Author: MG Carroll Childers
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0615340881
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
When he arrived at Ft. Benning to tackle one of the US Army's toughest schools, they hinted that he might want to think twice about it...he was, after all, a 42yr old MAJ in the National Guard and Ranger School is a place where 20 somethings at their peak wash out with alarming regularity. Not only did MAJ Childers step up to the plate, but 8 grueling weeks later he not only graduated but did so as Distinguished Honor Grad. This is no small feat at a school where it is not compulsory to name any honor grad at all...it is earned, period. Filled with intimate details, insight and advice, ""Driving On"" is a must read for anyone who wants to know more about this illustrious program or is contemplating submitting their application.
Driving On
Author: MG Carroll Childers
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0615340881
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
When he arrived at Ft. Benning to tackle one of the US Army's toughest schools, they hinted that he might want to think twice about it...he was, after all, a 42yr old MAJ in the National Guard and Ranger School is a place where 20 somethings at their peak wash out with alarming regularity. Not only did MAJ Childers step up to the plate, but 8 grueling weeks later he not only graduated but did so as Distinguished Honor Grad. This is no small feat at a school where it is not compulsory to name any honor grad at all...it is earned, period. Filled with intimate details, insight and advice, ""Driving On"" is a must read for anyone who wants to know more about this illustrious program or is contemplating submitting their application.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0615340881
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
When he arrived at Ft. Benning to tackle one of the US Army's toughest schools, they hinted that he might want to think twice about it...he was, after all, a 42yr old MAJ in the National Guard and Ranger School is a place where 20 somethings at their peak wash out with alarming regularity. Not only did MAJ Childers step up to the plate, but 8 grueling weeks later he not only graduated but did so as Distinguished Honor Grad. This is no small feat at a school where it is not compulsory to name any honor grad at all...it is earned, period. Filled with intimate details, insight and advice, ""Driving On"" is a must read for anyone who wants to know more about this illustrious program or is contemplating submitting their application.
Driving on the Left
Author: Margaret J. Norrie
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450238432
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Dramatic, disturbing, emotional, tender, and provocative, this novel tells the story of the plight of young lovers in 1940s wartime England, battling to survive separation and fear. Driving on the Left is based on the true love story of two young people living in England in the 1940's. The war, and the events that took place both before and after, are seen through the eyes of Neil and Jeannie, both of whom join the armed forces and serve during the war. Neil finds himself on a troopship destined for distant lands, while Jeannie confronts the terror in the skies over England--both risking body and spirit to serve a greater cause and hoping to find each other again. They are passionately drawn together, only to find themselves separated by war and overwhelmed by circumstantial problems at the war's end. Facing both physical and emotional distance, their stress and challenges appear insurmountable. Only time will tell if they are able to build a lasting happiness together.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450238432
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Dramatic, disturbing, emotional, tender, and provocative, this novel tells the story of the plight of young lovers in 1940s wartime England, battling to survive separation and fear. Driving on the Left is based on the true love story of two young people living in England in the 1940's. The war, and the events that took place both before and after, are seen through the eyes of Neil and Jeannie, both of whom join the armed forces and serve during the war. Neil finds himself on a troopship destined for distant lands, while Jeannie confronts the terror in the skies over England--both risking body and spirit to serve a greater cause and hoping to find each other again. They are passionately drawn together, only to find themselves separated by war and overwhelmed by circumstantial problems at the war's end. Facing both physical and emotional distance, their stress and challenges appear insurmountable. Only time will tell if they are able to build a lasting happiness together.
Night Driving
Author: John Coy
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805067088
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A warm-hearted portrait of a simple event that encapsulates the bond between a father and a son. This warm and thoughtful story about a father and son on an all-night drive to the mountains is just right for Father's Day.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805067088
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A warm-hearted portrait of a simple event that encapsulates the bond between a father and a son. This warm and thoughtful story about a father and son on an all-night drive to the mountains is just right for Father's Day.
Mothertrucker - Driving On
Author: Wendy Priestley
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1471023907
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
After starting her own haulage business, Carol Landers is looking forward to a bright future, but when her business partner Jeff is arrested and thrown into a Bulgarian prison, Carol realises that all could be lost. Devastated by the arrest of her husband, Gina accompanies Carol on a reckless and dangerous drive to Bulgaria in an attempt to free Jeff and save Transcon Haulage from going under.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1471023907
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
After starting her own haulage business, Carol Landers is looking forward to a bright future, but when her business partner Jeff is arrested and thrown into a Bulgarian prison, Carol realises that all could be lost. Devastated by the arrest of her husband, Gina accompanies Carol on a reckless and dangerous drive to Bulgaria in an attempt to free Jeff and save Transcon Haulage from going under.
Motorways, An Essential Guide to Driving on the Motorway
Author: Debbie Brewer
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244419779
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Driving on the motorway for the first time can be particularly daunting. Traffic is moving at a much faster rate, so things can change very quickly, and for a new driver, that can be quite scary. Even for an experienced driver, some motorway situations can be very challenging, and updating your knowledge is always a wise idea. It is essential to have a sound understanding of the rules of the motorway so that you can keep yourself and other road users safe at all times, and this little book is designed to give you that extra confidence and knowledge that you will need. Debbie Brewer has been a Grade A DVSA Approved Driving Instructor for several years. She has also been a qualified Ordit and Fleet Instructor. She is a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists and has achieved RoSPA Gold. This book is also extremely handy for driving instructors planning to teach motorways, or use motorways as a teaching subject on their standards check.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244419779
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Driving on the motorway for the first time can be particularly daunting. Traffic is moving at a much faster rate, so things can change very quickly, and for a new driver, that can be quite scary. Even for an experienced driver, some motorway situations can be very challenging, and updating your knowledge is always a wise idea. It is essential to have a sound understanding of the rules of the motorway so that you can keep yourself and other road users safe at all times, and this little book is designed to give you that extra confidence and knowledge that you will need. Debbie Brewer has been a Grade A DVSA Approved Driving Instructor for several years. She has also been a qualified Ordit and Fleet Instructor. She is a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists and has achieved RoSPA Gold. This book is also extremely handy for driving instructors planning to teach motorways, or use motorways as a teaching subject on their standards check.
Driving on the Rim
Author: Thomas McGuane
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 140007522X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
The unforgettable story of a housepainter turned doctor in Big Sky country who finds himself on a darkly funny journey to salvation in this “irrepressibly comic and optimistic” novel (The New York Times Book Review) from the acclaimed author of Ninety-two in the Shade and Cloudbursts Berl Pickett is living in the small town of Livingston, Montana. The son of Pentecostal rug-shampooers, Pickett has never been the social toast of the town, but when he is accused of negligent homicide in the death of his former lover, he finds himself ostracized by his colleagues and realizes just how small his little village truly is. But fortunately for Berl, the very thing that sets him apart—his inability to follow the pack—proves to be his saving grace. With this inglorious hero, McGuane has created an unforgettable voyager.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 140007522X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
The unforgettable story of a housepainter turned doctor in Big Sky country who finds himself on a darkly funny journey to salvation in this “irrepressibly comic and optimistic” novel (The New York Times Book Review) from the acclaimed author of Ninety-two in the Shade and Cloudbursts Berl Pickett is living in the small town of Livingston, Montana. The son of Pentecostal rug-shampooers, Pickett has never been the social toast of the town, but when he is accused of negligent homicide in the death of his former lover, he finds himself ostracized by his colleagues and realizes just how small his little village truly is. But fortunately for Berl, the very thing that sets him apart—his inability to follow the pack—proves to be his saving grace. With this inglorious hero, McGuane has created an unforgettable voyager.
The Psychology of Driving on Rural Roads
Author: Gert Weller
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3531924141
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
Rural roads constitute the most dangerous road category with regard to the number of fatal accidents. In order to increase traffic safety on rural roads it is necessary to take into account not only their inherent properties but also their effect on behaviour. Gert Weller develops a psychological model for driving on rural roads which is validated in three empirical steps: laboratory, simulator and driving experiments. His results provide insight into the possibilities of how driving behaviour on rural roads can be influenced and give practical guidance for the enhancement of rural road safety. The book is written for psychologists in the fields of traffic psychology and human factors research, traffic engineers, road planners as well as for political decision makers in traffic planning departments.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3531924141
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
Rural roads constitute the most dangerous road category with regard to the number of fatal accidents. In order to increase traffic safety on rural roads it is necessary to take into account not only their inherent properties but also their effect on behaviour. Gert Weller develops a psychological model for driving on rural roads which is validated in three empirical steps: laboratory, simulator and driving experiments. His results provide insight into the possibilities of how driving behaviour on rural roads can be influenced and give practical guidance for the enhancement of rural road safety. The book is written for psychologists in the fields of traffic psychology and human factors research, traffic engineers, road planners as well as for political decision makers in traffic planning departments.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1452
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1452
Book Description
On the Road - Driving Adventures, Pleasures and Discoveries
Author: Peter Schindler
Publisher: On the Road Editions Ltd
ISBN: 9789889825614
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Celebrating the pleasures of driving, this book takes the reader on a journey, discovering how beautiful and refreshing driving, and life, can be. With pictures of magnificent roads, breath-taking landscapes and people at one with their cars, it is about driving experiences around the world.
Publisher: On the Road Editions Ltd
ISBN: 9789889825614
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Celebrating the pleasures of driving, this book takes the reader on a journey, discovering how beautiful and refreshing driving, and life, can be. With pictures of magnificent roads, breath-taking landscapes and people at one with their cars, it is about driving experiences around the world.
The Lost Art of High Performance Driving
Author: Ross Bentley
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 0760352372
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Become a better performance driver with Speed Secrets With the promise of autonomous vehicles in our near future, and current cars equipped with all sorts of mind-boggling driver aides, many feel that the art (and science) of performance driving has been lost - or will be. But no! For every device designed to take the act of driving out of our hands, the desire to actively participate in the control of a car becomes even stronger for driving enthusiasts. One only needs to look at the number of performance cars available today to see that the desire to truly drive is still in strong demand. In Speed Secrets: The Lost Art of Performance Driving, Ross Bentley explains in plain language how you can become an even better performance-oriented driver, whether it's to enjoy a twisty mountain highway, to take that secret back-road route to work, or to participate in a track day on a racing circuit. From how best to use your car's controls, to cornering, to dealing with adverse driving conditions, this book will make you a better performance driver. Along the way, you'll learn what ABS, traction and stability control, self-braking systems, and semi-automatic transmissions do and how best to incorporate them into your driving. Speed Secrets: The Lost Art of Performance Driving will help you understand your car well and be an even better, faster driver. Most importantly, it will fuel your passion for driving!
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 0760352372
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Become a better performance driver with Speed Secrets With the promise of autonomous vehicles in our near future, and current cars equipped with all sorts of mind-boggling driver aides, many feel that the art (and science) of performance driving has been lost - or will be. But no! For every device designed to take the act of driving out of our hands, the desire to actively participate in the control of a car becomes even stronger for driving enthusiasts. One only needs to look at the number of performance cars available today to see that the desire to truly drive is still in strong demand. In Speed Secrets: The Lost Art of Performance Driving, Ross Bentley explains in plain language how you can become an even better performance-oriented driver, whether it's to enjoy a twisty mountain highway, to take that secret back-road route to work, or to participate in a track day on a racing circuit. From how best to use your car's controls, to cornering, to dealing with adverse driving conditions, this book will make you a better performance driver. Along the way, you'll learn what ABS, traction and stability control, self-braking systems, and semi-automatic transmissions do and how best to incorporate them into your driving. Speed Secrets: The Lost Art of Performance Driving will help you understand your car well and be an even better, faster driver. Most importantly, it will fuel your passion for driving!