Social science / Transportation

The Official Highway Code

by Drivin for the Department for Transport

The only official Highway Code includes all the latest rules of the road and traffic signs, up-to-date legislation and advice on road safety. An essential read for all road users.

The triumph of an idea

by Graves, Ralph Henry & Graves Ralph Henry

ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION (1934): The advent of the automobile brought a clash of industrial ideas. Should the new vehicle be high priced, obtainable only by the wealthy? Or should it be a vehicle of service to all...

Astro-Navigation

by Alan Murray

Astro-navigation from Square One to Ocean-master begins at the very beginning of this relatively complex subject and progresses logically through all the required "astro skills". Each new concept builds on UNDERSTANDING...

Titanic Valour: The Life of Fifth Officer Harold Lowe

by Inger Sheil

Harold Lowe, Fifth Officer of RMS Titanic, was described by another survivor as 'the real hero of the Titanic'. After taking an active role in the evacuation, Lowe took command of a raft of lifeboats, distributing...

A Fateful Letter

by Alan Murray

Can a teenage thug that is beyond all hope and hated by his neighbours fall in love? Does he have feelings like all other so called humans? Most of us think it's impossible, or maybe we can't imagine it. Well...

Great Racing Drivers of the World

by Hans Tanner

ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION (1958): Biographical sketches of 37 of the most famous Grand Prix and sports car racing drivers. Included are all of the old-time greats as well as those who have made names for themselves...

Four Thousand Lives Lost

by Alastair Walker

Over a period of four years, four ships were lost under different circumstances and 4,000 lives with them -- but one thing links them all: it was John Charles Bigham, Lord Mersey, who was appointed to head the...

The Man Who Sank Titanic

by Sally Nilsson

Robert Hitchens has gone down in history as the man who was given the famous order to steer the Titanic away from the iceberg and failed. Following this, his falling out with the 'Unsinkable Molly Brown' over...

A Hymn for Eternity

by Yvonne Carroll

The band playing 'Nearer my God to Thee' as the ship went down is probably one of the most famous stories relating to the Titanic. The bravery of the band and their leader, Wallace Hartley, is one of the endearing...

Why Do Shepherds Need a Bush?

by David Hilliam

This entertaining book will ensure that you will never view your normal journey to work in the same way again. The names of the 300 or so London underground stations are part of the everyday landscape for the...

Muscle Cars Field Guide

by John Gunnell

Muscle car enthusiasts can take this fact-filled reference with them anywhere!

Featuring more than 300 American muscle cars produced during the last 40 years, this is the ultimate guide for high-performance...