Transport industries Books
Middleton Press South London Line: London Bridge to Victoria
£19.95
Middleton Press Branch Line to Moretonhampstead
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£19.95
Bernard McCall Bristol Port and Channel Nostalgia
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£14.40
Bernard McCall Atlantic Container Line 1967-2017
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£17.55
Bernard McCall Svitzer Tugs - Worldwide
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£10.40
Middleton Press Branch Lines to Harwich and Hadleigh
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£19.95
Middleton Press Northern Alpine Narrow Gauge: Interlaken to
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Middleton Press Wrexham to New Brighton: Including Connah's Quay
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Middleton Press Leicester Tramway.
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Crecy Publishing Civil Aircraft Markings 2021
Book SynopsisCivil Aircraft Markings is the long-established and best-selling civil aviation book in the world.At the core of CAM is the most complete listing available of all aircraft currently on the UK Register of Civil Aircraft - around 20,000 individual aircraft are detailed in this section alone, from historic biplanes to modern airliners, as well as everything in between - including microlights, helicopters, light aircraft, balloons and gliders. For each aircraft listed the registration marks, exact aircraft make and model, and the owner or operator is given, together with space for user notes.In addition, CAM lists other civil aircraft commonly visiting the UK from overseas, which may be seen at British airports, and the latest civil aircraft registers of Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Furthermore, CAM also lists the common Airline Flight Codes, radio frequencies for major UK civilian airfields and the complete British Aircraft Preservation Council (BAPC) register.Fully revised and updated by one of the UK''s most widely respected aviation authors, CAM 2021 has become an aviation ''Wisden'', an indispensable annual publication with a place on the bookshelves of any civil aviation professional, enthusiast and historian.
£10.76
Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of Wales: Swansea and Mumbles
Book SynopsisThis series documents a second strand of Wales'' transport heritage, namely its now lost tramways. This rigorously researched account, photo-illustrated throughout, details the history of Swansea''s tramway and the city at the time when these services were in regular use, guiding you through its story station by station.
£8.99
Asian Development Bank Overcoming COVID-19 in Bhutan: Lessons from
Book SynopsisThis publication assesses the Government of Bhutan's financial relief measures for the most affected people, as well as programs and other interventions to address the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.The strategic thrust of interventions for the sector is based on striking the right balance between the immediate need to engage the economically displaced while simultaneously initiating major reforms and investments for a sustainable reopening.
£17.95
Columbia Global Reports Why Flying Is Miserable: And How to Fix It
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Kogan Page Ltd Decarbonizing Logistics
Book SynopsisAlan McKinnon is Professor of Logistics at Kühne Logistics University, Hamburg. He has been researching and teaching freight transport and logistics for almost forty years and has published extensively in journals and books. He was a member of the European Commission's High Level Group on Logistics, Chairman of the World Economic Forum's Logistics and Supply Chain Industry Council and a lead author of the transport chapter of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's fifth assessment report. He has spent many years researching the links between logistics and climate change and been an adviser to governments, international organizations and companies on this topic.Trade Review"Professor McKinnon is making again a ground-breaking contribution. The greenhouse gas footprint of logistics is large. Reducing it relies on several mechanisms, because logistics involves many activities and participants. This book disentangles this complexity and proposes a clear framework for reduction. It identifies interventions by shippers, service providers or the public sector. The book lays the foundations of initiatives to come. It should appeal to a wide range of policymakers, academics and practitioners." * Jean-François Arvis, Lead Economist, The World Bank *"The UK's rising transport emissions are an indicator of the importance and timeliness of this book. The clear analytical approach, using the latest models - whilst avoiding complex language and mathematics - provides practical, evidence-based advice for a wide range of users, including logistics companies, regulators, politicians, policy makers and researchers." * Baroness Brown of Cambridge, DBE FREng FRS, Deputy Chair of the UK Committee on Climate Change *"Continued advances in logistics have enabled ever more globalized production of goods and services, bringing higher incomes, new jobs and more consumer choice in developed and developing countries alike. This progress has come at a price: the CO2 emissions associated with moving the raw materials, inputs and consumer goods are causing climate change with detrimental effects for the same populations that benefit from the growing trade. Alan McKinnon's book could not come at a more timely moment. We need to decarbonize logistics if we want to ensure that in the long term its negative impacts don't outweigh its contribution to global wellbeing. The book's analysis, combined with concrete policy recommendations to reduce the carbon intensity of logistics, provide invaluable tools for national policy makers and the international community." * Sergio Barbarino, Chair of the European Technology Platform for Logistics *"This book is a long-overdue and comprehensive analysis that goes far beyond explaining why we need to decarbonise logistics - a sector that is expected to triple in volume by 2050. It synthesises a huge and highly diverse literature and shows that there is no shortage of strategies and carbon-reducing initiatives. Policy-makers and business leaders, committed to bringing emissions down to levels consistent with the COP21 Paris Climate Change Agreement will find a wealth of technical information and practical examples to help then update regulation and design programs and action plans." * Wolfgang Lehmacher, Head of Supply Chain and Transport Industries, World Economic Forum *"The timing of releasing this book on the market is impeccable - with many governments currently grappling with how best to reduce their transport-related greenhouse gas emissions based on their nationally determined contributions committed under the Paris Climate Agreement, and the International Maritime Organisation recently agreeing to reduce global shipping-related greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050. The book is extremely well compiled, building on many years of practically orientated research experience by the author on this topic. It is truly international in its presentation. I would highly recommend the book for transport policy makers, logistics firms, shipping companies, local government representatives, vehicle manufacturers, internet retail businesses, and IT specialists working in this arena." * Professor Ralph Sims, Co-ordinating Lead Author, Transport Chapter in the 5th Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2014) *"Decarbonizing Logistics will become the reference for all logistics professionals." * Rasmus Valanko, Director of Climate and Energy, World Business Council for Sustainable Development *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Climate change: the nature and scale of the challenge; Chapter - 02: Developing a decarbonisation strategy for logistics; Chapter - 03: Reducing freight transport intensity; Chapter - 04: Shifting freight to lower carbon transport modes; Chapter - 05: Improving asset utilisation in logistics; Chapter - 06: Transforming energy use in road freight transport; Chapter - 07: Transforming energy use in maritime, air cargo and rail freight sectors; Chapter - 08: Decarbonising logistics at the national level: the case of the united kingdom;
£42.74
Kogan Page Ltd ELogistics
Book SynopsisYingli Wang is a Reader in logistics and operations management at Cardiff Business School. She specialises in logistics and supply chain digitisation and has led a number of research projects from a wide range of UK and international funding bodies. Her research started with examining technological innovation for organisations such as logistics service providers and manufacturers, and then recently extended to explore how technological innovations could benefit a wider society, in particular by addressing the 'wicked' problems and grand challenges. Dr. Wang is also a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Stephen Pettit is a Professor at Cardiff Business School and is a member of the Transport and Logistics Research Group within the Logistics and Operations Management Section. He has been involved in a wide range of transport-related research programmes for both the UK Government and the European Commission. His research interests Trade Review"The challenges posed by COVID-19 have sharpened focus on the need for supply chains that are not only more efficient and environmentally sustainable but also more resilient. E-Logistics provides insights into the effective deployment of technology to create the digital supply chains of the future that will make a real difference in terms of competitive advantage." * Edward Sweeney, Professor of Logistics and Systems; Head, Department of Engineering Systems & Supply Chain Management (ESSCM), Aston University *"With rapid advances in new technologies and the growing pressures to transform global supply chains, this book provides an excellent and timely overview of the critical role of e-logistics. It is ideal for both practitioners and academics who want to understand how e-logistics is changing the way global supply chains are designed, operated and transformed." * Dr. Andrew Lahy, Solutions Design Director, DSV *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: E-logistics definition, trends and directions; Chapter - 02: End-to-end global visibility and order management - Integrated supply and demand chains in the age of value chain management; Chapter - 03: B2C e-commerce and fulfilment; Chapter - 04: The challenges of e-commerce on warehousing in the future; Chapter - 05: Advanced warehouse management systems and innovations - Streamlining e-logistics processes with technology deployment; Chapter - 06: Automating a logistics service chain - A telecommunications company’s perspective; Chapter - 07: Regional electronic marketplaces to improve logistics; Chapter - 08: Trade and transport electronic single windows; Chapter - 09: Port-centric ICT systems - Building value in supply chains
£52.24
Kogan Page Ltd A Practical Guide to Logistics
Book SynopsisJerry Rudd is a logistics and supply chain professional with over 25 years' experience. He has worked with companies such as Ford, Peugeot, the Bank of England and Wincanton. He is based in London, UK.Trade Review"A Practical Guide to Logistics is a great practical guide to many of the challenges in our sector and will be of value to both professionals and students." * Clare Bottle, CEO, UK Warehousing Association *"A wonderful blend of lasting fundamentals and ever-changing advances that makes logistics a dynamic and exciting field." * Stephen W. Simco, Head of Logistics and Distribution, Americas, Camelot Management Consultants *"A valuable text for undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The variety of examples and real-world case studies, as well as the emphasis on applications, make this a worthwhile learning experience." * Wenjuan Zeng, Lecturer of Global Logistics Management, University of Essex, UK *"I have always considered practical experience to be a 'taster', leading a diner to choose from a theoretical menu. Jerry is a master chef, having spent a lot of time in the logistics kitchen." * David James, Vice President of Subsidiary Development & Management, Knapp *Table of Contents Chapter - Chapter 01: Introduction; Chapter - Chapter 02: First steps – strategic decisions; Chapter - Chapter 03: Storage – The physical infrastructure; Chapter - Chapter 04: Warehouse handling equipment; Chapter - Chapter 05: Warehouse management systems, automation and robotics; Chapter - Chapter 06: Warehouse operations; Chapter - Chapter 07: Packaging and customer requirements; Chapter - Chapter 08: Road vehicles; Chapter - Chapter 09: Vehicle operations – Costs and their reduction; Chapter - Chapter 10: Legal requirements and compliance; Chapter - Chapter 11: Vehicle routing and networks; Chapter - Chapter 12: Railfreight, inland waterways and other inland transport; Chapter - Chapter 13: Seafreight and airfreight; Chapter - Chapter 14: Trading terms and insurance; Chapter - Chapter 15: Health and Safety; Chapter - Chapter 16: The broader supply chain
£33.24
Kogan Page The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit
Book SynopsisGwynne Richards runs his own logistics consultancy and provides courses on warehouse and transport management for practitioners. He lectures at University of Warwick, UK and Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is also the author of Warehouse Management, published by Kogan Page.Susan Grinsted is co-founder of HowToLogistics.com, an associate at Apprise Consulting and a Principal Fellow of WMG at University of Warwick, UK.
£42.74
Kogan Page Ltd The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit: Over 100
Book SynopsisThe Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit provides practical tools for warehouse, inventory and transport managers and students to help them tackle the challenges of logistics and supply chain management. It is full of practical ideas and information to optimise the management of logistics and supply chain processes. The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit offers solutions and plans spanning across a variety of sub-disciplines such as warehousing, logistics, supply chain management, inventory and outsourcing. Each toolkit addresses key principles within its area of discipline, providing the reader with a precision approach to be used in complex and sensitive circumstances. The toolkit presents a number of major management tools such as Fortna's Product Flow Smart Design, SMART, DMAIC and Gantt charts. General management, performance management and problem-solving tools have also been included to provide a broader, transferable scope of tools for the reader.Trade Review"The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit is a highly practical book. It includes a set of useful logistics tools that force practitioners to reconsider their current practice in a systematic manner. If you are open to new ideas and want to go forward with your business, then I recommend diving into The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit!" -- Jeroen van den Berg, Director at Storelink"The Logistics & Supply Chain Toolkit book is a good and comprehensive collection of different tools covering more or less all currently discussed aspects of transport, warehousing and inventory management. Some further optimisation activities can be based on these tools - we have tested some of them in real business environment - with surprising results. All in all a real practical guideline to improve your business!" -- Rolf Neise, Visiting Professor at ISM International School of Management, Hamburg"A book that summarizes and explains many of the key techniques that make logistics the profession that it is. Certainly one that will not gather dust on a bookshelf, but will gather insight and understanding in the workplace." -- Professor Neil H Ashworth, Chief Executive Officer, Collect+, United Kingdom"A great resource that not only provides the tools but also gives you a plan. Sufficiently succinct to give comprehensive coverage of the subject, but in enough depth to work as a standalone reference. I thoroughly recommend it." -- Nigel Price, Managing Director, CRP, United Kingdom"An invaluable source of practical information on all aspects of the supply chain, which will be useful to both practitioners and those studying the subject at any academic level. The toolkit provides an excellent resource to help in this task. Enhanced by many illustrations and tables, with inputs from a range of companies and practitioners and references to useful websites and literature, this book is a must-buy for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating industry." -- Dr Sharon Cullinane, Gothenburg Business School, Sweden"The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit, second edition, is a well-researched, substantial reference book. Packed full of clear examples and with a very structured approach, this is an excellent practical guide into the understanding of logistics tools and how to apply them in the real world. It's a must-read for anyone who is involved in logistics and supply chain management." -- Carole Verry, Consultant, France"A hands-on guide to help you develop your in-house supply chain strategy and your very own step-by-step plan on how to get there. Take this rare opportunity to explore a large variety of tools and examples in one single book!" -- Corina Roman, MBA, PMP, Prince2, Project Manager, Healthcare Industry, Australia"The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit by Gwynne Richards and Susan Grinsted is an instructional book based in reality, free from assumptions and pretense but full of real world applications." -- Kelly Barner, Buyers Meeting PointTable of Contents Section - 00: Introduction; Section - 01: Warehouse management tools and guides; Section - 02: Transport management tools; Section - 03: Inventory management tools; Section - 04: Supply chain management tools; Section - 05: Outsourcing tools; Section - 06: General management tools; Section - 07: Performance management tools; Section - 08: Financial management tools and ratios; Section - 09: Problem-solving tools; Section - 10: Appendix 1 Useful websites; Section - 11: Appendix 2 Imperial/metric conversions; Section - 12: Appendix 3 Automatic identification (autoID); Section - 13: Index
£44.99
Kogan Page Ltd Maritime Transport: Shipping Logistics and
Book SynopsisMaritime transport is the transport of people or goods by water. It is the backbone of world trade and globalization. Twenty-four hours a day and all year round, ships carry cargoes to all corners of the globe. Maritime Transport focuses on the operational side of this important industry, covering many topics such as sea traffic currents, passenger transport, short sea shipping and dangerous cargoes. Parts one and two of Maritime Transport present the concepts, theory and background information, then part three presents more complex and deeper issues such as the maritime transportation of the future. It covers topics such as intelligent shipping, data exchange at sea and maritime security. In addition, the book includes fascinating case studies and examples, such as maritime transport in the Baltic sea, ship strategies in Norway and Greece and the benefits of slow steaming. At the end of each chapter there are questions that will help students to gain a deeper understanding of the many topics covered.Trade Review"In Maritime Transport, the author expertly examines the European short sea operation and its related key businesses elements. The book makes it clear how important shipping is as a part of logistics. This book serves as a good introduction to people new to maritime and a handy refence source to those more familiar with it." * Vesa Marttinen, Director, Cruise & Ferry Business, Wärtsilä *"This book is a must read for people interested in maritime logistics and specific developments in the sector in North Europe. The author has a unique background, combining academia and business, which can be seen in this edition through the numerous practical examples and consistent argument throughout. Risks, complexity and the details of shipping are often overlooked matters, but Maritime Transport makes significant efforts here to explain these issues for everyone." * Olli-Pekka Hilmola, Professor, LUT University & Taltech, Estonian Maritime Academy *"This book fills a gap for those who need to understand the nature of maritime transportation in the context of the Baltic Sea region. Seafaring in the Baltic Sea is different from the oceans, which affects the operational conditions of shipping companies, port operations and maritime authorities. A detailed outlook for these special conditions has been missing." * Dr Jouni Lappalainen, Head of Team, Analysis, Statistics and Studies, Finnish Transport and Communications Agency *"Most textbooks in maritime transport and maritime economics takes a port-to-port and shipowners' perspective. Technical, market and financial aspects dominate. Maritime Transport delivers this knowledge but more importantly it succeeds in putting shipping into a proper logistics context. It addresses the question why, and not only how, shipping is important for business and the wider society. Another feature of many maritime transport and economics books is the focus on deep-sea shipping, whereas this book also adds to our knowledge of short-sea shipping in a real-world context." * Johan Woxenius, Professor of Maritime Transport Management & Logistics, University of Gothenburg *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Global shipping; Chapter - 02: World trade patterns; Chapter - 03: Globalization and growth in shipping; Chapter - 04: Sea traffic currents; Chapter - 05: Passenger traffic; Chapter - 06: Logistics definition; Chapter - 07: Logistics costs; Chapter - 08: Transport costs; Chapter - 09: Transport modes; Chapter - 10: Short sea shipping; Chapter - 11: Cargoes; Chapter - 12: Vessels; Chapter - 13: Employment issues; Chapter - 14: Sea transport market; Chapter - 15: Cargo review; Chapter - 16: Ship structure; Chapter - 17: Port time; Chapter - 18: Ship size; Chapter - 19: Freight ticket registers and subsidies for shipping; Chapter - 20: Other expenses; Chapter - 21: Funding; Chapter - 22: Operational cost accounting of the vessel; Chapter - 23: Relocation agreement and shipping documents; Chapter - 24: Cargo formation; Chapter - 25: Delivery clauses and shipping conditions; Chapter - 26: Operational operations of the port; Chapter - 27: Cargo handling; Chapter - 28: Environmental impacts of sea transport; Chapter - 29: Dangerous cargoes; Chapter - 30: Ship recycling; Chapter - 31: Maritime security and social responsibility; Chapter - 32: Supervision and regulation of shipping; Chapter - 33: Developments in maritime safety regulations; Chapter - 34: Security culture; Chapter - 35: Logistics exchange; Chapter - 36: Information exchange in the port; Chapter - 37: Data exchange at sea and in shipping companies; Chapter - 38: Intelligent shipping by sea
£49.39
HarperCollins Publishers Britains Heritage Railways
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
£13.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Practical Guide to Celestial Navigation
Book SynopsisThe practical guide to celestial navigation - know what to do step by step, understand why you''re doing it, and be confident that you can put it into practice when on board.Did you know that a person standing on the equator is effectively travelling at 900mph? And did you know that you can use this information to work out where you are in the world, to an accuracy of about 3 or 4 miles? No GPS, no computers. Just a sextant, some tables from an Almanac and the knowledge in this book. It's the only back up if the GPS goes down, so it's a matter of safety. If you want to qualify as a commercial skipper/superyacht captain you need to know how to carry out celestial navigation. And if you want to pass the RYA Ocean Yachtmaster exam, you need to know it too. It's a major stumbling block for many sailors wanting or needing to take their next qualifications, and the other books on the market are complex and often assume some prior understanding. This book fulfils the need for a clear eTrade ReviewA book for the highly competent navigator...but also for those who feel a headache at the very sight of astro-navigation tables... The reader who set out to do only the minimum finds herself imperceptibly beginning to wonder what she did with that old sextant she put away in despair long ago. -- Julia Jones * Yachting Monthly *The author guides the reader through the subject, demystifying the aspects hat have stymied many would-be practitioners over the years. * Classic Boat *From the moment one picks it up The Practical Guide to Celestial Navigation impresses as being well-produced. It would make an excellent present for any skipper planning a long passage – total reliance on electronics is never a good idea – and will keep them occupied for many hours thereafter. * Flying Fish *Beautifully written. All the theory and practice is explained clearly with well-illustrated diagrams * Practical Boat Owner *Experienced yacht sector instructor Phil Somerville has produced a superbly engaging educational resource… Even a maritime novice may be inspired to dream of mastering this timeless skill. * Nautilus Telegraph *Guides to reader through the subject, demsytifying the aspects that have stymied many would-be practitioners over the years. * Sailing Today *Comprehensive, practical…with helpful full-colour illustrations…you’ll quickly be able to put Somerville’s fascinating guide to practice once you’re onboard your boat. * Lifeboat Magazine *The beauty of this book is that it demystifies the subject and explains it in clear and concise language, liberally supported by diagrams and evocative photographs. * Cruising *Table of ContentsAbout the author Acknowledgements Introduction A bit of history Why bother? A bit about this book Chapter 1 The basics Latitude and longitude Earth rotation Great circles Chapter 2 Foundation of celestial navigation and the geographical position Geographical position (GP) Position lines and lines of position Chapter 3 Defining the geographical position Declination Greenwich Hour Angle (GHA) Obtaining the sun’s GP Proforma introduction Chapter 4 Sextant corrections Index error Height of eye (dip) Altitude correction Applying the corrections: example Chapter 5 The PZX triangle A bit of background Chapter 6 The intercept method Chapter 7 Sight Reduction Tables The four keys Chapter 8 Undertaking a full sight reduction Resources Sight reduction Chapter 9 Sun sight reduction – Quick Start and recap Resources Completing a sun sight reduction Chapter 10 Meridian passage How we take the sight Worked example Resources Chapter 11 Meridian passage – Quick Start and recap Resources Completing a meridian passage sight Chapter 12 Plotting Sun Run Sun: morning sun sight and meridian passage Plotting a Sun Run Sun Sun Run Sun: morning sight and afternoon sight Sun Run Sun: meridian passage and afternoon sight Chapter 13 Compass checking Variation Deviation Sight reduction for compass checking Checking for deviation Worked example Chapter 14 Time Time zones Chronometer A practical solution for accurate timekeeping International Date Line Chapter 15 Sextant: Practical aspects of sight taking Overview Errors Undertaking a sight Reading the sextant Sextant care Chapter 16 Troubleshooting Appendices 1. Sun sight proforma 2. Sun sight proforma guide 3. Meridian passage proforma 4. Meridian passage proforma guide 5. Plotting sheet 6. Plotting guide 7. Longitude scale plotting 8. Z versus Zn 9. Assumed longitude 10. Adding and subtracting of 60ths 11. Polaris Glossary Index
£29.75
McFarland & Co Inc The American Steam Locomotive in the Twentieth
Book Synopsis Between 1900 and 1950, Americans built the most powerful steam locomotives of all time--enormous engines that powered a colossal industry. They were deceptively simple machines, yet, the more their technology was studied, the more obscure it became. Despite immense and sustained engineering efforts, steam locomotives remained grossly inefficient in their use of increasingly costly fuel and labor. In the end, they baffled their masters and, as soon as diesel-electric technology provided an alternative, steam locomotives disappeared from American railroads. Drawing on the work of eminent engineers and railroad managers of the day, this lavishly illustrated history chronicles the challenges, triumphs and failures of American steam locomotive development and operation.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers All Aboard
Book SynopsisFrom best-selling railway expert, Julian Holland, explore Britain's historical railways in All Aboard.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 anotherTrade 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
£13.49
National Academies Press Exploring Data and Metrics of Value at the Intersection of Health Care and Transportation Proceedings of a Workshop
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£999.99
Turkay Yildiz Optimization of Logistics and Supply Chain
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Taylor & Francis Advances in Shipping Data Analysis and Modeling
Book SynopsisShipping flows â maritime âfootprintsâ â remain underexplored in the existing literature despite the crucial importance of freight transport for global trade and economic development. Additionally, decision-makers lack a comprehensive view on how shipping flows can be measured, analyzed, and mapped in order to support their policies and strategies. This interdisciplinary volume, drawing on an international cast-list of experts, explores a number of crucial issues in shipping data estimation, construction, collection, mining, analysis, visualization, and mapping. Advances in Shipping Data Analysis and Modeling delivers several key messages. First, that in a world of just-in-time delivery and rapid freight transit, it is important to bear in mind the long-term roots of current trends as well as foreseeable future developments because shipping patterns exhibit recurrent, if not cyclical and path-dependent, dynamics. Second, shipping flows are currently often understood at the miTable of ContentsForewordCHAPTER 1Introduction: taking the pulse of world trade and movementCésar DUCRUETPart 1: Connectivity analysesCHAPTER 2Winds and maritime linkages in Ancient GreeceRay RIVERS, Tim EVANS and Carl KNAPPETTCHAPTER 3Reconstituting the maritime routes of the Roman EmpirePascal ARNAUDCHAPTER 4Ship logbooks help to understand climate variabilityRicardo GARCÍA-HERRERA, David GALLEGO, David BARRIOPEDRO and Javier MELLADOCHAPTER 5Complex network analysis of cross-strait container flowsLie-Hui WANG, Yan HONG, and Yushan LINCHAPTER 6Liner shipping forelands of Portugal’s main portsTiago A. SANTOS and Carlos GUEDES SOARESCHAPTER 7The complex network of coastal shipping in BrazilCarlos César RIBEIRO SANTOS, Marcelo DO VALE CUNHA, Hernane Borges DE BARROS PEREIRACHAPTER 8Intra vs. extra-regional connectivity of the Black Sea port systemKateryna GRUCHEVSKA, Theo NOTTEBOOM, and César DUCRUETCHAPTER 9Maritime connections and disconnections in a changing ArcticMia BENNETTPart 2: Geospatial analysesCHAPTER 10GIS-based analysis of US international seaborne trade flowsGuoqiang SHENCHAPTER 11Vessel tracking data usage to map Mediterranean flowsAlfredo ALESSANDRINI, Virginia FERNANDEZ ARGUEDAS, Michele VESPECHAPTER 12Geovisualizing the sail-to-steam transition through vessel movement dataMattia BUNEL, Françoise BAHOKEN, Cé
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The History Press Ltd The Highland Railway
Book SynopsisThe Highland Railway has a special place in the eyes of many who have an interest in railways. Whether it is the romantic scenery, the long lines running through sparsely populated country or the characteristics of its locomotives that draws people is hard to say. The railway was a lifeline to the country during the twentieth century, and nowadays provides one of the most popular tourist lines in Scotland. Through the selection of over 200 archive photographs and their captions, this book depicts the rich scenery and history of the Highland Railway which stretched from Perth to Inverness and then further north to Wick and west to Kyle of Lochalsh. It shows how the train services met the needs of scattered communities in all weathers throughout the year; how the annual influx of tourists in the summer months was handled; and how the lines survived several attempts to close them by continually adapting their role. This book will be a treat for anyone who remembers the golden age of the r
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The History Press Ltd Aviation Disasters
Book SynopsisFlying as an airline passenger is, statistically, one of the safest forms of travel. Even so, the history of civil aviation is littered with high-profile disasters involving major loss of life. This new edition of the authoritative work on the subject brings the grim but important story of air disasters right up to date. David Gero assembles a list of major air disasters since the 1950s across continents. He investigates every type of calamity, including those caused by appalling weather, mechanical failure, pilot error, inhospitable terrain and hostile action. The first incident of sabotage involving a commercial jetliner is covered, as is the first, much-feared crash of the jumbo jet era. Examined alongside less well-known disasters are high-profile episodes such as that of Pan American Flight 103 at Lockerbie in 1988, the Twin Towers tragedy of 11 September 2001 and, more recently, the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in 2014 the greatest mystery of the comme
£21.25
The History Press Ltd Mersey Ports
Book SynopsisThe busy River Mersey and its two ports, Liverpool and Birkenhead, have seen great changes in recent years. In Mersey Ports - Liverpool and Birkenhead, Ian Collard charts the developments that have taken place in maritime life on the Mersey, from the 1950s and 1960s through to the present day. Ships of all shapes and sizes have been found on the Mersey, from the old Mersey ferries and the motor ferries that replaced them, to huge passenger liners and container ships. as well as tall ships, tugs and seacats. All of them feature in this detailed photographic history. A host of international shipping companies are represented, including Blue Funnel, Ellerman, Harrison and Elder Dempster lines. The Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. wintered its fleet in Morpeth Dock at Birkenhead, and Princes Landing Stage was once the focal point of activity at the docks, as passenger liners queued to berth.
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Stenlake Publishing The Furness Railway
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Astral Horizon Press DC8 and the Flying Tiger Line 1
Book SynopsisThe story of the Douglas DC-8 jetliner in the service of air cargo giant Flying Tiger Line, with a detailed individual airframe history of each of their forty-three DC-8s; pilots recollections; a wealth of photographic, technical and promotional material; and two epic essays, covering the history of the airline, and the DC-8.Table of Contents1. The Flying Tiger Line. 2. The Douglas DC-8. 3. Happy Tiger Records. 4. Individual Aircraft List. 5. Flightdeck. 6. The Flying Tigers DC-8-63 Simulator. 7. Three Off This Earth. 8. The NASA DC-8.
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Astral Horizon Press Flying Tiger Memories
Book SynopsisFlying Tiger Memories tells the story of one of the world's most legendary airlines, through the eyewitness stories and memories of its employees, pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and friends. Daring tales of bravery, incredible stories of survival; and a lot of laughs along the way. A lavish gift for fans of aviation, history and war stories.
£36.00
Legare Street Press The Commercial Directory Of Liverpool And
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Maritime Accident and Incident Investigation
Book SynopsisMaritime Accident and Incident Investigation covers a wide range of topics relating to maritime-orientated organisational hazards and risks, as well as root cause analyses and techniques for analysing evidence. Its approach to maritime casualty and incident investigation caters to the unique needs of the maritime industry and covers the human element, machinery and engineering, and structural and security concerns.The book is divided into four parts, which respectively introduce the concepts and theories of organisational risks and hazards; provide a framework structure for planning, initiating, performing, and closing out maritime casualty and incident investigations; provide an overview of the main forms of analyses; and offer a toolkit of forms and documents for preparing and carrying out incident investigations.Features:Focuses on basic principles independent of particular software or protocols, allowing customisation to the reader's ownTable of ContentsPart 1. Introducing hazards and risks. 1. Core concepts and themes of hazard and risk analysis. 2. Importance of risk in organisational safety management. 3. Safety planning. 4. Preliminary hazard identification and analysis. 5. Functional safety. 6. Understanding risk analysis. 7. Applying risk analysis. 8. Risk management and hazard reporting. 9. Safety arguments and safety cases. Part 2. Maritime incident investigation. 10. Introduction to maritime incident investigation. 11. Rationale for investigating maritime incidents. 12. Initiating investigations. 13. Gathering and preserving data. 14. Analysing data. 15. Identifying root causes. 16. Developing recommendations. 17. Completing the investigation. 18. Selecting incidents for analysis. 19. Identifying trends. 20. Developing incident investigation programmes. Part 3. Analysis frameworks. 21. MarCIIF. Part 4. Fault tree analysis. 22. Fault tree analysis. 23. Causal factor charting. Annex 1. Maritime organisations of interest. Annex 2. Terminology and definitions. Annex 3. MaRCIIF Toolkit. Annex 4. Cross references between MaRCIIF and maritime industry standards. Annex 5. DIAB report on fall between quay and ship – Henrika Jacoba, 29 May 2022.
£55.79
Taylor & Francis Ltd Human Factors in the U.S. Railroad Industry
Book SynopsisHuman Factors in the U.S. Railroad Industry book investigates the human factor behind one of the world's biggest railway networks and synthesizes the body of research that has been produced by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Human Factors in the Railroad industry since 1993.
£82.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Flying Off Course
Book SynopsisAviation is one of the most widely talked about industries in the global economy and yet airlines continue to present an enigma. Between 2010 and 2018 the global airline industry experienced its longest period of sustained profitability; however, huge global profits hid a darker side. Many airlines made inadequate profits or serious losses while others collapsed entirely. This fifth edition of Flying Off Course explains why.Written by leading industry expert, Rigas Doganis, this book is an indispensable guide to the inner workings of this exciting industry. Providing a complete, practical introduction to the fundamentals of airline economics and marketing, it explores the structure of the market, the nature of airline costs, issues around pricing and demand, and the latest developments in e-commerce. Vibrant examples are drawn from passenger, charter and freight airlines to provide a dynamic view of the entire industry. This completely updated edition also explores theTrade Review'This fifth edition of Flying Off Course is the indispensable book for anyone who wants to learn about the reality of running a modern airline. It explains the good, the bad and the ugly of this most challenging and volatile of industries. Prof. Doganis speaks with practical experience as he often fed medicine to sick airlines and cured their ills. I own the first edition and blame the book for embroiling me in this crazy aviation world. I recommend it to anyone new to the industry as it is authoritative, easy to read and, most importantly, reflects the real world of airline business. It is money well spent and many airline executives would save millions by reading it.'Peter Bellew, Chief Operations Officer, Ryanair"Flying Off Course is a must-read book for anyone interested in better understanding of the economics of airlines and their marketing best practices. Whether you are a newcomer or a captain of industry, there is so much to learn from this very well written book, as it provides a comprehensive and practical coverage of the airline business and its environment. Many academics and industry practitioner including myself, have benefited from previous editions of the book!"Fariba Alamdari, Vice President of Boeing Global Learning Institute"From the first edition, through the fourth, now the fifth I have been taking so many ideas into the real airline business, especially since I took the helm at Vietnam Airlines two and a half years ago. And 2017 and 2018 have proved to be the best two years for us."Duong Tri Thanh, President and CEO, Vietnam Airlines"This long established book has been completely updated and includes much new material on airline alliances , on the new pricing policies and ancillary revenues , on the economics of long-haul low-cost and on much more. Peppered with actual examples from airlines around the world , the book provides a practical understanding of the fundamentals of airline economics and marketing." Airline News"The new edition is again well written and illustrated with real examples and case studies. Rigas Doganis has again succeeded in giving an insider's lucid view of the economics and marketing of the airline industry." Aviation Strategy"Rigas Doganis' aviation textbook has become one of, if not the, must read item for any student or practitioner in the industry...generations of aviation exponents have devoured its contents avidly. Flying Off Course remains the benchmark for airline economics and strategy." Airline Leader Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1 Characteristics and trends in the airline operations; 2 International regulation – bilateralism or ‘open skies’; 3 Understanding the structure of airline costs; 4 Determinants of airline costs; 5 The economics of the low-cost model; 6 The economics of leisure charters; 7 Alliances as a management tool; 8 Airline marketing – the role of passenger demand; 9 Forecasting demand; 10 Product planning; 11 Pricing for profit?; 12 The impact of ancillaries BY DR. JOHN F. O'CONNELL; 13 The economics of air freight; 14 Strategies for success
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Taylor & Francis Ltd A Practical Guide to the Rules of the Road
A self-teaching aid that covers International regulations for preventing collision at sea 1972 (Colregs) or Rules of the Road, including navigation lights and related situations that could be asked within the Maritime and Coastguard Agency oral examinations for the deck certificate of competency. This book is divided into two sections. The first section contains simple explanations of the Rules of the Road, while the second section covers more than sixty situations, exam questions and model answers.Interactive navigation light identification software is also available on a companion website to offer further testing before examination. All questions are asked randomly, and will help prepare you for the oral exam. Self-teaching guide to the International regulations for preventing collision at sea 1972 (Colregs) / Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) Rules of the Road oral examinations Scenarios, questions and model answer
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Turkay Yildiz Optimization of Logistics
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Turkay Yildiz Logistics Impact Assessment of Trade Policies by
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd The British Overseas Airways Corporation
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.
£24.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd History of British European Airways 19461972
Book SynopsisIncludes many early post-war colour photos and gives full details of aircraft and routes.
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McFarland & Co Inc The General Aviation Industry in America
Book Synopsis The industry known as general aviation--encompassing all flying outside of the military and commercial airlines--dates from the early days of powered flight. As technology advanced, making possible smaller aircraft that could be owned and operated by civilians, manufacturers emerged to a serve a growing market. Increasingly this meant business flying, as companies used aircraft in a variety of roles. The industry struggled during the Great Depression but development continued; small aircraft manufacturers became vital to the massive military production effort during World War II. After the war, rapid technological advancement and a robust, prosperous middle class were expected to result in a democratized civil aviation industry. For many reasons this was never realized, even as general aviation roles and aircraft capabilities expanded. Despite its many reverses and struggles, entrepreneurship has remained the driving factor of the industry.
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Manchester University Press Expansion Rebellion: Using the Law to Fight a
Book SynopsisThis is a story of hope in the face of widespread consternation over the global climate crisis. For many people concerned about global warming, the 2018 vote by UK parliamentarians to proceed with the plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport was a devastating blow. Aviation was predicted to make up some 25% of the UK’s carbon emissions by 2050 and so the decision seemed to fly in the face of the UK’s commitment to be a climate leader.Can the UK expand Heathrow airport, bringing in 700 extra planes a day, and still stay within ambitious carbon budgets? One legal case sought to answer this question. Campaigning lawyers argued that plans for a third runway at one of the world’s busiest airports would jeopardise the UK’s ability to meet its commitments under the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. This book traces the dramatic story of how the case was prepared - and why international aviation has for so long avoided meaningful limits on its expansion.Trade Review'The long, bitter battle to stop Heathrow airport growing has changed the way we think about climate change. This legal and social thriller tells the most important story of the age and gives heart to all communities fighting dangerous developments.'John Vidal, former Guardian environment editor'The climate movement would do well to spend as much time interrogating its successes as well as its failures - something Hicks does brilliantly here. An important contribution to the body of evidence on what works, and why, when it comes to campaigning on the climate crisis.'Leo Murray, co-founder and director of innovation at climate charity Possible 'This is a fascinating and readable book from someone who has closely followed the twists and turns of the legal challenge against expanding Heathrow. Coming at a time when the government is all too keen to rely on technological fixes for the sector’s climate responsibilities instead of addressing the demand for flying fuelled by tax breaks on aviation, the book sets out what’s at stake and what to expect next in the iconic climate battle of our time.'Jenny Bates, Friends of the Earth'The third runway at Heathrow is one of the toughest tests of the UK's climate commitments. This book unpacks the law, science and politics of the case in a clear and compelling way. Essential reading.'Megan Darby, editor of Climate Home News'Hicks does an excellent job of setting out why and how aviation found itself so elevated, why it can’t be ignored, and the various ways that it can be addressed. What’s particularly useful is to see how the totemic Heathrow case, despite being an unresolved story, has already shaped legal challenges to infrastructure in several ways.'Jeremy Williams, The Earthbound Report'Hicks’ blend of legal analysis with first-hand interviews with residents makes for an illuminating and engaging account of the case and the wider difficulties of restricting aviation expansion'Christopher Shaw, LSE Review of Books -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Building the UK’s climate change framework2 The story of Heathrow expansion3 Paris’ day in court4 Eminently fixable5 Lose the battle, win the warConclusionReferencesIndex
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd Great Western, 0-6-2 Tank Classes: Absorbed and
Book SynopsisAfter tackling the GW pannier tanks in his Locomotive Portfolios' for Pen & Sword, author David Maidment seeks out descriptions and photographs of the GW 0-6-2 tank engines, the majority of which were built by the Rhymney, Taff Vale, Barry and other Welsh railways from the last decade or so of the nineteenth century onwards. The engines of eight different companies, absorbed by the GWR in 1922, are described and illustrated, and the way in which many were modernised and rebuilt at Swindon or Caerphilly Works in the 1920s. Charles Collett was, however, faced with a motive power crisis in the mining valleys at the Grouping, as many of the companies had economised on essential maintenance as the GW's take-over drew near, and he had to hurriedly design a standard 0-6-2T to complement and bolster their work as the powerful GW 2-8-0Ts were too heavy and wide for many of the Cardiff valleys. These engines, the 56XX & 66XX classes, became part of the South Wales scene between 1925 and 1964, mainly running the coal traffic between pits and docks, although they dominated Cardiff Valley passenger services until the influx of BR 3MT 2-6-2Ts and GW 41XX 2-6-2Ts in 1954/5\. The book has nearly 40,000 words of text and around 300 black & white photographs.
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd Safety is No Accident: From 'V' Bombers to
Book SynopsisFlying, as everyone knows, is generally regarded as the safest means of transportation. Yet for that to be the case an enormous amount of testing is undertaken. Central to this, of course, are the test pilots, who fly the aircraft, but it is the men behind the scenes who deal with the technical aspects of the aircraft - the flight test observers and engineers. Numerous books have been written by Test Pilots, but few, if any, from the perspective of an Aeronautical Engineer working as Flight Test Observer/Engineer in partnership with the Test Pilot. This book is an account of the author's flight-testing career, from the 1960s to early 1980s, at Avro and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). During the author's time at Avro, he flew on the development and certification test flights of the Avro 748, 748MF, Shackletons, Nimrod and Handley-Page Victor tanker. In the CAA, his role turned to regulation, making flight test assessments of manufacturer's prototypes and production aircraft, to check compliance with the CAA's flight safety requirements. The scope ranged from single-engine light aircraft to large civil transport aircraft. It involved frequent visits to foreign manufacturers and also included his participation in the CAA's Concorde certification flight test programme. Flight testing involves risk. Advancements in the understanding of aerodynamics and an increasingly professional approach to risk management improved safety, but it would never be risk-free. Several of the author's close friends and colleagues died in flight test accidents during this period of rapid aeronautical development; all on civil aircraft types. It is because of such people that the millions of flights undertaken each year are trouble-free.
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Smithsonian Books Last Days of the Concorde: The Crash of Flight
Book SynopsisOn July 25, 2000, a Concorde, the world''s fastest passenger plane, was taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris when it suddenly burst into flames. An airliner capable of flying at more than twice the speed of sound, the Concorde had completed 25 years of successful flights, whisking wealthy passengers-from diplomats to rock stars to corporate titans-between continents on brief and glamorous flights. Yet on this fateful day, the chartered Concorde jet, en route to America, crashed and killed all 109 passengers and crew onboard and four people on the ground. Urgent questions immediately arose as investigators scrambled to discover what had gone wrong. What caused the fire? Could it have been prevented? And, most urgently, was the Concorde safe to fly? Last Days of the Concorde addresses these issues and many more, offering a fascinating insider''s look at the dramatic disaster, the hunt for clues, and the systemic overhauls that followed the crash."[Last Days of the Concorde] proves enlightening about the post-accident investigative process, showing "how happenstance and entropy can conspire to wreak havoc." Chittum has a gift for making the complex details easily understandable." - Publishers Weekly"Aviation may well be the most unforgiving of man''s activities. Yet rarely does just one failure or misjudgment cause an airplane to crash; instead it is a chain of events, any link of which might have prevented the disaster. The crash of a supersonic Concorde in France just after takeoff from Charles de Gaulle in Paris on July 25, 2000, is the subject of this excellent book by experienced reporter Samme Chittum, who has a wonderful knack for lucidly explaining tech for the uninitiated. Highly recommended for all aviation professionals and everyone fascinated by man''s reach for the sky." -Stephen Coonts, author of Flight of the Intruder and The Armageddon File
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Business Science Reference Supply Chain and Logistics Management: Concepts,
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Authorhouse UK Troubled Skylines: Travails of Nigerian
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