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Car Talk by Tom and Ray Magliozzi What can I say? If you haven't heard the Car Talk guys on NPR, you probably don't know you need this book. But you do. Trust me on this. Buy a copy now! And tune in to Car Talk. You can find them on the web too, at the Car Talk Web site. |
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Car : A
Drama of the American Workplace by Mary Walton A fascinating story about the design and launch of the "new" Taurus...Mary got the inside scoop on the real process, from Jackie Stewart bashing early prototypes, on to the steps and mis-steps in marketing the vehicle. |
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The
Critical Path : Inventing an Automobile and
Reinventing a Corporation by Brock W. Yates Yates, a serious car guy, describes the planning and launch of the one vehicle that has done more to ruin the driving experience of the suburban male - the minivan. How many of us have said "Hon, I'll drive a minivan just as soon as you pry my cold lifeless hands from <fill in the name of your favorite previously owned sports car>?". Now you can gain the insiders' view of how this vehicle was brought to the market. Learn how Chrysler management was able to singlehandledly (again) bring Chrysler back from the brink with some rather astute management, and more than a little luck. Great reading! |
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All Corvettes Are Red
: The Rebirth of an American Classic Legend by James Schefter Speaking of sports cars...all boys have wanted a shiny red Corvette ever since the beginning of time. Schefter tells a story that took him 8 long years to research...research that took him into the bowels of GM. He was granted unobstructed access to virtually every meeting and discussion about the planning and eventual launch of the 5th generation Corvette. Another classic! Order it today for your collection. |
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Manifold
Destiny: The
One, the Only, Guide to Cooking on Your Car Engine! by Chris Maynard and Bill Scheller A wonderful book...a classic that, due to popular demand, is now being reprinted. Order your copy now before the publisher changes their mind! |
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Stand on It : A Novel
by Stroker Ace by William Neely A classic car novel...a must read for any car buff. The movie version starred Burt Reynolds playing Stroker Ace. It's out of print, but Amazon will try to find a copy for you if you'd like. |
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All Wheel
Drive High Performance Handbook by Jay William Lamm Yet another great book...that's out of print...but it's worth finding if you drive an Audi quattro or Subaru or the new Volvo V70 AWD...or maybe a Porsche 959. But if you do drive a 959, you can give the rest of us lessons... This book has some wonderful rally action photography and some great tips on how to be a better driver. Ask Amazon to find a copy for you. |
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Vehicle-dependent
Expedition Guide by Tom Sheppard A definitive reference on expedition touring, based on Mr. Sheppard's 85,000 miles of experience. The book is a bit biased toward Land Rovers, as it is published by Desert Winds in cooperation with Land Rover...but hey, they do make great expedition vehicles. And where else will you find a country-by-country listing of the sulphur content for diesel fuel? You may never need all of the information in this book...but you sure can dream. |
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It's Not About the Bike by Lance Armstrong This book is about so much more than Lance and his battle with cancer. I've taken his his approach to hill-climbing and applied it in many parts of my life. Rather than take the easy approach to hill-climbing, Lance shifts up as he approaches a hill. This counterintuitive approach to hill-climbing gets you up out of your saddle and working hard to conquer the hill...and guess what, you do! Try this in other parts of your life...when things start to get tough, then you know it's time to get to work. Read this book. It will change your life. |
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Stretching by Bob Anderson Yep, you know you should stretch before you ride. You may even know you should stretch after you ride. But do you know how to stretch? Bob's book will provide exercise and age specific recommendations on stretching techniques. My massage therapist strongly recommends this book, and she's right! |
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The
Bicycle Wheel by Jobst Brandt A wonderful book...must read for anyone attempting to build a bike wheel on the dining room table :) Read it first, wait for your better half to fall asleep, and then spread the spokes, hub and rim over the table...but please, put down an old table cloth first :) Good luck and enjoy! |
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