Transportation

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....

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....

It is difficult to imagine now, but for all its gorgeous scenery, the American West might have been barren tundra as far as most Americans knew well into the 19th century....

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. 

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 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....

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....

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

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

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....

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....

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 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....

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....

Only four men survived the plane crash. The pilot. A politician. A cop... and the criminal he was shackled to....

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

In the 24 richly illustrated lectures of How Railways Transformed the World, you’ll experience the amazing world and impact of railways, from the early 19th century to today’s futuristic trains, including extensive material on the pleasure and appeal of rail travel today.

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....

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....

Developed by experienced technicians and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your ASE Certification A1 or Engine Repair Test. The audio is focused, covering the most important topics you need to know to succeed on the A1 test....

How a Michigan farm boy became the richest man in America is a classic, almost mythic tale, but never before has Henry Ford's outsized genius been brought to life so vividly....

In the early hours of February 25, 1968, a Russian submarine armed with three nuclear ballistic missiles set sail from its base in Siberia on a routine combat patrol to Hawaii. Then it vanished....

Prospect’s Bible will guide you, step by step, through the process of realizing that dream. It will give you an edge your full patch brothers never had. It will give you clarity through the process and guide you to becoming the hottest running prospect your MC has ever seen....

In the third edition of the Private Pilot Blueprint, Jason Schappert takes his 10,000+ hours of flight experience to guide you on the path to saving time and money on your aviation journey....

The best-selling author of Italian Neighbors returns with a wry and revealing portrait of Italian life - by riding its trains.

The most tragic accident in aviation history is more than a story of the loss of 583 lives. As gripping as the event is here in its telling, learning why the accident happened, much of it from the mouths of some of the crew who perished, is itself a story worth experiencing. The disaster did have an upside, for it has directly led to today's enviable commercial aviation safety record.

The Joker: A Story About A Guy, A Gal & A Gasser! Where a troubled kid finds himself at Greg's Speed Shop and ends up going on the ride of his life! A marketing idea that turned into a legacy document, chronicling @ Gregs Speed Shop, Waupaca WI. A world class car and truck, custom build, and fabrication automotive shop.

Aeronautical management encompasses the strategic planning, direction, and control of aviation operations. This field integrates principles of business management with the technical and regulatory aspects of aviation to ensure the efficient and safe operation of airlines, airports, and related services.

Michael Gillespie applies his generous wit, dry humor, and historical insights to the school of railroading literature at the height of the steam era. Personal journals, press reports, and trade magazines all produced stories meant at the time to entertain readers… but which today offer a compelling folk history from the early days of railroads. 350 pages of railroad stories... with editorial introductions and commentary, dozens of historic photos, and a complete railroad glossary... make "OLD TIME RAILROAD STORIES" a true collector’s edition! Michael is also the author of two of the ...

In Too Far on a Whim, Tyler A. Pitrof presents a high-spirited revision of the US Navy's commitment to high-steam propulsion systems, the mainstay of its World War II fleets. Pitrof's research persuasively demonstrates that in its war against the Imperial Japanese Navy, the US Navy succeeded despite its high-steam propulsion systems rather than because of them. Pitrof provides an account that extends far beyond technology and into matters of naval hierarchies and bureaucracy, strategic theory, and ego.

Embark on your aerial adventure with the "Beginner's Guide for Drones." This audiobook is your ultimate resource for mastering drone technology, covering everything from selecting the right drone to essential flight techniques and safety precautions. Whether you're a novice or looking to refine your skills, our expert tips and step-by-step instructions will help you navigate the skies with confidence. Perfect for aspiring drone enthusiasts eager to explore the exciting world of drone flying and photography.

The book welcomes you to a fictive Ferrari museum (although the two official ones are always worth a visit), telling the tales of the different cars on display. All short stories are independent from each other, but nevertheless, you will soon observe that they are all interconnected. Each car, engineer, designer, coachbuilder, driver, and owner has become a part of the rich Ferrari legacy.

Buckle up for some turbulence because nothing flies under the radar for Captain Jeremy Burfoot. With more than 35 years of airline experience, the former Qantas pilot presents an Airbus-load of stories about unruly passengers and cockpit clashes, and expertly navigates the bizarre myths surrounding everyday air travel. He explains important details like why plane wings actually bend, which in-flight surfaces carry the most germs and how to make plane food taste better.

In the first half of the nineteenth century, transportation in the United States underwent an extraordinary transformation. In The American Transportation Revolution, Aaron W. Marrs explores the cultural influence of steamboats and railroads, which fascinated Americans across the country.

The electric vehicle (EV) market is undergoing a significant transformation, with major players like Tesla facing increasing competition from Chinese EV makers and other international and domestic automakers.

Capturing the disbelief, the chaos and the terror of the fateful night the Titanic sank 100 years ago, Titanic on Trial brings to life the tragedy through the voices of those who survived it. Stories about the sinking have become legendary - how the band played to the end, how lifeboats were lowered half-empty - but amongst the films, novels and academic arguments, only those who were there can separate truth from fiction. This book gives the story back to those people.

This book is designed to give the everyday motorcyclist many ideas on great destinations, incredible road routes and awesome places to enjoy traveling on your motorcycle. It includes a vast array of ideas from many countries across the world including the UK, US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of efficient courier delivery with "FPT Last Mile: Mastering Delivery in Courier Vol I" by the insightful A Al-Hamoudy. In an age where every minute counts and precision is paramount, this groundbreaking volume unveils the intricacies of mastering the last mile delivery—the pivotal segment of the courier industry where customer satisfaction and operational efficiency converge.

Have you ever dreamed of taking to the skies as an Air Force officer, commanding advanced aircraft, and leading missions with precision and skill? The Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) is your gateway to turning that dream into reality. In a world where precision, intelligence, and leadership are paramount, the AFOQT serves as the gateway to a career as an Air Force officer. But mastering this challenging test requires more than just academic prowess—it demands strategic preparation, mental acuity, and a deep understanding of the test's intricacies.

Nowadays, people always use airplanes to get to their destinations. Instead of spending several days taking the bus or train, they prefer a flight that will take three hours at most. In an era when every minute of our day is precious, we can’t afford to waste time on ground transportation. But how did planes first came into being? Who came up with the idea of sticking some wings to a frame to make them fly? How did they manage to fly in the first place? There are so many questions that we want answered – which is exactly what this book is planning to do for you. Here, you will discover:...