Download or read book The World of Custom Trucks written by Ferdy De Martin and published by Old Pond Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although truck efficiency and performance are priorities for operators and drivers, their pride in their vehicles shows itself in the way that so many are customised and decorated. Ferdy De Martin & Xavier Stefaniak have selected 29 examples of currently working trucks whose decoration is an art form, ranging from the delicate and subtle to transport rococo - a phantasmagoria of images in bright colours. The imaginative designs, high standard of craftsmanship and superb finish create unique vehicles that are immediately recognisable and attract devoted followers. Over 250 fantastic photographs are accompanied by concise captions that are both enthusiastic and illuminating; the authors do full justice to the trucks. The text is in English with synopses in French, and each truck is presented with a number of photographs to show off both the overall designs as well as the details of exteriors and interiors. This is a truly international selection of machines, with eighteen of the twenty-nine trucks featured from Europe, eight from North America and three from the UK. Original manufacturers include Volvo, Scania, Mercedes and Peterbilt.
Download or read book The Big Truck That Went By written by Jonathan M. Katz and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On January 12, 2010, the deadliest earthquake in the history of the Western Hemisphere struck the nation least prepared to handle it. Jonathan M. Katz, the only full-time American news correspondent in Haiti, was inside his house when it buckled along with hundreds of thousands of others. In this visceral, authoritative first-hand account, Katz chronicles the terror of that day, the devastation visited on ordinary Haitians, and how the world reacted to a nation in need. More than half of American adults gave money for Haiti, part of a monumental response totaling $16.3 billion in pledges. But three years later the relief effort has foundered. It's most basic promises—to build safer housing for the homeless, alleviate severe poverty, and strengthen Haiti to face future disasters—remain unfulfilled. The Big Truck That Went By presents a sharp critique of international aid that defies today's conventional wisdom; that the way wealthy countries give aid makes poor countries seem irredeemably hopeless, while trapping millions in cycles of privation and catastrophe. Katz follows the money to uncover startling truths about how good intentions go wrong, and what can be done to make aid "smarter." With coverage of Bill Clinton, who came to help lead the reconstruction; movie-star aid worker Sean Penn; Wyclef Jean; Haiti's leaders and people alike, Katz weaves a complex, darkly funny, and unexpected portrait of one of the world's most fascinating countries. The Big Truck That Went By is not only a definitive account of Haiti's earthquake, but of the world we live in today.
Download or read book Mega Trucks written by Deborah Murrell and published by Picthall & Gunzi. This book was released on 2015-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MEGA TRUCKS With fabulous photographs all sorts of big TRUCKS and simple, easy-to-read text, MEGA TRUCKS will encourage even the most reluctant of young readers to start enjoying books and reading. From massive diggers, loggers and loaders to gigantic dumpers and bulldozers, this bright and busy book is a colorful introduction to the exciting world of mega trucks! # Interactive questions, plus things to seek-and-find to hold children's interest. # Created with education experts to help build communication and comprehension skills, and to give confidence for the classroom. Another title in this series: MEGA TRACTORS
Download or read book Custom Semi Trucks 2 written by Bette S. Garber and published by Crestline Books. This book was released on 2006-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of amazing photos collected from the author's hardcover edition called Custom Semi, this value-priced paperback makes a wonderful gift for young truck enthusiasts.
Download or read book Custom Cool written by Renee Tawa and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lightning McQueen is in for a surprise or two during his fun afternoon in Radiator Springs with his friends. In Lift-a-Flap Sound Book: The World of Cars, Custom Cool, McQueen and Doc are introduced to the concept of "bling" by their friend, Ramone. Ramone provides paint jobs for the racecars, and he offers to paint McQueen a bright yellow. McQueen settles for some bling instead-a nice new decal on his hood. When he goes off to show his girlfriend, Sally, he finds that she has a nice new paint job, too. From the engaging Lift-a-Flap Sound Book line, this book has the following features that will make learning fun for pre-readers: bull; Flaps on each page that toddlers can lift to reveal more about the story, and cues as to which fun sound button should be pressed bull; Ten buttons that play interesting sounds that illustrate the story bull; A "Peek-a-Boo" window that slides back and forth, revealing two different pictures that, when pressed, will play associated sounds bull; Board pages that withstand the rigors of heavy use bull; Coated pages for easy clean-up in case of spills
Download or read book International Harvester Trucks written by Patrick R. Foster and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2015-12-18 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pat Foster's International Harvester Trucks is a complete illustrated history of one of the most recognizable commercial truck brands in the US"--
Download or read book Trucks written by Bryony Davies and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each double-page spread features a different group of fascinating vehicles to pore over, such as trains, race cars, emergency vehicles, and even a junk yard.
Download or read book The Big Book of Trucks written by Caroline Bingham and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strong, fast trucks on the move are featured in full-color photographs and illustrations. Large, poster-like spreads and fascinating facts make this book a fun read.
Download or read book Around the World in 80 Food Trucks written by Lonely Planet Food and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hey, what would you like today?" Lonely Planet has taken to the streets to bring you 80 fast, fresh and mouthwatering recipes from the most exciting chefs on four wheels. From sea bass ceviche and Lebanese msakhan to old-fashioned American peach cake, discover how to cook some of the world's most crowd-pleasing dishes, meet the chefs and hear the stories behind their passion projects. Run by passionate foodies, food trucks have nailed the delicate balance of merging the methods and flavours inspired by personal travels and experiences with family recipes, immigrant influences and local ingredients - all the while celebrating sustainable and seasonal local produce. Starting up and running a food truck is a vehicle for expression and experimentation, a way to serve food that's both personal to the cooks and popular with the crowd. After all, food trucks park where the people are - no booking or dress code required. Inside Around the World in 80 Food Trucks, you'll find out how to recreate chicken and waffles from Nashville; Indian sliders from Melbourne; paneer poutine from Berlin; spicy lamb samosas from Killary, mollete of roasted pork from Gijón; San Francisco langoustine rolls; and burgers, shrimp and breakfast sandwiches from Cape Town, Bogotá and beyond. Features food trucks from: Barcelona Seville London Montreal Tijuana Austin Los Angeles Vancouver Alexandria Nashville New York City Portland San Francisco The Gold Coast Melbourne Bogotá Lima About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Vehicles written by Anne-Sophie Baumann and published by Twirl. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vehicles, vehicles, vehicles—nearly 100 of them—in all shapes and sizes! A giant crane hovers over a construction site, a space ship roars into space. . . . Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again. Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring the various vehicles to life. Readers will poke into a ship's hold, explore the innards of a garbage truck, and help demolish a house. Any child who's ever been intrigued by the roar of an engine will adore this extraordinary collection of things on the go, from the everyday to the nearly outrageous—yes, there's even a pooper-scooper scooter!
Download or read book Custom Semi written by Bette S. Garber and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2005-11-10 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In chapters that range from solo drivers, families in trucking, and whole customized fleets to the finest nitty-gritty and cutting-edge elements of semi truck customization, this book offers a close-up look at examples of custom semis. Includes before-and-after photos of re-customized trucks; motifs in graphics and design.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Classic Ford F Series Pickups written by Dan Sanchez and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2014-11-19 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all there is to know about the most popular vehicles in history. Ford's F-series pickups are simply the most popular vehicles ever. The F150 set a modern-day single-month sales record for the industry with 126,905 trucks sold in July 2005, the most sales of any single nameplate in any month since the days of the Ford Model T. The F-series has been the best-selling vehicle in the world for most of the past forty years, and to date Ford has produced nearly fifty million models. The Complete Book of Classic Ford F-Series Pickups covers all the classic models in Ford's popular line of light-duty trucks, from the first F-1 pickup of 1948 through 1976.
Download or read book Little Truck written by Taro Gomi and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Toddlers will instantly identify with this simply adorable little hero as he rolls through life.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Little Truck is heading out to explore! He’s going fast, climbing hills, and braving tunnels, being just the right amount of careful along the way. But no matter how far he goes, his caring parent is never far behind. This book by beloved author-illustrator Taro Gomi is perfect for toddlers moving onward and upward to big adventures.
Download or read book U S Army Chevrolet Trucks in World War II written by Didier Andres and published by Casemate. This book was released on 2020-04-30 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed, pictorial history of the 1 1/2-ton Chevy truck and its use by the U.S. Army during World War II. From 1940 to 1945, large numbers of trucks of all categories were delivered to the U.S. Army by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors. Over 160,000 of these trucks were G-506 light four-wheel-drive trucks—which became the standard 1 1/2-ton, 4x4 truck for both the U.S. Army and Army Air Corps during the war. In addition, many more thousands were delivered to Allied forces as part of the Lend-Lease program, including nearly 50,000 delivered to the Soviet Union. Tough, well-built, and more agile than the deuce and a half, the Chevy 11⁄2 ton played a part in every theater of operations during the war. Its durability and mechanical reliability made it ideal for a wide range of missions. Not for nothing did Chevy advertise the trucks during the war as “Vehicles of Victory.” More than 75 years after it was designed, the small Chevrolet truck is still a favorite with collectors. This fully illustrated book details the different series of trucks and their many uses within the U.S. Army including cargo trucks, panel delivery trucks for the Signal Corps, dump trucks for engineers, telephone trucks, tractors, and bomb service trucks for the air force. It also covers their part in the Lend-Lease program, and their continued use after the war.
Download or read book The Diesel Brothers written by Heavy D and published by Gallery Books. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feel like somebody hit the brakes on your Diesel Brothers cravings? Discover how you can keep the gas going with this rip-roaring ride behind the scenes of Discovery Channel's popular series Diesel Brothers. In the world of monster trucks, no one builds bigger and more extreme rides—and has more fun in the process—than Heavy D, Diesel Dave, and their crew at DieselSellerz. Their larger-than-life creations and awesome truck giveaways are legendary, but for those less fortunate who haven’t had the opportunity to experience a Bros’ souped-up truck, this thrill-ride of a book is the next best thing. Learn the epic and inspirational stories behind Heavy D and Diesel Dave’s business and personal lives, from the guys’ first meeting, to their early adventures building DieselSellerz, to their successful business venture with Redbeard, Muscle, and the rest of the fearless staff. In addition to learning about the Bros’ two-year Mormon missions, humble beginnings, and world travels, you’ll also get the unforgettable details of their hilarious, most well-known pranks, and the remarkable stories behind the personalities that have made Diesel Brothers one of the fastest growing and most popular reality TV shows. But wait—there’s more! The book is chock full of essential advice for anyone who’d like to get in on the action. Whether you’re a die-hard monster truck fan or just looking for inspiration to upgrade that piece of junk in your garage, Heavy D and his crew are here to show you how it’s done. You’ll learn how to find the best bargain in the junkyard, how to play hardball with tough-talking dealers, and how to turn that sad sack heap of parts into a badass diesel vehicle. What are you waiting for? Get out there and let diesel freedom ring!
Download or read book Horn Please written by Dan Eckstein and published by powerHouse Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One unmistakable feature of the Indian highway is the presence of these brightly decorated trucks that ply the country's roads. The men who drive these trucks spend long hours on the road and can be away from their families for weeks at a time, so their trucks act as a second home and they take great pride in them. In Horn Please photographer Dan Eckstein travelled across India's byzantine and burgeoning road network documenting these elaborate trucks - representing a blinding mash up of new and old India.
Download or read book Board Book Five Big Trucks written by Make Believe Ideas Ltd and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to count down from 5 with this exciting new novelty format! Read along with the rhythmic text and learn more about the brightly illustrated vehicles. Each one can be lifted out and played with, then returned to its page like a jigsaw piece. With this extra added element, children can use the book in multiple ways, making it perfect for story time and playtime.
