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.
(4.50 from 4 reviews)
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.

F-35 Lightning II - Combat aircraft for the future    by Erlend Larsen
Price: $9.99 USD. 59310 words. Language: English. Published on September 4, 2010. Nonfiction » Transportation » Aircraft.
This book presents to you the history behind the F-35 Lightning II, not to mention revealing previous unknown secrets and some of the technology found in the air fighter that will replace the F-16 and several other fighters. This book is indeed a golden pearl for aircraft enthusiasts!

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.

Squawk 7700    by Peter Buffington
Price: $6.95 USD. 142270 words. Language: English. Published on November 2, 2009. Nonfiction » Transportation » Aircraft.
(5.00 from 3 reviews)
Squawk 7700 is a timely, eye opening, must read aviation autobiography. My personal experiences as an airline pilot and as acting first officer aboard US Airways Flight 1549 that ditched into the Hudson River, I recommend Squawk 7700 for anyone interested in an aviation career, and mandatory reading for those who fly on our national airline system. Jeff Skiles, First Officer US Airways Flight 1549

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.