Transportation

On May 1, 1915, with WWI entering its tenth month, a luxury ocean liner as richly appointed as an English country house sailed out of New York, bound for Liverpool, carrying a record number of children and infants....

The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training....

See your FAA checkride examiners favorite checkride questions before the big day. Now in it's 3rd edition the book meets and exceeds all ACS guidelines and covers recent FAA changes.

Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize David McCullough tells the dramatic story behind the story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly....

A major literary event: a never-before-published work from the author of the American classic Their Eyes Were Watching God that brilliantly illuminates the horror and injustices of slavery as it tells the true story of one of the last known survivors of the Atlantic slave trade....

Now in its 2nd edition and up to date with the latest FAA ACS questions! Pass Your Instrument Pilot Checkride shares with you your examiner's favorite instrument pilot checkride questions and answers

The Airplane Flying Handbook provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces basic pilot skills and knowledge that are essential for piloting airplanes....

Authored by Noel Benford, a seasoned Certified Flight Instructor from New York, this guide gives you the most common questions students have been asked during recent exams.

Gifted storyteller Winston Groom, the bestselling author of Forrest Gump, has written the fascinating story of three extraordinary heroes who defined aviation during the great age of flight....

Once we were drivers, the open road alive with autonomy, adventure, danger, trust, and speed. Today we are as likely to be in the back seat of an Uber as behind the wheel ourselves. Tech giants are hurling us toward a shiny, happy "self-driving" future....

Concorde is an enthralling personal account of what it takes to fly planes faster than the speed of sound, and of the events that lay behind 114 needless deaths—the 113 victims of the crash and, ultimately, Concorde herself....

The commercial driver industry is fast-growing yet continuously faced with a shortage of certified CDL drivers. Certification starts with passing the CDL written exam and that's where many fall short. We aim to change that trend....

Nothing Like It in the World is the story of the men who built the transcontinental railroad. In Ambrose's hands, this enterprise comes to life....

A high-octane, no-holds-barred account of a year inside Formula 1 from Haas team principal Guenther Steiner, star of Drive to Survive, one of the most successful Netflix series of all time....

The story begins in 1629, when the pride of the Dutch East India Company, the Batavia, is on its maiden voyage en route from Amsterdam to the Dutch East Indies, laden down with the greatest treasure to leave Holland....

A few minutes before midnight on April 14, 1912, the "unsinkable" RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage to New York, struck an iceberg....

An exciting scientific adventure from the days of wooden ships and iron men, Longitude is full of heroism and chicanery, brilliance and the absurd....

Boeing is a century-old titan of industry. It played a major role in the early days of commercial flight, World War II bombing missions, and moon landings....

On October 6, 1973, Ted Simon knew there was no going back. He loaded up his 500cc Triumph Tiger in the pouring rain and said good-bye to London....

The Machine That Changed the World provides enduring and essential guidance to managers and leaders in every industry seeking to transform traditional enterprises into exemplars of lean success....

The "CDL Study Guide 2025-2026" is a comprehensive resource designed to ensure your readiness for the CDL exam. With a focus on extensive practice questions and an innovative online platform, our guide is your pathway to success in obtaining your CDL.

Want to handle basic auto repairs yourself? This easy-to-follow guide gives you the nuts and bolts of diagnosing trouble and performing maintenance and repairs on your vehicle. You'll explore each system and keep everything running in tiptop shape....

General Chuck Yeager was the greatest test pilot of them all - the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound....

An entertaining and enlightening, Paved Paradise is an utterly original investigation into one of the most quietly influential forces in modern American life—the humble parking spot....

You are no doubt a busy individual with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study for the Private Pilot oral exam. However, the truth is that the Private Pilot test is a challenging exam.

We think we know the story of the Titanic—the once majestic and supposedly unsinkable ship that struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Britain to America—but very little has been written about the vessel’s 705 survivors. How did the events of that horrific night in the icy waters of the North Atlantic affect the lives of those who lived to tell the tale? Drawing on a wealth of previously unpublished letters, memoirs, diaries, and interviews with their family members, award-winning journalist Andrew Wilson brings to life the survivors’ colorful voices.

This book is the product of The Earhart Project, a thirty-four-year investigation of the Earhart tragedy by The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery. TIGHAR investigators had no agenda. They were not out to advocate, excuse, honor, or impugn. They saw the Earhart disappearance as an aviation accident and reasoned the answer to its cause and outcome should be discoverable if they could find, assemble, and analyze the relevant data.

Transportation planners, engineers, and policymakers in the United States face the monumental task of righting the wrongs of their predecessors while charting the course for the next generation. This task requires empathy while pushing against forces in the industry that are resistant to change. How do you change a system that was never designed to be equitable? How do you change a system that continues to divide communities? In Inclusive Transportation, expert Veronica O. Davis shines a light on the inequitable and often destructive practice of transportation planning and engineering.

Conquer the Delivery Truck Driving Field: Your Guide to a Career Picking Up, Transporting, and Dropping Off Packages and Small Shipments is an essential resource for anyone interested in pursuing a career in delivery truck driving. This comprehensive guide covers every aspect of the profession, from mastering the basics of cargo handling and route planning to honing advanced skills like customer interaction and efficient time management. It provides an in-depth look at the daily responsibilities of delivery drivers, including navigating urban areas, handling packages safely, and maintaining...

Conquer the ASE L1 Exam: Your Guide to Advanced Engine Performance is an in-depth study guide crafted to equip technicians with the knowledge and skills required to diagnose and repair advanced engine performance issues. Covering key areas tested on the ASE L1 exam, the guide dives into vital topics such as powertrain diagnosis, computerized engine controls, ignition systems, fuel and air induction, and emission controls. Each chapter not only explains essential systems and components but also provides real-world troubleshooting methods and insights into how various vehicle systems interact...

Conquer the ASE P1 Exam: Your Guide to a Career as a Medium-Heavy Truck Parts Specialist is a comprehensive study guide designed to prepare individuals for the ASE P1 exam and a career in truck parts specialization. It covers essential content areas, including communication and sales skills, in-depth vehicle systems knowledge, and inventory management. Each chapter is crafted to mirror real-world responsibilities, with an emphasis on identifying critical parts, interacting with customers, and managing inventory with accuracy. Topics delve into brake components, electrical systems, drive ...

Conquer the ASE L3 Exam: Your Guide to Light-Duty Hybrid and Electric Vehicles is an in-depth study guide designed to prepare automotive technicians for the ASE L3 certification. This guide covers essential topics, from high-voltage battery diagnostics to the inner workings of power electronics, including inverters and DC/DC converters. Each chapter explores key systems within hybrid and electric vehicles, such as regenerative braking, motor-generators, and thermal management. Additionally, the book addresses advanced diagnostics, including CAN bus communication and insulation testing, and ...

Conquer the ASE L4 Exam: Your Guide to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) provides a thorough exploration of the topics essential for passing the ASE L4 certification. This guide covers the functionality, calibration, and repair of key ADAS features such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), and Blind Spot Warning (BSW). Each chapter delves into core components like radar modules, forward-facing cameras, and electronic power steering, offering practical advice on diagnostics and troubleshooting. The book includes a detailed breakdown of control modules ...

Conquer the ASE L2 Exam: Your Guide to Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis is an in-depth study guide for technicians seeking ASE certification in advanced diesel diagnostics. This guide covers critical topics necessary for diagnosing complex diesel engine issues, such as powertrain systems, electronic control modules (ECM), and emissions controls. With detailed explanations on topics like turbocharging, DPF regeneration, SCR systems, and fuel injection, the book provides a foundation in understanding how modern diesel engines manage performance, efficiency, and emissions. It emphasizes the ...

Conquer the AFOQT: Your Concise Guide to Mastering the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test is a streamlined and effective resource for anyone preparing to take the AFOQT. This guide covers all sections of the test, including Verbal Analogies, Word Knowledge, Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, and Instrument Comprehension. With focused chapters that break down complex concepts into digestible explanations, this guide makes it easier to understand critical topics such as aviation knowledge, spatial awareness, and mechanical comprehension. Each chapter includes practical examples, real...