Many drivers dream of owning a Porsche, particularly an example of the legendary 911, but to many this ambition appears to be beyond reach. This comprehensive guide, written in straightforward, down-to-earth style,...

Few industrial phenomena have been as dramatic as the United States’ mid-20th-century shift from peacetime to wartime production. The American Aircraft Factory in World War II documents the production of legendary warbirds...

American Muscle Cars 2011 is the ultimate collection of Detroit muscle. Featuring the hottest hardware from the 1960s and 1970s, automotive photographer John Jackson has captured each car in vivid color. GM,...

In 1945 the Allies returned home with much technical information from German research concerning jet engines and swept wings.  Though the USAAF had already deployed an early batch of jet fighters, Lockheed...

'We're not M.A.D - it's them others' says Mike who welcomes you to the world of middle-aged downshifting and self-sufficiency. With no mortgage and kids flown the nest Mike and his wife,...

This book tells the story of the globally successful FIA Formula 1 World Championship from its roots before the Second World War to the present day.  Early chapters cover the growth of...

The awesome Avro Vulcan is an enduring image of the Cold War era when the world stood on the brink of nuclear annihilation. For many years the RAF’s delta-wing jet bomber was...

Codes are a fact of life for do-it-yourselfers, but getting good information on codes can be a nightmare. Anyone who has ever opened a code book (or even a code interpretation book)...

Founded in 1916, Boeing Commercial Airplanes is the premier aircraft builder in the USA and one of the biggest aerospace constructors in the world. To the man in the street Boeing is...

Although manufactured for only one year, 1974, the Ducati 750 Super Sport was immediately touted as a future classic. It was a pioneer motorcycle – expensive and rare, and produced by Ducati’s...

When the Brawn GP team rose Phoenix-like from the dying embers of the Honda Formula 1 operation, it caused a sensation. The team humiliated Ferrari and McLaren winning the Contructors' World Championship...

Buffalo Bills: The Complete Illustrated History is the ultimate celebration of a beloved team, complete with photos, stats, and stories from a half century of Bills football. From its origins in 1960...

Here is the autobiography of Cheetah Chrome, lead guitarist of the Dead Boys, one of the greatest punk bands ever. It’s a tale of success--and excess: great music, drugs (he overdosed and...

From Bonnevilles to T110s and Tigers, the Classic Triumph Calendar 2011 includes something for everyone. Printed on heavy art quality paper and measuring a full sixteen inches horizontal, these pure motorcycle prints will...

Here’s the ideal hands-on guidebook for self-sufficient farmers, ranchers, and hunters with step-by-step instructions on butchering beef, venison, pork, lamb, poultry, and goats. Time-tested advice on how to cure the meat by...

Author Tom Cotter recently sat down with Jay Leno for an 8-minute interview posted on Jay’s website called JayLenosGarage.com.http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/extras/book-club/jays-book-club-the-hemi-in-the-barn/#more  It’s every car-guy’s fantasy—to casually peer into a long-forgotten garage or barn or warehouse...

Crimes of the Century provides a stunning single volume visual record of many of the most memorable British crimes of the twentieth century. Packed with 250 fascinating photographs, many of them previously...

Changes to regulations for sports car racing in the late 1970s paved the way for a golden era of endurance racing in the 80s, with the likes of Porsche, Lancia, Jaguar and...

Another addition to the popular Farmer’s Wife series, The Farmer’s Wife Harvest Cookbook includes over 300 recipes for feeding folks—and in some cases, a lot of folks—during the harvest months. Some of...

Official calendar of SBK World Superbike Championship with World Champion Ben Spies’ Yamaha R1, Nori Haga’s’ Ducati 1198RS, Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR, Alstare Suzuki GSXR1000, Kawasaki ZX-10, BMW, Aprilia and the supercharged...

Canning is an easy, fun, and affordable way to enjoy fresh-grown local foods all year long. The Fresh Girl’s Guide to Easy Canning and Preserving provides all the information you need to...

A revealing look at our favorite FastDates.com Calendar Kittens without the bikes getting in the way! The perfect 2nd Calendar to keep up to date in the garage or in the house!...

For the first time, here is a complete guide to every circuit that has hosted Grand Prix racing since the Formula 1 World Championship began in 1950 – from volcanic Mount Fuji...

This is one of the greatest stories ever told – a century of men and machines pitted against each other, death riding at their elbow, risking everything to win. In this action-packed...

Until the 1970s, North America was considered a backwater with respect to world championship–level motorcycle road racing. European racers viewed American riders as little more than provincial hillbillies ...

This is the story of one single day in the Battle of Britain. Sunday 18 August 1940 saw the Luftwaffe launch three major air assaults on Britain and the events of that...

This is the story of a kid from the wrong side of Scranton who made it to the Naval Academy, played linebacker for the Navy football team for four years, became a...

The U. S. hockey team’s victory at the 1980 Olympics was a “Miracle on Ice”--a miracle largely brought about by Herb Brooks, the legendary coach who ...

Chopped or channeled, candy metalflaked or rusted-out, hot rods are institutions of American motoring. This collection of more than three dozen roadsters, coupes, rat rods, and show cars provides a nicely priced,...

For many people, a well-maintained automobile is a source of pride and peace of mind. But for others, the idea of routine maintenance is daunting. How to Make Your Car Last Forever...

The Illustrated Buyer’s Guide Porsche provides enthusiasts with information and insight helpful to identifying desirable models and avoiding problems as they search for their ideal Porsche. Adding new material and revising previous...

Recounts the dramatic three-day battle for the Taliban stronghold of Musa Qala that started on 7 December 2007. With a pre-battle population of fifteen to twenty thousand, Musa Qala was the only...

The world’s top custom motorcycles featuring the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show & AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building winners with beautiful centerfold models....

For motorcycle fans, Joey Dunlop is still akin to royalty. At the 50th anniversary of Honda’s arrival at the TT, images of the modest Ulsterman still held pride of place throughout the...

He may be young, only 22, but he has so much to say. In this riveting book, updated for this paperback edition to include a new chapter covering the 2009 season, MotoGP’s...

This volume brings together some of the best of Julia Pretl's bead collections. In this compilation of the author’s previous three books, Beaded Collars, Bead Knitted Bags, and Little Bead Boxes, readers...

Chevrolet has never built an ordinary Corvette. Even the most mundane coupe draws a crowd everywhere it goes. But through victory at racetracks, exposure in film and television, or other notable achievements,...

Life Is a Highway, a collection of the best automotive writing to date, captures the joys of the automobile, the historical circumstances of its creation, and the major events, people, and cars...

Full of sensible advice and focused on techniques rather than just recipes, this book is  about teaching people how to cook absolutely anything, rather than just a set of predetermined dishes.  It shows...

Europe is high on every motorcyclist's travel list because it has great roads, beautiful scenery, centuries of history, and is safe. Ballentine shows that travel there can also be affordable by focusing...

FACs (forward air controllers) in Vietnam flew low and slow, searching for signs of an elusive enemy. Often they trolled themselves as bait for the NVA troops to try to shoot down....

This is a political history of nuclear weapons from the discovery of fission in 1938 to the nuclear train wreck that seems to loom in our future.  It is an account of...

Patton was champing at the bit to lead the D-Day invasion, but Eisenhower placed him in command of a decoy unit, the First U.S. Army Group. Nearly seven weeks after...

The world's greatest Number 10 casts his expert eye over the finest attacking players to grace the World Cup -- the strikes, playmakers and goalscorers who have captivated billions with their footballing...

This one-stop expert reference book is packed with data covering each permutation of Porsche ever built, from 1948 through to the present day. Compiled with privileged access to the Porsche archives, and...

Now available in paperback.  This is the compelling story of the author's life in motor racing, providing fascinating insight into crashes involving many famous racers and circuits.  The book being with Alex...

This is a unique, how-to art instruction book, taught by masterful artist Dan Carrel. Using Dan’s original method of painting, readers with little or no painting experience will easily learn to create realistic...

Few paint a more vivid or varied picture of the joys of riding than this collection of stories from a motorcycling life by Lance Oliver, who has spent more time than most...

Ring of Fire is an insider's account of the acclaim, heroism and pressures of being a MotoGP racer. This is a world where manufacturers invest millions, and where a rider will emerge...

In the early years of the twentieth century, William Edward Boeing summed up his new company’s mission: "To let no new improvement in flying and flying equipment pass us...