Transportation - General

Lorries, Vans, Buses- all Commercial Vehicles. A scarce area for creativity? Maybe, but here are 50 great examples of what even an ultimately pragmatic market sector can produce.Author: Norman ClarkISBN-10: 1505488249ISBN-13: 9781505488241Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/11/2014Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w...

Two safety issues are raised on the aerodynamic effects of a passing train on its surroundings. First, a high-speed train passing other trains on an adjacent track exerts aerodynamic pressure that can affect the structural integrity of window mount and glazing, and the stability...

The Energy Chart: Practical Applications To Reciprocating Steam Engines is a book written by H. Riall Sankey in 1905. The book focuses on the practical applications of the energy chart, which is a graphical representation of the energy flow in a reciprocating steam engine....

This book describes the procedures of developing an adaptive suspension system with examples. This book gives a thorough introduction to air suspension systems, which contain height leveling systems, electronic control systems, design fundamentals, performance superiority, etc. This book encompasses all essential aspects of suspension...

Innovations are dramatically changing the traditionally conservative global ocean shipping industry as it works to become more efficient and more sustainable. Academic and former shipping company owner Peter Lorange is best placed to make sense of how to approach and keep ahead of these...

Author: Nan Xu, Hassan Askari, Amir KhajepourISBN-10: 3031102673ISBN-13: 9783031102677Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2022Pages: 166Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.55d

How To Fly A Piper Cub is a comprehensive guidebook written by the Piper Aircraft Corporation for aspiring pilots who wish to learn how to fly a Piper Cub airplane. The book is designed to provide readers with a step-by-step approach to mastering the...

The book begins with thorough coverage of Resistance Spot Welding fundamentals and principles, including concepts such as Lobe Curves, contact resistance vs. electrode force, dynamic resistance, heat balance challenges, nugget growth, machine types and power supplies, and electrodes. Subsequent chapters address challenges and approaches...

The Theory of Transportation is a book written by Charles Horton Cooley in 1893. The book delves into the economic and social aspects of transportation, exploring the role it plays in modern society. Cooley examines the impact of transportation on commerce, communication, and social...

This work represents the first comparative study of the folk revival movement in Anglophone Canada and the United States and combines this with discussion of the way folk music intersected with, and was structured by, conceptions of national affinity and national identity. Based on...

The Beechcraft Travel Air: B95A Owner's Manual is a comprehensive guidebook for owners of the Beechcraft Travel Air B95A aircraft. Published by the Beech Aircraft Corporation, this manual contains detailed information on the operation, maintenance, and safety procedures for the B95A model. The manual...

The Complete Guidebook to Model Railroading by David Sutton is a comprehensive guide that provides readers with everything they need to know about model railroading. The book is designed for both beginners and experienced hobbyists, covering a wide range of topics from basic setup...

Balloon: An Authentic Narrative Of The Aerial Voyage, Of Mr. Sadler Across The Irish Channel, From Belvedere House, Drumcondra (1812) is a historical account written by Windham William Sadler. The book details Sadler's experience of flying across the Irish Channel in a hot air...

The Modern Gasoline Automobile V1: Its Design, Construction, Maintenance And Repair is a book written by Victor W. Page in 1914. The book is a comprehensive guide to the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of gasoline automobiles that were prevalent during that time. It...

Motor Bicycle Building (1906) is a book written by Paul N. Hasluck that provides a comprehensive guide to building a motorized bicycle. The book covers all aspects of the building process, including selecting and fitting an engine, designing and constructing the frame, and choosing...

The Interoceanic Highway is many things to many people: an emblematic project during a period focused on integration, a dream realized for an isolated region, a symbol of the profound fragility of state institutions, a key cause of political corruption, and a major driver...

In this book, Richardson's research spans a decade and two cities - Sydney, Australia and Montreal, Canada - focusing on three metro-style rail infrastructure case study projects: one ongoing, one failed and one upgraded after reaching fifty years of age - to build an...

A collection of striking images and fascinating stories about the lighthouses around Ireland's coast and the extraordinary men and women who lived and worked in them.The Great Lighthouses of Ireland is a collection of striking images and fascinating stories about the lighthouses around Ireland's...

Smart Urban Mobility: Transport Planning in the Age of Big Data and Digital Twins explores the data-driven paradigm shift in urban mobility planning and examines how well-established practices and strong data analytics efforts can be better aligned to fit transport planning practices and "smart"...

The Belt and Road initiative is marketed by the Chinese government as the "twenty-first century maritime Silk Road" and the "Silk Road economic belt". The initiative encourages policy coordination, trade facilitation, financial integration, and transport connectivity. The Belt and Road initiative covers at least...

During World War I Ohio Governor James M. Cox accepted pleas from the federal government to initiate a road-building project that would make the National Road suitable for military vehicles. A lack of workers threatened the plans, however, so in a controversial move hundreds...

""Airline Operation"" by Robert Dixon Speas is a comprehensive guidebook that delves into the intricate workings of the airline industry. The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a specific aspect of airline operations. In Part One, the author provides an...

The Ship Model Book: How To Build And Rig Model Ships by George Bruce Douglas is a comprehensive guide for model ship builders. The book includes detailed instructions on how to build and rig model ships, as well as information on the history and...

""A Brief History Of The Art Of Navigation"" is a comprehensive guide to the methods used by navigators to find their way around the seas. Written by Louis Allen Harding, the book provides an outline and background of the various techniques that have been...

Key West Extension is a historical book written by Florida East Coast Railway in 1912. The book provides a detailed account of the construction of the Key West Extension, a railway line that connected mainland Florida to the island of Key West. The book...

The Universal Code of Signals for the Mercantile Marine of All Nations is a comprehensive guidebook for sailors and navigators, written by G.B. Richardson and published in 1864. The book contains a complete set of signals that can be used to communicate between ships,...

The Future of Aviation is a book written by Jean Dargon in 1919, which explores the possibilities and potential of aviation in the future. The book delves into the technological advancements that have been made in aviation, including the development of aircraft engines, materials...

""Our Merchant Marine: Its Condition As Shown By The Administration And The Admiral Of The Navy, 1888"" is a book written by the American Shipping and Industrial League in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the state of the United States' merchant...

""An Essay On Wheel Carriages"" is a book written by T. Fuller in 1828. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and evolution of wheel carriages. It offers a concise view of the origin of wheel carriages and describes the various types...

""The Universal Code of Signals for the Mercantile Marine of All Nations: With a Selection of Sentences Adapted for Convoys, and a System of Geometrical Signals"" is a book written by Frederick Marryat and published in 1854. The book is a comprehensive guide to...

The Aero Manual is a comprehensive guide to mechanically propelled human flight, originally published in 1909 by the Editorial Staff of The Motor. The book covers the history of early investigators and pioneers in aviation, providing detailed information on the science and technology behind...

Flying Machines: Past, Present and Future; A Popular Account of Flying Machines, Dirigible Balloons and Aeroplanes (1914) is a book written by Alfred W. Marshall that explores the history, present state, and future possibilities of aviation technology. The book covers a wide range of...

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,...

On Yachts And Yacht Handling is a book written by Thomas Fleming Day in 1901. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of yachting and yacht handling, and covers everything from the basics of sailing to advanced techniques for navigating in different...

Lake Sunapee is a historical book published in 1897 by the Boston and Maine Railroad. It is a beautifully illustrated guidebook that highlights the natural beauty and attractions of Lake Sunapee, a popular vacation spot in New Hampshire during the late 19th century. The...

Tugboat Stories is a modern day Life on the Mississippi, with a touch of Moby Dick (in the detailed yet lyrical description of the boats, their work, and the people that work them), exploring one of the core themes of a uniquely American experience...

Here is a record of one of history's great migrations, the Atlantic Migration to the New World, especially from 1770 to 1890, when eleven million people came from the British Isles to North America. The slow crossing by sailing ship was unpleasant even in...

Ashtabula Harbor was a sleepy Lake Erie port until 1873, when competing railroads finally connected it to the steel mills of Pittsburgh and Youngstown, Ohio. Within two decades, it had become the greatest iron ore receiving port on the Great Lakes. Much of the...

The 1955 Ford Thunderbird Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the iconic American sports car produced by the Ford Motor Company. This book provides a detailed overview of the 1955 Thunderbird, including its specifications, features, and design elements. It covers everything from the car's...

The British Columbia Pilot V1 is a comprehensive guidebook for navigating the coast of British Columbia, Canada. The book covers the area from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Cape Caution, including Vancouver Island and the inland passages. Published in 1920 by the...

""The Cutty Sark, The Last Of The Famous Tea Clippers V2"" is a book written by C. Nepean Longridge that provides a detailed description of the masts, spars, and rigging of a scale model of the famous tea clipper, Cutty Sark. The book also...

RUSSIA SURFACE WARSHIPS UPDATED 20 March 2024: Listed Russian ship losses of Ukraine invasion (current to March 5, 2024).Added Frigate Admiral Golovko, Corvette Gremyashchiy, BK-16, Serna Class Landing Craft, Rescue Tug Spasatel Vasily Bekh. 25 APRIL 2023: Added Ivan Rogov Amphibious Assault Ship. March...

""How To Restore The Model A Ford"" by Clymer, Floyd is a comprehensive guide to restoring the classic Model A Ford automobile. The book covers everything from the history of the Model A to the tools and materials needed for restoration. It includes detailed...

""How To Build Fifteen Fiberglass Boats"" is a comprehensive guide that provides complete building plans for fifteen different popular boats and water sports craft. Written by Charles Bell, an experienced boat builder, this book is designed to help both novice and experienced builders create...

The Beechcraft Bonanza: Model C35 Owner's Manual is a comprehensive guidebook for owners of the Beechcraft Bonanza Model C35 aircraft. Published by the Beech Aircraft Corporation, this manual provides detailed information on the operation, maintenance, and safety features of the aircraft.The manual covers a...

""Men Against The Rule: A Century Of Progress In Yacht Design"" by Charles Lane Poor is a comprehensive book that explores the evolution of yacht design over the course of a century. The book delves into the history of yacht racing and the innovations...

""A Short Guide For The Use Of Visitors To The Viking Ship From Gokstad"" is a book written by Ingvald Undset in 1898. The book is a guide for visitors who want to learn about the Viking Ship from Gokstad, which is one of...

Flying the Arctic is a book written by Captain George H. Wilkins, which provides a detailed account of his experiences flying over the Arctic region. The book describes Wilkins' various expeditions and explorations in the Arctic, including his attempts to reach the North Pole...

Confused by Legal Jargon? Need a book that is designed to give information and not legal advice? Car Accident Law Book is the result of high-end research. Not one particle of this book discusses MONEY.Car Accident Law Book was established to help the public...

""A Manual On The Rule Of The Road At Sea And Precautionary Aids To Mariners"" is a book written by Daniel Harvey Hayne and published in 1912. The book is a comprehensive guide to the rules and regulations that govern navigation and safety at...