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How To Survive the Washington, DC Metro System: A Traveler's Guide    by Michaela Hall
Price: $3.99 USD. 3900 words. Language: English. Published on May 23, 2012. Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference.

With firsthand knowledge compiled by a DC resident, you’ll have more confidence and less stress during your travels around the Washington, DC metro area. Inside, you’ll find detailed guidance on how to use the Metro, specifics on train and station layout, and useful advice to troubleshoot issues.
From Smoke to Mirrors    by Kevin Cudby
Price: $14.99 USD. 96490 words. Language: English. Published on May 21, 2012. Nonfiction » Transportation » Transportation planning.

A master plan for banishing imported liquid fuel from New Zealand’s economy by 2040. From Smoke to Mirrors discusses the alternatives in language that everyone can understand, and shows why New Zealand has nothing to lose and everything to gain by developing an indigenous supply of renewable petrol, diesel, and jet fuel.
History of Mercedes-Benz, The SL R129    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $5.99 USD. 12280 words. Language: English. Published on May 16, 2012. Nonfiction » Transportation » Automobiles.

Although lacking the traditional chrome frame around the SL radiator grille, the new R129 clearly followed in the tradition of its predecessors. The elegant and almost timeless design was backed by the latest technological and safety innovations. An automatic roll-over bar was deployed in an emergency situation and for the first time a V12 and several powerful AMG engines were added to the line.
Taking Off With RC Helicopters - FAQs 102    by Jack Clarke
Price: $9.95 USD. 13930 words. Language: English. Published on May 12, 2012. Nonfiction » Transportation » Aviation / Piloting & Flight Instruction.

FAQs 102 is a book for beginning RC helicopter pilots. It takes off with a fixed pitch micro for orientation and advanced training in a 450. It is written in an easy to read question-answer format. To assure a fun-to-fly and super informative training, an advanced HEADS-UP warning system is employed to navigate around incoming turbulence and confusion. Have a great flight training! captJac
History of Mercedes-Benz, The SL R107    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $5.99 USD. 8370 words. Language: English. Published on May 12, 2012. Nonfiction » Transportation » Automobiles.

When the R107 was introduced in 1971, it was supposed to be powered by a rotary piston engine. When this concept flopped it created some problems for the engineers, as the front and part of the chassis had to be re-designed to accommodate the V8 already known from the W109 models. This e-book about the SL R107 deals with its history, the US versions, tuners and offers plenty of new photos
History of Mercedes-Benz, The SL R230    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $5.99 USD. 16190 words. Language: English. Published on May 9, 2012. Nonfiction » Transportation » Automobiles.

This new e-book is all about the SL R230, produced from 2001 to 2011. One can read - about the launch of the R230, - all six, eight and twelve cylinder variations - the AMG models, such as the SL55, SL65, SL63 and the SL65 Black Series, - the upgrades during the 2006 and 2008 facelifts, - the Special Edition models and - about tuners such as Brabus, Carlsson, Renntech etc.
History of Mercedes-Benz, The new SL R231    by Bernd S. Koehling
Price: $5.99 USD. 7660 words. Language: English. Published on May 9, 2012. Nonfiction » Transportation » Automobiles.

This new e-book is all about the brand new SL R231, launched in 2012. It covers the development, the aluminum-body, the new interior and Comand system, the revised engines, convenience and safety features, the SL63 and SL65 AMG versions and the Edition 1. It compares the SL against the BMW 650i Cabrio and offers some 70 pictures of all SL versions.
Farewell, Cheshire Steam Days.    by Bruce Fisher
Price: $1.00 USD. 16410 words. Language: English. Published on May 8, 2012. Nonfiction » Transportation » Railroads / History.

A young fireman's recollections of his career during the last years of British Rails' steam locomotives in Cheshire.
How To Join The Merchant Marines 101: The Merchant Mariners Hiring Guide    by robert beasley
Price: $5.99 USD. 7710 words. Language: English. Published by ergpublishing  on May 7, 2012. Nonfiction » Career Guides » Transportation.

Are you looking to Join and Become a Merchant Mariner? If you've been looking to become a Merchant Mariner/Seaman, then this eBook is perfect for you. You will learn exact how to get involved with one of the greatest working industries in American History. The Maritime industry is fairly misunderstood by most. Providing the country with supplies, materials, military assistance and a host...
Welcome to the Sky!    by Jim Trevors
Price: $9.99 USD. 133420 words. Language: English. Published on May 4, 2012. Nonfiction » Transportation » Aviation / Commercial.

Join pilot Jim Trevors for an amazing insight into the the world of an international helicopter pilot. From active war zones through to New Zealand's stunning mountains, this book is the next best thing to actually being there. We'll drop SAS troops into combat, smile politely at the SAM missile crews on a restricted Iranian island, and be back in time for lunch. With just the odd bullet hole...