The Savvy Guide to Motorcycles

The Savvy Guide to Motorcycles

Author: Shirley Duglin Kennedy

Publisher: Indy Tech Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780790613161

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Presents a history of motorcycles, how they work, how to become street legal, the best types of motorcycles to buy, and more.


The Four-Wheeler's Bible

The Four-Wheeler's Bible

Author: Jim Allen

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2021-04-13

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0760368066

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If you have a hankering for the sand and mud, this thoroughly updated edition of The Four-Wheeler's Bible is your ultimate resource for overland adventures, both close to home and farther afield. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a four-wheeling novice, you will find the information you need to maximize your enjoyment of your next off-road excursion. Author and four-wheeling experts Jim Allen and James Weber begin with a primer on emergency preparedness before combing through all considerations you should take aboard, from trail etiquette to the latest technologies. Allen and Weber explain the concepts of four-wheel-drive systems in easy-to-understand terms and go on to suggest modifications to make off-road rigs more capable, comfortable, and dependable for intended application. This third edition is completely redesigned and updated to offer explanations of the latest electronic GPS and communications gadgetry, advice and techniques for planning and negotiating overland routes, and updates for new off-road vehicles that will help you get the most from your four-wheeling experience. With you machine up to snuff, you will be ready to hit the trails. Allen and Weber demonstrate the correct way to handle countless common off-road situations. And because everyone makes a mistake eventually, they also show how to get out of a variety of sticky situations. There’s more to the four-wheeling experience than modifying and driving a vehicle, and the authors leave no rock unturned, ensuring that you are equipped to handle nearly any trip, no matter how far into the wilderness you choose to venture. The Four Wheeler’s Bible is an indispensable piece of gear if you're planning to hit the trails!


Field & Stream

Field & Stream

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2004-09

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13:

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FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.


Alaska on the Go

Alaska on the Go

Author: Erin Kirkland

Publisher: University of Alaska Press

Published: 2014-03-15

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1602232229

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Nearly two million people visit Alaska every year, drawn to its spectacular views and endless activities. But with such size and so many options, it can seem overwhelming when it comes to planning a family vacation to the 49th state. The best place to start? With a local, of course. Journalist and Alaska resident Erin Kirkland knows every corner of the state, and she has crossed thousands of miles with her son. In Alaska on the Go, she offers a fresh take on exploring some of the most beautiful land in the world, with tips and tricks that only an insider knows. Serving as the perfect tour guide, Kirkland identifies the best and most kid-friendly destinations in cities across Alaska. She offers practical advice on everything from restaurants to rest stops and from weather surprises to wild animals. Photos, maps, and sample itineraries make it easy for parents to plan a trip that will delight and entertain everyone. The only family travel guide to Alaska written by a current Alaskan, Alaska on the Go makes the state more accessible than ever. Whether traveling via car, cruise ship, or dogsled, this practical, portable guide will open up a new world of memorable adventures.


RioBotz Combat Robot Tutorial

RioBotz Combat Robot Tutorial

Author: Marco Antonio Meggiolaro

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2009-08-29

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 9781448697052

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Combat robotics is a sport that is practiced world-wide. It attracts all kinds of participants, especially people interested in technology, engineering, machine design, computer science, new technologies and their trends. The competitions involve one-on-one duels between radio-controlled robotic vehicles in a bulletproof arena. RioBotz is the Robotic Competition team from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The team is formed by control, mechanical and electrical engineering undergraduate students from the University. This 374-page tutorial tries to summarize the knowledge learned and developed by the team since its creation in 2003. It includes the information on competing as well as designing and building combat robots. This tutorial also includes build reports from all combat robots from RioBotz, including detailed drawings and photos, totaling almost 900 figures.


The Little Red Racing Car

The Little Red Racing Car

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Publisher: Carpe Viam Prodoctions LLC

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780989294904

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A vintage racing car, walled off in an old barn, is discovered by a boy and rebuilt with his father. Along the way, they discover that the car has a very special history and was once raced by the great Sir Stirling Moss.


Structural Loads Analysis for Commercial Transport Aircraft

Structural Loads Analysis for Commercial Transport Aircraft

Author: Ted L. Lomax

Publisher: AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13:

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This important text covers all aspects of structural loads analysis and provides some continuity between what was done on earlier airplane designs and what the current applications of the present regulations require.


Down the Colorado

Down the Colorado

Author: Eliot Porter

Publisher:

Published: 1969

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13:

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One hundred years ago John Wesley Powell set out to explore the Grand Canyon of the Colorado - something no man had attempted before. His official report of the voyage remains one of the great adventure stories in all the literature of the American West.