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Approaching mobility not solely as a material, logistical question but as a phenomenon mediated by culture, this book interrogates popular assumptions deeply entangled with energy choices. Rethinking transportation, the contributors argue, necessarily involves fundamental understandings of consumption, freedom, and self.

A hybrid machine - powered at times by steam, electricity or internal combustion - the motorcycle in its infancy was an innovation to help bicycle racers go faster. As motor technology advanced, the quest for greater speed at the velodrome peaked. This book chronicles the development of motor-powered two-wheelers.

Offers a unique perspective on luxury automobile industry in which the author, a Ferrari dealer, recounts a lifetime with the iconic car brand. The book follows one man's all-encompassing journey with Ferraris. First a fan, then a salesman and a dealer, the author offers numerous insights into the life cycle of a Ferrari, from production to sales.

HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT TEXAS OFF-ROAD RACING:"Texas Off-road Racing is the best book I've ever read!" -Mike's mom"This book reminds me of The Fast and the Furious, but without the fast." -Mike's literary agent"OMG! You took our son off-road racing??? I thought you guys went fishing." -Mike's shocked wifeIn this thrilling and brutally honest book, seasoned amateur competitor Mike Kowis reveals what off-road racing feels like from the driver's seat, plus how much time and money is required to compete in this harrowing motorsport. He also shares the gritty details of each side-by-side race that he and his teenage son (Cash) competed in during their run for the 2019 Championship. Whether you are a longtime off-road racer with ten titles to your name, a newbie competitor curious to learn about the sport, or a parent looking for exciting father-son activities to do together, this book will surely entertain and enlighten.By day, Mike Kowis, Esq., is a mild-mannered tax attorney at a Fortune 500 company in Texas. By night, he swaps a three-piece suit for a pair of tights and a shiny red cape and then begins his duties as a modern-day SUPERHERO (also known as "Adjunct Faculty Member") for one of the largest community colleges in the Lone Star State. In his spare time, he writes books and competes in off-road races with his kids. Mike lives in Texas with his wife and family. For more information, please visit www.mikekowis.com.

Mobilizing Place Management makes an important contribution to the mobilities field by arguing for the need to rethink place management. It takes a point of departure in the mobilities turn and relational place thinking while exploring the relationship between place and mobility.

Former Hell's Angel Jake "Bonecrusher" Sawyer takes us on a no-holds-barred-go-for-the-gusto-every-time joy ride through a life filled with wanton sex, shocking violence, and raucous good humor, all the while showing us how to live life to its fullest ... and be happy as hell all the way through our golden years!A prep school sports star, U.S. Army para-trooper, Kentucky rum-runner, a less than model prisoner at San Quentin and Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary, and a champion body-builder and fitness guru to the elite and not so elite, Jake is the kind of life coach we've all been looking for!

Reducing Airline's Carbon Footprint introduces a system, ETS, that will reduce airport area air pollution, increase ground safety, reduce airport noise, increase aircraft fuel burn efficiency, and reduce aircraft operations cost.

BookSideHustle was created with the intention of empowering budding entreprenuers with their own Circle It, Word Search Puzzle books that are created from their own ideas.This book was created for Joe; he is a super positive well centered guy who used to drive an 18 wheeler. During the day Joe sells used cars at a Ford dealership. Like many people, he slugs it out every week so that he can do the best he can for himself. Joe is into eating clean and loving his dogs.For each book sold, with Joe's name on it, he makes some great BookSideHustle money to help make ends meet.Joe, ever since he was a little boy, has liked big trucks. He also has a great nostalgia for the 1970s TV Sitcoms that he grew up on; see his series of 5 books about 1970's TV Sitcoms (they are great, you should get one).TABLE OF CONTENTSSemi-trailer Truck - 2 Regional Configurations - 2 Construction Types of Trailers - 20 Braking - 22 Transmission - 26 Lights - 28 Wheels and Tires - 30 Skirted Trailers - 32 Semi-truck Manufacturers - 36 Drivers License - 38 Role in Trade - 40Freightliner Trucks - 42Paccar - 62Kenworth - 70Mack Trucks - 76Navistar International - 98Peterbilt - 112Western Star Trucks - 118Volvo Trucks - 126"Circle It" word search books read like a book and are full of interesting facts, the bold words within the text can be found in the word search puzzle on the opposite page.UPGRADE your word search and be the one everyone wants to talk with; your friends will wonder, how did you get so smart?Everyone will really enjoy your conversation when you say, "The other day I was reading and did you know that...."Typical word searches are just dull lists of words, "Circle It" word search books read like a book and are full of interesting facts.Each "Circle It" word search book has an interesting subject, like:* Muscle Car Facts* Quilting Facts* Lake Fish Facts* Dog Facts* Cat Facts* Hockey Facts* ...many many more (200+ titles)Lowry Global Media, Circle It Word Search Books are all available from your favorite online bookseller.Just search for "Lowry Global Media" to see all of our word search titles.Looking for a gift? Our books are great for anyone ages 12 to 99.

Would You Quit Your Job to Pursue Your Dream?David W. Ellis was a successful lawyer, but he was not happy. He wanted something else. In particular, he wanted to learn to work on cars. So in one big leap of faith, he quit his job and enrolled in technical school.The other students, all of whom were decades younger than David, could tell he was different¿he had money. This contrasted heavily with their own financial struggles as they studied to be auto techs. And yet, they couldn't anticipate the enthusiasm with which David pursued his passion for learning. David became a "bro" and found kindred spirits among the 18- and 19-year-olds who were his classmates.David brings you along for the ride as he relentlessly pursues a year of technical school, sharing his experiences along the way: A series of exciting adventures and unfortunate misadventures. What he learned about himself from taking a huge risk and going all in. The practical difficulties of working with your hands for a living. An honest portrayal of courage as he describes his transformation from successful lawyer to auto technician. A look into the financial challenges faced by technicians in the auto industry, many of whom start their careers with little or no money. Hard truths about life, learning, and getting outside of your comfort zone. And much more...If you've ever considered leaving your job to pursue your passion, or if you've ever wondered what daily life in technical school is really like, then you will want to read David's authentic observations and insights. Let DETOUR's story of embracing uncertainty motivate you to follow your own path, whatever that path may be.

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