Catalog Search Results
Author
Description
In this captivating narrative, we explored the mysterious journey of Egyptian mummies aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic during its maiden voyage in 1912. The story unfolded through nine chapters, chronicling the enigmatic cargo's origins in London's antiquities trade, its secretive loading onto the ship, and the eerie events that transpired during the Titanic's voyage. The narrative delved into the legend of an ancient curse, the tragic collision with...
Author
Series
Description
All Aboard for Adventure: Tales from the Steel Path Forget superheroes, step aside astronauts – the real heroes wear grease-stained overalls and navigate the open road on a metal steed. Buckle up for a thrilling journey with the train drivers, the unsung heroes who keep the wheels of commerce (and sometimes, adventure) turning. This heartwarming and humorous collection of anecdotes takes you deep into the world of the steel path, where the rumble...
Author
Description
Expert motorcyclist and author Ken Condon knows there is a right way to hit the road and track when you're behind the handlebars. In this new eBook Motorcycling the Right Way, Condon lays out a basic riding course for motorcyclists who are smart enough to acknowledge that "you don't know what you don't know." In setting forth the keys to riding safely and well, Condon's method capitalizes on reducing risks and potential crashes and increasing the...
Author
Description
Recent statistics show that approximately 12 percent of motorcycle owners are women and that close to 25 percent of motorcycle riders are women. While it's still a male-dominated field, the number of female bikers has increased by more than 25 percent in just five years, showing that women have a strong presence on two wheels. In The Women's Guide to Motorcycling, author Lynda Lahman, herself a motorcycle owner and rider, provides a comprehensive...
Author
Description
From the publishers of Motorcycle Consumer News, Shifting Gears at 50 is a one-of-a-kind motorcycling manual for returning and late-entry riders, essentially anyone 40 years old and up who's looking to hit the road on two wheels. Author Philip Buonpastore, a motorcycle journalist and retired US Air Force photographer, helps readers gear up to get back on a motorcycle (or get on one for the first time). In Part 1, "Becoming a Motorcyclist," Buonpastore...
Author
Description
Get the Summary of Pablo Vierci's Society of the Snow in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Society of the Snow" by Pablo Vierci recounts the harrowing tale of the survivors of the Flight F571 crash in the Andes. The narrative follows the survivors' return to the crash site, their emotional and physical struggles, and the profound transformations they underwent. The group, including Roberto Canessa, Gustavo Zerbino,...
Author
Description
This book contains a complete copy of the Inland and International Navigation Rules as presented by the United States Coast Guard. In addition all Notice to Mariners updates to date, 1/1/2012 are incorporated within the text. The Coast Guard requires that an up-to-date copy of Navigation Rules such as this one be carried on all vessels 12 meters (39 feet) or more in length at all times. We have also included detailed instructions on how to log on...
Author
Description
This book is about one of Leyland Motors' famous models, the Leyland Comet. It covers the period from the introduction of the lorry in 1947 to its withdrawal from the British market in the mid-1970s. This illustrious name continued to be used in the Leyland-DAF era, such is the high regard and respect earned by one of Leyland's finest vehicles not only here, but also overseas. Leyland Comet presents the initial development of the model and the various...
Author
Description
Best-selling author David Hough is the anti-bad ass of motorcyclists, a serious down-to-earth master of two- (and three-) wheeled street rods who is interested in the safety and road smarts of his fellow motorcyclists. Mastering the Ride is his follow-up book to one that put him on the map, Proficient Motorcycling, and it goes one better. For motorcyclists ready to take their rides to the next level, Mastering the Ride is an exhilarating course in...
Author
Description
In 1986 professional writer Robert Hutchison became a passenger on a 10,000-mile trip through fourteen countries in a Scania 111. He was sampling the life of the long-haul trucker. The truckers' world was one of long days and nights on the road away from their families, hair-raising tales of accidents and the extreme danger created by murderous driving. He grew to understand why truckers put up with the life - not just for the money and the excitement,...
Author
Description
This is the second part of a survey of Iberian railways and tramways in 1963, when the author and his friend Larry Veysey made a long circular tour of the Peninsula. In 1963 the traditional tramways were large and busy, though already in the sights of modernizing bureaucrats. The broad-gauge national RENFE and most independent railways were still largely powered by steam; many passengers rode in wood-bodied coaches. Much of the railway scene was comparable...
Author
Description
This book is a companion to the hugely popular Lorries of Arabia: ERF NGC, published in 2015. The first book made tribute to ERF's world-class long-hauler, focusing in particular on the Middle-East examples, and to those who drove them. It was acclaimed for its "evocative photographs" and Robert's "passionate" and descriptive style of writing and Truck and Driver called it "essential reading for the many enthusiasts of this golden chapter in haulage...
Author
Description
Traditional Scottish liveries have long featured combinations of tartans, thistles, stags, piper and monograms on a strong background colour. Bonnie Scottish Trucks brings together 231 high quality photos of trucks operated by past and present Scottish companies, small firms and owner drivers who have used their vehicles as a means of attracting the eye of potential customers and as a matter of pride in the presentation of their business. To emphasize...
Author
Description
Amid today's world of darkness and uncertainty, many individuals grapple with spiritual and moral challenges that lead to fear and distress. Within the backdrop of socio-economic and political upheaval, even sincere Christians contemplate whether civilization is on the brink ofcollapse. As the world's leaders struggle to offer meaningful answers or solutions, humanity finds itself adrift in a rapid decline.
Anticipating Revival: Positioning the...
Author
Description
This book is a tribute to ERF's world-class long-hauler, especially the Middle East examples, and to those who drove them. What did the ERF NGCs look like? How well did they perform? Where did they venture? What were they like to drive and to live in? And where did they stand in ERF's contribution to Britain's place in the history of the TIR-trail? Left-hand drive ERFs were, perhaps, one of the more beguiling elements in the exotic pageantry of 1970s...
Author
Description
Want to Teach Your Kids about Transportation & Directions in Filipino?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Filipino pronunciation.Delight in learning Filipino with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: Filipino Names for Transportation & Directions.Vibrant Illustrations of...
Author
Description
As the world grapples with the escalating challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the transportation sector has emerged as a critical battleground for sustainability. Gasoline-powered vehicles, a mainstay of modern transportation, contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, posing a major threat to the planet's well-being.In the face of these pressing concerns, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Let us know! Suggest a Title