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Top Books (Transportation)
2003
| Every Haynes motorcycle manual is based on a complete teardown and rebuild, and contains hundreds of photos with step-by-step instructions, comprehensive routine maintenance and troubleshooting information, and detailed wiring diagrams. |
2006
| The success of International's 1950s semi-trucks continued into the 1960s. Many series were carried over from the 1950s, but International now offered more models in each series to make them more versatile. The pictures you see in this book mainly cover the bigger straight trucks and over-the-road and off-highway trucks; the popular trucks like the V series, R series, D-400, DCO-400, CO-4000, and the line of "stars," to mention a few. As you look at them, enjoy and admire them, as many are long ....[more] |
1983
| By far the most comprehensive book on the subject, the completely new Second Edition of Airport Operations updates the many developments in this fast-changing industry. The book provides a broad perspective on the effects of deregulation, privatization, and commercialization. Thoroughly illustrated, it examines the most current practices in airport security and terminal access, cargo relations, noise control, scheduling issues, and more. It is equally valuable to aviation educators and students ....[more] |
2007
| In the late 1930s, as the world moved closer to war, three Chinese women defied gender perceptions by becoming pilots. Driven by a fierce independent spirit, they realized their dream of flying, completed barnstorming goodwill missions across the Western hemisphere, and captured the imagination of all those whose lives they touched. |
2007
| With a Haynes manual, you can do it yourself…from simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes every book based on a complete teardown of the motorcycle. We learn the best ways to do a job and that makes it quicker, easier and cheaper for you. Our books have clear instructions and plenty of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you can save big with Haynes! • Step-by-step procedures • Easy-to-follow photos • Complete troubleshooting s....[more] |
2007
| Why you should read this book? This story is my true life account of becoming a Marine and going to Vietnam. What does it take to keep a helicopter flying and what are the daily pressures that effects a crew? The perils of flying, some of the dangers of being in combat and some of the social issues of the time are brought to light. This is more than an I went to war story, there is a lot to learn. This is a different view of the war, as seen through the eyes of a combat helicopter crew chief. |
2009
| A new step-by-step guide from the bestselling author who revised the classic, Build Your Own Electric VehicleFilled with detailed diagrams, this book provides reliable, cutting-edge technical information and easy-to-follow instructions for building a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). You will find details on both electric and hybrid electric cars. �Building Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle includes information the hybrid drive train and the necessary components for a PHEV, such as batteri....[more] |
2010
| In 1951, Freightliner signed an agreement with the White Motor Co. to sell Freightliner trucks through White Dealerships. The trucks became White-Freightliner, gaining momentum through the 1950s and exploding in sales through the 1960s. As you look at the photos on the pages of this book, you will see just a few of the many different customers and hauling jobs they did in the peak of their popularity. Small, medium or large hauling jobs, White-Freightliners fit right in to the needs of the truc....[more] |
2005
| Be prepared to soar! Whether you are an aviation enthusiast, history buff, or air traveller, don't miss the third in a series of photo essays on aviation in Canada, covering almost 100 years of flight by Canadians. Dramatic visuals accompany each step of aviation's advances, from Canada's first military aircraft to Billy Bishop's Nieuport, from the earliest bush planes to the beginnings of passenger travel. This comprehensive history showcases 50 aircraft. Whether famous or forgotten, all were d....[more] |
2003
| It is a cruel irony of history that as we celebrate the centenary of flight on December 17, 2003, aviation is in a tailspin and airlines are disappearing in Canada. Yet flight itself remains one of humanity's most spectacular triumphs, and Canada especially has much to be proud of. Contained within these covers is a complex portrait of Canadian aviation, from the Silver Dart to the Cormorant. Packed with photographs as colourful as the details that accompany them, it bursts with unforgettable ai....[more] |
1998
| "Wingwalkers" is a must for anyone interested in aviation, big business, Canadian history or just a fascinating read. |
2005
| The conveyance of royalty, whether to Balmoral or Buffalo, by Rolls Royce or Canadian Pacific train, has its own mysterious traditions and protocols. With dry humour and a keen sense of history, Peter Pigott describes how the British royal family has adapted to technological innovations. Organised thematically, the book is packed with well-researched details. We know all about the royal family's lives, especially their romances and scandals, but do we know who was the first monarch to drive a mo....[more] |
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