Why Public Transportation Sucks in the US
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The Best Transportation System in the World: Railroads, Trucks, Airlines, and American Public Policy in the Twentieth Century
- ASIN: 0812221168
- ISBN: 0812221168
- Brand: Brand: University of Pennsylvania Press
- Manufacturer: University of Pennsylvania Press
The Best Transportation System in the World focuses on the centrality of government in organizing the nation's transportation industries. As the authors show, over the course of the twentieth century, transportation in the United States was as much a product of hard-fought politics, lobbying, and litigation as it was a naturally evolving system of ... [Read More]
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The Falls Guys
- ASIN: B077VYNZ5Q
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Land of Idols: Political Mythology in America
- ASIN: 0312094973
- ISBN: 0312094973
- Manufacturer: Bedford/st Martins
Arguing against the presumption that the U.S. has no dominant ideology, the author confronts the myths in American society that limit the perception of political reality and constrain progressive reform
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Michael Brein's Guide to Honolulu & Oahu by TheBus (Michael Brein's Guides to Sightseeing by Public Transportation) (Michael Brein's Travel Guides to Sightseeing By Public Transportation)
- ASIN: 1886590400
- ISBN: 1886590400
- Brand: Michael Brein
- Manufacturer: Michael Brein
Michael Brein's Guide to Honolulu & Oahu by TheBus shows travelers how to go to Honolulu & Oahu's top 50 visitor attractions by the public bus. The guide shows which bus lines to take, which stops to board and exit at, and, using about 30 detailed mini-area-walking maps, shows exactly how to walk from these stops right to the visitor attractions. A... [Read More]
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BEST TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN THE WORLD: RAILROADS, TRUCKS, AIRLINES, & AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY (HISTORICAL PERSP BUS ENTERPRIS)
- ASIN: 0814210368
- ISBN: 0814210368
- Brand: Brand: Ohio State University Press
- Manufacturer: Ohio State University Press
From 1920 to the mid-1990s, American transportation in the form of railroads, trucks, and airlines was simply a creature of politics and public policy. In brief, the markets for rail, truck, and airlines were not natural entities, but had been created through hard-fought political contests, full-time lobbying, and unceasing litigation. Between 1940... [Read More]
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Getting Around Tokyo Pocket Atlas and Transportation Guide: Includes Yokohama, Kamakura, Yokota, Yokosuka, Hakone and MT Fuji
- ASIN: 4805309652
- ISBN: 4805309652
- Brand: Tuttle Publishing
- Manufacturer: Tuttle Publishing
This pocket atlas and Japan travel guide is an indispensable tool for getting around Tokyo—whether as a first–time visitor, or a local resident. The travel book is conveniently divided into chapters that enable the user to know what to do on arriving at Narita or Haneda Airport, and then how to get into and around the city using all available m... [Read More]
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Capital Streetcars:: Early Mass Transit in Washington, D.C. (General History)
- ASIN: 1467118834
- ISBN: 1467118834
- Manufacturer: The History Press
Washington's first streetcars trundled down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Civil War. By the end of the century, streetcar lines crisscrossed the city, expanding it into the suburbs and defining where Washingtonians lived, worked and played. One of the most beloved routes was the scenic Cabin John line to the amusement park in Glen Echo, Maryland. ... [Read More]
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Better Made in Michigan:: The Salty Story of Detroit's Best Chip (American Palate)
- ASIN: 162619985X
- ISBN: 162619985X
- Manufacturer: The History Press
For many, Detroit is the crunch capital of the world. More than forty local chip companies once fed the Motor City's never-ending appetite for salty snacks, including New Era, Everkrisp, Krun-Chee, Mello Crisp, Wolverine and Vita-Boy. Only Better Made remains. From the start, the brand was known for light, crisp chips that were near to perfection. ... [Read More]
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2 ID Window RFID Wallet for Men, Bifold Top Flip, Extra Capacity Travel Wallet (Brown - Distressed Leather, Medium)
- UPC: 761290999121
- ASIN: B01MDK9E3J
- Brand: Bryker Hyde
- Size: Medium
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Global Street Design Guide
- ASIN: 1610917014
- ISBN: 1610917014
- Brand: Island Press
- Manufacturer: Island Press
Each year, 1.2 million people die from traffic fatalities, highlighting the need to design streets that offer safe and enticing travel choices for all people. Cities around the world are facing the same challenges as cities in the US, and many of these problems are rooted in outdated codes and standards. The Global Street Design Guide is a tim... [Read More]
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Tracks Ahead: San Francisco Cable Cars/Twin Cities Model Railroad Club, Minneso
- ASIN: B0086BBEQO
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Race, Class, and Politics in the Cappuccino City
- ASIN: 022644953X
- ISBN: 022644953X
- Brand: University of Chicago Press
- Manufacturer: University of Chicago Press
For long-time residents of Washington, DC’s Shaw/U Street, the neighborhood has become almost unrecognizable in recent years. Where the city’s most infamous open-air drug market once stood, a farmers’ market now sells grass-fed beef and homemade duck egg ravioli. On the corner where AM.PM carryout used to dish out soul food, a new establishme... [Read More]
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The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue
- ASIN: B0028S3WIY
- Manufacturer: Scribner
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Fighting Traffic: The Dawn of the Motor Age in the American City (Inside Technology)
- ASIN: 0262516128
- ISBN: 0262516128
- Brand: MIT Press MA
- Manufacturer: The MIT Press
The fight for the future of the city street between pedestrians, street railways, and promoters of the automobile between 1915 and 1930.Before the advent of the automobile, users of city streets were diverse and included children at play and pedestrians at large. By 1930, most streets were primarily a motor thoroughfares where children did not belo... [Read More]
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Tork Premium MB578 Soft Xpress Multifold Paper Hand Towel, 3-Panel, 2-Ply, 9.125" Width x 10.875" Length, White (Case 16 Packs, 135 per Pack, 2,160 Towels)
- UPC: 785577185915
- ASIN: B0722Y53F9
- Brand: Tork
- Size: One Case
- Manufacturer: SCA Americas LLC
Tork Premium Soft Xpress 3-Panel Multifold Paper Hand Towels. Superior appearance, hand feel, strength and absorbency. Combine softness with sustainability for QuickDry performance as QuickDry products offer a quick and highly absorbent hand drying experience. High-performance paper towels help customers use fewer, resulting in greater cost savings... [Read More]
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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Boston: Including Coastal and Interior Regions and New Hampshire
- ASIN: 0897324552
- ISBN: 0897324552
- Manufacturer: Menasha Ridge Press
It’s Time to Take a Hike! The best way to experience Boston is by hiking it! Get outdoors with local authors and hiking experts Lafe Low and Helen Weatherall as they help you find and enjoy the top hikes within 60 miles of Beantown. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife ... [Read More]
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Roadfood, 10th Edition: An Eater's Guide to More Than 1,000 of the Best Local Hot Spots and Hidden Gems Across America (Roadfood: The Coast-To-Coast Guide to the Best Barbecue Join)
- ASIN: 0451496191
- ISBN: 0451496191
- Brand: Clarkson Potter
- Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
A cornucopia for road warriors and armchair epicures alike, Roadfood is a road map to some of the tastiest treasures in the United States.First published in 1977, the original Roadfood became an instant classic. James Beard said, "This is a book that you should carry with you, no matter where you are going in these United States. It's a treasure ... [Read More]
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Episode 3
- ASIN: B003VPPQPA
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Swarthmore Borough: Images of America
- ASIN: 0738565806
- ISBN: 0738565806
- Brand: Brand: Arcadia Publishing
- Manufacturer: Arcadia Publishing
The borough of Swarthmore, a little over a square mile in area and located in Delaware County, was incorporated in 1893. The impetus for its transition from a rural hamlet into a thriving, broad-based community came from the founding in 1864 of Swarthmore College, a coeducational college founded by members of the Society of Friends (Quakers). Acces... [Read More]
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Grocery: The Buying and Selling of Food in America
- ASIN: B06XRGSRLT
- Manufacturer: Abrams Press
In Grocery, bestselling author Michael Ruhlman offers incisive commentary on America's relationship with its food and investigates the overlooked source of so much of it—the grocery store. In a culture obsessed with food—how it looks, what it tastes like, where it comes from, what is good for us—there are often more questions than answers. R... [Read More]
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