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Gilera Runner, DNA, Ice & SKP/Stalker (97 To 11) (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): Phil Mather Gilera Runner, DNA, Ice & SKP/Stalker (97 To 11) (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
Phil Mather
R681 Discovery Miles 6 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Runner 50*49cc*'97 - '01 Runner 50 DD*49cc*'00 - '01 Runner 50 SP*49cc*'99 - '11 Runner Purejet 50*49cc*'03 - '07 Runner FX125*123cc*'98 - '01 Runner VX125*124cc*'01 - '07 Runner ST125*124cc*'08 - '11 Runner FXR180*175cc*'98 - '01 Runner VXR180*181cc*'01 - '02 Runner VXR200*197cc*'03 - '07 Runner ST200*197cc*'08 - '11 DNA 50 GP eXperience*49cc*'00 - '08 DNA 125*124cc*'01 - '03 DNA 180*181cc*'01 - '03 Ice 50*49cc*'01 - '04 SKP/Stalker*49cc*'97 - '09

Drones and Journalism - How the media is making use of unmanned aerial vehicles (Paperback): Phil Chamberlain Drones and Journalism - How the media is making use of unmanned aerial vehicles (Paperback)
Phil Chamberlain
R646 Discovery Miles 6 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Drones and Journalism explores the increased use of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, by the global media for researching and newsgathering purposes. Phil Chamberlain examines the technological development and capabilities of contemporary drone hardware and the future of drone journalism. He also considers the complex place of the media's drone use in relation to international laws, as well as the ethical challenges and issues raised by the practice. Chapters cover topics including the use of drones in investigative reporting, in reporting of humanitarian crises, and the use of this new technology in more mainstream media, like film and TV. The book also presents exclusive interviews with drone experts and practitioners and draws on a wide range of disciplines to put the practice into a historical, political and social context. Professionals and students of Journalism and Media Studies will find this an important critical contribution to these fields, as Phil Chamberlain astutely charts the rise of the reliance on drones by the media worldwide.

Zeppelin: Story of the Zeppelin Airships (Hardcover): Hans  G. Knausel Zeppelin: Story of the Zeppelin Airships (Hardcover)
Hans G. Knausel
R1,062 R808 Discovery Miles 8 080 Save R254 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

On July 2, 1900, Ferdinand Graf Zeppelin made the first ascent in an airship of his own design. The flight was initially viewed with skepticism, however public opinion changed after the destruction of his fourth airship at Echterdingen. Zeppelin received so many donations that not only was he able to found his own companies for the purpose of building airships, but also production facilities for the development and manufacture of engines, transmissions, shells, gas cells, airship hangars and even the construction of aircraft. All of these companies enjoyed a tremendous upswing during the First World War. After the war the Zeppelin airship company took some time to get back on its feet, but then produced its crowning achievements the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin and the LZ 129 Hindenburg memories of which still remain alive and influence the present. Author Hans Knausel describes the Zeppelin story with a critical look at the economic and political effects of the period, from the beginning until the destruction of the Hindenburg in 1937. He also discusses airships built in other countries using the Zeppelin system, as well as the hangars and landing masts vital to operation of the big airships.

Aircraft of the Cold War 1945-1991 - Identification Guide (Hardcover): Thomas Newdick Aircraft of the Cold War 1945-1991 - Identification Guide (Hardcover)
Thomas Newdick
R489 Discovery Miles 4 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For over 40 years NATO and Warsaw Pact aircraft faced each other across the Iron Curtain, or fought in proxy wars around the world. Illustrated with detailed artworks of combat aircraft and their markings, Aircraft of the Cold War 1945-1991: Identification Guide is a comprehensive study of the planes in service with NATO and the Warsaw Pact and their respective units from the end of World War II until the reunification of Germany. Arranged chronologically by theatre, the book gives a complete organizational breakdown of the units of both sides, including the units and aircraft used in the proxy wars fought in Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East and elsewhere as well as the 'frontline' in Germany. Packed with 250 colour profiles of every major type of combat aircraft from the era, Aircraft of the Cold War 1945-1991 is an essential reference guide for modellers, military historians and aircraft enthusiasts.

Smoke Over Steamtown (Hardcover): Dennis Livesey Smoke Over Steamtown (Hardcover)
Dennis Livesey
R1,082 R829 Discovery Miles 8 290 Save R253 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Through Dennis A. Livesey's camera lens, readers will experience the thrill of the steam railroad, a transportation system that dominated the USA for over 100 years and helped build a nation. In 131 photographs of Steamtown-a heritage railroad-see the billowing smoke and the flashing steel rods that turn enormous spoked wheels, hear the scream of the whistle, and listen as veteran railroaders share their stories and wisdom. Find out what it means to be in charge of the handbrake on a 400-passenger train as it begins a downhill descent. This book goes beyond train hardware and history, sharing stories so that those outside the railfan community can appreciate the importance of preserving this part of our history.

Suzuki TS50X (84 - 00) (Paperback, 6th Revised edition): Haynes Publishing Suzuki TS50X (84 - 00) (Paperback, 6th Revised edition)
Haynes Publishing
R784 Discovery Miles 7 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This Suzuki manual, illustrated with photographs and line drawings, provides comprehensive advice on routine maintenance and fault diagnosis, utilising common tools.'

Cobra! the Bell Aircraft Corporation 1934-1946 (Hardcover): Birch Matthews Cobra! the Bell Aircraft Corporation 1934-1946 (Hardcover)
Birch Matthews
R1,853 R1,387 Discovery Miles 13 870 Save R466 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Cobra! is a comprehensive, meticulously researched and fully documented history of Bell Aircraft Corporation and their piston engine fighters built during the Great Depression and through World War II. While the story centers on techincal aspects of the various fighters, significant attention is also devoted to those key individuals who conceived, built and flew these innovative designs. In addition to aircraft development, Cobra! surveys the combat use of the P-39 and P-63 fighters in the hands of American, French, Italian, and Soviet pilots. The story continues after World War II when a number of Bell surplus fighters were successfully modified for air racing. Birch Matthews is also the author of Wet Wings & Drop Tanks: Recollection of American Transcontinental Air Racing 1928-1970, and Mustang: The Racing Thoroughbred(with Dustin W. Carter). Both books are available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.).

York The Transition Years, No. 56 - Steam to Diesel (Paperback): Kieth Pirt, Roger Hill York The Transition Years, No. 56 - Steam to Diesel (Paperback)
Kieth Pirt, Roger Hill
R206 Discovery Miles 2 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Ducati 600, 750 & 900 2-Valve V-Twins (91 - 05) (Paperback): Haynes Publishing Ducati 600, 750 & 900 2-Valve V-Twins (91 - 05) (Paperback)
Haynes Publishing
R808 Discovery Miles 8 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

With a Haynes manual, you can do it yourself...from simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes every book based on a complete teardown of the motorcycle. We learn the best ways to do a job and that makes it quicker, easier and cheaper for you. Our books have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you can save big with Haynes! --Step-by-step procedures --Easy-to-follow photos --Complete troubleshooting section --Valuable short cuts --Model history and pre-ride checks in color --Color spark plug diagnosis and wiring diagrams --Tools & workshop tips section in color Complete coverage for your 1991 thru 2005 Ducati 600, 620, 750 and 900 2-valve V-Twins: --Routine Maintenance and servicing--Tune-up procedures--Engine, clutch and transmission repair--Cooling system--Fuel and exhaust--Ignition and electrical systems--Brakes, wheels and tires--Steering, suspension and final drive--Frame and bodywork--Wiring diagrams--Reference Section

The Great Air Race - Glory, Tragedy, and the Dawn of American Aviation (Hardcover): John Lancaster The Great Air Race - Glory, Tragedy, and the Dawn of American Aviation (Hardcover)
John Lancaster
R820 R689 Discovery Miles 6 890 Save R131 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Years before Charles Lindbergh's flight from New York to Paris electrified the nation, a group of daredevil pilots, most of them veterans of the World War I, brought aviation to the masses by competing in the sensational transcontinental air race of 1919. The contest awakened Americans to the practical possibilities of flight, yet despite its significance, it has until now been all but forgotten. In The Great Air Race, journalist and amateur pilot John Lancaster finally reclaims this landmark event and the unheralded aviators who competed to be the fastest man in America. His thrilling chronicle opens with the race's impresario, Brigadier General Billy Mitchell, who believed the nation's future was in the skies. Mitchell's contest-critics called it a stunt-was a risky undertaking, given that the DH-4s and Fokkers the contestants flew were almost comically ill-suited for long-distance travel: engines caught fire in flight; crude flight instruments were of little help in clouds and fog; and the brakeless planes were prone to nosing over on landing. Yet the aviators possessed an almost inhuman disregard for their own safety, braving blizzards and mechanical failure as they landed in remote cornfields or at the edges of cliffs. Among the most talented were Belvin "The Flying Parson" Maynard, whose dog, Trixie, shared the rear cockpit with his mechanic, and John Donaldson, a war hero who twice escaped German imprisonment. Jockeying reporters made much of their rivalries, and the crowds along the race's route exploded, with everyday Americans eager to catch their first glimpse of airplanes and the mythic "birdmen" who flew them. The race was a test of endurance that many pilots didn't finish: some dropped out from sheer exhaustion, while others, betrayed by their engines or their instincts, perished. For all its tragedy, Lancaster argues, the race galvanized the nation to embrace the technology of flight. A thrilling tale of men and their machines, The Great Air Race offers a new origin point for commercial aviation in the United States, even as it greatly expands our pantheon of aviation heroes.

VW Golf Petrol and Diesel (09 - 12) 58 to 62 (Paperback, New edition): Peter Gill VW Golf Petrol and Diesel (09 - 12) 58 to 62 (Paperback, New edition)
Peter Gill
R730 Discovery Miles 7 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Southern Since 1953 (Paperback): Michael H.C. Baker The Southern Since 1953 (Paperback)
Michael H.C. Baker
R514 Discovery Miles 5 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A photographic journey of the ever changing railway scene of southern England stretching from Cornwall to the Kent Coast, served from 1953 to the present day by the Southern Region and its successors. When our story begins steam west of the Portsmouth man line still reigns supreme whilst much of the rest of the network is served by Southern Electric. Many of the trains at work in 1953 were of pre-1939 origin, some even dating back to the first decade of the 20th century, although the influence of Oliver Bullied's revolutionary semi-streamline pacifics and high capacity suburban electric multiple units pointed to the future. By 1967 diesel would replace steam, and electrification would spread, whilst many less well used lines in Hampshire, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall would close. Electrification had begun in the London area in the early 1900s, expanding to the Kent, Sussex and east Hampshire coasts, in the process creating the greatest main line electrified system in the world: this would continue down to today.

The Rhine - A Study in the Geography of Water Transport (Paperback): Roy E.H. Mellor The Rhine - A Study in the Geography of Water Transport (Paperback)
Roy E.H. Mellor
R967 Discovery Miles 9 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1983, this volume examines one of the most long-standing major commercial water-arteries of Western and Central Europe: The Rhine. Since the mid 20th Century its importance has been given new stimulus by the intensified mobility of economic circulation generated by the EU – forming as it does a common axis to that organisation’s original six members. The Rhine is one of the world’s busiest rivers and therefore provides an excellent case study in the development of inland waterway transport, not only because of its complex physical nature, but also because of the diversity of economic, social and political patterns along its course.

German Railways - A Study in the Historical Geography of Transport (Paperback): Roy E.H. Mellor German Railways - A Study in the Historical Geography of Transport (Paperback)
Roy E.H. Mellor
R953 Discovery Miles 9 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1979, this volume is an invaluable study of a railway system and its adjustment to changing political-geographical conditions, as well as changes in economic and social geography. Each change in the territorial extent or in the internal territorial-administrative organisation of Germany has had its repercussions upon the spatial pattern of the country’s economy and consequently upon the demand for transport. Furthermore, the central position of Germany within the continent has given an added importance to the role of its railways in the overall pattern of the European railway system. For the transport geographer the comparisons and contrasts with the British railway system are particularly insightful.

Lambretta Scooters (58 - 00) - 125, 150, 175 & 200 Scooters (inc Servita & SIL) (Paperback): Phil Mather Lambretta Scooters (58 - 00) - 125, 150, 175 & 200 Scooters (inc Servita & SIL) (Paperback)
Phil Mather
R841 Discovery Miles 8 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Initially produced as an affordable means of transport in 1947, the Lambretta became the popular choice of Mods throughout the 50s and 60s and of course the star of the film Quadrophenia. Many thousands of machines were produced by the Innocenti factory, a

Kaw Vulcan 800 & Classic 95-05 (Paperback, 3rd edition): Ed Scott Kaw Vulcan 800 & Classic 95-05 (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Ed Scott; Illustrated by Mitz McCarthy
R848 R654 Discovery Miles 6 540 Save R194 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Secrets of the Barn Find Hunter - The Art of Finding Lost Collector Cars (Hardcover): Tom Cotter Secrets of the Barn Find Hunter - The Art of Finding Lost Collector Cars (Hardcover)
Tom Cotter; Introduction by McKeel Hagerty
R691 R503 Discovery Miles 5 030 Save R188 (27%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Freewaytopia: How Freeways Shaped Los Angeles (Paperback): Paul Haddad Freewaytopia: How Freeways Shaped Los Angeles (Paperback)
Paul Haddad; Foreword by Patt Morrison
R447 Discovery Miles 4 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Freewaytopia: How Freeways Shaped Los Angeles explores how social, economic, political, and cultural demands created the web of freeways whose very form-futuristic, majestic, and progressive-perfectly exemplifies the City of Angels. From the Arroyo Seco Parkway, which began construction during the Great Depression, to the Century Freeway, completed in 1993, author Paul Haddad provides an entertaining and thought-provoking history of the 527 miles of roadways that comprise the Los Angeles freeway system. Each of Los Angeles's twelve freeways receives its own chapter, and these are supplemented by "Off-Ramps"-sidebars that dish out pithy factoids about Botts' Dots, SigAlerts, and all matter of freeway lexicon, such as why Southern Californians are the only people in the country who place the word "the" in front of their interstates, as in "the 5," or "the 101." Freewaytopia also explores those routes that never saw the light of day. Imagine superhighways burrowing through Laurel Canyon, tunneling under the Hollywood Sign, or spanning the waters of Santa Monica Bay. With a few more legislative strokes of the pen, you wouldn't have to imagine them-they'd already exist. Haddad notably gives voice to those individuals whose lives were inextricably connected-for better or worse-to the city's freeways: The hundreds of thousands of mostly minority and low-income residents who protested against their displacement as a result of eminent domain. Women engineers who excelled in a man's field. Elected officials who helped further freeways . . . or stop them dead in their tracks. He pays tribute to the corps of civic and state highway employees whose collective vision, expertise, and dedication created not just the most famous freeway network in the world, but feats of engineering that, at their best, achieve architectural poetry. And let's not forget the beauty queens-no freeway in Los Angeles ever opened without their royal presence. Freewaytopia is part colorful lore, part civic and historical critique, and part homage to the most famous freeways in the world.

Buses Yearbook (2023) (Hardcover): Alan Millar Buses Yearbook (2023) (Hardcover)
Alan Millar
R570 R467 Discovery Miles 4 670 Save R103 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Published annually for 60 years, this popular publication is a must for all bus enthusiasts. Edited by Alan Millar - former editor of Buses magazine - the 132-page special is packed with features celebrating all that's great about Britain's best-loved mode of public transport.

East to the Dawn (Media tie-in) - The Life of Amelia Earhart (Paperback, Media Tie-In): Susan Butler East to the Dawn (Media tie-in) - The Life of Amelia Earhart (Paperback, Media Tie-In)
Susan Butler
R548 R480 Discovery Miles 4 800 Save R68 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) captured the hearts of America after becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic in 1928. Nine years later, her disappearance on an around-the-world flight brought her extraordinary life to an abrupt and mysterious end.Based on a decade of archival research through Earhart's letters, journals, and diaries, and drawing on interviews with the aviator's friends and relatives, East to the Dawn provides the most authoritative and richly textured account of both Earhart's record-setting aviation career and her personal life: her early years with her grandparents, her experiences as a nurse and social worker, her famous marriage to publisher George Putnam, and her secret affair with Gene Vidal, head of the Bureau of Air Commerce. As the Los Angeles Times raved, East to the Dawn is a "fully realized portrait of a truly remarkable woman."

The Motorbike Book - The Definitive Visual History (Hardcover): Dk The Motorbike Book - The Definitive Visual History (Hardcover)
Dk
R955 R707 Discovery Miles 7 070 Save R248 (26%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Discover the gripping, action-packed history of the motorcycle, from the earliest petrol-powered two-wheelers to the blistering superbikes of today.

Tracing the history and allure of the motorcycle, this book illustrates the diverse spectrum of bikes from the earliest prototypes to battery-powered machines of the modern age. It showcases motorcycles in all their forms, from humble scooters that offer mobility to the masses, the scrabblers and racers that delight enthusiasts, to the iconic choppers and cruisers that can cross continents.

The Motorbike Book tells the fascinating stories behind the world's leading manufacturers, the roles played by their influential designers and engineers, and their milestone models. It not only charts the technological developments of motorcycles, but also the cultural backdrop against which the various models arose and their impact on society - as objects of curiosity, affordable means of transport, symbols of rebellion, or the first choice for full-throttle action on the road, trail, or track.

Fully updated to include the latest models from around the world and cutting-edge innovations, this new edition features over 1,000 must-see machines, with models from ACE to Zündapp. It is the ideal read for motorcycle and motorsport enthusiasts, whether they're a biker themselves or an armchair devotee.

QE2: The Cunard Line Flagship, Queen Elizabeth 2 (Hardcover): Ronald W. Warwick, Sam Warwick QE2: The Cunard Line Flagship, Queen Elizabeth 2 (Hardcover)
Ronald W. Warwick, Sam Warwick
R961 R782 Discovery Miles 7 820 Save R179 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When the Queen Elizabeth 2 entered service in 1969 she was the last of the great transatlantic liners and the sole survivor of a bygone era. The modern ship was 963 feet long, 70,000 gross tons, and boasted a service speed exceeding 30 knots. The QE2 made an instant impact worldwide and went on to have an illustrious career spanning four decades. This long-awaited new edition presents the colourful history of the Cunard Line and an engrossing narrative of the ship's eventful history, including construction and launch, service in the Falklands War, various mishaps, the sale of Cunard to Carnival, and the introduction of the new flagship Queen Mary 2. Also covered is the ship's final decade, leading up to her eventual sale to become a floating hotel in Dubai. The story ends with a personal afterword by Commodore Ronald Warwick, recounting his long and unique association with the renowned vessel.

Socialising Tourism - Rethinking Tourism for Social and Ecological Justice (Hardcover): Freya Higgins-Desbiolles, Adam Doering,... Socialising Tourism - Rethinking Tourism for Social and Ecological Justice (Hardcover)
Freya Higgins-Desbiolles, Adam Doering, Bobbie Chew Bigby
R4,124 Discovery Miles 41 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

* Highly relevant and timely subject pushed to the forefront by the covid-19 pandemic and the increasingly crucial climate crisis, among other phenomenon, that have forced academics to rethink the tourism industry and the way it currently functions * The first book to explore the novel concept of socialising tourism, which will only become more relevant * Highly regarded team of editors and diverse range of contributors discussing engaging and original topics illustrated with up-to-date case studies and examples

GT40 - The autobiography of 1075 (Hardcover): Ray Hutton GT40 - The autobiography of 1075 (Hardcover)
Ray Hutton
R2,104 Discovery Miles 21 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Nissan Almera & Tino Service And Repair Manual (Paperback): Haynes Publishing Nissan Almera & Tino Service And Repair Manual (Paperback)
Haynes Publishing
R714 Discovery Miles 7 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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