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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

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....

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....

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.

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....

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....

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

Fatal Forecast chronicles a dramatic fight for survival aboard two small fishing boats that were ambushed by a horrific surprise storm just southeast of Cape Cod....

In this no-holds-barred treatise, Donald Shoup argues that free parking has contributed to auto dependence, rapid urban sprawl, extravagant energy use, and a host of other problems....

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.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help aspiring and seasoned automotive professionals navigate the entire ASE certification process, specifically focusing on the A1-A9 exams.

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

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....

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

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....

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

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

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....

The riveting inside story of Elon Musk and Tesla's bid to build the world's greatest car—from award-winning Wall Street Journal tech and auto reporter Tim Higgins....

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....

This audiobook includes two comprehensive manuscripts: Trucking Company: How to Start a Trucking Company, Be Your Own Boss, and Make Good Profits and Freight Broker Business Startup: The Ultimate Guide to Starting and Running a Trucking Freight Brokerage Business....

This comprehensive guide offers everything you need to know to prepare for the CDL exam and embark on a successful career.

Arctic explorer and American visionary Walter Wellman pioneered both polar and trans-Atlantic airship aviation, making history’s first attempts at each. Wellman has been cast as a self-promoting egomaniac known mostly for his catastrophic failures. Instead he was a courageous innovator who pushed the boundaries of polar exploration and paved the way for the ultimate conquest of the North Pole—which would be achieved not by dogsled or airplane, but by airship.

The question is no longer if electric vehicles will happen, or even when they'll happen, but how. Veteran automotive reporter Mike Colias takes you inside the transformation in this thoroughly reported profile of the hard pivot in the car business, a $2 trillion industry undergoing the biggest change in its 120-year history—a change that is already sending ripples across the entire global economy.

Discover everything you need to know to start your first RV adventure! Are you considering purchasing an RV but feeling hesitant to take the leap? Does the idea of exploring the countryside with your family sound exciting, yet you’re worried you don’t know enough to make these trips successful? Ready to leave doubts behind and embrace the RV camping lifestyle?

The emergence of his Moth in February 1925 marked the beginning of an important but neglected episode in British social history - the craze for flying which gripped a war-weary world for more than a decade. The most successful aircraft of its era, the Moth was the one in which people had the greatest adventures. And it was the Moth which showed that flying was safe, practical and, potentially, open to all.

Since the commercial introduction of the automobile, US automakers have always sought women as customers and advertised accordingly. How, then, did car culture become so masculine? In Pink Cars and Pocketbooks, Jessica Brockmole shares the untold history of women's relationship with automobiles: a journey marked by struggle, empowerment, and the relentless pursuit of independence. This groundbreaking work explores the evolution of women's automotive participation and the cultural shifts that have redefined their roles as drivers, mechanics, and consumers.

Conquer the ETA Electric Vehicle Technician Exam (EVT): A Concise Guide to EV Systems is a focused summary designed to complement more comprehensive study materials, not a technical manual. This guide serves as an essential companion for preparing for the EVT certification and mastering the fundamentals of electric vehicle technology. It provides a high-level overview of key concepts, including EV powertrains, lithium-ion batteries, charging systems, and high-voltage safety protocols, while focusing on core topics like Battery Management Systems (BMS), inverters, regenerative braking, and ...

Launched in 1914, two years after the ill-fated voyage of her sister ship, RMS Titanic, the Britannic was intended to be superior to her tragic twin in every way. But war intervened and in 1915 she was requisitioned as a hospital ship. Just one year later, while on her way to collect troops wounded in the Balkans campaign, she fell victim to a mine laid by a German U-boat and tragically sank in the middle of the Aegean Sea. There her wreck lay, at a depth of 400 feet, until it was discovered fifty-nine years later by legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help aspiring and seasoned automotive professionals navigate the entire ASE certification process, specifically focusing on the A1-A9 exams. With a thorough breakdown of essential topics such as engine repair, transmission systems, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical systems, and more, this resource provides a complete roadmap for success.

Orville and Wilbur were just humble brothers from Dayton, Ohio, yet they would invent an invention which changed the world: The Airplane. The miraculous true story of how these inventors did it is one of the most unlikely and historic achievements in American History.

Now available as an engaging and comprehensive audiobook, this guide is the ultimate companion for anyone seeking to master the world of Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL). Whether you're a beginner preparing for your first CDL test, a professional driver renewing your license, or someone aiming to stay informed about ever-changing regulations, this audiobook is tailored for you.