Download or read book A Daredevil s Guide to Car Racing written by Robb Murray and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the activity of car racing, including types of racing, racing tracks, safety precautions, and famous drivers"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book A Daredevil s Guide to Swimming with Sharks written by Amie Jane Leavitt and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes swimming with sharks for scientific study and as part of a tour group, the dangers involved, the gear needed, and what scientists have learned from their quests"--
Download or read book A Daredevil s Guide to Storm Chasing written by Amie Jane Leavitt and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the activity of storm chasing, including how it's done, the dangers involved, and how it has helped scientists learn about severe weather"--
Download or read book A Daredevil s Guide to Stunts written by Steve Goldsworthy and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the activities of stunt men and women, their various stunts in and out of the movies, safety precautions, and famous stunt people"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book A Brief Guide to James Bond written by Nigel Cawthorne and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2012-09-20 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's fascination with Bond is unstoppable. James Bond is the greatest British fictional hero of the post-war era. He also has a huge following in the US - and around the world - as a legendary Cold War warrior, and now as a daredevil able to take on the villains of the post-Cold War world. The Bond books are all in print. Today, Sebastian Faulks is writing new stories while Charlie Higson is writing children's versions. In this comprehensive guide to Ian Fleming, the books, the films and the world that was created out of 007, Nigel Cawthorne uncovers Bond's allure. It comes with special sections on the main characters - Q, M, the Bond Girls, and the women who first inspired them; the cars, and the incomparable baddies. It will be the ideal gift for fans and aficionados alike and will be published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of DOCTOR NO; the new film is scheduled for autumn 2012.
Download or read book You Wanna Race written by Joe Scarbrough and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Auto racing is one of the greatest adrenaline-filled sports in the world. As a result, many adventure seekers are drawn to the excitement that surrounds motorsports. Still, just one percent of the population will ever have the opportunity, dedication, and courage to climb into the cockpit of a race car. In an entry-level guide, seasoned racer Joe Scarbrough shares six lessons intended to enlighten and encourage potential racers interested in participating in this fun and exciting sport. Scarbrough, a veteran of the motorsports world, leads others through step-by-step guidance that includes tips on how to buy the right kind of car, gather the best tools, prevent injuries, achieve optimum physical condition and performance, understand industry slang, and obtain sponsors. Through it all, Scarbrough reminds racers to be cognizant of spending habits, safety requirements, and what to do and not to do to become successful in a highly competitive business. You Wanna Race? shares tips and guidance intended to help anyone interested in participating in the exciting world of motorsports racing.
Download or read book Drive to Win written by Carroll Smith and published by Carroll Smith. This book was released on 1996-07-22 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take pole position to learn the ground rules, techniques and procedures of driving perception and evaluation. Racing professional Carroll Smith delivers current state-of-the-art techniques for working with your crew to develop and set up your car so that you'll have a competitive tool with which to practice the art of driving.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Las Vegas written by David Stratton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-08-02 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With beautifully commissioned photographs, and spectacular aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have been updated to include: expanded hotel & restaurant listings, better maps, enhanced itineraries, and easier-to-read print! Fully Revised and Updated!
Download or read book Ultimate Speed Secrets written by Ross Bentley and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2011-08-25 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultimate Speed Secrets is the drivers guide to going faster! Professional race instructor Ross Bentley has raced everything from Indy cars to world sports cars and has the experience to make any racer a more complete driver. With detailed drills and comprehensive instructions, Bentley covers everything you need to know: choosing lines; adapting to different cars, tracks, and racing conditions; setting up controls; and understanding car adjustments and mental preparation. Whether you are racing an Indy car or simply interested in becoming a more complete driver on the street, Ultimate Speed Secrets will give you the information you need to succeed!
Download or read book The Insider s Guide to Stock Car Racing written by Richard M. Huff and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn what goes into being a contender on the Winston Cup circuit. Inside are answers to such questions as: What goes into building a stock car? How does someone get a job on a professional racing team? Plus much more about the fastest growing sport in America.
Download or read book Ghost Hunter s Guide to Indianapolis written by Lorri Sankowsky and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2008-02-29 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Excellent ghost book, great photos! Chillingly entertaining." -Kalila Smith, Author, New Orleans Ghosts, Voodoo & Vampires Miami Ghosts, Legends & Mysteries "The book shines a paranormal light on several spots around Indianapolis." -Brianna Code, Fortville - McCordsville Reporter "It's great to see another excellent book on the haunted history of U.S. cities! From Indianapolis to New Orleans...The paranormal comes alive! Lorri and Keri have succeeded in bringing more attention to the undeniable existence of the spirit world." -Sidney Smith, Owner / Founder, Haunted History Tours, New Orleans, LA The depiction of the paranormal has become prevalent in television and movies in recent years. This intriguing account by ghost hunters Lorri Sankowsky and Keri Young covers everything from high-tech gadgets, to inborn psychic abilities, while instructing readers on how to locate friendly or not so friendly apparitions. This account is equally informative for both the novice and the more experienced paranormal researcher. It offers visitors and residents a chance to see beyond the surface of various haunted locations throughout the area. Numerous sites of criminal activity, suicides, tragic fires and accidents, and disturbed remains abound in Indiana, providing hundreds of opportunities for ghost hunting. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Lorri Sankowsky, along with friend Keri Young, are the former codirectors of The Indiana Ghost Trackers, a prominent paranormal investigation group in the Indianapolis area. Together they have explored many famous ghostly locations, such as the French Lick Springs Hotel, the legendary Indiana Motor Speedway, and various haunted cemeteries. Sankowski and Young have also conducted paranormal review meetings for more than seventy members of their group and have been able to organize and guide group ghost tours throughout their area. For these two women, inspiration for this book came after many years of researching and exploring haunted locations throughout their region, witnessing first hand some of the strange and unusual events, previously told to them by the various owners and employees of the sites.
Download or read book The Ultimate Race Car written by Burgess Wise, David and published by Raincoast Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide written by Patrice Banks and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As featured on Fresh Air with Terry Gross A do-it-herself guide to auto maintenance, roadside emergencies, and the real scoop on how women can get honest car service at the garage, from engineer turned auto mechanic and award-winning entrepreneur Patrice Banks. Do you feel lost when explaining your car problems to a mechanic? Do you panic when something goes wrong with your ride? Have you felt like you were being overcharged or pressured into unnecessary add-ons at the auto shop? Fear no more: The Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide has got your back. So many women feel powerless, nervous, or embarrassed when taking our cars in for a repair, and yet we outnumber men both as drivers and as customers at auto repair shops The time has come for us to grab the wheel and finally take control of our cars. Filled with easy-to-follow illustrations and instructions, great tips, and lifesaving rules of thumb, The Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide will help take away the confusion and mystery surrounding cars, teach women what they need to know about how their cars work, and what they need to do to keep them running smoothly. Patrice Banks was once like most of us: a self-professed “auto airhead” who was clueless about car maintenance, yet convinced that mechanics were taking advantage of her. Now she’s an auto pro devoted to empowering women to learn basic car repairs and knowing what to do in an emergency. So whether you get a flat tire when you’re stranded in the middle of nowhere, your car overheats, or a mysterious dashboard light suddenly starts blinking, help is just a reach-in-the-glove-box away.
Download or read book The Psychotronic Video Guide To Film written by Michael Weldon and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1996 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bible of B-movies is back--and better than ever! From Abby to Zontar, this book covers more than 9,000 amazing movies--from the turn of the century right up to today's Golden Age of Video--all described with Michael Weldon's dry wit. More than 450 rare and wonderful illustrations round out thie treasure trove of cinematic lore--an essential reference for every bad film fan.
Download or read book A Kid s Guide to NASCAR written by Loren Mooney and published by Sports Illustrated Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Dale Earnhardt, Bill Elliott, Jeff Gordon, Kyle Petty, Jeremy Mayfield, Dale Jarrett, Rusty Wallace, Bobby and Terry LaBonte, Mark Martin, Jeff Burton, and Darrell Waltrip.
Download or read book Insiders Guide to North Carolina s Piedmont Triad written by Amber Nimocks and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A first edition, Insiders' Guide to North Carolina's Piedmont Triad is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to North Carolina's Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Highpoint region. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad and its surrounding environs.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide Astrology Dictionary written by Arlene Tognetti and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-11-02 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Astrology to the Zodiac... The Complete Idiot's Guide® Astrology Dictionary gives readers over 1,500 entries on everything about astrology from A to Z, including everything they need to know to read their chart and make interpretations. ?Organized in two sections for quick and easy reference, providing readers with the meaning of the term or topic, then interpretations that can be applied for readers to learn more about themselves or others ?Tognetti is also the lead author of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Astrology, Fourth Edition, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Tarot, Second Edition, and The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Tarot Spreads.
