Transport: general interest

The capture by the German surface raider Atlantis of the British steamer City of Baghdads secret code books in July 1940 enabled the Nazis to de-cypher Admiralty convoy plans with deadly effect.

On 1 June 1939 His Majestys Submarine Thetis sank in Liverpool Bay while on her diving trials.

This WWII naval history chronicles the development of small fighting boats as well as the evolution of their tactics and coastal warfare operations.

A collection of heartwarming personal stories from MG owners around the world.

An in-depth look at some of the 20th century's notoriously terrible aircraft.

Di Drummond's concise and informative guide to Britain's railways will be absorbing reading for anyone who wants to learn about the history of the industry and for family history researchers who want to find out about the careers of their railway ancestors.

Above the Waves is the history of the first century of British Naval aviation, with personal accounts adding color to the achievements both in technology, such as angled flight decks, mirror deck landing systems, helicopter assault and vertical take-off, and in operations, including the sinking of the Konigsberg and the daring attack on the Italian fleet at Taranto, convoy protection, operations with the United States Navy in the Pacific, then, post-war, Suez, and later the recovery of the Falklands from Argentine invasion.

The practical, on-the-job aircraft manual--now fully updatedFor more than 60 years, the Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians has been the trusted resource for building, maintaining, overhauling, and repairing aircraft.

"e;Build wooden boats the Buehler way, which is to say inexpensively, yet like the proverbial brick outhouse.

Everybody has the dream: Build a boat in the backyard and sail off to join the happy campers off Pogo Pogo, right?

Achieve excellence on the automated flight deck!

There is deep mystery and profound satisfaction in finding your position on earth by reference to the sun, moon, and stars--not to mention profound relief when the GPS receiver stops working in mid-passage.

Includes hundreds of step-by-step instructions and examples of caricatured subjects that show the art in action.

"e;Incredible amount of detail about all those kickers from the past, including an appendix with comprehensive model-year information.

Expert authors demonstrate the topic using pilot drawn from an FAA/NASA sponsored database.

A comprehensive guide to helicopter flying and flight training for aspiring private or professional helicopter pilots--updated for the first time in 20 years!

THE COMPLETE, UP-TO-DATE GUIDE TO MANAGING AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PROGRAMSThoroughly revised for the latest aviation industry changes and FAA regulations, this comprehensive reference explains how to establish and run an effi cient, reliable, and cost-effective aircraft maintenance program.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Dream Hot Rod Inside and Out!

GET UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION TO PERFORM RETURN-TO-SERVICE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND PASS YOUR FAA AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION!

THE BEST RESOURCE A PILOT CAN HAVE TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO FLY IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHERHow do you improve on the best guide for pilots to learn how to fly in all kinds of weather?

Learn the latest technologies needed to pass the FAA airframe and powerplant maintenance certification!

The most comprehensive, current guide to aircraft powerplantsFully revised to cover the latest industry advances, Aircraft Powerplants, Eighth Edition, prepares you for certification as an FAA powerplant technician in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).

STOP WORKING ON YOUR BOAT AND GET OUT ON THE WATER!

A WORKBENCH-READY, FULLY ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO SOLENOID DEVICESLearn how to design, troubleshoot, and maintain high-performance solenoid-based devices.

This authoritative, heavily-illustrated reference features a comprehensive A-Z compilation of 7,000 terms and definitions encompassing all key areas of aviation: military, commercial, and general aviation -- highlighted by 2,400 illustrations that clarify and illuminate the expert text.

Five stars for Tell It Slant .

Skill-building flashcards that provide 600 essential AP terms for easy memorization using the convenience of on-the-go study 5 Steps to a 5: AP Psychology Flashcards features 600 key terms that expert author Laura Maitland has selected as ones that frequently appear on AP Psychology exams.

Skill-building flashcards that provide 600 essential AP terms for easy memorization using the convenience of on-the-go study 5 Steps to a 5: AP World History Flashcards features 600 key terms that expert author Peggy Martin has selected as ones that frequently appear on AP World History exams.

Skill-building flashcards that provide 600 essential AP terms for easy memorization using the convenience of on-the-go study 5 Steps to a 5: AP U.

Generations of readers have enjoyed the adventures of Jim Hawkins, the young protagonist and narrator in Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island, but little is known of the real Jim Hawkins and the thousands of poor boys who went to sea in the eighteenth century to man the ships of the Royal Navy.

Up-to-date advice on legal issues affecting anyone involved in general aviationFully revised throughout, General Aviation Law, Third Edition, is an essential legal guide for those who work in aviation, including mechanics, pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation business owners.

An extensively illustrated reference covering four tumultuous decades that gave birth to the modern Royal Navy.

The aviation historian and author of Memphis Belle presents an authoritative analysis of the groundbreaking, post-WWI series of military aircraft.

A Royal Navy sailor recounts his adventuresome life at sea in this colorful memoir offering a rare look at early nineteenth century naval life.

"e;Outstanding .

"e;A wonderfully illustrated biography"e; of one of history's greatest warships whose sinking "e;signaled the end of the surety that Britannia ruled the waves"e; (War History Online).

"e;Outstanding .

The revised edition of this authoritative naval history provides a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the Royal Navy of the Napoleonic Era.

The 2nd volume in this comprehensive naval history details the design and employment of British warships through the 18th century.

"e;Altogether, a very detailed year-by-year account of escort development for anti-submarine work from the period between the wars to post World War II.

"e;An inspirational/enjoyable book with excellent representations of a wide variety of [Motor Torpedo Boats] by various modelers in a variety of scales.

The first volume of Roger Brooks detailed reference to the Victor covers the conception, design and test-flying of the prototype HP 80 and then the production and operation of the Mark 1 in its many roles.

The Patriot class, often referred to as 'Baby Scots', were an immediate success displaying consistently good performance.

On 1 June 1939 His Majestys Submarine Thetis sank in Liverpool Bay while on her diving trials.

This WWII naval history chronicles the development of small fighting boats as well as the evolution of their tactics and coastal warfare operations.

TAKE TO THE SKIES WITH THIS FULLY UPDATED, DEFINITIVE GUIDE FOR AVIATORS IN TRAINING"e;An outstanding resource for anyone interested in getting a pilot's license.

The definitive, up-to-date guide to airport planning and managementFully revised, updated, and reorganized to reflect the latest advances in the aviation industry, Airport Planning and Management, Sixth Edition offers comprehensive coverage of this challenging field.

For a hundred and fifty years, between the plod of packhorse trains and the arrival of the railways, canals were the high-tech water machine driving the industrial revolution.