Transportation - General

Confused by Legal Jargon? Need a book that is designed to give information and not legal advice? Car Accident Law Book is the result of high-end research. Not one particle of this book discusses MONEY.Car Accident Law Book was established to help the public...

The idea of the 'spontaneous city, ' one that serves needs and wants in real-time, is a theme running through both the title and the text. How can we design cities and their networks that enable people to do what they want, when they...

""A Manual On The Rule Of The Road At Sea And Precautionary Aids To Mariners"" is a book written by Daniel Harvey Hayne and published in 1912. The book is a comprehensive guide to the rules and regulations that govern navigation and safety at...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Dynamics and Stochasticity in Transportation Systems Part II: Equations and Examples goes beyond theory and mathematical models to give readers a practical understanding of dynamic and stochastic assignment modeling approaches in transportation systems. After an introduction in Chapter One, following chapters present recent advances,...

The production of Athearn Trains models has been very well-documented in several books over the years, even since its quite early days. In this work, the progression of the company's advertising is likewise well-documented. Since 1947, there have literally been thousands of pages of...

FROM HOLLYWOOD TO THE HIGH SEAS A chance encounter in Los Angeles airport with a Swedish Sea Captain and Jill left the movie business and was swept out to sea. From the glamour of Hollywood to life on board a rough cargo ship to...

This engaging and colorful guidebook brings alive the many lighthouses of the Sunshine State. Some thirty Florida lighthouses guide ships south from the St. Marys River to the tip of the Keys, then north to Pensacola Bay. They comprise some of Florida's oldest and...

Transformations in Mobility provides a panoramic overview of the changing mobility business landscape, helping transportation leaders and consultants make sense of the most important trends, challenges and opportunities impacting this sector. Drawing on exclusive interviews from thirty of the most important leaders, experts and...

The freight industry in the United States is the lifeblood of the nation's economy, facilitating the movement of goods and raw materials across the country and globally. Encompassing multiple modes of transportation, including rail, road, air, and waterways, the freight sector supports diverse industries...

When a severe thunderstorm pounces on 26-year-old auto mechanic Willard Custer, corners him in a barn, and then pops the barn's roof in a shocking display of atmospheric power, Willard's life is permanently altered. The banjo-picking son of a West Virginia blacksmith with an...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Towards a Better Port Industry provides professionals in freight transport and maritime logistics, and specifically the port industry, as well as students in these fields, with a better conceptual understanding of the port industry. It includes key insights and best practices for port management...

Intermodal Freight Transportation conceptualizes intermodal transport as a set of physical, logical, financial and contractual flows, examining the barriers that impact intermodal freight services and the resulting performance variables. The book covers transport modes, agents, supply and demand patterns, key drivers, trends influencing the...

"A Happy Driver's Tales - Onward Towards the Golden Sun" is a captivating narrative that follows the adventures of a joyful driver on a journey filled with optimism and excitement. Through a collection of heartwarming stories and encounters, the reader is taken on a...

This book describes the procedures of developing an adaptive suspension system with examples. This book gives a thorough introduction to air suspension systems, which contain height leveling systems, electronic control systems, design fundamentals, performance superiority, etc. This book encompasses all essential aspects of suspension...

Have you ever wondered how decisions are made about the transportation projects that affect your life? How do government officials decide where to put a bus stop, road, or bridge? How are these and other transportation projects planned? And how can you make sure...

Author: Federal Aviation Administration, U. S. Department of Transportation, Flight Standards ServiceISBN-10: 1782660658ISBN-13: 9781782660651Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.Co.UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2012Pages: 200Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.67lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.50d

About 4:22 p.m., Pacific daylight time, on Friday, September 12, 2008, westbound Southern California Regional Rail Authority Metrolink train 111, consisting of one locomotive and three passenger cars, collided head-on with eastbound Union Pacific Railroad (UP) freight train LOF65-12 near Chatsworth, California. The Metrolink...

Still fresh on his path to reinventing himself as a pilot and inspired by his encounters with world-famous airshow pilots, the former outlaw biker Dale Arenson becomes obsessed with flying. His commitment to a bright future in aviation translates into extensive hours of study...

Aircraft Financing and Leasing: Tools for Success in Aircraft Acquisition and Management, Second Edition provides students and industry professionals with unique insights into the latest developments in the Commercial Aircraft and Engine Leasing and Financing industry that has grown into one of the most...

This book comprises four manuals compiled from official sources during World War II Manuals such as those in this book, were distributed widely through the fleet and used constantly as a standard reference. The Office of Naval Intelligence published a library of manuals that...

The papyri of Egypt offer a rich and complex picture of this important Roman province and provide an unparalleled insight into how a Roman province actually worked. They also afford a valuable window into ancient economic behavior and everyday life. This study is the...

Modeling of Transport Demand explains the mechanisms of transport demand, from analysis to calculation and forecasting. Packed with strategies for forecasting future demand for all transport modes, the book helps readers assess the validity and accuracy of demand forecasts. Forecasting and evaluating transport demand...

Sweetwater Sailors was the first book in this series. It contained first-hand narratives from numerous Great Lakes sailors, some of which dispelled the notion that sailors' lives are not as romantic and exciting as observers picture them to be. In that first book, I...

" ...]hydraulic rams and triggers built and fixed against the bulk of the ship so that, when the moment came, the waters she was to conquer should thrust her finally from earth. And the time did come. The branching forest became clothed and thick...

On July 17, 1996, about 2031 eastern daylight time, Trans World Airlines, Inc. flight 800, a Boeing 747-131, N93119, crashed in the Atlantic Ocean near East Moriches, New York.Author: National Transportation Safety BoardISBN-10: 1494796074ISBN-13: 9781494796075Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2014Pages: 340Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.74lbsSize:...

A new look at the leadership of Greek ship owners in world shipping in the second half of the twentieth century. This book examines the fundamental factors of the dynamism of Greek entrepreneurship in family businesses and provides evidence for the organization, management and...

Minnesota is often called the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but it could also be called the Land of 20,000 Bridges. During the early days of the state, the Mississippi River and its many tributaries barred and disrupted transportation and commerce. To span these obstacles,...

The Railway Traveler's Walk Through Oxford (1873) is a guidebook written by the publishing company James Parker and Company. The book is designed to be used by railway travelers who are interested in exploring the city of Oxford on foot. The guidebook includes detailed...

Jack Tar's Story examines the autobiographies and memoirs of antebellum American sailors to explore contested meanings of manhood and nationalism in the early republic. It is the first study to use various kinds of institutional sources, including crew lists, ships' logs, impressment records, to...

An analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the American transportation system in the early 20th century. The author, an engineer and transportation expert, evaluates various modes of transportation, including railroads, streetcars, and automobiles. He also provides recommendations for how to improve the efficiency...

Reconnaissance Of The Golden Northwest is a book published in 1883 by the Chicago Milwaukee And St. Paul Railway. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Northwestern United States, covering the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. The book...

Aerial Or Wire Rope-Ways: Their Construction And Management is a comprehensive guidebook written by Alexander J. Wallis-Tayler that provides a detailed overview of the construction and management of aerial or wire rope-ways. The book covers various aspects of the design, construction, and operation of...

The contemporary urban experience is defined by flow and structured by circulating people, objects, and energy. Geographers have long provided key insights into transportation systems. But today, concerns for social justice and sustainability motivate new, critical approaches to mobilities. Reimagining the city prompts an...

If you seek true enlightenment, this book is a treasure trove of wisdom. It overflows with quotes and insights from historical and biblical figures, offering guidance on life's fundamental principles, child-rearing, self-discipline, companionship, spiritual love, faith, and practical wisdom. Reading can teach us valuable...

This book outlines the story of shipping as a business and describes the way in which, at each period of the world's history, merchant ships were owned and operated. It provides information on the relations between ship-owners and governments, and the conditions of life...

Full color, desktop reference edition. The official Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is a guide for use by transporters, firefighters, police, and other emergency services personnel who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a transportation incident involving a hazardous material. It...

In investigating the derailment of Amtrak's Auto Train on April 18, 2002, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that an accurate count of persons on the train at the time of the accident was not available at the accident scene. NTSBnoted that emergency...

If you do it correctly, your food truck may become an Instagram trend. Keep listening to be sure it occurs.A small investment in a food truck can generate between $250k and $500k in annual income.It's not hard to understand why so many individuals are...

Everyday Life On The Railroad is a book written by William John Gordon and published in 1898. The book provides a detailed and insightful look into the daily lives of workers on the railroad during the late 19th century. It covers a wide range...

Presents an overview of state-of-the-art AI strategies for solving transportation challenges around the world, with a focus on traffic management, traffic safety, public transportation, urban mobility, and pollution mitigation. It examines modern AI technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, machine learning, and neural networking.Author:...

The photos in this edition are black and white.If your car needs new paint, or even just a touch-up, the cost involved in hiring a professional can be more than you bargained for. Fortunately, there are less expensive alternatives--you can even paint your car...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

(Hydraulic Design Series) This document provides technical information and guidance on the hydraulic analysis and design of bridges. The goal is to provide information such that bridges can be designed as safely as possible while optimizing costs and limiting impacts to property and the...

The book ""Thermodynamics Of The Steam Engine And Other Heat Engines"" is a comprehensive guide to the principles of thermodynamics and their application in steam engines and other heat engines. Written by Cecil Hobart Peabody in 1889, the book provides a detailed analysis of...

""Ports of the River Tees"" is a historical book published in 1906 by the Tees Conservancy Commission. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the ports along the River Tees in the northeast of England, including Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, and Hartlepool. It covers the history...

The Science of Railways, written by Marshall M. Kirkman and originally published in 1898, is a comprehensive guide to the technology and engineering behind the railroad industry. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of railways, locomotive engines, railway construction,...

This comprehensive study of the Ohio River and its tributaries examines the role that waterways played in America's westward expansion. Archer Butler Hulbert provides a detailed account of the people, places, and events that shaped the region.This work has been selected by scholars as...

A new photo chronicle of the Horten Flying Wing featuring new photographic material and information.Author: Hans-Peter DabrowskiISBN-10: 0887408869ISBN-13: 9780887408861Publisher: Schiffer PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/06/1997Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 8.23h x 10.98w x 0.26d