Transportation

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Report copyright infringementby Nora Weisskopf (Author), Charles Schlumberger (Author)"The emergence of Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs) has been a key catalyst for the development of the aviation industry in the last decade. This book identifies various definitions that have been applied to describe the LCC business model. In essence the majority of researchers define LCCs as carriers, which, through a variety of operational processes, have achieved a cost advantage over Full-Service Carriers. The k...

How American Can Stop Importing Foreign Oil & Those Preventing It From Happening

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Hoppins (Author), Jerry Fenning (Author)The purpose of this book is to enlighten the public of the tremendous potential of natural gas. America currently has an oversupply of cheap natural gas. And it has huge reserves, enough to take care of this country's energy needs for the rest of this century and more. Only a few other countries have more reserves than are found in the United states. There is a massive drilling campaign underway within the contine...

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Report copyright infringementby G. Passerini (Editor), C. Borrego (Editor) Number of Pages: 204 Dimensions: 0.5 x 10 x 7 IN Publication Date: August 30, 2019

The Marchioness of Graham: A Purser's Log: A Diary from a Clyde Steamer in 1957

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Report copyright infringementby Richard M. Orr (Author)Carrying commuters, day-trippers and holidaymakers, more than twenty steamers once served more than fifty piers on Scotland's River Clyde. This meticulously recorded Day Book provides an accurate account of the daily highs and lows at the height of the popularity of trips "Doon The Watter". It concentrates on the last season of the Graham, the last coalburner in the fleet, with strong Arran and Ayr connections, before she sailed away to a...

Unsettled Issues in Determining Appropriate Modeling Fidelity for Automated Driving Systems Simulation

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Report copyright infringementby Sven Beiker (Author)This SAE EDGE(TM) Research Report identifies key unsettled issues of interest to the automotive industry regarding the challenges of achieving optimal model fidelity for developing, validating, and verifying vehicles capable of automated driving. Three main issues are outlined that merit immediate interest: First, assuring that simulation models represent their real-world counterparts, how to quantify simulation model fidelity, and how to ...

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Report copyright infringementby Oscar Kamara (Author)Book provides insight into all stages involved in the international freight transport process i.e. from when the goods are collected from the supply point such as the warehouse of the exporter, processed through customs at export, delivered to terminal and loaded on the departing means of transport for international movement up to destination.At the time of continuous change in international trade, shipping and logistics, its appropriate Os...

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Report copyright infringementby John Woullard (Author)'So You Want to Sell Cars? Do it Right!' is a book packed with years of experience and knowledge from a veteran in the automotive sales industry. John Woullard outlines all the tips, techniques and practical knowledge you need to know to enter into and be successful in the auto sales industry. Whether you are already in the industry and boost your competitive advantage or want to break into it and start a successful career, this book is a ...

Race Team (Disney/Pixar Cars) - Paperback

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by Random House Disney (Author), Random House Disney (Illustrator)Red-hot race car Lightning McQueen and his faithful trailer, Mack, are back on the road--and headed to another big race McQueen and Mack are joined by all of their friends from the hit Disney-Pixar movie Cars in this brand-new Step 1 reader. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.13 x 8.98 x 6.54 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 09, 2008 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name:...

Welcome to California: A Little Engine That Could Road Trip - Board Book

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by Watty Piper (Author), Jill Howarth (Illustrator)The Little Engine That Could is on the move and visiting all fifty states Follow along as our favorite little blue train road-trips across the United States of America to lend a helping hand. Choo-choo The Little Engine That Could is road-tripping through all fifty states and helping out along the way. Next stop: California Explore the Golden State with the blue train as she winds her way down the coast. Look over the foggy Golden Gate Bri...

Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town - Hardcover

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by Charles L. Marohn (Author)Discover insider secrets of how America's transportation system is designed, funded, and built - and how to make it work for your community In Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town, renowned speaker and author of Strong Towns Charles L. Marohn Jr. delivers an accessible and engaging exploration of America's transportation system, laying bare the reasons why it no longer works as it once did, and how to modernize transportation to b...

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Report copyright infringementby Editors of Studio Fun International (Author), Mj Illustrations (Illustrator)There's big-time fun ahead with this action-packed Monster Jam coloring and activity book that comes with four crayons! Grave Digger, Megalodon, ThunderRoarus, and all your favorite Monster Jam trucks zoom, jump, and rev their engines in the pages of this thrilling coloring-and-activity book. As you color the pictures and complete the mazes, word searches, and other activities, you'll f...

My Pursuit of Excellence: Life and Leadership in the Air

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Report copyright infringementby Mario McGee (Author)"Every page proves there's always a way-if you prepare, commit, and adjust. Mario shows exactly how: convert standards into habits, habits into judgment, and judgment into results you can repeat. The cockpit lessons are specific, and he carries them straight into hiring, training, risk management, and customer trust. Though containing plenty of intriguing personal narrative, this book is a working system for turning technical skill into dura...

Railroaded: A Motorman's Story of the New York City Subway

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Report copyright infringementby Fred S. Naiden (Author)The New York City subway system is one of the largest and oldest in the world, still carrying traces of the transport systems that came before it. Some of its elevated tracks are remnants of steam railroads, and some tunnels run where canoes served as ferries. For passengers, riding the subway can feel like stepping into another world, dark and dank and sometimes dangerous. Now just imagine what it's like to work there every day.One of th...

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Report copyright infringementby Arthur Jerome Eddy (Author), Paul Dennis Sporer (Editor) Number of Pages: 216 Dimensions: 0.49 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 20, 2005

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by Lois Lenski (Author)Mr. Small does it all In this adventure, Engineer Small drives his little train from Tinytown to the city-and back. Along the way, the little train passes tunnels and stops at stations to pick up cargo and passengers. Presented in full color for the first time, Lois Lenski's The Little Train will delight a whole new generation of readers as they learn all about the ins and outs of a working train.Front JacketMr. Small does it all! In this adventure, Engineer Small driv...

Flying High: Hamilton's Airport and Economy Soar to New Heights (Business/Airport)

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Report copyright infringementby Greg McMillan (Author), Michael B. Davie (Editor), Richard Koroscil (Foreword by)Flying High explains how Hamilton is turning its economy around after major industries downsized. Provides insight into how the city's international airport is proving a catalyst for growth, as businesses and individuals take advantage of the community's lower real estate and business costs - and its low-cost, efficient and convenient air transportation. Author Greg McMillan is a v...

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The Titanic Sinks! (Totally True Adventures): How the Unsinkable Ship Met with Shocking Disaster . . . - Paperback

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by Thomas Conklin (Author)Here is the exciting true story about the "unsinkable" Titanic Dramatic accounts, white-knuckle suspense, and fast-paced action of how the world's biggest, safest ship sank on its maiden voyage. Includes black-and-white photos and full-color underwater photos of the wreck.Front JacketHere is the exciting true story about the "unsinkable" "Titanic! Dramatic accounts, white-knuckle suspense, and fast-paced action of how the world's biggest, safest ship sank on its mai...

Classic Cars: Highly-Detailed Gatefold Artworks

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Gunn (Author), Daniel Bevis (Author)A fully-illustrated pocket-sized guide to 75 of the greatest cars from all over the world, from Henry Ford's Model T to the late twentieth century, with stunning cut-out photographs, detailed annotations and specifications.There are few subjects that evoke such passion as the history of classic cars. The second-hand classic car market is a booming multi-million-dollar industry in its own right, so it is no surprise th...

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by June Sobel (Author), Patrick Corrigan (Illustrator)Joe the Tow and his pup, Patch, are on the go--and always there for a car or truck in need--in this rhyming picture book sure to appeal to fans of Little Blue Truck and Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site!Welcome to Motor City, a busy little town full of cars and trucks to meet! Joe the Tow and Patch the Pup are there twenty-four hours a day to help friends in need and keep everyone rolling along smoothly.When a cookie-crumbling fender-...

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by Gertrude Crampton (Author), Tibor Gergely (Illustrator)One of the most beloved children's stories ever--the classic Little Golden Book tale of Scuffy, an adventurous little tugboat. Meant for "bigger things," Scuffy the Tugboat leaves the man with the polka-dot tie and his little boy and sets off to explore the world. But on his daring adventure down the river, Scuffy realizes that home is where he'd rather be, sailing in his bathtub. Generations of parents and children have cherished thi...

Disney All Aboard! Mickey's Railway (an Abrams Extend-A-Book): A Board Book - Board Book

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by Andrew Kolb (Illustrator), Nichole Mara (Author)In Disney All Aboard! Mickey's Railway, illustrator Andrew Kolb invites young readers to take a train ride with Mickey in this accordion-fold board book, with flaps to lift on every page. All aboard! While reading a simple story about Mickey's train ride to the countryside, fold this book out car by car to explore the train inside and out--and meet Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and more of Mickey's pals along the way! Each page has a flap to lift ...

Richard Scarry's Colorful Cars and Trucks - Board Book

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by Richard Scarry (Author)Yellow, red, green, blue, too! There are so many colorful cars and trucks in this Busytown mini chunky board book which is shaped like a truck! Inspired by Richard Scarry's bestselling storybooks! Learn about colors with Lowly Worm and friends in this playful Busytown board book with sturdy pages and colorful cars and trucks. This adorable truck-shaped board book is perfectly sized for the tiny hands of kids ages 0 to 3 and would make for a great baby shower or birth...

I Want to Be a Pilot: A My Community I Can Read - Paperback

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by Laura Driscoll (Author), Catalina Echeverri (Illustrator)For the child who says, "I want to be a pilot when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a pilot.Pilots fly airplanes! Did you know that there are many different kinds of pilots? When Aunt Ro and I visit the Air Fair, I meet pilots who fly seaplanes, hot air balloons, cargo planes--and more!I Want to Be a Pilot is part of an I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important commun...

Maisy's Ambulance: (Ambulance-Shaped Board Book about Maisy the Mouse's Rescue Adventure for Toddlers) - Board Book

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by Lucy Cousins (Author), Lucy Cousins (Illustrator)Nee-nah, nee-nah! Maisy's ambulance is on its way! A shaped-board-book adventure for little ones on the go. Maisy and Charley are driving their ambulance today. What an important job! All the cars on the road move aside as they make their speedy way to Eddie's house. The poor elephant fell over while roller-skating and hurt his trunk! Good thing the friendly ambulance crew are there with a first-aid kit to make him feel better!Author Biogra...

End of the Road: Inside the War on Truckers

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Report copyright infringementby Gord Magill (Author)"This may be the most enraging book you have ever read. It will certainly be one of the most illuminating." --Matthew B. Crawford, author, Why We Drive: Toward a Philosophy of the Open RoadAn inside-the-cab view of how an iconic American occupation is being destroyed by corporations, politicians, and bureaucrats.For decades, the trucker was a symbol of independence, a knight-errant of the open road. Today, drivers are treated not like people...

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by Margery Cuyler (Author), Bob Kolar (Illustrator)Now available as a board book! The Little Fire Truck is ready for rescues big and small in Book 3 of the Little Vehicles series! Join firefighter Jill and her fearless little fire truck as they zip all over town to put out smoky fires and rescue those in need, with the help of the fire crew in this picture book companion to The Little Dump Truck and The Little School Bus. There's lots of challenging work to do, but this trusty team is always ...

Guide to Becoming a US Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional

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Report copyright infringementby Lafonia Seals (Author)Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) are important players in transportation safety. They help to ensure both employee and public safety. These certified professionals assess and guide employees who have violated the Department of Transportation's (DOT) drug and alcohol regulations. Why does this matter? Well, understanding the responsibilities of SAPs is important for anyone who is interested in taking on this role to maintain safety and ...

Simpin' All Over The World: Love, Lust, and Layovers

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Report copyright infringementby Cortland Hill (Author)Achilles Hill, is young, fly, and living the kind of life most people only see through airplane windows and Instagram stories. As a flight attendant in his early twenties, he's paid to move-city to city, bed to bed, moment to moment-collecting stamps in his passport and stories he'll never tell his mother. The skies are his office, airports are his second home, and commitment has always felt optional.But freedom has a price.From London lay...

Racing Ace: Drive It! Fix It!: An Acorn Book - Paperback

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by Larry Dane Brimner (Author), Kaylani Juanita (Illustrator)Ace is ready to race her new car Pick a book. Grow a Reader This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow Ace has built her very own car and is getting ready to ...

Electric Vehicle Technologies: Trends, Control, and Charging Solutions

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Report copyright infringementby Shekhar Yadav (Editor), Sabha Raj Arya (Editor), Nitesh Tiwari (Author)Electric Vehicle Technologies: Trends, Control, and Charging Solutions explores the latest innovations transforming electric transportation. This concise and accessible volume presents advances in electric vehicle (EV) systems, focusing on solar energy integration, intelligent motor control, battery charging technologies, and IoT-based applications. The book is divided into three thematic se...

Walden & Civil Disobedience (Masterpiece Library Edition) - Hardcover

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by Henry David Thoreau (Author)Read Thoreau's most influential works in one stunning volume! With reflections on politics, simplicity, and independent living, Thoreau's writings ask readers to question the status quo and live in accordance with their principles.Author BiographyHenry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was a philosopher and naturalist from Concord, Massachusetts. A leading voice in transcendentalist philosophy, Thoreau wrote and spoke on themes of intellectual independence, spiritual gr...