This maritime history "from below" exposes the history-making power of common sailors, slaves, pirates, and other outlaws at sea in the era of the tall ship. Marcus Rediker, preeminent scholar of ma
Luisada presents readers with an examination of the design, construction, use, and legacy of the 1940s Lockheed Constellation commercial propeller transport. The author has organized the main body of
The story of transportation of water and how ships work, with lively facts, pictures and science projects to try yourself, perfect for 8-12 year-olds at home or school.
This book provides an expert analysis of alternative investments routes and the investment strategies available to the major port players, and is a much-needed guide to expanding the investor base for
A Children's Book about military amphibious vehicles. How the military gets from ship to shore.Pictures and info about landing craft air cushioned (hover craft), amphibious assault vehicles and much m
Built at the end of the Depression and launched on the weekend of the Munich Crisis, the Queen Elizabeth's maiden voyage was a wartime dash to New York to escape the Luftwaffe's bombs. After a wartime
The Jersey Shore lighthouse that stands in Sea Girt has beena guiding beacon for seafarers since the end of the nineteenth century. Arevolutionary lens, designed by Frenchman Augustin-Jean Fresnel, ca
How Boats Work, is told in rhyme; it not only educates, but also entertains anyone reading it, from the very young to the young-at-heart. Arnold, the anchor, introduces the different parts that make
The award-winning author of Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt presents a 100th anniversary tribute to the Titanic tragedy based on the words and stories of its witnesses and survivors, in a dramatic a
Tracing the hundred-year history of aviation in Texas, aviator and historian Barbara Ganson brings to life the colorful personalities that shaped the phenomenally successful development of this indust
From the flights of the Wright brothers through the mass journeys of the jet age, airplanes inspired Americans to reimagine their nation's place within the world. Now, Jenifer Van Vleck reveals the ce
Non-Stop: A Turbulent History of Northwest Airlines captures the broad context and the intriguing details as it weaves together the accounts of individuals who gave the airline its unique character. T
