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Critical Issues in Air Transport Economics and Business
ISBN: 9780415570558 / Angielski / Twarda / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book offers material for strategic thinking featuring contributions from key figures in Europe, the US and Asia. The focus of the book expands from economic to legal issues, bankruptcy and safety and security. The carefully selected papers offer a thorough and structured analysis of major current developments in the air transport industry. Fully up to date, topics covered include competitive strength, capacity utilisation and risk. The most likely future scenarios are more or less known. Only, the timeframe remains uncertain. The speed at which the various market... This book offers material for strategic thinking featuring contributions from key figures in Europe, the US and Asia. The focus of the book expands... |
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725,69 |
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Highest Mountain: Surviving the 20th Century 1925-2000 and Beyond
ISBN: 9781449041014 / Angielski / Miękka / 180 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. How did we ever grow up, children were born in their mothers bedroom. We drank raw milk, with thick cream on the top. There was lead paint on EVERYTHING, asbestos insulation on every school building, no seat belts, no bicycle helmets, no child labor laws, no clean air laws, no safety caps on pill bottles or ant poison. Actually, we were free people, free to think and learn for ourselves. The hazards of the period were measles, mumps, dyptheria, polio. There was ONE doctor in my town, and he was kept busy delivering babies and removing kids' tonsils. There was ONE lawyer and I guess most of...
How did we ever grow up, children were born in their mothers bedroom. We drank raw milk, with thick cream on the top. There was lead paint on EVERYTHI...
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76,85 |
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Flying Higher
ISBN: 9781425166526 / Angielski / Miękka / 236 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The rise of transport airlines stems from the final days of World War II, when airplanes were used mostly by the military and for Government mail. Juan Trippe's idea of an "Empire of the Air" transporting people was a distant dream. There were no footsteps to follow. Beyer, working himself up through the ranks, cast his practical eye at the many aspects of how an airline could run and prosper, and became known as an efficiency wizard.
During his international career, he says what it was like dealing with government regulations, he describes the fleets and their maintenance, and at one... The rise of transport airlines stems from the final days of World War II, when airplanes were used mostly by the military and for Government mail. Jua...
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cena:
85,71 |
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The Battle of Life
ISBN: 9781449039424 / Angielski / Miękka / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The true story of the hardships and adventures of a boy joining the navy at 15 in the 1950's. Training at HMS Ganges and serving on ships and submarines operating around the UK, Far East, Middle East, Australia, West Indies and the Arctic. The traumatic life continues as a civilian in the various contracts as a self employed engineer and life itself.
The true story of the hardships and adventures of a boy joining the navy at 15 in the 1950's. Training at HMS Ganges and serving on ships and submarin...
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76,85 |
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The Touch of Greatness: Colonel William C. Bentley Jr., USAAC/USAF; Aviation Pioneer
ISBN: 9781449023850 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Colonel William C. Bentley Jr. was a member of the small elite group of U.S. Army Air Corps officers who formed the genesis for the development of what we now know as the U.S. Air Force. He was not only rated as a Command Pilot and was a test pilot on the B-17, but he was a doctrinal visionary in airlanding tactics and serving as an advocate for servicemembers higher education. Colonel Bentley commanded the Paratroop Task Force during Operation Torch; the longest and first airborne mission in American military history. He was the first graduate of the University of Maryland's off campus...
Colonel William C. Bentley Jr. was a member of the small elite group of U.S. Army Air Corps officers who formed the genesis for the development of wha...
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65,54 |
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Aerial Life: Spaces, Mobilities, Affects
ISBN: 9781405182614 / Angielski / Miękka / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. NOMINATED AND SHORT LISTED FOR THE SURVEILLANCE STUDIES BOOK PRIZE 2011
This theoretically informed research explores what the development and transformation of air travel has meant for societies and individuals.
NOMINATED AND SHORT LISTED FOR THE SURVEILLANCE STUDIES BOOK PRIZE 2011
This theoretically informed research explores what the development ... |
cena:
127,26 |
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Thirty Seconds to Impact: The Captain's Story of Flight BA38
ISBN: 9781449088583 / Angielski / Miękka / 340 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. When Peter took charge of the flight deck of the 777 and took off from Beijing airport, there was nothing to suggest that this trip would be anything other than a routine flight of the sort he had made so many times before. It was not until moments before landing that anything went wrong. Coming in to Heathrow Airport, the plane suffered inexplicable loss of power to both engines, and it was suddenly likely that the plane would plough into a built-up area outside the airport, with the loss of all lives on board. Peter tells us in graphic detail his thoughts and actions when he managed to help...
When Peter took charge of the flight deck of the 777 and took off from Beijing airport, there was nothing to suggest that this trip would be anything ...
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cena:
90,42 |
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Aerial Life: Spaces, Mobilities, Affects
ISBN: 9781405182621 / Angielski / Twarda / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. NOMINATED AND SHORT LISTED FOR THE SURVEILLANCE STUDIES BOOK PRIZE 2011
This theoretically informed research explores what the development and transformation of air travel has meant for societies and individuals.
NOMINATED AND SHORT LISTED FOR THE SURVEILLANCE STUDIES BOOK PRIZE 2011
This theoretically informed research explores what the development ... |
cena:
305,55 |
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Labor Relations in the Aviation and Aerospace Industries
ISBN: 9780809330430 / Angielski / Twarda / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this textbook designed for courses on aviation labor relations, the authors-experts with many years of experience in these sectors-examine and evaluate the labor process for all aspects of the aviation and aerospace industries, including aerospace manufacturing, airlines, general aviation, federal and state administrative agencies, and public airports. Divided into three parts-Public Policy and Labor Law; Principles, Practices and Procedures in Collective Bargaining and Dispute Resolution; and the Changing Labor Relations Environment-the book provides an overview of the industries... In this textbook designed for courses on aviation labor relations, the authors-experts with many years of experience in these sectors-examine and ... |
cena:
270,92 |
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Straight on Till Morning: The Life of Beryl Markham
ISBN: 9780393339154 / Angielski / Miękka / 421 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Born in England and raised in Kenya, Beryl Markham was a notorious beauty. She trained race horses and had scandalous affairs, but she is most remembered for being a pioneering aviatrix. She became the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean and the first person to make it from London to New York nonstop. In Mary S. Lovell's definitive biography, Beryl takes on new life--vividly portrayed by a master biographer whose knowledge of her subject is unparalleled.
Born in England and raised in Kenya, Beryl Markham was a notorious beauty. She trained race horses and had scandalous affairs, but she is most remembe...
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76,34 |
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Corporate Aviation Management
ISBN: 9780809330393 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this comprehensive aviation manual, Raoul Castro provides a source of invaluable corporate aviation management information. He begins by giving an overview of corporate aviation from its inception, then focuses on the management principles and functions that specifically target corporate aviation. Through the utilization of these sound management principles, Castro facilitates the acceptance of corporate aircraft as indispensable tools of industry. As Castro notes, few companies know how to use corporate aircraft to maximum advantage. Drawing on his expertise and experience, Castro... In this comprehensive aviation manual, Raoul Castro provides a source of invaluable corporate aviation management information. He begins by giving ... |
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116,06 |
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Technology Engineering and Management in Aviation: Advancements and Discoveries
ISBN: 9781609608873 / Angielski / Twarda / 430 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Technology Engineering and Management in Aviation: Advancements and Discoveries details the essential new developments in technology and management in the aviation industry. Specific and important advances in navigation, air traffic control, and environmental impact all make their way into this volume, which also focuses on management policies keeping up with new technology. This volume is a vital reference for practitioners, management, students, and all those interested in the field of aviation.
Technology Engineering and Management in Aviation: Advancements and Discoveries details the essential new developments in technology and management in...
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982,85 |
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Just about - But Not Quite
ISBN: 9781456752606 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Dick has written this book basically in his own words and all events and stories contained herein are factual and actually happened. He has been involved in so many situations that is almost unbelievable. He has exposed and dealt with so many well known people in politics, government, movies, royalties and top level executives in various areas of major business operations. He has traveled extensively throughout the world and has encountered many fascinating events and experiences. As he was reminiscing and writing this book, he couldn't believe that he has done and accomplished all these...
Dick has written this book basically in his own words and all events and stories contained herein are factual and actually happened. He has been invol...
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cena:
81,38 |
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Just about - But Not Quite
ISBN: 9781456752613 / Angielski / Twarda / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Dick has written this book basically in his own words and all events and stories contained herein are factual and actually happened. He has been involved in so many situations that is almost unbelievable. He has exposed and dealt with so many well known people in politics, government, movies, royalties and top level executives in various areas of major business operations.He has traveled extensively throughout the world and has encountered many fascinating events and experiences. As he was reminiscing and writing this book, he couldn't believe that he has done and accomplished all these...
Dick has written this book basically in his own words and all events and stories contained herein are factual and actually happened. He has been invol...
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cena:
131,12 |
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The How and Why of UFOs
ISBN: 9781452005331 / Angielski / Miękka / 740 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The How and Why of UFOs is the much anticipated sequel to Kenneth W. Behrendt's previous groundbreaking work on the subject, Secrets of UFO Technology. The present work begins with a detailed review of the revolutionary anti-mass field theory explanation for UFO propulsion and its secondary effects which is critical to understanding how these craft can easily overcome the usual limitations imposed by gravity and inertia upon our present massive earthly air and spacecraft. This cutting edge theory is then applied to several classic UFO cases to provide previously unsuspected insights into...
The How and Why of UFOs is the much anticipated sequel to Kenneth W. Behrendt's previous groundbreaking work on the subject, Secrets of UFO Technology...
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cena:
172,92 |
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The How and Why of UFOs
ISBN: 9781452005348 / Angielski / Twarda / 740 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The How and Why of UFOs is the much anticipated sequel to Kenneth W. Behrendt's previous groundbreaking work on the subject, Secrets of UFO Technology. The present work begins with a detailed review of the revolutionary anti-mass field theory explanation for UFO propulsion and its secondary effects which is critical to understanding how these craft can easily overcome the usual limitations imposed by gravity and inertia upon our present massive earthly air and spacecraft. This cutting edge theory is then applied to several classic UFO cases to provide previously unsuspected insights into...
The How and Why of UFOs is the much anticipated sequel to Kenneth W. Behrendt's previous groundbreaking work on the subject, Secrets of UFO Technology...
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cena:
215,85 |
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Aerotowing Gliders: A Guide to Towing Gliders, with an Emphasis on Safety
ISBN: 9781456775155 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
cena:
141,71 |
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Wreaking Havoc: A Year in an A-20volume 91
ISBN: 9781603447379 / Angielski / Miękka / 258 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Life," writes Joseph Rutter, "was all fun and games with very expensive toys during those bright June days in 1944." Rutter was a pilot in the Army Air Force, and the expensive toys were airplanes-A-20s. He had just completed replacement crew training at Charlotte, North Carolina, and shortly thereafter he was flying with the 312th Bomb Group from Hollandia, New Guinea, over Japanese targets and across "unexplored" areas, and life became more serious. Wreaking Havoc: A Year in an A-20 tells the story of Rutter and his friends at a time when the horrors of war were matched by the energy and...
"Life," writes Joseph Rutter, "was all fun and games with very expensive toys during those bright June days in 1944." Rutter was a pilot in the Army A...
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cena:
125,24 |
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Airport Economics in Latin America and the Caribbean: Benchmarking, Regulation, and Pricing
ISBN: 9780821389775 / Angielski / Miękka / 274 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Traditionally, air transport infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) was exclusively under government ownership and management. Starting in the late 1990s, several Latin American countries implemented innovative public-private partnerships (PPP) that transferred the financing and management of air transport sector infrastructure to the private sector. This book presents the findings of a first-ever, comprehensive study of how LAC region airports have evolved during this notable period of transition in airport ownership. It is an unbiased, positive analysis of what happened,...
Traditionally, air transport infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) was exclusively under government ownership and management. Starti...
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cena:
120,90 |
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Composite Mechanisms
ISBN: 9781426951787 / Angielski / Miękka / 276 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Composite mechanisms are composed of simple mechanisms combined into new mechanisms with improved characteristics and functions. Bearing the benefits of easy manufacturing and low cost, they have in use as early as the south-pointing chariot in ancient China, and notably in Watt s steam engine in England of the late eighteenth century. They are fashionable nowadays and will be just as important in the future. After many years of teaching and research, Yan Zhenying has compiled the most important material, arranged the fundamental theories, tabulated tables, and created examples of his own....
Composite mechanisms are composed of simple mechanisms combined into new mechanisms with improved characteristics and functions. Bearing the benefits ...
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cena:
79,07 |