I was unaware this author existed, and am so glad a friend told me about him! His research into his subjects is phenomenal, so one learns so much with each book, but even better are his portraits of people.This book's topics about transportation are somewhat interesting, but right now I'm stalled in Switzerland- I know, from reading his other books, to power through and the landscape and topic will shift, so will likely revise up this review when I do, as it's only fair.

See above.What I wrote above should be sufficient, now is the time for all good men to come together

For anyone with any interest at all in how commercial stuff is moved from place to place in our large country.A very talented writer and keen observer shows that simple transportation is really often complex, while he salutes the solid hard-workers--- truck drivers, bargemen, railroaders, and others--- who make it all happen to the great benefit of our economy.

Item is smaller than I thought when I was looking at the picture. There is hardly any thread and it is wrapped around a paper spool but I guess for the money, what could I expect.

Is the price worth it? I think not. The only thing I've used in the kit was the scissors (which was the only thing really useable). The needles were small and fragile and you get very little thread. The needle threaders don't even work. It's like a thin wire has been elmer-glued to some aluminum foil. Anything that requires a little yank will make it fall apart. If you want a traveling sewing kit, I'd advise you look elsewhere. If you're new to sewing and want something unthreatening, then this is what you want. I doubt the needles are even sharp.

Perfect little mending Kit for anyone who would normally never have anything to do with sewing but say just ripped a pocket and needs to whip stitch it. All my sisters are good at sewing and I am terrible but this fit the bill for me and I am sure many other guys perfectly. I will keep it for many years for a quick fix.