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Ten Hours Until Dawn: The True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do

BasicBinding: Paperback

Author: Tougias, Michael J

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Date Published: 05-2006

ISBN: 0312334362 | EAN: 9780312334369

BasicBinding: Paperback

Features: Maps, Illustrated, Ikids, Price on Product | Pages: 336

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Along the Rails with J David Ingles

BasicBinding: Paperback

Publisher: Kalmbach Media

Date Published: 03-2024

ISBN: 162700985X | EAN: 9781627009850

BasicBinding: Paperback

Features: Price on Product | Pages: 224

Annotation: Go back to a time (and a place) that no longer exists with a collection of scenes as captured by well-known railroading photographer J. David Ingles. Dave's images are bold, colorful, and filled with details which capture stunning details of scenes.Featuring over 90 railroads with equipment shown, this 224-page book includes 200+ photos from the Ingles Color Classics series that were taken as he traveled to various cities and along different routes. They captured life as it was back then in rare color photograph form. With each image you'll find: Scene details such as locomotives, trains, people, vehicles, signs, and structures. Context around the time and events depicted in the photos. A look back at early railroads and equipment including Baldwin, Alco, and Fairbanks-Morse diesels, EMD E and F units, and the first big GE road diesels.

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Bart: The Dramatic History of the Bay Area Rapid Transit System

BasicBinding: Paperback

Publisher: Heyday Books

Date Published: 11-2016

ISBN: 1597143707 | EAN: 9781597143707

BasicBinding: Paperback

Features: Unabridged, Price on Product, Index | Pages: 384

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Great Railroad Revolution: The History of Trains in America

BasicBinding: Paperback

Author: Wolmar, Christian

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Date Published: 10-2013

ISBN: 1610393473 | EAN: 9781610393478

BasicBinding: Paperback

Features: Bibliography, Index, Maps, Illustrated, Table of Contents, Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product | Pages: 448

Annotation:

The epic tale of America's railroads--the largest rail network in the world--and how they built a modern nation

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How Steam Locomotives Work

BasicBinding: Paperback

Author: Solomon, Brian

Publisher: Kalmbach Media

Date Published: 03-2022

ISBN: 1627008802 | EAN: 9781627008808

BasicBinding: Paperback

Features: Price on Product, Illustrated, Bibliography | Pages: 208

Annotation: Unlock the secrets of steam locomotives with this comprehensive book covering how they work, including their design, evolution, and construction. Learn about how they were designed, how they work, what each of the components do, and how the engines operated. Well-known railway author Brian Solomon covers their strengths and weaknesses, how they evolved, and how and why diesel locomotives were able to supersede them. You'll get an in-depth view of the fascinating and extremely popular steam locomotives used throughout history including: How steam locomotive components work together to get a train into motion The evolution of steam leading to more-powerful locomotives The various wheel arrangements and what service each was designed for Differences among coal- and oil-fired types And more! Featuring extensive photo coverage and drawings, this 208-page book is essential for any railfan or model railroader. Take the mystery out of these iconic living, breathing beings!

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Transit: Its growth, decline, and pending demise

BasicBinding: Paperback

Author: Slater, Cliff

Publisher: Booklocker.com

Date Published: 12-2023

ISBN: 1647193249 | EAN: 9781647193249

BasicBinding: Paperback

Pages: 360

Annotation:

This story is about how transit was totally socialized in the 1970s through the deliberate efforts of federal and city governments. From 1975 they have wasted two trillion dollars in subsidies against nothing prior to that time.

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Aerial Nurse Corps of America: Lauretta Schimmoler and Leora Stroup Pilot-in AirEvac

BasicBinding: Hardcover

Author: Broze, Cynthia

Publisher: Semper Publishing

Date Published: 12-2023

ISBN: 0982650949 | EAN: 9780982650943

BasicBinding: Hardcover

Features: Bibliography, Index | Pages: 372

Annotation:

A group of pilots and nurses in 1936 battle against the National Nursing Organizations, the Red Cross, and the Military as they attempt to form the first air ambulance specialty in the U.S.-the Air Evacuation Flight Nurse.

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Fly It Like You Stole It - The Early Years: The Early Years

BasicBinding: Paperback

Author: Lacey, Kevin

Publisher: Texas Air Rangers, LLC

Date Published: 03-2023

EAN: 9798986457819

BasicBinding: Paperback

Pages: 260

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Tragedy and Triumph on the Great Lakes

BasicBinding: Paperback

Author: Gebhart, Richard

Publisher: Michigan State University Press

Date Published: 02-2024

ISBN: 1611864836 | EAN: 9781611864830

BasicBinding: Paperback

Features: Bibliography, Index | Pages: 126

Annotation: Richard Gebhart traces little-known voyages of Great Lakes ships that sailed the Atlantic beginning in the 1850s. He recovers the voices of long-ago ship captains, along with their cargo manifests and itineraries. Among many other lost tales, Gebhart brings to light the rise of oil tankers, marking the great twentieth-century energy transition in shipping. A must-read for Great Lakes shipping fans.

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Transportation in My Neighborhood

BasicBinding: Paperback

Author: Lyons, Shelly

Publisher: Capstone Press

Date Published: 01-2013

ISBN: 1620658917 | EAN: 9781620658918

BasicBinding: Paperback

Features: Illustrated, Bibliography, Index | Pages: 24

Audience Age Range: 04 to 08

Reading Grade Level: P to 03

Annotation: Some people walk and others drive cars. There are buses and trains too. How do you get around your neighborhood?

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Anatomy of Nelson's Ships (Revised)

BasicBinding: Hardcover

Author: Longridge, Nepean

Publisher: US Naval Institute Press

Date Published: 01-1980

ISBN: 0870210777 | EAN: 9780870210778

BasicBinding: Hardcover

Features: Index | Pages: 283

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Recreating Titanic & Her Sisters: A Visual History

BasicBinding: Hardcover

Author: Wormstedt, Bill

Publisher: History Press

Date Published: 11-2022

ISBN: 0750998687 | EAN: 9780750998680

BasicBinding: Hardcover

Features: Price on Product, Illustrated, Bibliography | Pages: 192

Annotation: " Bringing the world of Titanic and her sisters back to life as never before through the captivating original artwork of talented artists. Immerse yourself in another era in this stunning new book from J. Kent Layton, Tad Fitch and Bill Wormstedt. Telling the story of Titanic and her sisters, this unique book uses paintings and visual recreations of a broad selection of up-and-coming artists, as well as featuring photos, art, and 3D graphics, to accompany its compelling narrative. From the cold, starry night when Titanic collided with her iceberg, to the tragic fates of sister ship Britannic, and the impressive serenity of the long-lived Olympic, this visually stunning book captures all the glory and drama of the Olympic-class age. Also revealing visual recreations of the wreck sites of Titanic and Britannic, and introducing the talented artists behind all the imagery, this is the perfect gift for maritime enthusiasts"--Publisher's description.

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My Aviation Journey: From a Childhood Dream to an Airline Captain

BasicBinding: Paperback

Author: Mofet, Gerard

Publisher: FriesenPress

Date Published: 03-2023

ISBN: 1039148395 | EAN: 9781039148390

BasicBinding: Paperback

Pages: 258

Annotation: After graduating from flight college with a Commercial Pilot Licence in 1999, and with only $250 in his wallet, a suitcase, a typewriter, his flight bag and an abundance of grit, Gerard Mofet dove head first into the highly competitive world of av...

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Giants Of The Sea

BasicBinding: Hardcover

Author: McCown, John D

Publisher: John D. McCown, Jr.

Date Published: 12-2020

ISBN: 1087902762 | EAN: 9781087902760

BasicBinding: Hardcover

Features: Bibliography | Pages: 330

Annotation:

The fascinating story of the colossal cargo ships that make today's world trade possible & the pantheon of nine visionary titans who created them.

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Zeppelins: The Golden Age of Airships

BasicBinding: Hardcover

Author: Trautman, James

Publisher: Firefly Books

Date Published: 10-2023

ISBN: 0228104432 | EAN: 9780228104438

BasicBinding: Hardcover

Features: Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product | Pages: 192

Annotation: "A history of the dirigible around the World, from preWW1 to WW2."--

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How to Land a Plane

BasicBinding: Hardcover

Author: Vanhoenacker, Mark

Publisher: Experiment

Date Published: 04-2019

ISBN: 1615195467 | EAN: 9781615195466

BasicBinding: Hardcover

Features: Illustrated, Price on Product | Pages: 64

Annotation: Take a seat--the captain's seat, that is--and relax. You're about to land a Boeing 747.

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Standard Pilot Log (Black): Asa-Sp-30 (2012)

BasicBinding: Hardcover

Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics

Date Published: 09-2012

ISBN: 1560273283 | EAN: 9781560273288

BasicBinding: Hardcover

Features: Price on Product | Pages: 104

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Long Way Home - Revised Edition: A Journey Into History with Captain Robert Ford

BasicBinding: Paperback

Author: Dover, Ed

Publisher: Ed Dover

Date Published: 11-2010

ISBN: 061521472X | EAN: 9780615214726

BasicBinding: Paperback

Pages: 182

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Uav Pilot Logbook: An Easy-to-Use Drone Flight Logbook With Space For 1000 Flights - Log Your Drone Pilot Experience Like a Pro!

BasicBinding: Paperback

Author: Rampey, Michael L

Publisher: Parhelion Aerospace Gmbh

Date Published: 12-2016

ISBN: 3033060323 | EAN: 9783033060326

BasicBinding: Paperback

Pages: 138

Annotation:

The UAV Pilot Logbook records flight data from 1000 drone flights. Ground training courses and any flight training done can also be recorded. The size of the book is convenient for carrying. The hardcover provides valuable durability.

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Boeing 747: A Legends of Flight Illustrated History

BasicBinding: Hardcover

Author: Borgmann, Wolfgang

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Date Published: 02-2023

ISBN: 076436510X | EAN: 9780764365102

BasicBinding: Hardcover

Features: Price on Product, Illustrated | Pages: 144

Annotation: In production for over 50 years, the 747 was the first large-capacity civilian airliner.

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