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Book SynopsisThe abc Rail Guide has established itself as the comprehensive, detailed accurate and reliable guide to the railway networks of the United Kingdom. The new 2023 edition of this best-selling annual publication has been thoroughly revised and updated and reverts to its usual release date in April.The book provides the full fleet lists of the Train Operating Companies, open access and freight operators as well as a round-up of new trains, charter operators, rolling stock providers, spot hire and maintenance providers. Stock used by Network Rail and the channel tunnel operators is also listed as are ex-UK locos abroad. Main line preservation groups, depots and maintenance works, heritage lines, preserved locos, main line steam, charter promoters and scrapyards are also all included.abc Rail Guide 2023 is simply the most comprehensive and accurate single volume reference source on the contemporary railway scene. Portable, up to date, concise, easy to use, with Train Operating Company route maps and colour photographs throughout, this is the essential guide for all railway enthusiasts seeking to keep up to speed with the dynamic and rapidly changing railway landscape throughout Britain and Ireland.This year''s edition includes:- Franchised Passenger Train Operating Companies- Open Access Operators- Private Train Operating Companies- Channel Tunnel Operators- Railfreight Operators- Preserved locos- Spot Hire Providers- Network Rail- Rolling stock providers- Industrial locos- Exported locos- Northern Ireland Railways- Republic of Ireland Railways- Trams, Metros and Light Rail- Scrapyards- Depot Codes, abbreviations and other supplemental information- Comprehensive vehicle check list

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Book SynopsisThe abc Rail Guide has established itself as the comprehensive, detailed, accurate and reliable guide to the railway networks of the United Kingdom. The new 2022 edition of this best-selling annual publication has been thoroughly revised and updated and reverts to its usual release date in March.The book provides the full fleet lists of the Train Operating Companies, open access and freight operators as well a round-up of new trains, charter operators, rolling stock providers, spot hire and maintenance providers. Stock used by Network Rail and the channel tunnel operators is also listed as are ex-UK locos abroad. Main line preservation groups, depots and maintenance works, heritage lines, preserved locos, main line steam, charter promoters and scrapyards are also all included.abc Rail Guide 2022 is simply the most comprehensive and accurate single volume reference source on the contemporary railway scene. Portable, up to date, concise, easy to use, with Train Operating Company route maps and colour photographs throughout, this is the essential guide for all railway enthusiasts seeking to keep up to speed with the dynamic and rapidly changing railway landscape throughout Britain and Ireland.This year''s edition includes:- Franchised Passenger Train Operating Companies- Open Access Operators- Private Train Operating Companies - Channel Tunnel Operators- Railfreight Operators- Preserved locos - Spot hire providers- Network Rail- Rolling stock providers- Industrial locos - Exported locos - Northern Ireland Railways- Republic of Ireland Railways- Trams, Metros and Light Rail, including London Underground, London Tramlink, London Docklands Light Railway; Edinburgh Trams, Glasgow Underground, Manchester Metrolink, Nottingham Express Transit, South Yorkshire Supertram, Tyne & Wear Metro, West Midlands Metro, Dublin Trams; Blackpool & Fleetwood Railway etc.- Scrapyards- Depot Codes, abbreviations and other supplemental information- Comprehensive vehicle check list

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Book SynopsisIn 2020, Christiaan De Beukelaer spent 150 days covering 14,000 nautical miles aboard the schooner Avontuur, a hundred-year-old sailing vessel that transports cargo across the Atlantic Ocean. Embarking in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, he wanted to understand the realities of a little-known alternative to the shipping industry on which our global economy relies, and which contributes more carbon emissions than aviation. What started as a three-week stint of fieldwork aboard the ship turned into a five-month journey, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced all borders shut while crossing the ocean, preventing the crew from stepping ashore for months on end.Trade winds engagingly recounts De Beukelaer's life-changing personal odyssey and the complex journey the shipping industry is on to cut its carbon emissions. The Avontuur’s mission remains crucial as ever: the shipping industry urgently needs to stop using fossil fuels, starting today. If we can’t swiftly decarbonise shipping, we can’t solve the climate crisis.Trade ReviewOne of the Financial Times' Notable new books on climate and environment‘This book is both important and beautiful: important, in that it describes one of the best ways we can move into a post-fossil fuels civilisation, which is to say by sail; and beautiful, because it shows on every page how this bursting out of the cocoon of heavy oil that we have been living in will return us to a life in the real world, with the wind felt in the hands and on one’s face, and every day an adventure. What a joy to read these pages and learn their news.’ Kim Stanley Robinson, author of The Ministry for the Future ‘The story is original – a sailing ship undertaking a quixotic mission to deliver a tiny amount of cargo (in order to demonstrate that it can be done) when the pandemic descends, trapping the narrator – makes for a diverting narrative.’ Horatio Clare, author of Down to the Sea in Ships ‘This is a book that should change the world. Beautifully written and brimming with bold yet careful analysis, Christiaan De Beukelaer has given the world a tremendous gift.’ Deborah Cowen, author of The Deadly Life of Logistics ‘De Beukelaer tackles a subject that’s growing in importance, giving us his perspective from the deck of a sailing cargo boat. No mean achievement.’ Tom Cunliffe, sailor, presenter and author of The Complete Yachtmaster ‘Trade winds is an absorbing account of a voyage that starts off as an effort to prove the continuing viability of sail, but becomes far more challenging than expected when the COVID-19 pandemic shuts off all access to the shore. It is also a thoughtful analysis of practical ways for shrinking the carbon footprint of one of the world’s most polluting industries – shipping.’ Amitav Ghosh, author of The Nutmeg’s Curse ‘A truly fascinating account – of a voyage, but also of an idea that is counter-intuitive in a world based on speed, but revelatory for a planet that is going to have to start taking real care of itself. There’s a bit of romance here, and a lot of reality.’ Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature ‘Simultaneously engaging and scholarly, Trade winds combines sailing memoir and environmental analysis to provide important insights about the environmental effects of global shipping and about what plausible alternatives might be. De Beukelaer brings together personal experience with an impressive command of scholarly literatures across history, economics, philosophy, climate science, among many others, and brings them all together in an interdisciplinary tour de force that is realistic and yet ultimately hopeful.’ Elizabeth R. DeSombre, Camilla Chandler Frost Professor of Environmental Studies, Wellesley College ‘Scientists, scholars, and sailors have long turned to the ocean to conjure futures that lie just beyond reach. In his dive into the quixotic movement to revive shipping by sail, Christiaan De Beukelaer leaves us wondering which is more of a folly: imagining that sail could once again be a viable technology for transporting goods around the world, or imagining that we can continue practicing business as usual.’ Philip Steinberg, UArctic Chair in Political Geography, Durham University ‘Finally a book that delves deeply into the urgent need to decarbonise the shipping industry by connecting political economy and environmental challenges. Christiaan De Beukelaer poignantly describes day-to-day life aboard a twenty-first-century sail cargo vessel in its social and historical context. In doing so, this book raises essential questions about the future of shipping while offering suggestions on how to resolve them. This story of adventure on the high seas sketches a liminal space that will inspire realists and dreamers alike.’ Dr Lucy Gilliam, Senior Shipping Policy Officer, Seas at Risk ‘The decarbonisation of shipping does not need to be a sacrifice. Instead, as Christiaan De Beukelaer eloquently shows, sailing to a sustainable future for shipping can be exciting and full of enriching experiences for both the author and us, the readers. Admittedly, I personally do not share all the views of Christiaan about open registries and the workings of the maritime industry, but I appreciate his sincere and enthusiastic voyage. I recommend reading this thought-provoking book.’ Jan Hoffman, Chief of UNCTAD’s Trade Logistics Branch ‘Trade winds is a riveting book that talks about seafarers’ workers’ rights, sustainable trade that’s fair and equitable, the human struggles of the lockdown and the COVID pandemic, the climate crisis, and the emissions of the shipping industry. It says all this in a beautiful story that emphasizes the need for storytelling and radically imagining the better world that we’re fighting for. It puts practical solutions to take our first steps towards climate justice while simultaneously challenging us to think about how and where we’re going next.’ Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines & Fridays for Future ‘This book brings the environmental and social challenges facing the shipping industry to the fore. After five months at sea, Christiaan reveals how the radical changes necessary to decarbonise shipping will rely on the skill, tenacity and sacrifices of seafarers. This book rightly asks the big question, how do we build an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable shipping industry? An important contribution to the challenges facing shipping that exposes the work needed to ensure the fundamental rights of seafarers are protected.’ Stephen Cotton, General Secretary, International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) ‘As the famous quote goes: “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.” This is a book that does just that! Christiaan’s intense interest and vast knowledge on this subject matter jumps out from every page, whether it is directly recounting his extended sail cargo adventure in lively detail or using those experiences to bring alive the fabric and challenges of maritime transport and trade past and present. A story of sustainability, shipping and a glimpse of a maritime future full of possibilities that will sustain your interest throughout.’ Gavin Allwright, Secretary General of the International Windship Association (IWSA)'I am convinced that the Trade Winds is, indeed, an important addition to literature that might serve as support and guidance for academics and the general public on this very timely and complex topic. Additionally, the book can serve as a reference background for students and young researchers in their initial approach to the topics, providing a good base as well as interdisciplinary and multi-faceted approach to the topic.'Fabio Ballini, WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs (2023)'The book is very well written, and it is interesting to read about the practical details of navigation, work and social life onboard such an unusual vessel.'Nautilus Telegraph 'De Beukelaer's book Trade Winds about his adventure on the Avontuur, [is] an interesting interweaving of travelogue, scientific research and climate activism.'Roel Verrycken, De Tijd'During his search for low-carbon alternatives for international shipping, Christiaan De Beukelaer ended up in the niche of sailing cargo ships. He planned to conduct fieldwork for three weeks on board an old sailing ship, until the Corona crisis suddenly erupted and he was marooned at the sea for months. He documented his personal odyssey in Trade Winds, a book that moves between an in-depth analysis of modern shipping, climate research and a memoir about life at sea.' Gie Goris, MO* Magazine'A plausible, engaging account of the many problems that plague today’s shipping industry.'A. A. Batabyal, CHOICE (Vol. 61 No. 6) -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction: Annus pandemicus 1 Departure2 What is wrong with the shipping industry?3 Crossing the Atlantic4 Coffee, rum, and chocolate5 Point of return6 The eternal frontier7 Ship Earth8 Where are we headed?9 Sailing homeIndex

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Book SynopsisThe key to rising to the top of your company lies in a simple message and philosophy. The ultimate inspirational story for ambitious innovators, market-disruptors, and global business entrepreneurs. Celebrating DHL’s fiftieth anniversary as a world-leading delivery company, global CEO Ken Allen tells the unique story of his journey to the top of the industry. In this business memoir, he shares the strategies and skills he has developed throughout his career, drawing on both his core values and extensive experience. This book is an inimitable guide to succeeding in any business, focusing on strategy and practical advice while revealing the simple lessons you need to learn to excel in life and work. It is an accessible read for entrepreneurs and managers at any stage of their career, packed with motivational material and no-nonsense tips. This simple and honest book is a must-have for anyone looking to reach the top of their field.

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Book SynopsisAn award-winning investigation into the strange and secretive world of international shipping 'Arresting, sharply observed, deeply researched and compelling... Plenty of books promise to reveal the secrets of little-known worlds but few actually deliver. This is one that does' Melanie McGrath, Sunday Telegraph There are 100,000 freighters on the seas. Between them they carry nearly everything we eat, wear and work with. In this unique and fascinating investigation, Rose George joins the crew of a container ship travelling the long journey from Felixstowe to Singapore and charts the murky waters of international shipping. This is an eye-opening tale of powerful naval fleets, pirate gangs, and illegal floating factories, which reveals the vast hidden industry upon which our world turns and our future depends. 'This is a remarkable work of embedded reportage - hair-raising, witty, compassionate - that deserves to be read' Sukhdev Sandhu, Guardian A BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week and winner of a Society of Authors Travelling Scholarship and a Mountbatten Maritime AwardTrade ReviewArresting, sharply observed, deeply researched and compelling... Plenty of books promise to reveal the secrets of little-known worlds but few actually deliver. This is one that does -- Melanie McGrath * Sunday Telegraph *From the always intriguing catalogue of Portobello Books, [this book] goes behind the scenes of those mammoth vessels that ply the oceans bringing us all our lovely stuff -- Melissa Katsoulis * Daily Telegraph *As fascinating as it is troublingly insightful... This is a remarkable work of embedded reportage - hair-raising, witty, compassionate - that deserves to be read -- Sukhdev Sandhu * Guardian *A marvel of information, insight and intelligence laced with humour, humanity and high spirits -- Iain Finlayson * The Times *With her precise and beautiful clarity of prose, [George] has now fired a brilliant star-shell over the wine-dark sea and the ships that pass in its night, illuminating the details of the invisible ocean industry that is, and always will be, essential to all of us -- Simon Winchester, author * Atlantic *Fascinating and insightful * Observer *A stunningly detailed and absorbing piece of investigative journalism, combined with a gripping and very human account of a long sea journey, with all its loneliness, fears, and moments of magic -- Michael Jacobs, author * Andes *Beautifully captures the surprising nuances of this little-known world... [George's] strong, spare, gleaming prose steams along, powered by curiosity, compassion, outrage. As a writer, a reporter, and a human being, George is-stand by for nautical term-First Rate -- Mary Roach, author * Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal *The two greatest stories are supposed to be "A man goes on a journey" and "A stranger comes to town". In this enthralling, literally wide-ranging book, George tells both: she goes on a voyage that few other journalists have accomplished, and she unveils the unknown seafarers who bring us all the world's goods. Sympathetic, deeply reported and unexpectedly poignant -- Maryn McKenna, author * Superbug *To the classic incredible journeys-Moby Dick, Two Years Before the Mast-George adds another, her voyage round the world aboard a container ship, revealing what happens before the big bang of merchandise explodes from the high seas into civilization -- Curtis C. Ebbesmeyer, author * Flotsametrics and the Floating World *[An] engaging voyage through the shady world of international shipping * Bookseller *Riveting * Nature *Few readers will be left in any doubt as to the importance of this opaque industry on which we all depend -- Sarah Mishkin * Financial Times *It is a travelogue of sorts, written in clear, straightforward English, about the people, pirates and machinery that make up the modern maritime industry * New Statesman *A very good book -- Michael Burleigh * Literary Review *A very important book. [George] has vision and curiosity [and she] really does ask the right questions. You should read this book * Lloyd’s List *Absorbing [and] engrossing * New York Times *Cleverly constructed, carefully researched, moving, vivid... Thoughtful and provocative, written with style and passion * Nautilus International *Fascinating * Hythe Herald *A fascinating exploration of the world of container shipping * Yorkshire Post *A remarkable work of embedded reportage - hair-raising, witty, compassionate - that deserves to be read * South China Morning Post *She uncovers many serious (and murky) issues -- Pascal Lamy, Former Director General of WTO, Best Books of the YearExcellent... panoramic -- Boyd Tonkin * Independent *Interesting, relevant, and [full of] surprising facts * Hill Dickinson Newsletter *Eye-opening * Mail on Sunday *Very readable and compelling * The Maritime Executive *Fascinating [and] troublingly insightful. This is a remarkable work of embedded reportage - hair-raising, witty, compassionate - that deserves to be read by anyone interested in the cartographies of the contemporary world -- Sukhdev Sandu * Guardian *Absorbing -- Ed Power * Irish Independent **** *In a work of great insight and sympathy, George conveys the monotony and loneliness of the modern commercial sailor's life while also describing the omnipresent dangers -- Tom Moriarty * Irish Times *A very well researched and written appreciation of the modern maritime industry and most of its people * Baird Publications *

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Book SynopsisGilles Roucolle is Managing Partner and co-Head of the European region of Oliver Wyman and was for more than a decade responsible for their EMEA Transportation and Services practice and global Rail & Road Business. He has over 30 years' experience in high-stakes strategic and operational projects worldwide, spanning freight and passenger railways, airlines, logistics, postal, shipping, as well as rail and aerospace suppliers and financial institutions. Roucolle sat for 15 years on the Business Advisory Committee of Northwestern University's Transportation Center. He is based in Paris, France.

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Book SynopsisSea freight remains overwhelmingly the most common form of transport for goods globally. Grasp the core theories and understand the latest research in maritime logistics, along with how this field operates and contributes to global supply chains, with this key textbook. Maritime Logistics provides a complete overview of the core concepts within this discipline from a range of international expert contributors. This textbook examines the recent developments in the ports and shipping industries including supply chain strategies and emerging, innovative practices. Designed for maritime students and professionals, the structure offers a complete approach with an emphasis on developing a well-rounded knowledge and understanding of the field. The third edition is fully updated with new content on maintenance optimization, supply chain integration, economies of scale within liner shipping and port performance and management. In addition, this edition examines new technologies, considers new and existing risks to the maritime supply chain as well as generally how maritime logistics will continue to evolve. For those seeking to become maritime logistics specialists, this is the authoritative companion.Trade Review"Maritime Logistics, now in its third edition, provides its readers with a comprehensive coverage of the maritime logistics industry. Well respected contributors from around the world provide detailed insights into key aspects of the industry and how it is evolving to meeting rapidly changing global conditions. I am sure this won't be the last edition as it remains to be seen how maritime logistics, and indeed the supply chains that rely on it, will transform themselves to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Indeed, the pace of change is now so rapid that readers are advised to digest this book before it is superseded by the fourth edition." * Professor Michael Bell, Chair of Ports and Maritime Logistics Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies, University of Sydney Business School *"This book represents an outstanding contribution by two of the world's leading experts to the literature on maritime studies and logistics. It is essential reading for all postgraduate students, researchers and practitioners and should be on all course reading lists." * Michael Roe, Professor Emeritus of Maritime and Logistics Policy, University of Plymouth *"Maritime logistics management remains the backbone of international business. Managers who don't understand maritime strategies, operations, and tactics are often incapable of responding to the unique disruptions experienced in ocean transportation. This 3rd edition of Maritime Logistics provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date information available on the topic. Considering the supply chain complications, bottlenecks, regulations, and disruptions we continue to experience in the 2020s, this book should really be on every innovative business professional's shelf." * Glenn Richey, Harbert Eminent Scholar and Professor of Supply Chain Management. Auburn University *"This is an excellent publication that brings together in one volume everything that all those interested in ports and shipping need to know about maritime logistics. Covering the ground and the specifics of shipping and port logistics in thorough and comprehensive ways, this 3rd edition of Maritime Logistics allows the reader to fully understand the rapid evolution and latest developments of global maritime supply chains. An essential knowledge basis for students and professionals in the field." * Thanos Pallis, Professor of Management of Ports and Shipping, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens *"Maritime Logistics is an enabler to complete international trade transactions. The two world-class academics in the field use their expert knowledge to produce this book by compiling international freight transport, shipping logistics, port management and strategies, and supply chain issues of the field. Readers will surely find it rewarding as to update their knowledge of maritime logistics with this book." * Mike Lai, Chair Professor of Shipping and Logistics, Hong Kong Polytechnic University *"The Covid-19 pandemic is above all a maritime logistics challenge, confronting global supply chains with historically high freight rates, delays, and congestion. Edited and written by some of the most renowned maritime economists, the latest edition of Maritime Logistics will help all of us to understand the underlying trends and concepts, and then to collaborate to find solutions to the crisis." * Jan Hoffmann, Head, Trade Logistics Branch, UNCTAD *"In a time when the disruptions of maritime supply chains have never been so impactful for industries and consumers, this book is a perfect guide for professionals and students looking for a better understanding of maritime logistics." * Pierre Cariou, Professor of Shipping and Port Management, KEDGE Business School *"A real tour de force in its comprehensive coverage of the shipping and port industries." * Kevin Cullinane, Professor of International Logistics and Transport Economics, University of Gothenburg *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Introduction to maritime logistics; Chapter - 02: Maritime transport and logistics as a trade facilitator; Chapter - 03: International maritime trade and logistics; Chapter - 04: Defining maritime logistics and its value; Chapter - 05: Hinterland logistics and global supply chains; Chapter - 06: Human elements in maritime logistics; Section - TWO: Shipping logistics; Chapter - 07: Intermodal freight transport and logistics; Chapter - 08: Global maritime networks in container shipping; Chapter - 09: Supply chain integration of shipping companies; Chapter - 10: Logistics strategy in container shipping; Chapter - 11: Tanker shipping logistics; Chapter - 12: Dry bulk shipping logistics; Section - THREE: Port logistics; Chapter - 13: Dry ports in concept and practice; Chapter - 14: Port-centric logistics in concept and practice; Chapter - 15: Container hub ports in concept and practice; Chapter - 16: Multinationalizing container ports - Business models and strategies; Chapter - 17: Public-private partnerships and port logistics performance; Chapter - 18: Port and logistics chains - Changes in organizational effectiveness; Chapter - 19: Logistics performance of supply chain-oriented ports; Section - FOUR: Conclusion; Chapter - 20: Looking ahead

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Book SynopsisThere is growing interest in the port economy in all its facets from the business world, political decision-making and scientific research. In a constantly evolving port environment, pertinent questions arise every day, concerning aspects of financing infrastructure and operations, competitiveness, productivity and horizontal and/or vertical cooperation. All actors involved want to know the economic consequences of decisions that are made, both in terms of commercial companies located within the port perimeter and in terms of the port authority or manager and also the government. Port Economics and Business therefore attempts to fill this important gap.All important aspects of port activities are analyzed in an economic manner. The economic decisions of providers and users of port services are studied. All actors who use the port infrastructure in one way or another are explicitly discussed. As far as freight traffic is concerned, this concerns shipping companies, transhipment and storage companies, land transport, up to and including all possible suppliers and service providers. For passenger traffic, in a similar way, this concerns ferry and cruise lines, terminal operators, land operators and all possible suppliers. The book provides the reader with tools to solve port-related problems independently in the next phase. Emphasizing economics aspects and decision-making, Port Economics and Business is a vital resource for students and researchers in port economics and management, as well as professional port managers.

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Book SynopsisReeds Marine Distance Tables are the perfect ready-reckoner for captains, navigators and owners of merchant and cruise ships large and small wanting a quick and accurate distance reference between all the regularly used commercial ports around the world. They are also of increasing value to the superyacht fleet.The book is divided into key ''market areas'', and includes a pull-out map for area identification and easy see-at-a-glance port reference. Traffic Separation Schemes are calculated into the tables whilst the distance to any port not included can easily be determined by making an approximation from the next closest port. Useful tables of major ''turning points'' around the world (such as Cape Finisterre, Cape Horn and the Dover Straits), Transatlantic distances, world time zones, and time and speed conversion tables are also included.As well as incorporating general updates and improvements, this edition has been expanded to include more Indian Ocean po

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Book SynopsisFirst widely introduced from the early 1950s onwards, the diesel multiple-unit represented an attempt to produce a vehicle that would replace steam traction on the country''s branch lines and secondary routes at a time when the railway industry was in desperate need of a cheaper alternative to steam in order to improve the finances of these increasingly unremunerative lines. Over 4,000 vehicles were ordered from both BR works and private manufacturers as part of the BR modernisation plan of 1955.Following refurbishment from the early 1970s onwards, many first generation DMUs were to survive in service until the late 1980s and early 1990s. Although most were scrapped after withdrawal, a significant number of these vehicles have been preserved on the nation''s heritage railways.This updated and expanded edition of Hugh Longworth''s classic book on the subject records the great variety of DMU types constructed as part of the programme. Each is covered in detail with information about construction, technical specifications, entry into service, formations, allocations, withdrawal and final fate. This new edition makes full use of colour throughout with many additional photos included. The diagrams have been redrawn and a new section showing the unit formations has been added.Comprehensive in its coverage, this book will be sought after by all those modellers, preservationists and historians seeking a detailed reference work on the history of first generation DMUs.

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses each of the Air Navigation Services'' five broad categories of services provided to air traffic during all phases of operation: air traffic management (ATM), communication, navigation and surveillance services (CNS), meteorological services for air navigation (MET), aeronautical information services (AIS) and search and rescue (SAR).This book is designed for working professionals in Air Transport Management, but also undergraduate and postgraduate students studying air transport management and aeronautical engineering. It will also be very helpful for the training of air traffic control officers (ATCOs). The book does not require any prior (specialist) knowledge as it is an introduction to air navigation service provider (ANSP) business. There is very little literature available that gives a detailed appreciation of the complexities, potential risks and issues associated with the provision of air navigation services. The role of this book is to fill this sTrade Review'This textbook on air traffic management should be required reading for anyone involved in the management or regulation of this key part of the air transport ecosystem. All the key issues of supplying sufficient capacity, limiting environmental damage and the appropriate charging of users are addressed by experts in their field. For me the most important chapters are those at the end, dealing with reform and what future airspace management could deliver.' Brian Pearce, Former-Chief Economist at IATA'This textbook provides thorough inside in the current world of global ATM. The history, the future and the complexity of air navigation service provisions are well described and offer the reader a good understanding of challenges of air traffic management.' Marc Baumgartner, IFATCA SESAR/EASA Coordinator'This book is an ambitious attempt to draw together the evolution and current performance of the hidden backbone of aviation, one of our truly global industries. Air traffic management is an under researched area of human activity and this book does much to fill that gap.' David McMillan, Chair, ATM Policy Institute'The publication of this textbook could not come at a better time. In 2023, the aviation community is facing unprecedented challenges, which are also rich of opportunities. Transformations are needed and on their way. I expect this book to be a thought-provoking and useful tool for both ATM professionals and students.' Kjartan Briem, CEO of ISAVIA ANS, Iceland.Table of ContentsList of contributorsForeword by EASAForeword by EurocontrolForeword by Orbis – changing the way the world sees Introduction to air navigation services The legal environment of air navigation service providers From NextGen to SES: structural reform in the air navigation service provider industry Air traffic control officer recruitment and training Safety management in air navigation service providers Air navigation service provider capacity and delays Air navigation service providers and environmental performance Air navigation service provider charges Regulation of air traffic control services: principles and European experience The business framework for air navigation service providers The potential of unbundling air traffic management services in Europe Multiple remote tower operations: air traffic controllers' attention distributions and task performances

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Book SynopsisThe Metropolitan Railway can claim to have had an influence on the evolution of our railway system out of all proportion to its tracks reaching just forty-seven miles from London. However it was the world's first underground passenger railway, built in 1863 to ease the traffic congestion of a growing London and thus creating the first metro system. Embraced by the notorious Victorian entrepreneur Sir Edward Watkin as part of his ultimately unsuccessful ambition to link Manchester and Paris by rail, the Metropolitan decided to use Watkin's land to create the iconic Metro-land', an Arcadian form of suburbia embracing affordable housing with easy commuting to London. The brand soon became accepted as the generic description of a lifestyle and by the end of the First World War Metro-land represented the appealing factors of aspiration and affordability. This fascinating history of London's first tube line and the people involved in its evolution brings us up to date wit

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Book SynopsisThe city of Glasgow, formerly one of the largest industrial centres in the world, was once responsible for building about one-quarter of the world's railway locomotives. Furthermore, with Glasgow hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games, it looks at the emphasis being placed on the railway as further development work takes place.

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Book SynopsisExtensively revised and updated edition of the bestselling textbook, provides an overview of recent global airline industry evolution and future challenges Examines the perspectives of the many stakeholders in the global airline industry, including airlines, airports, air traffic services, governments, labor unions, in addition to passengers Describes how these different players have contributed to the evolution of competition in the global airline industry, and the implications for its future evolution Includes many facets of the airline industry not covered elsewhere in any single book, for example, safety and security, labor relations and environmental impacts of aviation Highlights recent developments such as changing airline business models, growth of emerging airlines, plans for modernizing air traffic management, and opportunities offered by new information technologies for ticket distribution Provides detailed data on airline Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors xiii List of Contributors xix Series Preface xxi Acknowledgments xxiii 1 Introduction and Overview 1Peter P. Belobaba 1.1 Introduction: The Global Airline Industry 1 1.1.1 Deregulation and Liberalization Worldwide 4 1.1.2 Industry Evolution Since 2000 6 1.2 Overview of Chapters 13 References 17 2 The International Institutional and Regulatory Environment 19Amedeo R. Odoni 2.1 Introduction 19 2.2 Background on the International Regulatory Environment 20 2.2.1 The Chicago Convention 20 2.2.2 Freedoms of the Air 21 2.3 Airline Privatization and International Economic Regulation 24 2.3.1 Airline Privatization 24 2.3.2 Types and Critical Aspects of Air Service Agreements 25 2.3.3 Typical Content of Bilateral and Multilateral ASAs 26 2.3.4 The Unified EU Market and Other Major Developments 29 2.3.5 The Role of Airline Alliances 32 2.4 Airports 33 2.4.1 Restrictions on Airport Access 33 2.4.2 Airport Ownership and Management 36 2.5 Air Traffic Management 39 2.6 Key Organizations and Their Roles 41 2.6.1 International Organizations 41 2.6.2 Organizations in the United States 43 2.7 Summary and Conclusions 45 References 46 3 Overview of Airline Economics, Markets and Demand 47Peter P. Belobaba 3.1 Airline Terminology and Definitions 47 3.1.1 Basic Airline Profit Equation 49 3.2 Air Transportation Markets 51 3.2.1 Typical Air Passenger Trip 51 3.2.2 Spatial Definitions of Airline Markets 52 3.3 Origin–Destination Market Demand 55 3.3.1 Dichotomy of Airline Demand and Supply 55 3.3.2 Factors Affecting Volume of O–D Demand 57 3.3.3 Quality of Service Factors 57 3.3.4 Total Trip Time and Frequency 58 3.4 Air Travel Demand Models 60 3.4.1 Elasticity of Air Travel Demand 60 3.4.2 Air Travel Demand Segments 62 3.4.3 O–D Market Demand Functions 64 3.5 Airline Competition and Market Share 67 3.5.1 Market Share/Frequency Share Model 67 3.5.2 “S-Curve” Model Formulation 69 3.5.3 Quality of Service Index (QSI) Models 70 3.6 Summary 71 References 72 4 Airline Pricing Theory and Practice 75Peter P. Belobaba 4.1 Airline Prices and O-D Markets 75 4.1.1 Regulated versus Liberalized Pricing 76 4.1.2 Theoretical Pricing Strategies 77 4.1.3 Price Discrimination versus Product Differentiation 79 4.2 Differential Pricing 79 4.2.1 Market Segmentation 81 4.2.2 Fare Product Restrictions 82 4.2.3 Airline Fare Structures 83 4.3 Recent Trends in Airline Pricing 89 4.3.1 Branded Fare Families 90 4.3.2 Unbundling and Ancillary Revenues 91 4.4 Airline Pricing Strategies 93 4.4.1 Factors Affecting Fare Structure in an O-D Market 93 4.4.2 Competitive Fare Matching 96 References 98 5 Airline Revenue Management 99Peter P. Belobaba 5.1 Computerized Revenue Management Systems 101 5.2 Flight Overbooking 103 5.3 EMSR Model for Flight Leg Revenue Optimization 108 5.4 Network Revenue Management 112 5.4.1 O-D Control Mechanisms 113 5.4.2 Network RM Optimization Models 118 5.4.3 Revenue Benefits of O-D Control 120 5.5 Revenue Management for Less Restricted Fare Structures 121 5.5.1 Demand Forecasting by Willingness to Pay 122 5.5.2 Marginal Revenue Optimization: Fare Adjustment Theory 123 References 125 6 Airline Operating Costs and Measures of Productivity 127Peter P. Belobaba 6.1 Airline Cost Categorization 127 6.1.1 Administrative versus Functional Cost Categories 128 6.1.2 Cost Drivers by Functional Category 132 6.2 Operating Expense Comparisons 133 6.2.1 Percentage Breakdown of Operating Expenses 133 6.2.2 Aircraft Operating Cost Comparisons 134 6.2.3 Low-Cost Carriers 140 6.3 Comparisons of Airline Unit Costs 145 6.3.1 Total Operating Costs versus Unit Costs 145 6.3.2 Legacy versus Low-Cost Carrier Unit Costs 148 6.4 Measures of Airline Productivity 153 6.4.1 Aircraft Productivity 153 6.4.2 Labor Productivity 156 References 158 7 The Airline Planning Process 159Peter P. Belobaba 7.1 Fleet Planning 160 7.1.1 Airline Fleet Decisions 161 7.1.2 Fleet Planning Methods 166 7.2 Route Planning 170 7.2.1 Hub Economics and Network Structure 170 7.2.2 Route Planning and Evaluation 175 7.3 Airline Schedule Development 180 7.3.1 Frequency Planning 181 7.3.2 Timetable Development 182 7.3.3 Fleet Assignment and Aircraft Rotations 185 7.4 The Future: Integrated Airline Planning 186 References 187 8 Airline Schedule Optimization 189Cynthia Barnhart and Vikrant Vaze 8.1 Schedule Optimization Problems 190 8.2 Fleet Assignment 191 8.2.1 The Fleet Assignment Model 195 8.2.2 Fleet Assignment Solutions/Impacts 198 8.2.3 Extending Basic Fleet Assignment Models 198 8.3 Schedule Design Optimization 203 8.3.1 Modeling the Optimization of Flight Retiming and Fleet Assignment Problems 206 8.3.2 Importance of Modeling Competition in Schedule Design 207 8.4 Crew Scheduling 209 8.4.1 The Crew Pairing Problem 210 8.4.2 Crew Scheduling Problem Solutions and Impacts 215 8.5 Aircraft Maintenance Routing and Crew Pairing Optimization 215 8.5.1 Modeling and Solving the Extended Crew Pairing Problem 217 8.5.2 Modeling and Solving the Restricted Aircraft Maintenance Routing Problem Based on the Solution to the Extended Crew Pairing Problem 218 8.6 Future Directions for Schedule Optimization 219 References 221 9 Airline Flight Operations 223Alan H. Midkiff, R. John Hansman, Jr., and Tom G. Reynolds 9.1 Introduction 223 9.2 Regulation and Scheduling 224 9.2.1 General Regulatory Requirements 224 9.2.2 Flight Crew Regulation and Training 224 9.2.3 Flight Crew Scheduling 226 9.3 Flight Crew Activities during a Typical Flight 227 9.3.1 Flight Crew Sign-In 228 9.3.2 Operations/Planning 228 9.3.3 Preflight 233 9.3.4 Predeparture 240 9.3.5 Gate Departure 242 9.3.6 Taxi-Out 243 9.3.7 Takeoff 244 9.3.8 Terminal Area Departure 245 9.3.9 Climb 246 9.3.10 Cruise 247 9.3.11 Descent 250 9.3.12 Terminal Area Arrival 253 9.3.13 Final Approach 254 9.3.14 Landing and Rollout 256 9.3.15 Taxi-In 257 9.3.16 Parking 258 9.3.17 Postflight 259 9.4 Summary 259 List of Abbreviations 260 References 262 10 Irregular Operations: Schedule Recovery and Robustness 263Cynthia Barnhart and Vikrant Vaze 10.1 Introduction 263 10.2 Irregular Operations 264 10.2.1 Managing Irregular Operations: Airline Operations Control Centers 266 10.2.2 Options for Schedule Recovery from Irregular Operations 267 10.2.3 Schedule Recovery from Irregular Operations: Objectives and Process 269 10.2.4 Evaluating the Costs of Recovery Options: The Challenges Imparted by Uncertainty and Downstream Effects 278 10.3 Robust Airline Scheduling 279 10.3.1 Robust Schedule Design 280 10.3.2 Robust Fleet Assignment 281 10.3.3 Robust Aircraft Routing 281 10.3.4 Robust Crew Scheduling 283 10.4 Directions for Ongoing and Future Work on Schedule Recovery from Irregular Operations 284 References 285 11 Labor Relations and Human Resource Management in the Airline Industry 287Jody Hoffer Gittell, Andrew von Nordenflycht, Thomas A. Kochan, Greg J. Bamber, and Robert B. McKersie 11.1 Alternative Strategies for the Employment Relationship 288 11.2 Labor Relations in the US Airline Industry 289 11.2.1 Regulatory Framework for US Labor Relations 291 11.2.2 US Airline Responses to Cost Pressures Postderegulation 293 11.2.3 US Labor Relations Post-September 11, 2001 299 11.3 Labor Relations in the Airline Industry in Other Countries 302 11.3.1 The International Regulatory Framework for Labor Relations 302 11.3.2 Summary of Airline Labor Relations Strategies: What Works? 310 11.4 Human Resource Management at Airlines 312 11.4.1 Hiring and Training for Relational Competence 316 11.4.2 Flexible Boundaries between Jobs 316 11.4.3 Supervisory Coaching and Feedback 317 11.4.4 Performance Measurement at the Process Level 318 11.4.5 Conflict Resolution 318 11.4.6 Boundary Spanning Roles 319 11.4.7 Partnering with Other Key Players 320 11.4.8 Leadership 321 11.5 Conclusions 322 References 323 12 Aviation Safety and Security 327Arnold I. Barnett 12.1 Safety 328 12.1.1 Safety Is No Accident 328 12.1.2 Measuring Air Safety: Some Hazards 329 12.1.3 The Q-Statistic 331 12.1.4 Some Calculated Q-Values 332 12.1.5 Other Approaches to Safety Measurement 333 12.1.6 Are Some Airlines Safer Than Others? 334 12.1.7 The Last Century 335 12.1.8 A Collision Risk Assessment 337 12.1.9 Midair Collision Risk 340 12.2 Security 341 12.2.1 September 11 in Context 341 12.2.2 Some Costs of Aviation Security 342 12.2.3 Some Security Procedures 343 12.2.4 Is It Worth It? 349 12.2.5 Two Economic Paradigms 349 12.2.6 A European Dilemma 351 12.2.7 More Security Dilemmas 353 12.2.8 Final Remarks 358 References 359 13 Airports 361Amedeo R. Odoni 13.1 Introduction 361 13.2 General Background 363 13.3 Physical Characteristics 366 13.3.1 Airside Design Standards 366 13.3.2 Geometric Configuration on Airside 369 13.3.3 Typology of Passenger Buildings 372 13.3.4 Assessing Passenger Building Concepts 374 13.3.5 Ground Access 376 13.4 Capacity, Delays, and Demand Management 377 13.4.1 Airside Capacity 377 13.4.2 Airside Delays and Their Mitigation 379 13.4.3 Landside Capacity and Level of Service 381 13.5 Institutional, Organizational, and Economic Characteristics 384 13.5.1 Airport Ownership and Management 384 13.5.2 Airport User Charges 385 13.5.3 Economic Regulation 389 13.5.4 Financing Capital Projects 391 References 392 14 Air Traffic Control 395R. John Hansman, Jr. and Amedeo Odoni 14.1 Introduction 395 14.2 The Generic Elements of an ATC System 396 14.2.1 Communications Systems 397 14.2.2 Navigation Systems 397 14.2.3 Surveillance Systems 402 14.2.4 Flight and Weather Information Systems 404 14.3 Airspace and ATC Structure 405 14.4 ATC Operations 408 14.5 Standard Operating Procedures 410 14.6 Capacity Constraints 411 14.7 Congestion and Air Traffic Flow Management 417 14.8 Future ATC Systems 420 References 420 15 Air Transport and the Environment 423Karen Marais, Philip J. Wolfe, and Ian A. Waitz 15.1 Introduction 423 15.2 Limiting Aviation’s Environmental Impact: The Role of Regulatory Bodies 425 15.3 Airport Water Quality Control 426 15.3.1 Effects of Deicing Fluids 428 15.3.2 Managing Airport Water Quality 429 15.4 Noise 430 15.4.1 Effects 432 15.4.2 Noise Measurement 433 15.4.3 Noise Trends 435 15.4.4 Noise Controls 436 15.4.5 Emerging Issues 438 15.5 Air Quality 439 15.5.1 Effects 442 15.5.2 Emissions Measurement 443 15.5.3 Emissions Trends 443 15.5.4 Emissions Control 447 15.5.5 Emerging Issues 448 15.6 Impact of Aviation on Climate 449 15.6.1 Effects 449 15.6.2 Measurement 451 15.6.3 Greenhouse Emissions Control 452 15.7 Alternative Fuels 453 15.8 Summary and Looking Forward 455 References 456 16 Information Technology in Airline Operations, Distribution and Passenger Processing 461Peter P. Belobaba, Cynthia Barnhart, and William S. Swelbar 16.1 Information Technology in Airline Planning and Operations 461 16.2 Airline Distribution Systems 464 16.2.1 Evolution of Computer Reservations Systems 464 16.2.2 Alternative Airline Distribution Channels 469 16.3 Distribution Costs and e-Commerce Developments 475 16.3.1 Internet Distribution Channels 477 16.3.2 Electronic Ticketing 481 16.3.3 Implications for Airlines and Consumers 481 16.4 Innovations in Passenger Processing 482 References 485 17 Critical Issues and Prospects for the Global Airline Industry 487Peter P. Belobaba, William S. Swelbar, and Amedeo R. Odoni 17.1 Evolution of US and Global Airline Markets 488 17.1.1 Evolution of US Airline Markets 488 17.1.2 Recent Developments in Global Airline Markets 491 17.2 Looking Ahead: Critical Challenges for the Global Airline Industry 494 17.2.1 Strategies for Sustained Profitability 495 17.2.2 Infrastructure and the Environment 498 References 500 Index 501

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Book SynopsisPublished in partnership with the company, this illustrated book celebrates 50 years of National Express.

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Book SynopsisColin Alexander and Alon Siton present a lavishly illustrated exploration of one of Britain's greatest locomotive companies.

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Book SynopsisWhen commercial air services were launched in 1976, Concorde was hailed as one of the wonders of the technological world. Flying at speeds in excess of Mach 2, she was the only commercial airliner ever developed that could maintain twice the speed of sound for periods of over two hours. This is an illustrated guide to Concorde that examines how its designers had to overcome significant challenges in the pursuit of supersonic commercial passenger travel. It documents early opposition to the development of supersonic flight, going on to trace Concorde''s path to commercial success. With stunning photography of the aircraft in development and in service, this gift book tells the story of one of the greatest engineering and technological feats of modern history.Table of ContentsIntroduction /Chronology /Design and Development /Technical Specifications /Service History /The Aftermath /Appendices /Index

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Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of this established and popular text analyses the elements and forces which contribute to maritime meteorology and the principles which govern them. Written primarily for serving and trainee deck officers, those studying for certificates of competency in merchant shipping and fishermen, Reeds Maritime Meteorology analyzes the elements and forces which contribute to maritime meteorology and the principles which govern them. Updated to include the latest developments in the use of satellite technology in forecasting, Navtext and the ramifications of GMDSS, the book examines: - cloud formation and development- precipitation and thunderstorms- atmospheric pressure and wind- ocean currents and swell - tropical revolving storms - the development and distribution of sea ice - weather routeing - passage planning - the management and care of cargo in heavy weatherThis revised edition covers significant d

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Book SynopsisDuring World War II women took on railway roles which were completely new to females. They worked as porters and guards, on the permanent way, and in maintenance and workshop operations. In this book Susan Major features the voices of women talking about their wartime railway experiences, using interviews by the Friends of the National Railway Museum. Many were working in 'men's jobs', or working with men for the first time, and these interviews offer tantalising glimpses of conditions, sometimes under great danger. What was it about railway work that attracted them? It's fascinating to contrast their voices with the way they were portrayed in official publicity campaigns and in the light of attitudes to women working in the 1940s. These women talk about their difficulties in a workplace not designed for women-no toilets for example, the attitudes of their families, what they thought about American GIs and Italian POWs, how they coped with swearing and troublesome colleagues, rules about stockings. They describe devastating air raids and being thrust into tough responsibilities for the first time. This book fills a gap, as most books on women's wartime roles focus on the military services or industrial work. It offers valuable insights into the perceptions and concerns of these young women. As generations die out and families lose a direct connection, it becomes more important to be able to share their voices with a wider audience.

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Book SynopsisThe 2023 edition of the UK VFR Flight Guide contains full data andmapping for over 530 airfields

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Book SynopsisArguably, since the 1920s but markedly since the 1960s, the railways have been fighting a losing battle with the road transport to retain their share of freight traffic. Gone are the days when almost every British passenger station had its own goods yard, handling all kinds of freight in wagonload quantities for distribution in the local area. That network of general freight terminals was gradually reduced and, eventually, eliminated, as the railway lost out to its main competitor, the lorry, with British Rail effectively throwing in the towel in relation to wagonload traffic with the demise of the Speedlink network in the 1990s. At the same time, rail freight has developed new markets for heavy trainload operations. That growth has led to the setting up of specialised terminals for aggregates, cement, steel, deep-sea containers and other bulk cargoes. The move from traditional wagonload traffic to lengthy and heavy block trains conveying only type of freight has been fully accomplish

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Book SynopsisHugh Longworth has published a number of very successful volumes on British Railways'' steam locos, DMUs and coaching stock. His thorough and detailed research has focused on the operation history and allocations of the rolling stock types covered in these books.In this completely new work, in the style of those previously published, he covers in detail all the classes of diesel and electrics locomotives that were introduced by BR from the modernisation plan of 1955 to the present day. Each class, which operated over this lengthy period, is covered in the book. The headlong rush to eliminate steam traction and modernise the railways from the 1950s onwards produced very mixed results. Some of the locomotives introduced were very successful and long lived with examples still in service well into the twenty first century whilst others were found seriously wanting and withdrawn completely after only a few years in service. For each class, a concise history is provided giving construction d

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Book SynopsisWhite Star Line was originally founded in Liverpool in 1845 for travel to Australia but was eventually purchased by Thomas Ismay and transformed into the successful Oceanic Steam Navigation Co. Cleverly merging with Harland & Wolff, the line focussed on luxury over speed, developing many of the world's favourite vessels. Finally merging with its great rival Cunard in the 1930s depression, the companies continued to operate separately while flying one another's flags. This evocative book explores the colourful history of White Star Line, from personal postcards with messages from passengers, crew and troops, to the careers of her vessels in peacetime and at war, all from Patrick Mylon’s impressive collection. It includes ships with alternative identities, unusual stories like the planned escape of Dr Crippen, and showcases a wide variety of interior views, adverts and 'proof', silk and Company Issue cards, conveying the glamour, drama and history of this world-renowned line.

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Book SynopsisThe name Andre Chapelon will be known to everyone with an interest in the development of the steam locomotive. Put simply he was a genius, head and shoulders above all others in the field of steam locomotive design. This is not to belittle the skills and capabilities of men like Churchward, Stanier, Gresley and Bulleid. Indeed the latter acknowledged the influence of Chapelon on his work.In his native France, Chapelon transformed the steam locomotives of various French railways from often mediocre machines into high performers surpassing the capabilities of similar machines used in other European countries at the time. He was responsible for both rebuilds as well as new designs. His work was disrupted by World War II, but his importance was reasserted in 1946 with his superb 4-8-4 No 242 A 1 capable of producing a continuous output of 5,500hp, a remarkable achievement.Colonel Roger''s book on Andre Chapelon, originally published in 1972, has been difficult to obtain for many years. It remains the best and most detailed biography of the man and his work. It is both a readable and accessible guide to the life and achievements of a man whom few would disagree was the foremost steam locomotive engineer the world has ever seen.Related TitlesThe Somerset & Dorset from the Footplate9781909328921 9.95The LMS Turbomotive9781909328525 27.95Gresley''s Legacy9780711034617 25.00

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Book Synopsis"You are my destiny, The compass points to you, You can have the best of me, When I get back to you" A poetry collection written with humour and honesty in the cab of his truck - HGV driver Michael John Evans takes a fresh look at the call of home and family, and his most precious corners of the UK as he experiences life on the road

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Book SynopsisInterflug was the airline of communist East Germany. Their route map was flown by exotic Soviet-built airliners and shaped by political alliances, with trips into war zones in some of the most obscure corners of the planet, all under the constant surveillance of an ever-present police state. This beautiful book, the first on Interflug in the English language, tells the fascinating story of this unusual airline, its mission, its fleet, and what it was like to fly it, to work there, and to live in those times.

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Book SynopsisABOUT THE AUTHOR John was born in a big house next to Scotstounhill railway station, Glasgow, Scotland on 2nd of July 1947. He attended Hillhead High School but was expelled in the 6th year for truancy, as he preferred to spend his time at Scottish TV studios watching the production of their live lunchtime show The One O’clock Gang. His early railway influences resulted in an 8-year employment with British Rail (BR) after leaving school. BR put him through a 2-year course in Business Studies at the Central College of Commerce and Distribution in Glasgow as part of a Railway Studentship scheme. His enthusiasm for broadcasting had met with a major obstacle in finding a career entry point due to lack of experience, so he, along with a couple of friends started Radio Phoenix broadcasting to Forresthall Geriatric Hospital in Glasgow on a weekly basis. The Sound Broadcasting Act of 1972 presented the major opportunity for him with the commercial radio franchise for Glasgow being awarded to Radio Clyde. He was fortunate enough to join the pioneering team as a Production Assistant in November 1973. During his 34 years at Radio Clyde he became Production Controller, produced many award winning programmes, created the Kelvingrove Free Music Festivals and organised live broadcasts from the USA. He acted as Travel Editor taking opportunity to experience many overseas destinations. His enthusiasm for aviation resulted in several documentaries on the subject including “Tales from Kai Tak” about Hong Kong’s old airport. Parallel to this he became interested in the local music scene and formed Publishing and Management Companies to develop local talent. He travelled frequently to the USA West Coast ending up with Million Mile status on Northwest Airlines In 2007 he was made redundant by Bauer Media, the new owners of Radio Clyde, and took a year out to research a ten-part proposed TV series on aviation in Micronesia. This featured Air Mike – the Island Hopper at that time part of Continental Airlines. In 2008 he joined Travel 2 as a Sales Consultant advising UK travel Agents on worldwide travel. As part of this job he travelled to Australia and New Zealand many times. In addition he had a love of casinos as well as flying. So frequent trips were made to Las Vegas, and Australian cities like Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Perth and Cairns. In November 2000 he took voluntary redundancy from Travel 2 and now works freelance consulting and writing.Table of ContentsCHAPTER INDEX Chapter 1 – Expelled Driving a steam train at the age of 8. Bad boy activities. Corporal punishment. Expelled from school. Chapter 2 - Pirate Radio Failed audition for pirate radio station - Radio Scotland. Billy Connolly encounter. BBC script rejection from That Was the Week That Was. Chapter 3 – 1965 to 1973 British Rail, Hospital Broadcasting and Israel Religious bigotry in Glasgow. Jewish girlfriend and trip to Israel. If you can't get in to broadcasting then start your own radio station. Chapter 4 - Radio Clyde December 1973 Pioneering radio days. Two months before the start of commercial radio in Scotland. Chapter 5 - Pan Am Flights to Trinidad December 1975 First Class travel reward for radio work. High powered executives steal the cutlery. First and only attempt at a drug deal. How radio in Trinidad was crudely relayed the BBC World Service Chapter 6 - SuperScoreboard Secrets How a radio guru creatively produced an image of predictive powers at football matches Chapter 7 - Into the Music Business My dislike of The Waltons on TV launches my ventures into the music business. Setting up two publishing and management companies - Jammy Music and Scotia Nostra. Devious publicity stunt banning a singer from getting married. Unexpected success from two customs officers. Chapter 8 - Kelvingrove Festivals Establishment of free open-air rock festivals in Glasgow for bands with original music. Chapter 9 - Braniff Flights 1980 with Andy Collier Amazing adventures on a trip round the USA on an airline with the big orange bird. Andy is a journalist who moved to Glasgow from England whom I helped with contacts. He asked me to go with him on a freebie set of flights to the USA. Chapter 10 - More Braniff Flights May 1981 Milking the First Class Airpass with Braniff. Music Producer Clark Sorley from Kilmarnock on a whirlwind trip around the USA. It was not surprising that the airline went bust shortly after this. Chapter 11 - Jammy Music Production Library Making music for TV, Radio and Movies at just the right length. The True Love Orchestra - Wedding Song for Sarah Ferguson and HRH Prince Andrew. Producing records with Craig Ferguson in the guise of Bing Hitler, and noted actors Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson in their comedy act Victor and Barry. Movie music success in the USA. Chapter 12 - The Dolphins Dangerous fireworks at a midnight open-air concert. Loyalty to individuals on management contracts when they go solo. Chapter 13 - USA Trips in search of fame Attempts to get record deals. Los Angeles attorney hired. Madam Wong's West is not a brothel! Foggy Bottom is not something you get from a strong curry! Chapter 14 - Music Scene at Radio Clyde Creating Stick it in Your Ear! Hoovered at the Albany Hotel at 3am - T shirts. Supercharge song story She Moved the Dishes First. Programme series "Hear Me Talking" - without the interviewer. Award winning production The Big Day. Chapter 15 - Million Miles on Northwest How to win as a frequent flyer. Thanks to Saddam Hussein for my Million Mile status. Sick Northwest aircraft gives me First Class Singapore Airlines experience. Finding the way to San Jose. Etiquette in Thailand. Chapter 16 - Doing the Continental How to emerge from bankruptcy in the USA. Hawaiian Goddess Madame Pele. Doing the tango in Buenos Aires Chapter 17 - Climax in Pattaya The Thai word "porn" is not what you may think. The horizontal leisure centre. Website for the Climax Rock Band. Chapter 18 - Claymores in Europe Why American Football has more hanging about than in a clothing warehouse. Chapter 19 - Crazy Radio Clyde Career How TV shutdown at 1030 pm made Radio Clyde an outstanding success. The Great Crossini escapologist on the radio. Princess Margaret meets the Wombles and Uncle Bulgaria is arrested. Winning a Rover Sterling car. Tales from Kai Tak. Mallan in Manhattan. The Assistant DA from Orange County, California becomes Radio Clyde presenter. Chapter 20 - Air Mike The Island Hopper America won Guam from Spain on a misunderstanding. The Romeo and Juliet story of the Lovers Leap. The significance of the Love Stick on Chuuk. Stone Money and bare breasts on Yap. The lifeline air service of Micronesia. Chapter 21 - Circus Circus Las Vegas The Ringmaster's club had me hooked. Do they send the elephant instead of the limousine? Hieroglyphs surprisingly accurate. How to make money from a casino - own it! The Mormons and the Mafia Mob. Chapter 22 - On the Fly Murphy's Laws of Hub Operation. Suitable for upgrade or friend of the gate agent? Hooters Air go bust! Chapter 23 - 21st Century Travel Lounging around the world Polaris style. Australian snake in the mouth. A pokie is not a sexual act. Enlightenment through beer. Over the North Pole in search of the sanity clause. The Lucky Shag may surprise you. I fall for a camel called Darcy. Grilled by the Feds in Las Vegas. Chapter 24 - 2020 Angel Number 2020. Quarantined in Australia. Escape home.

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Book SynopsisThis book aims to illustrate the impact of COVID-19 on the global aviation industry and its many facets and disruptive innovations this crisis is bringing to the industry, triggering a new phase of development for air transportation. As a result, there has been increased attention on the green aviation industry using new sustainable fuels (including hydrogen). The aviation industry is also moving towards operating electric aircraft. The book emphasizes a new concept of air travel and an entirely new type of aircraft called eVTOL, which is to say - electric Vertical take-off and landing aircraft. This new reality is already taking place with the development of prototypes. However, the road to its implementation is full of challenges.The later part of the book focuses on how China has opened doors to the private aviation sector as the country foresees an enormous opportunity to push its internal economy and aviation industry further.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for every railway enthusiast.The history of Britain's railways is a long and fascinating one, filled with stories of grand endeavours, noted figures and record-breaking feats. Julian Holland brings together a unique miscellany of intriguing tales and engaging trivia the perfect collection for every railway enthusiast.Stories range from Bulleid's ''Chinese Laundries'', trainspotting trips in Wales and Scotland and Liverpool's Dockers' Umbrella'' to railway artists and clergy, a railway-owned airline and railways that were never built.Find out about The Royal Scot's 11,000-mile journey in the USA and Canada A narrow gauge island railway in the middle of the Bristol Channel How the London & South Western Railway saved the British Empire Mallard's unbeaten world speed record of 1938 How to fly by Great Western Railway from Cardiff to Plymouth The 75-mile network of narrow gauge railways on the Isle of Skye How another 4,500 miles of railway escaped closure by Dr BeechingATrade Review“If the author is Julian Holland, and the subject is railways, you know you’re going to be in for a treat” Cotswold Life

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Book SynopsisExplore Britain's remaining historic lines with railway expert Julian Holland. The essential guide to exploring Britain’s last remaining historic lines, Britain’s Heritage Railways is ideal for anyone planning or looking for a nostalgic railway trip. From bestselling railway author Julian Holland.Trade Review“If the author is Julian Holland, and the subject is railways, you know you’re going to be in for a treat” Cotswold Life

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Book SynopsisCelebrating 180 years of the iconic Cunard Line, the world’s most famous shipping company

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Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDIn this groundbreaking biography, T.J. Stiles tells the dramatic story of Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, the combative man and American icon who, through his genius and force of will, did more than perhaps any other individual to create modern capitalism. Meticulously researched and elegantly written, The First Tycoon describes an improbable life, from Vanderbilt’s humble birth during the presidency of George Washington to his death as one of the richest men in American history. In between we see how the Commodore helped to launch the transportation revolution, propel the Gold Rush, reshape Manhattan, and invent the modern corporation. Epic in its scope and success, the life of Vanderbilt is also the story of the rise of America itself.

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Book Synopsis***THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER, JANUARY 2019 - ''Be prepared put your life on hold'' for this unmissable thriller***Perfect for fans of THE OTHER WIFE, THE CATCH and THE OTHER PASSENGER.Meet Juliette. She''s intelligent, driven, committed - and in love.Juliette loves Nate.She will follow him anywhere. She''s even become a flightattendant for his airline, so she can keep a closer eye on him.They are meant to be.The fact that Nate broke up with her six months ago means nothing.Because Juliette has a plan to win him back.She is the perfect girlfriend.And she''ll make sure no one stops her fromgetting exactly what she wants.True love hurts, but Juliette knows it''s worth all the pain...''You don''t often come across a character who is both sociopathic and compelling. Buckle your seatbelts, you''re in for Trade ReviewLet this supremely enjoyable thriller whisk you up, up and away * Sunday Mirror *Be prepared to put your life on hold for The Perfect Girlfriend * Good Housekeeping *This debut novel is written with a gleeful zeal . . . Juliette is such a memorable, grippingly unpredictable character * Daily Express *A darkly comic tale of obsession, with a terrifically twisted heroine, Juliette * Best *You don't often come across a character who is both sociopathic and compelling. Buckle your seatbelts, you're in for a very bumpy ride . . . * Sunday Mirror *A brilliant example of how to master voice, and a protagonist, Juliette, who is terrifying! -- Ali Land, author of Good Me Bad MeSo addictive it should come with a warning -- Alice Feeney, author of Sometimes I LieOne of the best twisted narrators I've ever read. Perfect indeed! -- C.J. Tudor, author of The Chalk ManI genuinely couldn't put it down - Juliette is such a compelling character. Totally gripping and thrillingly different. I loved it -- Laura Marshall, author of Friend RequestBrilliant and terrifying -- Fiona Cummins, author of RattleThe perfect holiday read... Just watch out for the cabin crew! -- Holly Cave, author of The Memory ChamberBeautifully written, a compulsive read. Compelling from start to finish -- Amanda Robson, author of ObsessionThis debut is compelling * Red *An addictive psychological thriller . . . Unhinged * Culturefly *Chilling * Daily Express *Grabbed me and wouldn't let me go... Taut, funny and outrageous -- Isabel Costello, author of Paris Mon AmourBrilliant and completely terrifying * Jill Mansell *A terrifying and addictive tale of misguided love and laser-focussed revenge. I loved it! -- Kaira RoudaTwisted * Parade *

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Book SynopsisThe British Overseas Airways Corporation was the British state-owned airline created in 1940 by the merger of Imperial Airways and British Airways Ltd. This is a comprehensive and well-researched history of the company, from origin to closure.

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Book SynopsisObject Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. The shipping container is all around: whizzing by on the highway, trundling past on rails, unloading behind a big box store even as you shop there, clanking on the docks just out of sight. 90% of the goods and materials that move around the globe do so in shipping containers. It is an absolutely ubiquitous object, even if most of us have no direct contact with it. But what is this thing? Where has it been, and where is it going? Craig Martin's book illuminates the development of containerizationincluding design history, standardization, aesthetics, and a surprising speculative discussion of the futurity of shipping containers.Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.Trade ReviewCraig Martin has brought real love and insight to the logistical life of the shipping container. He reveals its role in the distributive space of extensive global networks and other dark places and their knotty politics, without ever losing track of our personal attachment and alienation to this box of ubiquity, this vessel of choreographed capitalism. Shipping Container is an efficient little package, calculating, brisk, economical, and yet, it is anything but a standardized account; it just sings. * Peter Adey, Professor of Human Geography, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK *Object Lessons’ describes themselves as ‘short, beautiful books,’ and to that, I'll say, amen. … [I]t is in this simplicity that we find insight and even beauty. Shipping Container by Craig Martin asks us to contemplate an object on which we depend to move 90 percent of what goes from point A to points B through Z on the globe, but also with which very few of us have had direct contact. If you read enough ‘Object Lessons’ books, you'll fill your head with plenty of trivia to amaze and annoy your friends and loved ones — caution recommended on pontificating on the objects surrounding you. More importantly, though, in the tradition of McPhee's Oranges, they inspire us to take a second look at parts of the everyday that we've taken for granted. These are not so much lessons about the objects themselves, but opportunities for self-reflection and storytelling. They remind us that we are surrounded by a wondrous world, as long as we care to look. * Chicago Tribune *Shipping Container discusses in detail the mechanics of this object. It broadens this out to reflect on the significance of design and the efficiencies of standardization. Verdict: Borrow. Shipping Container is impressive in the way it manages to spin an apparently dull object into intelligent and interesting explanations of design and commerce. * Book Riot *Table of Contents1. Introduction: Packaging Stuff 2. 20 x 40 x 8 feet: Design and Development of a Global Object 3. Twist Lock: Global Object of Capitalism 4. Breaking the Seal: Illicit Lives of the Container 5. Four Walls: Container Afterlives: 6. Conclusion: Global Object to Come Index

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Book SynopsisIt's impossible to tell the story of Court Line without telling that of Autair, founded by helicopter pioneer William 'Bill' Armstrong. Autair itself was an offshoot of his global helicopter operation, but Bill also had his finger in many aviation 'pies' including a multitude of operations in Africa, where so many aircraft and airlines were created, bought and sold with such prolificacy that even he could not remember the names and how many there were! There is also the background to Court Line's shipping concerns and the Caribbean operations of the hotel chains and regional airline Leeward Islands Air Transport which Court owned for a while. Covered in detail is the introduction, demonstration and use of the Lockheed TriStar wide-bodied airliner, the first of the type used in the Inclusive Tour business. Court Line Aviation and Tom Gullick's Clarksons Holidays brought to the forefront the concept of value-for-money Inclusive Tour holidays following the 'vertical integration' business model whereby owning and controlling each step of the holiday allowed the company to make a small profit at every stage. The orange, pink, turquoise and yellow jets brought flashes of colour to dreary British airports, and quickly streamed a multi-coloured rainbow across European skies to Mediterranean destinations and even further afield. Truly they did indeed put Colours in the Sky!

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Book SynopsisA new, comprehensive guide to motoring and transport museums offering a fresh conversation on their role and the portrayal of our motoring history. Written by a long-established motoring writer with wide experience of driving and the fettling of old cars all over the world. This new motor museum companion includes: British motoring and transport museums guide via descriptions and photographs. 90 British museums described. Comprehensive world motor museum listing: over 350 global museums cited. Out-takes from visits to selected overseas museums. Provides a glossary of old-car/motorcycle terms and types to assist the museum visitor and old car enthusiast. Discusses the museum culture and its new age. Visits to many museums by the author were self-funded: he paid his own way.

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Book SynopsisLove it or loathe it, Heathrow is the United Kingdom's largest and most important airport by a distance. It currently serves over 190 routes to more than 80 countries. Over 100 billion of imports and exports are handled every year, making it the UK's primary port by value. This fascinating book traces the often controversial development of the airport over the last 70 years from the most humble of beginnings. Thanks to the author's in-depth knowledge the arguments for and against the building of a third runway are thoroughly and objectively described. There have been, and indeed still are, those who advocate building a brand new hub airport for London but it is a fact that Heathrow has long been the cornerstone of the local economy, providing jobs for over 70,000 staff. This entertaining, controversial and superbly illustrated book is about much more than the bitter third runway battle. It contains many amusing anecdotes and a wealth of statistics that serve to make Heathrow such a key part of the country's infrastructure.

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