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Read along with Disney! Lightning McQueen, the hot-shot rookie race car, is on his way to the race of a lifetime to claim the coveted Piston Cup. But Lightning hits a bump in the road along his journey. Follow along with word-for-word narration and find out if his dream of becoming a champion will come true!
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The objective of road asset management is generally to optimize economic benefits by minimizing maintenance costs and road user costs. This compendium presents the best practices for the introduction and development of road asset management based on a desktop review of the experiences in the 11 member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program. These best practices reflect common problems the different CAREC member...
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The Airman Certification Standard (ACS) is the guide for aviation students, instructors, and FAA-designated examiners to know what pilot and industry license applicants must know, do, and consider for their FAA Knowledge Exam and practical (checkride), in order to earn a certificate or rating. This is the revised edition (FAA-S-ACS-7A) of the new ACS (effective June 11, 2018). The ACS replaced (and is replacing in an ongoing basis for all licenses)...
6) A Yachtsman's Guide to Etiquette - A Collection of Historical Boating Articles on Flags and Nauti
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This volume contains a collection of classic articles on sailing yachts, with information on subjects including flags, nautical etiquette, maintaining yachts, equipment, and many other related aspects. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless articles will be of considerable utility to anyone with a practical interest in yacht sailing. The articles include: "Motor Boating for All", "Sailing — A Piratical Handbook on the Equipment,...
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What was it like to sit in the pilot's seat and take control of a P-51 Mustang in World War II? What about an F-14 Tomcat at the height of the Cold War? Or a Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor today? The cockpits of these fighter and bomber aircraft are revealed in Fighting Cockpits. Showcasing more than 50 of the world's most famous combat cockpits from early World War I aircraft to present-day fighters, this book includes more than 200 rich color photos...
8) Mustang
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Nothing says America like the Ford Mustang, the original pony car and the country's most loved sporting machine. This ebook, pulled from the pages of Road & Track, documents the rise of an icon-the brainchild of crude engineering, modern styling, and fantastic marketing. This ebook looks back over fifty years of coverage, from Le Mans recaps to 0—60 times to the dark years of the Mustang II. There are road tests, comparisons, and reviews from the...
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The Central Mekong Delta Region Connectivity Project aims to enhance connectivity across provinces of southern Viet Nam and Ho Chi Minh City. It includes two major bridges, a 15-kilometer road connecting the two bridges, and approach roads. Given the high exposure of the Mekong Delta to severe flooding, a climate risk and vulnerability assessment was conducted to assess the vulnerability of the project to climate change. The assessment report provides...
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This official handbook provides an authoritative weather tool for pilots, flight instructors, and those studying for pilot certification. From the Federal Aviation Administration with contributions from the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this edition offers up-to-date information on the interpretation and usage of U.S. aviation weather products and services. Revised to take into account the phasing-out...
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The People's Republic of China (PRC) has the world's longest inland waterway system. Despite the system's potential and the government's policies encouraging its development, inland waterway transport (IWT) has not been developed as much as other transport modes. This publication examines the constraints in developing IWT based on a study in the PRC's Hunan province. Six major challenges threatening the viability of IWT and its integration into the...
12) Big Rigs
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Follow along in this sturdy activity book of trivia, facts and fun as Tim the Trucker tells you all about big rigs! Big rigs are big and lots of fun! They haul and get stuff where it needs to go! Maybe someday you will get to drive one!
13) Earth Movers
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Follow along in this sturdy activity book of trivia, facts and fun as Pat the Builder tells you all about earth movers! Earthmovers are big and lots of fun! They haul and push and dig! Maybe someday you will get to use one!
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Seven friends recall the days when steam power was king in Yorkshire, England.
The Golden Age of Yorkshire Steam and Beyond includes a wealth of unique memories and experiences from a collection of railway enthusiasts, who in their youth were fascinated by the steam locomotives that ruled the rails. Discover what it was like growing up in York and experiencing the sights and sounds of the giants of the former LNER system, including A4s, A3s, A2s,...
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This book is part of ASA's Airman Certification Standards Series. The "Airman Certification Standards (ACS)" is the guide for aviation students, instructors, and FAA-designated examiners to know what pilot and aviation mechanic license applicants must know, must perform, and consider in preparing for their FAA Knowledge Exam and practical (checkride) to earn their certificate or rating. The ACS adds task-specific knowledge and risk management elements...
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This book is part of ASA's Airman Certification Standards Series. The "Airman Certification Standards (ACS)" is the guide for aviation students, instructors, and FAA-designated examiners to know what pilot and aviation mechanic license applicants must know, must perform, and consider in preparing for their FAA Knowledge Exam and practical (checkride) to earn their certificate or rating. The ACS adds task-specific knowledge and risk management elements...
19) The Wonderful Past-Time of Cycling - A Collection of Classic Magazine Articles on the History and
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Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection of classic magazines we have compiled a series of informative publications on the subject of sport. The titles in this range include 'The Sport of Rifle Shooting,' 'A Traditional Guide to Swimming and Diving,' 'The Great Sport of Rowing,' and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, 'The...
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Exploring the frozen Alaskan wilderness; spotting elephants and lions on a Botswana river safari; sailing through the mighty fjords in Scandinavia and New Zealand; island-hopping the Caribbean, rich in colonial plazas and white sand beaches. Cruising has never been more diverse.
This practical and inspiring guide gives you the lowdown on the wide world of cruises. Get essential advice and expert tips on everything from the types of cruises available,...