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Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "TMVO0109. Operaciones Auxiliares de Mantenimiento Aeronáutico". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.
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The story of Wyndham Clifford Watts is one of humble beginnings and exceptional ingenuity; originally, from Gwent in Wales, W Clifford Watts moved to South Cave in Yorkshire and, in 1937, bought a Model T Ford and began delivering farm produce. With one successful hauling endeavor under his belt, he decided to become a supplier of building materials, a business for which there was great demand at the time. Again, he was successful and obtained his...
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Throughout 100-plus years of flight, Purdue University has propelled unique contributions from pioneer educators, aviators, and engineers who flew balloons into the stratosphere, barnstormed the countryside, helped break the sound barrier, and left footprints in lunar soil. Wings of Their Dreams follows the flight plans and footsteps of aviation's pioneers and trailblazers across the twentieth century, a path from Kitty Hawk to the Sea of Tranquility...
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Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "TMVO0109. Operaciones Auxiliares de Mantenimiento Aeronáutico". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.
25) Cola Cowboys
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This vivid account tells the story of the truckers who were driving from the UK to the Middle East in the early 1980s. The journey was rough, tough, exhausting, dirty, uncomfortable and dangerous. Journalist Franklyn Wood reports that 'in the course of the one trip we are following, seven Britons died in accidents.' Among the physical hazards were icy mountain hairpins, unmade roads and desert sandstorms. Human hazards included Kamikaze coach drivers,...
26) Little Wars; A game for boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that more
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Little Wars; a game for boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that more intelligent sort of girl who likes boys' games and books by H. G. Wells
Little Wars is a set of rules for playing with toy soldiers, written by English novelist H. G. Wells in 1913.
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Originally published in 1887, this early work by American missionary Hampden Coit DuBose is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a wealth of information on the religions of China. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for those interested in Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism and eastern mythology. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are...
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Have you been considering becoming a driver for Uber, Lyft or some other ridesharing entity in your spare time? This book is light reading and a perfect guide to steer you around some of the pitfalls and concerns beginner drivers experience. It is meant to provide guidance in a fun and humorous way. Nothing in this book is meant to be construed as legal advice.
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This booklet has been compiled because of my interest in promoting road safety. It started back in 1985 with Advanced Driving, and then in 1991 I took the opportunity to train as a Driving Instructor. I have since retired after teaching for some 12 years. There have been many changes in driver tuition since I started. One of them has been the introduction of the Theory Test. Now it is necessary to pass the Theory Test before applying for the Practical...
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The first general-purpose tractor with narrowly spaced front wheels, the original Farmall was designed to do fine-tuned field cultivation as well as anything a team of farm horses could do-in short, to "farm all." The rest is history, even legend, in the agriculture industry-a legend that unfolds in these pages in full color and sharp detail. This big book features five hundred photographs of Farmall tractors, from that first experimental model introduced...
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At a time when transport is high on the political agenda and government decision-making is being vigorously scrutinized, there is a need for an incisive and accessible analysis of the key policy issues. This book is a highly readable introduction to the transport debate from two experts in the field. The authors celebrate the advantages of a modern transport system, but argue that years of poorly conceived and executed transport policy have resulted...
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The iconic shape and appearance of a streamline aluminum trailer sitting at a campsite or being pulled down the highway has captivated collectors and vacationing hobbyists for nearly 90 years. During this time, the exterior appearance of the trailer has changed very little, so recollections can range from seeing a 1937 Dodge Pickup to a 1969 Impala hauling one of these beauties. Today, restored rarities from Airstream, Silver Streak, Boles Aero, Clipper,...
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Tony Garcia Jr., a travel enthusiast, knows that with the economy lagging, you might be wondering if buying a big rig or recreational vehicle is worth the investment. If you finance it the right way, it definitely is. But buying a truck that can tow a fifth wheel traileror the trailer itselfis no easy task. Learn how to: figure out the difference between a pickup truck and heavy-hauler truck; buy the right trailer or fifth wheel for your pickup truck;...
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There is a head-turning charm about heritage transport. And where better to showcase such preserved delights than glorious Devon? This book is an affectionate endeavour to celebrate a bygone era. One kept vividly alive, and on the road, by the dedication of owner enthusiasts. Here buses visit the county's spectacular coastlines, climb towards rugged Dartmoor tors, and pass through picturesque towns and rolling countryside. In more than 200 images...
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Take a fantastic voyage across the United States of America through the eyes of a madman behind an 18-wheeler as we witness history unfold in each page of excitement. That's right, folks, the Evil Genius from Chicago has traveled on the dusty roads of Winnemucca, Nevada, to the I-5 and I-95 highways. Some people dream of being an over-the-road driver, but not all dreams are good ones, and being alone was the hardest part of this career. There are...
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In this captivating narrative, we explored the mysterious journey of Egyptian mummies aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic during its maiden voyage in 1912. The story unfolded through nine chapters, chronicling the enigmatic cargo's origins in London's antiquities trade, its secretive loading onto the ship, and the eerie events that transpired during the Titanic's voyage. The narrative delved into the legend of an ancient curse, the tragic collision with...
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Al mirar nuestra infraestructura en la actualidad, es muy dificil entender por qué Colombia no tiene una gran red de ferrocarriles. Cuando esa misma mirada se posa en la Colombia de la segunda mitad del siglo xIx, no se concibe cómo el país comprometió parte de su futuro en ese sistema de transporte, estando por fuera de sus posibilidades. Este libro cuenta la historia del Ferrocarril del Norte, que la clase dirigente sabía que había que construirlo,...
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December 2018 sees the opening of the new Elizabeth Line that will link Reading and Heathrow in the west with Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east, stretching right across central London and clarifying how vital the arteries of the underground and overground rail network continue to be to so many millions of people. The London Underground has always been of great importance in the lives of Londoners, from when its stations and stairwells offered refuge...
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Better transport is essential to Myanmar's development. After decades of underinvestment, Myanmar's transport infrastructure lags behind other regional countries. Sixty percent of trunk highways and most of the railways need maintenance or rehabilitation. River infrastructure does not exist, while 20 million people lack basic road access. Can the transport sector deliver upon the master plan's objectives? What is needed to improve the quality of the...
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Consider by scholars as the single most influential book in naval strategy, Alfred Thayer Mahan's "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History: 1660-1783," is a history of naval warfare and sea power during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries that would have a profound influence on the world in the early part of the twentieth century. After the publication of this work the policies outlined in it would soon be adopted by the major military powers...
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