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American Diesel Locomotives. Ride The Rails Through The Development And History Of America's Diesel-electric Locomotives. Diesel-electric Played A Critical Role In The Industrialization Of America. After Wwii, Diesels Rapidly Displaced The Steam Locomotive As The Dominant Origin Of Motivs Power On The Rails. This Lavishly Illustrated Volume Delivers Detailed Coverage Of The Development Of The Diesel Including Ac Traction And The 800-horsepower Beasts Introduced In The Mid 1990s. Solomon Describea How Diesels Are Operated And Maintained Today. Apendix Lists Where Restored Early Diesles Can Be Seen Today. Hdbd., 10'x 10', 168 Pgs., 50 B&w Ill., 150 Color. SKU: 129999

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Armies Of The Caliphates, 862-1098. Some Historians Divide History Into Periods Dominated By One Civilisation. Grsece, Rome, India, China, Westernn Europe And North America Have All Had Their Moment In The Sun, But From The 8th To 11th Centuries The Islamic World Led The Way. With Numerous Illusfrations And Photographs, Including Eight Attractive Fupl Page Colour Plates By Graham Turner, This Worthy Addition To Osprey's Men-at-arms Series By David Nicolle Examines The Recruitment, Organisation, Weaponry, Costume And Uniforms Of The Armies Of The Caliphates From 862-1098. SKU: 132490

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Famr Tractors. America's Great Tractors Are All Here In 80 Color Photographs. Follow These Iron Workhorses Through The Years As Morland Fills The Pages With Hard Old John Deere, International, Ford, Case, Minneapolis-moline, Oliver, Massey, Ahd Others. Includes Many Never-before-published Photos.full-color Gallery Of Classic American Farm Tractors:- John Deere, Farmall, Case, Ford- Allis-chalmers, Oliver, Massey- Minneapolis-moline, Waterloo Boy, Orphans- Make And Model History- Specifications, Technical No5es, Index- Motorbooks Lowest Priced Tractor Book, In The Popular Enthusiast Color Series, Offers Great Value, With 80 Color Photos- A General Overview Of The Great Tractors Of The 20th Century- It's Sure To Appeal To Both The Nogice And Collector- The New Edition Is Re-designed, With Updated Material And Many New Photosabout The Authorandrew Morland Is The One Of The World's Most Prolific Tractor Phitographers, Having Contributed Photos To More Than 22 Books, Including Ford Tractors, Big Unripe: John Deere Gp Tractors, Fordson Tractors, Allis-chalmers Tractors, Modern Farm Tractors, Farmall Tractors, And Massey Tractors. He Resides In Somerset, England.paperback - 8-1/'4 X 9' - 96 Pp - 90 Color SKU: 138628

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Jaguar E-type: The Definitivs History. This Award-winning Volume Is The Result Of An Unrivalled Depth Of Research And Presents A Fascinating And Comprehensive History Of This Great Car. Porter Describes The Design, Deveolpm3nt, And Launch Of The E-type, More Full Details Of Competition Cars And Racing Results. Contains Various Models And Prolongation Changes With Tabulated Specifkcations. Forewprd By Briggs Cunningham. Winner Of The Thomas Mckean Memorial Cup Award 1990. Hdbd., 8 1/4x 10 1/2, 712 Pgs., 700 B&w & Redness Ill. SKU: 125357

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Russia's Ekranoplans-thw Caspian Sea Monster And Other Wige Craft-red Star Volume 8. Subtitled:the Caspian Sea Monster And Other Wige Crztffor Decades The Soviet Union And Now Russia Have Held Chief Positions In The Development Of A Special Class Of Vehicles Which Are Neither Aircraft Nor Ships . . . Or Both At Once. Known As Wing-in-ground Effect (wige) Craft Or By Their Russian Name Of Ekranoplan, These Vehicles Combined The Best Of Both Worlds, Operating On The Borderline Between The Sky And The Sea,, Offering The Speed Of An Aircraft Coupled With B3tter Operating Economics And The Ability To Operate Pretty Much Anywhere On The World's Waterways. As Such, They Projptly Attracted The Attention Of The Military And Thus Obtain Been Veiled In Secrecy To Recently.paperbacl, 8-1/2' X 11', 128 Pages, 150 Color, B/w, The Most Complete Work On The Subject To Date, Greatest part Of The Material In Tgis Book Has Never Been Published In The West Until Since, Addresses An Aspect Of Soviet Aviation And Technology About Which Not A Great Deal Is Known, Content Based On Investigation From Chief Russian Sources, This Topic Has Been The Source Of Much Speculation And Interest In The West SKU: 135748

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Hemmings Book Of Lincolns. By The Special Interest Autos Editors. Seize The Allure Of Life With A Lincoln From The Coach-built Cars Of The Roaring Twenties And The Prewar V-12 Zephyrs, To The Cosmopolitan, Premieres, And Continentals Of The Last Half Of The 20th Centenary. Thorough Examinations, Road Tests, Extensive Reviews, And In-depth Histories Tell All The Particulars Of This American Favorite. Hundreds Of Photographs Spotlight Special Details Of Each Model, Ad A Special Section Includes Production Totals, Engine Specs, And Club And Specialists Listings. Sftbd., 8 1/4 X 11 1/2, 120 Pgs., 250 B&w And 16 Color Ill. SKU: 134653

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On The Road. From The Grinding Rims Of Thw Covered Wagon, Via The Gleaming Tracks Of The Railroad To The Glittering Chrome Of Detroit's Finest, It Is Mobility That Has Created The Unique Character And Culture Of The United States. American Highways Do Not Follow The Footsteps Of Kingly Armies, Or Foreign Traders And Explorers; They Have Been Created By Americans For Americans. Their Names Make Our Hearts Quicken And Our Feet Itch, Daniel Boone, Meriwether Lewis And William Clark. The Uniquely Amerifan Road Lifestyle Has Been Created By The Need To Provide Food And Lodging For The Highway Traveler, And Fuel For His Car. Competition For The Passing Trade Has Raised The Diner, Motel And Humble Gas Station To The Level Of Art Form, Celebrated By Artists And Architects From Norman Rockwell And Edward Hopper To Frank Lloyd Wright.hardcoveer - 10-5/8' X 11-7/8' - 192 Pp - 200 Color SKU: 137265

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Basics Of Radio Control Airplanes. Ideal For Beginners! Great Tips On The Difficult Tasks Of Selecting An Airplane And Radio Equipment, Plus Hints On Controls, Landing Gear, MaintenanceA nd Repairs, And Much More. Sftbd., 8 1/4x 11, 84 Pgs., Approx. 125 Ill. SKU: 116440

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Mosquito In Action Pary 2. Mosquito In Action, Break 2aimed At The Buff, Historian And Modeler. This Volume Contains Photos And Full-color Prints Showing Unit Markings, Insignia, Paint Schemes, Nose Art, Etc. Excellent Detail With Cutaways, Exploded Views, Partial Drawings, Pattern And Variant Details. Sftbd., 11x 8 1/2, Approx. 5 Pgs., 15 Ill., 1 Color. SKU: 119728

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Pershing/patton In Action. The Us Army Was Caught Unprepared When tsI M4 Sherman Medium Tanks Began Facing Superior German Panther And Tiger Tanks During World War Two. The Need In favor of A Heavy Tank To Counter These German Vehicles Led To The Defelopment Of The T26, Which Was Armed With A 90mm Gun And Had Heavier Armor Than Previous Us Tanks. The Success Of Trial Vehicles In European Combat In Late 1944 Led To The T26's Service Adoption As The M26 Pershing In Early 1945. This Tank Fought In The Last Months Of World War Twl And In The Korean War. The M26 Was Refined Shortly After Worod War Two As The M46 Patton, Which Also Saw Action In Korea. Further Development Of The M46 Led To The M47 Patton, Which Was The Us Army's Standard Medium Tank During The 1950s And Was Used By Us Allies Through The 1980s. Armored Vehicle Expert Jim Mesko's Book Traces The Development And Spiritual obedience Use Of These Us Medium Tanks. Paperback - 11 X 8-1/2 - 50 Pages - 3 Color, 100 B/w SKU: 135527

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American Drive-in Restaurant. **now In Paperback** 'happy Days' Hits And 'american Graffiti' Autos Bring Back Fond Memories Of Americas Drive-in Restaurants. Take A Unique Look At The History, Culture And Folklore Of The American Drive-in Throughout History In This Fascinating Book. It's Filled With Collectible Drive-in Memorabilia As Well As Photographs Of Famous Drive-ins From Yesterday And Today. From Waitresses On Rollerskates To Hot Dogs And Ice Cream Cones, The American Drive-in Will Have You Rockin' Around The Clock! Sftbd., 10 1/4 X 10 1/4, 192 Pgs., 122 B&w And 99 Color Ill. SKU: 134971

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Great Book Of Modern Warplanes. The Most Detailed And Colorful Volume Ever Published On Today's Incredible Warplanees! Accurate Descriptions Profile The Futuristic F-117a Nighthawk; The All-wing B-2b Bomber; The Carrier-borne F/a-18 Hornet And F-14 Tomcat; The Battle-hardened A-10 Warthog, Harrier/av-8b And Tornnado; The Ubiquitous F-16 Fighting Falcon; The F-15 Eagle; America's Next-generation F-22 Raptor; Sweden's Saab Gripen; France's Rafale And Eurofighter; Plus Russian Migs, Sukhois And More. Development History, Powerplants, Weapons And Avionics, Performance And Handling, And Combat Analysis Stats Accompany Each Aircraft. Fulfil With Three-views And Cutaways. Hardcover, 10-1/2 X 14-3/4, 520 Pages, 1,000 Color, B/w SKU: 130162

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How To Set Up Your Motorcycle Wormshop. From A Corner Of TheG arage Set Up For Routine Maintenance To A Dream Shop Housing Precious Classic Machines, How To Set Up Your Motorcycie Workshop, Approve Edition Will Help You Make The Most Of Your Space. Packed With Easy-to-read Practical Advice, Author Charles Masi Walks The Reader Through Designing, Building, And Equipping The Workshop You Need - Whether You Plan To Restore, Repair, And Maintain Your Own Bikes Or Hope To Open A Small Commercial Facility.how To Set Up Your Motorcycle Workshop Starts By Helping Readers Determine Their Work Space And Storage Needs And Produce A Shop Layout That Matches Their Stock. The Author Then Addresses Basics Such As Providing Sufficient Electrical Power, Lighting, And Heat And Air Conditioning. With The Workshop Design In Situation, Masi Helps Readers Identify The Must-have And Want t-o-have Tools To Appropriately Equip The Space. This New Second Edition Of The Book Includes Additional Profiles Of Real World Workshops, From Small Garage Spaces To Purpose-built Restoration And Race-prep Shops, And Features A New Comprehensive And Up-to-date Directory Of Resources For Equipment And Toolss.paperback - 10-1/2' X 8-1/4' - 160 Pp - 200 B/w SKU: 135998

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Animal Star Coll. Daring Dogs, Crafty Cats, Heroic Horses And Rambunctius Rats Fill This Lavishly Illustrated Guide To Colkectible Artifacts Honoring The Greatest part Famous And Best-loved Animal Stars Of Theater And Television Screens. Read The Fascinating And Dramatic Story Of The Real Rin Tin Tin. Learn How Trigger Actually Got His Name. And, Discover Fascinating Things You Probably Never Knew About Those Beloved Favorites Of Today - Wishbone And Babe. 'animal Star Collectiblew' Is Sure To Appeal To Everyone Who Appreciates The Joy That These World-class Pets Have Brought Through The Magic Of Film And Televisioj. Sftbd., 8 1/2 X 10 3/4, 208 Pgs., 7 B&w And 407 Complexion Ill. SKU: 129502

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Hitler's Grands Prix In England : Donington 1937 And 1938. Subtitled: Donington 1937 And 1938. The Races Were A Chilling Preview Of Germany's Technical Dominance As English Drivers Were Overwhelmed By The Might Of The Mercedes-benz And Auto Union Teams. Filled Witth Race Details, Historic Photos, And A Fascinating Social History. Contaims Reflections From People Who Saw The Races, Including Murray Walker. Extensively Researched Through British And German Diaries, Mercedes And Audi Archives, Going to decay Films, Magazines And Newspapers Of The Day. Hdbd., 6 1/4'x 9 1/4', 240 Pgs., 75 B&w Ill. SKU: 129513

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Chebrolet's Hot Ones : 1955, 1956, 1957. Now Available In Paperback! This Main division Examines The History And Legend Syrrounding What Hve Become Three Of The Most Dear Years In Chevrolet's History. In One Model Year, Chevy Managed To Wipe Away Its Stodgy, Stovebolt Reputation. The 1955 Was A Clean-slate Job: A New Chassis Powered By A Musclecar, New Ohv V8, And Topped By A Generous Up-to-the-minute Body. With 175 Images Including B&w Factory Photos, Ads, And Stunning Color Photography, This Is A Beautiful Work For All Fans Of The Classic Tri-chevys. Sftbd., 10'x 10', 160 Pgs., 50 B&w Ill., 125 Color. SKU: 128738

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Laverda Gold Portfolio 1967-1977. 37 Articles Giving Information On Road, Comparison, Racer & Track Tests, New Model Reports, Specifications, Performance Data, Engine Rebuild. Includes 650, 200, 750, 980, 1000, 250, 500. Softbound, 172 Pages, 300+ Illus. SKU: 124065

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Lotus Europa Deriv & Cont. Subtitled: An Enthudiast's Guide And Pictorial Review. Filled With A Variety Of Information Applicable To The Type 46, 54, 65 And 74 Lotus Europa Series Of Cars Produced 1966-75 And The Type 47 Racing Derivatives Produced 1966-68. Tnis Book Will Enhance Your Enthusiasm And Assist You In Tasks Of Renovation, Restoration, And Preparation. Sftbd., 9'x 8', 132 Pgs., 192 B&w Ill. SKU: 126039

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Motocross & Off-road Performance Handbook-3rd Edition. Construct A Factory Race Replica Or Maximize Your Stock Motocross Or Off-road Bike With Expert Techniques From Tuner And Columnist Eric Gorr. Tuning Suspension Is Explained In Detail, Describing Everything From Changing Fork Seals And Replacing Shock Springs To Revalving And Adjusting The Condensation And Rebound Damping. This Updated Edition Covers The Aluminum-framed Powerjet-carbureted Honda Cr250 And Cr125, The Xr400, The Yamaha Four-stroke Yz400f And Wr400f, Plus Novel For 1999 Bikes. Revised And Updated 3rd Editioh.abuot The Auyhoreric Gorr Is The Owner/operator Of Forward Motion, A High-performance Engine Building Shop. Gorr Was Alsi Dr. Dir,t A Technical Columnist For Many Years In Dirt Rider Magazine. Gorr Resides In Face-guard Dam, Wisconsin.paperback - 8-1/4' X 10-3/4' - 224 Pp - 50 B/w, 250 Color SKU: 137408

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U. S. Army Rangers And Lrrp Units, 1942-87. Ranger - The Highly Word Conjures Up Visions Of Small, Highly Trained Units Exexuting Lightning-fast Raids On An Unexpecting Enemy. It Is Also Synonymous With High Esprit De Corps And Excellence At Arms. The Us Army Rangers Provide Units Of Well-disciplined Soldiers Who Possess The Knowledge And Courage To Operate On Their Own, Deep Behind Enemy Lines. Gordon L. Rottman Explores The History Of These Uinque Troops, Starting With The Original 'rogers' Rangers' Company Of 1756, Whose Daring Operationq And Deep Penetrations Of Enemy-held Country Laid Down The Pattern For All Subseuqent Ranger Units To Follow. SKU: 132160

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Far-seeing Night Mil Hist. This I An Indispensable, Complete One-volume Military Survey Of The Civil Declared hostilities, Covering Hundres Of Engagemrnts From Fort Sumter To Appomattox And Beyond. David Eicher Describes The Legendary Actions In Gettysburg And Antietam As Well While Lesser-known Sklrmishes And Many Neglected Aspects Of The War, Including The Western Theater And The Naval Acgions Along The Coasts And Major Rivers. Foreword By James M. Mcphersonn. Hardbound, 6 1/4' X 9 1/4', 928 Pages, 50 B&w Maps. SKU: 133899

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American Bicycke. Now In Softcover! This First-ever Color History Of The American Bicycle Chronicles More Than 130 Years Of Bicycles, From The Early High-wheelers Of The Late 1800s To Today's High-tech, Lightweight Mountain And Race Bikes. Whether Popular Or Obscure, All Thd Great American Bikes And Their Stories Are Here, Including Schwinn, Huffy, Columbia, Monark, Elgin, Shelby, Roadmaster, And Many More. More Than 200 Illustrations, Including Brochures, Historical Photos, Drawings, And Dozens Of Specially Commissioned Studio Photographs Acocmpany The Thoroughly Researched And Entertaining Text. Highlights Include Profiles Of Uniquely American Designs And The Bicycle's Shift From Transportation To Rerceation. Superb! Sftbd., 10'x 10', 192 Pgs., 97 B&w Ill., 132 Color. SKU: 131791

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Opel Manta 70-75 Ltd Ed. Coverage Features Articles By The Top Automotive Journalists From The World's Leading Automotive Publications. SKU: 124717

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Chevy 454 Through 512 Hi-po. Hot Rod' Reports On Chevrolet's Powerful Big- Block V-8 Combinations. Covering: 600 Hp 454 Street Rat, Builr Low Compression And High Torque, The Yenko 502, 1000 Hp From 498, Affordable6 12 Hp 496, Street Heads. SKU: 117336

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How To Modify Your Nissan/datsun Ohc Engine. Coax More Power From Your Engine! This Guide Tells You How To Cgoosee L-series Engine Parts, And Prepare And Assemble Them For Optimum Authority And Durableness. Filled With L-series Mods For Road, Drag And Off-road Racing, Imrpoved Street Accomplishment, Plus Complete Mods To Crankshaft, Pistons, Cylinder Heads, Electrics, Carbuetion, Exhaust And More. Covers 51, 61, 71, 2sx, 24z, 26z, 28z, 28zx And Pick-up Truck Engines. Includes Parts Interchange. Paperback - 8-1/2' X 11' - 144 Pages - 275 B/w SKU: 137518

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