1,076円 Simon Hall went to sea in search of a way of life that he believed was glamorous, adventurous and disciplined, a life where smartly-uniformed men ran ships in a tightly organised manner. At this time the British fleet was still one of the largest in the world and the Red Ensign a common sight in ...

1,346円 Christopher Nicholson vividly describes the construction and history to the present day of some of the world’s most famous lighthouses in this classic book which has become the standard work on the subject. It brings the story of the rock lighthouse completely up-to-date – from the day the first ...

1,076円 Now that lighthouse automation has been completed, what of the service and dedication to duty that was unfailingly provided by keepers, their associates and their families? Last of the Line is an account of four generations of lightkeepers, the first being John Hall, the author's great-great-gran...

1,212円 We've been sending one another postcards for well over a century now - usually brief messages to our friends and family telling them about the weather on our holidays or where we're visiting next on our travels. A hundred years ago we sent postcards with more serious messages - important, persona...

1,491円 Want to use your bike more? Urban Bikers’ Tricks & Tips will helpーbecause its tips come from bicycle riders, both beginner and hard-core, from all over North America. Secrets you'll learn: • How to keep your helmet from messing up your hair. • How to lock to keep your bike from getting stolenーe...

1,485円 The Land Speed Record is a fascinating story of human endeavour – of man and machine battling time to be the fastest. Since 1898 many have dreamed of being the fastest on earth, first with electric, then steam, then petrol, moving forward to the jet car, and into the present and future with rocke...

1,800円 Eine Kulturgeschichte des Glücks auf zwei Rädern und einer genialen Technik Hans-Erhard Lessing erläutert und erzählt, wie das Fahrrad vor 200 Jahren weltweit eine nie gekannte Euphorie auslöste. Zum ersten Mal konnten sich alle individuell bewegen und sich das »Glück auf zwei Rädern « leisten. E...

662円 A mysterious woman riding across Britain is the catalyst that causes tribes of wild cyclists to roam the countryside, gathering in numbers and momentum. Many give up their names and memories in search of revenge, transcendence, and the essence of the mysterious force that is causing it all. Journ...

3,447円 From the earliest "velocipedes" through the advent of the pneumatic tire to the rise of modern road and track competition, this history of the sport of bicycle racing traces its role in the development of bicycle technology between 1868 and 1903. Providing detailed technical information along wit...

7,162円 Rapid changes are underway in mobility systems worldwide, including the introduction of shared mobility solutions, Mobility as a Service and the testing of automated vehicles. These changes are driven by the development and application of ‘smart’ technologies. Transition to these technologies pre...

3,344円 It’s no secret among car collectors and enthusiast that the pursuit of “lost” cars is what drives many gearheads. Finding an abandoned, restorable car is one of the most common dreams among collectors and a touchstone for the hobby. Top shows like the Pebble Beach Concours and Chicago’s Muscle Ca...

13,217円 Bicycling for Transportation examines the individual and societal factors of active transportation and biking behavior. The book uses an Interdisciplinary approach to provide a comprehensive overview of bicycling for transportation research. It examines the variability in biking participation amo...