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On January 15, 2009, a US Airways Airbus A320 had just taken off from LaGuardia Airport in New York, when a flock of Canada geese collided with it, destroying both of its engines. Over the next three minutes, the plane's pilot Chelsey "Sully"...

'We are the people our parents warned us about' is the motto of the Bandidos, one of the world's most feared outlaw motorcycle gangs. For ten years, Steve Utah was a Bandidos insider. He arranged the security of their clubhouses and electronic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781935828891Author William H. LongyardFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Wolfgang PublicationsPublisher Wolfgang Publications

This book is a wonderful miscellany of the London & North Western Railway, here is a delightful new illustrated history of the Premier Line, drawn from the Railway Magazine archives, which covers the close of the Victorian Era and the start of the...

LONDON’S HISTORIC, iconic Underground railway system in the period from 1968 to 1985 was a very different place to what it is in the 2020s. Much of its rolling stock dated from before World War Two, and with the exception of the new Victoria Line and the...

The most definitive and compelling book about the legendary racing driver, now a BAFTA award-winning documentary.'For the casual racing fan it's a mighty good read, for the Senna fan it's indispensable' Time OutMillions of people around the world watched...

One of the first areas to see the end of steam was the East of England - around 120 years after the first steam locomotives ran. Over this period, a rich history was developed through the construction of the various routes, the engines used and services...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781599691701Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint Clymer PublicationsPublisher Haynes Publishing GroupWeight(grams)...

This comprehensive book is aimed at all those railway modellers who wish to create a realistic model of a branch line. First of all it examines the origins, developments and future of branch lines in Britain and then provides useful insights into how to...

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,...

The Metropolitan Railway can claim to have had an influence on the evolution of our railway system out of all proportion to its tracks reaching just forty-seven miles from London. However it was the world's first underground passenger railway, built in...

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Fighting over the beaches of Dunkirk and in the Battle of Britain, guarding the night skies during the perilous months of the Blitz, pioneering electronic countermeasures, and serving air-sea rescue roles all around our coasts, the Boulton Paul Defiant...

In 1945 Britain was the world's leading designer and builder of aircraft - a world-class achievement that was not mere rhetoric. And what aircraft they were. The sleek Comet, the first jet airliner. The awesome delta-winged Vulcan, an intercontinental...

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 &...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780853617570Author Robert WestonFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint The Oakwood PressPublisher Stenlake Publishing

Focusing on the 1990s as a decade of change, all of the collieries and most of the coal fired power stations of that era have now gone. During that decade I made a point of photographing the collieries and power stations, and the trains that moved the...

The Birmingham Canal Navigations comprise the greatest concentration of waterways in Britain. Over the course of a century, from the original Birmingham Canal of 1769, they grew to their greatest extent of almost 160 miles, all within about a 12-mile...

The Glasgow District Subway was second only to London in the UK and was the third underground system to be built anywhere in the world. Originally operated as a cable railway, it was later electrified and the rolling stock from that era continued to be...

Part of an exciting new series of small format guides which help you better understand the sea by William Thomson FRGS. This is the essential guide to Tidal Streams, clearly explained through a seamless blend of simple descriptions and rich...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906537586Author Chris GossFormat HardbackPage Count 184Imprint Classic PublicationsPublisher Crecy Publishing

The breakout star of Discovery's hit automotive restoration show Fast N' Loud takes readers on an entertaining ride through his wild life and behind the scenes of his hit show in this memoir and automotive handbook, revving with outrageous details and...

This book provides an in-depth history of the Metropolitan-Vickers diesel-electric Type 2 locomotives, more frequently known collectively as the Co-Bo's due to their unusual wheel arrangement. Twenty locomotives were constructed during the late-1950s for...

The first and only "virtual gallery" with all or almost all the models produced by the Maranello firm from 1947 to the present day, drawn by an artist of the calibre of Giorgio Alisi. Detailed technical files and texts by Leonardo Acerbi, an established...

This stylish handbook from the RCC Pilotage Foundation covers the spectacular cruising grounds around Cape Horn, including Chile, the Beagle Channel, the Falkland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Including some of the most dangerous waters in the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780936070896Author Lloyd KahnFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Shelter Publications Inc.,U.S.Publisher Shelter Publications Inc.,U.S.

A small investment in this book could save you a fortune. With the aid of expert step-by-step guidance, you'll discover all you need to know about the Reliant Scimitar you want to buy. A unique point system will help you to evaluate any potential...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620923931Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Haynes Manuals IncPublisher Haynes Manuals IncWeight(grams) 405gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781563929151Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Haynes Manuals IncPublisher Haynes PublishingWeight(grams) 420gDimensions(mm)...

A celebrated annual publication featuring the latest research on history, development, and service of the world's warships. For 45 years, Warship has been the leading annual resource on the design, development, and deployment of the world's combat...

Over the years, the Republic of Ireland's railways have fascinated rail enthusiasts. This was mainly due to underinvestment in the system from Iarnrod Eireann and the Irish government, which left many lines and locations still very much in the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780882898612Author Jerry PotterFormat HardbackPage Count 312Imprint Pelican Publishing CoPublisher Pelican Publishing Co

The story of the legendary supersonic passenger jet, told through a series of contemporary documents and records. First flown in 1969, Concorde was the first supersonic aircraft to go into commercial service in 1976 and made her final flight in 2003...

Guided by friendly jungle animals, children can develop their comprehension skills through a variety of enjoyable activities. This workbook will build confidence in reading and writing, including writing a letter, story or summary, and finding...

Anthology of twenty inspirational 'This is exactly why I travel' tales of the road from motorcycle overlanders. Contributing authors are hugely experienced globe-riders & others that are relatively new to exploring on two wheels. Hailing from 5...

The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject, highlighting differences between ships and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781905505388Author Dave MardenFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint Kestrel Railway BooksPublisher Kestrel Railway Books

Sliding out of the shadows of World War Two, the de Havilland Vampire - accompanied by the distinctive whine of its Goblin engine - quickly proved itself an effective alternative to piston-powered fighters. After entering operational service with the RAF...

The ideas behind the Grumman F-14 Tomcat first began to take shape back in the late 1950s when it was discovered that the Soviet Union was quickly developing an increasingly accurate airborne missile system that would pose a major threat to the US Navy's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781850101246Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Haynes Manuals IncPublisher Haynes Manuals IncWeight(grams) 469gDimensions(mm)...