Download or read book The Memoirs of a Motor Mechanic written by Mick Mannion and published by . This book was released on 2015-09 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Win from the Back written by Chad Parks and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a mechanics story. Lew has worked on a variety or cars and racecars though out his career. This is also the story of a little boy who used to listen to the Indianapolis 500 on the radio in his little hometown in Pennsylvania and dream about going there. This is the story of a man who's dream came true when he walked through the gates of the Indianapolis Speedway for the first time in 1970. It is also the story of a family, their friends and a lifestyle. Lew's wife Joan always said, "Life with Lew has been interesting, I never knew what to expect." That is the truth.
Download or read book Win from the Back Memoirs of a Racecar Mechanic written by Carla and published by Author House. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a mechanics story. Lew has worked on a variety or cars and racecars though out his career. This is also the story of a little boy who used to listen to the Indianapolis 500 on the radio in his little hometown in Pennsylvania and dream about going there. This is the story of a man whos dream came true when he walked through the gates of the Indianapolis Speedway for the first time in 1970. It is also the story of a family, their friends and a lifestyle. Lews wife Joan always said, Life with Lew has been interesting, I never knew what to expect. That is the truth.
Download or read book Memoirs of a Hack Mechanic written by Rob Siegel and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over 25 years Rob Siegel has written a monthly column called "The Hack Mechanic" for the BMW Car Club of America's magazine Roundel. In Memoirs of a Hack Mechanic, Rob Siegel shares his secrets to buying, fixing, and driving cool cars without risking the kids' tuition money or destroying his marriage. And that's something to brag about considering the dozens of cars, including twenty-five BMW 2002s, that have passed through his garage over the past three decades. With a steady dose of irreverent humor, Memoirs of a Hack Mechanic blends car stories, DIY advice, and cautionary tales in a way that will resonate with the car-obsessed (and the people who love them).
Download or read book The Constant Outsider Memoirs of a South Boston Mechanic written by Thomas M. Cirignano and published by TM & DM Cirignano Jnt Livin. This book was released on 2009-02-27 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Constant Outsider chronicles the radical choices made by the author as part of an intense struggle to fit in and be accepted within the challenging and often violent environments of Dorchester, South Boston and beyond.This memoir is a true and exciting account of what it was like for the son of an Italian immigrant to grow up, live, and work in the predominantly Irish sections of Boston, Massachusetts during some of the most volatile and violent decades in their histories. For those who were not exposed first hand to the extreme criminal activity and violence which was Southie during the Whitey Bulger years, the events the author experienced and the people he encountered should prove riveting. Having to co-exist with killers, drug dealers and other assorted criminals, as well as the many fine and honest people that were part of the community, sometimes caused the author to walk a fine line between participating in or rejecting the lawlessness that surrounded him.
Download or read book Memoirs of the Automotive Aftermarket written by Ron Todd and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2022-12-28 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Memoirs of the Automotive Aftermarket By: Ron Todd For the past century, throughout many ups and downs, America has maintained a deep love of the automobile. In the present aftermarket industry, and into the future, those who work in the automotive industry must learn to adapt to rapidly changing technology and remain current in all aspects of customer service. This book will guide you through the history of the automotive industry and help you avoid the mistakes many have made when beginning a career that is both challenging and rewarding.
Download or read book The Mechanic s Tale written by Steve Matchett and published by Orion. This book was released on 2010-12-16 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating insider's look at life behind-the-scenes at Formula One. 'An essential read' AUTOSPORT 'A must for the real inside story' FORMULA 1 RACING 'Recommended for anyone interested in F1 on the inside' MOTORING NEWS Formula One Grand Prix mechanic Steve Matchett takes the reader on a compelling journey through his life in the pit-lane, from his beginnings as a young apprentice, through his time at Ferrari and BMW to his later success with Benetton. He gives eye-witness views of the great drivers, including Michael Schumacher, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. He also talks of key Benetton personalities, and explains how the team was transformed into a strong, competitive organisation, winning three World Championships. His determination and frustration in trying - and eventually succeeding - to break into the high-pressure world of Formula One leaps off the page.
Download or read book Detour written by David W. Ellis and published by . This book was released on 2020-04 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detour is David's first non-legal book. It is an entertaining and sometimes humorous account of the daily classes, lab, and testing situations that David experienced. You'll also meet his dedicated instructors and a group of motivated students who all share a common goal.
Download or read book Memoir of a Mechanic written by Timothy Claxton and published by . This book was released on 1839 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Mechanic written by Marc 'Elvis' Priestley and published by Random House. This book was released on 2017-11-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Marc 'Elvis' Priestley: the former number-one McLaren mechanic, and the brains behind some of Formula One's greatest ever drivers. Revealing the most outrageous secrets and fiercest rivalries, The Mechanic follows Priestley as he travels the world working in the high-octane atmosphere of the F1 pit lane. While the spotlight is most often on the superstar drivers, the mechanics are the guys who make every World Champion, and any mistakes can have critical consequences. However, these highly skilled engineers don't just fine-tune machinery and crunch data through high-spec computers. These boys can seriously let their hair down. Whether it's partying on luxury yachts or gravity-defying photos aboard aeroplanes, this is a world which thrills on and off the track. This is Formula One, but not like you've seen it before.
Download or read book Memoir of a Mechanic written by Timothy Claxton and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Memoir of a Mechanic: Being a Sketch of the Life of Timothy Claxton The sketch of the life of Mr. Timothy Claxton, which I have the pleasure of presenting to his friends and the public, has been for two or three years in the course of preparation, having been delayed from time to time, in the expectation of receiving additional materials from him. We have now received documents, the addition of which, we believe, will greatly enhance the value and interest of the book. His affairs in England being for the present established, it has been thought best to defer the publication of the work no longer. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Best of the Hack Mechanic written by Rob Siegel and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1986, after owning eleven BMWs in three years, Rob Siegel sent an unsolicited article to Roundel, the magazine of the BMW Car Club of America. Little did he know that it would kick off 35 years of do-it-yourself automotive writing, and that his monthly column The Hack Mechanic? would attract a community of like-minded enthusiasts who, like Rob, try to come up with creative workarounds to keep their cars running without taking them to the dealer every time they hiccup. More than just "use 10mm wrench on bolt B" instructions, though, the columns have always been small journeys into passion and problem solving, philosophy lessons disguised as a repair articles, and short stories about getting into and hopefully out of automotive trouble. The Best Of The Hack Mechanic? is a selection of these pieces, including ones on how to buy a vintage BMW and not get burned, the most creative way possible to lock your keys in a running car, why car folks will do just about anything to avoid buying a family minivan when the money obviously would be so much better spent on "something fun," why a car nut really does need seven cars, why the odds of having a car start is often inversely proportion to the number of cars in the driveway, why finding one of his father's tools is enough to make Rob cry, and why working on your car feels so damned good, all written in Rob's Hack Mechanic voice that hovers somewhere between J.D. Salinger, Bill Bryson, and David Sedaris. Informative, irreverent, and poignant, The Best Of The Hack Mechanic? will have you hoping Rob has another 35 years of columns in him.
Download or read book Z Is for Zoom written by Ashley Parlett Malec and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the experiences of a female NASCAR mechanic comes a book to teach kids (and grownups) the basics of cars, trucks, and things that go! Z is for Zoom is a must-have A-Z cars and trucks baby board book for any die hard NASCAR fan. A is for Alternator B is for Boost C is for Combustion Engine From automatic transmissions to drive lines and from suspension to Zerk fitting and everything in between, Z is for Zoom is a colorfully simple introduction for babies—and grownups—to automotive parts, mechanical terms, and what makes their favorite vehicles go vroom! Learn all about how things work with this auto mechanics primer. Written by an expert, each page in this NASCAR kids book features multiple levels of learning so the book grows along with your little gear or motorhead!
Download or read book Memoirs of a South Boston Mechanic written by Thomas M Cirignano and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-06-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mob wars, "Whitey" Bulger's reign of terror, "Forced Busing" and the OPEC oil embargo of the 1970s created a history-rich era in Boston. Tom had a front row seat to it all. He ran an auto repair garage and gas station in the heart of Southie during those decades. With both mobsters and cops as his friends, he became adept at navigating a tightrope between good and evil. He also made many reckless choices that resulted in close brushes with death. Tom shares all of those surreal memories with his readers while adding a bit of humor at times. Right on his doorstep while living across the street from South Boston High, he experienced fierce and violent protests related to court-ordered desegregation of the Boston schools via "Forced Busing". Add to the mix, Tom's mobster friends and interactions, the tension and violence he encountered at his shop, and the stress of running a gas station in Southie during the fuel shortages of the 70s, and you've got all the ingredients of a gripping narrative. Early in this amazing story of survival, the author made a decision to do whatever it took to fit in and be accepted within each of his challenging and dangerous environments. That strategy worked well for Tom, but it also placed him in too many scary and dangerous situations. He is one of the very few people who have had a gunpoint encounter with James Whitey Bulger and lived to tell about it. How did he do that? Surprisingly, Tom tells it as a rather humorous story with a mostly happy ending. This book is written from the perspective of someone who experienced history first-hand. Tom's life story is a vivid flashback to an exciting era in Boston's colorful past.
Download or read book Journey of a Thousand Miles written by Lang Lang and published by Aurum. This book was released on 2014-08-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey of a Thousand Miles tells the remarkable story of a boy who sacrificed almost everything – family, financial security, childhood and his reputation in China’s insular classical music world – to fulfil his promise as a classical pianist. Lang Lang was born in Shenyang in north-eastern China just after the end of the Cultural Revolution. He began piano lessons at three years old and by age ten had been awarded a place at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. In order to continue his studies he moved thousands of miles from home, living with his exacting father in a cramped, shared apartment, while his mother stayed at home to earn the money to pay his fees. At fifteen he moved to the United States to take up a scholarship at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia; by nineteen he was selling out Carnegie Hall. His tutor and mentor Daniel Barenboim was perhaps the first to describe him as ‘extraordinarily talented’; today his assessment is shared by millions. Now in adulthood, Lang Lang tours relentlessly, delighting sell-out audiences with his trademark flamboyance and showmanship. Journey of a Thousand Miles is a tale of heartbreak, drama and ultimately triumph. His inspiring story demonstrates the courage and self-sacrifice required to achieve artistic greatness.
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: "Maintain your ride, think like a mechanic, get down and dirty under the hood"--from cover.
Download or read book Memoirs of the Mos Eminent American Mechanics written by Henry Howe and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Memoirs of the Mos Eminent American Mechanics: Also, Lives of Distinguished European Mechanics; Together With a Collection of Anecdotes, Descriptions, &C, &C, Relating to the Mechanic Arts It is singular that so little interest should heretofore have been taken in the history of those to whom we are indebted for the arts and inventions constituting the glory of our time. The pen has ever been more ready to record the brilliant than the useful. To this is to be attributed the neglect heretofore manifested in relation to these subjects. Indeed, so little regard has been evinced, that a late foreign writer, who happened incidentally to be "thrown upon" some incidents in the life of an eminent mechanician, considered it due to the fastidiousness of public taste, to claim indulgence for diverging into so obscure and tasteless a path of biographical research. But, thanks to the more general diffusion of knowledge and the light of Christianity, this false taste is rapidly dissipating, and mankind are beginning to appreciate the labors of those to whom we are indebted for our present unparalleled state of intellectual and social advancement. The memoirs of the benefactors of our race, in past ages, are often histories of wrong; and those who have labored in the department of mechanical invention, may truly be termed the martyrs of civilization! About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
