Transportation - General

Magic was waiting for me in Patagonia. During a trip to Tierra del Fuego [Land of Fire] in 2005, I was moved by the ancient Selk'nam people. This incredible indigenous society is among the original tribes from the tip of South America, spanning modern...

Fill your upcoming 2019, with 16 months of Pickup Trucks all year round. This beautiful calendar contains 16 months and 3 mini 2018, 2019, and 2020 year calendars.Author: Mason LandonISBN-10: 1726411451ISBN-13: 9781726411455Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/30/2018Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w...

NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS Boone's Wilderness Road This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to...

Dive into the fascinating world of gold processing by MICHAEL FRAWN with our comprehensive guide, "GOLD PROCESSING FROM ITS ORE." Whether you're a novice enthusiast or an experienced miner, this book is your ultimate companion in understanding the intricate processes involved in extracting, refining,...

This book was originally intended to serve as a basis for the organisation of carboretory automobile classes for car mecanics. Nowadays, this book from 1922 provides a very detailed and comprehensive view into all technical details of pre-war automobiles.Author: Frederick GoodISBN-10: 386195303XISBN-13: 9783861953036Publisher: Salzwasser-Verlag...

In this ever-changing times of globalization and overpopulation, more and more people are turning back to humanity's roots and becoming modern nomads. Learn all about nomadic history, methods, and advice in this collection of articles by American author/nomad Jim B. Neuss.Author: Jim B. NeussISBN-10:...

State departments of transportation and other bridge owners are faced with significant challenges in addressing the Nation's highway bridge preservation and replacement needs. More than 25 percent of the Nation's 600,000 bridges are rated as structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. More than 30 percent...

The WEB of Transport Corridors in South Asia develops a holistic appraisal methodology to ensure that economic benefits of investments in transport corridors are amplified and more widely spread, and possible negative impacts such as congestion, environmental degradation, and other unintended consequences are minimized....

Analyzes the development and effectiveness of United States shipping policy and regulation, with the purpose of providing a framework for future policy development.Author: Ernst G. FrankelISBN-10: 0865690995ISBN-13: 9780865690998Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/28/1982Pages: 368Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.56lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d

Faced with intolerable congestion and noxious pollution, cities around the world are rethinking their reliance on automobiles. In the United States a loosely organized livability movement seeks to reduce car use by reconfiguring urban space into denser, transit-oriented, walkable forms, a development pattern also...

An engineering and marketing guide to cable railway systems, showcasing their efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness in urban transportation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The dramatic rise in air traffic, together with rapid residential and commercial development around our metropolitan areas, has strained the capacity of airports to serve the public safely and efficiently. Hardaway's book explores this problem in depth. Drawing on both the hands-on expertise of...

Explore the history, design, and engineering marvels of bridges in Walter Shaw Sparrow's "A book of bridges." This meticulously prepared print republication offers a fascinating look into the world of bridge construction and architecture. Delve into the civil engineering principles behind these impressive structures,...

The book gives a historical background to the city street and discusses in detail urban planning; city vehicular traffic and congestion; pollution of the urban environment; demand for the city street; public utilities and service lines; street design; building codes, standards and norms; naming...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This report explains the in-flight fire and impact with terrain of ValuJet Airlines flight 592, a DC-9-32, N904VJ, in the Everglades near Miami, Florida, on May 11, 1996.Author: National Transportation Safety BoardISBN-10: 1494843153ISBN-13: 9781494843151Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2014Pages: 272Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 11.02h...

Leonard Clifton's World Travel Guide for Inspirational Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide to Traveling the World and Writing an Epic NovelEver dreamed of turning your travels into an unforgettable story? Join Leonard Clifton, author of The Last Prince of Atlantis Chronicles, on a thrilling, firsthand...

Your transit and street safety dreams are within your reach. While challenging our dangerous car-centric systems can feel daunting, you can win, and this book is here to help. In If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight, transportation activist and advocacy consultant...

Author: Wooden Boat Magazine, Woodenboat MagazineISBN-10: 0937822264ISBN-13: 9780937822265Publisher: Wooden Boat PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2025Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.83lbsSize: 7.93h x 9.11w x 1.06d

The Future of Transportation: Innovations in Mobility by Jim Stephens explores the rapidly evolving landscape of transportation technology and its profound impact on society. This comprehensive guide delves into a range of groundbreaking advancements, from Urban Air Mobility (UAM) vehicles and commercial spacecraft to...

This coloring book is designed for little kids who love all things that go. Cars, planes, trucks, and trains.Author: Coloring BookISBN-13: 9798596036275Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/17/2021Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.13d

ARMORED TANKS COLORING BOOKIn this coloring book you will find 25 different tanks and millitary vehicles. Book was prepared especially for people who love history of world war. Illustrations are large and clear for best coloring experience. At the beginning of the book you...

The trishaw (cycle rickshaw) was introduced in Singapore after the surrender of the British in 1942. After the end of the war, the trishaw continued to be a popular mode of transport, as it was cheap and the service was seen to be personalized....

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the economics of the business of maritime transport. It provides an economic explanation of four aspects of maritime transport, namely, the demand, the supply, the market and the strategy.The book first explains why seaborne trade happens and...

May 1914 - St. Lawrence River, Canada"The Empress was listing to starboard at a dangerous angle. Alice and her son Jamie, a little boy in a sailor suit, sat perched on the railing, looking down at the lifeboat in the water. Several dozen people...

Managing Airport Corporate Performance: Leveraging Business Intelligence and Sustainable Transition provides a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that explores the integration of business intelligence (BI) techniques in management practices of airport operators. The book sheds light on how BI can play a pivotal role in...

Clipperton at one time was an island nobody wanted. Then it became an island everyone wanted. Mexican Marines replaced "Old Glory" with the "Buzzard and Snake". Roosevelt renamed it "Island X."Author: Elliott Tom Elliott, Tom ElliottISBN-10: 1412070325ISBN-13: 9781412070324Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/09/2005Pages: 132Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Bikers are typically portrayed on film as dangerous, rebellious outlaws. But, to be fair, they have also been portrayed as cool, philosophical thinkers and confused, sensitive hunks. American-International handled the earliest portrayals in Motorcycle Gang and Dragstrip Riot in the fifties, and then satirized...

Models and Applications of Tourists' Travel Behavior offers an exhaustive overview of various approaches to modeling tourists' travel behavior, aiding readers in selecting the most suitable theoretical approach based on the available data. The book bridges traditional travel behavior theories and tourist studies, introducing...

International supply chains operate through efficient and secure processes, especially regarding the location and conditions under which the delivery of goods subject to sale will occur.To delineate their respective obligations, companies engaged in international transactions rely on a standardized set of terms and regulations...

During the "long" 19th century, a technological revolution occurred, leading to the emergence of new means of transport such as steamships, railways, cars, aeroplanes, bicycles, and rickshaws. This transport revolution not only fundamentally transformed modes of travel and made distant lands more accessible, but...

"Build and Understand Your Own Drone: A Complete Remote Aircraft Mechanics & Process Guide" is a comprehensive guide that takes readers through the development and evolution of aircraft and drones, focusing on both historical context and modern technological advancements. The book opens with a...

This book provides a comprehensive profile the range of developments in gear science and gear engineering mainly those related to noise emission and vibration generation. The problem of noise emission and vibration generation is a challenging one. This scientific and engineering problem requires efforts...

Handbook on New Paradigms in Smart Charging for E-Mobility: Global Trends, Policies and Practices provides a complete package for understanding and developing smart chargers for e-mobility applications. It discusses various concepts required for developing charging infrastructure and usage of different kinds of storage technologies,...

This single volume, packed with full-color and vintage photos, contains everything a lighthouse lover or maritime historian wants to know about lighthouse history, changing technologies, lighthouse keepers, and the lenses themselves.Author: Ray JonesISBN-10: 1493029827ISBN-13: 9781493029822Publisher: Globe Pequot PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/20/2017Pages: 296Format: Hardcover

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

In the dynamic and volatile shipping industry, effective performance management is essential to an organization's success. This book is a practical guide to developing a holistic and comprehensive performance measurement and management system at managerial level in shipping organizations. Companies in the shipping industry...

This book is a historical document that outlines a plan for the reorganization of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fé Railroad Company. It provides insight into the challenges facing the company at the time and the strategies employed to overcome them.This work has been...

Harness - As it Has Been, as it Is, and as it Should Be is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1882. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking...

Ever since the invention of the locomotive generations of people have been fascinated by railways and its myriad images and sounds, the rhythmic puffing of the steam locomotive, the sound of trains negotiating curves or entering and emerging from tunnels, the sight of smoke...

Bridges are subject to daily and seasonal temperature fluctuations. The temperature variations can affect bridge materials and structural integrity, often interacting with other loads and masking their effects. Understanding temperature behaviors is crucial for accurate load assessment and bridge performance evaluation.This book comprehensively studies...

Terrorism and the Maritime Transportation System gives an alternative definition of terrorism and how we should be postured to fight against it in today's world. After a four-year survey, we have an inside look from the voices of law enforcement, intelligence, security and emergency...

Highways and Horses is a book written by Athol Maudslay that delves into the history of horse-drawn transportation and the development of roads and highways in England. The book explores the role of horses in transportation, agriculture, and industry, and how they shaped the...

The Ultimate Canada Driver's Handbook: Master the Road with Confidence is a comprehensive guide designed to help drivers navigate Canada's roads safely and effectively. This handbook covers everything from licensing requirements and road signs to defensive driving techniques and roadside emergencies. With detailed explanations...

From the head load, animal cart and boat to ships, railways, highways, aircraft and space ships, the history of transport would perhaps read like the story of the development of human civilization. Exploration of the world, understanding geography, analysis of conquests and invasions, colonization...

First published in 1997 as volume 6 in the NASA "Monograph in Aerospace History" series. This study contains photographs and illustrations.Author: Sheryll Goecke Powers, Nasa History DivisionISBN-10: 1780393237ISBN-13: 9781780393230Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.Co.UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2011Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.17d

This report provides an overview of practices related to developing and sustaining a Regional Traffic Signal Operations Program. The purpose for a Regional Traffic Signal Operations Program is to provide regional partners a formal framework to collectively manage the signal system performance for efficiency...

Little is taught to truckers about how to secure their personal safety until now. Street Smarts written by truck driver Sandy Long is filled with true stories, articles and many tips on how a truck driver can keep from becoming a victim of crime....