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Unsettled Topics on the Use of IVHM in the Active Control Loop

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Report copyright infringementby Rhonda Walthall (Author)The growth in global economies has led to a world that has become much more mobile in the last few decades. The number of enplanements has increased and is expected to continue to do so at an annual average rate of 1.8% through 2039 [1]. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of aircraft in service was expected to increase annually to meet the travel demand. Next-generation, more-complex aircraft were scheduled to replace the older a...

Unsettled Topics in the Application of Satellite Navigation to Air Traffic Management

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Report copyright infringementby James L. Farrell (Author)Contemporary air traffic management (ATM) challenges are both (1) acute and (2) growing at rates far outpacing established ways for absorbing technological innovation. Lack of timely response will guarantee failure to meet demands. Immediately that creates a necessity to identify means of coping and judging new technologies based on possible speed of adoption. Paralleling the challenges are developments in capability, both recent and de...

Unsettled Topics in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Icing

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Hann (Author), Tor A. Johansen (Author)Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are an emerging technology with a large variety of commercial and military applications. In-flight icing occurs during flight in supercooled clouds or freezing precipitation and is a potential hazard to all aircraft. In-flight icing on UAVs imposes a major limitation on the operational envelope. This report describes the unsettled topics related to UAV icing. First, typical UAV appli...

The Navigable Rhine: The Development Of Its Shipping, The Basis Of The Prosperity Of Its Commerce And Its Traffic In 1907 (1911)

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Report copyright infringementby Edwin Jones Clapp (Author)The Navigable Rhine: The Development Of Its Shipping, The Basis Of The Prosperity Of Its Commerce And Its Traffic In 1907 (1911) is a book written by Edwin Jones Clapp. The book is a comprehensive account of the development of the shipping industry on the Rhine river and how it contributed to the prosperity of commerce and traffic in the region in 1907. The author provides a detailed historical overview of the Rhine river and its role ...

English Railways: Statistically Considered (1903)

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Report copyright infringementby John Fraser (Author)English Railways: Statistically Considered is a book written by John Fraser and published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the English railway system at the turn of the 20th century. Fraser uses statistical data to examine various aspects of the railways, including their financial performance, passenger and freight traffic, rolling stock, and infrastructure. He also discusses the impact of government regulation on the r...

Business Logistics: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives with Analyses

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Report copyright infringementby Turkay Yildiz (Author)This book is the collection of my own studies in logistics, targeted to a broad readership. The book consists of 4 parts and 5 chapters. The first part deals with the logistics services in developed and developing countries, while the second part covers global competitiveness and logistics performance. The third part is about the relationship between the logistics performance and education and, finally, the fourth part examines the relatio...

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by Jay Fleck (Illustrator)Crinkle the pages and sing along with this bedtime favorite set to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star! A noisy little car zooms through the night sky, waking the stars and moon. Will this mischievous traveler ever quiet down for bedtime? With sturdy board pages and a crinkly paper treatment that creates touch-and-feel sound effects, this playful twist on a classic nursery song is a goodnight favorite that's sure to soothe even the most wide-awake little ones t...

The Transition to Deregulation: Developing Economic Standards for Public Policies

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Report copyright infringementby William B. Tye (Author), W. B. Tye (Author)William Tye draws on his large body of work in the area of railroad deregulation to address specific economic problems associated with deregulation. He elucidates principles that can be applied to any major industry entering the competitive marketplace--particularly telecommunications and other utilities, including gas and electric. Tye has updated and revised his previous articles and structured them into an integrate...

Chicago Commerce, Manufactures, Banking And Transportation Facilities (1884)

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Report copyright infringementby S Fred Howe and Company (Author)Chicago Commerce, Manufactures, Banking And Transportation Facilities is a book published in 1884 by S. Fred Howe and Company. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the commercial, manufacturing, banking, and transportation industries in Chicago during the late 19th century. It includes detailed descriptions of the city's major industries, such as meatpacking, lumber, and grain, as well as information on the city's bankin...

The Illinois Central Railroad Company Offers For Sale Over 2,000,000 Acres Selected Farming And Wood Lands (1856)

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Report copyright infringementby Illinois Central Railroad Company (Author)The book titled ""The Illinois Central Railroad Company Offers For Sale Over 2,000,000 Acres Selected Farming And Wood Lands"" was published in 1856 by the Illinois Central Railroad Company. The book provides a comprehensive description of over 2,000,000 acres of farming and woodlands that the company is offering for sale. The lands are located in the state of Illinois and have been carefully selected by the company for...

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by Make Believe Ideas (Author), Scott Barker (Illustrator)Beep, zoom, vroom, and GO with the noisy vehicles!With eye-catching neon colors, interactive felt flaps, and a sound button that plays five vehicle sounds, this engaging book is perfect for encouraging sensory play. Number of Pages: 12 Dimensions: 0.7 x 7.1 x 5.1 IN Publication Date: March 01, 2025

Mighty Express: First Look and Find - Library Binding

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by Pi Kids (Author), Blue Kangaroo Design (Illustrator)Join the Mighty Express team as you search for hidden things in 7 scenes! Then flip to the end of the book for even more Look and Find challenges. Learning concepts include counting, letters, shapes, and more! Number of Pages: 18 Dimensions: 0.3 x 9.2 x 7.4 IN Publication Date: January 01, 2024

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by Adam Gamble (Author), Mark Jasper (Author)Come and count all the fascinating things at your favorite airport! This beautifully illustrated board book features planes, pilots, flight attendants, ground crew, air traffic controllers, baggage handling, yummy foods, souvenirs, and more. Bon voyage! This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes. Young counters will have fun counting their way t...

Winning My Lamborghini: Based On A True Story

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Report copyright infringementby Jacqueline Mir (Author)Based on the first-time author's personal experience, "Winning My Lamborghini" is the debut book written by the winner of a Dream Car Giveaway, sharing her journey of growth and discovery on the open road. Number of Pages: 42 Dimensions: 0.11 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: February 02, 2024

New York's Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew Algeo (Author)In the nineteenth century, Manhattan's streets were so choked with pedestrians, horses, vehicles, and vendors that a trip from City Hall to Central Park could take hours. Alfred Beach had the perfect solution: build a giant pneumatic tube underneath Broadway from the Battery to Harlem. Air pressure would shoot passengers up and down the island in clean, quiet carriages. But Beach was up against the operators of the horse-drawn streetcars a...

MERCEDES-BENZ, The modern SL cars, The R230: From the SL280 to the SL65 AMG Black Series - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Bernd S. Koehling (Author)Mercedes SL R230 - The Modern Icon with a Vario-RoofThe Mercedes SL R230 brought Stuttgart's roadster tradition into the 21st century. With its retractable Vario-Roof, cutting-edge safety systems, and a wide range of powerful engines, the R230 quickly became one of the most admired luxury convertibles of its era. Today, it is a rising modern classic-coveted by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. This 220-page guide, updated in Novemb...

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Report copyright infringementby Edwin Dunbaugh (Author)Taking the subject of much lore as the topic of his book, Dunbaugh has written a carefully researched, comprehensive history of the overnight steamboat on Long Island Sound. In the nineteenth century, these steamboats provided the major means of transportation from New York to ports in southern New England or from Boston north to ports on the coast of Maine. Earlier accounts have either focused on the lore or been heavy with statistical d...

Off the Track: The Decline of the Intercity Passenger Train in the United States

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Report copyright infringementby Donald M. Itzkoff (Author)Author Biographyzkoff /f Donald /i M. Number of Pages: 178 Dimensions: 0.44 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: May 25, 1985

All Aboard! the Official Little Engine That Could Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Grosset & Dunlap (Author), Jannie Ho (Illustrator)A coloring book perfect for fans of the brave Little Blue Engine! This coloring book includes over 60 pages of The Little Engine That Could and all her friends! Kids can use pens, pencils, markers, and crayons and stay entertained through road trips, planes, rides, rainy days, and more.Author BiographyGrosset & Dunlap creates high-quality books for young readers of any level. Focused on books for ages 0-12, Grosset offers a wide ran...

The Story of Porsche: A Tribute to the Legendary Manufacturer - Hardcover

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by Luke Smith (Author)The Story of Porsche is a compact and beautifully designed review of the iconic car manufacturer. From the alluring curves to the powerful engineering, Porsche has been synonymous with both luxury and race car manufacturing for more than 90 years. In The Story of Porsche, every component of the legendary brand's success is studied and celebrated, from turbulent beginnings to its ascent to the summit of car design and construction.Blending heritage with innovation and bra...

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by June Sobel (Author), Laura Huliska-Beith (Illustrator)All aboard! The sun is down...the Goodnight Train is leaving town!Join the many parents and caregivers who enjoy reading The Goodnight Train again and again and have responded with thousands of 5-star reviews. This is a fun and effective bedtime book that both adults and kids love.Roll that corner, rock that curve, and soar past mermaids, leaping sheep, and even ice-cream clouds...With soothing, lyrical words and magical illustrations, ...

Perkins/Budd: Railway Statesmen of the Burlington

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Cleghorn Overton (Author), Unknown (Author)Author Biographyerton /f Richard /i C. Number of Pages: 298 Dimensions: 0.69 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 26, 1982

Privatizing Toll Roads: A Public-Private Partnership

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Report copyright infringementby Wendell C. Lawther (Author)Providing an in-depth case study of a highly successful public-private partnership, this book offers valuable insights for privatizing an existing public service. A mix of theory and empirical analysis, the study initially creates and explains a model for the Privatization Transfer Process, which serves as a guide for contracting out services. Drawing on the experience of the Orlando Orange County Expressway Authority when it privatiz...

How to Build & Power Tune Distributor-Type Ignition Systems: New 3rd Edition! - Paperback

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by Des Hammill (Author)Expert practical advice from an experienced race engine builder on how to build an ignition system that delivers maximum power reliably. A lot is talked about ignition systems, and there is a bewildering choice of expensive aftermarket parts, which all claim to deliver more power. Des Hammill cuts through the myth and hyperbole and tells readers what really works, so that they can build an excellent system without wasting money on parts and systems that simply don't del...

Competition in the Natural Gas Pipeline Industry: An Economic Policy Analysis

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Report copyright infringementby Edward C. Gallick (Author), Edward C. Gallock (Author)This work considers the potential effects of competition in the natural gas pipeline industry. Contrary to published studies and government reports, this study concludes that federal regulation in the industry is no longer necessary to limit the market power of current pipeline suppliers. Rather, potential entry by nearby suppliers--a competitive factor largely ignored in most economic analyses--will promote...

Financing Local Infrastructure in Nonmetropolitan Areas

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Report copyright infringementby David L. Chicoine (Editor), Norman Walzer (Editor), David L. Chicoine (Other)The first book of its kind, this is a collection of essays on the financing of transportation in non-metropolitan areas in the United States. It reviews basic demographic trends and conditions of infrastructures at the present time while exploring a wide range of alternatives for improving them. Including contributions from local finance personnel, engineers and other government offici...

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by Johnny Dyrander (Illustrator)Discover five different cars in this series of interactive board books with easy-to-use moving parts-a car, a sports car, a racecar, a four-wheel drive, and a taxi! Learn vehicle vocabulary with simple first words, clear diagrams, and helpful text prompts to encourage discussion. Then, drive 5 types of transportation around 5 tracks with a moving slider. The perfect book for children who love racecars--and being in the drivers seat! Other titles in the series...

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Report copyright infringementby David St Clair (Author)Author Biography. Clair /f David /i J. Number of Pages: 206 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: July 16, 1986

Airliner Performance: Insights for Aviation Business Professionals

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Report copyright infringementby Shannon Ackert (Author) Number of Pages: 412 Dimensions: 0.84 x 10 x 7 IN Publication Date: June 06, 2025

Bill's Guide: Buying and Selling Used Cars

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Report copyright infringementby Bill Rosen (Author)In this fun and practical guidebook, car enthusiast Bill Rosen shares his insights from decades of experience. Whether your goal is to feel more confident and knowledgeable the next time you need to buy or sell the family car or you would like to make extra money with a car-flipping side hustle, this easy-to-read and comprehensive guidebook checks all the boxes. Written in a fast-paced, conversational style, Bill's Guide walks you step-by-ste...

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by Billy Steers (Author)When a new red tractor named Daisy joins the team at Stony Meadow Farm, she has trouble adjusting to all of the different chores that must be done. She realizes that she has much to learn. Can she do all of the work on her own? Luckily, Tractor Mac and his friends chop, pull, haul, and drag alongside Daisy until she gets the hang of it. With the help of everyone on the farm, Daisy thinks she will fit right in Author BiographyBilly Steers is an author, illustrator, and ...

Rail-Trails Mid-Atlantic: The Definitive Guide to Multiuse Trails in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia - Paperback

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by Rails-To-Trails Conservancy (Author)Explore 57 of the best rail-trails and other multiuse pathways in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Level and accessible, these paths are ideal for a brisk fitness walk, bike ride, or stroll with the family. In Rail-Trails Mid-Atlantic, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these routes, as well as...