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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenanceby Robert M. Pirsig
HarperCollins 2009; US$ 10.99Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, this modern epic became an instant bestseller upon publication in 1974, transforming a generation and continuing to inspire millions. This 25th Anniversary Quill Edition features a new introduction by the author; important typographical changes; and a Reader's Guide that includes discussion topics, an interview with the author, and letters and documents detailing how this extraordinary book came to be. A narration of a summer motorcycle trip undertaken by a father and his son, the book becomes a personal and philosophical odyssey into fundamental questions of how to live. The narrator's relationship with his son leads to a powerful self-reckoning; the craft of motorcycle... more...
Vipers in the Storm: Diary of a Gulf War Fighter Pilotby Keith Rosenkranz
McGraw-Hill 2002; US$ 19.95During Operation Desert Storm, Captain Keith Rosenkranz piloted his F-16 "Viper" in 30 combat missions. Here he recounts these experiences in searing, "you-are-there" detail, giving readers one of the most riveting depictions ever written of man and machine at war. more...
Practical Aviation Lawby J. Scott Hamilton
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. 2011; US$ 34.95An invaluable reference for aviation managers, pilots, mechanics, aircraft owners, air traffic controllers, air safety investigators, or others involved in aviation as a profession or hobby, this guide provides readers with basic legal knowledge in relation to aviation. Using clear and accessible language to provide a succinct foundation to a complex field of law, this reference offers advice on how to avoid common legal pitfalls, and helps readers recognize when they need to call a lawyer. With a conversational tone and frequent examples, the fifth edition has been updated and expanded to reflect statutory and regulatory changes, particularly those from the FAA. more...
Fatal Treasureby Jedwin Smith
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 16.95"In real life-especially off the Florida coast-things can have fatal consequences. Fatal Treasure is a truly compelling read." -Aphrodite Jones, New York Times bestselling author of Cruel Sacrifice and All She Wanted In 1622, hundreds of people lost their lives to the curse of the Spanish galleon Atocha-and they would not be the last. Fatal Treasure combines the rousing adventure of Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea with the compelling characters and local color of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. It tells the powerful true story of the relentless quest to find the Atocha and reclaim her priceless treasures from the sea. You'll follow Mel Fisher, his family, and their intrepid team of treasure hunters as they dive beneath the treacherous... more...
Maritime Heritage of Great Britainby Linda Lee; Laurie Jonas
Heritage Trail Publications Ltd 2004; US$ 11.99Historical tour of the Maritime Heritage sites in Great Britain more...
How to Repair Briggs and Stratton Enginesby Paul Stephen Dempsey
McGraw-Hill 2007; US$ 22.00Learn the Latest Money-Saving Techniques for Troubleshootingand Repairing Any Briggs & Stratton Engine, New or Old! /p> Turn to the Fourth Edition of How to Repair Briggs & Stratton Engines for expert guidance on completing any Briggs & Stratton maintenance and repair job quickly and easily. This money-saving resource now includes the latest information on overhead valves (OHV), carburetion advances, new muffler designs, and cutting-edge alternators. Filled with proven techniques for fixing both brand-new and older model Briggs & Stratton engines, the Fourth Edition of this hands-on reference covers everything from ignition, fuel, and charging systems…to starters and engine mechanics. You will find step-by-step instructions for... more...
Space Systems Failuresby David M. Harland; Ralph Lorenz
Springer 2005; US$ 44.95Few endeavors are as technologically demanding as the design and operation of rockets and robotic spacecraft. A deep space mission is a lengthy sequence of critical events, all of which must be achieved, either in a straightforward manner or by a work around. For example, the Cassini-Huygens mission must survive in space for seven years, flying a precise course, simply to reach its target, Saturn. It could all too easily suffer an irrecoverable failure at any stage. In fact, throughout the "Space Age" a range of systems failures has frustrated missions. These have included total booster malfunction, by rocket upper stages failing to ignite or misfiring, by being stranded in parking orbit around the Earth, by being sent on the wrong... more...
Potential Flows of Viscous and Viscoelastic Liquidsby Daniel Joseph; Toshio Funada; Jing Wang
Cambridge University Press 2007; US$ 114.00This book illustrates how potential flows enter into all problems of fluid mechanics. more...
The Limits of Expertiseby R. Key Dismukes; Benjamin A. Berman; Loukia D. Loukopoulos
Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2007; US$ 39.95The Limits of Expertise reports a study of the 19 major U.S. airline accidents from 1991-2000 in which the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found crew error to be a causal factor. Each accident is reported in a separate chapter that examines events and crew actions and explores the cognitive processes in play at each step. more...
Shipping Innovationby N. Wijnolst; T. Wergeland
IOS Press 2008; US$ 217.00Covers the multifaceted aspects of global shipping and its everlasting innovation dynamics. This book includes contributions on the mission-based design process of a Panamax containership and a roro vessel; sustainable shipping and innovation; and an innovation case-study on the revolutionary design of a ballast-free ship. more...









