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The Railroad Station: An Architectural History

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Report copyright infringementby Carroll L. V. Meeks (Author)Profusely illustrated book chronicles the evolution of the architecture of the railroad station in both Europe and America from the 1830s to the 1950s. "Carefully documented by all the apparatus of exacting scholarship, and even better by a fascinating collection of more than 230 pictures." -- "The New York Times." Number of Pages: 326 Dimensions: 0.68 x 11.02 x 8.27 IN Publication Date: October...

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Report copyright infringementby Tuner Press (Author)The Build Journal provides a car owners, restorers, collectors, investors, and builders with a comprehensive history of their vehicle's modifications, parts, maintenance, performance and recognition milestones, and investments. The guided detailed entry spaces and tables provide an indispensible tool for organizing, documenting, and preserving the investments in time and money that have built value in your vehicle. Our Build Journal creates ...

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by Byron Barton (Author), Byron Barton (Illustrator)With bright, clear art and prose as clean as Sam the narrator's shiny engine, this preschooler-friendly book explores transportation, the parts of a car, signs and signals, night and day, community, and occupations.Bright, graphic artwork invites readers to count, name colors and shapes, and follow Sam and his car as they drive through a bustling world from Sam's home in the country to his job in the city. Named to numerous "best of the year...

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by Hope Vestergaard (Author), David Slonim (Illustrator)"Rising above the usual singsong name-checking, Vestergaard celebrates not only the jobs these machines perform but also their marvelous mechanics." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Sixteen boisterous, rhyming poems--each one highlighting the job and personality of a different vehicle, from a backhoe to an ambulance to a snowplow--introduce young children to their favorite trucks face-to-face. Cheerful illustrations show each one in...

Smithsonian Kids First Heroes of Flight - Board Book

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by Cottage Door Press (Editor), Thea Feldman (Author), Alessia Trunfio (Illustrator)Preschoolers will learn fun facts in this Smithsonian Kids book about all sorts of planes and the first people who flew in them. This interactive board book is sturdy enough for the most enthusiastic little explorer, with interactive features such as sliding tabs, spinner wheels, and lift-a-flaps to build fine motor skills. Beautiful illustrations with real-life photos bring the history of flight to life. It's...

A Century of Locomotive Building: By Robert Stephenson & Co 1823/1923

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Report copyright infringementby J. G. H. Warren (Author)This concise look at the locomotive company Robert Stephenson & Co from 1823 to 1923 by J. G. Warren provides a unique history of the locomotive industry as it came to be built. He includes details such as letters, diagrams, photos, pictures and tables to give a full understanding of that century of progression. Number of Pages: 480 Dimensions: 1.06 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Illustrated: Yes ...

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by A. J. Lewery (Author)Tony Lewery is acknowledged as an authoritative voice on all aspects of the 'roses and castles' folk art tradition of English narrow boat painting. This, a standard work on the subject, shows how the designs, proudly displayed on the narrowboats of generations of boat people, originated and evolved. The geomatric designs, painted flowers and romantic castle-and-cottage landscapes and vividly described along with pen portraits of the men who painted them. Number of Page...

Standard Gauge Great Western 4-4-0s Part 2 - Hardcover

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by O. S. Nock (Author)O.S. Nock continues his account of the GWR 4-4-0s with a further look at G.J. Churchward and his programme of modernisation and standardisation, particularly in boiler design, and his introduction of the 'County' class - the last of the new GWR designs. He goes on to describe the impact of two world wars; the implications for the 4-4-0 classes post-Grouping, with particular regard to the Cambrian section; the start of withdrawals in the 1920s and the introduction of the ...

A Century of Locomotive Building: By Robert Stephenson & Co 1823/1923 - Paperback

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by J. G. H. Warren (Author)This concise look at the locomotive company Robert Stephenson & Co from 1823 to 1923 by J. G. Warren provides a unique history of the locomotive industry as it came to be built. He includes details such as letters, diagrams, photos, pictures and tables to give a full understanding of that century of progression. Number of Pages: 480 Dimensions: 0.97 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: September 01, 2014

London, Midland and Scottish Railway Pacifics - Paperback

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by J. W. P. Rowledge (Author)J. W. P. Rowledge looks at the development and intricacies of the L.M.S Pacifics using detailed tables, diagrams and photographs. Number of Pages: 96 Dimensions: 0.21 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: September 01, 2014

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Diesels and Electrics in Action: Picture History of British Rail - Paperback

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by Geoffrey Kichenside (Editor)An edited photographic history of diesel and electric locomotives containing descriptions and quotes compiled by Geoffrey Kichenside. Number of Pages: 96 Dimensions: 0.2 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: September 01, 2014

London and North Western Railway Precursor Family: Precursors, Experiments, Georges, Princes - Paperback

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by O. S. Nock (Author)O. S. Nock delves into the development of the precursor family of locomotives which, after struggling to meet demands in 1903, was divided into four distinct classes. This Nock approaches with detailed diagrams, tables and photographs from the period. Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.35 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: September 01, 2014

Fifteen Inch Gauge Railways: Their History, Equipment and Operation - Paperback

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by David Mosley (Author), Peter Van Zeller (Author)David Mosley and Peter van Zeller explain the history and development of fifteen inch gauge railways as well as looking at the set up of miniature railways with the use of photographs and diagrams. Number of Pages: 96 Dimensions: 0.2 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: September 01, 2014

Railway Stations of the North East - Paperback

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by Ken Hoole (Author)Ken Hoole was a noted authority on the railways of the north east of England. This, his wide-ranging account of the stations that served the passengers of the north-east's railway, is complemented by illustrations and photographs of both the bustling city stations and long closed country stops. The author has also provided a gazetteer listing all the stations of the NER, their opening and closing dates, and their attendant equipment. Appendices list wartime temporary clos...

Standard Gauge Great Western 4-4-0s Part 2 - Paperback

$14.02

London and North Western Railway Precursor Family: Precursors, Experiments, Georges, Princes - Hardcover

$29.14

by O. S. Nock (Author)O. S. Nock delves into the development of the precursor family of locomotives which, after struggling to meet demands in 1903, was divided into four distinct classes. This Nock approaches with detailed diagrams, tables and photographs from the period. Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.44 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: September 01, 2014

Crewe Locomotive Works and its Men - Hardcover

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by Brian Reed (Author)Brian Reed's account is widely acknowledged as the definitive work on the once mighty Crewe Works, with an emphasis on the pre-1947 period it also includes information on the post-nationalisation period. It provides a wealth of authoritative detail on the development of the works, including illuminating biographies of Crewe's major engineers, and is illustrated with historic photographs and line illustrations, including layout diagrams Number of Pages: 258 Dimensions: 0....

The Picture History of Somerset & Dorset Railway - Hardcover

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by Robin Atthill (Author)Over 140 photos accompanied by extended captions written by Robin Atthill illustrate the beauty and variety of scenery that attracted visitors and photographers from far and wide toi this legendary, much-loved line. Atthill researched the history of the S&D in depth and described the 'sturdy individuality' of a line that had to deal with the challenges of difficult operating conditions and fluctuating seasonal holiday traffic. Number of Pages: 112 Dimensions: 0.31...

Railway Stations of the North East - Hardcover

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by Ken Hoole (Author)Ken Hoole was a noted authority on the railways of the north east of England. Ths, his wide-ranging account of the stations that served the passengers of the north-east's railway, is complemented by illustrations and photographs of both the bustling city stations and long closed country stops. The author has also provided a gazetteer listing all the stations of the NER, their opening and closing dates, and their attentant equipment. Appendices list wartime temporary closu...

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)Discover the gripping, action-packed history of the motorcycle, from the earliest gasoline-powered two-wheelers to the blistering superbikes of today. Tracing the history and allure of the motorcycle, this book illustrates the diverse spectrum of bikes from the earliest prototypes to battery-powered machines of the modern age. It showcases motorcycles in all their forms, from humble scooters that offer mobility to the masses, the scramblers and racer...

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by Jaye Garnett (Author), Mattia Cerato (Illustrator), Cottage Door Press (Editor)Bzz, bzz, bzzrt! Peek and explore construction sites in this lively, interactive Peek-a-Flap! Little ones will love exploring every construction-themed page filled with fun facts, new vocabulary words, and surprises found under sturdy lift-a-flaps while learning all about the tools and trucks that help build roads, houses, and skyscrapers! Join the crew for some building fun and navigate through the construction...

The Digger and the Butterfly - Hardcover

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by Joseph Kuefler (Author), Joseph Kuefler (Illustrator)From Joseph Kuefler, the acclaimed author-illustrator of The Digger and the Flower, comes a new book in his popular Digger picture book series, about a crew of building trucks who befriend a caterpillar and witness its metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly. Perfect for readers who love the machines in Sherri Duskey Rinker's Construction Site series.Digger and the other big trucks work all day, smashing and building and transforming th...

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by Chris Gall (Author)The original, rip-roaring mash-up of dinosaurs and trucks that inspired the Netflix TV series Millions of years ago, DINOTRUX ruled the earth These mighty part-truck, part-dino demolition dynamos rumbled, plowed and bulldozed their way through the centuries. In this toddler-friendly adventure, Chris Gall guides readers on a safari through the wild world of these mechanical monsters of prehistoric times, from the nosy Craneosaurus and the mega-hungry Garbageadon to the...

B-52 Down: The Night the Bombs Fell From the Sky - Paperback

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by Linda H. Sittig (Author) Number of Pages: 122 Dimensions: 0.26 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 29, 2024

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by Michael Burgan (Author), Who Hq (Author), Ted Hammond (Illustrator)Born on a small farm in rural Michigan, Henry Ford's humble beginnings were no match for his ambition. Ford quickly created a manufacturing dynasty, bringing affordable cars to the masses and forever changing America and the American workplace. Who Was Henry Ford? details his meteoric rise, and explains how the genius behind the assembly line and the Model T shaped modern American industry.Author BiographyMichael Burgan has...

The Town That Fooled the British: A War of 1812 Story - Hardcover

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by Lisa Papp (Author), Lisa Papp (Illustrator)St. Michaels, Maryland, is a town of shipbuilders whose reputation for crafting powerful schooners carries far beyond the shores of young America. And once the War of 1812 starts, that's not necessarily a good thing. For the British have targeted the town as part of their campaign to defeat America in its fight to maintain its independence. And now, in August of 1813 the British fleet is sailing up the Chesapeake River to St. Michaels. The town's ...

¿Puedes Cavar Como Un Excavadora?/Can You Dig Like a Digger? - Board Book

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by Cocoretto (Illustrator), Child's Play (Author), Creoletrans (Translator)Puedes excavar como un excavadora, girar como una concretera o levantar cosas como una gr?a? Participa y divi?rtete copiando las acciones de veh?culos conocidos. Perfecto para desarrollar habilidades de observaci?n, fomentar la actividad f?sica y ampliar el vocabulario. Can you dig like a digger? Spin like a concrete mixer? Or lift like a crane? Join in the fun as we copy the actions of familiar vehicles. Perfect for d...

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by Sam Taplin (Author), Federica Iossa (Illustrator)Little children will love pressing the buttons in this delightfully illustrated book to hear trucks, cars, boats, buses, tractors and trains come to life. The busy scenes are full of endearing animal characters and there are holes in the pages to peek through as well as finger-trails for little fingers to follow. Number of Pages: 10 Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.4 x 8.6 IN Publication Date: January 07, 2025

Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections - Hardcover

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by Stephen Biesty (Author)This children's book explores the innermost workings of some extraordinary buildings and machines. From helicopters to submarines, skyscrapers to coal mines, open up a fascinating world packed with unique and detailed cutaway drawings. Whether it's a Spanish galleon or a medieval castle, each cross-section slice or exploded view reveals what's going on inside. See the people swarming inside the Empire State Building, the workers busy backstage at the opera house, and...

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Report copyright infringementby Ray Miller Ware (Author)This is a local history of a small farming community, Sulphur Well, in Kentucky seen through the eyes of a correspondent to the Jessamine Journal from 1887 to 1905. It contains the ancestry of the Miller and Hendren families and their close relatives in that community, and their burial sites. It also describes travel and westward migration of Kentucky families to Oklahoma around the turn of the 20th Century, and how politics, religion, a...

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by R. a. Montgomery (Author), Sittisan Sundaravej (Illustrator)Journey Under the Sea by R. A. Montgomery takes YOU on an undersea adventure in search of the lost city of Atlantis! 9-12 year old readers will explore the depths of the ocean in search of this mysterious and beautiful world, escaping giant squid and shark attacks, discovering shipwrecks, helping the merpeople rebel against a cruel monarchy, and escaping imprisonment!Choose Your Own Adventure Journey Under the Sea is an interactiv...