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Report copyright infringementby G. Passerini (Editor)Originating from presentations at the 17th International Conference on Railway Engineering Design and Operation, this volume contains selected research works on the topic. It is important to continue to update the use of advanced systems by promoting general awareness throughout the management, design, manufacture and operation of railways and other emerging passenger, freight and transit systems. The included papers help to facilitate this...

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by Andrea Zimmerman (Author), Dan Yaccarino (Illustrator), David Clemesha (Author)Meet Mr. Gilly. He cleans up Trashy Town. There's trash at the pizza parlor, trash at the school, and trash at every house. It's a big job, but Mr. Gilly does it with a big truck, a big smile, and loads of style.Trashy Town features a rhythmic, repeatable refrain that will have children clamoring for repeat readings. Dynamic art from acclaimed illustrator Dan Yaccarino puts the zip in Mr. Gilly's stride and adds...

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Report copyright infringementby Elizabeth Boese (Author)Finally - an easy-to-learn approach for programming Java applets! This book covers Swing graphics (Java 6) in Java applets. It starts with an introduction to computing, then dives right in to programming to give you a chance to create first and analyze after. Simple drawing techniques are covered, followed by creating methods, components, layout managers and design, conditionals, events, loops, arrays and ArrayLists, threads, game progra...

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Report copyright infringementby Brian Williams (Author)For many years, Land Rover was synonymous with capable, good-value, and easy-to-maintain vehicles that served farmers and adventurers so well all over the world. But starting from the nineties, successive new owners stole the soul of the brand and made it into another luxury brand making opulent vehicles for "lifestyle" customers with a focus on marketing instead of products. Consequently the new models have lost their simplicity, good va...

Underground: Subway Systems Around the World - Hardcover

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by Uijung Kim (Author)A 2021 Texas Library Association 2x2 Reading List book selection!Find out about world cities and their underground systems in this fun search-and-find book!'A Where's Waldo? for lovers of trains and travel, children will love searching for these beautiful foreign items while indulging in the common kid obsession over locomotives'. --BOOKLIST'Underground provides an entertaining, highly visual experience that delivers a global context to subway ridership'. --Shelf Awarene...

Sport: Ship Dog of the Great Lakes - Hardcover

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by Pamela Cameron (Author), Renée Graef (Illustrator)In 1914 crew members of the lighthouse tender Hyacinth rescued a stray puppy from the Milwaukee River and named him Sport. For the next twelve years, this charming Newfoundland-retriever mix lived the life of a ship dog, helping the Hyacinth crew as they carried supplies to lighthouses and maintained the buoys and other safety features around Lake Michigan. Sport quickly became a valued companion to his crew and a recognizable mascot of the...

Paddington's Guide to London - Paperback

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by Michael Bond (Author)Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years and is now a major movie star!Paddington unveils his adopted home as only Paddington can. From the station itself (the start of it all) and on through all the major London destinations (with some surprising detours en route) this is a guide certain to entertain and enlighten the whole family.With plenty of anecdotes and stops fo...

That's Not My Fire Truck... - Board Book

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by Fiona Watt (Author), Rachel Wells (Illustrator)Turn the pages to discover the fire trucks with their bumpy doors, squashy wheels and sparkly lights as they speed through the pages of this sturdy board book. Babies and toddlers will delight in the bold illustrations and touching the fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft fabric patches on each page. That's not my... books are designed to be shared and support sensory and language development. Don't forget to spot the familiar little white mouse on ...

Nuestro Autobús (the Bus for Us) - Paperback

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by Suzanne Bloom (Author)A perfect picture book to share with children starting school or those riding the school bus for the first time -- now in Spanish! It's the first day of school for Tess, and it's also her very first ride on a school bus. Waiting at the bus stop with her older friend Gus, Tess eagerly asks, "Is this the bus for us, Gus?" as each vehicle passes by. Award-winning author and illustrator Suzanne Bloom introduces young readers to a diverse cast of characters and a variety o...

New Orleans: As The World's Greatest Port

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Report copyright infringementby John H. Bernhard (Author)In this comprehensive survey of the history and development of the port of New Orleans, John H. Bernhard makes a compelling case for its position as the greatest port in the world. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including government records, industry journals, and personal interviews, Bernhard provides a detailed picture of the port's infrastructure, operations, and economic impact.This work has been selected by scholars as being c...

How the Railways Will Fix the Future: Rediscovering the Essential Brilliance of the Iron Road - Paperback

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by Gareth Dennis (Author)Railway engineer and transport policy specialist Gareth Dennis shows why the railways are key to the fight for a better world for us all. The world's railways were almost entirely created by capital and empire for extraction and exploitation, so what right do they have to exist and how can they be harnessed for good? Railway engineer and writer Gareth Dennis builds a case not simply for railways as a common good, but argues that railways are a critical tool for humani...

Farmall Cub Encyclopedia: The Essential Guide to Models, History, Implements, and Repair - Paperback

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by Kenneth Updike (Author), Rachel Gingell (Author)America's favorite small farm tractor is retrieved from the shed and shined up for duty in this essential guide by tractor repair expert Rachel Gingell and long-time writer Kenneth Updike. The Farmall Cub Encyclopedia is a comprehensive manual for any self-starter, at-home historian, or backyard farmer. Providing step-by-step instruction for maintenance and repair from oil changes to charging system snags, as well as user tips and a buyer's c...

The Poky Little Puppy and Friends: The Nine Classic Little Golden Books - Hardcover

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by Margaret Wise Brown (Author), Janette Sebring Lowrey (Author)The best-loved Little Golden Books come together in a deluxe volume that's perfect for gift giving. Little Golden Books have been delighting families for over 75 years And this collection of nine classic Little Golden Books includes the line's most popular stories ever: The Poky Little Puppy, The Shy Little Kitten, Tawny Scrawny Lion, The Saggy Baggy Elephant, Tootle, The Little Red Hen, The Color Kittens, The Little Red Caboose...

Sustaining U.S. Army Operations in the Indo-Pacific: Potential Roles of Allies and Partners

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Report copyright infringementby Michael J. Mazarr (Author), Duncan Long (Author), Derek Eaton (Author)Previous research has identified that logistics and sustainment shortfalls are a critical barrier to U.S. operational success in the Indo-Pacific. In this report, the authors identify five case countries (Australia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, and South Korea) and assess their potential to support the logistics and sustainment activities that are critical to the success of military ope...

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Report copyright infringementby Rick Sandine (Author)DID YOU EVER wonder what it was like to drive or ride in a head-snapping, tire-scorching, pulse-pounding 60s MUSCLE CAR? To be exact, a 65 or 69 GTO - two of the most legendary, electrifying, beautiful, and fun automobiles ever to come out of Motor City, Detroit. Well, wonder no more because, within the pages of this gripping, mind-bending story, the author takes you there: to the extent where you can practically smell blue tire smoke and h...

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Report copyright infringementby Kenneth W. Ford (Author)In this memoir, Kenneth Ford provides tales from his own fifty years of flying light airplanes and gliders, and he profiles various aviators he has met along the way, people who impressed him with their passion for flying and who brought a special style to their love affair with flying. This book is for anyone of any age who is thinking about becoming a pilot, or is already one, or who just appreciates the romance of the air. It's more t...

Beginner's Guide to Ship Watching on the Great Lakes: What to Look For, Ship-Watching Destinations, Ports, Whistles and More - Paperback

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by Brett Ortler (Author)Start Ship Watching on the Great Lakes Today Ship watching on the Great Lakes is fascinating It's hard to fathom how big a 1000-foot-long ship is until you see one navigating on the Great Lakes or passing under a lift bridge. Immediate questions come to mind: Where is it from? What is it carrying? How fast does it go? What do all those ship markings mean? Why did it blast its whistle?With this beginner's guide by Brett Ortler, you'll discover: helpful tips on where t...

Dino Parade! (Blaze and the Monster Machines) - Hardcover

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by Mary Tillworth (Author), Heather Martinez (Illustrator)Zeg leads a dinosaur parade through Axle City. But when some of the dinosaurs get lost, it's up to Blaze and his truck friends to save the day Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book based on an exciting episode of Nickelodeon's Blaze and the Monster MachinesAuthor BiographyMary Tillworth has written more than 100 licensed books for children, including Colors Everywhere! and I Am Buzz Lightyear. She resides in Bro...

Titanic, First Accounts: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) - Paperback

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by Various (Author), Tim Maltin (Introduction by), Tim Maltin (Editor)Fascinating firsthand accounts of the Titanic--in a deluxe package with gorgeous graphic cover art The Titanic, First Accounts graphic deluxe edition compiles first hand accounts, testimonies, and letters by notable Titanic survivors, including Archibald Gracie, Lawrence Beesley, Elizabeth W. Shutes, and the "unsinkable" Molly Brown. Full of historically accurate details and an afterword by the grandson of Lawrence Beesley,...

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by Lois Lenski (Author)Take flight with Pilot Small's classic aerial adventure--now available as a board book Tag along as Pilot Small takes his little red airplane up, up, up for a joyride Newly simplified text, paired with Lois Lenski's bright and charming art, makes an irresistible choice for youngsters already reaching for the skyAuthor BiographyLOIS LENSKI was the author and illustrator of more than ninety books for children during her lifetime. A Newbery Medalist and a Children's Book...

The Wheels on the Truck Go 'Round and 'Round (Rookie Toddler) - Board Book

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by Scholastic (Author)Toddlers learn about things that go with this classic song.Rookie Toddler books offer fun ways to engage with little ones during story time and play time. Each book includes story-related tips that help extend the reading experience and emphasize key learnings. Engaging photographs and illustrations will delight your toddler while encouraging a love of reading.Author BiographyScholastic Inc. is a global publishing and education company whose mission is to encourage the i...

The Outcasts: Brotherband Chronicles, Book 1 - Hardcover

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by John Flanagan (Author)From the author of the global phenomenon Ranger's Apprentice They are outcasts. Hal, Stig, and the others - they are the boys the others want no part of. Skandians, as any reader of Ranger's Apprentice could tell you, are known for their size and strength. Not these boys. Yet that doesn't mean they don't have skills. And courage - which they will need every ounce of to do battle at sea against the other bands, the Wolves and the Sharks, in the ultimate race. The icy ...

Hot Wheels: Ultimate Handbook - Paperback

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by Mattel (Author), Mattel (Illustrator)A fact-packed guide to everything you want to know about Hot Wheels original vehicle designs. Whether you are an average fan or avid collector, this guidebook will put you on the inside track of Hot Wheels original designs, with fun facts, exciting images, interviews with car creators, and more!Author BiographyMattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children's and family entertainment franchises in the world....

Sheep in a Jeep: 5-Minute Stories - Hardcover

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by Nancy E. Shaw (Author), Margot Apple (Illustrator)With a padded cover and each story no longer than five minutes, this is the perfect book for story time, bedtime, or any time you need to hoof it through a fast, fun read-aloud! All eight stories of everyone's favorite sheep burst off the page in this fun and frolicking treasury! Get ready for whimsical, woolly adventures in this collection of eight funny stories of everyone's favorite sheep by bestselling author Nancy Shaw and illustrator...

Railroads Triumphant: The Growth, Rejection, and Rebirth of a Vital American Force

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Report copyright infringementby Albro Martin (Author)In 1789, when the First Congress met in New York City, the members traveled to the capital just as Roman senators two thousand years earlier had journeyed to Rome, by horse, at a pace of some five miles an hour. Indeed, if sea travel had improved dramatically since Caesar's time, overland travel was still so slow, painful, and expensive that most Americans lived all but rooted to the spot, with few people settling more than a hundred miles ...

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Report copyright infringementby H a Van Ysselsteyn (Created by)The Port of Rotterdam offers a detailed historical account of one of the world's most significant ports. Authored by H.A. van Ysselsteyn, this book explores the growth and development of the Port of Rotterdam, tracing its evolution from its early days to its prominent position in international trade and shipping. The book provides insights into the port's infrastructure, economic impact, and the various challenges and innovations ...

Assault on Labor: The 1986 TWA Strike and the Decline of Workers' Rights in America

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Report copyright infringementby Sandra L. Albrecht (Author)The Assault on Labor details the 1986 strike against Trans World Airlines (TWA) by the Independent Federation of Flight Attendants (IFFA), a predominantly female labor force of over 6000 members who garnered respect throughout the labor movement for their solidarity and determination in a three year struggle to return its workers to the line.Author BiographySandra L. Albrecht is associate professor of sociology at the University of Ka...

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Report copyright infringementby Gert Meijer (Author)This book provides a general introduction into aviation operations, covering all the relevant elements of this field and the interrelations between them.Numerous books have been written about aviation, but most are written by and for specialists, and assume a profound understanding of the fundamentals. This textbook provides the basics for understanding these fundamentals. It explains how the commercial aviation sector is structured and how ...

Travel for Free: How to Use Points and Miles to See the World

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Report copyright infringementby Jason Steele (Author)Have you always wanted to travel the world, but felt like you couldn't afford it? Are you already paying too much for airlines and hotels? This book will show you how to discover the world of award travel, from mastering the basics to creating strategies to earn and spend your points and miles most efficiently. As one of the leading experts in credit cards and award travel, Jason Steele has contributed thousands of articles to over 100 out...

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Report copyright infringementby Galveston Commercial Association (Author)"The Port Of Galveston: Handbook Of Information...with Historical, Descriptive And Statistical Data On the Port's Commerce" offers a detailed snapshot of Galveston's significance as a vital port city. Compiled by the Galveston Commercial Association, this handbook provides historical context, descriptive accounts, and statistical data illuminating the port's commercial activities. Readers will gain insights into the oper...

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Report copyright infringementby Jason Steele (Author)Have you always wanted to travel the world, but felt like you couldn't afford it? Are you already paying too much for airlines and hotels? This book will show you how to discover the world of award travel, from mastering the basics to creating strategies to earn and spend your points and miles most efficiently.As one of the leading experts in credit cards and award travel, Jason Steele has contributed thousands of articles to over 100 outle...

Shipping's Share in Foreign Trade; Fundamentals of Ocean Transportation

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Report copyright infringementby Guaranty Trust Company of New York (Created by)Shipping's Share in Foreign Trade; Fundamentals of Ocean Transportation provides a detailed overview of the crucial role shipping plays in international commerce. This book, originally published by the Guaranty Trust Company of New York, examines the economic principles underlying ocean transportation and its impact on foreign trade. It delves into various aspects of the shipping industry, highlighting its signific...