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The production of Athearn Trains models has been very well-documented in several books over the years, even since its quite early days. In this work, the progression of the company's advertising is likewise well-documented. Since 1947, there have literally been thousands of pages of advertising presented to magazine readers. The Illustrated History of Athearn Advertising brings out the many styles of ads, the most colorful, and likely some of the...
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Commercial air travel began just over a century ago. In that time there have been groundbreaking civilian aircraft, such as flying boats, the first pressurized cabin aircraft, jet and supersonic aircraft, as well as immense changes in the capacity of a typical airliner: in the 1920s aircraft struggled to carry 20 passengers, today some models can carry up to 800 people.The book includes many types, from cargo transports and freighters, through flying...
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A behind-the-scenes account of the challenges faced by race car drivers both on and off the track
How do you gain an edge over the most technologically advanced race cars and the most talented drivers in the world? Find out how a racing driver can achieve this goal by working on specific skills to optimize his overall driving performance.
While working as a Performance Engineer in Formula 1 and other top racing series, Ernesto Desiderio has...
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Do you want to know what it feels like to take off and land a Boeing 737 at a busy airport? Or how about flying an F-18 Hornet at more than a thousand miles an hour?Ride with young Chris Galloway in the jump seat of the 737 as the pilot and co-pilot run through their pre-flight checks before jamming the throttles forward and roaring down the runway. Then take a tour of the real Top Gun school and listen to a dogfight over the desert skies.This exciting,...
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The disappearance of the steam locomotive in the land of its birth touched the hearts of millions, but when the government announced the Modernisation Plan for Britain's railways in 1955, under which steam was to be phased out in favour of diesel and electric traction, few people took it seriously. Steam locomotives were an integral part of our daily lives and had been for almost one and a half centuries. Furthermore, they were still being built in...
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Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains, or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have enjoyed a rebirth in recent years as profitable freight carriers.
A fascinating account of the rise, decline, and rebirth of railroads in the United States, John F. Stover's...
11) Louie Gets Lost
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Louie is a little truck who lives in Vroom Town. Louie wants to prove he's a big truck and explore the forest alone. His mom, sisters, and friend tell him not to. What happens when Louie goes off on his own?
12) Cody Crashes
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Cody is a little car who lives in Vroom Town. More than anything, Cody wants to drive fast like a race car. His mom, dad, and friends think it's dangerous. What happens when Cody drives too fast?
14) Hannah Helps
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Hannah is a little sports car who lives in Vroom Town. Hannah likes to think only of herself and not help others. Her mom and brothers tell her to be nicer. What happens when Hannah is asked for help?
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Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "TMVG0109 - OPERACIONES AUXILIARES DE MANTENIMIENTO EN ELECTROMECÁNICA DE VEHÍCULOS". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo....
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"Crank It Up! Harnessing The Synergies of Team Belief" by Dwane Fritz Gerald is a book focused on team dynamics, leadership, and the power of collective belief in achieving goals. The book explores the concept of synergy, which refers to the idea that a group's combined efforts can produce a more significant outcome than the sum of their individual efforts. Dwane Fritz Gerald emphasizes the importance of building a solid team belief system, where...
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Twins Sabra and Sidra are celebrating their 50th birthday by taking their first ever cruise together. Accompanying them is the newest addition to their family, Aunt Eleanor, who is celebrating her recent marriage to the twins' uncle by joining them in a "husbandless honeymoon."Share their trials and tribulations as they get better acquainted from within the confines of a cramped cabin, from Aunt Ellie's giddy enthusiasm and hysterical laughter which...
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The contribution of landing craft and their crews to the 1944 Normandy campaign was enormous, and often overlooked. Most of the more than 132,000 Allied troops who landed on the beaches on D-Day came ashore from landing craft. The book examines why so many different types of landing craft were used in the operation; how they were built in both the UK and North America, over several years and with many competing war production requirements and operational...
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The Hayling Island Branch was one of Britain's most iconic sea side lines, connecting Havant with Hayling Island via Langston Harbour. Opening in 1865 for freight and 1867 to passenger traffic, it was after a few years of local control, managed and operated as part of the London Brighton & South Coast Railway, who were responsible for its upkeep until the railway grouping in 1923, when it became a part of the Southern Railway. The railway had a colorful...
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Featuring all of your favorite moments from Disney's Planes: Fire & Rescue, this retelling follows world-famous air racer Dusty Crophopper as he learns how to become a firefighter. After learning that he may never race again, Dusty joins forces with a courageous air attack team to battle massive wildfires in a national park, where he learns what it takes to become a true hero.
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