Concorde: The Thrilling Account of History’s Most Extraordinary Airliner by Mike Bannister
49.99 AUD
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The definitive account of the rise and fall of the the iconic Concorde plane from British Airways' former Chief Concorde Pilot.October 24th 2023 will mark 20 years since Concorde disappeared from our skies. Yet still Mike Bannister, the last Concorde Chief Pilot, faces the same questions-- Why is she no ...Show more
The World's Fastest Indian by Roger Donaldson
55.00 AUD
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The real Burt Munro, inventor of the world's fastest Indian motorcycle, in his own words.A fascinating collection of Burt Munro memorabilia including photos from his family album, newspaper clippings, and interviews with Burt himself, this book reveals the real Burt Munro - the man behind the movie. Rog ...Show more
Motorcycles We Loved in the 1970s by PHIL WEST
38.99 AUD
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Everyone's favourite motorcycles of the 1970s in this lavishly illustrated little book. The 1970s was a rich, exciting and, for today's fifty and sixty-somethings, a formative and nostalgia-rich period of motorcycling in Britain. In bikes it was an era that saw a passing of the baton from British to Jap ...Show more
Train Stations of the World: From Spectacular Metropolises to Provincial Towns by MARTIN WELTNER
75.00 AUD
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First book to provide a historical overview and stunning photography of train stations on five continents. A lot has happened in the world of railroads since the first train station opened in Darlington, northern England, almost 200 years ago. Today's railroad station buildings are as wonderfully divers ...Show more
Flight: The Complete History of Aviation by R. G. Grant
59.99 AUD
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An expanded and updated edition of the history of aviationDiscover the enthralling story of how we took to the skies, in this journey through over 100 years of airborne innovation and adventure. From the Wright brothers' first powered flight to Concorde's final voyage, Flight takes you sky-high, swoopin ...Show more
The Story of the Car: The Definitive History of Automobiles by DK
39.99 AUD
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Charting over a century of progress - from horseless carriages to driverless vehicles - this is a stunning visual celebration of the motorcar and the romance of the open road. Beginning with the birth of the internal combustion engine, The Story of the Car explores how this once rare and luxurious statu ...Show more
The Car Book: The Definitive Visual History by DK
39.99 AUD
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A new edition of the definitive visual history of the automobile, profiling over 2,000 models, from the earliest "horseless carriage" to the modern supercar. A lavishly illustrated history of the automobile - the marques, the machines, and the magic. From the first motor cars to today's supercars and en ...Show more
Holden our own: The Holden Family's Story by William James Holden
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Take a drive down memory lane … A small leather goods and harness-making shop in England became a fledgling horse-drawn carriage and coach-building business in colonial South Australia. It then morphed into Holden, a multinational company and a much-loved Australian icon. Holden endured through overwhel ...Show more
The Passion for Holden: Commemorative Edition: A Celebration of the Australian Icon 1856-2020 by Joel Wakely
39.99 AUD
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To mark the manufacture of the very last Australian Holdens in 2017, Joel Wakely gathered together dozens of fascinating stories about many of the models Holden have produced since 1948. Joel tells the whole story of Holden, from the saddlery set up by J. A. Holden in the 1850s, to Henry Holdens car bod ...Show more
How to Sail - Essential Skills and Professional Tips by Twain Braden
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How to Sail outlines basic sailing techniques for both the beginner and experienced sailor. Whatever your level of ability, this book is packed with useful hints and essential tips that will make sailing a safe, rewarding and enjoyable experience. Useful tip boxes and clear line illustrations help bri ...Show more
Greatest British Railway Journeys (PB) by Michael Portillo
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It is now over a decade since the much-loved Great British Railway Journeys series set off on its incredible run discovering the cultural, social and engineering landscape of the United Kingdom through the prism of George Bradshaw's Handbook to rail travel. Veteran politician and ex cabinet minister Mic ...Show more
Trains and Railways of Australia by Jim Powe
49.95 AUD
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Jim Powe has released his exclusive and unique photographic collection of Australian railways from the 1940s to the present day. There are over 300 pages and many colour photographs. Organised into states, each section includes an introduction, with images captioned in detail.