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Some things burn hot on and off the track... Formula 1 World Champion Blake Hollis in desperate need of an image overhaul. To redeem his tarnished reputation, his team decides it¿s time for drastic measures. Their solution: a tell-all book that showcases his illustrious career and presents a more respectable public persona.Enter Ella Gold, a once-renowned sportswriter and podcast host desperate for a fresh start. She accepts the challenge of writing Blake¿s biography knowing that getting close to the brooding Brit will be challenging.As they spend the season together, sparks fly, barriers break, and their dynamic shifts from antagonistic to something entirely unexpected.Throughout twenty-one races around the world, they¿ll face the ultimate interview question: can they write their own happy ending, or is their love destined to crash and burn? Drive Me Crazy is a spicy Formula 1 romantic comedy with heart, heat, humor, and a guaranteed HEA. This is the first book in the Drive Me series and can be read as a standalone.Tropes/themes:grumpy sunshineFormula 1 sports romanceSlow burn with open-door spiceForced proximity (f1 driver + sports journalist)Dual POVMental health representation (with therapy)

In the same format as A Man & His Watch, A Man & His Car is a celebration of cars and stories that speak to the heart of men's obsession with them.

New Edition at a special price - Rene Stauds bestseller re-released as a small flexicover edition for an inexpensive price

The authorised biography of cult hero Finnish Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkoenen - the closest thing we'll ever get to his autobiography.

In Porsche 911: 50 Years, best-selling author Randy Leffingwell celebrates a half-century of one of the world's premiere sports cars, covering every iconic 911 model.

Live and let drive. Bond Cars: The Definitive History is a lavish celebration of the cars that also became the stars alongside the world's most famous fictional spy.

The first English-language biography of Formula 1's hottest new talent, Dutchman Max Verstappen.

On over 400 pages, editor Michael Koeckritz, author Jurgen Lewandowski and photographer Michel Zumbrunn get up close and personal with the Ferrari phenomenon: its beauty and sex appeal, its class and power. Text in English, German, French and Italian.

Stefan Bogner is back in the Alps for his latest book.

Discover the fascinating stories behind humankind's conquest of the skies, from dreamers and inventors to modern-day astronauts.Take a sky-high journey through the Wright brothers' first powered flight, to Concorde's final voyage, to the tragic crash of the Columbia, and more, in this stunning book packed with information on the history of aviation.Charting the trailblazers, jet test pilots and constant progress at the cutting-edge of technology, every aspect of flight is explored. Recalling memorable events of the sky - record-breaking flights, aerial warfare, and hijackings - Flight is the story of how our dream to fly became a reality.This visual guide features remarkable photography on every page and galleries throughout to showcase important aircraft - with multiple viewpoints and their key statistics. Anyone interested in aeroplanes and vehicles of the sky, and their inventors, engineers, and pilots should have this book on their shelf.

This is the ultimate sticker book for kids who love stickers and tractors. It's filled with big and noisy farm vehicles, trucks and diggers, and over 250 reusable stickers!Kids will love these unusual types of machines, and will love placing the stickers on the different tractors, or even on their own belongings! The stickers are reusable, and easy for little fingers to peel off the pages.Explore the World of TractorsUltimate Sticker Book Tractor is the perfect way to engage your child with fun facts and interactive reading. Inside this exciting little sticker book, you'll find:- Over 250 reusable stickers that are easy to peel and stick to pages or other surfaces- Interesting facts for kids to discover about tractors, trucks, and trailers- Bold photos and illustrations of working vehicles that will captivate and engage children This colourful activity book keeps kids engaged and learning as they play. The eye-catching photos and bright pictures will fascinate little ones and keep them coming back to this educational book. They're challenged to complete the images with the right vehicle parts, and they can also get creative and craft their own scenes out of different stickers. There's no end to where their imagination can take them!Alongside the pictures are bite-sized descriptions and information that is easy to read and suitable for children 5 years and up. They will learn about the different types of farm and construction vehicles, the important jobs they do, and even what power tyres they need. This sticker book inspires little ones to explore the outside world with activities such as follow-the-trail. There's also a quiz so you and your pre-schooler can read and engage together.More from DK Books:If you and your child enjoyed the activities in the Ultimate Sticker Book Tractor, and want to play with some more stickers, there are lots of other things to learn about! Look out for Ultimate Sticker Book Planes and other Flying Machines and Ultimate Sticker Book Things That Go.

The photos in this edition are black and white. <p>About a half-million Corvettes were sold between 1968 and 1982, and the distinctive Shark body style with the combination of V-8 power has gained legendary status. Some Corvettes are too rare and valuable to be modified. These include the big-block cars built between 1968 and 1974, which command big dollars at auctions. However, the vast majority of Corvettes, built between 1975 and 1982, are affordable and plentiful, and these are ideal for high-performance builds. <p>Many Corvettes from this era are often considered weekend cruisers because they carry antiquated brakes, steering, and suspension, and also anemic V-8 engines with 165-220 horsepower. Lacking modern technology, these 31-year-old or older cars are ripe for a high-performance transformation. And with the right build-up plan, products, and services, they can become high-performance sports cars that rival current sports cars on the road today. Corvette expert and builder Chris Petris shows how to transform a mundane C3 into a standout, high-performance car. The most popular upgrades to every component group are covered including engine, transmission, differential, front suspension, rear suspension, steering, chassis, electrics, interior, tires and wheels, and more. With this information, you will confidently know all the products and  procedures that make the car as a whole a far better performer than stock. <p><i>Corvette C3: How to Build and Modify</i> is the ideal book for the at-home mechanic as well as the adept enthusiast supervising the build-up of a Corvette. Whether it's mildly modifying your Corvette for greater comfort and drivability or substantially modifying it for vastly improved acceleration, braking, and handling, this book has a massive amount of information to help accomplish the reader's goals. 

Mini celebrates 60 amazing years of this iconic car, from its revolutionary introduction to the popularity of its new-generation models. The first two-door Mini, introduced in 1959 and built until 2000, revolutionized automotive design with its innovative front-wheel-drive layout that made the car appear bigger on the inside than the outside. In 1999, the Mini was voted the second most influential car of the 20th century, behind the Ford Model T. Designed for British Motor Corporation (BMC) by Sir Alec Issigonis and manufactured in England, Australia, Spain, Belgium, Chile, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Yugoslavia, the Mini was as successful in competition as it was on the street, winning the Monte Carlo Rally four times from 1964 through 1967. Originally built by BMC, the Mini’s later parent company, Rover, was acquired by BMW in 1994. In 2000, BMW sold most of the Rover Group but retained the Mini brand. The last and 5,387,862nd original Mini rolled off the production line in October 2000. In July 2001, BMW launched production of the new-generation of Mini which was soon joined by Countryman, Clubman, convertible, Cooper Works, and numerous special editions. Nearly 20 years later, the new Minis remain as popular as the original from 1959.

Så kom den .......endelig !. Her er bogen der ikke kunne købes i 1989 da jeg havde besluttet mig for at ville prøve roadracing på lukket bane. Hvilken cykel skulle man købe, hvad skulle man gøre ved den, hvor kunne man købe reservedele til at ombygge den, hvilket personligt udstyr krævedes der, hvor kunne man køre på den ??. Jo spørgsmålene var mange og ubesvarede for der var faktisk ikke nogen i min omgangskreds der kunne besvare ovenstående, heller intet Internet, Facebook, mm. Kort sagt, jeg var på herrens mark. Løsningen blev "Learning by doing", hvilket da kan have sin charme, men i en materiel sport, også til tider en undøvendig dyr fornøjelseMed denne bog som er fremragende beskrevet, er ikke bare trackdaykørere men måske også "rigtige" racerkørere godt hjulp på vej med såvel tekniske tips, som almindelige gode praktiske råd om hvordan man kommer godt i gang med trackday kørsel. Man behøver måske ikke nødvendigvis at følge bogens tips slavisk, men måske bare tage sin gadecykel og plukke de ideer bogen er fyldt med, inden man tager af sted til det første arrangement.Bogen kan både bruges som inspiration og appetitvækker der forhåbentlig kan inspirere nye til at tage springet ind i denne fantastiske sport der byder på fart, spænding, udfordring under ordnede sikre forhold, samt muligheden for nye venskaber med ligesindede. René PrangRené Prang f./1969Kørt roadracing 1990-20XX?Dansk Mester Superbike 1995-1996-1998Nordisk Mester Superbike 1993-1997-1999-2000Deltaget Europamesterskab 1994-1995-1996Wildcard World Superbike 2000Talent & Elitekoordinator DMU (Dansk Motorunion) siden 2009

Atmospheric photos by Stefan Bogner, capturing the full magnificence of the Norwegian landscape. Text in English and German.

This manual takes both novice and experienced boatowner through minor to major repairs of electrical systems, engines, electronics, steering systems, generators, pumps, cookers, spars and rigging. When it was first published in 1990, the Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical Manual broke new ground. It was hailed as the first truly DIY manual for boatowners and has sold in its thousands ever since. There have been significant changes in boat systems since then, particularly electrical systems, and this fourth edition has been fully updated to reflect these developments and expand its predecessor's worldwide popularity.'Probably the best technical reference and troubleshooting book in the world' Yachting Monthly 'It deserves to come standard with every boat' Yachting World

Thrown in at the deep end 'on a mighty whim' by F1 team owner Ron Dennis, Lewis Hamilton began his 2007 debut season with several podium finishes. With behind-the-scenes insight into the rivalry between Hamilton and his team mate Fernando Alonso which threatened to derail the young Briton's dream, this book describes how he rose above his critics.

This Jaguar photo book takes the reader on a ride through the complete Jaguar collection, racing history, legendary film appearances and celebrity owners. Text in English and German.

The photos in this edition are black and white. The traditional Pontiac V-8 ushered in the age of great American overhead valve V-8s with its introduction in 1955. Almost immediately, it became the basis for competition power plants. As time passed and the engine evolved to greater heights and larger displacements, avid Pontiac enthusiasts took advantage of the design's strong points and overcame its weaknesses to build a legendary performance history. Today's Pontiac enthusiast has a wide range of factory and aftermarket components to choose from, and in How to Build Max-Performance Pontiac V-8s, all the critical components are reviewed in great detail. This book includes honest advice on the proper way to modify components for optimal power and durability. The book also gives readers an assessment of the many aftermarket accessories offered for these great engines, and shares the capabilities such parts bring with them. In addition, high-performance engine buildups are completed and the results are shared. If you're considering building a traditional Pontiac V-8 engine for increased power and performance or even for competitive racing, this book is a critical component to achieving your goals.

The photos in this edition are black and white. Vintage, retro, or classic hot rods have been an enduring element of the hot rod hobby. These vintage roadsters, sedans, and coups have become very popular because they are the bedrock of the hot rodding culture. However, many rodders have built a rod dedicated to a particular decade, era, region, flavor, or style, but these have lacked all the period correct details, and it''s crucial to get all the details (ie parts) right. If some parts are not of the complementary or the package does not faithfully replicate a particular style or era, the theme of the hot rod can be ruined. Hot rod veteran Gerry Burger explains how to identify, buy, or build the parts to create a faithful period correct hot rod--a car that you will be proud of and will gain the respect from others in the hobby. The book showcases all the parts that make a faithful and consistent hot rod of a certain era, flavor, or style. The book covers 50s and 60s style, both East Coast and West Coast. It details the wide range of stock parts and popular high-performance parts from a particular era. He discusses when they were first produced and when they were in popular use. Once you decide on the theme and time period for your hot rod build, Burger discusses how to choose the period correct engine for your chassis, valve covers, intakes, and carbs that also match the period from Edelbrock, Offenhauser, and others. Similar chapters also cover, interiors, wheels and tires, frames, suspension, and all other components. When it comes to putting together all the pieces to create an attractive, accurate, and fun hot rod from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, no other book is a better guide than How to Build Period Correct Hot Rods.