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101 ROAD TALES
[Clement Salvadori]
Popular motojournalist Clement Salvadori has been sharing his stories from the road with the readers of Rider magazine since 1988. Now, 101 of those engaging Road Tales have been brought together in one book, cleverly illustrated by his long-time friend Gary Brown. Salvadori loves to travel by motorcycle and loves to write. Combining the two has given him a thoroughly satisfactory life. His contentment and joy of living shine through this collection of columns from the past two decades. Don't expect a detailed travel guide to places near and far, but rather a guide to the enjoyment of travelling, especially by motorcycle. These tales are spun by an observant and experienced traveller who can make a quick ride on the back roads near his home just as entertaining as a trip across the country. Meet some of the characters he has encountered, laugh with him at some of his blunders, and join him for bread, cheese, wine, and a stupendous vista somewhere away from the hustle and bustle of humanity. Though he does admit to being destination-oriented at times, many of his columns focus on the little things that make the journey itself the most memorable -- the rhythm of the road, the music of the bike, the beauty of the ride, and the exhilaration of being at one with the bike and the road. For those Rider fans who always turn to his column first, he is considered one of their personal friends. He has inspired many a rider to take a more leisurely pace and to be more aware and appreciative of the surrounding countryside. Salvadori's informal style and clear-eyed view make reading these 101 Road Tales like listening to the stories of a well-travelled and entertaining dinner guest.
{
384pp,
155x230mm,
February 2008;
HB,
£16.99,
1884313736:9781884313738
, Whitehorse Press
} |
 |
AIRFRAME, VOLUME 2
: Systems, 3rd Edition
[Dale Crane]
This essential reference provides a thorough overview of aircraft-support systems as well as their maintenance and inspection -- knowledge necessary to pass the second half of the middle section of the FAA's required curriculum for Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs). Containing up-to-date information that meets 14 CFR Part 147 requirements and Subject Matter Knowledge Codes from the FAA mechanics knowledge tests, this comprehensive textbook covers specific systems involved in the airframe, such as electrical, fuel, cabin-atmosphere control, communications, navigation, and fire-protection systems. Complete with updated full-color graphics, study questions and answer keys, an extensive glossary, and additional career information, this revised edition is ideal for at-home, classroom, or university-level training.
{
950pp,
215x275mm,
September 2007;
PB,
£33.50,
1560275499:9781560275497
, IPG (Aviation Supplies & Academics)
} |
 |
CINQUECENTO
: The Fiat 500 Story
Book & 4 CDs. Text in English, Italian & German. The Cinquecento, one of the most popular cars of all time, has recently been re-launched as a new model which met with instant -- and fully deserved -- success. A touching journey through all the models of this classic car between 1957 and today, this book creates a link between the past and the present. The history of the Cinquecento is also part of Italian history, reflecting a dream millions of people shared over many years. This edition include 4 wonderful CDs with unforgettable summer and "beach" songs, contemporary pop and rock music and hits from great Italian films, in which the "little one" from the Fiat family so frequently plays a role. And last, but not least: Vivaldi's "Four Seasons", the ideal companion for a car that is considered a classic vehicle "for all seasons".
{
120pp,
280x280mm,
April 2008;
HB,
£29.99,
3940004421:9783940004420
, earBOOKS
} |
 |
CLASSIC MOTORCYCLING
: A Guide for the 21st Century
[Rex Bunn; Foreword by Hugh Anderson MBE]
"I gained a great deal this book and expect every other reader will gain likewise" -- Hugh Anderson, MBE, World Champion 1963,’64 and ’65 writing in the Foreword. A different and fascinating new look at classic motorcycling with an international flavour -- sure to appeal to all owners (and intending owners) of classic bikes. "Classic Motorcycling" is about buying, riding and maintaining classic motorcycles. It comes complete with sections on survival rates of classics and their price appreciation over recent years with future predictions, and is literally packed full of advice for both aspiring and experienced owners. From choosing the right bike, training for today's traffic, clothing, safety, maintenance, how and where to buy those all important spares, equipping a workshop, projects to improve most classics to simply experiencing the joy of ownership -- its all here.
{
280pp,
155x230mm,
June 2007;
PB,
£14.95,
0954791282:9780954791285
, Panther Publishing Ltd
} |
 |
DESOLATION SOUND
: A History
[Heather Harbord]
Beautiful Desolation Sound, 150 km north of Vancouver, has for many years been the most popular cruising destination on the BC coast, but is today almost as devoid of local occupants as it was in 1792 when the dyspeptic Captain George Vancouver gave it its misleading name. It has not always been this way. Thick clamshell middens in remote bays, rotted pilings on silent estuaries, ambitious stone terraces on vacant hillsides, overgrown fences around deserted fields, even abandoned railroads -- all contribute to an impression that this is an area full of ghosts, an area with a storied past. In Desolation Sound, author Heather Harbord details that remarkable past and brings those ghosts back to unforgettable life. 'Desolation Sound' is a captivating book full of great characters, heroic deeds, humorous anecdotes and well-researched fact. It fills a crucial hole in the history of the BC coast.
{
260pp,
155x230mm,
June 2007;
PB,
£16.99,
155017407X:9781550174076
, Harbour Publishing
} |
 |
DREAM AIRCRAFT
: The Most Fascinating Airplanes I've Ever Flown
[Barry Schiff]
From the North American P-51 Mustang, to the "Spirit of St. Louis," and even NASA’s Space Shuttle, this spectacular collection examines who’s who and how-to on some of the most incredible aircraft ever developed. Focusing on the unique aspects and performance characteristics of one of 32 aircraft -- including the Culver Cadet, Transavia Airtruk, Saab Safari, and DeHavilland Chipmunk -- each chapter brings the planes to life by describing exactly how it feels to be behind the controls. Historical and personal anecdotes further illustrate how diverse the field of aviation is and how far it’s come since the days of the Wright brothers.
{
306pp,
185x230mm,
December 2007;
PB,
£13.50,
1560276800:9781560276807
, IPG (Aviation Supplies & Academics)
} |
 |
ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO DUAL SPORT MOTORCYCLING
: Everything You Need to Buy, Ride & Enjoy the World’s Most Versatile Motorcycles
((Essential Guide Series))
[Carl Adams]
This book is written to help adventuresome motorcyclists buy, ride, and enjoy dual sport motorcycles, those versatile machines that are equally at home on the street and in the dirt. It is organised into four sections covering motorcycle selection, set-up, riding skills, and specialised activities such as off-road touring and rallies. Several chapters include exercises designed to improve riding technique and impart new skills. Over 250 full-colour photographs illustrate the many options for gear, clothing, and after-market accessories which can add comfort, safety, and convenience to any motorcycle adventure. The book also contains many references and sources to orient enthusiasts to the sometimes overwhelming sea of information that is available. New riders will benefit from the clear explanations of dual sport gear, accessories, and techniques, while experienced riders coming to dual sport from a street riding background will find chapters covering advanced dirt riding skills, GPS navigation, and preparing for multi-day trips. All terms are explained and riding techniques are described in detail. Riders at all levels will gain a broader perspective of the dual sport experience, from which they can begin their journey to new motorcycle adventures.
{
176pp,
215x280mm,
August 2008;
PB,
£16.99,
188431371X:9781884313714
, Whitehorse Press
} |
 |
ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO MOTORCYCLE TRAVEL
: Tips, Technology, Advanced Techniques
[Dale Coyner]
This book is written to help motorcyclists prepare themselves and their motorcycle for travelling long distances over extended periods. Whether you are getting ready for a weekend trip beyond your home turf, or for a transcontinental odyssey lasting several years, Coyner’s book details the fundamentals for riding in comfort, safety, and convenience. In three major sections, the book covers trip planning, rider preparation, and outfitting the motorcycle. An appropriate level of planning for a long motorcycle trip can help you maximise enjoyment and minimise irritating annoyances on the road. Coyner lays out the steps for planning a worry-free trip. A successful trip should start with the rider physically and mentally prepared. On the road, having good riding gear can make a dramatic difference in comfort and safety as the weather changes from dry to wet, and from hot to cold. Coyner describes the important aspects of personal preparation and describes the major kinds of riding gear and how they work to control body temperature and moisture. As motorcycle technology has evolved, so have after market accessories, which are made to address virtually every special need. Coyner shows you step-by-step how electrical modifications can be made, and provides specific sections on high-performance lighting and on being conspicuous, GPS and other cockpit instruments, entertainment and communication devices, cameras and camcorders, ergonomic enhancements, suspension improvements, luggage and storage additions, and trailers.
{
176pp,
210x270mm,
January 2007;
PB,
£16.99,
1884313590:9781884313592
, Whitehorse Press
} |
 |
FERRIES 2008
: British Isles & Northern Europe
[Nick Widdows]
This new edition sponsored by Stena Line features a number of leading articles on Europe's largest ferry company. Includes the usual useful information on the industry.
{
224pp,
150x210mm,
July 2007;
HB,
£18.00,
1871947871:9781871947878
, Lily Publications Ltd (Ferry Publications)
} |
 |
HOLD ON!
: World Champion Sidecar Rider
[Stan Dibben. Forewords by Alan Robinson, MBE & Dr George Cohen]
Stan lives life not just to the full, but right on the edge! There are no words to describe someone who has been a world champion sidecar rider -- the one just barely in the sidecar, balancing the machine with his body at 150mph! Even more amazingly, by then Stan had already been a professional trumpet player, electrician and sailor as well as a highly respected solo motorcycle racer on the GP circuits. He worked with some of the well known names at both BSA and Norton, raced the first ever Dommie Racer, helped in the successful world land speed record set by Donald Campbell in Bluebird, and then became the man who did so much to introduce NGK spark plugs into the UK. He even designed supermarket trolleys that handled 'like a Ferrari! This is the remarkable story of an amazing man who has managed to fit more fun and adventure into his years than most of us would even dream of. His story is both uplifting and a remarkable insight into the world of sidecar racing and British industry. A book that will fill you with wonder, but one that will also open people's eyes on a now rapidly fading era.
{
128pp,
180x260mm,
February 2008;
PB,
£12.95,
0955659515:9780955659515
, Panther Publishing Ltd
} |
 |
LATIN AMERICA IN THE VISOR
: Volume II - Central America
[Angela Schmitz]
Latin America stands for breathtaking scenery, old clans and their cultures, pulsing life, an intoxication of colour and adventure. Angela Schmitz has made her way to discover this conti-nent on a motorcycle. In the second volume of this two-volume work, the author takes you along to Central Ame-rica: to the Panama Canal, to the Pacific Coast and the Caribbean in Costa Rica, to lakes and volca-noes in Nicaragua and Guatemala, to the Mayan sites of Honduras, Guatemala and the Yucatan. In fascinating pictures and words, she tells of her experiences and encounters in Central America. Travel along in an exciting and colour-rich world of natural wonders and past civilisations.
{
184pp,
280x215mm,
November 2007;
PB,
£22.99,
1877339563:9781877339561
, NZVP Books & Calendars Ltd
} |
 |
MANXLINE
[Stan Basnett]
This is the story of Manx Line, a private shipping company which started the first roIl-on/roll-off service between the Isle of Man and the UK. It was spawned from a conventional containerised cargo service which had started in the wake of industrial action by the National Union of Seamen. The new company with its single ship took on the long-established Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, the principal carrier of cargo to the Island, and won. Its success inevitably led to a merger of the two companies. Manx Line was to have a major and lasting impact on the Island infrastructure and economy.
{
72pp,
215x280mm,
February 2007;
PB,
£15.00,
1871947855:9781871947854
, Lily Publications Ltd (Ferry Publications)
} |
 |
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4 PHANTOM II
: Part 2: US Navy & Marine Corps Variants
[Andy Evans]
Features: In-depth details and photographic coverage of the F-4A, F-4B, RF-4B, F-4J, F-4N, F-4S, QF-4B and Blue Angels variants; Walkarounds, Weaponry and Warfare; Colour side-views by David Howley; Modelling the US Navy & Marines Corps F-4 in popular scales; A guide to available kits, decals and accessories;Scale plans by David Howley.
{
128pp,
210x300mm,
February 2008;
PB,
£15.00,
095518584X:9780955185847
, SAM Publications
} |
 |
MINI
: The Car, the Cult & British Beats
[Michael Stein & Thomas Pfahl]
Book & 4 CDs. The MINI -- classic car, cult object and lifestyle symbol. In 1959, a revolutionary, original runabout left the conveyor belt in Birmingham, Great Britain. It quickly became a money-maker and soon was part of people's attitude during the Swinging Sixties. This book, produced in co-operation with "Mini Scene" journal, presents the cult of the MINI in many pictures taken of the different models from the early beginnings to today's versions. Illustrations of original advertisements and accompanying texts around the little icon make it a MUST for every MINI fan. Music CDs: including music fitting the cult object -- with Brit pop from the 1960s up to 2000.
{
120pp,
280x280mm,
December 2007;
HB,
£29.99,
3940004014:9783940004017
, earBOOKS
} |
 |
MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS THROUGH CALIFORNIA & BAJA, 2ND EDITION
[Clement Salvadori]
California is motorcycle heaven for motorcyclists. With its year-round riding, superb routes through mountains, coasts, deserts, grand forests, and an enthusiastic and supportive motorcycle scene, it’s easy to see why. In this updated and expanded new edition, Clement Salvadori, one of motorcycling’s most popular journalists, guides you along some of the lesser-known motorcycling gems in California, as well as pointing the way to the unspoiled places of Mexico’s Baja peninsula. Routes are often clustered around base camps which means you can leave your luggage and explore an area unencumbered for several days. The book is filled with detailed maps, photographs, easy-to-follow directions, and tips on where to stay and what to see. Some of the best trips include: The Central Coast and Big Sur Highway, San Francisco and the Bay Area, Lassen National Park and the Northern Sierra Nevadas, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, Death Valley, Palm Springs, Julian and Eastern San Diego County, and of course the fabulous Baja California.
{
384pp,
140x215mm,
December 2006;
PB,
£19.99,
1884313604:9781884313608
, Whitehorse Press
} |
 |
MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS THROUGH THE ALPS & MORE
: 4th Edition
[John Hermann]
John Hermann’s fourth edition of "Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps and More" is the complete resource for any traveller to this part of Europe. Now covering more area than any previous edition, John "King of the Alps" Hermann brings nearly 100 trips to life. Everything has been updated: Hermann’s fun-to-read text has been thoroughly refreshed, with more new trips in the Pyrenees and the Picos de Europa mountain ranges, the maps now have mountain relief backgrounds to view the exciting changes in topography, and Hermann has added spectacular new pictures. Anyone considering a European trip on two wheels needs this book. Riders of all brands of bikes the world over have kept Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps in their tankbags ever since the first edition in 1993. And no wonder: all of the important roads and passes are described and critiqued. Every region of the Alps is covered: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, and other special Alpine lookalike places such as Corsica, Slovenia, and the Pyrenees are included. Each trip has a detailed route description, easy-to-follow maps, and unique photographs -- all brought to life by Hermann’s informed and witty narration. Local customs, history, and amusing travel anecdotes dot every page to enrich your journey.
{
416pp,
140x215mm,
April 2008;
PB,
£19.99,
1884313701:9781884313707
, Whitehorse Press
} |
 |
MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS THROUGH THE SOUTHWEST, 2ND EDITION
[Marty Berke]
In this new, updated edition, motojournalist Marty Berke shows the way to the best scenic, curving roads the great American Southwest has to offer. From favourite belt-notching rides like Pikes Peak Highway, the Million Dollar Highway, and Route 66, to small no-name two-lane delights that lead to places like Bryce, Zion, and Grand Canyon National Parks, unforgettable roads and adventures await those wanting to explore the "four-corner states" of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah on two wheels. The book suggests 64 separate riding trips, each about a day in length, with seasoned advice on the best campgrounds, parks, scenic landmarks, and restaurants along the way. Topographical maps, clear directions, and plenty of photographs enhance Berke’s lively description of each ride. This popular travel guide for motorcyclists captures all the grandeur and natural beauty of the region and introduces riders to places and sights they would never find on their own. Now completely updated, new generations of riders can enjoy the celebrated treasures as well as the little-known gems the region has to offer, refreshingly free of tourist traffic. For, as Marty says, "a journey, unlike a trip, is an opportunity for wandering and exploring new territory with all five senses."
{
320pp,
140x215mm,
January 2008;
PB,
£13.50,
1884313663:9781884313660
, Whitehorse Press
} |
 |
MOTORCYCLE TRACKDAYS FOR VIRGINS!
[Simon Bradley]
An absolutely must-have guide for every trackday enthusiast, especially the less experienced ones. For many, trackdays are the ultimate fun you can have on two wheels. But how do you get started, and what should you expect when you get out on the track? How do you improve your skills, recognise what is, and more importantly, what isn’t safe? This book takes the rider through all the essential riding skills -- cornering, braking, positioning, counter-steering -- needed on the track and on the road, as well as the cool, but not exactly Road Traffic Act approved ones like getting your knee down. It also gives a complete, corner by corner, guide to all the commonly used circuits in the UK, and many trackday companies.
{
124pp,
155x230mm,
April 2008;
PB,
£12.95,
0955659507:9780955659508
, Panther Publishing
} |
 |
NAUTICAL ALMANAC 2008
: Commercial Edition
[United Kingdom Hydrographic Office]
The cornerstone for all celestial navigation, listing the celestial bodies used for navigation, a sight reduction table, and other information valuable to the offshore navigator. The content of this edition is identical to the United States Naval Observatory edition. Paradise Cay Publications is the only entity in the United States other than the US Government legally authorised to publish the full contents of the Nautical Almanac.
{
358pp,
180x255mm,
July 2007;
PB,
£15.50,
0939837765:9780939837762
, Midpoint Trade Books (Paradise Cay Publications)
} |
 |
PANTHER SINCE 1950
[Steve Wilson]
Panther motorcycles were renowned in post war years for being sidecar haulers supreme. But they have an innovative and interesting history as shown by the concise but thorough section on the history of the marquee going back to the very early days. The book concentrates on the post 1950 models and gives good clear descriptions of all the bikes produced since 1950 -- the heavyweights and the lightweight four-stroke and two-strokes. Panther motorcycles always were more than they appeared and this book clearly shows their innovations in the pre war years and their post war transformation into manufacturers of good, reliable tourers and lightweight bikes for everyday transport. Panthers closed in 1966 having established on of the longest production runs in history for a single model -- the M100 / M120.
{
48pp,
215x280mm,
February 2008;
PB,
£9.95,
0955659523:9780955659522
, Panther Publishing
} |
 |
POWERED PARACHUTE FLYING HANDBOOK
[Federal Aviation Administration]
The basic skills and aeronautical knowledge necessary for piloting powered parachutes (PPC) are introduced in this official FAA handbook. Pilots looking to gain their powered parachute licenses, rated PPC pilots wishing to improve their proficiency, and flight instructors engaged in the instruction of both students and transitioning pilots will find this guide indispensable. Clear explanations of powered parachute regulations, night operations, and abnormal and emergency procedures are included, as well as a history of this unique aircraft. Many test questions for the FAA Knowledge Exams for pilots come directly from this colorful, fully indexed guide.
{
160pp,
215x280mm,
September 2007;
PB,
£19.99,
1560276711:9781560276715
, IPG (Aviation Supplies & Academics)
} |
 |
REMEMBERING THE THORESEN VIKINGS
: Townsend Thoresen -- Trend Setters
[Miles Cowsill & John Hendy]
This title covers the history of the famous Thoresen Vikings I, II and III and the Superviking vessels built for Townsend Thoresen's Southampton and Felixstowe services. Publication also follows their careers on leaving the British Isles.
{
64pp,
210x300mm,
August 2007;
PB,
£15.00,
1871947901:9781871947908
, Lily Publications Ltd (Ferry Publications)
} |
 |
RIVER PALACE
: The Many Lives of the Kingston
[Walter Lewis & Rick Neilson]
Steamboats carrying passengers from Hamilton to Montreal via the rapids of the St. Lawrence were a popular sight in the latter half of the nineteenth century. In 1855, the Kingston, an iron steamboat built for John Hamilton, appeared in the Great Lakes. When the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) toured British North America in 1860, the Kingston became his floating palace for much of his time between Quebec and Toronto. While many steamboats claimed to be floating palaces, the Kingston truly was one. In 1855, the Kingston, an iron steamboat built for John Hamilton (1802-82), appeared in the Great Lakes. When the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) came to British North America for the first royal tour in 1860, the Kingston became his floating palace for much of his time between Quebec and Toronto. Many steamboats claimed to be floating palaces. The Kingston was. The Kingston was wrecked many times and survived spectacular fires in 1872 and 1873. Late in her career, she was converted into a salvage vessel and renamed the Cornwall. In 1930 she was finally taken out and sunk near one of Kingston's ship graveyards. There she remained until diver Rick Neilson discovered her in 1989. Today, the once palatial Kingston is a popular dive site and tourist attraction.
{
256pp,
155x230mm,
July 2008;
PB,
£12.99,
155002793X:9781550027938
, Dundurn Press (Natural Heritage Books)
} |
 |
SAVVY GUIDE TO BUYING COLLECTOR CARS AT AUCTION
[James C Mays]
You may have seen the collector car auctions on TV. The cars are beautiful and sell for thousands and thousands of pounds. But collectible cars are also sold at local and regional auctions all across the country every weekend, and car buffs just like you should attend if you are searching for the car of your dreams. Buying a collector car at an auction is not all about spending six-figures on a car. It is about finding the car you want, and having the chance to pay less than you thought you could for it. Unlike many other auctions, the stakes are a bit higher. Dropping £2-£5,000 on a car at an auction is something many of us don’t do very often. Avid car enthusiast and author James Mays will help you through the process. From understanding the role of the auctioneer, to local and federal laws you need to be aware of, Mays covers the road with this indispensable guide. Common sense writing from an experienced car aficionado is combined with the formula of the Savvy Guide series from Indy-Tech Publishing. This means you have a book that will give you the guidance you need to feel comfortable and confident when you bid on that collector car you’ve been dreaming of. Topics addressed include: Scoping out the Competition; Financing; Legal Issues Auction Rules; What to Expect.
{
200pp,
215x280mm,
June 2006;
PB,
£12.99,
0790613220:9780790613222
, Cardinal Publishers Group (Indy-Tech Publishing)
} |
|
PANTHER SINCE 1950
[Steve Wilson]
Panther motorcycles were renowned in post war years for being sidecar haulers supreme. But they have an innovative and interesting history as shown by the concise but thorough section on the history of the marquee going back to the very early days. The book concentrates on the post 1950 models and gives good clear descriptions of all the bikes produced since 1950 -- the heavyweights and the lightweight four-stroke and two-strokes. Panther motorcycles always were more than they appeared and this book clearly shows their innovations in the pre war years and their post war transformation into manufacturers of good, reliable tourers and lightweight bikes for everyday transport. Panthers closed in 1966 having established on of the longest production runs in history for a single model -- the M100 / M120.
{
48pp,
215x280mm,
February 2008;
PB,
£9.95,
0955659523:9780955659522
, Panther Publishing
} |
 |
SAVVY GUIDE TO CAR MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
[Kate J Chase]
Has the technology in your car or truck passed you by? We hear mechanics talk about the "computer" in our car, and every visit to the service centre requires a "diagnostic" check where our car is hooked up to a machine that somehow tells the mechanic what is wrong. While today’s cars rely heavily on computers and electronics to maintain a high level of performance and efficiency, there is still much that you can do when it comes to maintenance and repair of your car. General maintenance and repair of your vehicle need not be an expensive or daunting task. A well-tuned car means better fuel mileage, a more comfortable ride, and the pride from "doing it yourself". Whether you are male or female, this book is written to help you perform the multitudes of tasks that you can perform, without the aid of a mechanic and his or her magic diagnostic contraption. This book steps the reader through a tour of a vehicle’s major parts and connections, how to play car detective, and how to find out more information when needed. General maintenance and repair topics are covered, as well as good advice on when to seek professional help. Topics addressed include: Troubleshooting; Equipment Needs; Sample Repairs Maintenance; Selecting Equipment; Finding a Mechanic.
{
174pp,
215x280mm,
March 2006;
PB,
£12.99,
0790613212:9780790613215
, Cardinal Publishers Group (Indy-Tech Publishing)
} |
 |
RAILS TO PENN STATE
: The Story of the Bellefonte Central
[Michael Bezilla & Jack Rudnicki]
More than five hundred short line railroads existed in the United States at the industry's height and Pennsylvania had more than any other state. The history of the Bellefonte Central, which operated in central Pennsylvania from the 1880s until 1982, is a classic story of the rise and decline of short line railroads nationwide. Connecting with the Pennsylvania Railroad -- a company that proved to be both friend and foe -- the Bellefonte Central played an important role in developing the region's renowned limestone and hot-blast ironmaking industries and was Penn State University's economic lifeline for generations.
{
310pp,
155x230mm,
March 2007;
HB,
£18.50,
0811702316:9780811702317
, Stackpole Books
} |
 |
REMARKABLE AUSTRALIAN FARM MACHINES
[Graeme R Quick]
This book tells the story of the men, machines and equipment developed for Australian agriculture. It traces developments ranging from broadacre cultivation to garden rotaries, to prickly pear destruction, to auto headers, to banana harvesting for paper making. Contemporary advertising sprinkled through the book provides a backdrop for the people, companies and products that have been important to our farming history. Did you know that tractor hands-free steering was first commercialised by Beeline in Moree, NSW? That the world’s biggest paddock cleaning machines are made in Banana? That single-pass grain and straw harvesting began in Western Australia? Dr Graeme Quick, is an internationally-recognised expert on farm equipment. He has worked on farm machinery engineering in over thirty countries and holds fourteen patents, two of which are incorporated into grain harvesters world-wide. This is the companion volume to "Australian Tractors, Indigenous Tractors and Self-propelled Machines in Rural Australia", the definitive reference on the 40-plus Australian manufacturers of tractors and self-propelled machines. He has published half a dozen other books. This one fits a unique place in documenting remarkable machines in the Australian economic and historical context.
{
160pp,
190x260mm,
October 2007;
PB,
£12.99,
1877058580:9781877058585
, Rosenberg Publishing Pty Ltd
} |
 |
WILD THING
: Muscle Cars & Rock Classics
Book and 4 CDs. In the 1960s and 1970s the Muscle Car was the ride to have for the attitude of the young people of the day. This music-photo book presents rare and fast cars. These care have a lot of horse power, which is expanded upon by reprints of original advertising from the 1970s. The CDs offer musical sustenance which is provided by oldies and rock classics from the 1960s and 1970s with typical muscle car hits like: Wild Thing; Little Deuce Coupé; Dead Man's Curve; or Hey Little Cobra -- a unique mixture of nostalgia, engineering and pure power.
{
120pp,
285x285mm,
January 2006;
HB,
£19.99,
3937406379:9783937406374
, earBOOKS
} |
 |
ROYAL TRANSPORT
: An Inside Look at the History of Royal Travel
[Peter Pigott]
The conveyance of royalty, whether to Balmoral or Buffalo, by Rolls Royce or Canadian Pacific train, has its own mysterious traditions and protocols. With dry humour and a keen sense of history, Peter Pigott describes how the British royal family has adapted to technological innovations. Organised thematically, the book is packed with well-researched details. We know all about the royal family's lives, especially their romances and scandals, but do we know who was the first monarch to drive a motorcar? The first to fly in an aircraft? Which king so loved his yacht that he ordered it scuttled on his death? The book offers a fascinating look at how British royalty has travelled since the invention of steam. This richly illustrated book covers all modes of royal transport in Britain and the Commonwealth -- some of the most famous and yet unknown transport in the world.
{
236pp,
250x250mm,
February 2006;
HB,
£26.00,
1550025724:9781550025729
, Dundurn Press
} |
 |
STAYIN' SAFE
: The Art & Science of Riding Really Well
[Lawrence Grodsky]
Larry Grodsky devoted his life to motorcycle safety. Through the riding courses he taught and his "Stayin’ Safe" columns in Rider magazine (from 1988 until his untimely death in 2006), he helped thousands of motorcyclists improve their skills and their ability to ride really well. This collection of Grodsky’s columns reveals his ability to illuminate complex and sometimes highly technical subjects with an entertaining and personal style, spiced with his trademark wry wit and keen observations of human behaviour. A master teacher, Grodsky was constantly learning from his students, always striving to find the best way to lead riders toward mastery of their two-wheeled vehicles. Many of his columns focus on helping riders develop specific skills (complete with practice exercises), while others deal with the riding environment and riders’ mental processes. While it is packed with information useful to both novice and experienced motorcyclists, this book is not structured as a how-to guide to motorcycle proficiency. Rather, it is a collection of thoughtful essays to be read and savoured individually. Readers will be rewarded by the beautifully written stories of a great motorcycle riding instructor who has left his mark on a generation of grateful riders.
{
352pp,
160x235mm,
March 2008;
HB,
£16.99,
1884313728:9781884313721
, Whitehorse Press
} |
 |
BMW R90S
[Ian Falloon]
Although in production for only three years, the R90S was the most significant post-war production BMW motorcycle. Its release coincided with the fiftieth anniversary of the BMW boxer motorcycle, and started a new era for the boxer twin. Prior to the R90S BMW motorcycles were idiosyncratic, expensive, and primarily luxury touring machines designed to appeal to the older rider. Although the new-generation R75/5 did much to change the staid image that existed during the 1960s, the R75/5 still couldn’t compete with the new high performance Japanese Superbikes that came in the early 1970s. That all changed when Bob Lutz persuaded BMW’s conservative management to sanction the development of the R90S, a sporting machine that could take on the best in the world. Ian Falloon tells the story of this important bike and how it evolved, noting all significant changes from year to year. Falloon writes with enough detail to make restoring these great bikes much easier, and also includes a chapter on how to live with an R90S, using them as reliable daily commuters, making popular upgrades, and what to look for if you are in the market for one. Because the R90S was built in relatively large numbers, it is still possible to buy one at a reasonable price. Excellent parts availability, a wealth of specialist services, and an enthusiastic owners circle ensure the R90S is not merely a show pony, but a classic motorcycle to be ridden. Restoration is relatively straightforward, and with outstanding looks and high-quality equipment, the R90S has justifiably garnered a huge following.
{
128pp,
215x255mm,
March 2006;
HB,
£16.99,
1884313566:9781884313561
, Whitehorse Press
} |
 |
STEAM LION
: A Biography of Samuel Cunard
[John G Langley]
The summer of 1840, and Boston Harbor is thrumming with politicians, business people, civic leaders, members of the judiciary, and the public. The city is ready for a celebration, and its citizens are waiting impatiently for the arrival of a new age. The elegant Britannia finally enters the harbour loaded with mail from England ushering in the Age of Steam to the Atlantic. This event crystallises Samuel Cunard's vision and the world will never be the same. This is the story of a man born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, whose father and mother fled colonial New York after the American Revolution, and became one the most powerful forces of international trade in the nineteenth century. His innovative steamship Britannia was the first reliable, timely link between the Old World and the New, and the transatlantic transportation of mail, goods, and passengers was revolutionised. The continued success of the Cunard Line is a testament to Samuel Cunard's brilliance as both a mariner and a businessman. The first full-length biography of one of the most fascinating figures in mercantile history, "Steam Lion" is an important and engaging record of a man, his business, and his times.
{
170pp,
150x230mm,
December 2006;
HB,
£16.95,
1883283507:9781883283506
, Brick Tower Press
} |
 |
BORN TO BE WILD
: Harleys, Bikers & Music for Easy Riders
[Michael Stein & Michael Lichter]
Book and 4 CDs. When William S Harley and Arthur Davidson added an engine to their bicycle out of necessity about 100 years ago, they never dreamed that this would become the cornerstone of a legend. Today, Harley is both cult and attitude towards life, inseparably linked to the ideas of freedom and adventure. 'Born To Be Wild' is a homage to this attitude. Unique recordings around the topic of the Harley allow you to immerse yourself into the American dream, a dream that has long since conquered the whole world. Music CDs: Four CDs from Country Music to Rock with artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers Band, Molly Hatchet, Hank Davison, Canned Heat, Motörhead, Judas Priest and Shania Twain pay a musical tribute to the legend.
{
120pp,
285x285mm,
December 2006;
HB,
£19.99,
3937406654:9783937406657
, earBOOKS
} |
 |
WESTWOOD
: Everyone's Favourite Racing Circuit
[Tom Johnston]
Westwood (or 'Wetwood' as some called it) was the first purpose-built automobile road-racing track in Canada. Its location in Coquitlam on the slopes of British Columbia's coastal mountains meant that it often rained, but the rest of the time it may well have been the most beautiful racing circuit in the world. The track was built and owned by the Sports Car Club of British Columbia. SCCBC members viewed it as a special place where family members of racing enthusiasts grew up over its 32 seasons. The track ran just about any kind of racing that came along for cars, motorcycles and karts, but was best known for its spectacular races for smaller formula cars, Formula Atlantic in particular. Sadly, in 1990 Westwood suffered the common fate of racetracks located near expanding cities world-wide and was converted into a housing development and golf course.
{
120pp,
280x215mm,
September 2007;
PB,
£32.50,
189469449X:9781894694490
, Granville Island Publishing
} |
 |
FAY TAYLOUR
: Queen of Speedway
[Brian Belton; Introduction by Reg Fearman]
Fay Taylour was the most successful woman speedway rider -- ever. Her short but meteoric career spanned just a few years in the late 1920s until women were banned from the Speedway in 1930. In these few years Fay made a name for herself first in Trials riding, in which she won several Gold Medals, and then in Speedway, one of the toughest of all sports on a motorcycle. Fay competed against, and beat, most of the well known male speedway riders in the UK, Australia and New Zealand and became something of a legend -- the Queen of Speedway! This book is a biography of Fay and especially her motorcycle years in trials and speedway. It is a fascinating account of a truly remarkable woman and the early years of speedway in England, Australia and New Zealand.
{
217pp,
155x230mm,
June 2006;
HB,
£16.99,
095479124X:9780954791247
, Panther Publishing Ltd
} |
 |
LAST HURRAH!
: From Beijing to Arnhem 2005
[Des Molloy]
Also available as DVD and Book & DVD package. Des Molloy and Dick Huurdeman look like the sort of guys who should be sedately steering a sleigh in a Santa parade, not riding old single-banger British bikes half way across the world through some of the most difficult and remote terrain imaginable. Des' son Steve joined this intrepid pair as cameraman and general factotum for the highs and lows of an incident-packed three-month trek from Beijing to Arnhem on 'Penelope', a 1965 Yorkshire-made 650cc Panther, and 'Dutch Courage', a 1954 Norton 600. The route took them across the Northern-most of the Old Silk Roads over the roof of the world through China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, the burning deserts in Iran, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Germany and finally to Arnhem in Holland. The journey was as traumatic as it was inspiring! Was this idiocy or odyssey? Decide for yourself as you read Des Molloy's account of their adventures and misadventures.
{
183pp,
155x235mm,
July 2006;
PB,
£10.95,
0954791258:9780954791254
/
DV,
£9.95,
0954791266:9780954791261
, Panther Publishing Ltd
} |
 |
MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS THROUGH THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
[Toby Ballentine]
Taking a summer journey through the Rocky Mountains will be one of the most rewarding experiences in your life. These mountains are a statement in history, a few abandoned ghost towns, some of the world's grandest national parks and, of course, the ultimate black tarred twisties, and you have the formula for a trip you cannot afford to miss. The author does not just lead you to the places that all the tourists go to. He takes you where motorcyclists go and love: roads free of traffic, tourists and all the hassle. He shows you how to rise the Rockies at their unspoilt best, to see the spectacular scenery and smell the freshness of the snow-capped peaks and the desert valleys, all with an eye to saving your wallet.
{
288pp,
140x215mm,
September 2006;
PB,
£16.99,
1884313582:9781884313585
, Whitehorse Press
} |
 |
TT100
: The Official Authorised History of Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Racing
[Mick Duckworth; Foreword by Murray Walker]
For 100 years, the world-famous Isle of Man TT has been the supreme challenge in motorcycle road racing. The Island’s tortuous 37.73-mile Mountain Course demands the utmost nerve and skill from competitors, while providing a unique and breathtaking spectacle for onlookers. In this authoritative and official centenary book, Manx-born author Mick Duckworth traces the long and rich history of the races since the first Tourist Trophy was staged in 1907. He not only describes the courageous riders and their fantastic machinery, but looks at the many people behind the scenes, the fans, the TT Festival as a whole and its impact on Island life. Includes the TT stamps bound within the title.
{
256pp,
245x285mm,
January 2007;
HB,
£25.00,
1899602674:9781899602674
/
HB,
£250.00,
1899602925:9781899602926
, Lily Publications Ltd
} |
 |
AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYMAN
: From Cadet Engineer to Railways Commissioner
[Ron Fitch]
Ron Fitch was born in 1910 into a railway family. He began his career as a 16-year-old engineering cadet and completed it, 46 years later, having worked at various times for two state railways and the Commonwealth, as Commissioner of South Australian Railways. In this book Fitch gives a vivid account not only of a career but of the camaraderie of the greater railway community, often experienced in the most trying of conditions. For almost three decades Fitch was 'on the wallaby', with postings scattered over half a continent, and as often as not living rough. This book gives an account of all this and more -- of laying track and the remarkable breed of men who do so, of advances in line-building techniques, of derailments and floods and washaways, of wrangles over attempts to implement standard gauge, of the politics of railways. Ron Fitch is uniquely placed to write a book for all train enthusiasts, in which he celebrates both the men and the machinery, the toil and the technology, that opened up a vast and sparsely populated continent. Nor has retirement dulled his spirit or his interest in railways. In 2002 he earned recognition from Guinness Book World Records when his thesis on South Australian railways made him the oldest recipient of a PhD.
{
248pp,
175x240mm,
October 2006;
PB,
£14.12,
1877058483:9781877058486
, Rosenberg Publishing Pty Ltd
} |
 |
COMENG
: A History of Commonwealth Engineering, Volume 1 -- 1921 to 1955
[John Dunn]
Commonwealth Engineering began as Smith & Waddington in 1921 -- a small firm building custom bodies for motorcars and small buses. The Depression forced a restart as Waddingtons Body Works leading shortly after to a move to Clyde in western Sydney. A larger factory enabled the company to begin building railway rolling stock but the advent of the war brought new changes. The Federal government took over control and the plant became a manufacturer of wartime products -- aircraft hangars, pontoons, ocean going lighters -- as well as large number of freight wagons. The company was so successful that the Federal government took up the controlling shares in 1946 and the name changed to Commonwealth Engineering. Post war brought huge contracts for double deck buses and passenger railway vehicles. In the early 1950’s the company expanded into Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia. By 1955 an agreement was signed with the Budd Company of Philadelphia giving Comeng a license to build stainless steel passenger train in Australia. It was a turning point in the company’s fortunes, leading to a production of a new generation of passenger vehicles which set the stage for Comeng to become the premier train manufacturer in the Southern Hemisphere. John Dunn joined Commonwealth Engineering at Granville in 1956 as an apprentice draftsman and did a certificate course in Mechanical Engineering at Sydney Technical College. He was with the company until the Granville facility closed in June 1989, although he continued to work as a design and production consultant for the new owners of the Victorian branch for a further 10 years. At Comeng Granville he held the position of senior concept engineer in rolling stock design for 12 years. At the close of the company its owners ordered the destruction of all the archives and records. He managed to salvage some material from Granville and a colleague did the same from the Rocklea plant in Brisbane. He has kept all this material in storage until he retired and could do something useful with it. Since the activities of Commonwealth Engineering represented a significant part of the industrial and manufacturing history of this country his intention is to attempt to document its 70-year story in that light. The author spent nearly three years in tracking down some 350 key ex-employees in all States of Australia so that he could interview them for their first-hand account of events as they recall them. So far he has done more than 220 interviews. Many of these interviews are with men in their 90s who started there long before he was born. The oldest of these began with the Camperdown company in 1928. Their stories and insights are remarkable. In addition to the company directors, managers, shop superintendents and lowly tradesmen, he also interviewed politicians, railway officials and ex-commissioners in so far as their roles related to Commonwealth Engineering. Each has a story to tell which helps form the fabric of the rich tapestry of this company’s history. A remarkable outcome of these interviews is the discovery of vast resources of documents, drawings and photos which have been retained by these men and which they have been happy to pass on to the author. He has photos virtually from day one right through to the end -- to date some 27,000 in all. This will be a monumental work in three volumes, to be published over the next three years.
{
316pp,
210x290mm,
July 2006;
HB,
£23.99,
1877058424:9781877058424
, Rosenberg Publishing Pty Ltd
} |
 |
FRANCES SMITH
: Palace Steamer of the Upper Great Lakes, 1867-1896
[Scott L Cameron; Foreword by C Patrick Labadie]
The Frances Smith was not only the first steamboat to be built in Owen Sound, but also the largest vessel on Georgian Bay at that time. By far the most luxurious vessel to sail the Upper Great Lakes from a Canadian port, she was known as a 'palace steamer'. In the mid-to-late-19th century, the Frances Smith set the standard for speed, spacious accommodation and quality service on Georgian Bay and Lake Superior. The story of the Frances Smith, full of adventure and courageous actions, and even including disreputable behaviour, is a genuine story of life on the Great Lakes in the latter part of the 1800s. Meticulously researched and documented by Scott L Cameron, this book is an exploration of a special part of our past that will be of great interest to history buffs in general, and maritime historians in particular.
{
288pp,
155x230mm,
August 2005;
PB,
£19.99,
1897045042:9781897045046
, Natural Heritage Books
} |
 |
LOCOMOTIVES OF AUSTRALIA, 4TH EDITION
: 1850s to 2007
[Leon Oberg]
The first edition of this book appeared as a 272 page work three decades ago, its main aim being to provide a potted examination of the multiplicity of steam, diesel and electric locomotives that have graced this country from 1854. Since this first humble appearance, the book has grown in content, photography and style, and examining in some detail the massive technological changes that have swept onto the Australian locomotive scene. This revised, much enlarged 2007 edition will contain references and or direct entries to no fewer than 39 new locomotive types, considerable fresh research, and where possible, new photographs. For the first time, many of them will be in colour.
{
448pp,
210x285mm,
July 2007;
HB,
£27.99,
1877058548:9781877058547
, Rosenberg Publishing Pty Ltd
} |
 |
NARROW GAUGE COUNTRY, 1870-1970
[Mallory Hope Ferrell]
A national treasure of classic narrow gauge photography; 100 years of historic rail memories; Mallory Ferrell’s most prolific work, presented in an elegant coffee-table format. You will love this deluxe hardbound book featuring 632 historic all black and white photographs from the author’s huge 115,000-print collection. The 372-page volume features railroads such as the Denver & Rio Grande; Rio Grande Southern; Denver, South Park & Pacific; Colorado & Southern; Gilpin Tramway Co.; Argentine Central; Uintah Railway; Silverton Railroad; Silverton, Gladstone & Northernly; Colorado Central; Florence & Cripple Creek; Denver, Leadville & Gunnison; Montezuma Lumber Co.; Greely, Salt Lake & Pacific; Colorado & Northwestern; New Mexico Lumber Co.; Pagosa Lumber Co.; Tierra Amarilla Southern Railroad; and the Boston Coal & Fuel Co., among others. Mallory Hope Ferrell, America’s best-loved narrow gauge author, who has 17 books to his credit, has been gathering superlative railway photos for the last 50 years. In his new book, Ferrell writes about William Henry Jackson, Picture Maker of the West; about early Colorado cameramen and their struggles; the glory days of the Narrow Gauge; how photography came of age in the West; following the railfan era on the Narrow Gauge; and the Third and Fourth divisions of the Denver & Rio Grande. The book focuses on narrow gauge lines in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. Some of the more prominent photo locations in the book include Marshall Pass, Alpine Tunnel, Chalk Cliffs, Lizard Head, Georgetown Loop, Ophir Loop, Silverton Branch, Clear Creek Canyon, Trout Lake, Cerro Summit and Forks Creek.
{
372pp,
310x235mm,
April 2006;
HB,
£36.50,
0911581596:9780911581591
, Heimburger House Publishing
} |
 |
PIONEER ZEPHYR
: America’s First Diesel-Electric Stainless Steel Streamliner
[Carl R Byron]
Swift, stylish and so sophisticated, The Burlington Railroad’s God of the West Wind, the Pioneer Zephyr, was a 104-ton, three-car streamlined speedster, setting a record of 13 hours, four minutes on the 1,015-mile run between Chicago and Denver. In April of 1934 the Zephyr posed for its official photo, then went on an exhibition tour that visited 46 cities where nearly half a million people saw it. The Zephyr exceeded 100 mph numerous times in its lifetime, amazing the public and the railroad industry alike. The Pioneer Zephyr spawned many look-alikes on the Burlington, it was the centre of attention in the movie The Silver Streak, and it eventually was donated to the Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago.
{
124pp,
215x280mm,
January 2006;
PB,
£11.50,
0911581588:9780911581584
, Heimburger House Publishing
} |
 |
RAILROADS OF NEW JERSEY
: Fragments of the Past in the Garden State Landscape
[Lorett Treese]
Dividing the state into regions, the author recounts the stories of the people and events that shaped the state's railroad history, explores the major phases of the industry's development, and identifies the state's rail-culture relics -- steam and diesel locomotives, routes, bridges, stations, and landmarks, as well as tourist railroad lines and Rails to Trails paths.
{
228pp,
155x230mm,
March 2006;
PB,
£12.50,
0811732606:9780811732604
, Stackpole Books
} |
 |
RAILWAYS, THE MARKET & THE GOVERNMENT
The debate on rail privatisation often seems to focus on very narrow issues. Those on both sides of the argument seem to be able to employ a mass of statistics to prove their point. Proponents of privatisation suggest, with some credibility, that all was reasonably well with the privatised railways until the Hatfield disaster. Opponents point to spiralling costs since privatisation. The authors of this monograph examine privatisation in the context of the long history of continual government intervention. The government imposed upon the industry a particular structure -- separation of track and wheel. It also wrapped it up in increasing amounts of regulation. After examining the history of government intervention in the railways and the privatisation process, the authors of this monograph then examine the future of railway policy. Should the industry be allowed to evolve its own structure -- remerging the ownership of track and wheel if it wishes? What aspects of a railway should be regulated? Who should own the various parts of the infrastructure? This monograph is essential reading for all with an interest in railway policy and the process of privatisation.
{
250pp,
130x200mm,
May 2006;
PB,
£12.50,
0255365675:9780255365673
, Institute of Economic Affairs
} |
 |
SMOKING BEAUTIES
: Steam Engines of the World
[Ashwani Lohani]
Steam Engines -- beauties with fire in their bellies, evoke nostalgic journeys down the memory track! One of the most comprehensive books on the subject, it captures some special moments with these wonderful works of art.
{
114pp,
220x285mm,
June 2006;
HB,
£29.95,
8186685650:9788186685655
, Wisdom Tree
} |
 |
AUSTRALIAN CRUISE SHIPS
[Peter Plowman]
During the past thirty years cruising has become a popular form of holiday for an increasing number of Australians. The first cruise from Australia was operated by the P&O liner Strathaird, which departed Sydney on 23 December 1932 for five nights to Brisbane and Norfolk Island. Up to 1939 P & O and Orient Line vessels operated occasional cruises between line voyages from Britain, but these ceased in 1939. It was not until the mid-1950s that cruises began operating again, but these were still on a very occasional basis, again on P & O and Orient Line vessels engaged in the regular trade between Britain and Australia. During the 1960s other shipping companies also began operating occasional cruises, but there were no ships assigned to the cruise trade on a regular basis. Things began to change in the early 1970s, when the advent of the Boeing 747 transformed international travel. Instead of spending four weeks or more at sea, Australians could now fly to Britain and Europe in one day, and this spelled doom for the long-haul passenger liner. Many of these vessel ended up in the scrap yard, but some were refitted to full time cruise ships, and thus began the cruise boom. The first liners to be engaged in full time cruising from Australia were all converted, having been built for other trades. For many thousands of Australians, these ships introduced them to the delights of cruising, and the number of Australians making a cruise has steadily increased over the past three decades. This book provides details of many of the ships that cruised out of Australian ports from the early 1970s up to 2000, and all the cruise liners to have been seen in local waters since 2001, as well as a look ahead to the liners scheduled to come here later in 2007 and into 2008. It is my hope that turning the pages of this book will bring back many happy memories to cruise travellers, and hopefully inspire those who have not yet ventured out to sea to make the plunge and discover the joy of cruising. The ships are listed in the order in which they entered the local cruise market. As the pages proceed it will be noted that over the years the size of the liners seen in Australia has steadily increased. In the early days cruise liners were usually no more than 25,000 gross tons, but in the summer of 2002 we welcomed the first liner to exceed 100,000 gross tons. In February 2007 the second largest passenger liner ever built, Queen Mary 2, will make a visit to our shores. For the summer of 2007-08, the Australian cruise trade will be serviced by three liners exceeding 70,000 gross tons, something that would have been thought impossible even five years ago. This book includes 110 liners that have operated cruises in Australia waters over the past 35 years. The text gives full details, including important dates, types of accommodation, interesting facts and general information, on every ship. There is also a colour picture on every page, none of which have been published previously as they are all taken by the author or his friends in the shipping fraternity.
{
112pp,
215x280mm,
January 2007;
PB,
£11.99,
1877058505:9781877058509
, Rosenberg Publishing Pty Ltd
} |
 |
AUSTRALIAN CRUISER
: Perth 1939-1942
[Ian Pfennigwerth]
For all but a few months from her commissioning in June 1939 to her sinking on 1 March 1942, the Australian light cruiser Perth was engaged in wartime operations against the forces of Germany, Italy, Vichy France and Japan. She served in the West Indies, the Pacific and Indian Oceans, the Mediterranean and, finally in the Java Sea. Her operations included the blockading of German merchant ships in neutral ports, escorting vital troop convoys to the Middle East, attacking shore positions in Libya and Syria and providing air defence of convoys, especially from the feared Stuka dive bombers of the German Luftwaffe. She participated in several pivotal battles, especially Matapan and Java Sea, and in the evacuation of Commonwealth forces from Greece and Crete in April-May 1941. The book is a story of adventure and courage in adversity, written as a tribute by a former commanding officer of the cruiser’s namesake, the guided missile destroyer Perth II.
REVIEW: "...a book that is a worthy tribute to HMAS Perth and her crew." -- Ships Monthly, December 2007.
{
262pp,
150x225mm,
January 2007;
PB,
£11.99,
1877058521:9781877058523
, Rosenberg Publishing Pty Ltd
} |
 |
BAYCHIMO
: Arctic Ghost Ship
[Anthony Dalton]
Baychimo is the legendary Hudson's Bay Company ship that survived for years in the Arctic after being abandoned by her crew in 1931. In the 1920s, the crew of Baychimo set up trading posts in eastern Canada, sailed on fur-trading expeditions to Siberia during the turbulent years of the Russian Civil War, and eventually made the dangerous annual voyage around Alaska to Canada's western Arctic coast, shouldering her way through the ice floes to re-supply the HBC's remote trading posts. Anthony Dalton tells the story of the hardy ship and her sometimes irascible captain, Sydney Cornwell, and through them brings to life the larger story of the community of northern traders, hunters and sailors of which Baychimo was a part. But this ship's story had a remarkable twist. When Baychimo was caught in 1931 in an ice floe that refused to let go, her crew expected her to sink at any moment, and abandoned ship. But she was as stubborn as the ice, and she floated away unharmed to begin what would prove to be the longest phase of her seemingly charmed career: for the next four decades she would appear on the horizon at unexpected times and places, always defiantly upright and afloat, becoming the legendary ghost ship of the Arctic.
{
256pp,
140x215mm,
November 2006;
PB,
£13.50,
189497414X:9781894974141
, Heritage House Publishing
} |
 |
BROKEN SEAS
: True Tales of Extraordinary Seafaring Adventures
[Marlin Bree]
This collection of seafaring sagas displays how sailors fight their way across vast waters, face unknown dangers, and find the courage to battle forces of nature with amazing fortitude. This collection includes the story of Mike Plant, America's greatest solo sailing racer, as he headed out to sea from New York harbour never to be seen again; the journey of one man on a wooden fishing skiff who faced an early sea ice storm to search desperately for a lost partner; the courageous adventure of Gerry Spiess aboard Yankee Girl, a 10-foot home-built plywood sloop, as he left Long Beach, California, to begin a bold voyage in the smallest craft ever to sail across the Pacific Ocean; and the tragic legend of the men aboard the Edmund Fitzgerald who found themselves in a deadly race against time as a terrible storm deepened. These powerfully retold stories will sweep readers into the world of high seas adventure and desperate survival of outstanding sailors aboard memorable boats.
{
216pp,
155x230mm,
March 2006;
PB,
£10.99,
1892147092:9781892147097
, IPG (Marlor Press)
} |
 |
CATS
: A Century of Tradition
[Gary Jobson & Roy Wilkins]
The story of the awe-inspiring wooden catboats unique to the Jersey Shore's Barnegat Bay is told in this pictorial history. Showcasing tales both the past and present, this narrative records the comical, sentimental, and often unbelievable stories from the sailors who have raced and cruised the majestic, 50-foot-mast A Cats since the 1920s. Information on the boats' designers, builders, and associated yacht clubs complete the account of the boats' contribution to sailing history, and gorgeous paintings and stunning, action-packed photographs illustrate the oral histories -- archiving forever one of sailing's most beautiful and captivating fleets.
{
154pp,
230x280mm,
April 2006;
HB,
£33.50,
097493447X:9780974934471
, IPG (Nomad Press)
} |
 |
CHANDRIS LINERS & CELEBRITY CRUISES
[Peter Plowman]
The story of the passenger liners operated by the Chandris Group is unique among the major shipping companies. From very small beginnings in the Greek coastal trades, the Chandris family company developed into a renowned concern, at one time operating some of the most famous liners in the world. Chandris Line was formed by Anthony Chandris to operate a regular liner service between Greece and Australia. A suitable vessel was purchased, and after minor alterations, entered the Australian trade at the end of 1960 under the name Patris. Other vessels were acquired: Bretagne, Ellinis, Britanis, Queen Frederica and Australis. The Chandris Line service from Europe to Australia lasted a mere eighteen years, yet in that brief period the company established themselves very firmly in Australian maritime history. One ship alone, Australis, made 62 voyages from Europe to Australia bringing over 150,000 new settlers to this country.
{
244pp,
210x290mm,
August 2006;
PB,
£15.99,
1877058475:9781877058479
, Rosenberg Publishing Pty Ltd
} |
 |
DANGEROUS PASSAGE
: Issues in the Arctic
[Gerard Kenney]
Over the five hundred or so years that man searched for an elusive sea passage from Europe to Asia through the North American land mass, dozens of ships were lost and hundreds of mariners died. Eventually, a sea route stretching through the waters of the archipelago and along Canada's mainland Arctic coast was pieced together. But could ships navigate the Northwest Passage to the extent that it could be used as an international shipping route? Two seagoing captains and their ships -- a Norwegian, Roald Amundsen, and a Canadian of Norwegian birth, Henry Asbjorn Larsen -- answered that question in the first half of the 20th century. The first part of the book recounts their successful efforts. The second part addresses the many unsettling environmental and sovereignty issues concerning the future of the Northwest Passage in this time of melting ice caps, glaciers and sea ice in the Arctic.
{
192pp,
155x230mm,
May 2006;
PB,
£17.50,
1897045131:9781897045138
, Natural Heritage Books
} |
 |
FERRIES 2006-07
: British Isles & Northern Europe
[Nick Widdows]
An annual publication covering UK and Northern Europe. Includes a feature on Norfolk Line, Maersk Dunkerque and the Australian fast craft builder In-Cat.
{
224pp,
150x215mm,
May 2006;
HB,
£16.50,
1871947847:9781871947847
, Lily Publications Ltd (Ferry Publications)
} |
 |
FISHGUARD-ROSSLARE
: The Official 1906-2006 Anniversary Book
[Miles Cowsill]
This special 100th anniversary book covers the history of this service. Also includes the construction and development of the railway lines between Paddington and Fishguard and Dublin and Rosslare. Chapters also on the building of the harbours of Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbour Co. plus a short background and history of the Fishguard & Rosslare Railway Company. The book is complimented by a wealth of pictures.
{
128pp,
225x285mm,
June 2006;
HB,
£18.50,
1871947820:9781871947823
, Lily Publications Ltd (Ferry Publications)
} |
 |
FROM THE WHEELHOUSE
: Tugboaters Tell Their Own Stories
[Doreen Armitage]
Doreen Armitage interviewed 16 old-time tugboat captains, engineers and deckhands to assemble this intimate and often hair-raising account of life aboard BC tugs. Tugs are called to emergencies on the water, working with the Coast Guard and fireboats to save lives and retrieve damaged vessels. Storms, fog, riptides and whirlpools, bridges, even other boats operated by inexperienced or careless hands can put a tug and its crew in jeopardy. Beautifully illustrated with archival photos and images from the personal collections of the skippers who appear within its pages, From the Wheelhouse is both a lively, personal look at the history of towboating in BC and an engaging portrait of the famous coastal characters and vessels that have shaped this region's maritime history.
{
182pp,
215x280mm,
October 2006;
PB,
£19.50,
1550173839:9781550173833
, Harbour Publishing
} |
 |
INTO THE SAVAGE LAND
: The Alaskan Journal of Edward Adams
[Ernest Sipes]
In the middle of the night, October 1850, three British sailors searching for lost countrymen are set upon the rugged shore on the far edge of the vast Russian Empire. Only two will return from this cruel and harsh land called Alyaksa. Edward Adams, a young Victorian-era doctor, was part of an expedition sent to Russian Alaska in search of explorer John Franklin and his crew. As the mission's naturalist, Adams filled a journal with observations, recordings and drawings of his excursion, revealing a person who thrived on new experiences and had a true gift for recording what he observed. Full of drama and adventure, "Into the Savage Land" takes reader back to the Alaska of 1850. Reminiscent of the popular serialised stories that appeared in British papers at the time, the journal presents a first-person account of travels into the interior of the colony and the inherent dangers involved, including freezing temperatures, suspicious Russians and warring Natives. Edited and annotated by Ernest Sipes, this publication offers an exceptional opportunity for students of the literature of Alaska and anyone interested in the region's colourful history.
{
160pp,
140x215mm,
August 2007;
PB,
£8.99,
0888395620:9780888395627
, Hancock House
} |
 |
SAINTS GO MARCHING ON
: British Rail's Last Cross-Channel Ferries
[Miles Cowsill & John Hendy]
This title covers the history of the famous quartet of Harland & Wollf vessels built for Sealink. Each vessel's career is covered in the book together with a detailed account of how the ships were designed. The book also contains an up-to-date overview of where the vessels are today.
{
96pp,
210x150mm,
May 2006;
PB,
£9.95,
187194774X:9781871947748
, Lily Publications Ltd (Ferry Publications)
} |
 |
SONS OF SINDBAD
: Sailing with the Arabs in their Dhows, in the Red Sea, Round the Coasts of Arabia, & to Zanzibar & Tanganyika; Pearling in the Persian Gulf; & the Life of the Shipmasters & the Mariners of Kuwait
[Alan Villiers; Edited by William Facey, Yacoub Al-Hijji & Grace Pundyk]
Reprint of Alan Villiers’ classic account, first published in 1940, of his voyage as a crew-member in a Kuwaiti dhow from Aden to Zanzibar and Rufiji, and then back to the Gulf and Kuwait with the monsoon winds. Villiers also spent some weeks with the Kuwaiti pearling fleet in the Gulf. Vivid and highly readable, Sons of Sindbad is not only a classic of maritime writing but also one of the finest books of Arabian travel.
REVIEW: "...a book that is at once a real pleasure to read but also, on account of its very useful and informative introduction, one that can be placed in the 'serious books' category." -- Erik Gilbert, International Journal of Maritime History, 2007.
{
416pp,
156x234mm,
July 2006;
HB,
£25.00,
0954479238:9780954479237
, Arabian Publishing Ltd
} |
 |
SS TERRA NOVA (1884-1943)
: From the Arctic to the Antarctic -- Whaler, Sealer & Polar Exploration Ship
[Michael C Tarver; Foreword by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal]
This is the story of one of Britain's most famous expedition ships put together from accounts recorded by men who sailed in her. It covers a sixty year history of the ship built at Dundee by a famous Scottish shipbuilding company for the late 19th century days of whaling and sealing before coal, gas and electricity took over from animal oils in domestic and commercial use. The Terra Nova operated from her home port of Dundee and afterwards St. John's, Newfoundland, when a sea-going career in the sealfishery during those times brought a hard way of life with many human losses and tragedies.
REVIEW: "This book is intended to be a rip-roaring yarn, and for the most part it succeeds...a worthwhile addition to the library..." -- Chesley W. Sanger, International Journal of Maritime History, Volume XIX, No. 1, June 2007. "Splendid reading...in the heroic nature of high latitude navigation." -- International Journal of Maritime History. "A richly illustrated book, beautifully crafted, a pleasure to own" -- Polar Record, A Journal of Arctic and Antarctic Research.
{
256pp,
215x280mm,
March 2006;
HB,
£30.00,
0955220807:9780955220807
, Richard Joseph Publishers
} |
 |
SUBMARINE BOOK
: An Illustrated History of the Attack Submarine
[Chuck Lawliss]
A concise, readable, and fully-illustrated account of how the modern submarine fleets came to be, from the very first underwater vessel that crossed the Thames in 1620, to the ultra-computerized nuclear submarine that functions as the strategic linchpin for most of today's advanced navies. Including a detailed portrait of life aboard a modern submarine, this fascinating book will appeal to any readers of naval or military history, and especially to the legions of submarine enthusiasts.
{
204pp,
155x230mm,
February 2002;
PB,
£11.50,
1580800785:9781580800785
, Burford Books
} |
 |
TALL SHIPS, 4TH EDITION
: The Fleet for the 21st Century
[Thad Koza]
This is the definitive full-colour guide to the international fleet of sailing ships. This newly revised fourth edition combines photographs and descriptions of more than 200 vessels, including the major class 'A' ships along with many class 'B' and 'C' vessels from around the world. Major photographs of each are supplemented by detailed images that range from figureheads and binnacles to flags and rigging. The text describes each vessel, its history and notable events under sail, along with its technical specifications. This unique guide is an ideal resource for everyone fascinated by tall ships and their history and traditions.
{
230pp,
300x230mm,
August 2006;
PB,
£16.99,
1594902364:9781594902369
/
HB,
£26.99,
1594902356:9781594902352
, Tide-Mark
} |
 |
THROUGH WATER, FIRE & ICE
: Schooner Nancy of the War of 1812
[Barry Gough]
The schooner Nancy, legendary vessel of Great Lakes and Canadian history, lived a thousand lives in a noted career that began in Detroit and ended in a fiery explosion in Nottawasaga River in the last year of the War of 1812. This dramatic, soundly researched narrative depicts the reality of the men who sailed her while fighting a gritty war. Carrying the war to the enemy in hazardous ways, they fought against a powerful American foe, using stealth and daring to maintain the besieged Canadian position in the last armed struggle for the heartland of North America. The loss of the Nancy inspired generations to regard her as a symbol of devotion to king and country.
{
213pp,
155x230mm,
February 2006;
PB,
£12.99,
1550025694:9781550025699
, Dundurn Press
} |
 |
WAY OF THE PIRATE
: Who's Who is Davy Jones' Locker
[Robert Downie]
A true treasure trove of maritime history. 'The Way of the Pirate' is a fascinating account of the men, women, kings and countries that aided, supported, hunted and condemned the most romantic of adventurers in maritime history. It contains a fascinating and full account of the the life and times as well as the distinction between pirates, buccaneers, and privateers. 'The Way of the Pirate' is certain to be a benchmark reference to this great era in maritime history.
{
253pp,
140x205mm,
August 2006;
PB,
£5.95,
1883283493:9781883283490
, Brick Tower Press
} |
 |
WOMEN & CHILDREN LAST
: The Burning of the Emigrant Ship Cospatrick
[Charles Clark]
A sea voyage in the nineteenth century was not for the faint-hearted. The hazards were many and accidents commonplace. Of the ways a ship might meet its end, destruction by fire was perhaps the most feared. Wooden sailing vessels were particularly vulnerable and without breathing apparatus it was next to impossible to fight a fire below decks. The period saw a number of catastrophic shipboard fires, but that involving the New Zealand-bound emigrant ship Cospatrick was certainly the most destructive. When she burned and sank off the coast of Southern Africa in 1874, nearly 500 people lost their lives. There was a desperate battle to quench the fire, a huge death toll as the vessel was being abandoned, and acts of cannibalism in the one lifeboat that remained afloat. This book is based on research carried out in Britain, New Zealand and Australia. While it relates the story of the Cospatrick and the nightmare survival of only three people, it also looks at the larger picture of safety at sea.
{
174pp,
170x240mm,
February 2006;
PB,
£15.99,
1877372145:9781877372148
, University of Otago Press
} |
 |
APOLLO 11
: First Men on the Moon
Priced as an impulse buy item, this book packs into its pages a wealth of information about man’s first landing on the moon, including 48 pages of colour images from the mission. This highly informative book has been put together by the award winning team who brought you the 'NASA Mission Reports' series of books. This book has been chosen by the IMAX Corporation to be a part of the marketing plans for Tom Hanks’ new movie 'Magnificent Desolation' premiering in North American IMAX theatres in September 2005.
{
96pp,
105x175mm,
September 2005;
PB,
£6.95,
1894959272:9781894959278
, Apogee Books
} |
 |
DEEP SPACE
[Stephen Whitfield]
For as long as mankind has possessed a sense of wonder, astronomy has been practised in one form or another. It can be thought of as having graduated to the status of a true science at the point in history when it became forever separated from astrology. Clearly they were not of the same mould; astronomy was hard to do; astrology was merely hard to swallow. The next significant change came in the early 20th century. Men and women of science felt it was no longer sufficient to simply catalogue the visual characteristics of the stars and other heavenly bodies; the desire to understand their physical makeup, behaviour and creation gave us the study of astrophysics. As the name suggests, this is the physics of astronomical bodies and the space they inhabit. During the second half of the 20th century interest turned also to the other eight planets of our solar system, spawning several new disciplines relating to Planetology, the formation of the solar system, and the possibility of past or present extraterrestrial life. Every decade of the last century brought ever more numerous and fascinating discoveries. It was not until 1930 that Pluto, the ninth planet, was discovered. Only as late as 1978 was it discovered that Pluto possessed a moon. And now, in late 2005, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has given astronomers evidence that Pluto may have not one, but three moons. In recent decades much interest has also been given to the far reaches of the universe -- far stars; other galaxies, some old, some still forming; and even the earliest detectable galaxies of the universe, at the very limits of our ability to probe. Each field of space study requires its own special tools and its own expertise. The many programs that come loosely under the headings of astronomy and space exploration are as varied and rewarding as the fascinating discoveries that they have made. To the uninformed, the exploration of deep space may seem esoteric and unexciting, but in truth the wonder and the beauty of deep space outshine almost anything that Earth and man can offer. The time when people can go and explore deep space in person is still well into the future. Until then, we shall continue to do as we have done for the past 40 years, sending unmanned spacecraft and satellites as our proxies and ambassadors to the universe. This book examines deep space exploration missions, past, present and future, and their results.
{
96pp,
105x175mm,
February 2006;
PB,
£6.95,
1894959299:9781894959292
, Apogee Books
} |
 |
HUBBLE
: Space Telescope
[Steve Whitfield]
The dazzling vistas that the Hubble Space Telescope has recorded since its launch in 1990 are presented, along with explanations of what exactly Hubble has seen during it's years in orbit. It tells the complete Hubble story -- from the program's shaky start to the extraordinary success that followed, inspiring bigger and better successors in the years to follow. Line drawings of its hardware offer a supplementary understanding of Hubble's technological development.
{
96pp,
105x175mm,
September 2006;
PB,
£6.95,
1894959388:9781894959384
, Apogee Books
} |
 |
LAUNCH VEHICLES
: Heritage of the Space Race
[Michael Lennick]
Space junkies and armchair astronauts are provided with comprehensive, handy references for a variety of space-related missions, vehicles, and concepts in this pocket-sized series. Compiled with the co-operation of NASA, each topic-specific reference features relevant statistics, photographs, and the stories behind each project. Books on manned missions include crew photographs, information on patches and equipment, and flight statistics such as time in space, distance travelled, and mission objectives. Photographs and statistics for launch vehicles, orbiters, probes, and experimental equipment are featured in each equipment-specific reference. Covering such design elements as propellants, tanks, engines, and payloads, this detailed look at the mechanism that gets it all started describes 259 types of launch vehicles developed by China, the European Space Agency, Japan, Russia, and the United States. Learn how these most complex and awe inspiring machines actually work and why they call anything that is difficult to achieve "Rocket Science".
{
96pp,
105x175mm,
February 2006;
PB,
£6.95,
1894959280:9781894959285
, Apogee Books
} |
 |
MARS
[Robert Godwin]
If you always thought that it was Giovanni Schiaparelli who first coined the phrase 'Canali' pertaining to the straight lines he appeared to observe on Mars you’d be wrong. In 1858 an astronomer working at the Vatican observatory named father Pietro Angelo Secchi took it upon himself to create his own drawings of Mars. The red planet was now nearing a close approach to earth and the powerful Vatican telescope was capable of resolving detail previously invisible to most astronomers. Secchi thought he saw a series of straight lines on the Martian surface so he made an innocuous notation in his notes. His sketches and articles were published in 1859 in which he referred several times to 'Canale Atlantico' or 'Canale Ceruleo'. His regrettable choice of words would not have an impact for another eight years. This volume tells not only of people and places that have influenced mankind’s relationship with the enigmatic red planet, but it also shows you the colour drawings that Secchi made, which were provided to us directly by the Vatican itself. Along with many other interesting stories, drawings and photographs this book will be a prize for both the novice or ardent student of Mars.
{
96pp,
105x175mm,
February 2006;
PB,
£6.95,
1894959264:9781894959261
, Apogee Books
} |
 |
PROJECT APOLLO
: Exploring the Moon
[Robert Godwin]
Facts and images for Apollo missions 12 to 17 are covered in this concise guide to the program's essentials, mission objectives, dates, flight plans, astronauts, space suits, and vehicles -- for collectors, educators, space enthusiasts, and those just discovering the history of the space program.
{
96pp,
105x175mm,
September 2006;
PB,
£6.95,
189495937X:9781894959377
, Apogee Books
} |
 |
PROJECT APOLLO
: The Test Program
[Robert Godwin]
The compact and concise design of this guide to the Apollo missions belies its enormous content, with pertinent facts and colour images for each mission -- from Apollo 1 to Apollo 10. Providing an overall picture of the Apollo program, this guide includes sections on astronauts, mission patches, launch vehicles, command vehicles, landing vehicles, launch dates, mission objectives, flight plans, space suits, life support systems, and triump |
