Transportation

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Bell and Baldwin

Bell and Baldwin

From: Fastest in the World

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. 10 $1.00 Add
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A Short History of Water

A Short History of Water

From: Dry Run

In this chapter you’ll learn a little of the fascinating history of water and civilization and how politics, economics and water have been part of the history of the US, especially of the … 11 $1.10 Add
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Abbreviations and Glossary

Abbreviations and Glossary

From: Fastest in the World

Abbreviations and Glossary 1 $0.10 Add
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After Start Checklist
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After Start Checklist

From: This Is Your Captain Speaking

Chapter 3 examines the matter of company procedures. The chapter explores topics including the captain’s duty, the airplanes mechanics, structures, and inner workings. 11 $1.10 Add
Autonomous Vehicles
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Autonomous Vehicles

Self-Driving Cars and the Law of Canada

Much of North American society has been built around automobiles — our cities are designed around them; our economy is propelled by them. Therefore, the impact and benefit of … ; 254 View
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Before Start Checklist
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Before Start Checklist

From: This Is Your Captain Speaking

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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Before Takeoff Checklist
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Before Takeoff Checklist

From: This Is Your Captain Speaking

Chapter 4 explores the questions Morris often finds himself being asked about landing. The chapter discusses topics including concerns of mechanical issues, the “what ifs”, … 11 $1.10 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

Air Water, and Nova Scotia

From: Fastest in the World

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: … 4 $0.40 Add
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Blackwater

Blackwater

From: Dry Run

However, wastewater is also another water source; after all if you live inland along a large river, your water supply started upriver as someone else’s wastewater. So, wastewater is just … 16 $1.60 Add
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Blue Water

Blue Water

From: Dry Run

With all the concern the past decade about reducing water consumption in both residential and non-residential uses, you’ll probably not find it surprising that the water field has begun to … 17 $1.70 Add
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The New <i>Bras d'Or</i>

The New Bras d’Or

From: Fastest in the World

1966-1968. Outlines the challenges that were faced during the construction of the new Bras d’Or (Also known as FHE-400). 12 $1.20 Add
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BRITANNIA & Boston

BRITANNIA & Boston

From: Samuel Cunard

1838-1840. Examines the professional relationship between Samuel Cunard and Robert Napier. Looks at building ships to combat the challenges of the North Atlantic 12 $1.20 Add
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Brown Water

Brown Water

From: Dry Run

One of my favorite green building technologies is rainwater harvesting: the capture, treatment and use of rainwater for uses inside the building, such as toilet flushing and cooling-tower makeup … 26 $2.60 Add
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Canada’s New Carscape:

Canada’s New Carscape:

Town and Country Remade

From: Car Nation

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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Canadian Motordom in Depression and War

Canadian Motordom in Depression and War

From: Car Nation

1930-1945. Looks at the downturn for the auto industry during the Great Depression, the unionization of the industry, and the effect of WWII on the auto industry. Specifically uses the life of … 17 $1.70 Add
Car Nation

Car Nation

An Illustrated History of Canada's Transformation Behind the Wheel

Canadians fell in love with the car at first glance. They were scared by it too, and by its potential. Canada was quick to become a car nation, as the automobile was enthusiastically adopted by … 96 View