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1	With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa more books like this by Eugene B Sledge add to wishlist This World War II memoir by a former U. S. Marine is highly regarded by historians and former soldiers alike for its veracity and style. Sledge recounts his experiences in the Pacific campaigns, especially the (very bloody) landings on Peleliu and Okinawa. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24!
2	In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex more books like this by Nathaniel Philbrick add to wishlist The epic true-life story of one of the most notorious maritime disasters of the 19th century which was the inspiration for Herman Melville's classic novel "Moby Dick". The author uses a hitherto unknown diary of one of the survivors discovered in an attic in Connecticut in spring 1998 to tell the tale. The sinking of the whaleship Essex by an ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters more books like this by Captain Chesley B Sullenberger, Chesley B Sullenberger, Jeffrey Zaslow add to wishlist On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed one of the most remarkable emergency landings in history when Captain Chelsley 'Sully' Sullenberger skillfully glided US Airways Flight 1549 onto the surface of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew aboard. His cool actions not only averted tragedy but made him a hero and an ... see all copies from £10.59! new only from £10.59! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Stick and rudder, an explanation of the art of flying more books like this by Wolfgang Langewiesche, Leighton Holden Collins add to wishlist What's in "Stick and Rudder": the invisible secret of all heavier-than-air flight - the Angle of Attack, what it is, and why it can't be seen. How lift is made, and what the pilot has to do with it; why airplanes stall; how do you know you're about to stall? The landing approach. How the pilot's eye functions in judging the approach. The visual ... see all copies from £9.60! new only from £10.69!
5	How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step by Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot more books like this by John Muir add to wishlist First published in 1969, this classic manual of automotive repair equips VW owners with the knowledge to handle every situation they will come across with any air-cooled Volkswagen built through 1978, including Bugs, Karmann Ghis, vans, and campers. With easy-to-understand, fun-to-read information- for novice and veteran mechanics alike-anecdotal ... see all copies from £7.94! new only from £12.25! \| first editions
6	Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well more books like this by David Hough add to wishlist ""Proficient Motorcycling" is hands down the best and most complete book ever written on how to ride a motorcycle safely and efficiently."--Fred Rau, Senior Editor, "Motorcycle Consumer News." 100 photos, some in color. see all copies from £10.04! new only from £11.25!
7	Driving Like Crazy: Thirty Years of Vehicular Hellbending, Celebrating America the Way It's Supposed to Be--With an Oil Well in Every Backyard, a Cadillac Escalade in Every Carport, and the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Mowing Our Lawn more books like this by P J O'Rourke add to wishlist A collection spanning thirty years, chronicling famed humorist and gearhead P. J. O'Rourke's love affair with the automobile from mid-twentieth century to now from heyday to sickbay. see all copies from £9.11! new only from £9.11! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach more books like this by Jack Erjavec add to wishlist The leading authority on service and repair procedures for contemporary automobiles remains the most technically comprehensive on the market! The fourth edition of Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach has been updated to reflect the most recent technological developments in the industry, featuring state-of-the-art coverage of hybrid vehicles ... see all copies from £2.05! new only from £19.01! \| first editions
9	Ford Fuel Injection & Electronic Engine Control: How to Understand, Service and Modify, 1988-1993 more books like this by Charles O Probst add to wishlist AT LAST! The authoritative, hands-on book for Ford EEC-IV Engine Control Systems. More than 16 million Ford cars and trucks are covered by this book. Author Charles Probst worked with Ford engineers, trainers and technicians to bring you expert advice and inside information. His comprehensive troubleshooting, service procedures and tips will help ... see all copies from £15.81! new only from £15.81!
10	Total Control: High Performance Street Riding Techniques more books like this by Lee Parks, Darwin Holmstrom (Foreword by) add to wishlist Today's super high-performance bikes are the most potent vehicles ever sold to the public and they demand advanced riding skills. This is the perfect book for riders who want to take their street riding skills to a higher level. Total Control explains the ins and outs of high-performance street riding. Lee Parks, one of the most accomplished ... see all copies from £13.62! new only from £13.62!
11 view cover	Modern Automotive Technology more books like this by James E Duffy add to wishlist Modern Automotive Technology details the construction, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of late-model automobiles and light trucks. This comprehensive text uses a building block approach that starts with the fundamental principles of system operation and progresses gradually to complex diagnostic and service procedures. Short sentences, ... see all copies from £6.33! new only from £10.60!
12 view cover	West with the Night more books like this by Beryl Markham add to wishlist In this moving autobiography, Beryl Markham describes growing up in East Africa with her horse-breeder father, who taught her to care for and train the animals for racing. In her 20s, Markham discovered flying, and worked as an airborne deliverer of supplies and mail. In 1936, she became the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £6.29! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	The Machine That Changed the World: The Story of Lean Production-- Toyota's Secret Weapon in the Global Car Wars That Is Now Revolutionizing World Industry more books like this by James P Womack, Daniel T Jones, Daniel Roos add to wishlist Based on MITUs $5 million, five-year study on the future of the automobile, three directors of research deliver a groundbreaking analysis of the worldwide move from mass production to lean production. see all copies from £8.47! new only from £9.35!
14 view cover	Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival more books like this by Dean King add to wishlist At the end of the War of 1812, Captain James Riley and his ship the Commerce went aground on the coast of Africa, and he and his shipmates were captured as slaves. After two months, they managed to find a way out, but during that brief time they were subjected to almost unbearable abuse as they desperately tried to stay alive. Based on accounts ... see all copies from £4.96! new only from £7.79! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	DK Big Book of Trains more books like this by Christine Heap, Publishing Dk add to wishlist Describes the locomotives, cars, tunnels, stations, and functions of such trains as freight trains, channel tunnel trains, bullet trains, mountain trains, and snow trains. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £9.04!
16 view cover	World Cruising Routes more books like this by Jimmy Cornell add to wishlist World Cruising Routes is a comprehensive guide to nearly 500 sailing routes throughout the world, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It contains essential information on winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather as well as valuable suggestions concerning optimum times for individual routes. The second edition of this ... see all copies from £12.15! new only from £28.33! \| first editions
17	Drive Right more books like this by M Johnson add to wishlist see all copies from £5.61! new only from £8.72! \| first editions
18 view cover	Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25a more books like this by Federal Aviation Administration add to wishlist Used extensively as a reference source for the FAA Knowledge Exams, this resource includes basic knowledge that is essential for all pilots, from beginning students to those pursuing advanced pilot certificates. This updated guide covers a wide array of fundamental subjects, including principles of flight, aircraft and engine structures, charts ... see all copies from £13.46! new only from £13.46!
19 view cover	Sailing for Dummies more books like this by J J Isler, Peter Isler add to wishlist Interested in learning to sail but feel like you're navigating in murky waters? "Sailing for Dummies, Second Edition" introduces the basics of sailing, looks at the different types of sailboats and their basic parts, and teaches you everything you need to know before you leave the dock. In "Sailing for Dummies, Second Edition", two U.S. sailing ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £9.94! \| first editions
20	Private Pilot Manual more books like this by Jeppesen Sanderson add to wishlist see all copies from £5.61! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
21 view cover	Boatbuilding Manual more books like this by Robert M Steward add to wishlist One of the most widely read texts on the subject, "Boatbuilding Manual" has been used for years as a standard reference at both boatbuilding and design schools. This fourth edition emphasizes traditional wooden construction but also surveys plywood, wood-epoxy, fiberglass, steel, aluminum, and other boatbuilding methods. The chapters on ... see all copies from £5.84! new only from £14.71! \| first editions
22 view cover	Uncommon Carriers more books like this by John McPhee add to wishlist McPhee, in prose distinguished by its warm humor, keen insight, and rich sense of human character, looks at the people who drive trucks, captain ships, pilot towboats, drive coal trains, and carry lobsters through the air: people who work in freight transportation. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £6.43! \| signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	Last Train to Paradise: Henry Flagler and the Spectacular Rise and Fall of the Railroad That Crossed an Ocean more books like this by Les Standiford add to wishlist LAST TRAIN TO PARADISE recounts the perilous undertaking begun in 1904, when billionaire Henry Flagler imagined a railroad connecting Florida and Key West. The railroad was built--and then, 22 years after its completion, the train tracks were swept away by a hurricane. Here Strandiford reveals the untold story of the many who toiled to complete ... see all copies from £5.84! new only from £6.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach more books like this by Cengel add to wishlist A self instructive text for thermodynamics. This is the second edition of the title which can be supplemented by a solutions manual, OHT's and an IBM disk. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £89.39! \| first editions
25 view cover	Motocross Racers: 30 Years of Legendary Dirt Bikes more books like this by Ray Ryan, Bill Forsyth (Photographer), Jeremy Holland (Photographer) add to wishlist A history of 30 years of dirt bikes. see all copies from £6.81! new only from £23.05! \| first editions

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