The incomparable Ray Bradbury is in the driver's seat, off on twenty-one unforgettable excursions through fantasy, time and memory, and there are surprises waiting around every curve and behind each mile marker. The journey promises to be a memorable one.
This book is for individuals embarking on their journey as new drivers, this guide proves to be indispensable for a multitude of reasons, playing a central role in not only bolstering road safety but also instilling a sense of responsible driving behavior. Delving into its contents, you will find a wealth of information designed to assist you in the cultivation of crucial skills essential for embracing the principles of defensive driving. This comprehensive resource goes beyond the basics, providing valuable insights into the expectations tied to the experience of being a new driver. By delving into the intricacies of road etiquette, traffic norms, and situational awareness, this guide equips you with the knowledge needed to navigate the roads with confidence. Moreover, the guide places a significant emphasis on fostering a harmonious coexistence on the roads. It goes beyond the technicalities of driving, emphasizing the importance of considerate and mindful driving practices. In doing so, it ensures not only your safety but also the well-being of your loved ones who accompany you on your driving endeavors.
This new edition has been updated to include details on independent driving (which is being introduced into the practical driving test from October 2010), additional information on emergency diversions and travelling through road works, and advice on overtaking slow-moving vehicles, plus other key revisions. The Official DSA Guide to Driving - the essential skills, together with The Official Highway Code and Know Your Traffic Signs, provides the source material for learner car driver and driving instructor theory tests, being referenced throughout with the latest official DSA theory test titles for car drivers.
The technology and engineering behind autonomous driving is advancing at pace. This book presents the latest technical advances and the economic, environmental and social impact driverless cars will have on individuals and the automotive industry.
Long Time, No See is certainly an inspiring story, but Beth Finke does not aim to inspire. Eschewing reassuring platitudes and sensational pleas for sympathy, she charts her struggles with juvenile diabetes, blindness, and a host of other hardships, sharing her feelings of despair and frustration as well as her hard-won triumphs. Rejecting the label “courageous,” she prefers to describe herself using the phrase her mother invoked in times of difficulty: “She did what she had to do.” With unflinching candor and acerbic wit, Finke chronicles the progress of the juvenile diabetes that left her blind at the age of twenty-six as well as the seemingly endless spiral of adversity that followed. First she was forced out of her professional job. Then she bore a multiply handicapped son. But she kept moving forward, confronting marital and financial problems and persevering through a rocky training period with a seeing-eye dog. Finke’s life story and her commanding knowledge of her situation give readers a clear understanding of diabetes, blindness, and the issues faced by parents of children with significant disabilities. Because she has taken care to include accurate medical information as well as personal memoir, Long Time, No See serves as an excellent resource for others in similar situations and for professionals who deal with disabled adults or children.
Stories of blind people who use creativity and determination to live the life of their dreams. Also includes lists of resources for advocacy, rehabilitation, recreation, and support systems for the blind.
Learn to Drive is long established as one of the most popular, best-selling guides to preparing for your driving test - and now it's even better. This new edition of Learn to Drive contains all you need in one book. Fully revised and updated, it is the only book available that includes advice on both the practical and theory tests, as well as the Highway Code. Full colour throughout and with over 500 brand new illustrations, this essential guide is designed to be as user-friendly as possible and will ensure that you are well prepared for both tests. It covers: getting to know the car; the first steps in learning to drive; handling all the manoeuvres; using common sense and avoiding danger; coping with higher speeds; dealing with difficult situations and basic maintenance. By following the carefully structured step-by-step programme in Learn to Drive, you can boost your confidence and improve your chances of passing first time. For half the cost of a driving lesson, you can immediately improve your chances of success!
Situational awareness has become an increasingly salient factor contributing to flight safety and operational performance, and the research has burgeoned to cope with the human performance challenges associated with the installation of advanced avionics systems in modern aircraft. The systematic study and application of situational awareness has also extended beyond the cockpit to include air traffic controllers and personnel operating within other complex, high consequence work domains. This volume offers a collection of essays that have made important contributions to situational awareness research and practice. To this end, it provides unique access to key readings that address the conceptual development of situational awareness, methods for its assessment, and applications to enhance situational awareness through training and design.