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Consider by scholars as the single most influential book in naval strategy, Alfred Thayer Mahan's "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History: 1660-1783," is a history of naval warfare and sea power during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries that would have a profound influence on the world in the early part of the twentieth century. After the publication of this work the policies outlined in it would soon be adopted by the major military powers...
42) Caboose
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The image of a little red caboose trundling along behind a long freight train is a classic slice of Americana. With the help of nearly 300 marvelous modern and historical images depicting cabooses of all colors, this collection traces the development of this iconic, bygone rolling stock from the nineteenth century to their almost total demise by the mid-1990s. Bobber, cupola, bay window, and transfer cabooses are shown at work across the United States,...
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In 1979, fresh from its general election victory, the Conservative government began formulating plans to deregulate bus services and privatise the companies operating them in England, Scotland and Wales. London was not to be excluded, so from the outset, London Buses was broken up into several areas and from 1985, a tendering system was introduced which permitted other operators to bid for the routes. Opposition from the Labour group at the Greater...
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Propelled towards the end of the 1990s by accessibility imperative requiring low floor buses both, in London and the rest of Britain, Dennis developed a tri axle Trident double decker for Hong Kong and then adapted the design as a two-axle version for Britain.
Orders came thick and fast between 1999, when the first Tridents for London entered service with Stagecoach and 2006, when the Enviro 400, a combination of its unified body builders, replaced...
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In this captivating narrative, we explored the mysterious journey of Egyptian mummies aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic during its maiden voyage in 1912. The story unfolded through nine chapters, chronicling the enigmatic cargo's origins in London's antiquities trade, its secretive loading onto the ship, and the eerie events that transpired during the Titanic's voyage. The narrative delved into the legend of an ancient curse, the tragic collision with...
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December 2018 sees the opening of the new Elizabeth Line that will link Reading and Heathrow in the west with Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east, stretching right across central London and clarifying how vital the arteries of the underground and overground rail network continue to be to so many millions of people. The London Underground has always been of great importance in the lives of Londoners, from when its stations and stairwells offered refuge...
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Better transport is essential to Myanmar's development. After decades of underinvestment, Myanmar's transport infrastructure lags behind other regional countries. Sixty percent of trunk highways and most of the railways need maintenance or rehabilitation. River infrastructure does not exist, while 20 million people lack basic road access. Can the transport sector deliver upon the master plan's objectives? What is needed to improve the quality of the...
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Follows the development of roads in the United States--and the new forms of transportation that used them--from the National Highway of 1805 through railroads and paved roads for bicycles and automobiles to the interstate system--
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Throughout 100-plus years of flight, Purdue University has propelled unique contributions from pioneer educators, aviators, and engineers who flew balloons into the stratosphere, barnstormed the countryside, helped break the sound barrier, and left footprints in lunar soil. Wings of Their Dreams follows the flight plans and footsteps of aviation's pioneers and trailblazers across the twentieth century, a path from Kitty Hawk to the Sea of Tranquility...
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Transport systems are the lifeblood of all great cities and this is certainly true of London. As far back as Roman times, their city Londinium was the hub of a network of roads leading out to all the major centres of the time. It was the Romans who gave the city its first bridge across the Thames and its first paved roadways. This book tells the story of London's roads and bridges and the vehicles that used them. For centuries, transport meant horse...
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The story of Wyndham Clifford Watts is one of humble beginnings and exceptional ingenuity; originally, from Gwent in Wales, W Clifford Watts moved to South Cave in Yorkshire and, in 1937, bought a Model T Ford and began delivering farm produce. With one successful hauling endeavor under his belt, he decided to become a supplier of building materials, a business for which there was great demand at the time. Again, he was successful and obtained his...
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There are two phases to learning to drive. In the first phase you will learn to maneuver your vehicle. There are three basic maneuvers of a vehicle: you can make a right turn, a left turn and a lane change. Think of it this way: parking is no more than a right or left turn; in expressway driving you lane change to get on, lane change while on, and lane change to get off; and even city driving you are either making a turn or a lane change. In the second...
53) Cola Cowboys
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This vivid account tells the story of the truckers who were driving from the UK to the Middle East in the early 1980s. The journey was rough, tough, exhausting, dirty, uncomfortable and dangerous. Journalist Franklyn Wood reports that 'in the course of the one trip we are following, seven Britons died in accidents.' Among the physical hazards were icy mountain hairpins, unmade roads and desert sandstorms. Human hazards included Kamikaze coach drivers,...
55) Little Wars; A game for boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that more
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Little Wars; a game for boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that more intelligent sort of girl who likes boys' games and books by H. G. Wells
Little Wars is a set of rules for playing with toy soldiers, written by English novelist H. G. Wells in 1913.
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At a time when transport is high on the political agenda and government decision-making is being vigorously scrutinized, there is a need for an incisive and accessible analysis of the key policy issues. This book is a highly readable introduction to the transport debate from two experts in the field. The authors celebrate the advantages of a modern transport system, but argue that years of poorly conceived and executed transport policy have resulted...
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Have you been considering becoming a driver for Uber, Lyft or some other ridesharing entity in your spare time? This book is light reading and a perfect guide to steer you around some of the pitfalls and concerns beginner drivers experience. It is meant to provide guidance in a fun and humorous way. Nothing in this book is meant to be construed as legal advice.
58) Trailerama
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Trailerama provides a visual wonderland filled with fascinating and diverse imagery that will surprise the average reader. From sheet music to greeting cards, postcards to Hollywood, the travel trailer is put on grand display in this kitschy celebration culled from the coffers of Trailer Travel's Phil Noyes.
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This booklet has been compiled because of my interest in promoting road safety. It started back in 1985 with Advanced Driving, and then in 1991 I took the opportunity to train as a Driving Instructor. I have since retired after teaching for some 12 years. There have been many changes in driver tuition since I started. One of them has been the introduction of the Theory Test. Now it is necessary to pass the Theory Test before applying for the Practical...
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Originally published in 1887, this early work by American missionary Hampden Coit DuBose is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a wealth of information on the religions of China. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for those interested in Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism and eastern mythology. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are...
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