Omnibuses And Cabs
Step into the bustling streets of 19th-century London with "Omnibuses and Cabs: Their Origin and History" by Henry Charles Moore a captivating journey through the evolution of urban transport. Rediscovered after decades out of print, this timeless classic is now beautifully restored and republished by Alpha Editions, offering a rare glimpse into the past for today s and future generations. Uncover the fascinating stories behind the iconic omnibuses and cabs that transformed city life, narrated with Moore's keen eye for detail and historical insight. This edition is more than just a reprint; it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure, meticulously preserved for enthusiasts of classic literature and history buffs alike. Whether you're a casual reader or a dedicated collector, this book promises to engage and inspire, revealing the ingenuity and spirit of an era that shaped modern transportation. Don t miss the chance to own a piece of history immerse yourself in the pages of a book that s as much a journey through time as it is a celebration of human innovation.
Coaching, With Anecdotes Of The Road
Step back in time and experience the thrill of the open road with "Coaching, With Anecdotes of the Road" by Lord William Pitt Lennox. This captivating classic, out of print for decades, has been lovingly restored and republished by Alpha Editions, offering a rare glimpse into the golden age of coaching. More than just a reprint, this edition is a collector s item and a cultural treasure, meticulously preserved for today s and future generations. Journey through the picturesque landscapes and bustling towns of 19th-century England, as Lennox weaves together vivid anecdotes and rich historical insights. Discover the unique charm and camaraderie of the road, where every turn brings a new adventure and every character leaves a lasting impression. This timeless narrative captures the essence of travel and exploration, appealing to both casual readers and devoted collectors of classic literature. Immerse yourself in a world where the journey is as enchanting as the destination. "Coaching, With Anecdotes of the Road" is not just a book; it's an invitation to relive a bygone era, a testament to the enduring allure of the open road. Don t miss your chance to own this beautifully restored masterpiece.
The 2025 Commercial Nautical Almanac for Mariners and Navigators
The 2025 Commercial Nautical Almanac for Mariners and Navigators
WWII Military Aircraft 2026 7 X 7 Mini Wall Calendar
WINGS OF WAR - Artist Phil Wallick depicts airborne photographs of World War II with authentic paintings of aerial fighters and bombers.
The Sky Is the Limit 2026 12 X 12 Wall Calendar
A dazzling array of sleek and powerful jets from the U.S. Air Force and NATO will grace your wall for the entire year.
Blockchain and Supply Chain Management
Blockchain and Supply Chain Management, Second Edition combines discussions of blockchain and supply chains, linking technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, satellite imagery, and machine vision. The book examines blockchain's basic concepts, relevant theories, and its roles in meeting key supply chain objectives. The book addresses problems related to inefficiency, opacity, and fraud, helping the digitization process, simplifying the value creation process, and facilitating collaboration. The book is balanced between blockchain and supply chain application and theory, covering the latest technological, organizational and regulatory developments in blockchain from a supply chain perspective. The book discusses the opportunities, barriers, and enablers of blockchain in supply chain policy, along with legal and ethical implications. The second edition has been thoroughly updated with a new chapter on the luxury good industry supply chains, as well as updated data and statistics; new examples, case studies, and In-Focus boxes; and added regularly updates throughout the book. As supply chain management faces massive disruption with the dynamic changes in global trade, the impact of Covid-19, and technological innovation, scholars, students, and researchers, as well as practitioners such as analysts, consultants, executives, engineers, and managers, will find this a valuable resource for addressing problems related to inefficiency, opacity, and fraud, helping the digitization process, simplifying the value creation process, and facilitating collaboration.
Inventory of Hazardous Materials
This book provides a comprehensive guide to the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM), a critical document for ensuring the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships. At the heart of this book is the matter of compliance with the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, which mandates the development and maintenance of an IHM throughout a vessel's lifecycle.The chapters cover topics such as the development, review, and verification of the initial Inventory for new construction vessels, as well as the maintenance and verification processes for vessels in service. Readers will find contributions by renowned experts in marine quality welding, non-destructive testing, radiographic inspection, ultrasonic inspection, and phased array inspection. The authors provide an expert analysis of these techniques through practical case studies and theoretical perspectives.This book is an essential resource for offshore installation managers, senior safety management professionals, academics, and students in industrial design and engineering. It offers invaluable insights into regulatory compliance and best practices in ship recycling. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a student entering the field, this guide will equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of hazardous materials management in maritime contexts.
Glider Flying Handbook (2024)
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. has been the industry's trusted source for official FAA publications for over 80 years. Look for the ASA wings to ensure you're purchasing the latest authentic FAA release. This handbook FAA-H-8083-13A is current in 2024. eBundle edition includes print book and eBook download code. The FAA's primary technical manual for the required aeronautical knowledge necessary to operate a glider, this book is essential reading for applicants preparing for the exams for private, commercial, or flight instructor pilot certificates with a glider rating, as well as for currently certificated glider pilots who wish to improve their knowledge. Flight instructors will find this handbook a valuable training aid, since it includes detailed coverage of aeronautical decision making, components and systems, aerodynamics, flight instruments, performance limitations, ground operations, flight maneuvers, traffic patterns, emergencies, soaring weather, soaring techniques, and cross-country flight. In addition, readers will find information on towing, human factors, and the Soaring Safety Foundation (SSF) Safety Advisory 00-1, ?"Glider Critical Assembly Procedures" in the Appendix, which covers ensuring aircraft airworthiness. Illustrated throughout with detailed, full-color drawings and photographs; includes comprehensive glossary and index.
Supersonic
This stylishly illustrated book looks back at the future of air travel and is as sleek and elegant as the Concorde aircraft it celebrates - now in an enlarged edition. When the first commercial Concorde flights zoomed off the runways in Paris and London in the late 1960s, crossing the Atlantic in just under three hours, they established a new standard for luxury flight. Powered by 38,000 pounds of thrust and easily recognizable with its delta wing and drooping nose, the Concorde jet embodied the pinnacle of aviation technology and industrial design. It quickly became the preferred mode of transatlantic flight for superstars and business moguls alike. Opening with a lively history of the jet and how it changed travel, the book focuses on the look and feel of the Concorde. Photos of the jet's evolving interiors show how the original, starkly designed cabin gave way to luxury seats and interiors designed by the likes of Raymond Loewy, Sir Terence Conran and Andrée Putman. Filled with fascinating historical and technical background, and drawn from the author's personal collection of more than one thousand Concorde-related objects, this elegant book offers rarely seen historical photography and firsthand contributions from the people who helped create the Concorde experience from take-off to landing and beyond.
Human Factors in Aviation
Tenth Anniversary Edition. Human error is an unavoidable reality in aviation, yet it remains one of the most significant factors influencing flight safety. Human Factors in Aviation: Human Error offers a comprehensive and research-backed exploration of why errors occur, how they manifest in aviation operations, and what can be done to mitigate them. This book integrates cognitive psychology, safety science, and operational best practices to examine human limitations and their impact on aviation performance.Designed for aviation professionals, safety managers, accident investigators, and human factors researchers, this book bridges the gap between theory and real-world application. It provides an in-depth discussion of cognitive workload, decision-making errors, attentional failures, and organizational influences on safety. Readers will find case studies of major aviation incidents, analysis of human error taxonomies, and practical strategies for improving performance through Crew Resource Management (CRM), training interventions, and systemic safety enhancements.Whether you are a pilot, air traffic controller, aircraft maintenance technician, or safety professional, Human Factors in Aviation: Human Error will deepen your understanding of the human element in aviation and equip you with the knowledge to prevent mistakes before they escalate into incidents.Key Topics CoveredTheories of human error, including James Reason's Swiss Cheese Model and Rasmussen's SRK frameworkCognitive factors influencing pilot and crew decision-makingHuman performance limitations and their role in aviation accidentsThe impact of fatigue, stress, and hazardous attitudes on flight safetyPractical strategies for reducing errors through training, SOPs, and human-centered designCase studies of aviation incidents where human error played a critical roleThis revised edition incorporates the latest research and case studies, making it an essential resource for those dedicated to advancing aviation safety and human performance.Who Should Read This Book?Pilots and flight crewsAir traffic controllersAircraft maintenance techniciansAviation safety inspectors and investigatorsHuman factors researchers and educatorsStudents in aviation science and human factors programsEquip yourself with the insights needed to enhance safety, reduce risk, and optimize human performance in aviation.
Fundamentals of Global Air Transport Geography
Fundamentals of Global Air Transport Geography details the geography of the global commercial air transport industry. The book aims to provide an understanding of these key areas at an introductory level, in order to be accessible to students and non-technical airport/airline management.
17 Days and 17 Miles Apart
A missing two-cent cotter pin, smaller than a paperclip, can bring down a four-engine airliner and kill hundreds of people. In 1961, only 17 days and 17 miles apart, Trans World Airlines Flight 529 and Northwest Airlines Flight 706 suffered fatal disasters in Illinois. The Lockheed Constellation operated by TWA crashed because of a missing cotter pin, and the Northwest Airlines Lockheed Electra crashed because someone forgot to install a few inches of safety wire. Government officials charged with investigating these crashes reveal why the airlines and their employees took no responsibility for such fatal ineptness. This book tells the story of the ill-fated airliners, how the airlines avoided responsibility, and how the passengers are remembered by next-of-kin after more than 50 years. Readers may discover similarities between the 1961 disasters and the 2019 crashes of two Boeing 737 MAX jetliners that killed 346 people.
Cathodic Protection of Offshore Structures
Cathodic protection, when used in conjunction with protective coatings, is a common method used to protect immersed parts of steel surfaces from corrosion. This text offers detailed recommendations on cathodic protection for offshore structures. Traditional seagoing vessels dock at regular intervals, but offshore structures such as Floating Production Storage and Offloading structures (FPSOs) are stationary and are in continuous operation for prolonged periods of time. Therefore, the design of the corrosion protection for a 15-year or longer service life of a floating offshore structure requires special consideration. Some Floating Production Installations (FPIs) have hull designs similar to oil tankers, especially those converted from oil tankers. Others are designed and built as floating production platforms. Cathodic protection systems are to consider the structure to be protected as a whole as well as individual components which are attached to the structure. The information presented in the text is intended solely to assist the reader in the methodologies and/or techniques discussed. This text does not and cannot replace the analysis and/or advice of a qualified professional. It is the responsibility of the reader to perform their own assessment and obtain professional advice. Information contained in this text is considered to be pertinent at the time of publication but may be invalidated as a result of subsequent legislation, regulations, standards, methods, and/or more updated information and the reader assumes full responsibility for compliance.
High-Speed Monohull and Hydrofoil Craft
High Speed Monohull and Hydrofoil Craft: Performance, Technology, and Applications provides comprehensive coverage of the basic hydrodynamics of high-speed monohulls and hydrofoil craft useful to students and engineers alike. The first half of the book introduces different hull shapes for semi-planing and planing craft with examples from their development through the last century. Succeeding chapters then describe the hydrodynamic theory behind their performance in calm water and a seaway. They also document the extensive series of model test programs naval architects use to create prediction models for resistance and powering. Electronic versions of a number of these are included for readers' use. A final chapter on monohulls looks at hull geometric form that has been developed to provide the best possible combination of resistance in waves and motion response through a combination of a deep and sharp forefoot and a hard chine cross-section towards the stern for patrol vessels and offshore logistics craft. The book's second half introduces the various geometries and planform configurations of hydrofoils under a fast craft hull. It reviews the development of these craft for inland waterways, such as major river systems, and the rougher environment of seaways, such as the Mediterranean and Atlantic oceans. It is followed by hydrofoil theory in an ideal fluid close to a free surface. Then the theory for a real fluid includes the vorticity and effect of planform, dihedral, and surface interaction. Hydrofoil craft design and analysis are covered next. Finally, there is a chapter on special configurations, such as craft having foils just at the bow and hydrofoil craft based on catamaran hulls.
Cathodic Protection of Marine Vessels
Protective coatings are the most efficient way to protect ship steel structures from corrosion. However, cathodic protection, often in conjunction with protective coatings, is also used to protect immersed parts of bare steel surfaces (including coating damaged areas) from corrosion. This includes the external hull surface and the internal surfaces of tanks, such as ballast tanks. Cathodic protection (CP) can be Impressed Current Cathodic Protection, Galvanic Anode Cathodic Protection, or a combination of both. Cathodic protection controls corrosion by supplying direct current to the immersed surface of the structure, thus making the structure a cathode of a cell. The external hull of a ship is exposed to different waters with differing chemistries, which have a profound influence on the cathodic protection. This short text on Cathodic Protection of Marine Vessels was developed to provide guidelines for ship cathodic protection design, installation, and maintenance given it is a common practice for a ship to have cathodic protection systems installed during its new construction.
Teaching and Assessment in Global Aviation English
Combining the expertise of renowned academics and aviation experts, this edited collection draws together the latest research into language in the aviation industry, with a focus on teaching and assessment. Exploring the different practices and challenges within the current teaching and assessment of aviation English, the volume provides highly valuable research-based recommendations for building successful curricula that advance training and learning. It investigates the challenges and future direction of the International Civil Aviation Organization Language Proficiency Requirements; the training of aviation language teachers; the benefits of a programmatic approach; phraseology training and computer assisted language learning; the use of radiotelephony role play; the use of corpus linguistics; and the assessment of pilots' listening comprehension. Advocating for best practice, this book is a significant contribution to continued development and improvement within the teaching and assessment of aviation English worldwide.
Unions Flying High
Complex and closely watched, the U.S. airline industry has long been a stronghold of union labor. Airline unions function as democracies that organize strikes, raise concern about important safety issues, and back mergers that would not move forward without their support. They use their power to improve workers' lives and to enhance safety, which can be threatened by corporate over-commitment to ensuring profits. This book draws from the experience of Miami Herald's former airlines reporter, Ted Reed, who offers an insider's view of the unions' victories, losses, and larger-than-life leaders. From the beginning of his career in the late 1980s, it was evident that covering the airline industry also meant covering the labor unions that represented nearly every group of employees. His 30 years of experience have spanned multiple major strikes and other union events, and the stories he shares are critical to understanding the role of labor organization in the airline industry.
Heathrow Airport
During the post-war years, Heathrow Airport became the country's leading aviation hub. This book examines how this was achieved, from the airport's opening on 1 January 1946 until the transfer of long-haul services to the Central Area in the late 1950s. This period included the operations of BOAC up to the introduction of the Comet 4, the world's first commercial jet liner, as well as many foreign airlines that have since ceased to exist. Charles Woodley explores Heathrow's fascinating story through rare and previously unpublished illustrations and informative text, providing a nostalgic look back at a golden era of aviation history.
The Doomsday Flight
In 1971, a time before metal detectors and body scans, a single man boards an Air Canada DC-8 flight with a sawed-off shotgun, 54 sticks of dynamite, a parachute and a desperate plan for a $1.5 million ransom. But it's the two twisted wires in an ordinary Woolco shopping bag that will hold an entire plane hostage.Trapped at 37,000 feet, flight attendant Mary Dohey becomes an unwilling participant in a deadly game, forced to hold live detonator wires for hours. One wrong move, one trembling hand, and the aircraft could explode. Around her, passengers wrestle with their own mortality while the hijacker, Paul Cini, plays a high-stakes game of psychological warfare with authorities on the ground.But in this meticulously researched true-crime thriller, nothing is quite what it seems. As the FBI, Air Canada and the flight's crew race against time to prevent disaster, the truth behind Cini's elaborate deception slowly unravels-revealing an even more chilling reality about how vulnerable we all are to the power of suggestion."The Doomsday Flight" masterfully weaves together the intense drama of a hijacking, the psychological complexity of human nature, and the fascinating history of an era when the skies were a lawless frontier. Drawing from extensive interviews, photographs, newspaper archives, and witness accounts, which are all included in the book, this heart-pounding narrative puts readers in the cabin alongside passengers and crew as they face what they believe to be their final hours.Taking place just days before the copycat infamous D.B. Cooper hijacking, this is perfect for fans of "Captain Phillips", "The Taking of Pelham 123" and "Air Force One". This unforgettable story exposes how the most dangerous weapons aren't always the ones we can see.
The Doomsday Flight
In 1971, a time before metal detectors and body scans, a single man boards an Air Canada DC-8 flight with a sawed-off shotgun, 54 sticks of dynamite, a parachute and a desperate plan for a $1.5 million ransom. But it's the two twisted wires in an ordinary Woolco shopping bag that will hold an entire plane hostage.Trapped at 37,000 feet, flight attendant Mary Dohey becomes an unwilling participant in a deadly game, forced to hold live detonator wires for hours. One wrong move, one trembling hand, and the aircraft could explode. Around her, passengers wrestle with their own mortality while the hijacker, Paul Cini, plays a high-stakes game of psychological warfare with authorities on the ground.But in this meticulously researched true-crime thriller, nothing is quite what it seems. As the FBI, Air Canada and the flight's crew race against time to prevent disaster, the truth behind Cini's elaborate deception slowly unravels-revealing an even more chilling reality about how vulnerable we all are to the power of suggestion."The Doomsday Flight" masterfully weaves together the intense drama of a hijacking, the psychological complexity of human nature, and the fascinating history of an era when the skies were a lawless frontier. Drawing from extensive interviews, photographs, newspaper archives, and witness accounts, which are all included in the book, this heart-pounding narrative puts readers in the cabin alongside passengers and crew as they face what they believe to be their final hours.Taking place just days before the copycat infamous D.B. Cooper hijacking, this is perfect for fans of "Captain Phillips", "The Taking of Pelham 123" and "Air Force One". This unforgettable story exposes how the most dangerous weapons aren't always the ones we can see.
Indian Port and Shipping Industry
About the BookThis book is a memoir of his professional journey in the port and shipping industry in India, with international links to global trade and commerce. It tells the story of a start-up entrepreneur with dreams and visions to position Indian Ports and Shipping at the competitive top of the global port and shipping industry. The balancing of spiritual and material elements in the techno-commercial shipping industry building has been blended into the writing.About the AuthorProbir Mitra was born into the illustrious family of Sir Ramesh Chandra Mitra, the first Indian Chief Justice of British India, on January 3, 1939. After graduating from St. Xavier's College, he had 5 years of post-graduate shipping education and work experience in London, UK, and Bremen, West Germany. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Ship=Brokers in London. After serving Ratnakar Shipping Company of K K Birla Group and then Sinclair Freight and Chartering for 6 years, he founded Himalaya Shipping Company in 1971. He left Himalaya Shipping in 1981 to start Capstan Shipping and Estate Company and pursued many innovative projects for port and shipping. He was also a state- and national-level table tennis player, winning the Bengal State Championship in 1959. Over the course of six decades, he played a major role in the development and growth of table tennis, particularly in sports at the state and national levels in India. He served as a trustee on the Kolkata Port Trust Board between 2004 and 2009.
Temperature Behavior of Bridges
Bridges are subject to daily and seasonal temperature fluctuations. The temperature variations can affect bridge materials and structural integrity, often interacting with other loads and masking their effects. Understanding temperature behaviors is crucial for accurate load assessment and bridge performance evaluation.This book comprehensively studies temperature behaviors of bridges, covering beam, arch, cable-stayed, and suspension bridges using analytical, numerical, and field monitoring approaches. For each type of bridge, it not only reports field monitoring results but also presents an integrated heat-transfer and structural analysis framework, significantly enhancing the efficiency of simulating bridge temperature behaviors. Moreover, this book derives simple and general analytical formulas for temperature-induced deformations of bridges that can be easily adopted by engineers. This standout feature has not been previously studied and reported within academic and engineering societies.A unique feature of this book is the presentation of 25-year field monitoring data of the Tsing Ma Suspension Bridge, the most extensive field data available, showing the long-term behavior of the bridge. This invaluable data demonstrates the effects of global warming on infrastructure and necessitates the review of current design codes in the context of climate change. Other typical bridges, including the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Footbridge, are also used as examples to enhance understanding.Temperature Behavior of Bridges is an essential resource for postgraduate students, researchers, and engineers seeking to master the temperature behaviors affecting modern bridge infrastructure.
Aircraft of the Royal Navy Since 1908
This is a comprehensive study of every aircraft type ordered for the Royal Navy since 1908. It includes fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, rigid and non-rigid airships, unmanned aircraft and pilotless target aircraft together with many designs that were ordered but not built so that the importance placed on them by the Naval Staff or their potential technological impact on carrier design and operations can be explained. Every type - even unsuccessful single prototypes - is described; the majority are illustrated by photographs, many of which come from the author's own collection, and the fifty most significant aircraft have detailed drawings. The Australian and Canadian Fleet Air Arms operated RN aircraft types for many years after their formation and these are included together with other types they have operated subsequently to give a more complete overview. The book describes over 400 different types of aircraft built by over 100 different manufacturers to offer the most detailed coverage of RN aircraft ever produced. Research for the book took over forty years and reference material included Admiralty Archives and an array of material in the public domain including manufacturers' data, individual aircraft pilot's notes and a wealth of published sources. David Hobbs is uniquely well-placed to write this book having served in the RN for thirty-three years and retired with the rank of commander. He flew both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft and his log book contains 2300 flying hours with 807 day and night deck landings. He served in seven British aircraft carriers and spent four years within RN Director General (Aircraft) Department where he was closely involved with Sea Harrier carrier trials and introduced new visual landing aids for night recoveries and liaised with the USN on carrier operating techniques.
Emergency Manoeuvre Training
A common sense treatment of many questions left unanswered during flight training, in one easy-to-read book! Learn emergency strategies that have been taught to military and civilian pilots around the world, by the instructor who developed the EMT(R) Program - the leading edge in emergency manoeuvre training technology since 1987!
Cross-Border Commerce
"Cross-Border Commerce: How South Africans Can Profit" provides a detailed roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs eager to navigate African markets. With first-hand experiences and practical insights, Ayanda Sikhosana shares strategies, challenges, and opportunities in trading across African borders, offering actionable steps for anyone ready to explore this thriving landscape.
The Unseen Aquitania
'An evocative and exciting collection of rare and unusual images of the vessel known as "the ship beautiful".' - Shipping Today and YesterdayRMS Aquitania was in service for decades, and was very much beloved. The third in Cunard Line's 'grand trio' of express liners, running mate of the lost Lusitania and the legendary Mauretania (1907), Aquitania was the last surviving four-funnelled ocean liner.Aquitania was pressed into service during both world wars and was one of the longest serving passenger liners of the twentieth century. She was also one of the most elegant, nicknamed the 'ship beautiful'. Maritime authors J. Kent Layton and Tad Fitch have collaborated to put together the most evocative and exciting collection of rare and unusual imagery relating to this historic vessel ever shown.
Transportation Big Data
Transportation Big Data: Theory and Methods is centered on the big data theory and methods. Big data is now a key topic in transportation, simply because the volume of data has increased exponentially due to the growth in the amount of traffic (all modes) and detectors. This book provides a structured analysis of the commonly used methods for handling transportation big data; it is supported by a wealth of transportation engineering examples, together with codes. It offers a concise, yet comprehensive, description of the key techniques and important tools in transportation big data analysis.
From Wheels to Wings
Discover the untold story of how the automotive industry shaped the skies.In From Wheels to Wings: The Automotive Influence on Aviation, explore the remarkable crossover between two of humanity's greatest engineering achievements. From the early 20th century, when car manufacturers like BMW and Rolls-Royce revolutionized aircraft engines, to today's cutting-edge electric and hybrid propulsion systems, this book unveils the innovative technologies, collaborations, and shared expertise that have propelled aviation forward.Delve into fascinating case studies, such as how lightweight materials pioneered in Formula 1 racing transformed aircraft design, or how autonomous driving technology is inspiring the next generation of pilotless aircraft. Learn about the rise of Urban Air Mobility, where electric cars and eVTOL aircraft converge to create a seamless transportation future.With a narrative blending historical milestones and a glimpse into the future, From Wheels to Wings offers a compelling look at the ingenuity and partnership between these industries that continue to redefine what's possible.Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, automotive fans, and anyone captivated by technological innovation, this book takes you on a journey from the ground to the skies-showing how one industry's wheels laid the foundation for another's wings.
