(Hardback)

The new book from the award-winning SUNDAY TIMES journalist Brian Appleyard. This is a spirited exploration of cars and their cultural impact throughout their petrol or diesel-driven 150 years

(Hardback, 4th edition)

From aerodynamics and weather to navigation and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, this book covers what students need to know in order to pass the Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot FAA Knowledge Exams. It also includes important information on runway incursion avoidance procedures and global positioning systems.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

For 90 years, the Government Railway Workshops at Midland were the largest Industrial workshops in Western Australia, training tradesmen to build and repair locomotive engines and rolling stock, and maintain the States railway network that was at the heart of its economic development. This title records the history of this industrial facility.

(Spiral bound, 4th edition)

This comprehensive, illustrated manual is an excellent learning and teaching aid for instructors and students, covering all the flight manoeuvres required for Private, Sport, Commercial, and Flight Instructor certification.

(Paperback)

Water is rapidly becoming the crisis area that most directly affects all Australians. This book provides a multidisciplinary exploration of issues relating to water and its management. It was developed following a successful international symposium held at The University of Western Australia.

(Hardback)

The writer described as the Darwin of technology presents an intertwined history of recreation and innovation, arguing that humans have always found the future in fun

(Paperback)

This must-have book will guide you through your first steps in 3D printing at home. Get started with a solid overview of concepts and techniques and learn the basics of 3D construction with essential information on data files, programs, and software, such as 3ds Max, Rhinoceros 5, ZBrushCore, SolidWorks, Sketchup Make, Blender, and more.

(Paperback)

81 Lessons From The Sky contains eighty-one easy-to-read, true stories from real pilots, detailing what they learnt from their aviation accidents and near misses. Eighty-one stories from the General Aviation community, from around the globe.

(Paperback)

Written by two preeminent authors in the field, this book provides an accessible global narrative of the nuclear arms race since 1945 that focuses on the roles of key scientists, military chiefs, and political leaders.

(Hardback)

The author looks into the history and development of dry stone walling before demonstrating how to build a wall with step-by-step explanations accompanied by photographs and diagrams.

(Hardback, New edition)

This practical manual takes you through the period approaching, during and immediately after lambing. Advice is given on how to deal with a range of situations, from normal and malpresentations, and the sick in-lamb ewe to abortion and the health of the newborn lamb.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Suitable for amateur repairer, absolute beginner with no experience, and for hobbyists who often dabble with, but have little knowledge of, the techniques used in quality horological work. This book simplifies a variety of tasks that are often regarded as being complicated, such as re-pivoting, jewelling and bushing.

(Hardback, Revised edition)

Expanded and completely revised edition of a space classic. Discover this bestseller in its long-awaited new edition - a thrilling photo book featuring previously-unpublished photographs from the NASA archives captured by Apollo astronauts during their missions. Foreword by NASA astronaut Walter Cunningham.

(Hardback)

The Art of Japanese Joinery showcases traditional and modern joinery techniques through beautiful photography and detailed technical illustrations.

(Paperback, Revised edition)

An introduction to the complexities of the many radio and navigational systems that are commonly used on aircraft. This work provides a fundamental overview of the principles and operation of many instruments and aids found aboard all types and sizes of aeroplane.

(Paperback)

Topics covered include: selecting the right breeds housing, grass runs and ponds feeding, breeding, hatching and rearing health and hygiene showing and exhibiting ornamental waterfowl

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Describes the construction of a model of the Lampitt portable steam engine, which dates back to 1862, and which provided rotative power to drive threshing machines, circular saws, feed mills and other farm machinery.

(Hardback)

Suitable for all those with a passion for mechanical clocks, this book examines in detail the restoration processes and provide detailed descriptions, and a wealth of photographs and diagrams. It will be of particular interest to both amateurs and professionals alike who wish to work on clock cases and restore them in the correct way.

(Hardback)

Provides a comprehensive history of manufacturers, including the principal people involved and covers the various mechanical clock movements that were produced. This book informs readers how they can identify and date almost all of the clocks they are likely to encounter. It will be a key reference for horologists and horoligical students.

(Hardback)

This richly illustrated volume is the first complete atlas of coffee production in Ethiopia, birth-place of coffee drinking and the main home of wild arabica coffee.