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About the Book

Early in Joe Harris's railroad career, one of his supervisors told him, "You have to blow your own horn; nobody's going to blow it for you." Harris tried to live by these words. And in this memoir, he also describes blowing a horn of another sort--that of a railroad engineer. Hell of a Way to Run a Railroad recaps Harris's thirty-six-year stint working on the railroad--from his debut as an electrician's helper in 1969 with the Burlington Northern Railroad to becoming an engineer in 1974. In his thirty years working as a locomotive engineer, Harris hit twenty vehicles and killed three people with the train. With a focus toward safety, Harris discusses becoming a volunteer presenter with Operation Lifesaver, a program designed to help save people's lives around railroad tracks. Including a comprehensive glossary of railroad terminology, Hell of a Way to Run a Railroad presents a fascinating look into the many and varied facets of working on the railroad with both passenger trains and freight trains--from the interesting locals to the quirky co-workers.

This is the 21st century update of yacht designer George Buehler's popular The Troller Yacht Book, the guide to fuel efficient and safe offshore cruising powerboats. Loaded with detailed information about cruising design theory, building, and outfitting, it is even more essential reading than the original edition for anyone thinking about ocean cruising in a powerboat. Buehler's attractive, affordable, rugged, and ultra-economical powerboat designs are popular, and are cruising all the world's oceans.

"Dr. Phil," Canada's best-known automotive expert, steers buyers through the new and used car market for one last spin. After 45 years and almost two million copies sold, this is Phil's last annual Lemon-Aid -- and it's as tough as ever. Edmonston is a former Member of Parliament, and a board member of Quebec's Bar Association and Consumers Union. He has won many battles for consumers on picket lines and before the Supreme Court. The 2016 Lemon-Aid has everything: an encyclopedic lineup of the best and worst cars, trucks, and SUVs sold since 1970; a list of the best and worst automaker presidents Phil has worked with, or been sued by; a collection of the worst auto buys of all time; jurisprudence to get your money back; and new car buying tips that save you tons of mone by using lower fuel prices to get cheaper buys; an essential guide for first-time buyers; and a fun gift to smart-aleck gear-heads who don't know half as much as they think.

An expert examination of the evolution of military aviation and its profound impact on warfare—from the employment of balloons during the French Revolutionary wars to the use of aircraft in World War I. Military Aircraft, Origins to 1918: An Illustrated History of Their Impact is a detailed, authoritative exploration of the role and development of military aviation, from its beginnings to the conclusion of World War I. Military history scholar Justin Murphy carefully illustrates the impact of aircraft on military warfare, examines the different types of aircraft, and includes a wealth of photographs and descriptions. Organized thematically, the work covers everything from the origins of military aviation and the impact of aircraft on World War I to the role of reconnaissance missions, auxiliary aircraft, fighters, and bombers. Each chapter highlights key individuals, advancements in aviation technology, industrial organization and aircraft production, and the influence of aircraft on military tactics and strategy. Murphy also demonstrates how aircraft contributed to the development of total war and blurred the lines that had traditionally separated combatants and noncombatants.

Since 2003 the International Association for the History of Traffic, Transport and Mobility (T2M) has served as a trade-free zone, fostering a new interdisciplinary vitality in the now-flourishing study of the History of Mobility. In its Yearbook, Mobility in History, T2M surveys these developments in the form of a comprehensive state-of-the-art review of research in the field, presenting synopses of recent research, international reviews of research across many countries, thematic reviews, and retrospective assessments of classic works in the area. Mobility in History provides an essential and comprehensive overview of the current situation of Mobility studies. This volume has a special section on Bicycling, thematic articles on the electric car, tourism, and waiting as a part of mobility, and review articles organized geographically across 5 continents.

Donny Petersen offers workable solutions for whatever ails your 1999-topresent Harley-Davidson. Graphics, pictures, and charts guide the reader on a sure-footed journey to a thorough understanding of the H-D Twin Cam.

Petersen's insight makes technical issues understandable-even for the motorcycle novice. In easy-to-understand language, he examines what's right, what's wrong, and what's "just okay" about the Twin Cam power train.

"Volume I: The Twin Cam" is the updated first volume of Petersen's long-awaited "Donny's Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley-Davidson, 1936 to Present" series. This twelve-volume series by the dean of motorcycle technology examines the theory, design, and practical aspects of all things Harley-Davidson.

Having ridden hundreds of H-D Flatheads, Knuckleheads, Pans, Shovels, Evos, and Twin Cams across four continents-and doing all of his own roadside repairs-he has acquired a wealth of firsthand practical knowledge that he now shares. He dispenses streetwise tips and walks readers through detailed service procedures-including everything from porting and polishing cylinder heads to performing simple maintenance, like oil changes.

The original Haynes Repair Manual - Based on a complete stripdown and rebuild of a vehicle Hatchback, Saloon and Estate (Sports Tourer) Petrol: 1.8 litre (1796cc) Turbo-diesel: 1.6 litre (1598cc) & 2.0 litre (1956cc) Does NOT cover VXR / OPC performance models or all-wheel drive models Does NOT cover 1.4, 1.6, 2.0 or 2.8 litre petrol engines or 2.0 litre twin-turbo ('BiTurbo') diesel engines Does NOT cover new Insignia range introduced June 2017