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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Oscar Munoz saved United Airlines. He wrote this book about the hard work, heart, and commitment of the people of the airline who wanted a leader to pull us together and fight for our shared future. Oscar healed deeply damaged morale on day one with a message of unity and hope, and I agree wholeheartedly with his recognition of my amazing colleagues. This is an incredibly inspiring story—and an instructional one for the kind of inclusive leadership we need to solve the biggest problems we face today.” — Sara Nelson, international president of the Association of Flight Attendants–CWA, AFL-CIO “Oscar Munoz shows the heart of a true leader in Turnaround Time, sharing how he overcame incredible challenges to revive the fortunes of a legendary airline. It’s a story about building a company culture based on values such as trust, empathy, humility, and authenticity, which can transform a business and the world.” — Marc Benioff, chair and CEO of Salesforce “Oscar led United to new heights by starting from the inside out: investing first in frontline employees to empower them to better serve customers and earn their trust. His approach of listening, learning, and taking action is an inspirational lesson for leaders of our modern institutions who must earn stakeholder trust through bold action.” — Richard Edelman, CEO of Edelman “Oscar is the epitome of compassion and lives a life of triumph over adversity. He’s traveled the world and inspired so many people as a dynamic, charismatic, and empathetic leader. His passion for sharing his heart transplant story and raising awareness about the signs of heart disease have encouraged people to understand their own risk factors. The lessons and wisdom Oscar imparts remind us of what matters most.” — Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association “In this compelling story of personal survival and corporate revival, Oscar Munoz poignantly reminds us that the most important leadership test remains as it’s ever been: uniting people behind a common mission. Oscar rallied the people of United with principles of leadership that are both timely and timeless.” — Safra Catz, CEO of Oracle Corporation “The stories offer an intimate look at what it’s like to run a large corporation, and Munoz’s praise of his former employees makes a strong case that workers are central to a company’s success. This solid memoir delivers the goods.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisPresents the basic concepts in the transportation and traffic operations field. This book contains chapters on "tools", covering topics such as graphical methods, optimization, probability, stochastic processes, statistics and simulation, which are complemented by application chapters on traffic dynamics, control, observation, and scheduled modes.Trade ReviewRod Troutbeck It is refreshing to have a text that provides a complete understanding of background material that enables the reader to establish new research on a firm foundation. Daganzo's book provides this understanding and gives new insights in to contemporary issues. This text is a must for researchers and engineers who want the 'best' start possible. It should be recommended reading for all senior classes in transportation and traffic operations. H. Michael Zhang, University of Iowa I used Professor Daganzo's book in my traffic systems course at the University of Iowa and plan to use it as a text for a first year graduate core course in transportation at the University of California at Davis. What I like most about the book are its logical clarity and emphasis on fundamental concepts and principles rather than pure techniques. The book also contains many refreshing ideas on traffic flow theory and anyone who reads this text, whether a new comer or an old timer of this field, should be able to benefit from Professor Daganzo's insights. Thanasis Ziliaskopoulos, Northwestern University This is a long overdue masterpiece that pragmatically balances theory and tools for traffic and transportation operations. In times of over-emphasis on technological advancements, Daganzo reminds us of the importance of basic theory in understanding and carrying out traffic and transportation operations. Chapter 4 is an excellent pedagogic treatise of traffic flow theory, nicely leading to traffic control in Chapter 5. These two chapters alone provide enough material for a class on traffic operations fundamentals. Chapter 6 is an ingenious presentation on observation and measurement methods for transportation systems. Daganzo's "building block" approach is successfully used for most of the topics covered, opening new ways for teaching transportation and traffic courses. The book is scholarly written, but it is still simple enough to be used by students and professionals entering the field.Table of ContentsPrefaceThe Time-Space Diagram Cumulative Plots Optimization Traffic Flow Theory Control Observation and Measurement Scheduled Transportation Systems References

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Book SynopsisPresents a balanced and representative overview of the major developments and trends in traffic and transport psychology. This book deals with driver performance and social factors. It presents arguments for integrated models, for alternative paradigms and for a blatant a theoretical approach to driver behaviour.Trade ReviewRaymond W. Novaco, University of California, Irvine many of the contributions are well composed. [Summala's paper is] incisive, engaging and informative ... [Mycock's paper] a good discussion of methodological issues ... an excellent contribution from Graham Grayson ... noteworthy contributions in other sections as well ... [provides] an ample record of contemporary research in driver performance psychology being conducted in European research departments. Transportation Research Part ATable of ContentsChapter headings: Psychology, Traffic and Transport. Models and Theories. Driver Performance and Workload. The Driver Environment: Intelligent Transport Systems. Individual Differences Driver Risk Taking and Motivation. Driver Attitudes. Driver Information and Training. Selection and Rehabilitation. Mobility and Car Usage.

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Book SynopsisInformation technology has transcended the borders of the individual firm. Rapid developments in information technology have many implications for the organisation and management of transport and logistics. This work presents 20 chapters that study applications of information systems to logistics and transportation systems.Trade ReviewMartin Christopher, Cranfield University Information systems have become the driving force for change in logistics and transportation. This book provides a guide and a blueprint for the significant transformations that are now underway in these important arenas. Dirk Goedhart, Philips International B.V This book covers many angles of information technology, well worthwhile to go through. I'm sure there is something that will trigger you towards the improvement you seek. Nathalie Fabbe-Costes, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven The combination of academicals' and professionals point of view and the reference to different kinds and different parts of logistics chains offer a really broad perspective that is very stimulating Amelia C. Regan This book's goal is to depict state-of-the-art information systems in logistics and transportation. It succeeds in presenting a set of well-written, interesting and largely well connected essays of broad interest. The book is divided into two parts. The papers in the first part will be of particular interest to those conducting research on information technology and logistics. The second part will appeal to academics and practitioners alike, and is well suited to assigned reading in many university courses. Information Systems in Logistics and Transportation makes many interesting points, and provides timely and forward-thinking examples of the state-of-the-art in information systems in logistics and transportation. Despite the short shelf life of books on this topic, this volume may be of interest for several years to come. Transportation Research Part ATable of ContentsForeward. Editorial. Introduction to information systems in logistics and transportation (B. Tilanus). Research Directions. Managing sustainable mobility: a conceptual framework (L. Sjostedt). Information technology and distribution strategy (A. Dubois, L-E. Gadde). Interoganizational logistics flexibility in marketing channels (A. Jensen). Quantifying transport quality in line-based road traffic (J. Hellgren, K. Lumsden). Reliability in supply-chains and the use of information technology: a geographical view (A. Larsson). A framework efficiency model for goods transportation: with an application to regional breakbulk distribution (A. Samuelsson, B. Tilanus). Information flows along integrated transport chains (J. Woxenius). Information as a value adder for the transport user (R. Polewa et al.). Information flows in logistics channels (T. Kanflo). Using DEA for decision support at combined transport terminals (S. Sjogren). Principles for the choice between routine maintenance and premaintenance in a network of public roads (G. Bergendahl et al.). Infrastructure integration and urban restructuring: a case for planning with a geographic information system (A. Forsstrom). Perspectives from Practice. Transport and logistic systems from Volvo's view (R. Svensson). SKF's European transport network: a case study (H. Lindeberg). Advanced logistics in Europe: the case of BTL group (B. Irestahl, T. Kanflo). Channel concept in a consolidation network (O. Hultkrantz et al.). Tracking and tracing at an international haulier: where are we now, and where do our customers want us to go? (G. Hoek, K. Hogberg). Harbour operations in a roll-on-roll-off service industry (C.-J. Lonntorp). Fully automatic scheduling methods (D. Wedelin). Optimisation of a generic multi-node transportation and information network (S. Andersson et al.). About the authors. Index of Keywords.

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Book SynopsisDocuments the theoretical foundations of travel choice modeling. Divided into three parts, Microeconomic Theory, Behavioral Decision Theory and Statistical Theory, this book extends approaches to travel choice modeling beyond the consumer theory developed in economics by applying theories from the fields of geography, psychology and statistics.Trade ReviewBertil Vihelmson a somewhat diverse but thoughtful reminder of the problematic theoretical assumptions of present travel forecasting. It sets out to introduce a descriptive psychological framework that may provide more realistic assumptions for modelling efforts. Geografiska Annaler John Dinwoodie, University of Plymouth, UK Heated musings over the strategists' classic tension between where we are now, and where we would like to be, have rarely failed to generate incisive and fruitful debate, and that is precisely what this volume offers. In a collection of over twenty commissioned offerings by contributors with glittering credentials, the theoretical foundations of travel choice modelling are not only well and truly shaken, tried and tested, but also tentatively relaid. Each one of these papers is worthy of serious and extended study, luring even casual or unenlightened readers into a deeper understanding of pertinent historical perspectives, whilst seductively proffering a change in the way ahead... Travel choice modelling is by nature multi-disciplinary...for those readers willing to learn from colleagues in proximate disciplines there is a wealth of new ideas and experience presented here, along with pointers to challenges where they might themselves make contributions in this field. This volume should provide both useful reviews of past practice and seminal accounts of future practice for many years hence. Journal of Transport Geography Lidia P. Kostyniuk, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute ...succeeds at examining the behavioural credibility of travel choice models ... does show that the field is heading in a positive direction. Transportation Research Part A Peter E. Tarlow Theoretical Foundations of Travel Choice Modeling is an excellent book for those interested in quantitative transportation theory, and how it integrates theoretical perspectives from psychology, social-psychology, sociology, and statistics. Annals of Tourism Vol 27, No 1Table of ContentsTheoretical foundations of travel choice modeling: an introduction (T. Garling et al.). Microeconomic Theory. Individual and collective decision making: application to travel choice (A. de Palma). Time and income in travel choice: towards a microeconomic activity-based theoretical framework (S.R. Jara-Diaz). Extending valuation to controlled value functions and non-uniform scaling with generalized unobserved variances (D.A. Hensher). The end of equilibrium (P. Goodwin). Microeconomic theory: a commentatory (S. Algers). Behavioral Decision Theory. The perspective from behavioural decision theory on modeling travel choice (O. Svenson). Travel choice in congestions: modeling and research needs (E. Stern). Bounded rationality in commuter decision dynamics: incorporating trip chaining in departure time and route switching decisions (H.S. Mahmassani, Rong-Chang Jou). Time in travel choice modeling: from relative obscurity to center stage (E.I. Pas). Two computational process models of activity-travel choice (Ryuichi Kitamura, Satoshi Fujii). Information representation for driver decision support systems (Mei-Po Kwan et al.). Can we ever obtain the data we would like to have? (K.W. Axhausen). Behavioral decision theory: problems and prospects (J. Polak). Statistical Theory. Measuring willingness-to-pay for transportation improvements (D. McFadden). A model of household choice of activity participation and mobility (T.F. Golob). Household travel surveys: new perspectives and old problems (P.R Stopher). Multiple imputation methodology for missing data, non-random response, and panel attritition (D. Brownstone). Forecasting demand for new travel alternatives (A. Daly, C. Rohr). Statistical theory: summary and future research possibilities (C. Bhat). Subject index. Name index.

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Book SynopsisAddresses rural transport policy issues in a comprehensive way. The aim of this book is not so much to provide answers to the various transport problems, but to provide a foundation for the formulation of ideas. It sets out to define the key transport issues involved in a rural context, and explores specific policies to deal with the issues.Trade ReviewGlenda Jackson CBE MP This book certainly addresses the most important aspects of the rural dimension of transport, and I am sure that it will make a significant contribution to the debate on rural transport policy. Stephen Essex, University of Plymouth Urban transport has dominated the research literature and the last major books on rural transport were written in the 1970s. This book therefore represents a long-awaited text, especially given the substantial changes in circumstances affecting rural transport during the 1980s and 1990s... a useful introduction and reference source for undergraduates studying transport and rural issues...a valuable addition to a neglected area and will appeal to students of transport, geography and planning. Journal of Transport GeographyTable of ContentsChapter headings and selected papers: Introduction. The reason for this book. What do we mean by rural? A typology of rural areas in the UK. Rural Travel Patterns and Behaviour. Household car ownership. Geographical aspects of rural trip making. Summary of travel behaviour in urban and rural areas. Mobility and Accessibility. Defining accessibility. Service provision levels in rural areas. Perspectives on mobility and accessibility in policy. Traffic Forecasts. National forecasts. Rural traffic forecasts. Trends affecting rural traffic levels. Transport and Rural Development. Introduction. Defining rural development. Transport and rural development: micro and macro perspectives. Environmental Issues. The meaning of environmental. The environmental effects of transport. The policy angle. Attitudes to Rural Transport Issues. Attitudes to car ownership and use. Attitudes to traffic and the environment. Attitudes among the transport profession. Policy Statements on Rural Transport. Rural transport policy as embodied in government policy documents. The views of interest groups. The Effects of National Policies on Rural Areas. Transport policies and their effect on different sections of the population. Road pricing. Graduated fuel pricing. Tools for Rural Transport. Community transport. Other improvements to public transport. Encouraging walking. Examples of Change: Demand Management and Transport Packages. Demand management. The package approach to funding. Strategies for Rural Transport Creating strategies. Strategies for rural transport. A Blueprint for Rural Transport Policy. The overall strategy. A sustainable future for rural transport. Further elements of the blueprint. Conclusions. Rural transport issues cannot be isolated. The importance of accessibility. The importance of itermodal thinking. Index.

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Book SynopsisExamines the changing regulatory climate for the liner shipping industry and explores managerial thinking about co-operation and competition within the industry. This book develops guiding principles for a common regulatory policy for liner shipping while proposing a framework for shipping managers to guide strategy formulation and implementation.Trade ReviewMichael Roe really useful for both academics and policy-makers ... develops a highly valuable set of guiding principles that are clearly useful for the industry and might even be acceptable to the regulators. ... The author's style and organisation of the work is excellent and despite its rather dull sounding topic, it is a thoroughly interesting book to read. ... wholly up to date, beautifully presented, delightfully written, combines theory and practice with ease and clarity and is thoroughly well argued. ... a very welcome addition to the literature. The author is to be congratulated on a text that is long overdue. Journal of Transport Geography Steven A. Bell Robustly bound with clear and informative tables and figures, and very well referenced, this book of 289 pages offers a logical and detailed examination of current strategic management issues in the liner shipping industry. It is aimed at current managers and regulators operating in the industry...due to the author's reliance on well-recognised economic models as the basis for analysis, it would be accessible to logistics and transport students, or others with an interest in the industry. ...Overall, this academic book is best suited to practitioners in the liner shipping industry, or people with a current interest in it, or a strong interest in developing one. Having read much of Mary Brooks' previous work, I am familiar with her detective-like research and eye for detail - this book does not disappoint. http://www.iolt.org.uk/library/BR2Nov01.htm Bernhard J. Abrahamsson (the author's)...intention is to put forth a view of liner regulation from a managerial perspective - and she is successful. She also provides, at the end, guidelines for achieving such a regulatory climate...It is clear that Professor Brooks knows the field and perhaps equally important, she has done a very good job in sharing her knowledge...the textual analysis is likely to be of lasting value. International Journal of Maritime Economics James R. Carman ...a tightly packed compendium of the liner shipping industry today. The author...is to be applauded for tackling and organizing the complexities of the subject matter. Brooks concludes her book with 15 policy proposals...the principles are wide ranging...They set an agenda that warrants much discussion. The author is to be complimented for her efforts to point a way, one that will hopefully stimulate the wide-ranging and necessary discussion. Journal of the Transportation Research Forum Evelyn Thomchick ...an excellent resource on the ocean liner industry. It is well written and extremely well documented...would certainly be appropriate in a graduate seminar on transportation or an upper-level undergraduate course on ocean shipping or management of transportation companies. Transportation JournalTable of ContentsChapter headings: Introduction to the Liner Shipping Industry and its Regulation. Literature and Theories on Firm Structure and Market Behaviour. The Strategies of Liner Companies. Keys to Successful Liner Strategy Implementation. Lessons from Other Industries: Railroads. Lessons from Other Industries: Airlines. Case Studies from the Liner Shipping Industry. Competition Issues in Liner Shipping. The Regulatory Dilemma: Seeking a Harmonized Regulatory Environment.

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Book SynopsisDiscusses transport systems and the implementation of related public policy - a relevant topic with contemporary traffic congestion, environmental intrusion, transport safety, and budget issues. This is a useful resource for both experienced researchers and those new to the field.Table of ContentsIntroduction; K.J. Button, D.A. HensherTransport planning; D. Banister Traffic reduction; P.B. Goodwin Equity versus efficiency in transport systems; C. Nash The concept of optimal transport systems; R. Vickerman The economics of transport networks; K.J. Button Traffic congestion and congestion pricing; R. Lindsey, E. Verhoef Modal diversion; D.A. Hensher Induced travel and user benefits: clarifying definitions and measurement for urban road infrastructure; P.W. Abelson, D.A. Hensher Cost-benefit analysis in transport; P. Mackie, J. Nellthorp Transport subsidies; W. Rothengatter Transportation demand management; J.L. Gifford, O.J. Stalebrink Infrastructure capacity; T.R. Lakshmanan, W.P. Anderson Transport safety; I. Savage Environmental protection; E. Quinet, D. Sperling Transportation and economic development; K. Haynes, K.J. Button Bus services: deregulation and privatisation (lessons for third world cities); A. Armstrong-Wright Transportation in sparsely populated regions; A.E. Andersson Biking and walking: the position of non-motorized transport modes in transport systems; P. Rietveld Traffic calming; R. Brindle Specialized transport; D. Gillingwater, N. Tyler Women and travel; L.A. Schintler Cross-border traffic; K.J. Button Parking and traffic control; W. Young Road vehicle design standards; M.C. Case, M.G. Lay Junction design; R.N. Bird High-occupancy routes and truck lanes; D. Pitfield, R. Watson Urban traffic flow; A.D. May Traffic flow control; L.A. Schintler Traffic control devices and management; K.J. Button Intelligent transport systems; M.A.P. Taylor Transportation information systems; B. Benson Route guidance systems; D. Nelson, P.J. Tarnoff Modeling traffic signal control; M. Smith et al. Railway scheduling; R. Watson Public transport scheduling; A. Ceder Seaport terminal management; B. Thomas Air traffic control systems; G.L. Donohue Airport slot controls; A.M. Khan

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Book SynopsisThese papers discuss how transport paradigms have evolved over the past decade. They show how to translate the understanding of the social and cultural elements of increased transportation of goods and people into more effective and less harmful transport strategies.Trade Review"Overall this book does not - nor does it even attempt to - provide the holy grail that is the answer of how one implements sustainable transport policy on the ground ... It does, though, contribute further ideas on a number of general and more specific policy areas and for this reason it is worth a look." Local Transport Today, July 2003. "The book makes useful contributions to the debate, some by well-known authors in the field. Whilst, it would have been very demanding to provide all the answers of how to delivery sustainable transport, this book provokes debate." The Transport Geography, Vol 30, No 2, Summer 2003.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Morphing mobility - a methodological critique; A. RootGlobalisation, Markets and Policy - the Need for New Paradigms; Transport, modernity and globalisation; C. McKenzie Limits of economics; K.H. Schaeffer & E. Sclar If public transport is the answer, what is the question?; K. Hamilton Post-Modernity and Reflexivity; Reflexivity in transport studies; T. Turrentine Moblising the mobile: the political inclusion of the transport user; S. McDonald-Walker Identity, lifestyle and the gaming interview; T. Turrentine Cultural Studies; The automobile era: a cultural analysis; K.H. Schaeffer & E. Sclar Ethnography of motor-bike boys; P. Willis The effects of different localities on children's play and development; M. Huttenmoser New Dimensions in Mobility Discourses; What is transport social exclusion?; J. Solomon Westernising travel policy: rickshaw pullers in Calcutta; J. Whitelegg et al. The city and the car; M. Sheller, J. Urry

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Book SynopsisThe damaging environmental impact of urban transport is a worsening global problem that needs to be tackled with local solutions. This book was commissioned with the aim of helping to develop those solutions by sharing experience from around the world.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Overview of Urban Transport and the Environment. (Hideo Nakamura et al.). Development of Motorised Society. (Hideo Nakamura). Environmental Problems caused by Urban Transport. (Hideo Nakamura). Global Environmental Problems. (Hideo Nakamura). The Urban Transport System. (G. Giuliano). Introduction. (G. Giuliano). Trends in Motorisation. (G. Giuliano). Travel patterns. (G. Giuliano). Urban Structure: Decentralisation and Urban Transport. (G. Giuliano). Urban Transport in Developing Countries. (D. Sperling). Conclusion. (G. Giuliano). Environmental Impacts Due to Urban Transport. (D. Sperling). Introduction. (Shinya Hanaoka, Akira Okada). Source of Emissions. (Shinya Hanaoka, Masaharu Yagishita). Local Air Environment. (Shinya Hanaoka, Masaharu Yagishita). Local Air Quality and Transport in Different Cities. (Yoshikuni Kobayashi, Hideo Nakamura). Global Warming. (D. Sperling). Noise. (W. Schade). Transport and Land Use Instruments for a Better Environment. (A. D. May). Introduction. (A. D. May). Problems, Objectives and Strategies. (A. D. May). Classification of Policy Instruments. (A. D. May). The Performance of Different Types of Policy Instrument. (A. D. May). Technological Countermeasures for Gas Emissions. (Makoto Okazaki, D. Sperling). Overall Contribution to Strategies and Objectives. (A. D. May). Responsibilities and Barriers. (A. D. May). Integrated Strategies. (A. D. May). The Use of Causal Loop Diagrams to Determine the Most Appropriate Instruments. (Hirokazu Kato). Transport-Environment Issues and Countermeasures in Various Metropolises. (Kazuaki Miyamoto). Introduction. (Kazuaki Miyamoto). Berlin. (W. Schade). Budapest. (B. Horvatth, J. Monigl). Istanbul. (H. GerHek). Lyon. (D. Mignot, J-P. Nicolas). Nottingham. (B. James). Rome. (A. N. Musso). Cairo. (A. S. Huzayyin, O. Osman). Los Angeles. (Hanh Dam Le). Bogotao. (J-M. Cusset). Curitiba. (Fumihiko Nakamura). Mexico City. (A. Paez). Santiago. (F. J. Martinez, R. Quijada). Nagoya. (Hirokazu Kato). Adelaide. (M. A. P. Taylor and R. Zito). Bangkok. (Yordphol Tanaboriboon). Dalian. (Zhongzhen Yang). Hanoi. (J-M. Cusset). Kathmandu. (Surya Raj Acharya). Manila. (K. N. Vergel). Seoul. (Sungwon Lee). Singapore. (M. A. Aziz, Tien Fang Fwa). Political Climate for Environmental Policies and Proposals for International Mechanism. (W. Rothengatter). Introduction. (Yoshitsugu Hayashi). Typical Political Trends Relating to Transport Environment Policies. (Yoshitsugu Hayashi, Hirokazu Kato). Direction of Ecological Transport Strategy in Developed Countries. (W. Rothengatter). Environmental Policies in Developing Countries. (D. Sperling). Political Climate for Environmental Policies and International Funding Measures. (Yoshitsugu Hayashi, Hirokazu Kato). Appendix. References. Index. Abbreviations.

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Book SynopsisShows the inter-relationships between transport and land use planning, emphasising the nature of their integration, and showing benefits of integration. This book demonstrates research findings and draws conclusions for application to policy and practice.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Land Use and Transport: The Context. Themes and Relationships. Achieving Sustainable Cities with Integrated Land Use and Transport Strategies. Planning Urban Structures for Sustainable Transport. Promoting Cycling for Public Health. A Land-Use - Transport Vision. Integrated Strategies for Sustainable Urban Development. Urban Sprawl and Transport. Assessing Life Quality in Transport Planning and Urban Design. Assessing and Mapping Urban Freight Distribution Initiatives. Arterial Streets: Towards an Integrated Approach. Promotion of Walking: A Complex Interdisciplinary Task. Software for Assessing Environmental Effects of Policies. Improving Decision-Making for Sustainable Urban Transport. Lessons for Policy. A Research Agenda. Prelims.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart A: Fundamentals of Structural Analysis Section A1: Elasticity 1. Basic elasticity 2. Two-dimensional problems in elasticity 3. Torsion of solid sections Section A2: Virtual work, energy, and matrix methods 4. Virtual work and energy methods 5. Energy methods 6. Matrix methods Section A3: Thin plate theory 7. Bending of thin plates Section A4: Structural instability 8. Columns 9. Thin plates Section A5: Vibration of structures 10. Structural vibration Part B: Analysis of Aircraft Structures Section B1: Principles of stressed skin construction 11. Materials 12. Structural components of aircraft Section B2: Airworthiness and airframe loads 13. Airworthiness 14. Airframe loads 15. Fatigue Section B3: Bending, shear and torsion of thin-walled beams 16. Bending of open and closed, thin-walled beams 17. Shear of beams 18. Torsion of beams 19. Combined open and closed section beams 20. Structural idealization Section B4: Stress analysis of aircraft components 21. Wing spars and box beams 22. Fuselages 23. Wings 24. Fuselage frames and wing ribs 25. Laminated composite structures Section B5: Structural and loading discontinuities 26. Closed section beams 27. Open section beams Section B6: Introduction to aeroelasticity 28. Wing problems

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Book SynopsisAn entertaining account of the rise and fall of the Saturn plant, built by General Motors in Tennessee to produce an entirely new car that would reinvent the way American companies manufactured automobiles.Trade Review'A wide-ranging and ultimately diffuse reconstruction of how General Motors managed to launch a breakthrough line of popularly priced small passenger cars under the Saturn aegis at a time when the parent organization was experiencing convulsive financial, governance, and sales difficulties ... tellingly detailed in many respects.' Kirkus Reviews`a provocative and insightful book ... If you are interested in the process of change in the '90s, the so-called paradigm shift, In the Rings of Saturn is must reading.' David E. Cole, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute`the most complete history of Saturn to date, covering the period from the original planning to Saturn's successful entry in to the highly competitive marketplace. The author does a fine job of detailing the many problems surrounding the start-up of the Saturn complex.' Donald F. Ephlin, Sloan School of Management`a fascinating study that offers a rare look at how corporate America and the American South forged a new chapter in automotive history.' William Ferris, Co-Editor, Encyclopedia of Southern Culture`a rich and detiled assessment' Mark B. Lapping, author of Rural Planning and Development in the United States

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Book SynopsisDrive the streets of Nairobi and you are sure to see many matatus colorful minibuses that transport huge numbers of people around the city. Once ramshackle affairs held together with duct tape and wire, matatus today are name-brand vehicles maxed out with aftermarket detailing. They can be stately black or come in extravagant colors, sporting names, slogans, or entire tableaus, with airbrushed portraits of everyone from Kanye West to Barack Obama, of athletes, movie stars, or the most famous face of all: Jesus Christ. In this richly interdisciplinary book, Kenda Mutongi explores the history of the matatu from the 1960s to the present. As Mutongi shows, matatus offer a window onto many socioeconomic and political facets of late-twentieth-century Africa. In their diversity of idiosyncratic designs they express multiple and divergent aspects of Kenyan life including rapid urbanization, organized crime, entrepreneurship, social insecurity, the transition to democracy, chaos and congestion,

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Book SynopsisAfter explaining how miscommunication has led to dozens of aircraft disasters, the author proposes innovative solutions for prevention - such as a visual communication system and a computerized voice mechanism to help clear up confusing language.

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Book SynopsisDrive the streets of Nairobi and you are sure to see many matatus colorful minibuses that transport huge numbers of people around the city. Once ramshackle affairs held together with duct tape and wire, matatus today are name-brand vehicles maxed out with aftermarket detailing. They can be stately black or come in extravagant colors, sporting names, slogans, or entire tableaus, with airbrushed portraits of everyone from Kanye West to Barack Obama, of athletes, movie stars, or the most famous face of all: Jesus Christ. In this richly interdisciplinary book, Kenda Mutongi explores the history of the matatu from the 1960s to the present. As Mutongi shows, matatus offer a window onto many socioeconomic and political facets of late-twentieth-century Africa. In their diversity of idiosyncratic designs they express multiple and divergent aspects of Kenyan life including rapid urbanization, organized crime, entrepreneurship, social insecurity, the transition to democracy, chaos and congestion,

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Book SynopsisAn account of the rise, decline and rebirth of railroads in the USA, tracing their history from their beginnings to the modern revitalized industry of the 1990s. This survey describes the growth of the railroads' monopoly, their part in the Civil War and the two World Wars, and their later decline.

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Book SynopsisJames Clay Moltz explores efforts by China, Japan, India, South Korea, and ten other countries to boost their civil, commercial, and, in some cases, military profiles in orbit. He investigates these nations’ divergent goals and their tendency to focus on national solutions rather than on regionwide cooperation and multilateral initiatives.Trade ReviewClay Moltz's masterful survey of rapidly developing Asian space programs sheds new light on the complex economic, military, and political forces driving them. The significance of Asian space efforts extends beyond immediate technical and scientific achievements and foreshadows the future of international cooperation and competition across the Asia-Pacific region. -- Scott Pace, director, Space Policy Institute, George Washington University Asian states are latecomers to space, yet their collective choices will shape the space environment in the twenty-first century. Clay Moltz has written a theoretically informed, comparative book that expertly analyzes the strategic, economic, and domestic factors driving Asian states into space. He highlights the national and regional dynamics that are making space an increasingly 'congested, contested, and competitive environment,' but also identifies common interests and incentives that could support more cooperative outcomes. A must-read for space experts and Asia specialists alike. -- Phillip C. Saunders, National Defense University, coauthor of The Paradox of Power: Sino-American Strategic Restraint in an Era of Vulnerability As humankind enters a new and more globalized spacefaring era, many hope outer space can become a commons for cooperation. Yet Asian space powers risk a more divisive and destabilizing prospect: an Asian space race. In this exceptional book, Clay Moltz provides the best read available to describe and explain the remarkably dynamic, increasingly crowded, and troublingly competitive field of Asian civil, commercial, and military space activity and presents a range of well-reasoned policy prescriptions for a stronger and more effective regime for space security among Asian powers and their neighbors, especially the United States. -- Bates Gill, director, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), and coeditor of Governing the Bomb: Civilian Control and Democratic Accountability of Nuclear Weapons Serious followers of space technology and politics will find his analysis invaluably informative. Booklist Offering readers unfamiliar with international space politics an alarming picture of the hidden but turbulent developments in Asia, this book is recommended for serious readers in international relations and policymaking.Library Journal Library Journal Moltz deftly melds technological expertise with history and political analysis. -- Andrew J. Nathan Foreign Affairs ...the book should be on the 'must-read' list of senior and mid-level officer education programs...a highly useful primer on the nexus of space technology and geopolitics. -- Lieutenant Colonel Brian Hanley, U.S. Air Force (retired) Proceedings This articulate, comprehensive book provides illuminating insight into a region on the space-power fast track. -- Col Richard B. Van Hook, USAF Air Force Research Institute Book Reviews Asia's Space Race gives readers a succinct overview of a substantial amount of consequential material, especially trends in space...Moltz's book is a must-read for those who need to quickly get smart on the subject of space. -- Joan Johnson-Freese Nonproliferation Review ...a valuable resource both for readers new to the field of Asian space policy and to those seeking a comparative analysis of individual national programmes. -- Columba Peoples Space Policy His thoughtful examination exposes how economic and political competition among Asian nations has released new 'forces that have made space a very different and more complicated environment than it was during the cold war' -- James Matray H-Diplo ...important analysis, well designed for classroom use and also for general readers. -- Roger D. Launius Quest This book is unique for telling the story of the race from a comparative perspective. SurvivalTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction. Asia's New Presence in Space 1. Asian Space Developments: Motivations and Trends 2. The Japanese Space Program: Moving Toward "Normalcy" 3. The Chinese Space Program: From Turbulent Past to Promising Future 4. The Indian Space Program: Rising to a Challenge 5. The South Korean Space Program: Emerging from Dependency 6. Emerging Asian Space Programs: Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, North Korea, Pakistan, The Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam 7. Asia's Space Race: Implications for Regional and Global Policy Notes Index

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Book SynopsisJames Clay Moltz explores efforts by China, Japan, India, South Korea, and ten other countries to boost their civil, commercial, and, in some cases, military profiles in orbit. He investigates these nations’ divergent goals and their tendency to focus on national solutions rather than on regionwide cooperation and multilateral initiatives.Trade ReviewClay Moltz's masterful survey of rapidly developing Asian space programs sheds new light on the complex economic, military, and political forces driving them. The significance of Asian space efforts extends beyond immediate technical and scientific achievements and foreshadows the future of international cooperation and competition across the Asia-Pacific region. -- Scott Pace, director, Space Policy Institute, George Washington University Asian states are latecomers to space, yet their collective choices will shape the space environment in the twenty-first century. Clay Moltz has written a theoretically informed, comparative book that expertly analyzes the strategic, economic, and domestic factors driving Asian states into space. He highlights the national and regional dynamics that are making space an increasingly 'congested, contested, and competitive environment,' but also identifies common interests and incentives that could support more cooperative outcomes. A must-read for space experts and Asia specialists alike. -- Phillip C. Saunders, National Defense University, coauthor of The Paradox of Power: Sino-American Strategic Restraint in an Era of Vulnerability As humankind enters a new and more globalized spacefaring era, many hope outer space can become a commons for cooperation. Yet Asian space powers risk a more divisive and destabilizing prospect: an Asian space race. In this exceptional book, Clay Moltz provides the best read available to describe and explain the remarkably dynamic, increasingly crowded, and troublingly competitive field of Asian civil, commercial, and military space activity and presents a range of well-reasoned policy prescriptions for a stronger and more effective regime for space security among Asian powers and their neighbors, especially the United States. -- Bates Gill, director, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), and coeditor of Governing the Bomb: Civilian Control and Democratic Accountability of Nuclear Weapons Serious followers of space technology and politics will find his analysis invaluably informative. Booklist Offering readers unfamiliar with international space politics an alarming picture of the hidden but turbulent developments in Asia, this book is recommended for serious readers in international relations and policymaking.Library Journal Library Journal Moltz deftly melds technological expertise with history and political analysis. -- Andrew J. Nathan Foreign Affairs ...the book should be on the 'must-read' list of senior and mid-level officer education programs...a highly useful primer on the nexus of space technology and geopolitics. -- Lieutenant Colonel Brian Hanley, U.S. Air Force (retired) Proceedings This articulate, comprehensive book provides illuminating insight into a region on the space-power fast track. -- Col Richard B. Van Hook, USAF Air Force Research Institute Book Reviews Asia's Space Race gives readers a succinct overview of a substantial amount of consequential material, especially trends in space...Moltz's book is a must-read for those who need to quickly get smart on the subject of space. -- Joan Johnson-Freese Nonproliferation Review ...a valuable resource both for readers new to the field of Asian space policy and to those seeking a comparative analysis of individual national programmes. -- Columba Peoples Space Policy His thoughtful examination exposes how economic and political competition among Asian nations has released new 'forces that have made space a very different and more complicated environment than it was during the cold war' -- James Matray H-Diplo ...important analysis, well designed for classroom use and also for general readers. -- Roger D. Launius Quest This book is unique for telling the story of the race from a comparative perspective. SurvivalTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction. Asia's New Presence in Space1. Asian Space Developments: Motivations and Trends2. The Japanese Space Program: Moving Toward "Normalcy"3. The Chinese Space Program: From Turbulent Past to Promising Future4. The Indian Space Program: Rising to a Challenge5. The South Korean Space Program: Emerging from Dependency6. Emerging Asian Space Programs: Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, North Korea, Pakistan, The Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam7. Asia's Space Race: Implications for Regional and Global PolicyNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisHow activists in the African diaspora formed a black merchant marine, building the foundation for a black nation-stateTrade Review"A fine addition to the field of diaspora studies and a necessary read for those interested in developing their knowledge of Garvey and the UNIA."--The Historian"An important contribution to our knowledge of diasporas, resistance, and the fascinating confluence of events that resulted in Marcus Garvey's appearance on the stage of history."--Journal of American Ethnic History"Bandele's work is a blast of fresh air, grounded in empirical evidence and clearly written. Black Star makes an original and important contribution to several areas of scholarship, including black studies and political science."--Sundiata Keita Cha-Jua, author of America's First Black Town, Brooklyn, Illinois, 1830-1915"A welcome addition to the growing field of African diaspora studies. Bandele's conclusions are multi-textured and well argued, and she breaks new ground by establishing a framework for analyzing, defining, and testing this often illusive concept."--Irma Watkins-Owens, author of Blood Relations: Caribbean Immigrants and the Harlem Community, 1900-1930

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Book SynopsisBranch Line Empires offers a thorough and captivating analysis of how a changing world turned competition into cooperation between two railroad industry titansthe Pennsylvania and the New York Central railroads.Trade ReviewAn absorbing, well-written account, which will appeal to American history scholars and railroad enthusiasts. . . . Recommended. * Choice *The book is a most welcome and worthy addition to the literature of Pennsylvania's rich railroading heritage. * Pennsylvania Heritage *Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Switchbacks and Rattlesnakes: The Bellefonte and Snow Shoe Railroad2. Moshannon's Black Gold: The Tyrone and Clearfield Railroad3. The PRR Tightens Its Grip: The Bald Eagle Valley Railroad4. Forever Divided: The Lewisburg and Tyrone Railroad5. Uniting the Branch Lines: The PRR's Tyrone Division6. Breaking the Monopoly: Beech Creek Railroad/New York Central 7. Nittany Valley Short Lines: Bellefonte Central Railroad/Central Railroad of Pennsylvania/Nittany Valley Railroad8. Railroads at High Tide9. The Tide Recedes: Passenger Service10. The Pennsylvania and the New York Central on the Plateau, 1918-196811. Railroading in the Valleys, 1918-196812. Empires Dismantled: Penn Central and BeyondIndex

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Book SynopsisIn John W. Barriger III: Railroad Legend, historian H. Roger Grant details the fascinating life and impact of a transportation tycoon and "doctor of sick railroads" and his role in transforming the transportation industry.Trade Review"In this volume, noted author and historian H. Roger Grant traces the interesting life and 50-plus-year career of John W. Barriger III, known in some circles as the "doctor of sick railroads." * The Michigan Railfan *Thanks to Roger Grant's latest book, Barriger and his amazing legacy endures, waiting to be rediscovered by a new generation of readers. Trust me, you'll learn a lot. * Classic Trains *Grant tells the story of this visionary leader quite well. Readers will find in his biography an extraordinary tale of the travails of twentieth-century railroading through the career of this one man. * The Annals of Iowa *H. Roger Grant's biography, John W. Barriger III, offers a new and much needed perspective on this prominent individual. Grant brings together an overview of Barriger's carrer developments with an appropriate balance of insights into his early life and introduction to railraods. -- Thomas C. Cornillie * Journal of Transport History *Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Early Life and Career2. Government Man3. Monon4. Transition Years5. Pittsburgh and Lake Erie6. Missouri, Kansas and Texas7. More RetirementsEpilogue

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Book Synopsis1) Behind the scenes look at the railroad industry from an industry insider. 2) Features stories and history of railroad owners, conductors, and others throughout the past four decades. 3) Author is very well known in the railroad industry and is interested in events. 4) Railroad memoirs have sold well for IUP.Trade ReviewLast Train to Texas depicts modern railroading, warts and all, though a fascinating amalgam of stories. Readers finish understanding Frailey's love of railroading because of the breadth of his narratives. -- Mark Lardas * The Daily News Galveston *...a terrific read, a collection of short, snappy essays that mirror Fred's ceaseless curiosity about not only the business of railroading, but more importantly its people. -- Kevin Keefe * Trains Magazine *This book is more than just about a rail line re-birth in Nowheresville, Texas. Rather, it is an outstanding anthology of 46 short stores compiled by Fred Frailey recounting his rail adventures over the past four decades. The author's writing style is contemporary, straightforward, and entertaining with its clever wit. -- David J Mrozek * The Michigan Railfan *"...this book is a pleasent diversion, perfect for pool-side reading. Longtime followers of Fred W. Frailey will want to read this book." -- Bill Hough * The NRHS Bulletin *Table of ContentsForeword by Thomas G. HobackPart I: Running the Railroads1. President Carter to the Rescue2. The Man You Never Wanted to Cross3. Watch Rob Run4. Thinking Outside the Container5. The World According to Mcclellan6. The Saga of 'Pisser Bill'7. A Man in Full8. Mike Haverty's Long Shadow9. How to Go Boots Up in Railroading10. The Battles of Powder River11. When Lou Menk Saved a Zephyr12. Inside the Mind of Michael Ward13. The Legacy of Hunter Harrison14. A Battle for Supremacy in the WestPart II: Travels around Trains15. The Cocoon of a Long-Distance Train16. No Place for Man or Beast . . . or Train17. The Ladies from Cork Are Aghast18. Crossing the Country in a Blur19. Ode to a Coach Yard20. By Train to the End of the Earth21. Pencil-Whipping Train 10122. I Plead the Fifth23. My Prestigious Experience24. The Late, Late Train25. The Train to Cordoba26. You Gotta Love the Soo Line27. New York City, Then28. New York City, Now29. Best Little Railroad in Effingham30. Last Train to Texas31. Railroading in a Fiery Furnace32. Night Train to NowherePart III: Kicking the Train Down the Tracks33. Miss Katy's Funny Pieces of Paper34. Moments I'd Rather Forget35. The Timeless Clovis Sub36. What's the Matter with Florida?37. The Brain Drain38. A Little Drawbridge that Couldn't39. That Commodore Vanderbilt Feeling40. The Ageless World of Stan Kistler41. Saturday Night Fever42. Who Really Saved Illinois Central43. Why You May Yet Read by Candlelight44. 14th Street at Night45. The Wreck of Old 5446. The Mother of All Traffic Jams

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Book SynopsisIntrigue, greed, lust for power, boardroom battles, and takeover warsTrade ReviewThe Men Who Loved Trains is a riveting morality story of intrigues, boardroom battles, corporate takeovers, and secret cabals aiming for control of a large part of America's transport system. A rare behind-the-scenes story of an epic battle over power and personal gain. * Marshall Loeb, columnist for Dow Jones's MoneyWatch and former editor of Fortune and Money magazines *The men who loved trains deserve a writer who loves them as well. This excellent book is a perfect match of subject and author. -- Carol Loomis * Fortune *This absorbing book takes you on an entertaining ride through the train wars of the last 30 years. It is filled with intrigue and backbiting in the executive suites and with stories of how the railroaders got away with unbelievable waste—until it all caught up with them. -- William Neikirk * Chicago Tribune *This fascinating volume by Rush Loving details the painful re-shaping process that the railroads in the northeast underwent over the past four decades. -- David J. Mrozek * Michigan Railfan *Table of ContentsPreface1. The Forrest Gump of Railroading2. Meeting the Blue-Eyed Jew from Minnesota3. A Cabal at the Greenbrier4. The Portly Virginia Gentleman5. An Eleventh Hour Surprise6. "Where the Hell Is Harrisburg?"7. Cooking the Books8. "That Telephone Man"9. The Granddaddy of Enron10. Some High Society Sex11. "They Are Going to Run Out of Cash"12. The Scandals Unfold13. Booted Off the Property14. A School Band on the Railroad Tracks15. The Unsinkable Chief Wawatam16. Donning the Mantle of Moses17. Merging Railroads over Bourbon18. Selling the Shiny Silver Sphere19. "God Save Me from the Planners and Thinkers!"20. Son of Penn Central21. "Why the Hell Do We Need Four Tracks Out Here?"22. Girding for Battle23. "We Will Fight with Every Means at Our Disposal"24. John Snow, CEO25. A Catalog of Blunders26. "I Think We Want to Be Seen as Somewhat Crazy"27. In the Betrayal Suite28. The Day the Horse Fell DownIndex

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Book SynopsisHow New York City subways signage evolved from a “visual mess” to a uniform system with Helvetica triumphant.For years, the signs in the New York City subway system were a bewildering hodge-podge of lettering styles, sizes, shapes, materials, colors, and messages. The original mosaics (dating from as early as 1904), displaying a variety of serif and sans serif letters and decorative elements, were supplemented by signs in terracotta and cut stone. Over the years, enamel signs identifying stations and warning riders not to spit, smoke, or cross the tracks were added to the mix. Efforts to untangle this visual mess began in the mid-1960s, when the city transit authority hired the design firm Unimark International to create a clear and consistent sign system. We can see the results today in the white-on-black signs throughout the subway system, displaying station names, directions, and instructions in crisp Helvetica. This book tells the story of how typographic orde

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Book SynopsisOne of the most successful public relations campaigns in history, featuring heroic astronauts, press-savvy rocket scientists, enthusiastic reporters, deep-pocketed defense contractors, and Tang.In July 1969, ninety-four percent of American televisions were tuned to coverage of Apollo 11's mission to the moon. How did space exploration, once the purview of rocket scientists, reach a larger audience than My Three Sons? Why did a government program whose standard operating procedure had been secrecy turn its greatest achievement into a communal experience? In Marketing the Moon, David Meerman Scott and Richard Jurek tell the story of one of the most successful marketing and public relations campaigns in history: the selling of the Apollo program. Primed by science fiction, magazine articles, and appearances by Wernher von Braun on the “Tomorrowland” segments of the Disneyland prime time television show, Americans were a receptive audience

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Book SynopsisThe result of an eight-year, international research study, this volume examines the methods used to promote occupational safety and health in the automotive industries of the United States, West Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Kenya.Table of ContentsIntroduction Worker Safety and Health in the United States Worker Safety and Health in the U.S. Auto Industry Occupational Safety and Health in Five Countries National Work Injury Statistics and Their Economic/Socio-Political Construction Worker Safety and Health in Company X Worker Safety and Health in Company Y Worker Safety and Health in Company Z Conclusions/Recommendations Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisGrounded in history and case law, Last Train to Auschwitz traces the SNCF's journey toward accountability in France and the United States, culminating in a multimillion-dollar settlement paid by the French government on behalf of the railways.Trade ReviewAn excellent, well-written, original contribution to a growing field of business and human rights. Last Train to Auschwitz engagingly weaves together victims' narratives and historical and legal archives to provide a compelling contribution to the study of corporate accountability and transitional justice."" - Leigh Payne, University of Oxford ""A pathbreaking book on Holocaust memory. Setting the SNCF struggle with its past into a transatlantic exchange, Federman has written an integrated history of an unfinished controversy that has already lasted more than thirty years. An important work for understanding the role of businesses in transitional justice."" - Jean-Marc Dreyfus, University of Manchester

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Book SynopsisEver get the feeling that things are falling apart? You''re not alone. From bad banks to global warming it can all look hopeless, but what if everything could turn out, well, even better than before? What if the only thing holding us back is a lack of imagination and a surplus of old orthodoxies? In fascinating and iconoclastic detail - on everything from the cash in your pocket to the food on your plate and the shape of our working lives - Cancel the Apocalypse describes how the relentless race for economic growth is not always one worth winning, how excessive materialism has come at a terrible cost to our environment, and hasn''t even made us any happier in the process. Simms believes passionately in the human capacity for change, and shows how the good life remains in our grasp. While global warming and financial meltdown might feel like modern day horsemen of the apocalypse, Simms shows how such end of the world scenarios offer us the chance for a new beg

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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 environmental and human costs of marine accidents are high, and risks are considerable. At the same time, expectations from society for the safety of maritime transportation, like most other activities, increase continuously. To meet these expectations, systematic methods for understanding and managing the risks in a cost-efficient manner are needed. This book provides readers with an understanding of how to approach this problem.Firmly set within the context of the maritime industry, systematic methods for safety management and risk assessment are described. The legal framework and the risk picture within the maritime industry provide necessary context. Safety management is a continuous and wide-ranging process, with a set of methods and tools to support the process. The book provides guidance on how to approach safety management, with many examples from the maritime industry to illustrate practical use.This extensively revised new edition addresses the needs of sTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. The risk picture 3. Terminology 4. Stakeholders, rules and regulations 5. Safety management system 6. Risk acceptance 7. Human and organizational factors 8. Risk analysis methods 9. Measuring risk 10. Methods for navigational risk analysis 11. Human reliability analysis 12. Formal safety assessment 13. Security 14. Accident data 15. Risk reduction measures 16. Emergency preparedness and response 17. Risk-based design 18. Monitoring risk level 19. Learning from accidents and incidents

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Book SynopsisWritten by a range of international industry practitioners, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the essence and nature of airline operations in terms of an operational and regulatory framework, the myriad of planning activities leading up to the current day, and the nature of intense activity that typifies both normal and disrupted airline operations. The first part outlines the importance of the regulatory framework underpinning airline operations, exploring how airlines structure themselves in terms of network and business model. The second part draws attention to the operational environment, explaining the framework of the air traffic system and processes instigated by operational departments within airlines. The third part presents a comprehensive breakdown of the activities that occur on the actual operating day. The fourth part provides an eye-opener into events that typically go wrong on the operating day and then the means by which airlines try to mitigate these problems. Finally, a glimpse is provided of future systems, processes, and technologies likely to be significant in airline operations. Airline Operations: A Practical Guide offers valuable knowledge to industry and academia alike by providing readers with a well-informed and interesting dialogue on critical functions that occur every day within airlines.Table of ContentsPart I Planning for Products and Customers *John M. C. King *Chapter 1 Regulatory Framework *Ron Bartsch *Chapter 2 Market, Product and Customer *Rodney Williams *Chapter 3 Business Strategy and Airline Models for Operating Managers *John M. C. King *Chapter 4 Network Design Strategies *Markus Franke *Chapter 5 Customer Points of Contact *Gary Parker *Chapter 6 Airport Infrastructure *Christopher Jarvis *Part II Planning for Operations *Yi Gao *Chapter 7 Operational Environment *Stephen Angus *Chapter 8 Operational Planning and Control *Steve Buchanan *Chapter 9 Crew Planning *Patrick Fennell *Chapter 10 Maintenance Planning *Alan Swann *Chapter 11 Airside Resource Planning *Andrea Roberts *Chapter 12 Facilitation: Immigration, Customs and Quarantine *Samuel Lucas *Part III Operating the Current Day *Peter J. Bruce *Chapter 13 Ramp Operations *Matthew Franzi *Chapter 14 Baggage Processes *Rik Movig *Chapter 15 Air Cargo Processes *Nicholas Donnison *Chapter 16 Aircraft Load Planning and Control *Paul Avery *Chapter 17 Dispatch and Flight Following *Gene Kim *Chapter 18 Operational Safety *John Frearson *Chapter 19 Operating a Flight: A Pilot’s Perspective *Nathan Miller *Chapter 20 Operating a Flight: A Flight Attendant’s Perspective *Jamie Horswell *Chapter 21 Operating a Flight: A Passenger’s Perspective *Frank Zimmermann *Part 4 Operational Disruption Management, Performance, and the Future *Peter J. Bruce *Chapter 22 Operational Disruptions: Causes, Strategies, and Consequences *Peter J. Bruce *Chapter 23 Operational Disruption Management *Charles Cunningham *Chapter 24 Changes to the Operating Environment *Mark Palmer *Conclusion *Index

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Book SynopsisWithin the developed world, airlines have responded to the advice of advocates for corporate social and environmental responsibility (CSER) to use the intertwined dimensions of economics, society and environment to guide their business activities. However, disingenuously, the advocates and regulators frequently pay insufficient attention to the economics which are critical to airlinesâ sustainability and profits. This omission pushes airlines into the unprofitable domain of CSERplus.The author identifies alleged market inefficiencies and failures, examines CSERplus impacts on international competition and assesses the unintended consequences of the regulations. She also provides innovative ideas for future-proofing airlines. Clipped Wings is a treatise for business professionals featuring academic research as well as industry anecdotes. It is written for airlines (including their owners, employees, passengers and suppliers), airports, trade associations, policy Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to economic airline sustainability Chapter 2. Society, Social Responsibility and Airline Economics Chapter 3. Inside Economically-Sustainable Airlines Chapter 4. Passenger Challenges Chapter 5. Travelling Timebomb Chapter 6. Environment, Science and Politics Chapter 7. Getting it Right Chapter 8. Challenges for Sustainability Conclusion

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Book SynopsisWhile international negotiations to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been less than satisfactory, there is a presumption that a significant level of multi-lateral commitment will be realized at some point. International air and marine travel have been left to one side in past talks because the pursuit of agreement proceeds on the basis of commitment by sovereign nations and the effects of these specific commercial activities are, by their nature, difficult to corral and assign to specific national jurisdictions. However, air travel is increasing and, unless something is done, emissions from this segment of our world economy will form a progressively larger percentage of the total, especially as emissions fall in other activities. This book focuses on fuel. The aim is to provide background in technical and policy terms, from the broadest reliable sources of information available, for the necessary discourse on society's reaction to the evolving aviation emissions profile. It cTrade Review'While dealing professionally with the current technologies for generating biofuel, the book also points towards broader, philosophical questions about ecological justice and what we might owe to the future. It is a well-researched and well-written book and it contributes to the important dialogue about how we can fly without changing our planet irrevocably.'Dr Ben Daley, Policy School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), Aerospace Table of ContentsWill Sustainability Fly?

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Book SynopsisAir Transport and Tourism: Interrelationship, Operations and Strategies is a comprehensive textbook covering all major aspects of air transport from operational and managerial perspectives, as well as exploring the intricate relationship that exists between the air transport and tourism industries. The book introduces and provides in-depth coverage of the complexities of the airline industry and the tourism industry and the ways in which they are connected and impact on each other, for example, the destinationairportairline nexus, and the roles of air transport and airlines in tourism and vice versa. Emphasis is placed on current and future trends, the impact of COVID-19, sustainability and environmental challenges throughout. Comprehensive coverage of airline operations, strategic management and planning, airport operations and air transport information technology is also provided, offering a practical viewpoint on these vital aspects of the subject. ThiTable of Contents1. Air Transport and Tourism: An Introduction. 2. Air Transport. 3. Tourism: An Introduction. 4. Trends in Air Transport and the Influence on Tourism. 5. COVID-19: Impacts on Tourism and Air Transport. 6. Role of Air Transport in Tourism. 7. Air Transport Regulations and Tourism. 8. Airlines: A Key Service Provider in Tourism. 9. Airport. 10. Destination, Airport and Airline Nexus. 11. Aircraft, Spacecraft and Tourism. 12. Role of Tourism in Air Transport. 13. Airline Planning. 14. Airline Operations and Management. 15. Traveller Oriented Strategies and Practices of Airlines. 16. Airport Operations. 17. Air Transport Information Technology. 18. Air Transport and Tourism: Impacts, Challenges and the Future.

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Book SynopsisThis book analyses the impact of two vital and contemporary developments on shipping law and practice: disruptive technologies and climate change.It considers the impact of these new technologies, honing in on likely emerging issues and unresolved questions, especially about existing and potential private law liabilities and concentrates, from the point of view of English, EU and international law, on the legal implications of climate change and associated environmental risks in the shipping sector.Written by a contributor team drawn from the most experienced and knowledgeable academics and practitioners in shipping law, this treatment of these growing areas of practice will be of great use to lawyers and administrators across the world.Trade Review'The editors are to be congratulated for bringing the scholarly discourse from a colloquium at Swansea University and present that as a book which holds testimony to the fast-paced evolution that the shipping business is currently undergoing.'Abhinayan Basu Bal, University of Gothenburg, SwedenTable of Contents1. Shipping and Distributed Ledgers: Of Paper, Code and Progress 2. Blockchain and Electronic Bills of Lading: Can Revolutionary Technology Facilitate Evolutionary Change 3. Distributed Ledger Technology and Commercial Insurance: The Beginning of a New Era? 4. UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records: The Missing Link Towards E-Shipping? 5. Autonomous Systems: Cyber Risks and Seaworthiness 6. Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in a Maritime Context: Operational, Regulatory and Legal Issues 7. The Role AI and Machine Learning Will Play in Maritime and Trade Law 8. Maritime Intellectual Property: Shining a Light on the Protection of Disruptive Technologies within the Shipping Industry 9. The Human Element in Autonomous Shipping 10. Shipping and Climate Change 11. International Legal Aspects of Arctic Shipping 12. Paving the Way for a (European) Emission Trading System for Shipping: EU and IMO on Different Paths 13. Liability for Climate Damage and Shipping

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