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The Bishop's Boys: A Life of Wilbur and Orville Wright

by Tom D. Crouch

The reissue of this definitive biography heralds the one-hundredth anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight.Brilliant, self-trained engineers, the Wright brothers had a unique blend of native talent,...


The Ismay Line: The Titanic, the White Star Line and the Ismay family

by Wilton J. Oldham

The Ismay Line charts the rise and fall of one of the most eminent British shipping companies - and tells the story of the family behind it. The founder of the White Star Line, T H Ismay, pioneered a revolutionary...


Burch at the Helm

by David Burch & Tobias Burch

The articles included here were originally published in Blue Water Sailing magazine over a period of several years. They cover diverse topics, but each is intended to enhance the safety and efficiency of navigation....


Full Upright and Locked Position: Not-So-Comfortable Truths about Air Travel Today

by Mark Gerchick

"Sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight," our pilots still intone. But who are they kidding?In Full Upright and Locked Position, former FAA chief counsel and senior aviation policy official Mark Gerchick unravels...


Making Perfect Takeoffs and Landings in Light Airplanes

by Ron Fowler

Many pilots resign themselves to imperfect takeoffs and landings merely because they’re unaware that even the pros must work at each of these critical phases of flight. "Making Perfect Takeoffs and Landings...


Jeep, Dana & Chrysler Differentials: How to Rebuild the 8-1/4, 8-3/4, Dana 44 & 60 & AMC 20

by Larry Shepard

This book focuses on the disassembly, inspection and step-by-step rebuild of the most popular Jeep, Dana and Chrysler differentials.


The Official DSA Guide to Learning to Ride

by Executive Agency of the Department for T

The Official DSA Guide to Learning to Ride is the only official guide which explains the riding standard required to complete your Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course and pass your practical test. It includes...


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...


Steve Magnante's 1001 Muscle Car Facts

by Steve Magnante

This book contains 1001 well-researched muscle car facts that even the most esteemed experts would be surprised to learn.


Comeback: The Fall & Rise of the American Automobile Industry

by Paul Ingrassia & Joseph B. White

In Comeback, Pulitzer Prize-winners Paul Ingrassia and Joseph B. White take us to the boardrooms, the executive offices, and the shop floors of the auto business to reconstruct, in riveting detail, how America's...


On Wheels

by Michael Holroyd

From the bestselling author of A Book of Secrets, a brisk, charming, illustrated account of a motoring life

As a child, Michael Holroyd spent his best hours in his family’s cramped garage, which contained...


Cleveland's Harbor: The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority

by Jay C. Ehle

On July 22, 1796, General Moses Cleveland established the mouth of the Cuyahoga River as the port of entry for the Ohio frontier. He could not have foretold the developments that would turn this hostile marsh...


Automation Airmanship: Nine Principles for Operating Glass Cockpit Aircraft

by Christopher Lutat & S. Ryan Swah

Achieve excellence on the automated flight deck!

The first practical guide that shows professional pilots how to safely transition to the automated flight deck

Today's remarkable aircraft require remarkable airmanship...


British Railway Architecture and Heritage

by Trevor Yorke

This is a colour guide to the magnificent architectural legacy and role the steam railways played in the social and industrial history of Victorian Britain.


Into the Night Sky: RAF Middleton St George - A Bomber Airfield at War

by Paul Tweddle

Britain's most northerly bomber base in County Durham played a key role in the RAF's strategic night bomber offensive against Germany - from when the resident Whiteley bomber squadron flew its first offensive...


Ford 351 Cleveland Engines: How to Build for Max Performance

by George Reid

Learn everything you need to know to build a great street or competition engine based on the 351 Cleveland platform.


The Golden Age of Air Travel

by Nina Hadaway

Air travel has always held a strong allure for many. Today, low-cost, no-frill airlines enable lots of people to fly easily and to visit different countries around the world. For much of its history, however,...


How to Crack the Cabin Crew Interview

by Melex Publishing

Imagine having the best career in the world

A career of high pay, travel, time off, amazing perks, fun and enjoyment.

Sounds great, right? Now the hard part: PASSING the INTERVIEW!

Cabin crew interviews are WIDELY...


Alaska's Bush Planes

by Ned Rozell & Harmon Helmericks

A perfect choice for the aviation enthusiast, Alaska's Bush Planes is loaded with a large selection of photographs of small aircraft including float, ski wheel, and amphibian planes. Also included is information...


Day Skipper for Sail and Power

by Alison Noice

Day Skipper for Sail and Power is a major reference book for anyone following the RYA Day Skipper course. Right up to date with new developments and covering all the theory and practical aspects of the RYA Day...