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Modern U. S. Navy Destroyers
Steve Tomajczyk
Paperback (Zenith Press, May 14, 2001)Hop on board for an up-close look at the Navy's destroyer fleet! Full of color photography, this book takes you inside the Spruance, Kidd, and Arleigh Burke class destroyers of the current Navy fleet. You'll also get a glimpse of the twenty-first century destroyer. Full technical specifications are included along with fascinating descriptions of the weapons, bridge, command and control rooms, berthing areas, magazines, and engine rooms.
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Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
Allan Girdler
Paperback (Motorbooks, May 14, 2000)The Milwaukee Marvel takes center stage in this colorful work written by two of the motorcycling industry's best-selling authors. This colorful volume not only tells the history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, it also features the legendary motorcycles that made the company an American legend. Beautifully illustrated!
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Firefighters
Larry Shapiro
Paperback (MBI, Oct. 12, 2003)After the September 11 tragedy, America's interest in firefighters soared. Firefighters covers modern-day firefighters, their equipment, vehicles, clothing, and training as well as the different jobs/duties of firefighters. This book gives a broad overview and is great for the general reader as well as the fire enthusiast.
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Behind the Scenes of NASCAR Racing
William Burt
Paperback (Motorbooks, June 12, 2003)Behind the Scenes of NASCAR Racing lifts the curtain on America's fastest-growing spectator sport. Author Bill Burt updates his 1997 best-seller and zeroes in on the processes that bring the show to the tracks and to the fans. Learn all about the ever-changing rules, aerodynamic advances, new tracks, and the sweeping current of high-tech engineering that have transported the sport from shade-tree wrench-turning to the computer age. Meet the behind-the-scenes people who make it all happen, learn how the cars are built, understand the complex operations in the garage, and experience the dramatic lead-up to race morning. Behind the Scenes takes the reader, in detail, from sponsor dollars to checkered flag, NASCAR-style. New edition.
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Mountain Bike Madness
J. P. Partland
Paperback (MVP Books, April 5, 2003)Since the 1970s, mountain biking has gone from no-tech to high-tech; Mountain Bike Madness documents the evolution of the mountain bike and the spread of ridership across America. Written in fun, conversational language, and featuring 80 full-color photos, this book takes enthusiasts old and new on a spin with:,The bikes: from cruisers and clunkers to full suspension and titanium, plus notes on gear, treads, and threads-plus practical advice on how much it can all cost.,The people: profiles of yesterday's and today's hottest riders!,The styles: street riding, cross-country, freeride, downhill, touring, and even night riding are featured.,The events: from an easy trail ride to World Cup competition, how everyone can get into the sport
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Behind the Scenes of Nascar Racing
William M. Burt
Paperback (Motorbooks Intl, March 1, 1997)Book by Burt, William M.
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Behind the Scenes of NASCAR Racing
William Burt
Paperback (Motorbooks, June 12, 2003)Behind the Scenes of NASCAR Racing lifts the curtain on America's fastest-growing spectator sport. Author Bill Burt updates his 1997 best-seller and zeroes in on the processes that bring the show to the tracks and to the fans. Learn all about the ever-changing rules, aerodynamic advances, new tracks, and the sweeping current of high-tech engineering that have transported the sport from shade-tree wrench-turning to the computer age. Meet the behind-the-scenes people who make it all happen, learn how the cars are built, understand the complex operations in the garage, and experience the dramatic lead-up to race morning. Behind the Scenes takes the reader, in detail, from sponsor dollars to checkered flag, NASCAR-style. New edition.