The Complete Mustang: A Model-By-Model History

Engineering & Transportation

Mueller, Mike

Automotive

Crestline Pub Co

The Legends of Nascar portrays some of the greatest drivers, tuners, and team owners of the past four decades in more than 200 lavish black and white and color photographs, from the days when the series was known as the Grand National races to the foundation and evolution of Nascar. Captured by the perceptive eye of photographer Don Hunter, the men who rose to the top of their chosen profession of racing are shown in telling moments. These stunning photographs illustrate the character and personality of the colorful cast that defined the sport. Step into the car with Junior Johnson, on the podium with Donnie Allison, and into the heat of Talladega with King Richard Petty. Forty of these top-caliber folks are portrayed in several page spreads, with Ben White's insightful profiles taking an intimate look at the life of the man behind the race face. A selection of other Nascar legends appear in more great moments, a collection of photographs bringing brief glimpses of other important faces in stock car racing. This incredible collection of photographs and essays is a one-of-a-kind book that offers a unique perspective on the rough-and-tumble men who define the most popular motorsport in America, Nascar racing.

NASCAR Legends

Hunter, Don

WHITE, BEN

This classic combination of Leffingwell best-sellers includes is a vivid color history that chronicles the innovative American tractors of John Deere, International Farmall, Case, Ford, Allis-Chalmers, Caterpillar, and Minneapolis-Moline. The technological development of farm power is traced from the back-breaking days of horse farming through the steam-powered iron beasts and on to the development of the internal combustion engine and the creation of the tractor as we know it today.

America's Classic Farm Tractors

leffingwell,randy

This illustrated volume -- full of technical details on more than 300 of the world's greatest locomotives -- is sure to please even the most knowledgeable railfans.Tracing the development of railpower around the world, the book begins with the age of steam, describing a host of passenger locomotives that powered the world's first great railway boom, before going on to describe the most significant locomotives developed during the 150-plus years that followed -- each illustrated with a selection of archival photography and specially commissioned color drawings. From early pioneers of the 1830s to 20th century giants like Union Pacific's Challenger, the book provides full descriptions of every locomotive featured, along with fascinating facts and anecdotes. A text of great historical and technical value, the book also examines more efficient forms of railpower developed in the 1990s and looks ahead to the future of railroading.

The Great Book of Trains

Cook, Arthur F.

Hollingsworth, Brian

Transportation

The hottest racers to hit the tarmac take pole position for this information-packed book, which spotlights their racing careers and memorable moments on the track. Today's top stock car drivers are featured in full-page portraits, along with additional photographs of flat-out racing action, in the pits, shots of them in the winner's circle and behind the scenes. Get an inside look at the high-speed drama delivered by racing greats Wallace, Jarrett, Waltrip, Gordon, Elliott and more of today's popular NASCAR personalities. This fact-filled book also includes a loving look back at NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt. A useful data table contains key career statistics.

Nascar Racers: Today's Top Drivers

This lavishly illustrated history winds its way through the 20th century by exploring such popular American motorcycle manufacturers as Pope, Thor and Merkel. Raffertys journey takes you through the Industrial Revolution to modern times and the incredibly successful Indian and Harley-Davidson models. Crisp,color spreads highlight the most significant models of the past century. Thousands of facts, figures and unforgettable color photographs!

The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Motorcycles

Rafferty,Tod

Strip 'em down, hop 'em up, and drive 'em fast - all in the pursuit of good fun. What started as a Southern California craze in the 1920s, hot rodding automobiles has spread to become a popular pastime on the streets, drag strips, and dry lakes across America. This decade-by-decade tour offers 500 photos and detailed information on the most important models and trends in hot rod history.

Hot Rods: The History of Hot Rods in 500 Photos (The 500 Series)

Elliot, Kevin

Americans began seeing the automobile as more than just a way to get from point A to point B by the mid-20th century. The people wanted more - More power! More speed! More muscle! Detroit answered the call with a flurry of high-performance vehicles that came to be known as muscle cars. Get the inside story on tire-burning cars, including the GTO, Mustang, Camaro and Hemi.

Muscle Cars: The Meanest Power on the Road (The 500 Series)

Klemenzson, Ben

During the rapid growth of the U.S. in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a new form of power was needed to keep up with the expansion into previously uncultivated lands. The emergence of steam-traction engines revolutionized American agriculture, and over the next century the farm tractor had a tremendous impact on the development of the nation. Details all the great models.

Tractors: The History of the American Tractor in 500 Photos (The 500 Series)

HENSHAW, PETER

Starting in the mid-19th Century, The United States transformed itself from a vast, sparsely populated country into a potent industrial force. Central to this transformation was the railroad, its ever--expanding network of tracks connecting people from disparate communities and bringing goods and wares to all corners of the land. Railroads offers a fascinating and colorful telling of this facet of our nation's history.

Railroads: The History of the American Railroads in 500 Photos (The 500 Series)

Barry, Steve

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