The 1980s were a consequential decade for universities. The marketization of higher education, the adjunctification of labor, and culture wars over curriculum transformed the landscape in a short pe……続きを見る
The fascinating history of how the radical delta-wing became the design of choice for early British and American high-performance jets, and of the role legendary aircraft like the Fairey Delta serie……続きを見る
“Anyone who is interested in Civil War logistics, wartime railroads, and the Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania needs to read this study.” ーEric J. Wittenberg, award-winning historian and author
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With over 175 images, this volume profiles the life and work of the legendary railroad photographer and the transformation of transportation after WWII.
From the late 1940s onward, Wallace W. Abbey ……続きを見る
The Frances Smith was not only the first steamboat to be built in Owen Sound, but also the largest vessel on Georgian Bay at that time. By far the most luxurious vessel to sail the Upper Great Lakes……続きを見る
Mobility - the movements of people, things, and ideas, as well as their associated cultural meanings - has been a key factor in shaping Canadians' perceptions of and interactions with their country.……続きを見る
In "Coaching, with Anecdotes of the Road," William Pitt Lord Lennox provides a vivid portrayal of the art of coaching'Äîa popular 19th-century mode of travel that captivated the imagination of the B……続きを見る
Chartered in 1869, Southern Illinois University has been a stalwart presence on the southern Illinois landscape for a century and a half. This book celebrates the 150th anniversary of the university……続きを見る
Famous for leading the Tokyo Raid, America's first strike against Japan in World War II, Jimmy Doolittle led a remarkable life as an American pilot. This firsthand account by his granddaughter revea……続きを見る
This book traces the long history of wars and peace in China, and the many civilized and uncivilized stages of Chinese history.
It has often been said that China has a long history of over 5,000 yea……続きを見る
From the late 1940s onward, Wallace W. Abbey masterfully combined journalistic and artistic vision to transform everyday transportation moments into magical photographs. Abbey, a photographer, journ……続きを見る
Get an inside look at the real beginning of outlaw biker culture with this "raucous and heartfelt recounting of the early days of biker clubs" (Roadbike). The story starts one weekend in 1947, at a ……続きを見る
