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Plays With Cars

by Doug DeMuro ...

Automotive writer Doug DeMuro is sharing his stories. In Plays With Cars, the former Porsche manager covers some of his most ridiculous decisions, like buying an old Land Rover sight unseen, taking a Mercedes AMG station wagon to a rural Georgia dragstrip, and roadtripping across the United States in a Lotus Elise without air conditioning. He’s also reviewed his former cars, which range from a ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Automotive writer Doug DeMuro is sharing his stories. In Plays With Cars, the former Porsche manager covers some of his most ridiculous decisions, like buying an old Land Rover sight unseen, taking a Mercedes AMG station wagon to a rural Georgia dragstrip, and roadtripping across the United States in a Lotus Elise without air conditioning. He’s also reviewed his former cars, which range from a
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The Complete Wooden Runabout Restoration Guide

by Don Danenberg ...

Now MBI Publishing Company’s two top-selling boating titles—written by one of the world’s top authorities on the subject of antique wooden boat restoration—are available in one volume. In this comprehensive restoration guide for owners and enthusiasts of wooden powerboats of all makes and models built from the early 1920s through the 1960s, author Don Dannenberg covers all major woodworking ... Read more

$28.79 USD

Now MBI Publishing Company’s two top-selling boating titles—written by one of the world’s top authorities on the subject of antique wooden boat restoration—are available in one volume. In this comprehensive restoration guide for owners and enthusiasts of wooden powerboats of all makes and models built from the early 1920s through the 1960s, author Don Dannenberg covers all major woodworking
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The Million-Dollar Car Detective

Inside the Worldwide Hunt for a Stolen $7 Million Car

by Stayton Bonner ...

A stolen car worth $7 million. A broke private investigator. Best friends turned worst enemies.And the global manhunt neither saw coming.In 2001, thieves parked a box truck in front of an aging tycoon’s factory, cut the phone lines, and used an overhead crane to lift out their prize: a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Teardrop coupe—“the most beautiful car in the world” and one of only two in existence ... Read more

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A stolen car worth $7 million. A broke private investigator. Best friends turned worst enemies.And the global manhunt neither saw coming.In 2001, thieves parked a box truck in front of an aging tycoon’s factory, cut the phone lines, and used an overhead crane to lift out their prize: a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Teardrop coupe—“the most beautiful car in the world” and one of only two in existence
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The Corvette in the Barn: More Great Stories of Automotive Archaeology

More Great Stories of Automotive Archaeology

by Tom Cotter,Keith Martin ...

Series series In the Barn
It's every car-guy's fantasy-to casually peer into a long-forgotten garage or barn or warehouse and find the car he has searched for his whole life. Corvette in the Barn is a collection of true, often amazing, stories and essays about car collectors and enthusiasts who have discovered unusual and desirable cars, forgotten in all manner of locations from barns, to old-school junkyards, to farmer's ... Read more

$18.79 USD

It's every car-guy's fantasy-to casually peer into a long-forgotten garage or barn or warehouse and find the car he has searched for his whole life. Corvette in the Barn is a collection of true, often amazing, stories and essays about car collectors and enthusiasts who have discovered unusual and desirable cars, forgotten in all manner of locations from barns, to old-school junkyards, to farmer's
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Legendary Farmall Tractors

A Photographic History

by Lee Klancher, Randy Leffingwell ...

The first general-purpose tractor with narrowly spaced front wheels, the original Farmall was designed to do fine-tuned field cultivation as well as anything a team of farm horses could do—in short, to “farm all.” The rest is history, even legend, in the agriculture industry—a legend that unfolds in these pages in full color and sharp detail. This big book features five hundred photographs of ... Read more

$17.99 USD

The first general-purpose tractor with narrowly spaced front wheels, the original Farmall was designed to do fine-tuned field cultivation as well as anything a team of farm horses could do—in short, to “farm all.” The rest is history, even legend, in the agriculture industry—a legend that unfolds in these pages in full color and sharp detail. This big book features five hundred photographs of
... Read more
An Illustrated Guide To Gas Pumps

Identification And Price Guide

by Jack Sim ...

With 2,000 gas pumps, including many never-before-seen illustrations and secondary market pricing, featured in a clear and concise format, there's no doubt why An Illustrated Guide to Gas Pumps, 2nd Edition is the top choice for anyone with an appreciation for petroliana.Listed alphabetically by manufacturer, this new edition covers 100 years of pumps through detailed listings including production ... Read more

$13.99 USD

With 2,000 gas pumps, including many never-before-seen illustrations and secondary market pricing, featured in a clear and concise format, there's no doubt why An Illustrated Guide to Gas Pumps, 2nd Edition is the top choice for anyone with an appreciation for petroliana.Listed alphabetically by manufacturer, this new edition covers 100 years of pumps through detailed listings including production
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The Illustrated Directory of North American Locomotives

The Story and Progression of Railroads from The Early Days to The Electric Powered Present

by Pepperbox Press ...

More than 250 classic American locomotives."Let the country but make the railroads, and the railroads will make the country." — Edward PeaseDuring the mid-1800s, American railroads became the lifeblood of new communities in the West and brought new ways of life and means of commerce to rural communities. Railroads became the shining thread that tied together the tapestry of American life into a ... Read more

$18.99 USD

More than 250 classic American locomotives."Let the country but make the railroads, and the railroads will make the country." — Edward PeaseDuring the mid-1800s, American railroads became the lifeblood of new communities in the West and brought new ways of life and means of commerce to rural communities. Railroads became the shining thread that tied together the tapestry of American life into a
... Read more
Standard Catalog of Chevrolet, 1912-2003

90 Years of History, Photos, Technical Data and Pricing

by John Gunnell ...

Series series Standard Catalog
The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 delivers everything a Chevy enthusiast or historian needs! You'll find 448 pages packed with more than 2,000 photos, history, production figures, and updated pricing information.The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 includes:• A current market price guide showing values in Old Cars Report Price Guide's comprehensive 1 to 6 grading scale• Complete ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 delivers everything a Chevy enthusiast or historian needs! You'll find 448 pages packed with more than 2,000 photos, history, production figures, and updated pricing information.The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 includes:• A current market price guide showing values in Old Cars Report Price Guide's comprehensive 1 to 6 grading scale• Complete
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Classic Car

The Definitive Visual History

by DK ...

Series series DK Definitive Transport Guides
"When I see an Alfa Romeo, I lift my hat." Henry FordFew things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the 1980s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament.Edited by award-winning automotive journalist Giles Chapman, Classic Car brings you the story of more than 20 great marques, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

"When I see an Alfa Romeo, I lift my hat." Henry FordFew things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the 1980s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament.Edited by award-winning automotive journalist Giles Chapman, Classic Car brings you the story of more than 20 great marques,
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Classic Car

by DK ...

From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the 1940s.Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the early 1990s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament.Classic Car ... Read more

$14.99 USD

From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the 1940s.Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the early 1990s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament.Classic Car
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Model Rocketry

America's Hobby in the Cold War 1960–1980

by Alexander Procyk ...

A beautifully illustrated survey of model rockets from the golden age of space flight and the model rocketry hobby, 1960 to 1980. "Space, the final frontier!" These words, first broadcast in 1966, caught the mood of the nation. The period between 1960 and 1980 was the golden age of space flight, and the height of space mania in popular culture. The space age produced countless space-related toys ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A beautifully illustrated survey of model rockets from the golden age of space flight and the model rocketry hobby, 1960 to 1980. "Space, the final frontier!" These words, first broadcast in 1966, caught the mood of the nation. The period between 1960 and 1980 was the golden age of space flight, and the height of space mania in popular culture. The space age produced countless space-related toys
... Read more
Classic Cars

Essential Transport

by Devon Bailey ...

The great thing about the classic car is that you don’t have to be a millionaire to join the club! You will recognise many of the cars featured in this book and you may even remember your parents or grandparents driving one from your childhood, that will invoke happy memories.There is no concrete classification for what constitutes a classic car but for many people it refers to a vehicle that ... Read more

$5.36 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The great thing about the classic car is that you don’t have to be a millionaire to join the club! You will recognise many of the cars featured in this book and you may even remember your parents or grandparents driving one from your childhood, that will invoke happy memories.There is no concrete classification for what constitutes a classic car but for many people it refers to a vehicle that
... Read more
Vroom! How Does A Car Engine Work for Kids

by Baby Professor ...

Don't be satisfied with just watching your child play with cars. Encourage him/her to understand those little engines better through this picture book. Here, we will be detailing even the tiniest parts of the car engine and how each part works with the rest. This will surely be an exciting book to read. Go ahead and grab a copy now. ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Don't be satisfied with just watching your child play with cars. Encourage him/her to understand those little engines better through this picture book. Here, we will be detailing even the tiniest parts of the car engine and how each part works with the rest. This will surely be an exciting book to read. Go ahead and grab a copy now.
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Trailerama

by Phil Noyes ...

Photos, postcards, and ads featuring vintage trailers—from humble family vacations to Hollywood stars.Trailerama provides a visual wonderland filled with imagery featuring these vintage vehicles, fondly recalled for their associations with fun, adventure, family vacations—and of course, movie stars on the set. From greeting cards to postcards to Hollywood photos, the travel trailer is put on grand ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Photos, postcards, and ads featuring vintage trailers—from humble family vacations to Hollywood stars.Trailerama provides a visual wonderland filled with imagery featuring these vintage vehicles, fondly recalled for their associations with fun, adventure, family vacations—and of course, movie stars on the set. From greeting cards to postcards to Hollywood photos, the travel trailer is put on grand
... Read more
Provinces of the Roman Empire - Volume I

by Theodor Mommsen ...

The history of Rome under the Empire presents problems similar to those encountered in the history of the earlier Republic. Such information as may be directly obtained from literary tradition is not merely without form and colour, but in fact for the most part without substance. The list of the Roman monarchs is just about as trustworthy and just about as instructive as that of the consuls of the ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The history of Rome under the Empire presents problems similar to those encountered in the history of the earlier Republic. Such information as may be directly obtained from literary tradition is not merely without form and colour, but in fact for the most part without substance. The list of the Roman monarchs is just about as trustworthy and just about as instructive as that of the consuls of the
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Strange But True Tales of Car Collecting

Drowned Bugattis, Buried Belvederes, Felonious Ferraris and Other Wild Stories of Automotive Misadventure

by Keith Martin, The Editors of Sports Car Market ...

These bizarre true stories of collectors and their cars is "a whole lot of fun" ( The Virginian Pilot).Have you heard of the fellow who squirrelled away dozens of Chevelles, Camaros, and other classic muscle cars in semi-trailers? How about the president of Shakespeare fishing rods, who sold thirty Bugattis for a mere $85,000? What about the English nobleman who cut up and buried his Ferrari hoard ... Read more

$12.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

These bizarre true stories of collectors and their cars is "a whole lot of fun" ( The Virginian Pilot).Have you heard of the fellow who squirrelled away dozens of Chevelles, Camaros, and other classic muscle cars in semi-trailers? How about the president of Shakespeare fishing rods, who sold thirty Bugattis for a mere $85,000? What about the English nobleman who cut up and buried his Ferrari hoard
... Read more
How We Invented the Airplane

An Illustrated History

by Orville Wright ...

Series series Dover Transportation
It was the realization of a dream as old as mankind. On December 17, 1903, two bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio, achieved the first sustained, powered, heavier-than-air flight in a machine of their own design and construction. This book offers a concise and fascinating history of that remarkable accomplishment, much of it in the words of the inventors themselves. The heart of the book is ... Read more

$11.59 USD

It was the realization of a dream as old as mankind. On December 17, 1903, two bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio, achieved the first sustained, powered, heavier-than-air flight in a machine of their own design and construction. This book offers a concise and fascinating history of that remarkable accomplishment, much of it in the words of the inventors themselves. The heart of the book is
... Read more
Carriage Terminology

An Historical Dictionary

by Don H. Berkebile ...

This reference work is the definitive source for the terminology, nomenclature, and illustrative diagrams for all known carriage types of the Western world, as well as many of the better known vehicles of other areas. ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This reference work is the definitive source for the terminology, nomenclature, and illustrative diagrams for all known carriage types of the Western world, as well as many of the better known vehicles of other areas.
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Duesenberg

by Dennis Adler ...

Fred and Augie Duesenberg were a pair of driven, determined, nomadic masterminds. And to them, the automotive world will forever owe a great debt of gratitude. It took many years, and their achievements were hardly overnight successes, but eventually the brother created the ultimate in automotive engineering: the fabulous Duesenberg.Few were made, and only a relative handful remain. The ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Fred and Augie Duesenberg were a pair of driven, determined, nomadic masterminds. And to them, the automotive world will forever owe a great debt of gratitude. It took many years, and their achievements were hardly overnight successes, but eventually the brother created the ultimate in automotive engineering: the fabulous Duesenberg.Few were made, and only a relative handful remain. The
... Read more
The Antiquary (Unabridged)

Enriched edition. Historical Novel

by Walter Scott, Keith Larson ...

In 'The Antiquary', a classic novel by Walter Scott, the reader is transported to the coastal village of Fairport in Scotland, where mysterious events unfold. Scott's literary style combines historical accuracy with vivid storytelling, immersing the reader in a world of secrets, betrayals, and ancient relics. The novel is a mix of gothic romance and historical fiction, making it a captivating read ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In 'The Antiquary', a classic novel by Walter Scott, the reader is transported to the coastal village of Fairport in Scotland, where mysterious events unfold. Scott's literary style combines historical accuracy with vivid storytelling, immersing the reader in a world of secrets, betrayals, and ancient relics. The novel is a mix of gothic romance and historical fiction, making it a captivating read
... Read more
Bill Sherk Behind the Wheel 3-Book Bundle

60 Years Behind the Wheel / I'll Never Forget My First Car / Old Car Detective

by Bill Sherk ...

The rubber meets the road in Bill Sherk’s well-loved series of automotive books, a must-read for fans of classic and, er, “classic” cars.Includes60 Years Behind the Wheel: From rumble seats and running broads to power tops and tailfins, Bill Sherk captures the thrill of motoring in Canada from the dawn of the twentieth century to 1960.Old Car Detective: Canada’s very own "Old Car Detective"... ... Read more

$15.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The rubber meets the road in Bill Sherk’s well-loved series of automotive books, a must-read for fans of classic and, er, “classic” cars.Includes60 Years Behind the Wheel: From rumble seats and running broads to power tops and tailfins, Bill Sherk captures the thrill of motoring in Canada from the dawn of the twentieth century to 1960.Old Car Detective: Canada’s very own "Old Car Detective"...
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Ein T-Rex lernt fliegen

Bauanleitung T-Rex 500

by Stefan Pichel ...

Bringen Sie dem T-Rex 500 mit Hilfe dieses Buches schnell das Fliegen bei! Als Ergänzung zur Gebrauchsanweisung des Herstellers finden Sie hier eine ausführlich bebilderte Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung, um aus dem Bausatz in kurzer Zeit ein fliegendes Modell zu schaffen und dieses perfekt einzustellen. Mit einem Kapitel über die elektronische Horizontalstabilisierung wird auch dem aktuellen Trend ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Bringen Sie dem T-Rex 500 mit Hilfe dieses Buches schnell das Fliegen bei! Als Ergänzung zur Gebrauchsanweisung des Herstellers finden Sie hier eine ausführlich bebilderte Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung, um aus dem Bausatz in kurzer Zeit ein fliegendes Modell zu schaffen und dieses perfekt einzustellen. Mit einem Kapitel über die elektronische Horizontalstabilisierung wird auch dem aktuellen Trend
... Read more
Aviation Firsts

336 Questions and Answers

by Joshua Stoff ...

Series series Dover Transportation
Curious about the first person to be born in an airplane, which American president was the first to fly, or who built the world's first helicopter? Answers to these and other aviation-related questions can be found in this fascinating, fact-filled book compiled by Joshua Stoff, Air and Space Curator of the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, New York.You'll find the answers to questions ... Read more

$5.39 USD

Curious about the first person to be born in an airplane, which American president was the first to fly, or who built the world's first helicopter? Answers to these and other aviation-related questions can be found in this fascinating, fact-filled book compiled by Joshua Stoff, Air and Space Curator of the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, New York.You'll find the answers to questions
... Read more
Railway Posters

by Lorna Frost ...

Series Book 658 - Shire Library
Railway posters have huge appeal for the modern audience, but just what explains this continuing interest?Enduring images of iconic locomotives, bathing beauties and characters such as Sunny South Sam are testament to the creativity of the railway company marketing departments and the posters tell us not only about railway history and technology, architectural and engineering accomplishments, but ... Read more

$9.39 USD

Railway posters have huge appeal for the modern audience, but just what explains this continuing interest?Enduring images of iconic locomotives, bathing beauties and characters such as Sunny South Sam are testament to the creativity of the railway company marketing departments and the posters tell us not only about railway history and technology, architectural and engineering accomplishments, but
... Read more

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