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The Three Great Ships of Isambard Kingdom Brunel    by Ciamar Price
Price: Free! 3180 words. Language: English. Published by Ragged Angel Ltd  on January 13, 2011. Nonfiction » Transportation » Ship building industry.

During his career, Isambard Kingdom Brunel built three ships. Each was the largest vessel of their time when launched, and each represented a technological leap forward in ship design. These pieces were originally written for learning packs about historic engineering, and designed as a summary and introduction to the ships. Download the ebook free here.
Early Railways    by Ciamar Price
Price: Free! 4220 words. Language: English. Published by Ragged Angel Ltd  on January 13, 2011. Nonfiction » Transportation » Railroads.

This is a set of short pieces about unusual early railways. The Surrey Iron Railway the first public railway, the South Devon atmospheric railway, and the North Star, the first broad gauge engine which outlived the rails it ran on. It concludes with a selection of other steam engines, as ideas for projects and further research.
Building Up    by Jim Cline
Price: $0.99 USD. 121910 words. Language: English. Published on July 1, 2009. Nonfiction » Transportation » Transportation planning.

Their corporate bosses have given them a dangerous job intended to fail - the building of the first small Space Elevator - but when they succeed at that task, they are transferred to another project, that of finishing building the first classical wheel-type Space Station in LEO - where they discover that it is a prison from where they are intended to never return. (1st in Jim Cline's sci fi saga)
1000 Historic Automobile Sites    by Mike Varey
Price: $5.99 USD. 134030 words. Language: English. Published by Elderberry Press, Inc.  on October 29, 2009. Nonfiction » Transportation » Automobiles.

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Worldwide bestseller! At last, a comprehensive reference book featuring 1000 of the world’s most interesting historic automobile sites for the auto enthusiast. Listed are names addresses, tel for: museums, collections, homes, birthplaces, factories, racing circuits, gas stations, Route 66, memorials, gravesites, curiosities, celebrity cars, racing cars, film cars, prototypes, models, worldwide.
The Move From Hell    by Solon ben Earl
Price: Free! 1070 words. Language: English. Published on April 10, 2011. Nonfiction » Transportation » Transportation planning.

In 2010 we moved from the Seattle area to Las Vegas. This is the sad story of that move. No names have been changed because no-one is innocent.
Nobody Mentioned Jail!    by Peter Hobday
Price: Free! 3270 words. Language: English. Published on January 4, 2011. Nonfiction » Transportation » Motorcycles.

On yet another motorcycling misadventure the author decides to pursue the internet legend of an unpoliced and speed limit-less highway in Canada's sub-arctic. Ride along on powerful and majestic "Connie" as the big guy scares himself witless and somehow becomes stranded amidst black bears and rutting moose. Is there a happy ending? Did he write this book?
Great Western Railway    by Ciamar Price
Price: Free! 5280 words. Language: English. Published by Ragged Angel Ltd  on November 23, 2011. Nonfiction » Transportation » Railroads.

Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the Great Western Railway was one of the fastest and most efficient of its time. This is a brief 5,000 word article on the achievements and history of the GWR, designed as an introduction for children or quick reference for older readers. Available free to download, or read online.
Automotive Intelligentsia 2009-2010 Sports Car Guide    by Jim Gorzelany
Price: $2.99 USD. 42340 words. Language: English. Published on September 30, 2009. Nonfiction » Transportation » Automobiles.

The Automotive Intelligentsia 2009-2010 Sports Car Guide spotlights 54 of the most coveted rides on the road. Full-length profiles place the reader firmly behind the wheel and chronicle each model’s heart-pounding performance, advanced technology and storied heritage, complete with full specifications.
Road Captain Manual    by Paul Daak
Price: Free! 3890 words. Language: English. Published on June 16, 2011. Nonfiction » Transportation » Motorcycles.

This book is a guide for the Road Captain Team of any motorcycle riding group. It includes basic information to help lead safe and enjoyable rides for large and small groups of riders. Readers are encouraged to print this book and apply their own personalized cover.
You Can Drive a Porsche    by Philip Raby
Price: $5.99 USD. 17570 words. Language: English. Published on April 22, 2010. Nonfiction » Transportation » Automobiles.

Many people think that you have to be rich to drive a Porsche, yet they waste money driving a mundane car when, in fact, they could own the Porsche of their dreams for less long-term outlay. Written by Porsche expert Philip Raby, this eBook will change the way you think about car ownership. Note that it is not a complete guide to buying a Porsche: contact the author if you need help about this.