When the Airlines Went to War by Robert J. Serling (Lume Books) (222 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

The Dramatic, untold Story of America's Civilian Air Warriors In the East, Japan had invaded China. In the West, Europe was being overrun by Hitler's war machine. And in the U.S., America's commercial airlines were stepping into a vital role that would make the difference between victory and defeat... From Robert J. Serling, one of America's most honored aviation authors, comes a dramatic chronicle of the glory days of the propellor plane, when the young, ambitious domestic airlines -- led by shrewd, independent-minded businessmen -- met up with military olive drab. It is the story of airline pioneers and pilots, mechanics and engineers, who overnight learned the art of night and transoceanic flying, moving cargo that included troops, ammunition and medicine, and were kept running by ingenious mechanics who borrowed from visiting planes. A must-read book for aviation fans and World War II history buffs, When the Airlines Went to War takes you inside the hulls of the transport ...

Genre: Engineering & Transportation

Electric cars: Short intro to how electric cars work by Zach Abraham (5 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

This ebook presents a comprehensive overview of the electric car technology and market. We discuss: • Electric Motors, Batteries and fuel cells • Charging stations • Range Anxiety • Industry trends regarding Adoption and commercialization ( Tesla and others) • Self driving cars . Whether you are a potential buyer, an enthusiast, or just a curious reader, this ebook will provide you with valuable insights and information. - Electric Motors: Electric car motors work by using electricity from a battery to create a rotating magnetic field in a cylinder called the stator. The magnetic field causes another cylinder called the rotor to turn, which provides mechanical energy to the car's gears and wheels. The electricity from the battery is direct current (DC), but the motor needs alternating current (AC), which changes polarity many times per second³. An inverter is responsible for converting DC into AC before it reaches the motor. Electric cars have an electric ...

Genre: Engineering & Transportation

Airship by Richard Smith (21 Reviews)    Price verified 25 minutes ago

Amelia Earhart had been missing for almost 75 years when retired shuttle commander, Burt Johnson, boarded the 850 foot long airship, Monterey. Finding the long missing pilot never crossed Burt's mind as he watched the crew prepare the giant dirigible for its maiden voyage to Hawaii. Now, standing in the warm sand, Burt thought back to the crash of the Monterey and the plight of the 114 survivors who were depending on him for rescue. As he stared at the business end of a rusty WWII carbine and the scattered wreckage of Ms. Earhart's Lockheed Electra, he wondered if the old sailor would really pull the trigger.

Genre: Engineering & Transportation

CNC Programming Skills: Understanding Offsets on Fanuc Machines by S. K. Sinha (11 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

This is the fourth e-book in the series, "CNC Programming Skills." It explains the concept of offsets and how to measure these manually on i-series Fanuc machines or a similar control. The very first thing which a person, who is new to the CNC world, needs to know is how to setup the coordinate system for machining. The machining coordinate system is defined by adding relevant offsets to the pre-defined machine coordinate system. When it comes to offsets, oh! these are just too many to confuse most people: External offset, Work offset, Geometry offset, Wear offset, Length offset, to name a few. And, these are to be understood in totality, as these are interrelated. Certain things are illogical also such as the wear value of the tool tip number on a lathe. Unfortunately, we cannot question Fanuc. We have to understand their language if we want to survive in the CNC world. This book is written keeping in view the requirements and expectations of beginners who wish to learn on ...

Genre: Engineering & Transportation

Green Building Basics by Adam Ding (10 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Notice about Book Format: **The current book is offered in Mobi e-book format. In response to the request of some readers, an updated PDF version of this book is also provided on Amazon for the same price. Please do a search or follow this direct link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010EB2ZZW. Pick whichever version you want** Want to learn the basics of green building? Wondering what is "sustainable development"? Is green building more expensive? Confused with "LEED GA" or "LEED Gold"?... This book introduces the very basics of green building concepts from the ground up, as well as a preview of LEED rating system. Although written by a LEED AP with real project experience, no prior knowledge from your side is required. In fact, this book is an easy-read with plenty of visual information. You won't be bored! PLEASE READ: For those who want to pursue the LEED exam, please buy the author's big book "LEED GA Guaranteed" instead (463 pages). Do a simple search on Amazon.com or go to the direct ...

Genre: Engineering & Transportation

Dodge Challenger 1970-2023 The Legend by Gustavo Fernández (5 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The legendary Dodge Challenger is more than a car, it's a statement of power, speed, and style. It's a vehicle that not only takes you from one place to another, but also allows you to do so with audacity and emotion.

Genre: Engineering & Transportation