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Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest
Part of a series of manuals for car or motorcycle owners, the
Haynes Automotive Repair manuals provide information on routine
maintenance and repair, with all tasks described & photographed
in a step-by-step sequence.
'Speckled with anecdotes, insights and surprises. It is great fun -
and utterly timely' Sunday Times 'Standage writes with a masterly
clarity' New York Times 'The product of deep research, great
intelligence and burnished prose . . . It is rare that I encounter
a non-fiction author whose prose is so elegant that it is worth
reading for itself. Standage is a writer of this class' Wall Street
Journal Beginning around 3,500 BC with the wheel, and moving
through the eras of horsepower, trains and bicycles, Tom Standage
puts the rise of the car - and the future of urban transport - into
a broader historical context. Our society has been shaped by the
car in innumerable ways, many of which are so familiar that we no
longer notice them. Why does red mean stop and green mean go? Why
do some countries drive on the left, and some on the right? How did
cars, introduced only a little over a century ago, change the way
the world was administered, laid out and policed, along with
experiences like eating and shopping? And what might travel in a
post-car world look like? As social transformations from
ride-sharing to the global pandemic force us to critically
re-examine our relationship with personal transportation, A Brief
History of Motion is an essential contribution to our understanding
of how the modern world came to be.
From their origins, railways produced an intense competition
between the two major continental systems in France and Germany.
Fitting a new technology into existing political institutions and
social habits, these two nations became inexorably involved in an
industrial and commercial rivalry that eventually escalated into
the armed conflict of 1914. Based on many years of research in
French and German archives, this study examines the adaptation of
railroads and steam engines from Britain to the Continent of Europe
after the Napoleonic age. A fascinating example of how the same
technology, borrowed at the same time from the same source, was
assimilated differently by these two continental powers, this book
offers a groundbreaking analysis of the crossroads of technology
and politics during the First Industrial Revolution.
Lancashire could be described as a county of marked contrasts: from
the back-to-back terraced houses which typify some of its towns to
the beautiful scenery of the southern Lake District. The county
which saw the birth of Britain's first passenger-carrying railway
between Liverpool and Manchester in September 1830 also saw the
death throes of steam locomotive working from the last three
standard gauge depots on British Railways in 1968. Using the best
available colour images, this album looks back at the last decade
of steam operation in Lancashire, a time which holds a special
place in the affections of steam enthusiasts throughout the
country.
Models covered Yamaha MT-125 2005 to 2016 Yamaha MT-125A 2005 to
2018 Yamaha YZF-R125 2004 to 2016 Yamaha YZF-R125A 2015 to 2018
Yamaha WR125R 2009 to 2015 Yamaha WR125X 2009 to 2015
Produced from 1959 until 2000, the classic Mini is loved by
millions of owners, previous owners and enthusiasts. The Mini's
creator, Alec Issigonis, was given a free hand to make a proper
small car and his innovative design not only redefined the family
car, but also started a revolution as a performance car. Classic
Mini Specials and Moke explores the diverse range of vehicles that
used the Mini shape, as well as the only variation actually
designed by Alec Issigonis, the Mini Moke. In addition to the
famous race and rally cars, coachbuilt conversions and highly
modified saloons and commercials, Keith Mainland looks at overseas
Mini and Moke production and the many factory-produced limited
edition Minis. There is also advice about buying and owning your
own special Mini.
This is a service and repair manual for the DIY mechanic.
With a Haynes manual, you can do it yourself...from simple
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complete teardown of the ATV. We learn the best ways to do a job
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From the ocean to the mountains, go off the beaten path and into
the heart of Western Canada with Moon Vancouver & Canadian
Rockies Road Trip. Flexible itineraries: Drive the entire two-week
road trip or follow strategic routes, like a week-long drive along
the coast of British Columbia, with suggestions for shorter
getaways to Victoria, Vancouver, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, and
the Okanagan Eat, sleep, stop and explore: With lists of the best
trails, views, and more, you can hike the Rocky Mountains, canoe in
Lake Louise, and snorkel with seals in the Pacific. Explore one of
Vancouver's many parks, soak up the surfer vibe in Tofino, or go
wine-tasting in the Okanagan Maps and driving tools: 49 easy-to-use
maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with
site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions for the
entire route, and full-color photos throughout Local expertise:
Seasoned road-tripper and Vancouver local Carolyn B. Heller shares
her passion for the mountains, shores, and rich history of
Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies Planning your trip: Know when
and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, and tips for driving in
different road and weather conditions With Moon Vancouver &
Canadian Rockies Road Trip's practical tips, flexible itineraries,
and local know-how, you're ready to fill up the tank and hit the
road. Looking to explore more of North America on wheels? Try The
Open Road.
SIXTEEN STEPS TO $IX FIGURE$: A GAME PLAN FOR SALES SUCCESS is a
humorous and insightful look at the extraordinary dynamics between
the car-buying consumer and the automotive salesperson; a
relationship that most often resembles a train wreck. SIXTEEN STEPS
TO $IX FIGURE$: A GAME PLAN FOR SALES SUCCESS provides a structure
for sales professionals to navigate the madness of the retail
automotive industry and produce consistent six-figure incomes.
American Small Sailing Craft (originally published 1951) is
considered the classic among small-boat builders and historians. In
it Chapelle has documented many fast-vanishing working boats,
making this the authoritative history of a passing maritime fleet.
The Railway Age meant a revolution. Railways, with speed, capacity
to move people and goods, and precision of operation far beyond any
existing means of transport on land, transformed industry, social
life, and whole areas of the countries they served; they changed
politics, diplomacy, military strategy and the map of the world.
First published to great acclaim in the 1960s and with new material
added, this book was welcomed as "a classic of railway literature"
("The Guardian" ). It not only sets out what railways were but
examines what they did. It will throw new light on the history of
recent centuries.
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