise of the Ride Appendix: Gear and Motorcycles Final Words Acknowledgments About the Author Index
£22.09
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Distinguished Gentlemans Ride
Book SynopsisThe Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: Decade of Dapper documents and celebrates 10 years of raising funds and awareness for men’s health initiatives with engaging stories and gorgeous photography. Starting from the simple, joyous act of riding a motorcycle, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) has united hundreds of thousands of smartly dressed gentlefolk around the world on classic and vintage-style motorcycles to raise over $35 million for prostate cancer and men’s mental health initiatives. The annual event has attracted the world’s attention and created some truly amazing stories (and thousands of great images) along the way.The success of the DGR has seen it become so much more than just a charity event. It’s now a kind of global moto family that’s made up of thousands of incredible stories, characters, cities, and ambassadors that are all wrapped up in a kind of motorcycling fashion renaissance. It&Table of ContentsFOREWARD INTRODUCTION BEFORE DGR SIR REMINGTON CAFE RACER HISTORY FREDDIE SPENCER 2012 RIDE ONE CHALLENGE AWARD SURVIVOR STORIES: CHRIS LIVETT DGR CITIES: SYDNEY BIKES OF DGR: BOBBERS STANDOUT FUNDRAISER: SIMON WHITTAKER BIKE EXIF RIDE HOST: JEFF GOUGH STANDOUT FUNDRAISER: STEFANIA SCHITO GLOBAL AMBASSADOR: GEORGE NORTH SOCIAL CONNECTIONS CHALLENGE JAI COURTNEY 2013 RIDE TWO DGR AMBASSADOR: COCO BORETTO BIKES OF DGR: CHOPPERS DGR CITIES: MILANO SURVIVOR STORIES: MARK ATKINSON RIDE HOSTS: MIKE & ALLISTER 2013 RIDE POSTER DGR VOLUNTEERS: KIRSTEN MIDURA DGR PHOTOGRAPHER: AMY SHORE 2014 RIDE THREE 2014 RIDE POSTER NOT FORGOTTEN: PHIL GREEN BIKES OF DGR: TRACKERS DGR CITIES: NEW YORK MUSTACHES ON THE MOVE RIDE HOST: JAMIE FARQUHAR-RIZZO PIPEBURN STEVE CABALLERO 2015 RIDE FOUR 2015 RIDE POSTER THE DGR PINS SURVIVOR STORIES: MATT RICHARDS THE JURASSIC PARK TRIUMPH THE BIKE SHED LONDON 2016 RIDE FIVE 2016 RIDE POSTER MOVEMBER CO-FOUNDER: JC STANDOUT FUNDRAISER: JOSEPH MANCINELLI BIKES OF DGR: SCOOTERS DGR CITIES: BUENOS AIRES TOP FUNDRAISERS 2017 RIDE SIX 2017 RIDE POSTER VETERANS & FIRST RESPONDERS THE DGR PATCHES STANDOUT FUNDRAISER: VINCENT NICOLAI 2018 RIDE SEVEN 2018 RIDE POSTER BIKES OF DGR: SCRAMBLERS RIDE HOST: SAM BENDALL DGR PHOTOGRAPHER: MANUEL PORTUGAL BIKES OF DGR: SIDECARS DGR & HEDON HELMETS CUSTOM BUILDER: CRAIG RODSMITH 2019 RIDE EIGHT 2019 RIDE POSTER DGR PHOTOGRAPHER: RAHOUL GHOSE CUSTOM BUILDER: HUGO ECCLES RIDE HOST: MATTEO ADREANI DGR DIRECTOR: CAM ELKINS TRIUMPH CEO: NICK BLOOR TRIUMPH'S HEAD OF BRAND: MILES PERKINS 2020 RIDE NINE 2020 RIDE POSTER DGR GAP3 PROJECT DGR PHOTOGRAPHER: MY MEDIA SYDNEY BIKES OF DGR: MODERN CLASSICS CUSTOM BUILDER: ZIGGY MOTO 2021 RIDE TEN 2021 RIDE POSTER DGR CITIES: JAKARTA THE 10 YEAR HELMET AUCTION BOBBY HAAS THE FUTURE OF DGR
£25.20
University Press of America Road Safety Data Collection Analysis Monitoring
Book SynopsisThis book is concerned with road accident data collection, analyses, monitoring, and countermeasure evaluations. The statistical and econometric techniques developed and used in this book can also be used to collect data and monitor, analyze, and evaluate many public programs in the social sciences, health, engineering, and humanities fields.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Accident Statistics for the Shire of Melton Chapter 3 A Review of Serious Road Casualty Data Chapter 4 Estimation of Sample Size for the Comparison of Accident Risks Based on an Exposure Survey Chapter 5 Developing Road Safety Countermeasure Initiatives Using Road Fatality Data Chapter 6 A Short-term Accident Monitoring System: A Case Study for Victoria Chapter 7 Evaluation of Some Major Statewide Police Initiatives Chapter 8 Methods of Evaluation of Implemented Road Safety Laws Chapter 9 Evaluation of Implemented Road Safety Countermeasures Using Intervention Time Series Analysis Chapter 10 Detailed Analyses of the Victorian Zero Bac Legislation on Serious Casualty Accidents Chapter 11 Evaluation of the Demerit Points System in Deterring Traffic Offenses Chapter 12 Unemployment and Road Fatalities Chapter 13 Cost of Road Accidents Chapter 14 Risk Analysis in Road Safety Chapter 15 Conclusions
£34.20
Rowman & Littlefield Bicycle Commuters Handbook Gear You Need
Book SynopsisPractical miniguide to tips, tricks, technique, and gear for commuting by bicycle to work, the grocery store, or just getting around town.
£11.01
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Train Wrecks
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£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Spalding Aviators Clothing and Equipment in the
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£8.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Automobilia Schiffer Book for Collectors
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd SMASHUPS The Hazards of Travel Schiffer Book for
Book SynopsisTravel accidents and wrecks - involving all types of transport.
£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Crash Travel Mishaps and Calamities Schiffer Book
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Touring New Jerseys Lighthouses
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£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd New York City Horsepower
Book SynopsisNew York City custom car and motorcycle culture has long been overshadowed by the left coast designers and machines. In this unprecedented book, urban anthropologist Michael McCabe presents the stories, innovators, and machines behind NYC car and motorcycle builders. He reveals an outsider's tale filled with passion, creativity, and high-speed thrills. Based on a year's worth of interviews and photo shoots with nearly 40 custom builders, McCabe offers unique access to their private, creative lives and impressive collections of machines in garages and workshops throughout the five boroughs. Legendary urban personalities like Big Daddy George LeBlanc, Mel Bernstein, and Dick Zigun tell the history of NYC horsepower, including nostalgia for the days of the NASCAR-sanctioned Weissglass Speedway on Staten Island, illegal street racing, car clubs, and shows. Voices from the groundswell of younger builders, like John Copeland, Sal Pepe, and Pete Ranko, complete this collection of oral histori
£36.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd HarleyDavidson Legends
Book SynopsisHarley-Davidson is one of the oldest manufacturers of motorcycles in the world and has maintained a technical tradition for more than 100 years. Today, the aura of the brand from Milwaukee is stronger than ever and the true American character of its machines is certainly worth celebrating. This book covers 35 of the most important models in the history of Harley-Davidson in chronological order using text and photos-from the very first V-Twin to the Night Rod. The profiles of each selected model include outstanding exclusive photographs and a technical description. This is a perfect book for every Harley fan.
£22.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Great American Schooner Yachts
Book SynopsisThe schooner yacht was developed in the United States, though very little has been written about them in this country until now. In this in-depth look at some of the great American schooner yachts, the author uses both the original plans and drawings and current and past images to discuss their construction and history. Not only are the schooners featured in all their glory, but there is also detailed information about the designers of these boats and their contributions to the trade. See William Burgess''s efficient beauty with the Rose of Sharon, Cox & Stevens''s large steel-hulled cruising yacht the Deva, and Samuel Crocker''s innovation and tradition with the Mahdee. This worldwide overview of the greatest sailing yachts ever built will be a wonderful resource for designers of these vessels, historians, and shipping enthusiasts.
£36.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Republic Airlines Story
Book SynopsisRepublic Airlines and its twelve predecessors formed one of the finest national airlines that ever spanned the nation. Although in existence for only six years, it created a legacy of dependability and service while flying into more locations that any other airline of the time. They had the right equipment, at the right time, employees with the right esprit de corps, and were famous for their solid performance when other legacy airlines, like Eastern, Braniff, etc. were failing. How did all of this come about? Here are facts, data, information, plus lots of rare photographs, including behind the scenes stories of these airlines. This book includes photos and illustrations depicting all phases of the history of Republic Airlines and its predecessors from the 1940s until 1986, including extensive coverage of aircraft, facilities, airports served, maintenance, personnel, route maps, timetables, logos, and fleet listings. Histories include: Wisconsin Central Airlines, North Central Airline
£36.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Fast Trains Worldwide
Book SynopsisThe quest for greater speed on the rails is almost as old as the railroad itself. In the 19th and in the first half of the 20th centuries, notable things were being done under the slogan Speed is the key: the famous Rainhill Trials of 1829; the 1903 speed test run, when an electric three-phase express railcar reached a sensational speed of 130.61 mph; the German Rail Zeppelin of 1931 and their high-speed railway network of the mid-1930s. In 1955, the French broke through the 186 mph limit with two electric locomotives. In commercial high-speed rail transport, the Japanese created a sensation just ten years later: They built an entirely new, dedicated high-speed standard rail track between Tokyo and Osaka, utilizing bullet trains, also known as Shinkansen. This book outlines the history of high speed locomotives from more than 20 countries representing Europe, Asia, Australia, and the United States, and is essential for the train and railway aficionado.
£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Boston Below
Book SynopsisEvery day, roughly 720,000 people from all walks of life use the four lines of the Boston MBTA subway system: Red, Green, Blue, and Orange. The T, as it''s known, is a vital link to living, working, or visiting in Boston. The subway system acts as the city''s arteries. It includes 28 underground and 80 above-ground stations. Over 145 compelling art photographs explore the T-riders, their behavior, their actions when waiting for or riding a train, and their response to the chaotic push of rush hour. With a keen eye, both the T''s infrastructure and its many stations with their varied architecture, artwork, and physical layouts are captured. With the first tunnel excavation begun in 1895 and the last station completed in 1985, there is plenty of variation to explore. Interestingly, this volume also offers a rarely seen glimpse of how the trains are kept operational in several maintenance facilities. Here is a fascinating visual journey through one of the nation''s oldest subway systems.
£31.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Dont Call Them Trailer Trash
Book SynopsisAlthough the phrase trailer trash is catchy and kitschy in describing mobile home living, this revealing peek into a stereotype that has dogged the mobile home since its earliest days challenges that label and defends the honor of the trailer home. Via nearly 400 colorful and fun imagesincluding 300 postcards, home advertising, emblems, newspaper articles, memorabilia, and other items of interestthe novel point is made: the mobile home most assuredly deserves greater respect. Ten chapters explore features of mobile home living from the history, residential parks and amenities, and mobile mansions to interior and exterior designs, and the people who live in them. So, keep an open mind. You may come away with a new attitude about the mobile home.
£20.69
McFarland and Company, Inc. The French Assault on American Shipping 17931813
Book SynopsisDuring the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras, France was plagued by war and massive crop failures and was desperately in need of supplies. This book presents court cases detailing important questions of American and international law which relate to the French assault on American shipping.
£61.19
McFarland and Company, Inc. Flying Cars Amphibious Vehicles and Other Dual
Book SynopsisDescribes the array of vehicles that have been designed to travel not only on land but also in the air or on water - including flying automobiles, roadable aircraft, amphibious vehicles, hovercraft, road-rail trains, and triphibious inventions. Sometimes converted from standard vehicles, sometimes beginning as new designs, these machines have met with varying degrees of success.
£27.54
McFarland & Company Urban Transportation Innovations Worldwide A
Book SynopsisA handbook of international best practices on how cities throughout the world have improved their transportation options provided to their citizens. The 40 best practice case studies contained in this volume are from 33 states and provinces in 19 countries located on six continents - from all over the world.
£27.54
Rizzoli International Publications Cycling Atlas North America
Book SynopsisFeaturing majestic scenery and dramatic panoramas, these carefully selected tours represent the most beautiful places to pedal throughout North America for both seasoned and novice cyclists featuring the groundbreaking user-sourced mapping technology of the Strava app.
£14.98
University of Toronto Press Urban Transportation Financing
Book SynopsisThis is an economic analysis of pricing and subsidy policies for urban roads and urban public transit in Ontario. Professor Frankena demonstrates the benefits of evaluating the economic merits of policy alternatives, and attempts to determine whether existing policies waste resources or lead to undesirable income transfers among different groups in the population.He concludes that resources are being wasted because the use of urban roads is substantially underpriced during periods of peak demand. He also finds that while there are sound economic justifications for substantial public transit subsidies, the allocation of subsidies by the Ontario government on the basis of capital expenditures can be expected to waste resources, as can the maximization of ridership which is likely to lead to detrimental fare and service policies.In conclusion, Frankena suggests improvements in the systems for charging people for the use of roads and public transit and in the ways that gov
£20.69
University of Nebraska Press Rebuilding the Indian
Book SynopsisChronicles one man's journey through the fearful expanse of midlife in a quest for peace, parts, and a happy second fatherhood. With limited mechanical skills, and a cast of local experts, the author takes us down the rocky road of restoration to the headlong, heart-thrilling rush of open highway on his on his midnight-blue Millennium Flyer.Trade Review"You don't have to love motorcycles, midlife crisis stories, or even redemption to love the good writing by Missoula's favorite arborist in this gently humorous memoir reissued, like an orchid, after its first flower in 1998."—Montana Magazine“Haefele was a writer who couldn’t get his book published, an arborist whose livelihood just might kill him, and an expectant father for the first time in 20 years when he tackled the restoration of a 1947 Indian Chief motorcycle. The book chronicles the restoration of the bike—and the resurrection of a dream.”—Missoulian“Haefele describes how his search for vintage parts eventually involved an entire community of fanatical mechanics, impoverished motorcycle collectors, and renegade bikers—a collaboration, he realizes, that gave him skills as much social and spiritual as practical."—New Yorker“This remembrance of turning a box of junk into a gleaming Indian Chief has a universal roar. Just the right mix of gearhead details and personal reflections.”—USA Today"What Haefele writes about wonderfully, in his mellow, understated way, is how the Indian project became a test of his love and resolve."—Esquire
£15.19
McGraw-Hill Education How to Be a People Magnet
£20.14
Contemporary Books Inc Discovering Your Past Lives
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£20.89
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Stuck in Traffic
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£18.99
Rowman & Littlefield Essays in Transportation Economics and Policy
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£23.75
John Wiley & Sons Why Does Cargo Spend Weeks in SubSaharan Africa
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£21.15
MJ - Ohio University Press Upper Mississippi River Rafting Steamboats
Book SynopsisAs a Wisconsin historical marker explains:“After 1837 the vast timber resources of northern Wisconsin were eagerly sought by settlers moving into the mid-Mississippi valley. By 1847 there were more than thirty saw-mills on the Wisconsin, Chippewa, and St. Croix river systems, cutting largely Wisconsin white pine.During
£51.71
Ohio University Press Bicycling Through Paradise
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£18.00
Fordham University Press Around Manhattan Island and Other Tales of
Book SynopsisThese stories provide a tour of the port of New York, Manhattan Harbor, throughout the 20th century. From the Iron Steamboat Company to the Norwegian Cruise lines, the port has played an important part in the life of the city. Here the focus is on the vessels which have passed through the harbour.Trade Review"Around Manhattan Island examines fireboat rescues, Manhattan's tour boat industry, and epic cruise ship departures... Cudahy brings his local knowledge to each story and offers first-hand accounts of New York Harbor's most historic moments." -Professional Mariner "For those residents, or persons with an interest in the port of New York, this readable book will be a good choice." -Steamboat Bill
£49.50
Fordham University Press Around Manhattan Island and Other Tales of
Book SynopsisThese stories provide a tour of the port of New York, Manhattan Harbor, throughout the 20th century. From the Iron Steamboat Company to the Norwegian Cruise lines, the port has played an important part in the life of the city. Here the focus is on the vessels which have passed through the harbour.Trade Review"Around Manhattan Island examines fireboat rescues, Manhattan's tour boat industry, and epic cruise ship departures... Cudahy brings his local knowledge to each story and offers first-hand accounts of New York Harbor's most historic moments." -Professional Mariner "For those residents, or persons with an interest in the port of New York, this readable book will be a good choice." -Steamboat Bill
£33.03
Fordham University Press Rails Under the Mighty Hudson
Book SynopsisRails Under the Mighty Hudson tells a story that begins in the final years of the nineteenth century and reaches fulfillment in the first decade of the twentieth: namely, the building of rail tunnels under the Hudson River linking New Jersey and New York.
£58.90
Fordham University Press Rails Under the Mighty Hudson
Book SynopsisRails Under the Mighty Hudson tells a story that begins in the final years of the nineteenth century and reaches fulfillment in the first decade of the twentieth: namely, the building of rail tunnels under the Hudson River linking New Jersey and New York.
£24.29
Fordham University Press A Century of Subways
Book SynopsisBrian Cudahy offers a fascinating tribute to the world the subway created. Taking a fresh look at one of the marvels of the 20th century, Cudahy creates a vivid sense of this extraordinary achievement-how the city was transformed once New Yorkers started riding in a hole in the ground.Trade Review"Cudahy's book is a fascinating tour through the history of New York's subway system." -Irish Voice "People have an idea that [the subway] is a rat's nest full of crime. None of that is true." -Star
£69.35
Fordham University Press A Century of Subways Celebrating 100 Years of
Book SynopsisBrian Cudahy offers a fascinating tribute to the world the subway created. Taking a fresh look at one of the marvels of the 20th century, Cudahy creates a vivid sense of this extraordinary achievement-how the city was transformed once New Yorkers started riding in a hole in the ground.Trade Review"Cudahy's book is a fascinating tour through the history of New York's subway system." -Irish Voice "People have an idea that [the subway] is a rat's nest full of crime. None of that is true." -Star
£36.05
Fordham University Press Box Boats
Book SynopsisProvides an account of the container-ship revolution - from the maiden voyage in 1956 of Ideal X to the entrepreneurial vision and technological breakthroughs that make it possible to ship more goods more cheaply than ever before - the two hundred million containers shipped every year that are the lifeblood of the new global economy.Trade Review"An authoritative and detailed look at the development, introduction, and evolution of the container ship." -Nautical Research Journal "Cudahy is a maritime historian [and] the focus is on the vessels rather than on the global implications of the technology... with much nautical lore and exhaustive data on ships' characteristics (there is a separate index just for vessels' names), this is a book for ship spotters." -The New York Review of Books "Written by a transportation expert, who knows how to bring his reader aboard, conduct a tour, and finally discharge all passengers safely, somewhere between history and nostalgia." -The Hudson Valley Regional Review "Box Boats with continue to expand. This book, which goes into deep detail on every aspect of the business, needs to be handy to all who live in this country." -Journal of American Culture " A well-illustrated and workmanlike history largely focused on Sea-Lan Service, the pioneering container shipping company, and its ships." -The Northern Mariner/Le marin du nord "...Easily read and very informative..." -Steamboat Bill "... Those who have a particular interest in shipping with find [this book] fascinating. Recommended." -Choice "Perfect travelling, Box Boats ... promises to explain most things about modern industry." -The Guardian "...throughly documented..." -Technology and Culture "[This book]...will no doubt be popular with the general reader, and ship enthusiasts." -International Journal of Maritime History
£27.90
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Ship Modeling from Stem to Stern
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.Covers every aspect of ship modeling, from how to scale-down plans and what glues and paints to use, to how to build a ship model in a bottleWritten in an engaging, conversational style, this comprehensive guide leads the reader through every aspect of ship modeling, from how to scale-down plans and what glues and paints to use, to how to build a ship model in a bottle and where to turn for more help.
£18.04
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.
£14.39
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Illustrated Guide to Aerodynamics 2E
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.The principles of flight made easy to understand, even fascinating, to pilots and techniciansMost pilots and flight students wince at the mention of the term "aerodynamics" because most courses and books dealing with the subject do so using complicated scientific theory and intricate mathematical formulas. And yet, an understanding of aerodynamics is essential to the people who operate and maintain airplanes. This unique introductory guide, which sold more than 20,000 copies in its first edition, proves that the principles of flight can be easy to understand, even fascinating, to pilots and technicians who want to know how and why an aircraft behaves as it does. Avoiding technical jargon and complex calculations, Hubert "Skip" Smith dem
£36.09
RAND A Federal Role in Freight Planning and Finance
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£15.19
NTC Publishing Group,U.S. World Mythology
Book SynopsisOffers 59 of the world's great myths - including selections from "The Iliad and the Odyssey", "Beowulf", "King Arthur" and "Quetzalcoatl". Each myth is accompanied by an introduction that offers historical background and suggests avenues for literary analysis.
£18.04
Berghahn Books Mobility in History Volume 4
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£54.00
