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Vans and the Truckin' Life
This Truckin' Life
Author: Laurie Driver
Publisher:
Published: 2010-06
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9781449090449
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The book is a set of reflections and recollections of a driver's 40 plus years in the hard and unforgiving world of the haulage and transport industry. It delves into the methods resorted to, in order to survive and make ends meet for him and his family, in a world where the driver is considered the lowest of the low. There is both humour and pathos and some love and some violence. There are tales of underhand dealings, fiddles and thievery. It tells of times when truck driving was a man's world. Hard relentless toil, long, unsocial hours when there was no power steering and all gearboxes were constant mesh. When roping and sheeting was the norm. When trucking wasn't just a job. It was a way of life
This Truckin' Life. a Memoir
Author: Dennis Burnier-smith
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2018-09-02
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9781726430708
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book is an autobiographical piece about the author's life in transport. It is an updated & revised set of recollections of 40+ years in the hard, unforgiving world of the haulage & transport industry. Numerous anecdotes and pictures have been added It delves into the methods resorted to in order to survive and make ends meet for a truck driver and his family in a world where the truck driver is deemed to be the lowest of the low. The anecdotes herein possess both humour & pathos, some love and some violence mixed with tales of underhand dealings, fiddles and outright thievery. It tells of a time when truck driving was the male's domain. Hard relentless toil, long unsocial hours, no power steering, low pay and when all gearboxes were of the constant mesh variety. When roping & sheeting was the norm and numerous nights were spent away from home and how truck driving wasn't just an employment choice - IT WAS A WAY OF LIFE!
Transport and Logistics
Author: Amanda Evans
Publisher: Career FAQs
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 233
ISBN-13: 1921106522
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →CAREER FAQS TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS profiles over 25 people working in freight, aviation, rail, road, warehousing and maritime services. From business systems management to safety consultants and legal counsel, transport and logistics offers a range of dynamic career options for people with a passion for organisation, planning and travel.
The Diesel Brothers
Author: Heavy D
Publisher: Gallery Books
Published: 2020-09-15
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 1982169591
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Feel like somebody hit the brakes on your Diesel Brothers cravings? Discover how you can keep the gas going with this rip-roaring ride behind the scenes of Discovery Channel's popular series Diesel Brothers. In the world of monster trucks, no one builds bigger and more extreme rides—and has more fun in the process—than Heavy D, Diesel Dave, and their crew at DieselSellerz. Their larger-than-life creations and awesome truck giveaways are legendary, but for those less fortunate who haven’t had the opportunity to experience a Bros’ souped-up truck, this thrill-ride of a book is the next best thing. Learn the epic and inspirational stories behind Heavy D and Diesel Dave’s business and personal lives, from the guys’ first meeting, to their early adventures building DieselSellerz, to their successful business venture with Redbeard, Muscle, and the rest of the fearless staff. In addition to learning about the Bros’ two-year Mormon missions, humble beginnings, and world travels, you’ll also get the unforgettable details of their hilarious, most well-known pranks, and the remarkable stories behind the personalities that have made Diesel Brothers one of the fastest growing and most popular reality TV shows. But wait—there’s more! The book is chock full of essential advice for anyone who’d like to get in on the action. Whether you’re a die-hard monster truck fan or just looking for inspiration to upgrade that piece of junk in your garage, Heavy D and his crew are here to show you how it’s done. You’ll learn how to find the best bargain in the junkyard, how to play hardball with tough-talking dealers, and how to turn that sad sack heap of parts into a badass diesel vehicle. What are you waiting for? Get out there and let diesel freedom ring!
Life on the Road
Author: Randolph Covich
Publisher:
Published: 2018-07-30
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9780143771944
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Kiwi truckies are the unsung heroes of New Zealand - the men and women who make great personal sacrifice and often risk their lives to keep our country running. The people who devote their life, in some way or another, to what is often a hard and lonely passion. Life on the Roadgathers together their fascinating stories. It captures the humour, tragedy, action and extremes of the trucking world, by turns moving between the dramatic, light-hearted and surprising - including runaway trucks, skirmishes with the law, nostalgic tales of the early pioneers, love stories, and more than one practical joke. Whether you're a trucking die-hard or just love the wide open road and a cracking good yarn, Life on the Roadis a gripping insight into the real lives of Kiwi truckies.
DAF Trucks Since 1949
Author: Colin Peck
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
Published: 2010-07-15
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 184584260X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book chronicles the fascinating first 80 years of DAF’s history, from being a small Dutch trailer manufacturer through to its acquisition by US truck giant Paccar, and the development of the company to its present position as the top-selling truck in the UK and a major global brand. Buses, cars and army trucks are also covered, as well as details of how DAF has worked with various other truck makers, such as Leyland, International Harvester, Renault, RABA and GINAF, making the book essential reading for truck enthusiasts everywhere.
Canon DSLR
Author: Christopher Grey
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 298
ISBN-13: 0240520408
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →So you have a Canon DSLR? Do you know how to get the most from your sophisticated camera? Canon DSLR: The Ultimate Photographer's Guide is a thorough, in-depth and step-by-step look at how to understand the Canon digital photography system and how to optimize your digital photography workflow from pre capture to output. Chris Grey shows you how to customize your DSLR according to the genre you are working in. He showcases the work of professional photographers from the worlds of wedding photography, fine art, sports/action, portrait and nature and each photographer explains their differing workflow requirements and how they get the best shots. Starting with the issues you will face: which file format - RAW or JPEG? Which camera? Which lens? Which software? - and moving on to covering the specific features of all the new Canon DSLRs in the EOS system, from the nifty Digital Rebel XTi to the awesome 1D Mark III, Chris Grey shows you how to get the most out of each camera. He shows images taken and the settings he has used so you can see the exact effect of each function. Packed with tips from the pros, key workflow solutions and images side by side showing different camera functions, this book is a must have for any Canon shooter.
Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
Author: John Ayto
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2010-02-11
Total Pages: 424
ISBN-13: 0199232059
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Offering coverage of over 6,000 slang words and expressions from the Cockney 'abaht' to the American term 'zowie', this is the most authoritative dictionary of slang from the 20th and 21st centuries.
