Transportation

In August of 1914, the British ship Endurance set sail for the South Atlantic. In October 1915, still half a continent away from its intended base, the ship was trapped, then crushed in the ice

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....

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

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....

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....

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....

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....

If you’re a student pilot taking your first lesson or a seasoned aviator looking to sharpen your skills, Airplane Flying Handbook: The Ultimate Pilot Training Guide for Student and Pro Aviators is the definitive flight training resource you’ve been searching for.

Written and prepared by licensed remote pilots at Ace Flight Training providing the best FAA Part 107 exam study guide on the market....

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.

National Outdoor Book Award-winning author Buddy Levy's presents a thrilling narrative of polar exploration via airship―and the men who sacrificed everything to make history.

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....

New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides returns with a white-knuckle tale of polar exploration and survival in the Gilded Age....

Clarence L. "Kelly" Johnson led the design of such crucial aircraft as the P-38 and Constellation, but he will be more remembered for the U-2 and SR-71 spy planes. His extraordinary leadership of the Lockheed "Skunk Works" cemented his reputation....

In Killed by a Traffic Engineer, civil engineering professor Wes Marshall shines a spotlight on how little science there is behind the way that our streets are engineered, which leaves safety as an afterthought.

Henry Ford, Lee Iaococca and Carroll Shelby concoted a scheme to reinvent the Ford company. They would enter the high-stakes world of European car racing....

West with the Night is the story of a remarkable woman molded and shaped by many things....

She was 17 years old on a Christmas Eve flight 40 years ago to join her father for Christmas when the unimaginable happened. The Lockheed L-188A Electra, on the way from Lima to Pucallpa, flew directly into a thunderstorm.

Les Standiford, author of the John Deal thrillers, tells how the man who turned Florida's swamps into the playgrounds of the rich performed the almost superhuman feat of building a railroad from the mainland to Key West at the turn of the century....

In Carbolics the UK's favourite petrol head (after Clarkson and Hammond) James May answers these questions and more....

The Titanic collided with an iceberg on April 14, and 1,500 people died in the freezing waters. It's a story that has spurred legends and still sends shivers down the spine....

Are you training for your Private Pilot Certificate, refreshing your aviation knowledge, or preparing for a flight review? The Private Pilot License Audio Guide 2024-2025 is designed with you in mind!

In Instrument Pilot Checkride Guide, you will find everything you need to know to pass your checkride with flying colors. This comprehensive resource covers key topics such as weather theory, flight planning, aircraft systems, and instrument procedures, as well as offering insights into the oral exam and flight test. Through a structured approach, this book provides clear explanations, expert tips, and common pitfalls to avoid, making it the perfect study companion. What sets this guide apart is its focus on real-world application.

In Killed by a Traffic Engineer, civil engineering professor Wes Marshall shines a spotlight on how little science there is behind the way that our streets are engineered, which leaves safety as an afterthought. While traffic engineers are not trying to cause deliberate harm to anyone, he explains, they are guilty of creating a transportation system whose designs remain largely based on plausible, but unproven, conjecture.

If you’re a student pilot taking your first lesson or a seasoned aviator looking to sharpen your skills, Airplane Flying Handbook: The Ultimate Pilot Training Guide for Student and Pro Aviators is the definitive flight training resource you’ve been searching for. Packed with approved techniques, real-world aviation insights, and expert guidance, this book takes you from the basics of flight to the most advanced piloting maneuvers with clarity, confidence, and precision.

This book is a concise guide designed to help aspiring pilots prepare for FAA knowledge tests at various levels, including Private Pilot (PPL), Commercial Pilot (CPL), Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Instrument Rating (IR), and Multi-Engine Rating (ME). It covers core aviation principles, including airspace regulations, aerodynamics, weather interpretation, flight planning, and aircraft systems. Unlike extensive study manuals, this guide does not provide comprehensive coverage of all exam topics. Instead, it serves as a focused summary, helping readers ...

This book is a concise study guide designed to help military vehicle technicians prepare for the ASE MIL1-MIL8 certification exams. It does not contain practice questions or provide exhaustive coverage of every exam topic. Instead, it serves as a focused review of core principles, allowing readers to reinforce their understanding and identify areas that require further study. Each chapter covers essential aspects of military tactical wheeled vehicle maintenance, including diesel engine systems, drivetrain components, chassis integrity, suspension and steering, electrical diagnostics, HVAC ...

This book is an extremely concise study guide designed to help school bus technicians prepare for the ASE S1-S7 certification exams. It does not include practice questions or provide comprehensive coverage of all exam topics. Instead, it serves as a streamlined reference, summarizing key concepts and principles to help readers focus on essential areas for further study. The guide covers major school bus systems, including body structure, diesel engines, drivetrain components, brakes, suspension, electrical systems, and HVAC. Each chapter breaks down core principles, common failures, and ...

This book is an extremely concise study guide designed to help technicians prepare for the ASE T1-T8 Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Certification Exams. It does not include practice questions or provide comprehensive coverage of all exam topics. Instead, it serves as a quick-reference guide, summarizing core principles and key concepts to help readers identify areas that require further study. The guide covers essential topics from each ASE exam, including diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical systems, HVAC, and preventive maintenance. It breaks down common ...

Este libro es una guía de estudio extremadamente concisa diseñada para ayudar a los técnicos a prepararse para los exámenes de certificación ASE T1-T8 de camiones medianos y pesados. No incluye preguntas de práctica ni cubre todos los temas del examen en profundidad. En cambio, sirve como una guía de referencia rápida, resumiendo principios fundamentales y conceptos clave para ayudar a los lectores a identificar las áreas que requieren un estudio adicional. El contenido abarca los temas esenciales de cada examen ASE, incluyendo motores diésel, transmisiones, frenos, suspensión, ...

Este libro es una guía de estudio extremadamente concisa diseñada para ayudar a los técnicos automotrices a prepararse para los exámenes de certificación ASE A1-A9. No es un libro de texto completo ni incluye preguntas de práctica. En su lugar, funciona como una guía de referencia rápida, resumiendo los principios clave y ayudando a los lectores a identificar áreas que requieren más estudio. La guía cubre temas esenciales de cada examen ASE, incluyendo reparación de motores, transmisiones, frenos, suspensión, dirección, sistemas eléctricos, climatización (HVAC) y motores ...

This book is an extremely concise study guide designed to help automotive technicians prepare for the ASE A1-A9 certification exams. It is not a comprehensive textbook and does not contain practice questions. Instead, it serves as a quick-reference guide, summarizing core principles and helping readers identify areas that require further study. The guide covers essential topics from each ASE exam, including engine repair, transmissions, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical systems, HVAC, and diesel engines. It breaks down fundamental concepts, common failures, and diagnostic strategies,...