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Better transport is essential to Myanmar's development. After decades of underinvestment, Myanmar's transport infrastructure lags behind other regional countries. Sixty percent of trunk highways and most of the railways need maintenance or rehabilitation. River infrastructure does not exist, while 20 million people lack basic road access. Can the transport sector deliver upon the master plan's objectives? What is needed to improve the quality of the...
2) BMW M Series
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From the 3.0 CSL's debut in 1972, BMW has taken a very balanced approach to tuning its M division cars, turning already competitive models into well-rounded, capable performance machines. This eBook collects Road & Track's BMW M car coverage, including features, reviews, comparison tests, and interviews on everything from the M3 and M5 to the short-lived M1 supercar, and even today's M-badged SUVs. It's a great way for the enthusiast to revisit the...
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Este libro es un estudio indispensable para aquellas personas motivadas por la historia del transporte y movilidad urbana en la ciudad de Santiago de Chile. El texto ahonda en variados temas cruciales para comprender el impacto de la movilidad y los medios de transporte modernos para la ciudad y las sociedades urbanas. A lo largo de sus capítulos se da cuenta del impacto del transporte colectivo en el desarrollo histórico de Santiago, y en particular...
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Paula McLain, author of the phenomenal bestseller The Paris Wife, now returns with her keenly anticipated new novel, transporting readers to colonial Kenya in the 1920s. Circling the Sun brings to life a fearless and captivating woman-Beryl Markham, a record-setting aviator caught up in a passionate love triangle with safari hunter Denys Finch Hatton and Karen Blixen, who as Isak Dinesen wrote the classic memoir Out of Africa.
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Enjoy the sound of buses racing along the highway through this ingenious multi-sensory tool. When a child goes over picture books, he sees with his eyes, listens with his eyes, smells the pages with his nose and touches them with his hands. It's a multi-sensory experience that makes complex concepts become simpler. Buy a copy today!
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About 25,000 kilometers of railway corridors connect countries within the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) region. CAREC countries export mostly to the European Union (33% of exports in 2015) and the People's Republic of China (19%), but growing export-import activity is underserved. The rail network does not match changing trade patterns. Improved rail service quality is needed to facilitate regional cooperation. This publication...
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Discover Series Books for Babies,Toddlers Zoom! Beep Beep! Crash! Featuring full,color photographs of cars, planes, trucks and more, TRANSPORTATION is ideal for children who love seeing things that go. Each page features a brilliantly photographed image along with a title so the next time your four year old is debating the merits of bulldozers versus excavators, you can join in the fun. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture...
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En una coyuntura de modernización de la infraestructura portuaria nacional, estrechamente relacionada con el crecimiento de las exportaciones peruanas, gracias al despegue económico de los últimos años, resulta necesario abordar y profundizar los estudios sobre derecho portuario, teniendo en cuenta que cerca del noventa por ciento de nuestro comercio exterior se realiza por la vía marítima.
Precisamente, con el fin de contribuir a un mayor...
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Lavishly illustrated and a joy to read, this authoritative reference work on the North American continent's railroads covers the U.S., Canadian, Mexican, Central American, and Cuban systems. The encyclopedia's over-arching theme is the evolution of the railroad industry and the historical impact of its progress on the North American continent. This thoroughly researched work examines the various aspects of the industry's development: technology, operations,...
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Did you know that some cars have wings? That Formula One pit-crews can change tires in seconds? Discover for yourself amazing facts about cars, from the very earliest models with three wheels, to today's record breakers that go faster than the speed of sound, and more, in this fascinating fact book about cars.
11) Sustainable Transport Solutions: Low-Carbon Buses in the People's Republic of China - November 2018
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This publication discusses the real-world performance data of low-carbon buses in the People's Republic of China. It also reviews the environmental and financial impacts, as well as the policies used to promote them. The People's Republic of China has taken the lead in the deployment of low-carbon buses and is moving toward full electrification to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Data and information in this publication...
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It is only by specifically considering the needs and concerns of women and girls that we design infrastructure and services that are truly inclusive. This three-country study analyzes the incidence and impacts of sexual harassment on public transport. It proposes simple design changes and policy considerations which when implemented, can change the behavior of targets, perpetrators and bystanders, and make public transportation systems a safer and...
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Exploring the frozen Alaskan wilderness; spotting elephants and lions on a Botswana river safari; sailing through the mighty fjords in Scandinavia and New Zealand; island-hopping the Caribbean, rich in colonial plazas and white sand beaches. Cruising has never been more diverse.
This practical and inspiring guide gives you the lowdown on the wide world of cruises. Get essential advice and expert tips on everything from the types of cruises available,...
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What is that you see in the sky? Planes! Whether they are passenger or cargo planes, they never fail to fill a child's mind with wonder. How do they fly? Where will they land? With this picture book, you are giving your child the power to discover the answers to these common questions. Don't forget to order a copy today!
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Airplane rides are fun, aren't they? You can make the experience bring a lot of educational benefits through this picture book for kids. Encourage your child to acquire knowledge on their own by developing the habit of self-paced reading. Gather some real answer to your child's airplane questions. Grab a copy of this picture book today.
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Discover Reading Early Reader It's a bird? It's a plane? It's a helicopter! Learn all about helicopters in this informative level 4 reader. Each page features a full,color photo of a helicopter with several sentences of information. At the end of the book, there is a Key Words list (featuring words like "thrust" and "navigation") with activities for your student to complete. Perfect for homeschool families, classroom enrichment and more, HELICOPTER...
17) Iconic Cars
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CORVETTE: The Chevrolet Corvette is a treasured American icon and one of the world's most popular sports cars. The experts at Car and Driver, who have tested nearly every version of this sleek machine, have now compiled and curated over 50 years of articles, reviews, and news about the Corvette, from the first 'Vettes of the fifties to today's Corvette Stingray. The original articles in this eBook come from the pens of some of the magazine's most...
18) Mustang
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Nothing says America like the Ford Mustang, the original pony car and the country's most loved sporting machine. This ebook, pulled from the pages of Road & Track, documents the rise of an icon-the brainchild of crude engineering, modern styling, and fantastic marketing. This ebook looks back over fifty years of coverage, from Le Mans recaps to 0—60 times to the dark years of the Mustang II. There are road tests, comparisons, and reviews from the...
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Descubra libros en serie para bebés y niños pequeños Busque en el cielo o en este libro para ver fotos increíbles de aviones. Los aviadores jóvenes se deleitarán en voltear a través de cada foto con un título debajo de ella. Los AEROPUERTOS son perfectos para el uso en aeropuertos y para dar a niños un poco algo mirar y leer a través en salas de espera, en vuelos, o al viajar. Discover Books for Babies & Toddlers Look up in the sky or down...
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Discover Books for Babies & Toddlers. Look up in the sky or down in this book to see amazing photos of airplanes. Young aviators will delight in flipping through each photo with a title beneath it. AIRPLANES is perfect for use in airports and to give kids a little something to look at and read through in waiting rooms, on flights, or when traveling. Descubra libros en serie para bebés y niños pequeños Busque en el cielo o en este libro para ver...
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