Transport


72605 FLY NOW! A Colorful Story of Flight from Hot Air Balloon to the 777 ‘World


Liner’ by Joanne Gernstein London As early as 1914, the first scheduled airline carried passengers across Tampa Bay Florida, a small but critical step towards a huge international industry employing thousands of people and transporting billions. The social, economic and political impact has grown as geographical obstacles cease to exist. Now, through the medium of these marvellous posters, and photos of artefacts ranging from the smallest baggage label to the massive nose section of a Boeing 747, readers will be able to re-live the


compelling story of air travel. 192 paperback pages with dozens of rare and dramatic


aeronautical posters in colour and b/w.


£9.99 NOW £4


73422 BATTLE FOR THE NORTH: The Tay and Forth Bridges and the 19th Century Railway Wars


by Charles McKean In 1879, the first Tay Bridge collapsed into the sea, drowning 72 people who were travelling by train to Dundee. The Caledonian’s west coast route from London to Aberdeen could only be matched on the east coast if the huge


estuaries of the Tay and Forth were bridged. The author offers new conclusions about the bridge’s collapse and follows the rise and fall of the career of engineer Thomas Bouch. He tells how these largest bridges in the world eventually became a reality, costing four million pounds and constructed by over 5000 men, and that they were unprecedented in terms of scale and engineering. The epic tale follows the railway battle for Scotland from 1845 and the entrepreneurs, poets, town councillors, briggers and rivet boys. 390pp in paperback with b/w illus.


£9.99 NOW £4.50


73613 DIESEL TUGS: A Colour Portfolio


by David L. Williams and Richard de Kerbrech


The super pictures in this book are a record of British shipping and UK port life in its heyday - a veritable


trip down memory lane. They reveal the harbours and docklands during a period of transition, an early manifestation of the massive changes that have inexorably altered the UK port scene for ever. Many of the scenes recorded no longer exist or have been developed beyond recognition as modern maps of the great tidal rivers of the UK will show. Preceding each caption or group of captions is a block of technical and date information relating to the named and featured tug or tugs. It provides: the tug’s name, month and year built, the owners, the vital statistics such as tonnage, length and beam in feet and inches with equivalent metric values, the builders and shipyard location, engine installation, engine builders and, where known, the horsepower output. 80 pages 24.5cm x 19.5cm in glorious colour with list of abbreviations. £14.99 NOW £6


73773 DOUGLAS DC-3 DAKOTA OWNERS’


WORKSHOP MANUAL by Paul and Louise Blackah 1935 Onwards (All Marks) An Insight into Owning, Flying, and Maintaining the Revolutionary American Transport Aircraft. Here is a book by an aircraft restoration expert and an airplane enthusiast


that will appeal to all lovers of flight. More than six decades after the last DC-3 rolled off the Douglas production line, hundreds of Daks are still earning their keep around the world, flying passengers and cargo. This plane revolutionised air transport in the 1930s and 40s. Its success with the airline industry led to massive orders from the US military, and more than 10,000 DC- 3s were built as military transports in World War II. Tough, reliable and easy to operate, it played a crucial role in the war. General Dwight D. Eisenhower is said to have remarked that four things won World War II: the bazooka, the Jeep, the atom bomb and the C-47 (as the Americans called the DC-3). Here the Dak’s rugged anatomy is examined in detail. Its design, development and operational history are explained, and unique insights into the operation of the aircraft are revealed by owners, aircrew and ground engineers. 160 pages 28cm x 21cm very lavishly illustrated in colour and b/w with diagrams and four appendices: RAF Dakota Squadrons, Restored Dakotas, Glossary and Abbreviations and Useful Addresses.


£18.99 NOW £8


73627 OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM US ARMY: Abrams,


Bradley and Stryker by Andy Renshaw and Ryan Harden


The 2003 invasion of Iraq was led by the United States, alongside the United Kingdom and smaller contingents from Australia, Denmark and Poland. The reasons for such a massive step were to ‘disarm Iraq of


weapons of mass destruction (WMD), to end Saddam Hussein’s support for terrorism and to free the Iraqi


people’. This book, as well as providing an exciting, running history of that invasion, including the post-war efforts to initiate a period of stability and rebuilding, seeks to represent three of the US Army’s main fighting vehicles involved in the conflict: the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank, and the M2 Bradley and Stryker Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Here, in incredible detail is a background to each type of tank, both action and ‘walk- around’ reference photography and a full model build of a representative ‘Iraqi freedom’ vehicle detailing tools, techniques and accessories. There is also a section on improvised explosive devices and the mayhem and destruction they caused to every type of US tank, together with a comprehensive list of kits necessary to build 1:35 models of the vehicles.


128 paperback


pages 30cm by 21cm lavishly illustrated in colour with glossary and two appendices: IED’s An Overview and Kitography.


£19.99 NOW £6


71348 WARSHIP FIGUREHEADS OF PORTSMOUTH


by David Pulvertast and Kevin Dean The National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth has the biggest collection of British warship figureheads on display in the world. They were carved for the bows of British fighting ships from the early 16th century until the start of the 20th, formalising the ancient tradition of seafarers in earlier times. Warship names were selected within the Admiralty and it was then the task of the figurehead carver to submit a design that represented the name to the satisfaction of the Navy Board. Two are still attached to the bows of their ships - the wooden HMS Victory (1765) and iron-clad HMS Warrior (1860). Pencil drawings, photos, watercolours. 120pp in large softback.


! £25 NOW £6


71407 UNDERGROUND TO EVERYWHERE: London’s Underground Railway in the Life of


the Capital by Stephen Halliday The author celebrates the vision and determination of the Victorian pioneers who conceived a truly revolutionary transport system and the dense network of tunnels, chambers, sewers and shafts beneath our feet. It records the scandals, the disappointments and the disasters that have punctuated the story and the careers of the gifted, dedicated and sometimes corrupt individuals who shaped its history. Readers who gasp at some of the contemporary depictions of the traffic, for instance in Gustave Doré’s horrifying picture of Ludgate Hill in 1872 - will find themselves eternally grateful to the creators of this boon to the modern city. 234 paperback pages with many illustrations in colour and b/ w, chronology. £14.99 NOW £6


71448 CARAVANNING HANDBOOK: Second Edition by John Wickersham


A big glossy colour handbook published by Haynes the experts, on buying, owning and enjoying your caravan. 17 chapters cover topics relating to towing vehicles, suitable sites, construction, care and maintenance, pitching procedures, accessory items, using an awning, advice on gas, electricity and water supply systems, servicing and storage recommendations. Packed with colour photos, 336pp in softback. £12.99 NOW £2


71655 AA 3-IN-1 EMERGENCY BEACON The AA 3-in-1 Emergency Beacon is multi functional and boasts the following functions: 360 Degrees Flashing Beacon: The high intensity flashing red LEDs allow other drivers to see the beacon from a distance up to 500 yeards in all directions Flashlight. The torch is also weather proof under normal usage and has a magnetic base, allowing for hands free operations in the event of an emergency. 60 degrees flashing beacon, high intensity LED flash light, seatbelt cutter, emergency glass hammer, magnetic base for hands free use, weather proof and batteries are included. With something for every emergency situation, this is a completely essential accessory to keep anywhere near. 2 AA batteries are included. £12.99 NOW £6


73166 LOCOMOTIVES IN DETAIL 5: Riddles


Class 6/7 Standard Pacifics by David Clarke In 1948, the newly formed British Railways set up a team under R. A. ‘Robin’ Riddles to design and build a range of ‘standard’ steam locomotives for the unified railway network. The design of the BR Standard classes was intended to take the best practice, not only from the previous companies but also from abroad. The 55 Class 7 ‘Britannia’ Pacifics were the first of the Standard classes to be built and gave sterling service throughout the network in the 1950s and 1960s. The Class 6 ‘Clans’ were a later development, sharing many components, but only ten were produced out of the original order for 25 locomotives. Includes a brief class history, together with information on detail differences such as colour and livery and a comprehensive selection of 4mm scale drawings. 96 pages 25.5cm x 19cm, photos in colour and line drawings. £16.99 NOW £6.50


73165 LOCOMOTIVES IN DETAIL 6: Maunsell 4-4-0


Schools Class by Peter Swift Bound to appeal to historians, modellers and anyone who cannot resist these monsters of the line, it records in detail the development history of what is widely considered to be the greatest locomotive design produced by Muansell. In fact, it was often regarded as the finest 4-


4-0 ever designed and produced in Britain and was the first of the 40-strong ‘Schools’ class that emerged from the southern Railway’s Eastleigh Works in 1930. Named after some of the great public schools - such as Westminster, Merchant Taylors, Harrow, Marlborough, Rugby, St Olaves and Blundells - the entire class was to survive until withdrawal during 1961-2. Covers colour and livery. 96 pages 25.5cm x 19cm full of photos in colour and b/w and 4mm scale drawings. £16.99 NOW £6.50


72037 CLASSIC CARS: How to Choose Your Dream Car by David Long


Did you know that Sir Alec Issigonis, who designed the Mini, failed his maths O level three times? Or that Douglas Bader, the famous fighter pilot, had his Alvia TE21 fitted with an extra large ashtray for his pipe? The author, who has driven more than 2,000 different cars ranging from a 19th century Renault to the latest hydrogen-powered BMW, explores the history, allure, affordability and pros and cons of 50 classic cars from the Austin Seven to the Willys Jeep. Also looks at repairs, parts and maintenance. 176 pages with tempting photos in colour.


£19.99 NOW £4.75


71459 MY DAD’S CORTINA by Giles Chapman


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Many of us fondly remember the Ford Cortina which gave Dagenham its heyday. Covering the Mk I, II, III, IV and Cortina 80 packed with nostalgic colour pictures, production and sales figures and contemporary posters like Caine is Carter, police cars, cassette radios and much more paraphernalia. Ahh, the smell of vinyl seats! 120pp.


£8.99 NOW £2.50 TRAVEL AND PLACES


73062 TRAVELLER’S DAYBOOK: A Tour of the World in 366 Quotations by Fergus Fleming


Covering the whole calendar, these 366 journeys are by turn lyrical, witty, tragic and bizarre - but always entertaining. The book invites readers to cross ocean, desert, mountain and ice-cap in the company of the world’s greatest explorers, wanderers and writers


from Christopher Columbus’ apparent discovery of the West Indies in 1492 to Anton Chekhov’s journey through Siberia in the 19th century and on to Wilfred Thesiger’s wanderings in Arabia’s empty quarter in the 1940s. Each quoted extract is accompanied by a brief commentary that introduces the writer and establishes the context of the excerpt. There are both a wealth of exotic destinations and a many-hued patchwork of moods - ranging from the astonishment of the 17th century diarist John Evelyn on beholding the size of women’s shoes in Venice to the stoic courage of Captain Scott facing death at 40 degrees below, the exasperation of Dylan Thomas at finding himself in a ‘stiff- lipped, liverish, British Guest House in puking Abadan’ and the philosophical introspection of Fridtjof Nansen as he drifts in an interminable and rigid world of Arctic ice. Here you will also find such varied experiences as Napoleon’s travel tips to his niece, a flight over Germany with Hitler, and an ex-pat dinner in Morocco where human blood is served from the fridge by the pint. Maybe you should skip that last one. 478 pages illustrated in b/w. £25 NOW £7.50


73381 SNAKES WITH WINGS AND GOLD-DIGGING ANTS by Herodotus


Exiled from Halicarnassus, Herodotus (circa 490-415BC) undertook some of the many journeys described in his Histories. He is known as the ‘Father of History’, a title first given to him by Cicero. In Ancient Egypt, 415BC, Herodotus cannot believe his ears when Egyptians tell him of snakes that fly, bodies preserved in oil, and


a tame crocodile with bracelets on its feet. But even more strange sights and stories await him on his travels through the East - dog-headed men, tribes who squeak like bats, build houses of salt and never dream, mad kings, cannibals and ants that dig for gold in the desert sand. The other titles in the collection are Vessels of Silver and A Headless Corpse, The Dead are Buried in Honey, The Pillar of the Sky and Fish-Eaters and the Crystal Coffin. Penguin classic paperback, 118pp. £4.99 NOW £3


73668 A TRAVELLER’S LIFE by Eric Newby


George Eric Newby (1919-2006) was born near Hammersmith Bridge and began his life of travels with pram-rides down the dark streets of Barnes and the jungles of Harrods and progressed swiftly to solo excursions around the slums of Hammersmith, a navigation of the London sewer system and a bicycle ride to Italy! His love of travel and adventure was further nurtured by


wartime service. Captured in August 1942 during a raid on Sicily, he escaped and hid out in the Apennine hills, aided by a Slovenian woman, Wanda, who would later become his wife and travelling companion. He was eventually recaptured at the end of 1943 and described this time in his 1971 memoir Love and War in the Apennines. His best known work, the 1958 A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush, described an expedition to the Nuristan mountains of Afghanistan, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest travel books of all time, celebrated for its comedic moments as well as its description of a region barely known to Europeans. Newby published this compendium of travels and other events in his fascinating life in 1982, and we are offering here the 2010 paperback edition. Here too is New York, Italy to Germany with the Gestapo, all over Asia, Africa, the Middle East and even his reluctant involvement in a tiger shoot near Hyderabad in 1963. With all his hallmark infectious enthusiasm and wit. Photos, 343pp.


£8.99 NOW £4.50


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72105 AGAINST THE FLOW by Tom Fort


Subtitled ‘Wading Through Eastern Europe’, it was 20 years ago that Tom Fort drove his little red car onto the ferry at Felixstowe. The old order that has held Eastern Europe in its grip for half a century has gone, and no one yet knew what the new order would be. Politically, spiritually, economically, everything was changing at a speed that people found hard to


comprehend. What hadn’t changed were the landscapes and the rivers that flowed out of the mountains of Poland, Slovakia and Romania, and across the plains of Bohemia and Hungary. The EU and NATO opened their arms to former Eastern Bloc countries and young people flooded West in search of work and prosperity. As the human tide flowed and then ebbed, Tom wondered what had happened to the places he remembered so well, and to the friends he had made all those years before. Starting this time on the bus from London to Krakow, Tom retraces his steps of 20 years before, wandering the rivers and streams again with a fishing rod and a pair of waders. 306pp in paperback. £8.99 NOW £3.50


73789 OCEAN BOULEVARD by David Baboulene


David Baboulene runs away to sea in a cloud of romantic dust for the first of his globetrotting adventures. It takes him across the world and back, from New Orleans and Houston, Barbados and Jamaica, through the Panama Canal to Sydney and Melbourne then back across the Pacific, through the Gilbert and Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and the Azores,


to a triumphant homecoming in Liverpool. Despite the laughs, the real journey in this strangely moving tale takes David from boy to man and here are his tall tales and youthful high jinks, hilarious tours such as the one in Barbados, and full of good old self-deprecating humour. 318pp in paperback. £8.99 NOW £3.50


73576 SMELL OF THE CONTINENT by Richard


Mullen and James Munson A charming, witty, diligently researched and eminently readable snowstorm of engaging letters, novels, magazine articles and biographies about the British discovery of Europe. In the summer of 1814, just a few months after the abdication of Napoleon, tourism as we know it began.


Over the next 100 years laden with carpets, desks, rubber baths and a generous portion of prejudice, the British set out en masse, to discover Europe. Historians Mullen and Munson draw on contemporary tales to reveal what it was about the Continent that so enticed and repelled our Victorian forebears. The resulting book is a fantastic glimpse of a time when the British public stopped expecting the world to be brought to them and ventured across the Channel to find it for themselves. ‘What a dreadful smell! It’s the smell of the continent, sir!’ 380pp with 24 pages of illustrations and cartoons and other line art. £7.99 NOW £4


73127 CRAZY RIVER by Richard Grant


No one travels like Richard Grant, and really no one should. Having narrowly escaped death at the hands of Mexican drug barons in the Sierra Madre, he now plunges with trademark recklessness into Africa, in an exhilarating and gripping descent through a previously unexplored river, the Malagarasi. Waylaid by thieves and whores, Grant travels by raft, dodging


bullets and crocodiles, hacking through swamps and succumbing to fever before finally emerging, bloody but


73175 TRAVELS OF THE ZEPHYR: An Interactive Journey Around the World by Caroline Mac Killian


Between 1923 and 1925, explorer James Mac Killian decided to set out to see the world. Travelling in his homemade hot-air balloon, the Zephyr, the goal of his expeditions was to visit people around the globe and to discover traditions that dated back to the dawn of time, including languages, foods, beliefs and rituals. Every place he explored - from Greenland to North America, from Brazil to Africa and from China to Russia - indeed, everything he witnessed has been chronicled in this fascinating record of his adventures. Here is the haka peruperu of the Maori warriors, a jerky dance employed to frighten away intruders. Here, too, are the terrifying tarantulas of Africa that are larger than a human hand and have venom that is sometimes strong enough to kill a human. Living underground, the tarantula symbolises the world of the dead and is consulted by sorcerers to help with their predictions. 51 tough pages 28cm x 27.5cm in colour, sepia/white and b/w, full of interactive devices such as antique and foreign maps that unfold, envelopes with letters, sketches and drawings.


£15.99 NOW £6


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