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Stealing Cars

Technology and Society from the Model T to the Gran Torino

by John A. Heitmann, Rebecca H. Morales ...

The technology-thwarting car thief has become as advanced as the cars themselves.As early as 1910 Americans recognized that cars were easy to steal and, once stolen, hard to find, especially since cars looked much alike. Model styles and colors eventually changed, but so did the means of making a stolen car disappear. Though changing license plates and serial numbers remain basic procedure, ... Read more

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The technology-thwarting car thief has become as advanced as the cars themselves.As early as 1910 Americans recognized that cars were easy to steal and, once stolen, hard to find, especially since cars looked much alike. Model styles and colors eventually changed, but so did the means of making a stolen car disappear. Though changing license plates and serial numbers remain basic procedure,
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Mechanics Collection

Includes Auto Mechanic, Engines, Electrical, Fuel, Exhaust Systems, Clutches, Drive Lines, Axle, Suspension, Steering, Brake, Hydraulic, Gasoline, Diesel, Fuel, Internal Combustion Engines, Metal Body Repair, Automotive Electricity, Engines, and more

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Series series Mechanics and Hydraulics
Mechanics CollectionThis collection includes 14 of our training courses all within one book. You can easily use the bookmarks to navigate between each training course. This collection includes:- Auto Mechanic - Engines- Auto Mechanic - Electrical Systems- Auto Mechanic - Fuel and Exhaust Systems- Auto Mechanic - Clutches, Transmissions and Transfers- Auto Mechanic - Drive Lines, Axles and ... Read more

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Mechanics CollectionThis collection includes 14 of our training courses all within one book. You can easily use the bookmarks to navigate between each training course. This collection includes:- Auto Mechanic - Engines- Auto Mechanic - Electrical Systems- Auto Mechanic - Fuel and Exhaust Systems- Auto Mechanic - Clutches, Transmissions and Transfers- Auto Mechanic - Drive Lines, Axles and
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Engines of Change

A History of the American Dream in Fifteen Cars

by Paul Ingrassia ...

A narrative like no other: a cultural history that explores how cars have both propelled and reflected the American experience— from the Model T to the Prius.From the assembly lines of Henry Ford to the open roads of Route 66, from the lore of Jack Kerouac to the sex appeal of the Hot Rod, America’s history is a vehicular history—an idea brought brilliantly to life in this major work by Pulitzer ... Read more

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A narrative like no other: a cultural history that explores how cars have both propelled and reflected the American experience— from the Model T to the Prius.From the assembly lines of Henry Ford to the open roads of Route 66, from the lore of Jack Kerouac to the sex appeal of the Hot Rod, America’s history is a vehicular history—an idea brought brilliantly to life in this major work by Pulitzer
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The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Three: Watson’s Wonders (1959 – 1962)

The Indianapolis 500 - A History, #3

by Brian G. Boettcher ...

Series Book 3 - The Indianapolis 500 - A History
Volume Three: Watson's Wonders (1959 – 1962) tells the story of the how the racing creations of A.J. Watson came to dominate this era at the Speedway, to then be challenged by the rear engine creations of the Coopers and Mickey Thompson. Each year features an epic "500", with Speedway legends Jim Rathmann, A.J. Foyt and Rodger Ward (twice) the victors. ... Read more

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Volume Three: Watson's Wonders (1959 – 1962) tells the story of the how the racing creations of A.J. Watson came to dominate this era at the Speedway, to then be challenged by the rear engine creations of the Coopers and Mickey Thompson. Each year features an epic "500", with Speedway legends Jim Rathmann, A.J. Foyt and Rodger Ward (twice) the victors.
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Wild Ride

Inside Uber's Quest for World Domination

by Adam Lashinsky ...

In your pocket is something amazing: a quick and easy way to summon a total stranger who will take you anywhere you’d like. In your hands is something equally amazing: the untold story of Uber’s meteoric rise, and the massive ambitions of its larger-than-life founder and CEO.Before Travis Kalanick became famous as the public face of Uber, he was a scrappy, rough-edged, loose-lipped entrepreneur. ... Read more

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In your pocket is something amazing: a quick and easy way to summon a total stranger who will take you anywhere you’d like. In your hands is something equally amazing: the untold story of Uber’s meteoric rise, and the massive ambitions of its larger-than-life founder and CEO.Before Travis Kalanick became famous as the public face of Uber, he was a scrappy, rough-edged, loose-lipped entrepreneur.
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Fitting a Camper Van Interior

by Rob Hawkins ...

Fitting a Camper Van Interior is a definitive guide to modifying or upgrading a van interior at home. This book offers guidance and advice on how to maximise the interior space, style and functionality of any camper van model. The book breaks down each task with step-by-step photography and instructions, from the initial design stages, right through to expanding the camper van with awnings and ... Read more

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Fitting a Camper Van Interior is a definitive guide to modifying or upgrading a van interior at home. This book offers guidance and advice on how to maximise the interior space, style and functionality of any camper van model. The book breaks down each task with step-by-step photography and instructions, from the initial design stages, right through to expanding the camper van with awnings and
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Mercedes-Benz W113 Pagoda SL with buyer's guide and chassis number/data card explanation

From the 230SL to the 280SL

by Bernd S. Koehling ...

Series Book 2 - The iconic SL
How did I improve my knowledge on the Mercedes Pagoda W113 SL? I wrote this book. For you, it will be easier, you just need to read it. Updated in April 2018, this 220-page guide walks you through the W113’s development and history of each model, explains chassis number and data card and comes with a comprehensive buyer's guide. Superb recent non-Daimler AG color photos highlight many features of ... Read more

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How did I improve my knowledge on the Mercedes Pagoda W113 SL? I wrote this book. For you, it will be easier, you just need to read it. Updated in April 2018, this 220-page guide walks you through the W113’s development and history of each model, explains chassis number and data card and comes with a comprehensive buyer's guide. Superb recent non-Daimler AG color photos highlight many features of
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Speed Read Car Design

The History, Principles and Concepts Behind Modern Car Design

by Tony Lewin ...

Series series Speed Read
This beautifully designed and illustrated essential guide to car design from Motorbooks' Speed Read series traces the inspirations of the first car designers and tracks the craft, the art, and the science that have propelled successive generations of designers and shaped the contours of the vehicles we see all around us.Never before has the car-buying public been more aware of how a car's design ... Read more

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This beautifully designed and illustrated essential guide to car design from Motorbooks' Speed Read series traces the inspirations of the first car designers and tracks the craft, the art, and the science that have propelled successive generations of designers and shaped the contours of the vehicles we see all around us.Never before has the car-buying public been more aware of how a car's design
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The Magic of a Name: The Rolls-Royce Story, Part 3

A Family of Engines

by Peter Pugh ...

The Magic of a Name tells the story of the first 40 years of Britain's most prestigious manufacturer - Rolls-Royce.Beginning with the historic meeting in 1904 of Henry Royce and the Honourable C.S. Rolls, and the birth in 1906 of the legendary Silver Ghost, Peter Pugh tells a story of genius, skill, hard work and dedication which gave the world cars and aero engines unrivalled in their excellence ... Read more

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The Magic of a Name tells the story of the first 40 years of Britain's most prestigious manufacturer - Rolls-Royce.Beginning with the historic meeting in 1904 of Henry Royce and the Honourable C.S. Rolls, and the birth in 1906 of the legendary Silver Ghost, Peter Pugh tells a story of genius, skill, hard work and dedication which gave the world cars and aero engines unrivalled in their excellence
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Cars for Comrades

The Life of the Soviet Automobile

by Lewis H. Siegelbaum ...

The automobile and Soviet communism made an odd couple. The quintessential symbol of American economic might and consumerism never achieved iconic status as an engine of Communist progress, in part because it posed an awkward challenge to some basic assumptions of Soviet ideology and practice. In this rich and often witty book, Lewis H. Siegelbaum recounts the life of the Soviet automobile and in ... Read more

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The automobile and Soviet communism made an odd couple. The quintessential symbol of American economic might and consumerism never achieved iconic status as an engine of Communist progress, in part because it posed an awkward challenge to some basic assumptions of Soviet ideology and practice. In this rich and often witty book, Lewis H. Siegelbaum recounts the life of the Soviet automobile and in
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Automotive Milestones

The Technological Development of the Automobile: Who, What, When, Where, and How It All Works

by Robert L. Norton ...

This is a general interest trade book that describes the development of automotive technology and engineering from the start of the industry before 1900 to the present day. It explains how various systems and elements in the automobile work in layman's terms, without resorting to mathematics, and highlights the keymilestones in the historical development of automotive technology. All photos and ... Read more

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This is a general interest trade book that describes the development of automotive technology and engineering from the start of the industry before 1900 to the present day. It explains how various systems and elements in the automobile work in layman's terms, without resorting to mathematics, and highlights the keymilestones in the historical development of automotive technology. All photos and
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Renewable Motor Fuels

The Past, the Present and the Uncertain Future

by Arthur M. Brownstein ...

Considering the ever-rising costs of traditional fuel paired with the increasing scarcity of its resources, it's easy to see why exploring renewable fuels has become an increasingly critical goal for engineers, researchers, and end-users alike. However, due to the great diversity of technologies, policies, and attitudes, it can be difficult to gain a good well-rounded understanding of these types ... Read more

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Considering the ever-rising costs of traditional fuel paired with the increasing scarcity of its resources, it's easy to see why exploring renewable fuels has become an increasingly critical goal for engineers, researchers, and end-users alike. However, due to the great diversity of technologies, policies, and attitudes, it can be difficult to gain a good well-rounded understanding of these types
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