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This is an illustrated history and comprehensive directory of tanks around the world, with over 700 photographs. It offers an illustrated catalogue of tanks from every corner of the world, including tanks used in World Wars I and II, tanks from the inter-war years and the powerful modern fighting machines of today. It features specification boxes that provide at-a-glance information about each tank's official name, date, crew, weight, dimensions, armament, armour, powerplant and performance. It examines the history of the tank and ... read more

One of the few sailing ships to survive in ocean trade into the first decades of the twentieth century, the barque Pamir was the last of a once great fleet of German square riggers. After an extensive refit, the Pamir was operated by the Union Steamship company of New Zealand; it appeared in Vancouver in June 1945 with a cargo of tallow in exchange for wheat. The story of the ship`s three Vancouver voyages will appear to all those interested in maritime history, seamanship and the breathtaking grandeur of the square riggers, gracef... read more

This first volume, which includes Allis-Chalmers and Case, as well as Caterpillar from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, takes a long colourful look at the development of the crawler tractor and bulldozer. The crawler photographs and text are arranged chronologically so the reader can follow development of the machines through the years. Throughout the research period for this book, hundreds of black-and-white and colour photographs were taken at shows, and numerous illustrations were gathered from libraries, machinery manufacturing comp... read more

A pictorial album of eathmoving machines in New Zealand. In compiling this the author "took to the backblocks" and photographed heavy work machinery such as excavators, road rollers, graders, cranes and heavy dump trucks. Along with his photographs the book is "loaded with historical archival imgaes, many never published before" and many are in colour.

Former journalist Warwick Thompson retraces the path of his great grandparents and the "remarkable" times through which they lived. First published April 2009.

Introduces some of the men whose ideas and innovations shaped the development of modern automobiles, including Karl Benz, Ferdinand Porsche, William Lyons, and Henry Ford.

Demonstrating that not all science needs to be serious to be educational or worthwhile, the electrifying projects in this packed resource offer science enthusiasts and weekend workbench hobbyists odd creations that will amuse them for years to come. This title offers helpful hints on soldering, wire wrapping, and multimeter use pair with step-by-step details and circuit diagrams to show garage electricians how to build projects such as a no-battery electric car toy and a flashlight that only needs minutes of charging to shine for 2... read more

In My Mother, My Mirror, an experienced psychotherapist explores how mothers unwittingly pass on their self-esteem and body image issues to their daughters and shows readers how they can break the cycle. This book encourages the reader to understand and forgive her mother and build both a stronger sense of self and a stronger relationship with her mother.

A new history of the MET tram system in north London. Acknowledged tram authority Dr Robert Harley has produced a very readable and paced account which covers details of vehicle design and the tramwayman's life that have not been dealt with elsewhere. Almost all of the accompanying photos are previously unpublished.

Saloon Motersport in New Zealand takes an action packed mostalgic look at the saloon car racing phenomenon in NZ from the end of the Second World War to the present day.

In 1933 passengers using London’s Underground had the benefit of the first time of their system being shown in a diagrammatic form on one all-embracing map. It had been drawn in a similar style to the representation of the individual lines on the diagrams displayed inside the railway cars. The map had been drafted in this original way by Harry Beck. On each subsequent edition, Beck altered and refined the style of his diagrammatic map, gradually developing what became a highly sophisticated mergin... read more

Car owners of all ages and skill levels can learn from this complete introduction to the basics of auto care. The clearly organised chapters teach readers to check fluids, change tires, talk the mechanic talk, and - if necessary - walk the mechanic walk. The guide also covers maintenance that can prevent trouble and the emergency fixes that might come in handy when all else fails. With its simple format and geek-certified tips, this book is a valuable tool in the daily upkeep and occasional troubleshooting that come along with owning a vehicle.

Many New Zealanders have a story to tell about the Morris Minor; either they used to own one themselves, or learnt to drive in one, or their uncle or aunty used to drive one on gravel roads all the way from....! Whatever their story might be, most people love talking about the Morris Minor which today still enjoys much nostalgic popularity in New Zealand as in its country of origin. The New Zealand Morris Minor Story is a tribute to this wonderful little car, which helped to shape social history, and to those people who had a l... read more

Featuring over 240 outstanding colour and black & white photographs, illustrations, and reproductions. Complete with bibliography and index. The Princesses were the finest and most elegant coastal steamships on the Northwest Coast of North America. This beautiful book presents many previously unpublished photographs including interiors.

Get an inside peek into the trucking industry from someone who has driven all kinds of trucks for 20 years. Ø Find answers to all those trucker questions you've always had. Ø Learn the Do's and Don'ts of the trade. Ø Get informed and entertained all at the same time. Written in an informal, free-flowing style, Trucker Paradise is easy to read and will keep you engaged till the very last page. An absolute MUST READ for anyone contemplating a career in the trucking business or for anyone interested in... read more

A great record for truck enthusiasts, with full colour photographs and information on the engine and other aspects of each truck featured.

The book is a parade of our earliest trucks at work on narrow roads and logging tracks, to the modern area of the latest American, Japanese and European technology on our roads.

An Ultimate Garage is more than just a place to store and service cars. It's often a showroom designed to display their collections in the best possible light, complete with automotive memorabilia, vintage posters and photographs, and in some cases even Hollywood-style sets. In his third lavishly illustrated book, Ultimate Garages III, author Phil Berg takes readers inside twenty exotic private garages that house some of the rarest and most beautiful cars in the world. The 176-page book, which includes 200 color photographs, pro... read more

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