50 Magnificent Years of Bathurst by V8X
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It used to be said that Australian motor sport only had one real race a year and all the rest was just practice. That race of course was the Bathurst 1000 (or the Bathurst 500 in the days of imperial measure). The 2012 event marked the 50th year of Australia's Great Race at Mount Panorama. While it woul ...Show more
Cockpit Confidential: Questions, Answers, and Reflections on Air Travel by Patrick Smith
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For millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even fearful experience. Patrick Smith, airline pilot and author of the web's popular Ask the Pilot feature, separates the fact from fallacy and tells you everything you need to know... -How planes fly, and a revealing look at t ...Show more
Mercedes by Hartmut Lehbrink
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Category: TRANSPORT | Reading Level: very good
In the galaxy of automobile makers, the star in Stuttgart shines brightly. Arising from the accumulation of technology, design, and sports, a firm was created in 1886 whose economic force has made it a player of international significance.The concise and compelling texts shed light on manifold aspects o ...Show more
Mini: The True and Secret History of the Making of a Motor Car by Simon Garfield
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In May 1959, the first Mini was produced on an assembly line at Cowley, near Oxford. It would take a team of supremely talented designers, draftsmen, engineers and production-line workers to build a car that was unique in appearance and construction. They would clash frequently over an uncomfortable and ...Show more
Taking to the Skies by Jim Eames
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So how do you test drive a Jumbo? And why did a civil aviation director once taxi a plane down Perth's main street to attend a ball? From the ridiculous to the downright dangerous, the story of Australian aviation is full of tales of adventure and nation building. It is also a story about tragedy and ec ...Show more
BBC Sport World Formula 1 Records by Bruce Jones
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BBC Sport World Formula One Records Third Edition, fully revised and updated to include the conclusion of the fascinating 2012 season, is the latest in Carlton Books' million-selling World Records series. Focusing exclusively on the world of Formula One, the biggest and most glamorous of all motor sport ...Show more
Top Gear Official Annual: 2014 by BBC
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Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond return in the Official Top Gear Annual 2014 - the perfect stocking filler for young petrol-heads! Find out what the presenters' ultimate cars would be, make your own papier mache caravan pinata to destroy, learn how to draw supercars and track down Jeremy, ...Show more
Ultimate Harley Davidson by Hugo Wilson
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Celebrate 110 years of Harley Davidson with this definitive guide. "Ultimate Harley-Davidson" showcases the bikes and the success story of the greatest American marque in motorcycling history, from the rolling out of its first model from a backyard shed to the world-class company that it is today. Spann ...Show more
The Aircraft Book (Definitive Visual History) by Philip Whiteman
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Category: TRANSPORT | Series: The Definitive Visual History
An action-packed ride through the history of aircraft The Aircraft Bookis all about the men, machines, and landmark technology behind the most iconic aircraft from the Supermarine Spitfire to the Concorde. Featuring over 1,000 of the greatest military and commercial aircraft in the world, this is an ama ...Show more
My Cool Caravan - An Inspirational Guide to Retro-style Caravans by Jane Field-Lewis; Chris Haddon
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A weekend away in a stylish caravan provides the perfect antidote to 21st-century living, and more and more people are now breathing fresh "retro" vibes into the humble recreational vehicle. Old-style campers also tap into the nostalgia/retro market and the desire for a simpler lifestyle. My Cool Carava ...Show more