Transportation

The men who built the transcontinental railroad were investors, risking their businesses and money. They were politicians. They were engineers and surveyors. And they were laborers, doing the backbreaking and dangerous work on the tracks. Most were ordinary men - doing the extraordinary. They accomplished a spectacular feat, turning the continent into a nation. more...

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The standard radar and ARPA manual for professional mariners and yachtsmen more...

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Serves as a useful resource for aerospace engineers. This handbook frames the technological applications in a perspective that addresses aircraft and engineering science. It provides practical guidance into the gamut of aerospace engineering, including: Instrumentation and control; Aeronautical and astronautical propulsion; and more. more...

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Some fifty years ago as a cub reporter, Barbree caught space fever the night that Sputnik passed over Albany, Georgia. On a double date where the couples actually did some star gazing, Barbree recognized that exploring space would become one of the most important stories of the century. Convinced that one day astronauts would walk on the moon, Barbree moved to the then sleepy ocean–side community of Cocoa Beach, right outside Cape Canaveral, and began reporting on rockets that soared, exploded, and fizzled. In the decades to come he witnessed a parade of history as space pioneers, hucksters, groupies and politicians participated in the greatest show of technology the world had ever seen. Besides many untold and amusing anecdotes – quite a few involving astronaut pranks, fast cars, swimming pools, and strong drinks – Barbree reveals the horror visited on the Cape when Apollo 1 burned, when the Challenger exploded and when Columbia broke into pieces. A warts and all account, this book nevertheless carries a compassionate and positive message. The men and women who conquered space were colorful and sometimes larger than life. They partied, got angry, made mistakes and committed their share of sins. But they were also genuine heroes with great commitment and love of country. With humor, insight and unmatched experience, Barbree brings them and the ever–changing world of the space program to vivid life. more...

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Features a compilation of 101 aviation events, sites, and adventures. This title details how to get there, where to stay, how much it's going to cost, and information else you need to get the most out of the fabulous attractions. Its coverage extends to the Cayman Islands, France, and the UK; and contains aviation museums, air shows, and more. more...

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