Jet: The Engine that Changed the World by GRAHAM HOYLAND
$59.99 AUD
Category: Transport
The invention of the jet engine had a profound social effect on the world. Commercial jet aircract revolutionised travel, opening up every corner of the planet. Millions were able to travel anywhere in the world. Few know the jet engine was invented by an Englishman in 1929, with the first jet airliner ...Show more
Quirky History: Maritime Moments Most History Books Forgot by JOHN QUIRK
$44.99 AUD
Category: Transport
John Quirk loves history, drawing and boats and these three elements come together in this attractive and entertaining book. He has sought out obscure episodes or familiar events from the past and written engagingly about them, illustrated with his excellent colour cartoons. Where possible he relates th ...Show more
Early Ships and Seafaring - European Water Transport by Seán McGrail
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Category: Transport
Early Ships and Seafaring: Water Transport Within Europe builds on Professor Seán McGrail's 2006 volume Ancient Boats and Ships by delving deeper into the construction and use of boats and ships between the stone age and AD1500 in order to provide up to date information. Regions covered will include the ...Show more
IconiCars Mercedes-Benz 300 SL by JURGEN LEWANDOWSKI
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Category: Transport | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
In 1954, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was unveiled at the International Motor Sports Show in New York - the start of an unparalleled success story. Victories in the 24-hour race at Le Mans and the Carrera Panamericana made it world-famous. It also possessed groundbreaking technology, including the first ser ...Show more
IconiCars Volkswagen Beetle by ELMAR BRUMMER
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Category: Transport | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
A classic, an icon, and much more than just a car. For many owners, the VW Beetle was practically a member of the family. For 65 years, the favourite car with its friendly exterior was a major part of the history of mobility. This fascinating book is a wonderful journey through time: emotional, nostalgi ...Show more
Shipwrecks in 100 Objects - Stories of Survival, Tragedy, Innovation and Courage by Simon Wills
$75.00 AUD
Category: Transport
The history of shipwrecks involves many shocking episodes: from men who saw shipmates eaten by sharks, to castaways who ate each other. Learn about the cowardly captain who deserted his passengers on a sinking ship, the obstinate ship-designer who took 480 men to their deaths, and the first mate who wre ...Show more
Concorde: The Thrilling Account of History’s Most Extraordinary Airliner by Mike Bannister
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Category: Transport
The definitive account of the rise and fall of the the iconic Concorde plane from British Airways' former Chief Concorde Pilot.October 24th 2023 will mark 20 years since Concorde disappeared from our skies. Yet still Mike Bannister, the last Concorde Chief Pilot, faces the same questions-- Why is she no ...Show more
Sub Culture - The Many Lives of the Submarine by John Medhurst
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Category: Transport
A deep dive into the significance of submarines, across everything from warfare and politics to literature and film. Sub Culture explores the crucial role of the submarine in modern history, its contribution to scientific progress and maritime exploration, and how it has been portrayed in art, literatur ...Show more
Electric Cars For Dummies by Brian Culp
$41.95 AUD
Category: Transport
Drive into the 21st century in an electric car With falling cost of ownership, expanded incentives for purchasing, and more model and body type options than ever, it may finally be time to retire the old gas-guzzler and dive into the world of electric car ownership. Electric Cars For Dummies is your gui ...Show more
The Times End of the Line by Julian Holland; Times Books
$69.99 AUD
Category: Transport
Covering the period from 1948 to 1996, The Times End of the Line chronologically traces the history of more than 400 long forgotten railway lines, region by region, from their opening to closure and a few cases to reopening.For such a small country, Britain once possessed one of the most extensive rail ...Show more
Illustrated History of Tractors & Farm Machinery by Carroll John
$39.95 AUD
Category: Transport
The history of the tractor is one of rapid development, from the turn of the 20th century when it was a substitute for the horse, to today's sophisticated machines which boast a range of technologically advanced equipment. This fact-packed encyclopedia charts this exceptional history, the machines and t ...Show more
Porsche 75th Anniversary: Expect the Unexpected by Randy Leffingwell
$79.99 AUD
Category: Transport
Porsche 75th Anniversary: Expect the Unexpected covers the key moments, moves, and cars that make Porsche among the world's greatest and most storied auto manufacturers.