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With a focus on the navigational tools invented by each age and
civilization, Launer traces the evolution of humankind's
navigational skills from the Kamal of the Arabs and the Lead-line
first used by the Romans to the radio and satellite communication
devices available to modern sailors. He pays homage to the
Polynesians who, in the absence of a written language were able to
pass down their navigational skills through generations, and to the
adventurous Vikings, who managed to find their way from Scandinavia
to England, Iceland, Greenland and beyond; but he also covers the
practical applications of the complex technologies found on most
boats today, such as GPS. Generous illustrations help readers
envision the tools in use.
Navigation Through the Ages will appeal to sailors and lay
readers alikeanyone with an interest in the history of science and
the exploration of our world.
VW Transporter 'T4' variants with front-mounted diesel engines and
front-wheel-drive Diesel: 1.9 litre (1896cc) 4-cyl and 2.4 litre
(2370cc) & 2.5 litre (2461cc) 5-cyl Does NOT cover petrol
engined models, all-wheel-drive 'Syncro' models, interior features
specific to Westfalia, Caravelle or Multivan, or specialist
bodywork/camper conversions Does NOT cover Transporter 'T5' range
introduced July 2003
Diesel Models: 430, 431, 440, 441, 470, 500, 530, 530C, 531, 531C,
540, 540C, 541, 541C, 570, 600, 630, 630C, 631, 631C, 632, 632C,
640, 640C, 641, 641C, 730, 830, 900B, 930 and 1030 Gas Models: 430,
431, 440, 441, 470, 530, 530C, 531, 531C, 540, 540C, 5
FLHT/FLHTI Electra Glide Standard (1999-2005), FLHTC/FLHTCI Electra
Glide Classic (1999-2005), FLHTCUI Classic Electra Glide
(1999-2005), FLHTCSE2 Screamin' Eagle Electra Glide 2 (2005),
FLHR/FLHRI Road King (1999-2005), FLHRCI Road King Classic
(1999-200
"I will get him a squirrel gun" A few days went by and one morning
I got up out of bed before Mom and Dad did. I walked into the
living room and quietly sat down. I could hear Mom and Dad talking
in their bedroom. I heard Mom say to Dad, "You could buy Tony a
good shot gun if you would do it." I heard Dad say back to Mom,
"Now I just don't have the money." Mom told him, "It's a sin to
lie." Dad said to her, "Well, you go buy him a gun if you can."
Then Mom told him. 'I will get him a squirrel gun if it harelips
old Billy Hell, you just wait and see if I don't."
First published in 1996 as volume 5 in the NASA "Monograph in
Aerospace History" series. This study contains photographs and
illustrations.
This title deals with the fascination and excitement of world
railway history, from Stephenson's Rocket to the modern age. With
splendid illustrations and a sparkling narrative, it charters the
fundamental stages and main events of railway history, from the
birth of steam locomotion to modern high-speed trains. Divided into
six sections, each chapter documents a significant period in the
development of the railways and tells the stories of the key men,
inventions, challenge and technological breakthroughs. 250 colour
photographs
First published in 1999 as volume 14 in the NASA "Monograph in
Aerospace History" series. This study contains photographs and
illustrations.
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