Download or read book Our Gumball Rally written by Clement Wilson and published by Virgin Books Limited. This book was released on 2005-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its fifth year, the Gumball Rally has earned itself a reputation as one of the maddest and most bizarre races to be held annually. This year over 165 cars took part, mostly ranging from the high-tech lines of a McLaren F1 to Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Porsches, i.e. your average, everyday humdinger of a sports car, except for one - a trusty and reliable Volvo estate driven by authors Clement Wilson and the former champion jockey Richard Dunwoody. the start line in Paris towards Madrid and Marbella via Biarritz and across to Morocco before coming back towards Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix and on to the finishing line in Cannes, just in time for the film festival. With stars such as the original Cannonballer himself, Burt Reynolds, Chris Eubank, Goldie, Jodie Kidd, 50 Cent and the guys from Jackass all taking part, the thrills and spills were guaranteed. Funny and fascinating by turns, The Gumball Rally is a fast-paced record of what it's like to get lost in the African desert, party with kings, princes and French DJs and pass a Ferrari at 150mph!
Download or read book 3000 Miles Our First Gumball Rally written by Karl Hartey and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Karl and Helen Hartey's first Gumball 3000 - The Gumball Rally's 15th Anniversary
Download or read book THE GUMBALL RALLY written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Gumball Rally written by Leon Capetanos and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Driver written by Alexander Roy and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2007-10-16 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On his deathbed, Alex Roy's father dropped tantalizing hints about the notorious Cannonball Run of the 1970s, the utterly illegal high-speed nonstop race from New York to L.A. that was nothing at all like the one portrayed in the Burt Reynolds movie. Inspired by his father's dying words, and against the advice of his loyal, lifelong friends, Roy enters the mysterious world of road rallies and underground races—trying both to find himself and to locate The Driver, the anonymous organizer of the world's ultimate secret race—neither of which may exist. But in order to get noticed by The Driver, Roy must first become a force to be reckoned with. In this riveting memoir, Roy straps you into his highly modified BMW M5 and takes you on a terrifying 120 mph lap of Manhattan (his version of the French cult film Rendezvous), then tackles the Gumball 3000 and the Bullrun—the two most infamous road rallies in the world. He creates a character for himself and his car, Polizei Autobahn Interceptor, and they stick out among the Lamborghinis and Ferraris driven by millionaire playboys, software moguls, Arab princes, movie stars, leggy Czech supermodels, gear-heads, and tech whizzes. Out of the hundred-plus rally drivers, a select few—Alex Roy among them—compete as if these are full-on honestto-god road races, traveling from London to Morocco, from Budapest to Rome, from San Francisco to Miami at speeds approaching 200 mph. With his M5 armed with amyriad of radar detectors, laser jammers, and police scanners, and his trunk crammed with a variety of fake uniforms, the obsessively prepared Roy evades arrest at almost every turn, wreaking havoc on his fiercest rivals, and gaining the admiration of police forces around the globe. But his rise to the top of the rally-driving world ultimately proves hollow, until he meets a young film producer documenting the obscure post–Cannonball Run races and the holy grail of cross-country racing—the N.Y.-to-L.A. speed record of thirty-two hours and seven minutes set back in 1983. Can that time even be approached today, much less beaten? As Roy reveals in The Driver, there are reasons why no one has tried in twenty-four years. But should he try? Can he do it? Full of hilarious, sexy, and shocking stories from a life lived at the right-hand edge of the speedometer, The Driver offers a never-before-told insider's account of the fast, dangerous, and unbelievable society that has long been offlimits to most of us. Filled with insane driving and Roy's quixotic quest to win both for his late father and for himself, The Driver is the tale of one man's insatiable drive beyond life in the fast lane.
Download or read book Gumball 3000 written by teNeues and published by Te Neues Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-02-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photos, facts, and insights on the 20th Rally, running from London to Tokyo in August 2018 A must-have for all petrol-heads, partygoers, and jetsetters: the first-ever book on a one-of-a-kind road trip
Download or read book Greenie S Path written by Greenie and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-10-26 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greenies Path: The Search for Christopher Hiltaychuk presents a unique look at an adopted childs life told from the childs perspective. It is also a testament to the people who chose to take the challenge of raising anothers child as their own and loving that child as much as any birth parent could, if not more. Author Greenie is grateful for the loving care that his adoptive parents gave him, but he is also naturally very curious about the people who gave him up for adoption. Greenie is intrigued by the knowledge that there are people in this world with the same genetic history as hispeople with whom he shares an unspoken bond. He describes his life, thoughts, and feelings for his birth parents, the people who felt their own world and circumstances were not ideal for raising a child at that time. He considers whether they ever wondered what happened to one of their own, one of their brothers, uncles, or grandchildren. Greenies Path is the true story of the path his life has takenthe man he has become. No matter what paths lay ahead, Greenies Path captures that need for a sense of belonging to a family is such an integral foundation to their success in the world.
Download or read book All Fired Up written by Malcolm Castle and published by Orion. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique and gloriously nostalgic account of one eventful year in the fire service for readers who loved books such as CALL THE MIDWIFE and TRUST ME, I'M A VET. Nothing about the county fire service was quite what Malcolm expected when he joined the watch in Shrewsbury. As the newest member of the service he was first in line when swans terrorised the high street - and when a flock of owls got stuck on the roof of his local pub. Eighteen years old and more than ready to rush into burning buildings to save fair damsels in distress, young Malcolm soon realised he was more likely to be jumping into slurry pits and rivers to rescue any number of unfortunate animals. But for all the embarrassing situations Malcolm found himself in there were heart-stopping dramas too - and tragic farm and house fires. As he learns on the job and begins to win the respect of the old-timers, Malcolm starts to feel that maybe, one day, he just might make it as a fireman. But first he has to catch the eye of the smiley secretary in the office opposite the station ... Funny, moving and gloriously nostalgic, All Fired Up paints a unique portrait of rural Britain - and shows just how surprising a fireman's life can be.
Download or read book Hers written by Corri Lee and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Man In The Arena written by David Michael Semas and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout his half-century career, self-made businessman David Semas has drawn inspiration from President Theodore Roosevelt’s famous speech on “The Man in the Arena” in 1910, which was about daring to risk everything rather than playing it safe. In the real world, roughly a third of businesses will implode within two years, and half won’t make it past five years. But statistics can’t tell the full story. This memoir provides a detailed road map of trials, challenges, and pitfalls while building a business and offers everyone from budding entrepreneurs to seasoned executives a case history of achievement and failure as well as risk and reward. The life lessons and inspirational quotes throughout the book deliver powerful and enlightening messages about nurturing hopes and dreams, dealing with mistakes, facing problems head-on, and living life to the fullest. Semas’s story is one of both triumph and despair, and it is sure to help inspire tomorrow’s success stories. David writes to edify his readers, who, he hopes, can glean a few useful lessons from his lifetime of adventures and challenges, which has fueled his quest to live in the arena, where life plays out on a grand scale.
Download or read book CODE OF MEN written by Scott Falls and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Code of Men is a collection of humorous man rules compiled over 6 years. We have also included food and drink recipes, BBQ basics, quotes from famous men, every thing a man should know, man movies and music. Also, we have included a wine and whiskey section and of course sports. The Code of Men is a book written by men for men and should be taken for what it is; just plain fun!
Download or read book Brick x Brick written by Adam Ward and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join the "Bob Ross of LEGO" in constructing cool creations with this how-to guide that brings legendary builds to life! Looking for something a little more exciting than your average LEGO® guide? You're in luck! Not only does this spectacular book offer step-by-step instructions for fun builds and crafts, it also includes intriguing trivia, micro challenges, and advice to boost your creative confidence. You'll also learn all about the author, Adam Ward, a professional artist who hosts the popular YouTube series Brick x Brick--and who wants you to become the best builder you can be. With a difficulty rating provided for each build, this is the perfect pick for LEGO® lovers of every skill-level. Get ready to make a masterpiece!
Download or read book We Were Blackwater written by Barrie "Baz" Rice and published by Biteback Publishing. This book was released on 2023-07-20 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A raw, riveting look into the hidden frontlines of the Iraq War and an indispensable first-person account of the secret lives of the mercenaries and contractors who fought and died overseas ... Rice does something few have attempted, taking us on an emotional journey that is at once unsettling and revelatory. Excellent." – Mark Boal, Oscar-winning screenwriter and producer of The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty "A riveting tale of a brotherhood of warriors and their descent into hell. Visceral, brutal, raw and very real, We Were Blackwater is a rollercoaster ride of combat on the frontline of death and bloodshed. Unputdownable. Unforgettable. The untold true story." – Damien Lewis, author of SAS Ghost Patrol and Churchill's Secret Warriors " We Were Blackwater puts your boots right on the ground – in a place you'd never want to be, except in the safety of a book. Barrie Rice is a natural storyteller: clear-eyed, funny, wise, honest and humble. Reading this book feels like making a new friend. Fresh and exhilarating." – Hugo Lindgren, former editor of the New York Times Magazine *** The aftermath of the 2003 Iraq invasion is a story that has yet to be told by those who fought their own war against a brutal insurgency: the private security contractors. Risking life and limb, often side by side with the US military but far more exposed, they were never to receive a hero's homecoming. They remained in the shadows, often with good cause, but that would change for ever on 31 March 2004, when a security convoy was ambushed in Fallujah and the charred bodies of two American operators were strung from a road bridge. Those events would ensure notoriety for the company involved: Blackwater. This is the untold story of the security industry and its private war, recounted by a man who witnessed it first hand: SAS veteran and New Zealand national Barrie Rice. His visceral, no-holds-barred account of his time with Blackwater is brought to life in scenes that lead to a reckoning with both the war and himself. This gripping account delivers a compelling slice of reality – the inside story of the private contractor's war.
Download or read book Gumball 3000 the Annual written by Maximillion Cooper and published by . This book was released on 2004-05-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book My Year of Chevy One Guy s Journey Through the Filmography of Chevy Chase written by Mike McGranaghan and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-06-23 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chevy Chase has been one of the most interesting and diverse actors in comedy. He has starred in classic hits and notorious bombs, major Hollywood productions and obscure independent films. For this one-of-a-kind book, film critic Mike McGranaghan spent twelve months watching and analyzing every movie Chevy was ever involved with. The result is a film-by-film examination of a notable cinematic career. My Year of Chevy looks at why some of his choices were good and others bad, finds recurring themes across movies, and argues that the comedian may not have always received the credit he deserved. Plus, you'll read the unexpected behind-the-scenes story on the making of "Vegas Vacation." Whether you're a Chevy Chase fan, or just someone interested in what makes a movie star's career tick, My Year of Chevy will surprise and fascinate you.
Download or read book Nothing Is Impossible written by Dynamo and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-09-27 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I immersed myself in magic. I read every book I could get my hands on and practised and practised, day after day and night after night. Magic became my world...some might say an obsession.' When you’re a kid life can seem tough; tougher for some than others. But the darkest of times can also be the most enlightening. When his late granddad showed him magic for the first time, Steven Frayne knew there was more to life than hiding from bullies. He had a destiny. A calling. In that moment Dynamo was born: the most exciting magician of the 21st century. Since then, Dynamo has shocked, thrilled and amazed men, women and children, from all walks of life, all over the world. With his mind-blowing illusions, he has catalysed a whole new era of magic. Now, in his very first book, Dynamo invites you to join him on a breathtaking journey across the globe. Be prepared to levitate Lindsay Lohan in Singapore, transform snow into diamonds in the Austrian mountains, and walk on water across the River Thames. Along the way, he reveals how to make the impossible possible, what it takes to pull off the greatest stunts man has seen, and why everyone needs magic in their lives. This is no illusion. This is Dynamo revealed.
Download or read book Jackass written by Sean Cliver and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002-10-29 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a behind-the-scenes look at the film based on the "Jackass" television program that features stunt performers taking part in dangerous but farcical activities, and offers interviews with the participants.
