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5-POINT PLAY DUKES eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

Aamidor, Abe Shooting Star: The Rise & Fall of the British Motorcycle Industry (Adobe Reader) eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

In the years just after World War II, motorcycles were the third largest source of foreign exchange for the United Kingdom, lagging behind only automobiles and Scotch whiskey. And yet, the British motorcycle industry was essentially dead by 1975. This is the first comprehensive examination of the demise of what was once not only the largest motorcycle industry in the world, but something that virtually defined a nation for decades. With a critical look at business and trade practices, fresh information about the businessmen who built these companies and then ran them into the ground, as well as the engineers and designers who were brilliant and badly flawed, emerges alongside the full romance, beauty, and excitement of the machines and the top racers who rode them. Combining archival material and new interviews with industry insiders and living legends, this objective investigation will fascinate enthusiasts and is a cautionary tale for the currently declining American automotive industry.

Kresnak, Bill MOTORCYCLING FOR DUMMIES (Adobe Reader) eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

Few activities offer more fun and excitement than motorcycling, but to get the most out of it, there's a lot you need to know. From buying and maintaining a bike, to riding safely, to finding great places to ride, Motorcycling For Dummies puts you on the road with savvy and style, whether you're male or female, new to riding or an experienced vet.

This fun, practical, and informative guide gets you geared up and ready to ride! You'll get plenty of help in selecting the right bike and step-by-step instructions on performing routing maintenance tasks. You'll also find out how to develop safe riding habits and, maybe most important of all, fit in with the biker crowd. Plus, this indispensable resource shows you advanced riding techniques, offers travel tips for long-distance rides, and even helps you get your kids started in motorcycling. Discover how to:

Buy a new or used bike
Select safe, tough riding gear, from helmet and jacket to boots and pants
Get proper training and learn essential riding skills
Insure your bike
Pass even the toughest licensing test
Try your hand at cruising, touring, sports biking, and more
Get involved in motorcycle clubs and events
Deal with dangers on the road
Customize your bike to improve both style and performance

Complete with lists of great biking events, organizations, people, and even movies, Motorcycling For Dummies gives a whole new meaning to the term "easy rider."

Heick, Terry Toyota MR2 Performance HP1553 (Adobe Reader) eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

A complete owner's guide for owners and enthusiasts of Toyota's MR2, one of the most successful mid-engined sports cars ever built. Includes: History, sales and model year details; OEM Maintenance and Repairs; Chassis, Brake & Suspension Upgrades; Engine Bolt-On Modifications; Racing Your MR2; Safety; and "staged" combinations to build MR2s for any high-performance use, from mild street to autocrossing and road racing.

Warner, Mark Street TurbochargingHP1488 eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

Transform an average car or truck into a turbocharged high performance street machine.

A handbook on theory and application of turbocharging for street and high-performance use, this book covers high performance cars and trucks. This comprehensive guide features sections on theory, indepth coverage of turbocharging components, fabricating systems, engine building and testing, aftermarket options and project vehicles.

Shepard, Larry How to Modify Your Mopar Magnum V-8HP1473 eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

Famed Mopar performance guru Larry Shepard offers a comprehensive guide on modifying Chrysler's popular Magnum V-8, used in 1992-and-newer Dodge Ram and Dakota; 1998-and-newer Durango; and 1994-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2L and 5.9L V8 engines. Includes sections on the cylinder block, piston/rods/crankshafts, cylinder heads and valvetrain, induction, exhaust, ignition and lubrication systems, engine swapping guide and horsepower calculations.

Shepard, Larry Ht Hot Rod Small Hp1405 eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

A completely revised and updated edition of the bestselling Mopar A engine performance book in print. Includes new parts and technology for all Mopar A series engines built from 1964 to 1992. Sections include blocks, heads, camshafts, valvetrains, blueprinting, assembly cooling, oiling, induction and exhaust.

Anderson, David, Eberhardt, Scott Understanding Flight, Second Edition eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

Discover how planes get--and stay--airborneNow you can truly master an understanding of the phenomenon of flight. This practical guide is the most intuitive introduction to basic flight mechanics available. Understanding Flight, Second Edition, explains the principles of aeronautics in terms, descriptions, and illustrations that make sense--without complicated mathematics. Updated to include helicopter flight fundamentals and aircraft structures, this aviation classic is required reading for new pilots, students, engineers, and anyone fascinated with flight. Understanding Flight, Second Edition, covers: Physics of flightWing design and configurationStability and controlPropulsionHigh-speed flightPerformance and safetyAerodynamic testingHelicopters and autogyrosAircraft structures and materials

Vogel, Carl Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

A step-by-step guide to building an electric motorcycle from the ground upWritten by alternative fuel expert Carl Vogel, this hands-on guide gives you the latest technical information and easy-to-follow instructions for building a two-wheeled electric vehicle--from a streamlined scooter to a full-sized motorcycle. Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle puts you in hog heaven when it comes to hitting the road on a reliable, economical, and environmentally friendly bike. Inside, you'll find complete details on every component, including motor, batteries, and frame. The book covers electric motorcycles currently on themarket and explains how to convert an existing vehicle. Pictures, diagrams, charts, and graphs illustrate each step along the way. Whether you want to get around town on a sleek ride or cruise the super slab on a tricked-out chopper, this is the book for you.Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle covers:Energy savings and environmental benefitsRake, trail, and fork angleFrame and designBatteries and chargersDC and AC motor typesMotor controllersAccessories and convertersElectrical system and wiringConversion processSafety, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Crucq Catalysis and Automotive Pollution Control II (Adobe Reader) eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

Godet Vehicle Tribology (Adobe Reader) eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

Holdener, Richard Xtreme Honda B-Series Engines HP1552 eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

A guide to what has been the #1 modified import car for the street during the last decadethe Honda engine. This book covers some performance theory basics, then launches into dyno-tested performance parts combinations for each B-series engine. Topics covered include: performance vs. economy; air intakes, manifolds and throttle bodies; tuning; turbocharging; supercharging; and nitrous oxide.

Weatherford, Brian A., Willis, Henry H., Ortiz, David S. The State of U.S. Railroads: A Review of Capacity and Performance Data (Adobe Reader) eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

By comparing modern counterinsurgency doctrine and operations to those of 1960s, this paper tests and ultimately disproves the assumption that doctrine as written and operations as conducted are tightly linked. Ingrained organizational concepts and belief

Basic Ship Theory, Combined Volume (Adobe Reader) eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

Rawson and Tupper's Basic Ship Theory, first published in 1968, is widely known as the standard introductory text for naval architecture students, as well as being a useful reference for the more experienced designer. The fifth edition continues to provide a balance between theory and practice. Volume 1 discusses ship geometry and measurement in its more basic concepts, also covering safety issues, structural strength, flotation, trim and stability. Volume 2 expands on the material in Volume 1, covering the dynamics behaviour of marine vehicles, hydrodynamics, manoeuvrability and seakeeping. It concludes with some case studies of particular ship types and a discussion of maritime design. Both volumes feature the importance of considering the environment in design.Basic Ship Theory is an essential tool for undergraduates and national vocational students of naval architecture, maritime studies, ocean and offshore engineering, and this combined hardback version will be of great assistance to practising marine engineers and naval architects..

Hancock, Brian Maximum Sail Power: The Complete Guide to Sails, Sail Technology, and Performance (Adobe Reader) eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

Written in concise, layperson's language and full of photographs and personal anecdotes, this book goes step-by-step through the process of creating and using sails. Provided is a definitive look at the latest developments in sails, sailcloth, engineering, hardware, and sail trim. Also offered are case studies that illustrate which fibers, fabrics, and sails are suitable for a variety of different sailing applications, from simple dinghies and day sailors to offshore racing and cruising yachts. Sailors of all levels of interest and ability will find information they can apply to their own boats and sail choices.

Addison, John Save Gas, Save the Planet (Adobe Reader) eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

Millions are spending less on gasoline, helping our country become energy secure, and reducing emissions. Every day, more people are riding clean, riding less, and riding together. Explore clean vehicles that are becoming available and affordable including electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, hydrogen vehicles, diesels, and new cars with great mileage. See how the best employers promote flexible work, transit, and commute programs. Learn how families and friends are taking new approaches to sharing gas misers, gaining free time in the process. Develop new insights in the future of transportation, the auto industry, and into the great fuel race. Know your options for today and tomorrow. The solutions to saving money and saving the planet are now available. Contents: Prologue 1 Smiles per Gallon 2 The Promise of Electric Vehicles 3 Plug-in Drivers get Charged 4 Lighter than Air 5 Riding on Sunlight 6 The Temptation of Biofuels 7 Flexible Work and Flying Less 8 Cool Commutes 9 Yours, Mine and Ours 10 The Car-free Option 11 New Diet for Oil Addicts 12 Energy Security 13 Global Action 14 Living in a Sustainable City 15 What Choices Should You Make? Start now. Save Gas, Save the Planet. "Electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and next generation fuels are all part of the clean tech revolution. John Addison delivers the fascinating details of today and tomorrow." Clint Wilder, Co-Author of The Clean Tech Revolution Contributing Editor at Clean Edge "Read this book if you care about the future of our children. John Addison details the transportation solutions that will bring clear skies and reduce dangerous greenhouse gas emissions. It is fascinating to read about everything from smiles per gallon to electric vehicles, from people-oriented development to high speed rail, and from driving less to enjoying life more." Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, California State Assembly Majority Whip "This is the best book that I have seen describing practical solutions for driving less and buying the right vehicle. John Addison offers accurate insights into the latest electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, biofuels, and flexible work strategies. As someone responsible for the air quality for 7.5 million people, I recommend this book." Jack Broadbent, Chief Executive Officer Bay Area Air Quality Management District

Shepard, Larry How to Rebuild and Modify Chrysler 426 Hemi EnginesHP1525 eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

Rebuild or race Chrysler's most popular engine.

A step-by-step guide to rebuilding and modifying one of the most famous engines built in the U.S., including sections on racing heritage, cylinder block, ignition and lubrication systems, and racing parts.

Salman, Salman M. A. WORLD BANK POLICY FOR PROJECTS (Adobe Reader) eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

"This book deals with the evolution and context of the Bank policy for projects on international waterways. It starts with a brief description of how the Bank faced the challenges stemming from such projects, and the different approaches deliberated by the Bank that led to the issuance of the first policy in 1956. The Book then reviews the implementation experience and analyzes the principles and procedures, as well as the main features of each of the policies issued in 1956, 1965 and 1985. The principles of international water law prevailing at each stage of the policy updates are examined and compared with those of Bank policy. The book also discusses in details the notification process: its basis, by whom, to whom, its content, different riparians' responses, and the exceptions to the notification requirement. It analyzes how the Bank handles an objection from one or more of the riparians to projects proposed for Bank financing. It also examines how the Bank has dealt with transboundary groundwater, as well as the linkages between the policy for projects on international waterways and the policies on disputed areas and environmental impact assessment. The conclusion provides an overview of the main findings of the book, and highlights some of the lessons drawn from the implementation experience of the policy.

Oddo, Frank Street Rodding Tips and TechniquesHP1515 eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

How to build and maintain a show-winning street rod. A collection of brief, informative technical tips that cover the entire range of building and maintaining street rods. Includes tips on every aspect of the mechanicals, exterior, and interior.

Scraba, Wayne How to Build a Winning Drag Race Chassis and SuspensionHP146 eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

A guide to setting up your car for maximum handling performance on the street or strip.

This instructional handbook shows readers how to set up their street machine chassis for high performance street or amateur drag strip racing. Not only are chassis and suspension the most popular types of modification, but their technology is constantly evolving. It offers the latest techniques for maximizing car performance on streets and strips. This definitive guide includes in-depth sections on chassis fabrication, rear axle selection and setup, rear and front suspension, shocks and springs, brakes, steering, and wheels and tires.

Mavrigian, Mike How to Rebuild Big-Block Chevy Engines, 1991-2000 Gen V & Gen VI HP1550 eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

A fully illustrated step-by-step guide to rebuilding big-block Chevys for better-than-stock performance. For millions of Chevy car and truck owners, this is the best and most complete engine rebuilding guide, including informative sections on: Casting numbers and parts ID Disassembly Cleaning and inspection Cylinder block and bottom-end reconditioning Cylinder head reconditioning Engine specs and clearances Step-by-step engine reassembly Torque values OEM part numbers

Hoffman, Jill Rutan First Flights: Stories to Inspire From Those Who Fly (Adobe Reader) eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

In classic "There I was ..." style, the pilot-penned tales in First Flights will take you along as the authors vividly describe their most thrilling aviation firsts. First Flights will transport you to space in the Shuttle for the first-ever docking with the Mir Space Station. You'll journey around the world in the milestone-setting Voyager aircraft and Breitling Orbiter 3 balloon. You'll jet to the edge of the atmosphere in the X-15 rocket plane. And you'll hang on the edge of your seat as you relive test flights of homebuilt airplanes. These true stories, written by the pilots themselves, will have you wondering how they found the courage to accomplish their "first flights," and are sure to inspire you to pursue your own.

Wall, Alan Radar and ARPA Manual: Radar and Target Tracking for Professional Mariners, Yachtsmen and Users of Marine Radar eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

Radar and ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids) are standard systems on all commercial vessels and are widely used in the leisure maritime sector. This fully revised new edition covers the complete radar/ARPA installation, including AIS (Automatic Identification System) and ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems). It serves as the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference on equipment and techniques for radar observers using older and newer systems alike. Suitable for use both as a professional user's reference and as a training text, it covers all aspects of radar and ARPA technology, its use and its role in shipboard operations. Reference is made throughout to IMO (International Maritime Organisation) Performance Standards, the role of radar in navigation and in collision avoidance, and to international professional and amateur marine operations qualifications.

International Telecommunications Society Global Economy and Digital Society (Adobe Reader) eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

The effects of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on globalization, innovation, growth and productivity are immense. ICTs contribute to the globalization of production and capital markets by reducing the cost of information and communicatio

House, D. J. Command Companion of Seamanship Techniques (Adobe Reader) eBook

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 49:11:30 GMT

"The Command Companion of Seamanship Techniques" is the latest work from the well-respected marine author, D J House. It contains all the information needed for command posts at sea. The features include: all aspects of shipboard management are discussed,