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The Art of War$19.95
The greatest military textbook of the nineteenth century, this famous analysis of the art of Napoleonic warfare had a profound influence upon the military education of American officers in the decades prior to the Civil War.

Battle of Britain$24.95
The Battle of Britain tells the true, momentous story of one of the most crucial conflicts in British history. This book, by an authority on aviation and the Royal Air Force, gives a graphic day-to-day account of the classic battle, both in the air and on the ground. It considers events from many vantage points; from Churchill and Dowding - to The Few who fought. In the air it strikes a balance between an overview of the long-term combat strategy and first-hand accounts of individual encounters seen...

Route 66$15.95
More than three decades after Route 66 went by the wayside, so to speak, it remains a nostalgic signifier of a 50-year period when cross-country travel was synonomous with meeting interesting characters, absorbing marvelous new sights, and stopping to check the oil along the way. In this colorful biopic of the "Mother Road," author Tim Steil retraces the wandering path of Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, returning home with a scrapbook of new color photography and evocative period imagery profiling...

World War II:A Day-by-Day Collection$39.95
For the first time, three great World War II classics have been grouped together to bring you the complete history of World War II in an exciting day-by-day format. Included in this boxed set are The Third Reich Day by Day, World War II Day by Day, and The Pacific War Day by Day. Each days listing contains the information for enthusiasts tracking each and every move, from epic battles to strategy, troop movements, shipping and logistics, politics, and more. An essential reference for WWII historians...

The French Connection$26.95
This thrilling film contains one of the best high-speed chase scenes ever filmed! See Gene Hackman as "Popeye" Doyle and Roy Scheider as Buddy Russo star as New York City detectives on an unrelenting mission to break a heroine smuggling ring and ultimately uncover The French Connection. With gritty realism this action-packed thriller takes on heightened intensity when one of the criminals tries to kill Doyle. Inspired by a true story. Winner of 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director...

82nd Airborne$19.99
Drawing recruits from all 48 states at the time of its inception, the 82nd Airborne earned the nickname "All American." And indeed, from its beginnings in 1917 to its service today in Afghanistan and Iraq, the 82nd has remained the nation's best-known--and most widely respected--airborne unit. This book traces the 82nd Airborne's history from its roots in the 82nd Infantry Division to its current service. While providing a historical overview of the grand heritage of the All Americans--the unit's...

Vanishing Point$14.98
The ultimate car chase movie! Thrills, spills . . . and a handful of pills! It all adds up to one of the most spectacular car chases in motion picture history.

Hell On Wheels$14.95
The pictorial history of AmericaÆs armored forces from the use of prototype tanks sputtering their way forward in 1918, to the complex technology of Operation Desert Storm. This book demonstrates just why these lethal troops were known as Hell On Wheels.

Patton and the Battle of the Bulge$19.95
Follow every detail of Pattons actions during Germanys famous WWII counteroffensive. From the attacks of the 5th and 6th Panzer Armies at Schnee Eifel and St. Vith to the 3rd Army offensive that forced the Rhine River, the authors capture all of the critical actions of both Allied and German troops, focusing on the famous general who led the American forces. Sftbd., 8 1/4"x 10 5/8", 160 pgs., 200 bandw ill.

Wild Turkey$21.95
Although uncontrolled hunting once reduced turkey numbers, today there is a resurgence of the wild turkey population. This book will help you understand the wild turkey's habits and teach techniques youll need to hunt them. You'll learn about the equipment you'll need, several types of turkey calls, and how to ensure a clean kill. A day in the woods can be miserable for the ill-equipped hunter, and so we have a section on accessories that can help you select gear to enhance your hunting experience...

Emergency$19.95
Written by a former British Airways First Officer, Stanley Stewart, who has spoken firsthand with pilots and crews involved in all the incidents recorded here. This book offers a unique insight into how crews responded to crisis and what really happened.

BMW Z3 Service Manual 1996-2002:Including Z3 Roadster,Z3 Coupe,M Roadster,M Coupe$119.90
Bentley Publishers is proud to announce the publication of the BMW Z3 Roadster Service Manual: 1996-2002. This repair manual supersedes our 1996 through 1998 BMW Z3 repair manual with four more model years of coverage and repair information for the M Coupe and M Roadster. With extensive new information as well as revisions throughout, this book is the comprehensive source of service information and technical specifications available for the BMW Z3 Roadster and Coupe.

Nighthawk F-117 Stealth Fighter$19.95
The most in-depth Stealth fighter book ever follows the development, operation, technology, testing, and history of the F-117 Nighthawk. A special section details F-117 combat operations in Panama and the Gulf War, and appendices detail individual aircraft by serial number, pilot bandit numbers, check-out dates, unit histories, significant dates and events, cockpit schematics, and all squadron commanders.

F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter$16.95
The F-117 Nighthawk was the worlds first operational aircraft designed and built to utilize stealth technology. It was developed specifically to attack high-value targets and escape without being detected by hostile radar systems. The F-117 first saw action during Operation Just Cause in Panama in December 1989, it owned the skies over Iraq during Desert Storm in early 1991, and it supplemented NATO®s Operation Allied Force in Yugoslavia and Kosovo. This photography-driven history follows the design...

Lockheed Martin F-117 Nighthawk$16.95
This information-packed volume chronicles the development of the stealthy F-117 Nighthawk, its precision-guided weapons, first combat loss, and advanced derivatives. Includes technical descriptions plus an overview of F-117 operations. WarbirdTech Volume 25. Sftbd., 8 1/2x 11, 100 pgs., 160 bandw ill., 9 color ill.

Focke-Wulf FW190 Dora, Volume One: FW 190 D-9$85.00
* The distinctive system of tactical markings and colors used by. * Approximately 365 black and white photos, plus 40 color photos. * 72 color profiles by Thomas A Tullis Situation reports of JG 2. * Excerpts from Dora 9 pilots Accurate and detailed drawings by.

US Marine Corps$14.95
Each volume in this ongoing series combines detailed and informative captions with over 100 rare and unusual images. These books are a must for anyone interested in American military uniforms.

The Third Reich Day by Day$19.95
This chronology examines the Nazi regimes tenure from the Night of Long Knives in 1934 through the fall of Berlin in May 1945. Each month is covered in a compelling narrative style that reveals the growth of anti-Semitism and other grim realities of everyday life under Hitler. Illustrated with maps and archival photographs, the book also relates the stories behind military action like the invasion of Poland, Stalingrad, the Battle of Kursk and D-Day, as well as touchstone events like the 1942 Wannsee...

Remagen Bridge$29.95
By the spring of 1945, the war was turning into a rout as the Germans retreated on all fronts. There was, however, one major obstacle to the Allied advance in the west: the River Rhine.

101st Airborne: The Screaming Eagles at Normandy$34.95
This unprecedented look at the 101st Airborne contains photographs so rare, you wont believe your eyes! Mark Bando made an incredible find when he unearthed 50 color images of the Screaming Eagles taken at Normandy. These photographs, together with firsthand accounts and day-to-day, minute-by-minute history of the 101st Airborne, tell the story of this elite fighting group.

World War I Day by Day$17.95
A detailed chronological history of WWI from the opening shots at Sarajevo in June 1914 to the armistice in November 1918. All of the major war theaters are covered, as is the fighting in the air and at sea. Dated entries discuss espionage, home fronts, politics, and technology. Additionally, there are a number of features highlighting the conflicts decisive weapons, key personalities and events, and strategy and tactics. Hdbd., 9"x 11 1/2", 192 pgs., 400 bandw ill.

Focke-Wulf Fw190:In Action$12.95
Aimed at the buff, historian and modeler. Each volume contains approximately 110 photos and 14 full-color prints showing unit markings, insignia, paint schemes, nose art, etc. Excellent detail with cutaways, exploded views, sectional drawings, model and variant details. Softbound, 11" x 8 1/2", approx. 50 pages, 150 ill.

Monster Trucks$15.95
From the beginning days, when monster trucks were simply brawny modified pickups, through the Bigfoot era and the beginnings of production monster trucks, and onto the current retooling of the sport, this book features both a dynamic visual and authoritative look at monster trucking through the years.

The Big House$19.95
The warden tells all! "The Big House" is a frightening insiders look at life in a world-famous, maximum-security prison and the first to be told from the wardens perspective. Let Warden James H. Bruton lead you beyond the massive coils of razor ribbon and into the cell blocks of some of Americas most dangerous prisoners. Experience the shocking reality of working everyday with murderers, robbers, rapists, and thieves. Meet the inmates who have killed or maimed and who would take human life...

SR-71 Blackbird:Stories, Tales, and Legends$28.00
Feel the Mach 3 power generated by Lockheeds incredibly fast SR-71 Blackbird! Former SR-71 pilot, instructor and wing commander, Richard Graham, presents the most intriguing SR-71 stories ever told. This once highly classified program is fully revealed through the words of pilots, commanders, mechanics, and instructors involved in the Blackbirds creation and flight-testing. From grueling reconnaissance missions to the Persian Gulf conflict, this insightful book tells stories of bravery and daring...

The Gun Digest Book of Assault Weapons$26.99
Realistic details about the latest in assault weapons, trends and exclusive performance reports for the latest in: rifles, submachine guns, crew-served machine guns, combat shotguns and more are covered in this comprehensive guide.

U.S. Navy SEALs$19.95
This action-packed account of the U.S. Navy’s elite fighting force attests again and again to the old SEALs saying: “The only easy day was yesterday.” A revised and expanded edition, U.S. Navy SEALs contains more than 100 color photos of today’s SEALs during the training that pushes them to their limits, and in the midst of real missions that test their, and the nation’s, mettle, from Vietnam through Grenada, Panama, and Desert Storm.

Chrysler LHS, Concorde, 300M, Dodge Intrepid, 1998 thru 2004: All Models$24.95
Haynes offers the best coverage for cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and motorcycles on the market today. Each manual contains easy to follow step-by-step instructions linked to hundreds of photographs and illustrations. Included in every manual: troubleshooting section to help identify specific problems; tips that give valuable short cuts to make the job easier and eliminate the need for special tools; notes, cautions and warnings for the home mechanic; color spark plug diagnosis and an easy to use index.

Drive to Survive$16.95
Its a hostile world out there! What do you do if youre being followed or harassed in your car? This dynamic guide teaches you evasive driving techniques such as the legendary bootlegger hairpin, J-turns, and how to run your assailant off the road. Filled with combat survival and race car driving techniques that are crucial for keeping your options open in life-threatening situations. Sftbd., 6" x 9", 128 pgs., 50 b&w ill.

Jaguar XJ12 and XJS, 1972-1985$24.95

The Secret Life of Cows$9.99
Cows can love, play games, bond and form strong, life-long friendships. They can sulk, hold grudges, and they have preferences and can be vain. All these characteristics and more have been observed, documented, interpreted and retold by Rosamund Young based on her experiences looking after the family farm's herd on Kite's Nest Farm in Worcestershire, England. Here the cows, sheep, hens and pigs all roam free. There is no forced weaning, no separation of young from siblings or mother. They seek and...

Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens$18.95
These guides give novice and experienced livestock farmers all they need to know to successfully keep and profit from animals. Each book includes information on selection, housing, behavior, space requirements, breeding and birthing techniques, feeding, health concerns, and remedies for illness. The books also cover the business of raising animals, such as processing meat, milk, eggs, and more. The authors were chosen not only for their expertise but also for their ability to explain the ins and...

How to Draw Cars$19.95
This Tex Smith book takes you from simple sketches to professional car drawings _ a great primer for anyone interested in drawing cars. Find practical instruction on tracing, drawing and painting cars to designing customs, rods, and dream cars of your own creation. A section on computer art tackles the specialized skills needed for drawing cars on screen. A helpful bibliography highlights prominent automotive artists. Sftbd., 8 1/2_x 11_, 199 pgs., 258 b&w ill., 22 color.

How to Build Max-Performance Hemi Engines$24.95
How to Build Max-Performance Hemi Engines details how to extract more horsepower out of your second-generation Hemi engine. All the block options from street versus race, new versus old, and iron versus aluminum are presented. Full detailed coverage on the reciprocating assembly is also included. Heads play an essential role in flowing fuel and producing maximum horsepower, and therefore receive special treatment.

How to Build a Hot Rod$21.95
Dennis Parks is an automotive photojournalist and an established hot rod expert in his own right with published articles in more than a dozen enthusiast periodicals. Parks has also written a comprehensive guide on building hot rod Model A Fords for MBI Publishing in 2001. With an abundance of recent hands on experience (building his own hot rod) he excels in breaking down the science of the entire course of action.

Road & Track 300ZX & 350Z 1984-2003 Portfolio$19.95
Among topics covered in its 37 articles from Road & Track and Road & Track Specials are: Corvette vs. Nissan 300ZX Turbo, The right-stuffing of the 300 ZX, The boulevardier stops here, Straman 300 ZX convertible, Super Z - Steve Millen Sports Cars GTZ, Nissan 300ZX twin turbo, SMZ first drive, Nissan 300ZX 2+2, David and the Goliaths - Nissan 350Z vs. Corvette vs. BMW M3 vs. Porsche 911, 2003 Nissan 350Z Touring, The shape of things to come - 350Z Roadster.

How to Build a Chopper$24.95
Choppers are hot again. All you need to decide is what style you want and this book will guide you through the building sequences. It shows how to build a genuine old chopper or a chopper that looks old and has the conveniences of today, such as electric start and functioning brakes.

How to Paint Your Motorcycle$25.95
Bortles covers everything from basic prep work to advanced finishing techniques. The techniques and processes can be used on any type of motorcycle from a production road bike to a custom chopper with extravagant bodywork. Among the topics covered are bodywork preparation, paint selection and preparation, a variety of painting techniques, and post-application follow-up techniques to put the best finish on a great paint job.

The Cobra in the Barn: Great Stories of Automotive Archaeology$19.99
Now in paperback for the first time, here is the classic version of a car lover's fairy tale: You look into an old abandoned barn or garage or warehouse—and there's the car you've searched for your whole life. Here are the true stories of people who found their dream cars in the most unlikely places: A man finds one of three King Cobras ever built in a junkyard in South Carolina; another discovers a rare Delahaye in a barn in the former Czech Republic; yet another answers an obscurely written ad...

1-2-3 Draw: Pets and Farm Animals$8.99
Whimsical, appealing drawings spring like magic from the page as Levin shows young artists how to create charming animals from simple shapes. Each step is carefully shown and finished in full color.

American Muscle Car Season 3$29.98
* Ford Thunderbird. * Chevrolet El Camino & Ford Ranchero. * The COPO Cars. * 1968-2001 Corvette. * Chrysler 300. * The Ramchargers. * Dodge Charger. * Dodge Viper. * Boss 302 & 429 Mustangs. * The Saleen Mustangs. * The Hurst Cars. * The SLP Cars. * Dodge Dart GTS. * Plymouth Roadrunner.

Manatees$17.95
These large, herbivorous marine mammals have calm, inquisitive natures that have endeared them to many. Curious legends are associated with manatees and dugongs, and they are central to many cultural traditions around the world. These remarkable animals are at risk throughout most of their range, from hunting, collisions with water craft, entanglement in fishing gear, habitat alteration, and disease. This up-to-date study examines their origins, life cycles, and present distribution, and discusses...

Firebird Trans Am$24.95
David Newhardt. The Pontiac Firebird was originally overshadowed by the popular Chevrolet Camaro, but the Firebird developed a loyal following and a reputation for true high-performance to earn a high-profile spot in muscle car history. It also had a role in pop culture as Burt Reynolds drove a Trans Am in Smokey and the Bandit and young David Hasselhoff took direction from his talking Trans Am in Knight Rider. While 1970s environmental and insurance interests emasculated most muscle cars, the Trans...

Porsche 928$69.95
The 928 was originally designed as a replacement for the legendary 911, although traditionalists wouldn't let the air-cooled machine die, and the fuel crisis that occurred soon after the new Grand Tourer was launched meant its stunning performance on the road would not be matched in the showrooms. There was hardly a bad word written about the 928 or the beautifully-engineered V8 that powered it when it was new, yet it always seemed to be in the shadow of its older, six-cylinder stablemate. Today...

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R & ZX-9R '94 to '04$42.45
Haynes offers the best coverage for cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and motorcycles on the market today. Each manual contains easy to follow step-by-step instructions linked to hundreds of photographs and illustrations. Included in every manual: troubleshooting section to help identify specific problems; tips that give valuable short cuts to make the job easier and eliminate the need for special tools; notes, cautions and warnings for the home mechanic; color spark plug diagnosis and an easy to use index...

How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar$24.95
Small-block Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge V-8 engines came in a variety of vehicles since 1964. These powerful, durable engines powered everything from high-performance Cudas and Chargers to torquey Dakotas and Ram trucks. How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar is the most comprehensive book on small-block Mopar engines ever released, covering 273, 318, 340, and 360-ci LA engines and 5.2 and 5.9L Magnum V-8s. Author William Burt uses color photos and descriptive text to teach readers the complete...

How to Modify Your Nissan/Datsun OHC Engine$24.95
Coax more power from your engine! This guide tells you how to choose L-series engine parts, and prepare and assemble them for optimum power and durability. Filled with L-series mods for road, drag and off-road racing, improved street performance, plus complete mods to crankshaft, pistons, cylinder heads, electrics, carburetion, exhaust and more. Covers 51, 61, 71, 2SX, 24Z, 26Z, 28Z, 28ZX and pick-up truck engines. Includes parts interchange.

Storey's Illustrated Guide to 96 Horse Breeds of North America$29.95
Horse enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels are fascinated by the history, characteristics, and abilities of various breeds. Unfortunately, most current breed books are written for European readers and feature horses that are rare or nonexistent in North America. A truly complete book on all the special horses of North America has never been available - until now. Here is the most comprehensive guide, featuring in-depth profiles and photographs, to 96 breeds that call North America home. Readers...

How to Build a Cheap Chopper$27.95
Next up, price wise, are two bikes built using Buell/Sportster drivetrains. The fact is, a complete used Buell or Sportster can be had for five thou or less. Now youve got more than an engine you have wheels and tires, brakes, hardware, lights, harness, and some sheet metal. Bolt all that stuff to a simple hardtail frame to create an almost-instant chopper. Most lavish, but still cheap by comparison with many of the bikes built today, is a big twin chopper built from carefully chosen aftermarket...

Pandas$17.95
"Pandas" is a fascinating introduction to these popular yet seldom-seen animals. Join wildlife photographer and zoologist Heather Angel on her personal adventure as she journeys into the depths of China to catch a glimpse of the endangered giant panda and the red panda in their natural surroundings. From this collection of glorious photographs and descriptive text, you’ll learn details about the panda’s eating habits, habitat, and behavior, as well as conservation issues relating to its survival...

Understanding Equine Medications: Your guide to horse health care and management$16.95
Medicating horses is a hot topic, especially in sport horse and racing circles. Controversy surrounds issues such as proper dosage and threshold levels and how far in advance of competition medication can be given. But the fact remains that horses, like humans, do need various medications when they become ill or injured. For horse owners, the issue of medication can be daunting and confusing. How do you know your horse is receiving the right medication and in the right amount? Understanding Equine...

Sid Hartman's Great Minnesota Sports Moments$19.99
Now in paperback, legendary StarTribune sportswriter Sid Hartman draws on his six decades in the thick of Minnesota sports action to give readers a vivid picture of the many thrilling moments throughout the years. From George Mikan's Minneapolis Lakers to the NFC championships of the Minnesota Vikings, from legendary local sports icons such as Bernie Bierman, Harmon Killebrew, and Fran Tarkenton to latter-day celebrities like Kevin Garnett and Randy Moss, from Gopher hockey to the legendary Minnesota...

Fences for Pasture & Garden$16.95
The complete guide to choosing, planning, and building todays best fences: wire, rail, electric, high-tension, temporary, woven, and snow. Filled with sound, up-to-date advice and instructions, this book makes fence building a task anyone can tackle with confidence.

How to Restore Your Harley-Davidson Motorcycle$39.95
No nut, bolt or cable is overlooked on 1937-47 Knuckleheads, 1937-48 Flatheads (74ci & 80ci), 1937-63 Servi-cars, 1937-52 Solos (45ci) and 1948-64 Panheads. An essential reference for all owners, restorers and enthusiasts. (Shovelheads and Sportsters not included.) Sftbd., 8 1/4 x 10 5/8, 640 pgs., 750 b&w ill.

The Speed Merchants$29.95
What is it that makes a man race? How does he balance courting danger with ordinary daily life? What is it that compels him to resist retirement? This definitive documentation of a racing season - the 1972 Sports Car Manufacturers Championship - offers fascinating insights into the lives, loves and motivations of professional racing car drivers...with terrific track action along the way.

Ferrari F355 & 360 Gold Portfolio 1995-2004$32.95
* Berlinetta. * Spider. * Challenge. * Modena. * the racing Challenge Stradale.

Way Outside the Box$12.95
Successful businesses have leaders who consistently think outside the box. Now, motorcycle maverick, marketing consultant, sales trainer, author, and motivational speaker John Wyckoff offers his amazing and effective seminar, fresh from the V-Twin Expo. Way Outside the Box is a 57-minute DVD that will open your mind to new potentials in the two-wheeled world.

Do it up! Mazda MX-5, Miata, Eunos: A practical guide to renovation on a budget$34.99
Arguably the Mazda MX-5 was single-handedly responsible for the revival of the sports car market, sparking off a new era of convertible fun. Examples of this popular roadster are now plentiful and affordable on the second-hand market. This practical guide provides expert advice on how to breathe new life into a used and perhaps tired example of this modern-day classic. From preventative maintenance, to the renewal of worn components and details of known problems and how to fix them, the clearly written...

Great Battles of World War II$14.99
A stunning new look at the most spectacular campaigns of World War II, this book uses incredible computer graphics to recreate every detail of the most significant battles and strategies. Topography and troop strength, illustrations and maps of actions carried out are presented with the latest technology down to the smallest detail.

Through Blue Skies to Hell: America's "Bloody 100th" in the Air War over Germany$32.95
This book follows Ayeth's progress from his youth during the Great Depression in Wichita, Kansas, a city which at the time was rapidly becoming the air capital of the nation, to his arrival in England as a Lieutenant in a bomber crew assigned to assault the Third Reich. Once in Europe, the author provides a comprehensive look at the principles of American daylight strategic bombing, while relaying to the reader the overall military situation on the ground and in the air over Europe just after D-Day.

A Grain of Sand$20.00
Here are the sands of Hawaii and Tahiti, the Sahara and the Poles, a volcano, each exquisitely different, and each telling a fascinating geological story. Red sand and yellow, white sand and black, singing sand and quicksand: Greenberg's pictures reveal the subtle differences in their colors, textures, sizes, and shapes. And as this infinitesimal world unfolds so does an intriguing explanation of how each grain of sand begins and forms and finds itself in a particular place, one of a billion and...

Secret Weapons of World War II$9.99
In this ingenious volume, victory or defeat in the twentieth centurys climactic conflict depended on the secret war of wits that occurred between the scientists, mathematicians, and codebreakers on each side. This is a fascinating look at the behind the scenes duel to develop the winning weapons of World War II.

The Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Archive Collection$60.00
Who knew, one hundred years ago, that the freedom-loving, speed-hungry, cutting-edge motorcycle fanatics who founded Harley-Davidson® were making history along with bikes? The Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Archive Collection , showcasing a century of bikes that shaped motorcycle history, brings that history to gleaming life in page after page of motorcycles beyond compare. On the eve of the opening of the historic Harley-Davidson® Museum, this book gives motorcycle enthusiasts an opportunity to pore...

Black & Decker® The Complete Guide to Home Wiring$24.95
Earlier editions of The Complete Guide to Home Wiring sold more than 500,000 copies, and this expanded new book includes all the tried-and-true projects from earlier editions, updated to feature the latest fixtures. The book now meets the requirements of the 2005 National Electrical Code, including important changes for bathroom, kitchen and utility area wiring. No book is more complete when it comes to traditional wiring, but this is only the beginning. One of the biggest challenges facing homeowners...

More Classic American Railroads$39.95
This follow-up to the MBI bestseller Classic American Railroads is a beautiful tribute to 15 additional railroads not included in the first volume. Focusing on the golden age of railroading between World War II and the early 1970s, this all-new book features the histories, locomotives, rolling stock, and memorabilia of railroads like the Delaware & Hudson; Erie Lackawanna; Gulf, Mobile & Ohio; St. Louis-San Francisco Railway; Maine Central; Nickle Plate Road; Southern Railway; Great Northern Railway...

Kawasaki ZX600 & 636 (ZX-6R) 1995-2002$42.45
Every Haynes motorcycle manual is based on a complete teardown and rebuild, and contains hundreds of photos with step-by-step instructions, comprehensive routine maintenance and troubleshooting information, and detailed wiring diagrams.

How to Stage a Military Coup: Planning to Execution$34.95
The coup remains the single most common form of power change throughout the world. The government being targeted by a coup attempt could be democratically elected, a long-standing dictatorship, or nothing more than a junta put in place by the previous monthÆs coup. The motivation will always be lust for power, patriotism, greed or exploitation. It is usually a combination of power, greed and exploitation disguised as patriotism. How to Stage a Military Coup explores these violent and often bloody...

Designing and Tuning High-Performance Fuel Injection Systems$24.95
Following up his best-selling title, Engine Management: Advanced Tuning, author Greg Banish goes in-depth on the combustion basics of fuel injection as well as benefits and limitations of standalone. Designing and Tuning High-Performance Fuel Injection Systems will help you learn useful formulas, VE equation and airflow estimation, and more. It also covers setups and calibration, creating VE tables, creating timing maps, auxiliary output controls, and start to finish calibration examples with screen...

Maximum Boost:Designing, Testing and Installing Turbocharger Systems$34.95
Subtitled: Designing, Testing and Installing Turbocharger Systems. Whether youre interested in better performance on the road or extra horsepower to be a winner on the track, this book gives you the knowledge you need to get the most out of your engine and its turbocharger system. Find out what works and what doesnt, which turbo is right for your needs, and what type of set-up will give you that extra boost. Bell shows you how to select and install the right turbo, how to prep your engine, test the...

Bosch Fuel Injection and Engine Management$29.95
This Bosch Bible fully explains the theory, troubleshooting, and service of all Bosch systems from D-Jetronic through the latest Motronics. Includes high-performance tuning secrets and information on the newest KE- and LH-Motronic systems not available from any other source. Sftbd., 8x 10, 192 pgs., 475 ill.

The Complete Photo Guide to Framing and Displaying Artwork: 500 Full-Color How-to Photos$24.99
Step-by-step color photos for all areas of matting and framing; the information is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. This book includes top-notch instructions for archival framing—the correct methods and materials for preserving photos and artwork for posterity. The author also provides inspiration and helpful examples to show people how to display their artwork using basic design principles in a manner that is easily grasped. There are important techniques to follow for success--even the basic...

Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin$24.95
Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin is for beginning and experienced gardeners who want to learn more about Wisconsins unique native plant communities and how to successfully incorporate these beautiful and useful plants into their home landscapes. It combines the practicality of a field guide with all the basic information homeowners need to create an effective landscape design. The plant profiles section includes comprehensive descriptions of approximately 150 flowers, trees, shrubs, vines...

High-Performance Jeep Cherokee XJ Builder's Guide 1984-2001$24.95
Ready to turn your Jeep Cherokee XJ into a trail-worthy machine? Why not? With two available 4-wheel-drive systems, solid axles front and rear, and a torquey 4.0-liter straight 6, the Cherokee is a very capable machine, especially when itÆs modified the right way. This book isnÆt about cutting apart your Cherokee to build an over-the-top, off-road-only rock crawler (though you can take it there), and it isnÆt about building a jacked-up, chrome-covered show rig either. This book is about building...

How to Design Cars Like a Pro$26.95
This book describes how car design and technology work through the eyes of the most talented and powerful car designers in the world. The interviews give a deep understanding of why we see what we see on the highways of the world. Author Tony Lewin has been a highly regarded magazine editor on the world stage for so long that some of the top young guns revealing all in this book were hanging on his words just a few years ago.

Hobby Farm:Chickens-Tending a Small-Scale Flock for Pleasure and Profit$14.95
Helps hobby farmers to become more knowledgeable about their poultry and to better appreciate the bountiful gifts they bestow.

The Unfair Advantage$24.95
In 1974, Mark Donohue took a year off from driving at the height of his racing career to write "The Unfair Advantage," a candid and revealing book about his journey through the world of auto racing -- from amateur SCCA races in his own 57 Corvette to winning the Indy 500 in Roger Penskes McLaren M16. This new edition contains over 60 additional photographs and comments from people who worked and raced with Donohue during the 1960s and early 1970s. Sftbd., 6 1/4 x 9 1/4, 350 pgs., 100+ b&w & color...

How to Draw Cars the Hot Wheels Way$21.95
Author Scott Robertson uses original Mattel artwork throughout the book. With real Mattel artwork featured in detail, the bo0ok has great appeal for collectors, even if they arent aspiring artists. Because Hot Wheels(tm) diecast cars are modeled after both real and fantasy vehicles, the techniques and interest to readers is the same as for real-life car enthusiasts. Officially licensed by Mattel.

Chevy Small-Block V-8 Interchange Manual$24.99
The small-block Chevrolet engine is the most popular engine in the world among performance enthusiasts and racers. But with its popularity come certain problems--its more-than-45 years of production have led to countless permutations, making modification or repair a confusing proposition. This book makes sense of that confusion for anyone working on a small-block Chevy engine. Covering all traditional small-blocks from 1968 to 2000, this newly revised edition also includes information on the LT1...

How to Work with and Modify the Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 Transmission$25.95
More than 450 photos, detailed drawings, tool lists and charts combine with an information-packed text to provide the most authoritative handbook of its kind! Chapters include: Basic maintenance, from fluid checks to linkage adjustment; Automatic transmission theory, the nuts and bolts of planetary gears and hydraulic circuits; Removal, rebuilding, installing, final checks, parts interchange section and break-in pointers, all in a step-by-step, how-to format. Sftbd., 8 1/4x 10 5-8, 224 pgs., 450...

Complete Guide to Building Log Homes$19.95
From buying land and drawing floor plans to choosing log styles and joinery, every phase of construction is covered in over 800 photos and drawings with complete how-to instructions. From the experts at Popular Science. "Whether you need to know about slab walls or building that first fire in your new homes fireplace, the Guide covers it."--"Country Journal.

Backroads of New England: Your Guide To New England's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures$21.95
From the sandy shores of Cape Cod to the distinct ridges of Vermont’s Mount Mansfield; from Connecticut’s Quiet Corner to the Kancamagus Highway through the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire; and from tiny Lubec, Maine, at “the Beginning of America,” to the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” at Point Judith, Rhode Island, thirty of New England’s most varied and vibrant attractions are presented here, inviting you to explore them. "Backroads of New England"—written and photographed by local...

Best Of Havoc 2$19.95
* Motocross. * Truck racing. * Single seater racing. * World and national rally. * GP motorcycle racing. * Road racing. * Rallycross. * Saloon cars.

Ducati$15.95
Ducatis American story of decline and recovery comes to life! Included within are Ducatis early single-cylinder Gran Sports and Gran Prixs, narrow- and wide-case singles, bevel-drive twins such as the 750 GT and SS, Darmahs, Pantahs, F3s, 900SS, and rare models like the Supermono. Whether you lust after the timeless classics of days past or the gorgeous machinery gracing the showroom today, Ducati will give you an inside look at these incredible motorcycles. Sftbd., 8 1/4" x 9", 96 pgs., 80 color...

Triumph Motorcycle Restoration$29.95
As popular as the Triumph Twins were in the 60s and 70s, they are quite possibly more popular now. The new book from Wolfgang Publications offers complete start-to-finish assembly and restoration sequences on two Triumph Twins, a 1963 Bonneville and a 1969 Bonniville. Also included is the start-to-finish assembly of the 1969 engine and transmission. Rather than try to describe the miniscule differences that often separated one year from another, this book offers a color gallery with left and right...

TBF/TBM Avenger Walk Around$16.95
Named the Avenger after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, this plane had an inauspicious combat debut at the Battle of Midway, as five of the six TBFs sent into action were lost, with no hits scored. However, the Avenger was used throughout the remainder of WWII for attacks with torpedoes, bombs, rockets, and depth charges. Drendel presents detailed coverage of cockpits, engines, landing gear, and weapons of the major TBF and TBM versions.

Inside The Lionel Trains Fun Factory: The History of a Manufacturing Icon and The Place Where Childhood Dreams Were Made$34.95
Inside the Lionel Trains Fun Factory is for you—delivering a fascinating trip through the rise, fall and rise again of Lionel, one of the manufacturing and pop icons in modern American life. The impeccable research by Lionel historian Robert J. Osterhoff, along with hundreds of unpublished photos and images, tells the history of Lionel's trains, factories, employees and business practices from the late 19th century until today.

Standard Catalog of Lionel Train Sets: 1945-1969$29.99
Boxed set collecting is the fast growing aspect of the toy train-collecting hobby - an estimated 40% of Lionel train collectors are interested in boxed sets. Train sets with all their original packaging and original set carton command twice the sum of individual components value. One man's trash is another collector's treasure, just take a look at today's growing community of toy train collectors eagerly searching for the boxes toy trains come in. Once the clumsy outer packaging quickly discarded...

The California Coast$29.95
From a rugged, mountainous northern shore fringed with redwood forests to the inviting beaches of southern California; from the world-famous cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles to the historic Spanish towns of Santa Barbara and Monterey; from the wild Big Sur to the quaint fishermans villages of Mendocino and Eureka, The California Coast describes the look and local color of this 1,200 mile strip of the Pacific Rim. Visitors and residents alike will treasure this tribute to the breathtakingly...

How to Tune and Modify Chevrolet Fuel Injection$21.95
Tuning, troubleshooting and modifying your Chevy fuel injection system has never been easier! From the 1957 Bel Air to todays Camaros and Corvettes, this manual provides hands-on instruction and clear explanations of the TBI, PFI and TPFI systems. This updated edition also provides information on the new On-Board Diagnostics II system. 2nd ed. Sftbd., 8 1/4"x 10 5/8", 192 pgs., 250 b&w diagrams & ill.

A Life With Dogs$21.95
They can make a grown man coo baby talk in public and a strong woman weep like a little schoolgirl. They seldom perform any practical function in our modern, mechanized society, yet people are willing to spend more on vet bills than on their kids college tuition. They pee on our carpets, shred our living room furniture, and poop on our sidewalks, yet we love these critters more than we love life itself. Why do little beasts have such control over us simple human beings? That is the question dog nut...

How To Build a Hot Tuner Car$25.95
The tuner car is the new hot rod: a smaller, sleeker, later model, geared up to go faster than the next car. And as always, when going for pumped-up performance and style its often critical--and difficult--to do it on a budget. Thats where this book comes in. How to Build a Hot Tuner Car author Scott Smith tells you all you need to know about how to build a tuner car right, and how to do it without going broke. Beginning with the budget--what can you afford to spend?--Smith offers clear and helpful...

NASCAR Racers$19.99
The NASCAR drivers featured in these pages are the drivers who make stock car racing one of the fastest, and fastest-growing, sports around. They come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, from all corners of the country. Some of NASCAR's top racers bear an impressive racing pedigree, with names like Earnhardt, Gordon and Johnson, names that have been part of stock car racing history for decades. Others have worked their way through anonymity to reach the top, possibly to begin a new line...

Collector's Originality Guide Corvette C4 1984-1996$35.00
Fourth-generation Corvettes, those models produced from 1984 to 1996, are many and varied, affordable and when properly restored, an enduring testament to automotive style and power. This book is the first restoration guide for these cars that are at once widely popular and prized by enthusiasts. In detailed text and photographs, the Collectors Originality Guide clearly and meticulously identifies the correct parts, finishes, options, and trim pieces for all fourth-generation Corvette models. Featuring...

Boyd Coddington's Hot Rod Engines, Drivelines & Chassis$29.95
Boyd Coddington is the star of the popular Discovery Channel show American Hot Rod, which has over 7 million viewers. His award-winning hot rods command top dollar among collectors and patrons. Monster chopper builder Jesse James and master designer Chip Foose have both worked for Boyd and learned from this legendary builder.

Honda RC30 1988-1992 Performance Portfolio$24.95
Reprinted articles from major magazines Modern Cycle, Cycle World, Motorcyclist and others deal specifically with this popular Honda model. Filled with road and comparison tests, specs, model introductions, engine blueprinting, and performance data on the Honda VFR750R and Roy Gildeas RC30. Sftbd., 8 x 10 3/4, 140 pgs., 180 b&w ill.

How to Repair Your Car$19.95
From Motorbooks, the leader in automotive publishing for over 4 decades, comes the most practical car care guide ever produced to help the average car owner maintain and repair his or her vehicle - How to Repair Your Car . In this easy-to-follow guide, author Paul Brand, a nationally known automotive expert, takes you through the steps of auto maintenance and repair and gives simple steps that could add years to a car's life and save a driver thousands of dollars in repairs. This is also the only...

Good to Great Hair: Celebrity Hairstyling Techniques Made Simple$19.99
The book is divided into three parts; 1. hair treatment and care, 2. hair cutting and styling techniques and 3. how to find a look for your faces structure and personal style. Even beginners will be able to style their hair like a pro while professional stylists can fine tune their skills with Vetica's secrets and shortcuts. Step-by-step diagrams and photos illustrate different styles and how to work with tools of the trade such as curling irons, hair clips, and blow dryers. Before-and-after photos...

How to Tune and Modify Your Camaro, 1982-1998$21.95
Improve the power, performance and good looks of your Camaro in every way! Detailed chapters cover rebuilding the engine; induction system and cylinder heads; supercharging, turbocharging and nitrous oxide injection; camshaft and valvetrain; exhaust system; electronics and ignition; transmission and driveline; handling and suspension. Covers all F-body Camaros up to 1998. Sftbd., 8 1/4" x 10 3/4", 160 pgs., 250 b&w ill.

Bonneville: The Fastest Place on Earth$26.95
"Landspeed Louise" drops the clutch to deliver riveting tales of conquest on the Bonneville Salt Flats. The stories and the early records of the mishaps and victories of countless hot rodders and motorcyclists make Bonneville a fascinating chronicle. Behold those determined individuals who "shoot the salt" in hot rods, belly tankers, lakesters, motorcycles, even bicycles and tractors in a quest to add their names to the list of land speed record holders.

Neil Diamond Is Forever: The Illustrated Story of the Man and His Music$20.00
In the world of pop music, no one compares with Neil Diamond, the most enduringly popular solo artist alive. This photo-filled book captures the glamour and grit of this singular performer from his early success to his latest chart-topping albums and tours. Illustrated with all manner of mementos and collectibles--concert programs and posters, 45 singles, and ticket stubs dating back to Diamond's 1966 hits "Solitary Man" and "Cherry Cherry"--the book features a full discography, as well as commentary...

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