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Stick and Rudder : an Explanation of the Art of Flying (44 Edition) by William Langewiesche Publisher Comments In the early 1940's, Wolfgang Langewiesche wrote a series of articles in Air Facts analyzing the various aspects of piloting techniques. Based on these articles, Langewiesche's classic work on the art of flying was published in 1944. This book explains... (read more) List Price $27.00 Your price: $14.00 Used - Hardcover
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Rotorcraft Flying Handbook (8083-21) (00 - Old Edition) by Federal Aviation Association Publisher Comments This series of textbooks and supplements for pilots, student pilots, aviation instructors, and aviation specialists provides information on every topic needed to qualify for and excel in the field of aviation. Most FAA Knowledge Exams questions are taken... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $9.00 Used - Trade Paper
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The Perfect Vehicle: What It is about Motorcycles by Melissa Pierson Publisher Comments In a book that is "a must for anyone who has loved a motorcycle" (Oliver Sacks), Melissa Pierson captures in vivid, writerly prose the mysterious attractions of motorcycling. She sifts through myth and hyperbole: misrepresentations about danger, about... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Simple Science of Flight, Revised and Expanded Edition: From Insects To Jumbo Jets (Rev 09 Edition) by Henk Tennekes Publisher Comments andlt;Pandgt;From the smallest gnat to the largest aircraft, all things that fly obey the same aerodynamic principles. In The Simple Science of Flight, Henk Tennekes investigates just how machines and creatures fly: what size wings they need, how much... (read more) List Price $22.95 Your price: $12.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Passage to Union: How the Railroads Transformed American Life, 1829-1929 by Sarah Gordon Publisher Comments Exploring the social, economic, and legal impact of the growth of the railroads, Sarah Gordon has written a richly informed narrative history of an American icon with surprising conclusions. Where the railroads and their entrepreneurs are ordinarily... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $6.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control from Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond by Gene Kranz Publisher Comments Gene Kranz was present at the creation of America's manned space program and was a key player in it for three decades. As a flight director in NASA's Mission Control, Kranz witnessed firsthand the making of history. He participated in the space program... (read more) List Price $17.00 Your price: $7.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Heavens and the Earth : a Political History of the Space Age (85 Edition) by Walter A. Mcdougall Publisher Comments This highly acclaimed study approaches the space race as a problem in comparative public policy. Drawing on published literature, archival sources in both the United States and Europe, interviews with many of the key participants, and important... (read more) List Price $37.25 Your price: $24.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Challenger Launch Decision (96 Edition) by Diane Vaughan Publisher Comments When the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986, millions of Americans became bound together in a single, historic moment. Many still vividly remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when they heard about the tragedy. In... (read more) List Price $25.00 Your price: $13.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology 3 Ed by Irwin E. Treager Publisher Comments Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology provides a comprehensive, easy-to-understand treatment of the background, development, and applications of the gas turbine engine it its various forms, such as turobjet, turbofan, turboprop, and turboshaft... (read more) List Price $123.45 Your price: $99.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics : Airframe Handbook (79 Edition) by Jepperson Sanderson Aviation Publisher Comments The Airframe Handbook is the basis for the part 147 written test. Written in 1972 and updated in 1976, the "15A" is lacking only in modern systems and electronics.... (read more) List Price $20.00 Your price: $15.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Airplane Flying Handbook Faa H 8083 3a 2ND Edition by Federal Aviation Adm Publisher Comments The fundamental skills and essential information necessary for piloting airplanes are introduced in this beginning aviator's guide. Pilots wishing to improve their flying proficiency and aeronautical knowledge, flyers preparing for additional... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $11.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Wright Brothers : How They Invented the Airplane (91 Edition) by Russell Freedman Publisher Comments The story of the first powered, sustained, and controlled airplane flight, and the men behind it.... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Airframe Test Guide 2008 (07 - Old Edition) by Dale Crane Publisher Comments Part of a series designed to prepare applicants who are seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications for the full range of material, these guides offer current test questions, answers, detailed explanations, illustrations, and oral... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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The New Transit Town: Best Practices in Transit-Oriented Development by Hank Dittmar and Gloria Ohland Publisher Comments Transit-oriented development (TOD) seeks to maximize access to mass transit and nonmotorized transportation with centrally located rail or bus stations surrounded by relatively high-density commercial and residential development. New Urbanists and smart... (read more) List Price $32.00 Your price: $22.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Traffic and Highway Engineering (4TH 09 Edition) by Nicholas J. Garber Publisher Comments The new edition of Garber and Hoel's best-selling text focuses on giving students insight into all facets of traffic and highway engineering. Students generally come to this course with little knowledge or understanding of the importance of... (read more) List Price $267.95 Your price: $199.00 Used - Hardcover
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Instrument Flying Handbook: FAA-H-8083-15A (FAA Handbook) by Federal Aviation Administration Publisher Comments A definitive reference text for the Instrument Rating FAA Knowledge exam, this resource features information applicable to both conventional steam-gauge instrumentation as well as the glass cockpits found in technically advanced aircraft (TAA... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $12.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Understanding Space (With Sticker) (Custom) (3RD 05 Edition) by Sellers Publisher Comments Understanding Space provides an excellent in-depth explanation of astronautic principles making it a must-have for undergrad aerospace students. This is an introductory text in astronautics designed for managers and young engineers new to the space field.... (read more) List Price $87.35 Your price: $75.45 New - Hardcover
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Trucking : Tractor-trailer Driver Handbook/workbook (99 - Old Edition) by Career Publishing Publisher Comments A severe shortage of trained tractor-trailer drivers faces the trucking industry and the nation. Trucking: Tractor-Trailer Driver Handbook/Workbook, 2nd edition and its ancillaries can help solve this problem by providing a comprehensive and turnkey... (read more) List Price $46.25 Your price: $32.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Traffic Engineering (4TH 11 Edition) by Roger P. Roess Publisher Comments Traffic Engineering, 4e, is ideal for a one/two-semester undergraduate survey, and/or for graduate courses on Traffic Engineering, Highway Capacity Analysis, and Traffic Control and Operations. This unique text focuses on the key engineering skills... (read more) List Price $196.00 Your price: $147.50 Used - Hardcover
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Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics (92 Edition) by T. D. Gillespie Synopsis Provides a foundation of engineering principles and analytical methods to explain the performance of an automotive vehicle. Chapters focus on acceleration performance, braking performance, aerodynamics and rolling resistance, ride, steady-state cornering,... (read more) List Price $79.95 Your price: $60.50 Used - Hardcover
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