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The story of the clipper ships, and the tens of thousands of migrants they brought to the Australian colony of the 19th century, is one of the world's great migration stories. For anyone who travelled to Australia before 1850, it was a long and arduous journey that could take as much as four months. With the arrival of the clipper ships and favourable winds, the journey from England could be done in a little over half this time.

From London to New York, Ewan and Charley chased their shadows through Europe, the Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Russia, across the Pacific to Alaska, then down through Canada and America. But as the miles slipped beneath the tyres of their big BMWs, their troubles started. Exhaustion, injury and accidents tested their strength. Treacherous roads, unpredictable weather and turbulent politics challenged their stamina.

This new book “The Future of Public Transportation” is written by transit industry leader Paul Comfort and over forty top public transport leaders, CEOs, futurists and associations. This book examines the transformations coming this decade of the 2020's to North American and global cities and the public transportation systems that serve them allowing readers to become more informed and ready for these changes. In the next few years technology enhancements will produce and expand game changing new mobility options such as autonomous vehicles on regular bus routes and Mobility-as-a-...

When Robert D. Krebs joined the ranks of Southern Pacific Railroad in 1966, the industry had been in decline for decades, and the future of trains was in peril. Despite these obstacles, Krebs fell in love with the rugged, competitive business of railroads and was determined to overcome its resistance to change and put rail transportation back on track. Riding the Rails details Krebs' rise to a position of influence in the recovery of America's railroads and offers a unique insider's view into the boardrooms where executives and businessmen reimagined transportation in the US.

It has been more than one hundred years since the RMS Titanic sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic ocean. The disaster has captivated history buffs and non-history buffs alike, and it is easy to see why. Some of the most illustrious people of the day were on board: some survived, and some did not. Legends abound about whether the ship's maiden voyage was cursed. And then there is the ship itself: arguably the most luxurious vessel to ever travel oversea.

Conquer the ASE T8 Exam: Your Guide to Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) is a comprehensive study guide designed to help technicians succeed in the ASE T8 Exam. Focused on the detailed knowledge required for medium and heavy truck preventive maintenance, this guide covers essential topics such as fluid level checks, brake system diagnostics, tire and wheel inspections, and electrical system testing. Each chapter provides in-depth explanations, practical tips, and real-world examples to ensure technicians understand key concepts. The book also includes questions and answers that ...

Gretchen Sorin recovers a forgotten history of black motorists, and recounts their creation of a parallel, unseen world of travel guides, black only hotels, and informal communications networks that kept black drivers safe. At the heart of this story is Victor and Alma Green's famous Green Book, begun in 1936, which made possible that most basic American right, the family vacation, and encouraged a new method of resisting oppression.

Get ready to experience the lore and lure of the sea with these myths, legends, and true stories. Centuries-old folklore and tales of haunted vessels. Sea monsters and ghosts. Cannibalism at sea and mysterious disappearances. Included also are tales of sailors ashore and the prostitutes and crimps that preyed on them. Find out what happened to stowaways, how they were treated, and about the myth that women were not welcome on ships.

A year after the disappearance and commencement of the international search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, no sign of the plane has been found - no debris, no bodies, no sign of the much-talked-about black box. Richard Belzer, George Noory, and David Wayne want to know why.

Unlock Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Driver in California! Are you preparing to navigate the road to obtaining your California driver’s license, or looking to refresh your knowledge of state driving laws? The "California DMV Handbook & Driver's Manual" is your essential guide, packed with detailed information and tools to help you succeed. As a prospective driver, you hold the key to navigating California's roads with confidence. Your understanding of driving laws and vehicle maintenance empowers you to drive safely and responsibly.

Conquer the CFII Knowledge Test: Your Guide to Teaching Instrument Flight as a Certified Flight Instructor is a comprehensive study guide designed to help aspiring flight instructors master the concepts required for the Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII) exam. This guide covers all critical topics necessary for passing the CFII Knowledge Test, including instrument navigation systems, flight instruments, IFR flight planning, and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). It also delves into teaching techniques specific to instrument flight instruction, focusing on developing a ...

Conquer the ASE C1 Exam: Your Guide to a Career as an Automobile Service Consultant is a comprehensive study guide designed to help you pass the ASE C1 exam and succeed in your role as a service consultant. This guide covers essential topics, including customer communication, managing repair orders, vehicle systems, warranty claims, and effective sales techniques. Each chapter breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand explanations, focusing on real-world scenarios you will encounter on the job. Throughout the book, you’ll find practical advice on handling common customer ...

When did you last listen to a book about cars? Typically written for men, particularly automotive enthusiasts and mechanics, these books rarely appeal to the everyday car owner. Mechanic Shop Femme’s Guide to Car Ownership is different. Automotive educator, journalist, and social media influencer Chaya M. Milchtein is a queer woman who has spent the last decade deeply entrenched in the automotive industry.

Conquer the ASE H1 Exam: Your Guide to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Engines for Transit Buses is a comprehensive study guide designed to help technicians prepare for the ASE H1 certification exam. This guide covers essential topics such as diagnosing and repairing CNG engine components, including fuel systems, ignition systems, and emissions controls. The book provides detailed explanations of the CNG fuel system, including high-pressure tanks, pressure regulators, and fuel injectors, as well as instructions for troubleshooting common engine issues like misfires, knocking, and overheating. ...

Conquer the ASE H7 Exam: Your Guide to Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) for Transit Buses is a comprehensive study guide designed to help technicians prepare for the ASE H7 certification exam. This guide provides in-depth explanations of key HVAC system components, such as compressors, evaporators, condensers, and refrigerants. It covers essential topics like refrigerant handling, system diagnostics, and repair strategies for both cooling and heating systems. The book begins by explaining the core principles of heat transfer and refrigeration, ensuring readers understand ...

The emergence of his Moth in February 1925 marked the beginning of an important but neglected episode in British social history - the craze for flying which gripped a war-weary world for more than a decade. The most successful aircraft of its era, the Moth was the one in which people had the greatest adventures. And it was the Moth which showed that flying was safe, practical and, potentially, open to all.

Con el constante avance tecnológico en la industria aeronáutica, los diferentes procesos de comunicación han ido evolucionando con el correr del tiempo. Comunicaciones Aeronáuticas propone que todos los pilotos y operadores aéreos, sea cual sea su área de trabajo, realizan los procesos de comunicación de una manera estándar según los requerimientos de OACI (organización de aviación civil internacional), pero explicados y analizados por piloto de líneas aéreas de vasta experiencia en la materia.

Here is the dramatic chronicle of the men and women who comprise the Jungle Aviation and Radio Service (JAARS), the flying arm of the famous Wycliffe Bible Translators. Viewed from a distance, they live a life of color and adventure, but however dramatic and colorful the job of these pilots may seem, it is basically a rigorous, lonely, and thankless task.

A four-star general pays tribute to a remarkable man in this biography. Believing that America owes a debt to a great character, a superb aviator, and a devoted citizen that was not paid, General Kenney tells the story of Paul Irvin "Pappy" Gunn with the hope that it will help discharge some of that debt. Gunn, who was known during World War II as an expert in daredevil low-level flying and as a hero and mechanical genius, modified light and medium bombers and transformed them into attack aircraft to hit Japanese targets in New Guinea, the Philippines, and Okinawa.

Noah Adams's adventure in search of Wilbur and Orville Wright is a journey that takes him across the country as he follows in the footsteps of the famous brothers in an attempt to know them more deeply, not just as inventors and pilots but as individuals as well.