Browsing the "Transportation" category: 58 books
This book is about American history as seen from a very unique vantage point B aboard the B flying White HouseB known as AIR FORCE ONE. It reveals fascinating and sometimes hilarious inside stories of what our last twelve presidents (FDR through Geor ...more »
ISBN: 1401397948 / Hyperion / Pub Date: May 2003 / File Size: 311K
A critical how-to guide to cockpit decision-making for every pilot, based on FAA-mandated pilot-in-command authority -- and pilot responsibility for flight safety and operations. Includes essential methods for self-retraining, techniques for maintain ...more »
ISBN: 0071378642 / McGraw-Hill / Pub Date: Aug 2001 / File Size: 1352K
The Union had won the Civil War; slavery was abolished. Lincoln, an early champion of railroads, would not live to see the next great achievement. It took brains, muscle, and sweat in quantities and scope never before ventured and required engineers ...more »
ISBN: 0743210832 / Simon & Schuster / Pub Date: Sep 2000 / File Size: 904K
The simplest, most intuitive book on the toughest lessons of flight--addresses the science of flying in terms, explanations, and illustrations that make sense to those who most need to understand: those who fly. ...more »
ISBN: 0071386661 / McGraw-Hill / Pub Date: Aug 2001 / File Size: 2151K
``I recommend it to any pilot who wishes to be at their best in the instrument system.''--John L. Baker, former president fo the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Ever since the pioneering days of Jimmy Doolittle, pilots have been abl ...more »
ISBN: 0071386564 / McGraw-Hill / Pub Date: Nov 2001 / File Size: 1401K
"It is rare to find one person whose life embodies the history of an industry the way Bob Buck's life encompasses the history of commercial aviation in America. Buck first flew in the 1920s, inspired by the exploits of Charles Lindbergh. In 1930, at ...more »
ISBN: 0743227662 / Simon & Schuster / Pub Date: Apr 2002 / File Size: 482K
You're no idiot, of course. You know how to kick tires and can tell the windshieldwiper control from the one for high-beams, and once you even managed to revive a fellow traveler's vehicle with the jumper cables you keep in your trunk. But when it co ...more »
ISBN: 0786533293 / Alpha / Pub Date: Jan 2002 / File Size: 757K
In October 1998, one of the most savage storms in Atlantic history cornered a 282-foot passenger sailing ship against an exposed Caribbean coastline. With nowhere to hide and no time to run, Fantome turned to face Hurricane Mitch's assault of 18 ...more »
ISBN: 0071374558 / McGraw-Hill / Pub Date: Feb 2001 / File Size: 1646K
Offers a complete re-evaluation of both the evidence and interpretation of Roman land transport and presents a well-documented analysis of the significance of land transport for Roman communication. ...more »
ISBN: 0203105400 / Routledge / Pub Date: Sep 1999 / File Size: 4296K
James Edward Homans’ Self-Propelled Vehicles: A Practical Treatise on the Theory, Construction, Operation, Care and Management of All Forms of Automobiles (1902) was one of the first textbooks published about automobiles. Initially writte ...more »
ISBN: 0594090989 / Barnes & Noble Digital / Pub Date: Nov 2002 / File Size: 7332K
ISBN: 5552053702 / Amazon Press / Pub Date: Mar 2001 / File Size: 340K
ISBN: 5552050274 / Xlibris Corporation / Pub Date: Oct 1987 / File Size: 477K
ISBN: 5552061675 / Amazon Press / Pub Date: Apr 2001 / File Size: 436K
From the author of The $100 Hamburger and The $500 Round of Golf comes a flight plan to the world's greatest aviation attractions. For pilots and aviation enthusiasts who love fun and adventure, here’s a thrilling guidebook -- to the best of eve ...more »
ISBN: 0071425195 / McGraw-Hill Australia / Pub Date: Jun 2004 / File Size: 413181K
Most books on human factors in aviation cover the subject but do not necessarily take the strong practical focus of this book. Jeff Koonce addresses the questions of how to apply sound human factors priciples in training and practice. ...more »
ISBN: 0203224515 / CRC Press / Pub Date: May 2002 / File Size: 2099K
Future applications include environmental monitoring and police surveillance in remote areas. Originally appeared as an article in the January 1998 issue of "Advanced Imaging" magazine. ...more »
ISBN: 1595951636 / Francis Hamit Electronic Publishing / Pub Date: Aug 2004 / File Size: 139K
ISBN: 5552065417 / Amazon Press / Pub Date: Oct 1987 / File Size: 529K
With a wide range of contributions from America, Australia, Europe as well as the UK, Creating Sustainable Transport sums up many of the lessons learned and how they can be applied in improved planning. Non-motorized transport planning depends on com ...more »
ISBN: 0203011295 / CRC Press / Pub Date: Sep 2003 / File Size: 6725K
The railway vehicle is one of the most complex dynamical systems in engineering. This book concentrates on the conflict between dynamic stability and guidance and how the arrangement of the suspension system can be used to optimize steering and stabi ...more »
ISBN: 0203970993 / Routledge / Pub Date: Jan 2003 / File Size: 5444K
The second edition of Rigas Doganis' book brings the airline industry story up to date, exploring airline mergers and alliances, price wars, the impact of disasters and the future prospects for the industry as a whole. ...more »
ISBN: 0203596803 / Taylor & Francis Ltd / Pub Date: Oct 2005 / File Size: 1621K
Provides a topical insight into the workings of international air transport as seen from an economist's viewpoint. ...more »
ISBN: 0203976193 / Taylor & Francis Ltd / Pub Date: Jan 1992 / File Size: 2141K
This study provides the most comprehensive history of the development of modern Greek shipping ever published, from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. It is richly illustrated with numerous maps, photographs and extensive tables. ...more »
ISBN: 0203993322 / Routledge / Pub Date: Dec 1995 / File Size: 14200K
Terramechanics is the broad study of terrain-vehicle systems. In this book, Muro (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Ehime University, Japan) and O'Brien (School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, A ...more »
ISBN: 020302415x / Taylor & Francis Ltd / Pub Date: Jan 2004 / File Size: 7588K
This book analyzes changes that have transformed the automobile industry in the last 30 years, illustrating some of the most significant consequences of globalization. It focuses on the response of Europe's policy makers. ...more »
ISBN: 0203983998 / Taylor & Francis Ltd / Pub Date: Apr 1999 / File Size: 772K
Presents an account of the research and development in international military history. This title shows how the roots of US Air Force hypersonic research and development are grounded in Army Air Force General Henry H 'Hap' Arnold's identification of ...more »
ISBN: 0203012992 / Taylor & Francis Ltd / Pub Date: Jan 2006 / File Size: 521K
