Transportation

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Introduction

Air Water, and Nova Scotia

From: Fastest in the World

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A brief overview of the evolution of high speed transportation throughout the 20th century and an introduction to Nova Scotia’s role in the development of two record breaking watercraft: … 1 $0.10 Add
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Laying the Groundwork for Conflict, 1891–92

From: Thirty Years' War

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Account of the end of the franchise of the Toronto Street Railway Company and the need to replace it. 16 $1.60 Add
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Making Tracks

The Myth of CPR

From: National Dreams

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The myth of the CPR as creator of the country is, in fact, as old as the railway itself, which is not surprising given that it was the railway itself which created the myth. The mundane act of … 39 $1.17 Add
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Off the rails

A brief history of automotive domination

From: Do Androids Dream of Electric Cars?

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opens with a critique of Elon Musk’s damning opinion of public transit, before diving into a short history of how the automobile became the dominant transport option in North America. He … 17 $1.70 Add
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Planning – Before the Flight

From: This Is Your Captain Speaking

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Chapter 1 explores the planning that takes place before a flight. The chapter includes descriptions of author Doug Morris’ life and path towards aviation, the motivations behind becoming a … 33 $3.30 Add
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Religion & Revolution

From: Samuel Cunard

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Examines Samuel Cunard’s family roots in religion and revolution, overview of his early life in Halifax 10 $1.00 Add
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The Auto Revolution Begins:

Invention and Industry

From: Car Nation

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1900-1920. Looks at the beginning of the auto revolution, examines different makes and models, looks at the auto revolution’s impact on work, wages, and workers 17 $1.70 Add
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The Liberators

From: The Lac-Mégantic Rail Disaster

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Introduces the concept of neoliberalism and its prioritization of deregulation and privatization. Analyzes the process of privatization and deregulation in the Canadian rail industry. Introduces … 10 $1.00 Add
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Triumph of Technology

From: Titanic Remembered

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Explains the triumph that was the Titanic and the reasons for them calling it the unsinkable ship, and the luxury involved in the travel, the onboarding of the passengers in European ports, Looks … 3 $0.30 Add
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At Sea

From: Titanic Remembered

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Looks at the Journey of the Titanic on the Sea, looks at specific experiences by passengers, the dangerous of icebergs, analyzes the disaster of the sinking, the responses from the white star … 11 $1.10 Add
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Before Start Checklist

From: This Is Your Captain Speaking

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Chapter 2 focuses on defining the roles and responsibilities of the Captain or PIC (Pilot in Command), the First Officer (F/O) or Co-Pilot, Cruise Pilot or Relief Pilot, Augment Pilot, Cadet … 33 $3.30 Add
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Bell and Baldwin

From: Fastest in the World

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1870-1909. Examines the partnership of Alexander Graham Bell and Casey Baldwin and what led to the creadtion of the HD-4, a record-breaking hydrofoil. 9 $0.90 Add
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Canada’s New Carscape:

Town and Country Remade

From: Car Nation

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1912-1930. Analyzes the spread of the car in popularity and the freedom it represented to Canadians as you could now travel across the country, the changes to cities because of the car, road … 17 $1.70 Add
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Cunard & Company

From: Samuel Cunard

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1804-1812. Looks at Samuel Cunard as an entrepreneur. Also examines the war of 1812 and the city of Halifax during this time 10 $1.00 Add
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Fisher’s Reforms

From: Churchill and Fisher

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Historian Barry Bough analyzes Jack Fisher’s reforms in the admiralty from 1904-1911 especially related to technilogical advancements, efficiency for vessels, administrative changes, and … 58 $5.80 Add
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Railway Makeover

From: The Lac-Mégantic Rail Disaster

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Discusses the privatization of CN Rail, and the impact of NAFTA on rail regulations. Identifies why privatized rail firms cut staffing levels, how the federal government allowed private rail … 13 $1.30 Add