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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781644252031Author The Pilot's Manual Editorial TeamFormat HardbackPage Count 720Imprint Aviation Supplies & AcademicsPublisher Aviation Supplies &...

The de Havilland Aircraft Co opened an aerodrome in 1930 on farmland that it acquired outside Hatfield. The company's School of Flying was the first operation to take up residence. Flying clubs moved in and recreational facilities were developed. Garden...

Birmingham City Transport's association with Crossley Motors came about after 1945, when BCT required a large number of buses to be delivered quickly, with many manufacturers unable to fulfil orders in the aftermath of the war. There was a pressing need...

At its presentation in 1955, the Citroen DS was a sensation and a magnet for designers, philosophers, and politicians alike. No other automobile was able to combine form and technology so coherently and seemingly effortlessly. Radical in its...

This is a complete guide to selecting, installing, and tuning forced-induction fuel/air systems. Everything involved with these systems will be covered, including assessing power goals, component selection, engine preparation, tools, installation...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913555054Author Adrian KennedyFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Unique BooksPublisher Unique Publishing Services Ltd

L N E R 4-6-0 Tender Mixed Traffic Locomotives covers the design, construction, operation and performance of all 4-6-0 locomotives that ran on the London & North Eastern Railway between 1923 and 1947 and the LNER designed engines that ran on BR's...

At Scapa Flow on 21 June 1919, there occurred an event unique in naval history. The German High Seas Fleet, one of the most formidable ever built was deliberately sent to the bottom of the sea at the British Grand Fleet's principal anchorage at Orkney by...

This charming book, packed with unique artwork and engaging photographs, celebrates scooter mania. In a feast of nostalgia, it takes us through the evolution of the scooter, focusing naturally on all things Lambretta and Vespa, but also covering plenty...

In this volume of previously unpublished photographs, David Reed takes the reader on a journey around the Southern Region. The Waterloo-Bournemouth and Weymouth line features with Woking, Basingstoke and the New Forest, together with the south coast...

The name Flying Scotsman is renowned across the world, but the detailed story of the globally famous locomotive is often less well known. In this illustrated history, James S. Baldwin takes the reader on a railway journey through time, documenting the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910356548Author Richard AddersonFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Middleton PressPublisher Middleton Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620922873Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint Haynes Manuals IncPublisher Haynes Manuals IncWeight(grams) 2720gDimensions(mm)...

Ready for a trip to the "end of the world"? Patagonia stands for infinite and awe-inspiring landscapes, glistening glaciers and majestic peaks. Exclusively for the CURVES magazine, photographer Stefan Bogner explored the most beautiful scenic roads of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781599690407Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 792Imprint Clymer PublicationsPublisher Haynes Publishing GroupWeight(grams)...

Whether planning a day sail or a longer passage, at home, at the wheel or at the chart table, the Skipper's Cockpit Navigation Guide is the perfect at-a-glance handbook for all skippers and crew. It covers all the essential navigation skills and...

Secret Anchorages of Brittany provides concise pilotage directions for practically all the natural anchorages along the Brittany coast, from the Bay of Mont St Michel round to the great estuary of the Loire.As with the first edition, the anchorages start...

Built by Nobles of Girvan gives a wonderfully comprehensive account of one of Scotland's finest boat-building companies -Alexander Noble & Sons Ltd of Girvan - from its founding in 1946 to the present-day. The phrase 'Built by Nobles of Girvan' is...

Flying Tiger Memories tells the story of one of the world's most legendary airlines, through the eyewitness stories and memories of its employees, pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and friends. From a group of American pilots fighting in China...

During the history of the White Star Line there were two international disputes - the Boer Wars and the First World War. White Star Line vessels valiantly served in both, including the Big Four: Celtic, Cedric, Baltic and Adriatic. After the merger of...

A captain must be able not only to fly the aircraft, but also to manage it, manage the crew, and above all, manage his or her resources. In a number of air carriers there may be less than adequate additional training conducted, when upgrading pilots to...

Supercars is a celebration of the world's most beautiful and iconic motorcars, ranging from icons like the Ferrari F40 to modern classics such as the Bugatti Veyron. Belgian photographer Rudolf van der Ven captures the essence of each car in this...

In Logomotive Ian Logan's photographs are assembled into chapters and picture essays recalling the great days of lines such as the Santa Fe, the Union Pacific, and the Kansas City Southern. Some of his journeys are presented as travelogues in which he...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912213153Author Peter WallerFormat HardbackPage Count 64Imprint Graffeg LimitedPublisher Graffeg Limited

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781854144324Author Mick WebberFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Capital Transport PublishingPublisher Capital Transport Publishing

The X300 was the first serious model development in collaboration with Ford and the cars benefited in quality terms as a result. Problems do exist, however, especially with the X308 models which followed in 1997. Though they are excellent value today, it...

STOP! Don't buy a Porsche 996 without buying this book first! Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Adrian Streather's years of Porsche ownership. Learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781849145589Author Amanda EpeFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint CompletelyNovel.comPublisher CompletelyNovel.comWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Discover what the modern yacht navigator needs to know for a stress-free voyage along the coast and out of sight of land. This book is designed to raise the game of the inshore day-sailor to fully fledged offshore navigator capable of handling any sea...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910356715Author Richard AddersonFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Middleton PressPublisher Middleton Press

Lincolnshire is a largely rural county, which was reflected in the early history of the railway lines. The main lines mostly passed through on their way to somewhere else and the local traffic was handled by a large number of branch lines. Author Alan...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780853617464Author David RipleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint The Oakwood PressPublisher Stenlake PublishingDimensions(mm) 210mm * 142mm * 5mm

Developed to meet a Soviet Ministry of Defense requirement for a fast bomber that would counter the threat posed by NATO, the Tu-16 was a ground-breaking project. It was the first Soviet medium bomber to feature swept wings, and it was built around a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781935700043Author Hugh AllenFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Periscope Film LLCPublisher Periscope Film LLCWeight(grams) 209gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

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Considering that Coventry was the birthplace of the British cycle industry, it is perhaps no surprise that the city became heavily involved in the development of the British motor industry during the mid-1890s. From the first velocipedes built here in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914314087Author The Anonymous ProjectFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Hoxton Mini PressPublisher Hoxton Mini Press

The Lotus Elan was Lotus's definitive roadster. It replaced the elegant but expensive Lotus Elite and was the first car to employ the innovative Lotus steel backbone chassis. The original Elan was produced as a two-seat, open-top sportscar and hardtop...

No single human invention has changed the nature of war more that the development of the aeroplane. The History of Air Warfare is a highly illustrated and accessible account of the development of aerial warfare, from the first skirmishes over the Western...

The first Waterloo Station opened in 1848 and the current building was completed in 1922, after a huge rebuilding programme started in 1899. Catering for suburban traffic, Waterloo is also the major station for trains to Southampton, Portsmouth and...