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Flying Scotsman

10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Extraordinary Story of the World's Most Famous Locomotive

By Andrew Roden

£8.99 10 Feb 2012 Paperback Aurum Press Ltd

A star of the golden age of steam, the "Flying Scotsman" broke the world speed record in 1934 and has enthralled millions with her beauty and power. Uniquely, her postwar career has been even more varied and exciting than her early triumphs. The twists and turns of the engine's history are all detailed in this thorough account, from being nearly abandoned on a tour of the U.S. to being owned briefly and unsuccessfully by pop mogul Pete Waterman and put up for sale yet again when the company that owned her went bankrupt in 2003. Filled with numerous interviews with those involved with the "Scotsman" over the years, this is the story of a unique and remarkable train.

Automotive Diesel Technology

09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By Gus Wright

£57.99 09 Jan 2012 Hardback Pearson Education (US)

Written by an experienced diesel technician, this book has an intensely practical approach to the most popular, current light and medium duty diesel engines rather than a theoretical or descriptive one. While most diesel books are directed to heavy-duty diesels used in less than 20% of all diesel engines produced, this book is directed to the 70% market share of diesels used in light and medium duty applications. The technology enabling the use in this new generation of powerful automotive diesels is vastly different from heavy-duty diesels and requires its own unique coverage. Currently, this book is the only one available to serve the requirements of automotive technicians servicing these light-duty engines. Automotive techniciansand Diesel enthusiasts.

Rolls-Royce and Bentley

01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Crewe Years

By Martin Bennett

£65.00 01 Dec 2011 Hardback Haynes Publishing Group

The names Rolls-Royce and Bentley are well known. This book traces the story of these automotive aristocrats, examining the post-war models manufactured at Crewe.

Carving the Western Path

11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

By River, Rail and Road through Central and Northern BC

By R. Hervey

£12.99 11 Nov 2011 Paperback Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd

A century of deal-making and government misdeeds form the backdrop of this entertaining account of pioneer road-builders, railway barons, and sternwheeler captains.

The Narrative of the Beagle Voyage, 1831-1836

01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

By Daniel Brass

£350.00 01 Nov 2011 Hardback Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd

HMS Beagle has entered the collective imagination as the ship that carried Charles Darwin to the Galapagos, triggering his later work on the theory of natural selection. This book presents the accounts of the two Beagle voyages, written by the ships' captains Robert Fitzroy and Phillip Parker King.

Dino

01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The V6 Ferarri

By Brian Long

£35.00 01 Oct 2011 Hardback Veloce Publishing Ltd

Although not the fastest or the most powerful Ferrari, the beautiful lines of the Dino have inspired generations of enthusiasts. This book covers the full story of the Dino, from Pininfarina concept car through to the final production model, illustrated throughout with contemporary material.

Alfa Romeo V6 Engine - High Performance Manual

01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Covers GTV6, 75 & 164 2.5 & 3 Liter Engines - Also Includes Advice on

By Jim Kartalamakis

£30.00 01 Sep 2011 Paperback Veloce Publishing Ltd

Following in the tracks of the author's well-known Alfa DOHC tuning manual, Jim Kartalamakis describes all kinds of useful information and techniques to increase power, performance and reliability of V6 Alfas and their engines. This book is the result of much research and firsthand experience gained through many projects concerning Alfa V6 rear-wheel drive models, from the GTV6 series to the last of the 75 3.0 models. A wealth of completely new information can be found here regarding cylinder head mods, big brake mods, LSD adjustment procedure, suspension modifications for road and track, electrical system improvements, flow-bench diagrams, dyno plots, and much more!

Alfa Romeo V6 Engine - High Performance Manual

01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Covers GTV6, 75 & 164 2.5 & 3 Liter Engines - Also Includes Advice on

By Jim Kartalamakis

£30.00 01 Aug 2011 Paperback Veloce Publishing Ltd

Alfa Romeo V6 Engine - High Performance Manual

01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Covers GTV6, 75 and 164 2.5 and 3 Litre Engines - Also Includes (not for

By Jim Kartalamakis

£30.00 01 May 2011 Paperback Veloce Publishing Ltd

FAA Airspace Redesign and Congestion Management

28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

By Sidney R. Rothman

£74.50 28 Mar 2011 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Aviation congestion and delay is an issue of long standing. Statistically, there was a significant increase in congestion and delay throughout the national aviation system in 2007. The situation has been especially noticeable at certain key airports, namely the New York region in general and John F Kennedy International Airport in particular.

Urban Transport in the Developing World

01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A Handbook of Policy and Practice

By Harry T. Dimitriou, Ralph Gakenheimer

£165.00 01 Mar 2011 Hardback Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

The twenty thematic chapters in this book provide a broad set of perspectives on the plight, possibilities and opportunities of urban transport in the developing world set against the challenges of sustainable development.

The Nissan GT-R High-performance Manual

01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

An International Guide to High-performance Components

By Alex Gorodji

£24.99 01 Mar 2011 Paperback Veloce Publishing PLC

Covers some of the top modifications to the Nissan GT-R as worked out by the world's best tuners that are crucial in order to release the GT-R's enormous performance potential. This book details the modifying the R35.

Flying Scotsman

25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Extraordinary Story of the World's Most Famous Locomotive

By Andrew Roden

£8.99 25 Feb 2011 Paperback Aurum Press Ltd

Maserati

06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Italian Luxury and Flair

By Martin Buckley

£25.00 06 Jan 2011 Hardback Haynes Publishing Group

For much of its existence Maserati has remained in the shadow of Ferrari, its near neighbor in Modena, Italy. Little of worth has been published about the marque, but now Martin Buckley, a dedicated Maserati fan, puts that right with this detailed, colorful, passionate review of Maserati's production cars. Starting with the early 2-litre six-cylinder road cars of the period 1946-57, he moves on to the bigger and faster models that followed. The 3500 series, 5000GT, Quattroporte, Ghibli and Indy, Bora and Merak, Khamsin, Quattroporte II and III, and Kyalami - a glorious bloodline that lasted from the 1950s to the 1980s. The Biturbo that followed saw a downturn in Maserati's fortunes, but a modern revival is well and truly underway.

Alfa Romeo V6 Engine - High Performance Manual

01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Covers GTV6, 75 and 164 2.5 and 3 Litre Engines - Also Includes (not for

By Jim Kartalamakis

£19.99 01 Jan 2011 Paperback Veloce Publishing PLC

Mini Cooper in Detail

31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By John Parnell

£35.00 31 Oct 2010 Hardback Herridge & Sons Ltd

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An Essay on the Use of Celestial & Terrestrial Globes

01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By George Adams

£16.99 01 Oct 2010 Paperback Pelican Publishing Co

George Adams was the mathematical instrument maker to the King of England and the optician to the Prince of Wales. Utilizing simple scientific truths, Adams describes how to find the longitude and latitude of any location, how to ascertain the sun's declination, how to construct a sundial, how to determine the coordinates of a comet, how to plan for winter or summer solstices, and much more.

Indian Rail Handbook

30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Nick Hill

£12.99 30 Sep 2010 Paperback Trailblazer Publications

Guide for rail travellers in India. Includes rail atlas of 80 maps showing all 7326 railway staions.

Automotive Fuels Reference Book

10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Keith Owen

£90.00 10 Sep 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

This book addresses the questions that have arisen since the second edition (1995); such as the implications of the concept of vehicle and fuel as a single system, and fuel's contribution to emissions control, and international demands for low emissions performance while maintaining specifications with good drivability and freedom from knock.

From Fox Moths to Jet Rangers

01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A Bush Pilot's Life

By Harvey Evans

£22.50 01 Sep 2010 Paperback Harbour Publishing

The life and adventures of one of Canada's most repected bush pilots.

Street Rotary

26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Mark Warner

£15.99 26 Aug 2010 Paperback Penguin Putnam Inc

The ultimate performance guide to the rotary engines built by Mazda from 1978 to the present. Includes: Engine history and identification a[ Rotary engine fundamentals a[ Component selection and modifications a[ Housings and porting a[ Rotors, seals, and internals a[ Intake and fuel systems a[ Exhaust Systems a[ Engine management and ignition a[ Oil and lubrication systems a[ Forced induction a[ Nitrous, water and alcohol injection

The Affordable Porsche

05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Complete Guide to Buying and Running a Low-cost Porsche

By Iain Ayre

£19.99 05 Aug 2010 Hardback Haynes Publishing Group

Many drivers dream of owning a Porsche, particularly an example of the legendary 911, but to many this ambition appears to be beyond reach.

Porsche Boxster and Cayman

01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ultimate Owners' Guide

By Mark Bennett

£16.95 01 Aug 2010 Paperback Peter Morgan Media Ltd

This handy glove box sized book gives the owner the key information needed to own and maintain the Porsche Boxster. There's a description of all the model types, basic and not so basic maintenance, tips on how to get the best from the car and sections on customization and improvement. This book aims to give the owner an introduction to the fun of owning a Boxster and is a primer for some of the easier home mechanic tasks.

Upper Half of the Motorcycle

01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On the Unitty of Rider and Machine

By Bernt Speigel

£20.99 01 Aug 2010 Paperback Whitehorse Press

Due to the popularity of Bernt Spiegel's The Upper Half of the Motorcycle in its original German, leading to multiple editions and printings, the book has been translated into English to bring its provocative message to a wider audience. Spiegel's metaphor considers the rider and the motorcycle as a single unit -- the rider being the upper half. Spiegel draws on anthropology, psychology, biology, physics, and other disciplines to analyze the theory and function of the man-machine unit. Motorcycle riding is seen as a serendipitous junction where people have created machines for personal transport and then become so adept at using them that the machine becomes like an artificial limb -- part of the rider himself. The ultimate goal for riders is integration and skill development to the point of virtuosity.

From Fox Moths to Jet Rangers

01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A Bush Pilot's Life

By Harvey Evans

£22.50 01 Aug 2010 Paperback Harbour Publishing

The life and adventures of one of Canada's most repected bush pilots.

Student Pilot's Flight Manual

28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

From First Flight to Private Certificate

By William K. Kershner

£20.99 28 Jul 2010 Paperback Aviation Supplies & Academics Inc

Offers ground and flight information for student pilots working towards private certification. This title describes flying fundamentals in a step-by-step manner and covers various procedures including the solo, cross-country, and night flights. It includes the FAA regulations, procedures, aeronautical charts, and terminology.

Flying Scotsman

25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Extraordinary Story of the World's Most Famous Locomotive

By Andrew Roden

£8.99 25 Jul 2010 Paperback Aurum Press Ltd

* 11,000 copies sold in hardback in 6 printings * Flying Scotsman currently under restoration by National Railway Museum * Stunning period-illustration-style cover * 'An absorbing new book... The author is to be congratulated' Railway Magazine * 'Highly readable... a book Flying Scotsman enthusiasts should enjoy' Heritage Railway

Take Flight

05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Celebrating Aviation in the West of England Since 1910

By Andrew Kelly, Melanie Kelly

£40.00 05 Jul 2010 Hardback Bristol Cultural Development Partnership

Starks' Harvesters

04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Robert S. White

£9.95 04 Jul 2010 Paperback Old Pond Publishing Ltd

In May 1979 two young Englishmen travelled to Oklahoma to become members of Dale Starks' harvesting crew.

Urban Mass Transit

04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Life Story of a Technology

By Robert C. Post

£13.00 04 Jul 2010 Paperback Johns Hopkins University Press

From horse-drawn omnibuses to subways to light rail, this title highlights the technological and social struggles that have accompanied urbanization and the need for an efficient and cost-effective means of transportation in cities. It focuses on innovations in the United States as well as worldwide developments.

Vespa

01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Icon of Style

By Alessandro Sannia