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The de Havilland DH.106 Comet was the world's first pure-jet airliner. Powered by four de Havilland Ghost turbojet engines and accommodating its passengers in a pressurized cabin, the Comet offered new levels of speed, comfort and smoothness to the air traveler when it entered service with BOAC in 1... More

In the century since this book was first published much has been written about the greatest sea battle of the age of sail, but very little of it in English is from the perspective of the defeated. This gives the work an enduring value to all but those with access to French and Spanish naval archives... More

Steam engines beauties with fire in their bellies, evoke nostalgic journeys down the memory track! The book showcases some of the beauties which are out but not over as yet. One of the most comprehensive books on the subject, it captures some special moments with these wonderful works of art. These ... More

..".A valuable tool for management considering or already involved in wireless project planning. This book addresses the most important questions that all organizations should ask themselves when considering deploying wireless applications."--Stephen Drake, Research Manager, Wireless & Mobile Enterp... More

As highways, crossing points, and urban streets become increasingly jammed with traffic, more and more roadway authorities are turning to electronic tolling and pricing to manage traffic and road usage. This authoritative book offers professionals expert guidance in planning, procuring, and operatin... More

Formula One is one of the great spectator sports, followed by millions around the world, and the Rough Guide is the complete pocket companion for casual enthusiasts and obsessive fans alike. Covering the sport from the rules up, the Rough Guide offers detailed descriptions of the seventeen F1 tracks... More

Over the last thirty years the European aeronautical industry has achieved a respected and internationally successful position. This EC-Aeronautics Research Series provides the opportunity to present the results of recent research projects in areas critical to the future competitiveness of the indus... More

Combustion systems are confined fields of compressible fluids where exothermic processes of combustion take place, subject to boundary conditions imposed at its borders. The subject of Dynamics of Combustion Systems is presented in three parts: Part 1. Exothermicity a" considering the thermodynamic ... More

Facilitating identification of airliners with its simple-to-use, systematic approach, the Guide features the 66 most commonly observed airliners, all pictured in color photographs while in flight or at interesting airport locales. Capabilities, as well as country of origin and date of first flight a... More

The Indian Railways, from its modest beginning in 1853, has gradually grown to become the world’s largest monopolized railway network. With a sprawling network covering over 60,000 km of track, an annual passenger load in excess of 4855 millions and ability to efficiently transport freight to the ... More