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Stick and Rudder : an Explanation of the Art of Flying (44 Edition)
Stick and Rudder : an Explanation of the Art of Flying (44 Edition)
by William Langewiesche
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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)

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Heavens and the Earth : a Political History of the Space Age (85 Edition)
Heavens and the Earth : a Political History of the Space Age (85 Edition)
by Walter A. Mcdougall
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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)

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The Perfect Vehicle: What It is about Motorcycles
The Perfect Vehicle: What It is about Motorcycles
by Melissa Pierson
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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)

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Passage to Union: How the Railroads Transformed American Life, 1829-1929
Passage to Union: How the Railroads Transformed American Life, 1829-1929
by Sarah Gordon
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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)

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Dynamics of Flight : Stability and Control (3RD 96 Edition)
Dynamics of Flight : Stability and Control (3RD 96 Edition)
by Bernard Etkin
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Designed to prepare students to become aeronautical engineers who can face new and challenging situations. Retaining the same philosophy as the two preceding editions, this update emphasizes basic principles rooted in the physics of flight, essential... (read more)

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Naked Pilot : the Human Factor in Aircraft Accidents (95 Edition)
Naked Pilot : the Human Factor in Aircraft Accidents (95 Edition)
by David Beaty
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Investigations into the causes of aircraft accidents have for decades focused on what happened and who did it - very rarely 'Why'? It is the question 'Why' that David Beaty has addressed here, fighting the misnomer of 'pilot error' and propounding that... (read more)

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Wright Brothers : How They Invented the Airplane (91 Edition)
Wright Brothers : How They Invented the Airplane (91 Edition)
by Russell Freedman
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The story of the first powered, sustained, and controlled airplane flight, and the men behind it.... (read more)

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Airplane Flying Handbook Faa H 8083 3a 2ND Edition
Airplane Flying Handbook Faa H 8083 3a 2ND Edition
by Federal Aviation Adm
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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)

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Urban Transportation Systems (03 Edition)
Urban Transportation Systems (03 Edition)
by Sigurd Grava
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COMPREHENSIVE, EXPERT TREATMENT OF EVERY MODE OF URBAN TRANSORTATION – INCLUDING THE AUTOMOBILE Transportation modes are an essential – and controversial – aspect of every urban and suburban development. They directly affect the... (read more)

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General Test Guide 2011 : ""Fast-track"" To Study and Pass Faa Aviation Maintenance Technician (Amt) (11 - Old Edition)
General Test Guide 2011 : ""Fast-track"" To Study and Pass Faa Aviation Maintenance Technician (Amt) (11 - Old Edition)
by Dale Crane
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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 and... (read more)

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Introduction To Transportation Systems (00 Edition)
Introduction To Transportation Systems (00 Edition)
by Joseph Sussman
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Here's a complete, up-to-date survey of modern transportation systems, written by an architect of the U.S. Intelligent Transportation System program. "Introduction to Transportation Systems" provides a 30-point framework underlying most major transport... (read more)

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Fundamentals of Flight (2ND 89 Edition)
Fundamentals of Flight (2ND 89 Edition)
by Richard S. Shevell
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A comprehensive introduction to aeronautics for both majors and non-majors, covering the basics of fluid mechanics (for aeronautics), the production of lift and drag, and the effects of viscosity and compressibility, among other topics. Frequently... (read more)

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Traffic and Highway Engineering (4TH 09 Edition)
Traffic and Highway Engineering (4TH 09 Edition)
by Nicholas J. Garber
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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)

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The New Transit Town: Best Practices in Transit-Oriented Development
The New Transit Town: Best Practices in Transit-Oriented Development
by Hank Dittmar and Gloria Ohland
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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)

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Airframe Test Guide 2008 (07 - Old Edition)
Airframe Test Guide 2008 (07 - Old Edition)
by Dale Crane
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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)

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Instrument Flying Handbook: FAA-H-8083-15A (FAA Handbook)
Instrument Flying Handbook: FAA-H-8083-15A (FAA Handbook)
by Federal Aviation Administration
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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)

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Corporate Aviation Management (95 Edition)
Corporate Aviation Management (95 Edition)
by Raoul Castro
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In this comprehensive aviation manual, Raoul Castro provides a source of invaluable corporate aviation management information. He begins by giving an overview of corporate aviation from its inception, then focuses on the management principles and... (read more)

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On Mars: Exploration of the Red Planet, 1958-1978--The NASA History
On Mars: Exploration of the Red Planet, 1958-1978--The NASA History
by Edward C Ezell
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Generations of scientists and stargazers have studied the Red Planet and pondered its possibilities. Commissioned by NASA itself, this volume is the authoritative history of the start of the agency's explorations of our closest neighbor. It recounts... (read more)

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Gridlock: Why We're Stuck in Traffic and What to Do about It
Gridlock: Why We're Stuck in Traffic and What to Do about It
by Randal O'Toole
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America is the most mobile society in history, but our transportation system is on the verge of collapse. Traffic congestion is today five times greater than it was 25 years ago, yet many transportation plans and projects are making it worse. As Randal O... (read more)

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Instrument Flying Handbook (08 Edition)
Instrument Flying Handbook (08 Edition)
by Federal Aviation Association
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The Federal Aviation Administration's Instrument Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pilots, aviation instructors, and controllers with the knowledge and skills required to operate in instrument meteorological conditions. Illustrated with full-color... (read more)

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