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London Transport Buses in East London and Essex: The 1960s and 1970s
Starting at London City’s eastern terminus, Aldgate, this book begins with the red central bus routes radiating out to Essex, featured together with the Green Line coach services. Hackney, Clapton, Poplar, Bow and Stratford make up East London proper, with Barking, Ilford and Chadwell Heath forming the second ‘wave’. We then come into Essex with Romford, Hainault and then up to Epping. Hornchurch, Rainham and Gidea Park follow, with the outer limits at Upminster and Brentwood. Born in Romford, Essex, in 1943, David Christie started colour photography of railways in 1962 to capture the last days of steam. It wasn’t until 1967 that he realised that he should be doing likewise for his local buses and in particular his favourite – the London RT. So began several years of recording not only local routes, but also those of East London. Primarily featuring images from the late 1960s and early 1970s, the author offers a fascinating view of a golden age of transport in and around the capital, with a variety of buses on show.Read more
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100 Cars Britain Can Be Proud Of
From Ace to Zodiac – via the world-beating Land Rover, the thrilling Morgan Aeromax, the eternally young Mini Cooper and the unique London taxi – this is a celebration of the best British cars, old and new, in all their glorious diversity. Don’t you believe it when people say there’s no such thing as a ‘British’ car any more. As a nation, the calamity of British Leyland and MG Rover lingers in our collective conscience, but car factories in Britain today build some of the world’s most advanced and desirable cars. Some of them have Japanese names, for sure, but then Ford was always more hamburger than roast beef, wasn’t it? Britain’s engineers, designers and entrepreneurs have for decades been the creators of motor cars with unique style and charm, from the Bentley 3-litre and Morris Minor Traveller of ‘then’ to the Aston Martin Vantage and Lotus Evora of ‘now’. Inside, you’ll find out about the country’s 100 most significant models, boasting style, speed, ingenuity and The Right Stuff. They’ll make you glad they’re British!
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The Repair Shop: Crafts in the Barn: Skills, stories and heartwarming restorations: THE LATEST BOOK
The Repair Shop – the Bafta-award-winning series with regular viewing figures of 7 million in the UK alone – has cemented itself as a BBC classic.Enter a workshop filled with expert craftspeople as they bring loved pieces of family history and the memories they hold back to life.
Each expert explains their craft, the reason they love it so much and how they go about restoring and reviving your precious objects, from a Ukrainian suitcase to a matchstick clock, using crafts as varied as leatherwork, woodwork, metalwork, art and ceramic restoration.
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Supercars 2024: 16-Month Calendar – September 2023 through December 2024
Enjoy a year of speed, power, and stunning design with this 16-month wall calendar! G. F. Williams’ superb photography captures the greatest high-performance offerings.From classics like the Lamborghini Miura and McLaren F1 to today’s amazing Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche hypercars, Supercars 2024 features top makes and models from around the world.
This 12″ × 12″ wall calendar includes a convenient page that shows the months of September, October, November, and December 2023, followed by individual pages for the months of 2024 to keep you up to speed all year.
Supercars 2024 belongs on the wall of any fan of these super high-performance machines.
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The British Transport Police: An Illustrated History
The British Transport Police has the most diverse history of any police force in the world. It can trace its origins back to 1826, and is made up from over 240 railway, dock and canal forces. Early railway companies maintained their own police forces, but following the First World War these smaller companies were amalgamated into four large companies. In 1948 following the nationalisation of the transport infrastructure the force took responsibility for policing the railways, ports and canals as the British Transport Commission Police, the first national police force in the United Kingdom. The BTC was dissolved in 1963 but the force remained as the British Transport Police. From the beginning the force has been at the forefront of policing innovation such as being the first force to use dogs, employing women as uniformed officers, the introduction of a computerised crime reporting procedure and the first to use technology to arrest a murder suspect. Although diminished in size and areas of responsibility since privatisation of the UK transport infrastructure, the force has moved with the demands of modern policing. This book is an illustrated history of this unique force working to keep the travelling public safe.Read more
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You Call, We Haul: The Life and Times of Bob Carter (Old Pond Books) Inspirational Story of the Founder of Haulage Company, Trans UK; Explore British Transport in the Heyday of…
Best known for founding international haulier Trans UK, Bob Carter was involved in the groundbreaking changes occurring in British transport of the ’60s and ’70s. Beginning in the army, where he witnessed nuclear testing on Christmas Island in the 1950s, Carter went on to be a driver, office worker, and, finally, company owner.
Never afraid to get his hands dirty, Bob was able to turn his hand to any aspect of his business operation, from repairing mechanical defects to operating forklifts and driving his own trucks. In 1975, he set out on Trans UK’s maiden run to Iran in his Humber Sceptre with four of his trucks in convoy—the first trip of many for the company.
The denationalization of BRS and the implementation of the ‘O’ licence, the rapid growth of privately owned haulage companies, combined with the Middle East oil boom of the ’70s, all helped Bob to develop a successful British and international transport operation.
Including nearly 300 previously unpublished photos, You Call, We Haul is an inspirational story which will appeal to those with an interest in the heyday of Middle East travel, and those with a general love of great British transport companies.
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The Art of the Formula 1 Race Car 2024: 16-Month Calendar – September 2023 through December 2024
This 16-month calendar, highlights 13 of the most exciting F1 race cars from 70-plus years of competition, captured in the studio portraits of master automotive photographer James Mann.The photographs in The Art of the Formula 1 Race Car 2024 showcase greats such as Ferrari, McLaren, Williams, Lotus, Brabham, Mercedes, and more, portraying the vehicles’ engineering and technological brilliance and also their inherent beauty—the captivating result of Formula 1’s mix of competition, creativity, and technical ingenuity that makes these racers works of mechanical art.
This 12″ × 12″ wall calendar includes a convenient opening page showing the months of September, October, November, and December 2023, followed by individual pages for the months of 2024.
Keep yourself on track throughout the year while enjoying Formula 1’s most intriguing and successful race cars from the 1950s to today.
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250 Theory Test Practise Questions for Cars: Highway Code Questions & Answers (Theory Test Questions)
Learning to drive and need to pass your car theory test? Then this is the book you need!
This study book contains 250 Highway Code & theory test questions for cars based on the official DVSA theory test question revision bank. They are designed to help you revise and practise for your driving theory test. Updated for 2023 with new questions about towing trailers.
Each practise set consists of 50 multiple choice questions. Mark the box to the left of each answer you think is correct then turn the page to reveal the answer. You’ll also find an explanation of the correct answer helping to reinforce your knowledge on the subject.
The book also explains all about the theory test, what happens on the day and what you need to do to be successful.
It’s a great and fun way to brush up on your knowledge and help to ensure you get that all important first time pass!
Also available as a fully interactive eBook!
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Mustang OFFICIAL | 2024 14 x 24 Inch Monthly Deluxe Wall Calendar | Foil Stamped Cover | BrownTrout | Ford Motor Muscle Car
When Ford first released the sleek, high-performance Mustang in 1964, it was a success from the get-go. Over half a century later, still fast, classy, and relatively inexpensive, the Mustang continues to boast a devoted following. Featuring iconic models from different eras in the Mustang’s glorious history, this super deluxe wall calendar puts you in the driver’s seat and sets you free on the open road.
- Photography – Enjoy stunning, full-color photographs every single month in an extra-large format
- Durable Construction – Sturdy, high-quality paper resists curling and ink bleed-through, and durable binding ensures longevity throughout the year
- Use Right Away – 16-month calendar, 12 full monthly pages and beginning with a bonus spread of the final four months of the preceding year with an additional image
- Large, Roomy Day Blocks – All major holidays and moon phases listed, with plenty of room for writing notes and appointments
- Specifications – 16 months (two-page layout September–December 2023, and –December 2024); 14″ x 12″ (closed); 14″ x 24″ (opened); 28 pages
- BrownTrout Earth-Friendly – Manufactured with sustainable materials, including Forest Stewardship Council®-certified paper and soy ink
- Abundant Gift Options – BrownTrout has over 1,000 calendars representing favorite subjects, themes, and formats to keep you organized
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Nautical Illustrations: 681 Royalty-Free Illustrations from Nineteenth-Century Sources (Dover Pictorial Archive)
Detailed images — taken from rare sources — depict primitive canoes, a Roman galley, ship figureheads, naval battles, dock scenes, lighthouses, pirate ships, steam-powered battleships, and a wealth of other subjects. Brief captions identify pictures, which are arranged chronologically. Irresistible to boating enthusiasts and armchair sailors. Over 600 black-and-white illustrations.Read more
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Superstox and Stock Cars: The Golden Years
The golden years of oval racing were arguably the 1970s when the sport went though its’ most rapid development and enjoyed its biggest following. The stock car formula had evolved considerably from the original version launched in 1954. Contstant development and modification over the years meant that the cars looked nothing like the original road going versions and so the Spedeworth promotion renamed their main class ‘Superstox’ and introduced a new formula closer to the original idea bearing the original name of stock cars.
Whilst hot rod racing provided a pure form of motor racing with no contact between cars allowed it was the Superstox and stock car formulae that continued to provide the ‘crash and bash’ that many race fans flocked to see. Although essentially an amatuer sport both the Superstox and stock cars contested international championships and test matches which were attended by huge crowds.
Superstox and stock cars have evolved even further since the 1970s, but captured here in over 200 photographs are the cars, drivers and the circuits from those golden years of racing.
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Buses: Another Life
What happens to old buses at the end of their career, when they are replaced by newer vehicles? Some inevitably go to scrap, especially if they have been cannibalised for spares. Some see further service with other bus companies. A few lucky ones pass directly into preservation. But many find further employment with so-called ‘Non-PSV’ users; some of these may continue to carry passengers, perhaps as works transport or for a community group. Some may be used for driver training. However, others will be converted to fulfil a whole variety of roles – catering or hospitality vehicles; advertising promotional vehicles; ambulances; mobile homes; playbuses; horseboxes; vehicle transporters, and more. This book looks at a variety of old buses and coaches and the varied roles they have fulfilled over the last fifty years.Read more
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Sheffield Buses
Sheffield has seen an influx of new independent operators with a wide range of new and second-hand buses, diverse liveries, and, of course, trams and trambuses. Looking at Sheffield and its suburbs, this book will provide enthusiasts with an insight into an ever-changing scene, supported by numerous previously unpublished colour photographs.Read more
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Dundee’s Trams and Buses
The Dundee & District Tramways Company began operating a service using a horse tram on 30 August 1877. In 1885, steam traction was introduced, and between 1900 and 1902 the system was electrified, reaching as far as Broughty Ferry and Monifeith at its height. In 1899 the company had become Dundee City Tramways, and in October 1956 the tram system was closed; all the services were now run using the motor buses, which had originally been introduced in 1922. Dundee Corporation Transport and its successors have run the buses in the city ever since. In this book, transport historian Walter Burt looks at the trams and buses used by these companies, and tells the story of transport in Dundee through the vehicles that used to work its streets in a collection of images that will bring back memories of Dundee from times past.Read more
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Network Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester covers an area of 493 square miles and is a diverse part of North West England, it is home to 2.8 million people. At its heart is the vibrant and ever-changing City of Manchester, the large conurbation having borders with Lancashire, West Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Cheshire and Merseyside. It has a complex, varied and historic heavy rail network that contains ninety-six stations on a 142 mile network, part of which was the first passenger railway in the World. Greater Manchester is also home to the largest light rail system in the UK – The Metrolink Tram system has a current network of 57 miles and 93 stops, its expansion has aided some traffic reduction in an area that has the highest percentage of Motorway network than any other county in the UK. Network Greater Manchester is a detailed photographic journey over the system that chronicles the constantly changing scene since the late 1970’s to the present day and illustrates how the services, rolling stock and infrastructure have changed with the passage of time.Read more
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Creative Repair: Pastoral Care and Creativity
The recent pandemic has highlighted an increasing need for support for those experiencing mental health challenges and those caring for them. There is an urgent need for clergy and others involved in pastoral care both to attend to their own well-being and to develop resilience. The role of pastors in accompanying those grieving, planning, and conducting funerals carries a toll of emotional and psychological resources which need to be replenished routinely. Showing how everything from singing in choirs or joining theatre or dance groups to painting or sculpting can help those in leadership to develop a flexible mindset and give relief to the pressures of responsible roles, Creative Repair is essential reading both for those who train others as pastors and those who are themselves in training and preparing to take on pastoral responsibility themselves.Read more
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London Bus Routes One by One: 201-300 (Transport Systems Series)
Following on from London Bus Routes One By One: 1-100 and London Bus Routes One By One: 101-200, this third volume in the series explores what used to be the old London Transport’s highest-numbered block of routes. These numbers were once reserved for single-deck services, but the weight of post-war expansion soon filled in the sequence. As in previous volumes, a potted history of each route is accompanied by a list of points served and one or two pictures of the kind of bus that can be found in service today. The pace of tendering and Transport for London’s imperative towards emissions-free propulsion has meant increasingly rapid turnover of bus models, which are expected to last the length of two full-term contracts of seven years before replacement. Illustrated with over 190 color photographs, this volume represents an up-to-date snapshot of the fascinating modern London bus scene as it stands in autumn 2021.Read more
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Fast Cars Calendar 2024: The ultimate car calendar
The brandnew 2024 Fast Cars Calendar is a celebration of the cars that achieve that perfect blend of art and engineering. From the supercar muscle of the Porsche and Ferrari to the technological prowess of Mercedes AMG and the mighty McLaren Elva, stunning visuals, including jaw-dropping photography, take you on a whistlestop tour of the latest and greatest automotive creations on the planet today.This calendar also features all public and religious holidays as well as free space to add your own dates and notes.
Format: Large Wall Dimensions: 30x43cm (12×17″)
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Theory Test Secrets & Shortcuts
There are two types of question in the theory test, those that you can work out (if you know how to) and those that you need some knowledge to answer. This book will teach you how to answer both types of question by explaining the rules to follow and exactly what knowledge you’ll need.I have taught hundreds of students how to pass their theory test, face to face, in a classroom environment. This book is a culmination of my expertise, designed to provide invaluable insights, tips and tricks, and memory aids for anyone seeking to pass their theory test.
•Golden rules to follow when answering questions.
•The key words that typically indicate the wrong and right answers.
•Easy to recall visual aids for all the topics you’ll need to learn.
•Signs & Road Markings.
•On the road.
•Safety.
•Documents.
•Your car.
•Other Road users.
•A compilation of questions most people get wrong.
•How to manage the hazard perception test.Read more
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The Trams of Blackpool 2009-2019
Although the trams have run along the seafront of Blackpool since 1885, this book just features those trams that I have seen between the years 2009-2019. Includes over 60 different trams, from Balloon cars to Centenary cars in various styles of cream and green plus colourful all over adverts. The book features over 150 photographs taken at several locations in Blackpool, plus Bispham and Fleetwood. Half the book shows the tramway before the upgrade, so it features many trams that do not exist in the Heritage fleet. Includes the 125th Anniversary Parade.Read more
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How to Fix Everything for Dummies
If I had a hammer: The fun and easy way for do-it-yourselfers to repair home appliances and furniture
For anyone who’s ever been frustrated by a repair shop rip-off or just wanted to join thousands of others in the DIY craze, How to Fix Everything For Dummies is a no-nonsense guide showing you how to troubleshoot and fix a wide range of furniture (with wobbly legs, for example) and household appliances — vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, garbage disposals, toasters, blenders, radios, televisions, and even computers and printers.
Packed with step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, it’s a must-have money-saver for the half of all homeowners who undertake Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home projects. This hands-on, DIY manual shows you not only how to fix faulty appliances but also tend to all those irritating repairs that cost more to have someone else fix than the item is worth. How to Fix Everything For Dummies is for you if you
- Are a homeowner or an apartment dweller
- Want to fix things around the house but aren’t sure where to start
- Have some experience but need guidance on tackling more and larger repairs
- May be frustrated about throwing things away because you don’t know where to go to repair them
- Don’t want to pay for service calls when the problem is minor
Featuring clear, concise directions, How to Fix Everything For Dummies also covers the proper tools and materials to get the job done correctly without breaking the bank and important safety measures to take so you don’t hurt yourself. You’ll learn how to
- Fix creaky stairs
- Patch basement floors
- Restore damaged carpets
- Correct drywall and repair plaster walls
- Fix door and cabinet hardware problems
- Rewire fixtures
- Get doorbells to work
- Fix garage door openers
- Unclog drains and fix leaky pipes
- Mend wooden fences and decks
- Repair minor cracks in the concrete driveway or pool
- And a whole lot more
Additionally, this friendly guide is written in plain English and includes a list of home repairs you should not take on yourself but should leave for the professionals and tips on how to hire one. Grab your copy of How to Fix Everything For Dummies, grab your screwdriver and wrench, and get to work!
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Formula One Grands Prix Story 1980 Season World Championship: Relive the races, get excited with the starting grids cars teams rankings. The definitive picture book for F1…
In the legendary history of F1, someone was missing to tell it through drawings. Sauro Torreggiani, an illustrator with a passion for engines, did it. This volume is dedicated to the 1980 World Championship. It is part of the collection that covers all the Grands Prix: each volume is a GP from 1950 to today. The definitive series for fans of this category.
In the first part you will find all the line-ups of the races held during the 31rd season organized by the FIA – International Motoring Federation. Each starting grid is faithfully reproduced in the actual configuration of the event, with data relating to arrival orders, results, rankings, pole positions, retirements, points, teams, drivers. In the second part, the drawings of the cars that competed or took part in the sporting event. Dream cars of the big teams and single-seaters of small teams, all together to write the history of this category of motoring.Although the history of the Grand Prix begins in 1950, Sauro Torreggiani has decided to start with the publication of the years dedicated to the 70s and 80s, indisputably among the most compelling and fascinating of this spectacular sport.
The entire collection is made up of 74 installments – one for each Grand Prix – and traces the long history of the F1 Championships year after year, decade after decade, through the illustrator’s precise and highly detailed drawings. You can collect a decade’s worth of volumes for easy transition from one era to another.
In the publication the historical part is treated in an essential way. The drawings are the real protagonists of the publication that make you understand, at a glance, how the race went and what happened that day on the track.
Perfect gift for an F1 lover. Fabulous designs, engaging and succinct content. The ideal gift for anyone who wants to learn about this sport. Through the images you will be able to see the technical and engineering evolution of each single-seater. An exciting journey for enthusiasts of motoring, engines and technology applied to speed.Read more
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London Underground: The Northern Line (Transport Systems Series)
The Northern line is the most complex of the deep level tube lines, both in its history and operation. Moving through the last 130 years, this book focuses on some of the more unusual aspects of the story. In particular, the uncompleted wartime extensions, other proposed extensions, the express services that once operated on the line and the deep level shelters built in World War Two and intended for an express tube after the war. The Northern City Line is also be included, as well as the closed stations at locations such as South Kentish Town and City Road. Rolling stock and depots get a mention, along with some of the stations along the line. Future proposals, including separating the line into two and a possible extension to Clapham Junction are also covered. With over 120 images, this book provides brief history of the Northern line, from the first deep level tube line opened in 1890 to the recent extension to Battersea Power Station.Read more
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Formula One Grands Prix Story 1978 Season World Championship: Relive the races, get excited with the starting grids cars teams rankings. The definitive picture book for F1…
In the legendary history of F1, someone was missing to tell it through drawings. Sauro Torreggiani, an illustrator with a passion for engines, did it. This volume is dedicated to the 1978 World Championship. It is part of the collection that covers all the Grands Prix: each volume is a GP from 1950 to today. The definitive series for fans of this category.
In the first part you will find all the line-ups of the races held during the 29rd season organized by the FIA – International Motoring Federation. Each starting grid is faithfully reproduced in the actual configuration of the event, with data relating to arrival orders, results, rankings, pole positions, retirements, points, teams, drivers. In the second part, the drawings of the cars that competed or took part in the sporting event. Dream cars of the big teams and single-seaters of small teams, all together to write the history of this category of motoring.Although the history of the Grands Prix starts in 1950, Sauro Torreggiani decided to start from the 70s, unquestionably among the most exciting and fascinating of this spectacular sport when F1 became modern with ever more extreme races and an increasingly loyal and numerous public.
The entire collection consists of 73 files – one for each Grand Prix – and traces the long history of the F1 Championships year after year, decade after decade through the precise and highly detailed drawings of the illustrator. You can collect volumes from a decade for an easy transition from one era to another
In the publication the historical part is treated in an essential way. The drawings are the real protagonists of the publication that make you understand, at a glance, how the race went and what happened that day on the track.
Perfect gift for an F1 lover. Fabulous designs, engaging and succinct content. The ideal gift for anyone who wants to learn about this sport. Through the images you will be able to see the technical and engineering evolution of each single-seater. An exciting journey for enthusiasts of motoring, engines and technology applied to speed.Read more
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Formula One Grands Prix Story 1979 Season World Championship: Relive the races, get excited with the starting grids cars teams rankings. The definitive picture book for F1…
In the legendary history of F1, someone was missing to tell it through drawings. Sauro Torreggiani, an illustrator with a passion for engines, did it. This volume is dedicated to the 1979 World Championship. It is part of the collection that covers all the Grands Prix: each volume is a GP from 1950 to today. The definitive series for fans of this category.
In the first part you will find all the line-ups of the races held during the 30rd season organized by the FIA – International Motoring Federation. Each starting grid is faithfully reproduced in the actual configuration of the event, with data relating to arrival orders, results, rankings, pole positions, retirements, points, teams, drivers. In the second part, the drawings of the cars that competed or took part in the sporting event. Dream cars of the big teams and single-seaters of small teams, all together to write the history of this category of motoring.Although the history of the Grands Prix starts in 1950, Sauro Torreggiani decided to start from the 70s, unquestionably among the most exciting and fascinating of this spectacular sport when F1 became modern with ever more extreme races and an increasingly loyal and numerous public.
The entire collection consists of 73 files – one for each Grand Prix – and traces the long history of the F1 Championships year after year, decade after decade through the precise and highly detailed drawings of the illustrator. You can collect volumes from a decade for an easy transition from one era to another
In the publication the historical part is treated in an essential way. The drawings are the real protagonists of the publication that make you understand, at a glance, how the race went and what happened that day on the track.
Perfect gift for an F1 lover. Fabulous designs, engaging and succinct content. The ideal gift for anyone who wants to learn about this sport. Through the images you will be able to see the technical and engineering evolution of each single-seater. An exciting journey for enthusiasts of motoring, engines and technology applied to speed.Read more
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Formula One Grands Prix Story 1977 Season World Championship: Relive the races, get excited with the starting grids cars teams rankings. The definitive picture book for F1…
In the legendary history of F1, someone was missing to tell it through drawings. Sauro Torreggiani, an illustrator with a passion for engines, did it. This volume is dedicated to the 1977 World Championship. It is part of the collection that covers all the Grands Prix: each volume is a GP from 1950 to today. The definitive series for fans of this category.
In the first part you will find all the line-ups of the races held during the 28rd season organized by the FIA – International Motoring Federation. Each starting grid is faithfully reproduced in the actual configuration of the event, with data relating to arrival orders, results, rankings, pole positions, retirements, points, teams, drivers. In the second part, the drawings of the cars that competed or took part in the sporting event. Dream cars of the big teams and single-seaters of small teams, all together to write the history of this category of motoring.Although the history of the Grands Prix starts in 1950, Sauro Torreggiani decided to start from the 70s, unquestionably among the most exciting and fascinating of this spectacular sport when F1 became modern with ever more extreme races and an increasingly loyal and numerous public.
The entire collection consists of 73 files – one for each Grand Prix – and traces the long history of the F1 Championships year after year, decade after decade through the precise and highly detailed drawings of the illustrator. You can collect volumes from a decade for an easy transition from one era to another
In the publication the historical part is treated in an essential way. The drawings are the real protagonists of the publication that make you understand, at a glance, how the race went and what happened that day on the track.
Perfect gift for an F1 lover. Fabulous designs, engaging and succinct content. The ideal gift for anyone who wants to learn about this sport. Through the images you will be able to see the technical and engineering evolution of each single-seater. An exciting journey for enthusiasts of motoring, engines and technology applied to speed.Read more
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The Porsche 911 Book – New Revised Edition
- Revised and updated edition of the 2013 bestseller
- New format, new content, new price
- Success factor one: Porsche 911 remains the epitome of the sports car
- Success factor two: René Staud, one of the most renowned automobile photographers
- Text in English, German, and French
One of the most successful car titles of the last decade, The Porsche 911 Book is back with a new format and an irresistible price tag! This must-have Porsche book celebrates the unique history of this iconic sports car from its launch at the IAA 1963 to the present day.
Photography from René Staud, one of the most renowned car photographers, captures every detail of each 911 model variant, honouring the car’s unique and unmistakable design language ― inside and out.
Text in English, German, and French.
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Flight Failure: Investigating the Nuts and Bolts of Air Disasters and Aviation Safety
A former aircraft engineer exposes the dangerous breakdown in airline safety due to lapses in maintenance and quality control. This book chronicles maintenance-related accidents caused by individual, corporate, or governmental negligence and brings the industry’s current state of affairs into sharp focus. The author, a former aviation engineer, examines how failures of the smallest of parts have brought down airliners, explaining sometimes esoteric mechanical issues for readers with no technical background. Vividly describing the terror of accidents and close calls, the author then follows the painstaking investigations to determine causes. He focuses on maintenance errors, which rank as one of the top three causes of airline accidents, and points to the factors that have led to an alarming situation– continued reduction of licensed mechanics, the shutting down of maintenance bases in the United States, and the outsourcing of maintenance to lowballing contractors. Outsourcing has forced thousands of licensed mechanics into retirement or different careers. For those mechanics still employed in the United States, the ever-present threat to their jobs does nothing to cultivate loyalty to an employer and devotion to a task. The Federal Aviation Administration, which should be overseeing quality control, is caught in a conflicted dual role–charged with regulating safety on the one hand and assuring the fiscal stability of airlines on the other. This disturbing wakeup call for improved airline safety standards highlights the critical importance of attention to detail. Porter recommends that the numbers and job security of airline mechanics be increased and that they be vested with an authority level akin to medical professionals.Read more
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Bike Repair & Maintenance for Dummies
The nuts and bolts of bike repair for bicycle commuters, serious cyclists, and casual riders
Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies provides expert guidance and tips for bicyclists who are hitting the bike trail or just spinning around the neighborhood. If you have a little or a lot of experience in using tools on your bike, this book can show you how to keep your bike in top working order, from tires to handlebars, without all the technical jargon.
If biking is already a part of your life ― or you’d like it to be mdash; this book can help you tackle your own bike maintenance and repair, so you don’t have to take it to the shop for routine tune-ups or call for help if you break down in the middle of nowhere. Of course, sometimes you’ll need to seek expert help, so the book covers when to attack a problem yourself and when to call in the pros for backup.
And although this book is written in easy-to-understand language without a lot of biking jargon, Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies is still a comprehensive guide. Seasoned bike riders looking for additional tips and tricks to keep their bikes in top condition won’t be disappointed.
This book will help you repair ― and, if necessary, replace ― the parts on your bicycle. You’ll discover how to make basic bike repairs, such as:
- Removing a wheel, tire, or tube
- Patching a tube or fixing a tire
- Working on hubs and spokes
- Installing new brakes and pads or addressing other brake issues
- Adjusting your saddle
- Using suspension seat posts
- Dealing with common chain problems
- Inspecting, cleaning, and lubricating cassettes and freewheels
After you nail the basics, you can dive into advanced repairs and maintenance, including:
- Knowing how a frame is built and inspecting one for problems
- Adjusting and maintaining a bike’s suspension
- Removing, installing, and adjusting the rear and front derailleurs
- Removing and installing shifters
- Taping your handlebars
- Adjusting and overhauling your headset
Get your copy of Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies to learn all of that, plus tips on staying safe, ensuring your bike is always a good fit for you, and improving your bike’s performance.
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Kingston-Upon-Hull: Images of a Rich Transport Heritage
Over 200 superb black and white photos depicting the rich and varied forms of transport to be seen in Kingston-Upon-Hull during the 20th century. Illustrated are trams, buses, electric trolley buses, steam trains, the docks as they once were, the wonderful paddle steamers that plied the Humber estuary before the bridge was built, the steamships that sailed between Hull’s town docks and the Continent plus barges on the River Hull, trawlers, tugs and other support vessels. The bus pictures especially incorporate fascinating views of the city streets before and after destruction by bombing in the second world war. The author also relates his own experiences of the Hull transport scene.Read more
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London Transport 1970-84 (Britain’s Buses Series)
In 1970, around 3,000 RTs were still in service in the UK’s capital. However, by 1984, transport in London was changing beyond recognition and would continue to do so as a result of tendering and devolution. London Transport 1970-84 covers the gently declining years of London’s bus operations, during which the venerable RT and Routemaster types were compelled to give way to ambitious modern buses like the Merlins, Swifts and DMSs. These enjoyed less success, however, and their time in London was short, affording the Routemasters a reprieve that would last for two and a half further decades. In this book, 120 stunning color images from the camera of noted bus and railway photographer R. C. Riley are accompanied by detailed and informative captions, giving the full picture of this time of huge change. AUTHOR: Matthew Wharmby is an author, photographer and editor who specialises in London bus history. 120 illustrationsRead more
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London Bus Routes One by One: A10-X140 (Transport Systems)
Following on from London Bus Routes One By One: 1-100, London Bus Routes One By One: 101-200, London Bus Routes One By One: 201-300, and London Bus Routes One By One: 301-969, this fifth and final volume in the series takes a look at the route numbers with letter prefixes. They derive from the Reshaping Plan of 1966, whereby established trunk routes were broken up, and their outer sections turned into feeder services linking interchange hubs or Underground stations. As these new routes were intended to be operated by flat-fare buses, it was decided to distinguish them by using letter prefixes based on geographical area. Flat-fare operation proved unreliable and was soon dropped, though the lettered routes remained, and the system was applied to the normal network when it came time to further sectionalize bus routes because of London’s insurmountable traffic.As in previous volumes, a potted history of the routes and their routing details are accompanied by up-to-date color photographs showing the buses that operate on each route. Illustrated with over 190 color photographs, this volume represents an up-to-date snapshot of the fascinating modern London bus scene as it stands as of the latter half of 2021.
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CAR REPAIRS FOR BEGINNERS: How to fix any issues in your automobile, complete guide to fix over 25 most common car issues like a mechanic
In this book, we’ll go through the fundamental concept of an engine and the specifics of how everything fits together, potential problems, and performance-boosting techniques.
Car engines can experience a variety of issues, including fuel- or battery-related issues.
You start your car one morning and it turns over but won’t start. What might be a problem? Knowing how a car functions now will help you comprehend the fundamental factors that can prevent it from running and fix them immediately.
Below are a good number of DIYs and tutorial in this book guide to cut you cost:- How car engines work
- Typical engine issues
- How to clean an engine
- How to safely jumpstart a car
- How to change your serpentine belt
- The replacement cost of the belt
- How to clean a carburetor
- How to change the oil in a car
- Lubricating hinges, pedals and locks
- When and how to replace a timing belt
- How to change a tire safely
- How to replace your air filter
- How to take out a car battery
- How to reconnect a car battery
- How to charge a car battery
- How to repack and replace wheel bearings
- Steps to replace your headlight bulb
- How to add windshield wiper fluid
- How to modify the windshield wipers
- How to inflate your car tires
- 4 simple steps for checking your brake fluid
- How to fix transmission slipping and causes
- Typical reasons why transmissions slip
- How to fix a car’s steering and suspension issues
- Typical car a/c repair issues and how to fix it
- Safety in car a/c repair
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Railway Track Diagrams Book 3 – Western & Wales
Book 3 – Western & Wales covers the network from Paddington into the West Country and the lines throughout Wales. It includes the Core Valley lines maintained by Transport for Wales and also Crossrail from Westbourne Park to Pudding Mill Lane and Abbey Wood. Significant private railways and industrial concerns in the same geographic area are also shown. The maps include the latest features; Overhead Neutral Sections and platform lengths in metres for industrial users and closed signal boxes still in situ for enthusiasts.
The contents include:
- An Index Map showing the routes covered
- A detailed Key
- A comprehensive list of Abbreviations
- Full colour schematic maps, now 38 in number, showing the rail routes at track level in detail
- A full Index of locations with over 3,600 entries
- A listing of Engineers Line References and Line of Route Codes in the Book
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Ultimate Guide to Furniture Refinishing & Repair, 2nd Revised Edition: Restore, Rebuild, and Renew Wooden Furniture (Creative Homeowner) Over 500 Step-by-Step Instructions,…
Your go-to guide for repairing, renovating, and refinishing furniture!
- Over 500 photos, step-by-step instructions, and detailed drawings
- Learn to restore old finishes, or remove them, refurbish warped wood, make structural repairs, and more
- Shop-tested and shop-approved methods, plus helpful information on tools, materials, and supplies
- Renovate bargain furniture and fix family heirlooms, restoring them to their former glory
- Author Brian D. Hingley is a furniture repair expert and authority in the field
Whether you own a beloved family heirloom that needs fixing up or you want to repair and renovate bargain furniture, this book is packed with the detailed information you need to get the job done right!
Packed with more than 500 color step-by-step instructions, photographs, and detailed drawings, this authoritative DIY guide will show you everything you need to know to restore furniture, including tips on the tools, materials, and supplies you’ll need.
From removing old finishes and refurbishing warped wood to making structural repairs and preserving original finishes on old collectible furniture, you’ll learn a wide range of shop-tested and approved methods to furniture restoration.
Written by an authority in the field, seasoned furniture repair expert Brian D. Hingley, Ultimate Guide to Furniture Repair & Refinishing has been updated and redesigned from its previous edition to provide you with the latest information on repairing and refinishing treasured furniture pieces.
From simple repairs to full restorations, make the most out of damaged or antique furniture and achieve professional results with Ultimate Guide to Furniture Repair & Refinishing!
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Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119543619) was previously published as Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9780764599026). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
The top-selling auto repair guide–400,000 copies sold–now extensively reorganized and updated
Forty-eight percent of U.S. households perform at least some automobile maintenance on their own, with women now accounting for one third of this $34 billion automotive do-it-yourself market. For new or would-be do-it-yourself mechanics, this illustrated how-to guide has long been a must and now it’s even better. A complete reorganization now puts relevant repair and maintenance information directly after each automotive system overview, making it much easier to find hands-on fix-it instructions. Author Deanna Sclar has updated systems and repair information throughout, eliminating discussions of carburetors and adding coverage of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. She’s also revised schedules for tune-ups and oil changes, included driving tips that can save on maintenance and repair costs, and added new advice on troubleshooting problems and determining when to call in a professional mechanic. For anyone who wants to save money on car repairs and maintenance, this book is the place to start.
Deanna Sclar (Long Beach, CA), an acclaimed auto repair expert and consumer advocate, has contributed to the Los Angeles Times and has been interviewed on the Today show, NBC Nightly News, and other television programs.
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Formula One Racing For Dummies
A crash course in the exciting world of professional motor racing
Formula One Racing For Dummies has all the information you need to start following this exciting motor sport. You’ll learn the basic dynamics and rules of F1, and you’ll get a primer on the drama, strategies, politics, and rivalries that have turned the sport into a global sensation. Written by an industry expert, this book is full of fun anecdotes that will get beginners and die-hards alike excited for the next race. Get to know the contemporary F1 scene, with profiles of current team managers and drivers, info on the best media coverage and F1 news sources, and the latest rules and technical regulations. For fans who watch F1 on TV and those who attend the races in person, this fast-paced Dummies guide is a perfect way to bolster your enjoyment of the sport.
- Discover the anatomy of Formula One racecars, including hybrid engines and modern safety systems
- Learn what goes on behind the scenes, so you know what’s at stake when you watch races
- Get to know the most popular drivers, their racing styles, and their backstories
- Familiarize yourself with the championships, pit stops, and new tracks
Following F1 is a lot more exciting when you have a little knowledge about the sport. Formula One Racing For Dummies, the Grand Prix of racing guides, will teach you the ins and outs.
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The Official DVSA Theory Test for Car Drivers
Prepare to pass the multiple choice section of your theory test first time with the number-one best-selling theory test book – the ONLY official expert revision guide. includes ALL the official DVSA theory test revision questions and is the ONLY book to include official DVSA practice case studies on every topic, plus additional case studies for extra revisionRead more
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From Moorlands to Highlands: A History of Harris and Miners and Brian Harris Transport (Old Pond Books) History of the Red, Green, and Yellow Trucks … of Harris & Miners and…
This book follows the history and development of Brian Harris Transport Limited, the original red, green, and yellow liveried lorries that made the trek between Devon and Scotland at regular intervals for over fifty years. In 1946, Brian’s father, Jerry, and Sam Miners formed Harris & Miners; with their fleet of two Ford trucks and one Commertipper, these two men took on the ultimate haulage challenge of the time: road vs. train. The outcome was that Harris & Miners were offered a contract to haul ‘Devon Grate’ Candy fire surrounds to Glasgow in 1947. Young Brian Harris began driving for his father in an Albion Chieftain in 1960. When Jerry Harris passed, Brian bought out the Miners family and the company became Brian Harris Transport Limited. With his fleet of ERF lorries fitted with Gardner engines, Brian set about running the company in a way only understood by him. Over the course of its existence, the company utilized a vast quantity of magnificent machines, including the first ERF ‘A’ series in that area, the Leyland Roadtrain and one Leyland DAF. Brian Harris died in April 2012 and his funeral was attended by over 600 people from all over the UK. This new edition gives an update to the events that have taken place since the second edition was published in 2007, including the eulogy given by the author at the funeral, as well as 82 previously unpublished photographs. [Subject: Transportation]Read more
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Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors: Developing Your Client-Centred Learning and Coaching Skills
Improve your teaching and communication skills with this guide which is recommended reading by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) examinations.
Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors is an indispensable handbook for all new and established driving instructors. Fully revised and updated for this 12th edition, it provides all the necessary advice to help driving instructors and anyone involved in driver training to communicate effectively with learners.
Containing essential guidance on teaching, communication and coaching skills, Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors is ideal for both experienced and trainee driving instructors. It explains how people learn and how to tailor the teaching approach to different needs. With sections on how structuring lessons, it covers the whole teaching process, from early stage lessons through to the final test. The companion title to the bestselling The Driving Instructor’s Handbook, it will help you develop and improve your ability to teach drivers how to drive.
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