Transportation

Qantas Short Empire flying boats navigated a tumultuous period for commercial aviation. They flew part of the Imperial Airways route, introducing a new level of luxury. However, war brought them onto the front line. With over 160 photos, this book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911703204Author JP VieraFormat PaperbackPage Count 132Imprint Mortons Media GroupPublisher Mortons Media GroupWeight(grams) 434g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909328143Author Jeffery GrayerFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Noodle BooksPublisher Crecy Publishing

As days get shorter and seasons change, winter arrives with snow and ice. No matter how brief the day or severe the weather, railroads continue to haul tonnage and passengers through landscapes cloaked in snowy white. Scenery takes on an added dimension...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840338652Author Paul ChrystalFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Stenlake PublishingPublisher Stenlake PublishingDimensions(mm) 176mm * 235mm * 4mm

For over seventy years the name Swissair stood for all things Swiss on the airways. The 'flying arrow' emblem of Switzerland's national airline represented a company with deep financial reserves, enabling it to invest in the latest jets and the most...

Following on from Cars & Curves Volume 1, Volume 2 gathers an exquisite selection of the best and rarest Porsche models, including the 908, 962, 718 Spyder, and Carrera Abarth, and follows them through awe-inspiring terrain. The action-packed photos,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781621062400Author Elly BlueFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Microcosm PublishingPublisher Microcosm Publishing

British Rail operated thousands of different shunt engines during its time, many being built by private companies and others by BR themselves. Sadly, most have now been withdrawn; however, a large number have been saved for posterity by many different...

Karmann Ghia built the majority of VW Beetle Cabriolets between 1948 and 1980. Today, these convertible Beetles are much sought after as practical, durable and very attractive classics. Altogether, over 330,000 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolets were built and...

The story of the Queensway and Kingsway road tunnels, together known as the Mersey Road Tunnels, is a story of progress and growth as the area around them developed and changed. No tunnel of comparable diameter had been built before, and nothing matched...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781550179910Author Robert D. TurnerFormat HardbackPage Count 384Imprint Harbour PublishingPublisher Harbour Publishing

This book contains previously unpublished photographs from the collection of David Reed, who set out to record the end of steam trains on British Rail's Southern Region. Also recorded here are steam engines in the locomotive graveyards at Salisbury,...

This latest title in the highly successful `my cool' vehicle series covers the world of open top motoring. Cruising in a convertible car with the top down started out as an American summer tradition and for many drivers around the world there is nothing...

To celebrate its 150th anniversary, this book endeavours to capture in pictures the beguiling character of the Metropolitan Railway, which started as the world's first underground railway between Paddington and Farringdon, but grew to create iconic...

As the main artery of international commerce, merchant shipping was the world's first globalised industry, often serving as a vanguard for issues touching on labour recruiting, the employment relationship, and regulatory enforcement that crossed national...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781613251409Author Jeff TannFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint CartechPublisher CartechWeight(grams) 354gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 8mm

Digital photography equipment and software now give enthusiasts the ability to create images of exceptional quality. For those who want to develop their skills and improve their results, this book will show you how to get the best from your digital...

The Great Western is the least known of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's three ships, being overshadowed by the later careers of the Great Britain and the Great Eastern. However, the Great Westernwas the first great success, confounding the critics in becoming...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780853615712Author Donald CattanachFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint The Oakwood PressPublisher Stenlake PublishingDimensions(mm) 210mm * 147mm * 12mm

During the final quarter of the last century a small railway company had the temerity to set up its headquarters at Swindon, right in the GWR heartland, and to drive a standard gauge line north-south through Brunel's broad gauge empire. The interloper...

The RFC used the Ramsgate site for emergency landings during December 1914, but it was not developed until the 1930s when Ramsgate councillors proposed an airport be established, and flying commenced in June 1935. Popularity was increased by Sir Alan...

The Southern Electric system was a self contained, roughly triangular area of lines with its apex in London and its base running along the south coast from Kent to Weymouth. It also made a couple of forays into Middlesex. Here, in some 196 previously...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781857942996Author Paul ShannonFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Silver Link BooksPublisher Mortons Media Group

Love cars, love France? Then make the most of your next trip with this essential guide! Enjoying a special journey across the channel with friends or a club? Looking to include automotive-themed locations in your family holiday? This guide, shows you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780853616207Author Colin Gerald MaggsFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint The Oakwood PressPublisher Stenlake PublishingDimensions(mm) 151mm * 213mm * 7mm

Every manual is written from hands-on experience gained from stripping down and rebuilding each vehicle in the Haynes Project Workshop. The practical step-by-step instructions and clear photos are easy to follow and provide information on maintenance,...

A full colour guide to British radiator and accessory mascots of 1896 to 1960 compiled by two leading experts in the field. Packed with information and stunning pictures, this comprehensive guide is invaluable for collectors and enthusiasts. The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781857945416Author David HindleFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Silver Link BooksPublisher Mortons Media GroupDimensions(mm) 169mm * 238mm * 9mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840335859Author Andrew ClarkFormat HardbackPage Count 314Imprint Stenlake PublishingPublisher Stenlake PublishingDimensions(mm) 300mm * 213mm * 30mm

Being a lover of steam locomotives is a bit like chasing a setting sun - with the real diehards searching out survivors further and further from their home territory. Many enthusiasts would mark August 1968 as the end of 'proper' steam locomotives in the...

An essential guide to ignition and timing, for classic car owners and restorers. Aimed at both keen amateurs and professionals alike, Ignition and Timing covers the history and evolution of the automotive ignition system, and how to fit, modify and...

Electro-Motive Division of General Motors was North America's leading locomotive builder from 1945 to 1983. After the early years of custom-built motive power and trains, EMD took to the rails in a big way when it built its first freight locomotives in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840334999Author Neil BurgessFormat PaperbackPage Count 56Imprint Stenlake PublishingPublisher Stenlake PublishingDimensions(mm) 174mm * 240mm * 4mm

TRANSPORTATION: A SUPPLY CHAIN PERSPECTIVE, 9E equips you with a solid understanding of what is arguably the most critical and complex component of global supply chains. You learn the fundamental role and importance of transportation in companies and...

Four-wheel drive cars and trucks are commonplace today; luxury off-roaders and utilities of all shapes and sizes are seen everywhere, but it was not always so. The Ferguson name is as important in the field of four-wheel drive as it is in tractor...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840334364Author Richard BuckleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Stenlake PublishingPublisher Stenlake PublishingWeight(grams) 840gDimensions(mm)...

Yerkes' impact upon London was seismic and his legacy controversial. He made his fortune in the Chicago Street railways but his shady deals and turbulent private life led him to London seeking a new playground, having married his latest mistress, 40...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781802583830Author Peter WallerFormat HardbackPage Count 64Imprint Graffeg LimitedPublisher Graffeg Limited

Noted Luftwaffe historians Jochen Prien and Peter Rodeike present in this brand new book the Messerschmitt BF 109F, G and K models. Over 500 photos - most never published and some in rare color - superb line schemes, and detailed text show the late model...