Books about railways usually fall into one of two categories. Some are so full of technical and historical information that they are very dull to the layman, whereas others go to the opposite extreme, describing the journey but giving no information ...
If the era of cheap oil is over (and there is strong evidence that it is) there are multiple reasons for designing and building unconventional transit. Some reasons are:
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The social, political, military and cultural history of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries is broadly encapsulated in the names given to British steam locomotives. To understand the origins, significance and meanings of those names is t...
This book describes in detail for the flying public, as well as for the pilot, how dramatically different Concorde is from other aircraft. The ballet executed by the Captain, First Officer, and Flight Engineer on a flight from London to New York ...
With this book and published vehicle test data, the reader will be able to determine the following:
"Going to South Africa?" is a light-hearted guide to understanding South African English. It is an essential guide for both tourists and business people alike. The book will enable them to understand the slang, the words and the phrases...
Car Crazy is a look at the authors' 40 year love affair with Corvettes, sports cars, T buckets, race cars, pro street cars and a total fascination of their beauty and workmanship with ever changing design and color combinations. It paints ...
This book has been specially written to assist all potential driving instructors, who have made a decision to make an attempt at becoming a fully qualified DSA approved driving instructor.
The main purpose of the book is to provide tho...
Travel on a freighter is not the same as a regular cruise line - It's Better!!! The food is great, the crew is friendly, and relaxation is the order of the day.
Bureaucrat to Tramp gives you the information you need to decide if...