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Jaguar XK Engine: History, buying, rebuilding, uprating Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I don't write reviews, I only restore Jaguars, and for that, this is a 'must have' book, with the latest of information on XK engines.Click Here to see more reviews about: Jaguar XK Engine: History, buying, rebuilding, upratingThe 6-cylinder XK engine was fitted to Jaguars for nearly 30 years, from the...

Corvette Performance Projects 1968-1982 (Motorbooks Workshop) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Some automotive technical books are devoted to complex, expensive procedures modifications that sometimes require intermediate or advanced mechanical skills. It's refreshing to run across a book on basics and Corvette Performance Products 1968-1982 is exactly that.This book covers a variety of service...

Moto Guzzi Twins Restoration (Motorbooks Workshop) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book is well done and has useful informantion but covers too many models to be helpful on specific models. It provides a good overview and outline procedure. I bought it to aid in the restoration of a 1973 850 Eldorado but there is little specific data on the early models. Most information seems...

The Student Pilot's Flight Manual: From First Flight to Pilot Certificate (The Flight Manuals Series) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This Kershner Manual has long been considered one of the best study guides for private pilot training. It is packed with useful information, presented in an easy to understand fashion. I would recommend this book to anyone beginning their flight training, or to any pilot who is looking for a skill "refresher"....

Ducati Singles Restoration (Motorbooks Workshop) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Now that you purchased that vintage single, what do you do? Is it worthy of a restoration, a special, or a parts bike? In Mick Walker's book, he walks you through some of the things to look out for as you evaluate a Ducati single for a project. He explains in great detail the intricate craftsmanship...

Ducati Desmoquattro Superbikes (Motorcycle Color History) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Informative, and even more so to US readers, who are not really getting the true Ducati Exotica available,albeit in very small numbers, to World Ducatisti.At least through this book, some of the not so available info on the 916 family bikes is explained. What could be improved? more info on the 998 ....

Classic American Locomotives Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Classic American Locomotives by Charles McShane is the 1909 classic reference detailing steam locomotive technology. Offered to railroading enthusiasts is an impressive and expertly detailed description of how the steam engine of a locomotive is constructed, including an informative exploration and delineating...

Down the Road: Genuine Mileage On Classic Motorcycles Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Down the Road is an entertaining book. Steve Wilson has written a series of short stories or articles concerning various classic British motorcycles. Some of them are adventure stories about rides on these bikes. Others are historical in nature, based on interviews with individuals involved in the post-WWII...

How to Restore and Modify Your Porsche 914 and 914/6 (Motorbooks Workshop) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)"How to Restore & Modify Your Porsche 914 & 914/6" doesn't tell how to do either. Its best section describes the many places to look for rust when buying a 914. Most of the rest is filled with generalisms and pablum, much of which is not even specific to 914s. The book is filled with annoying...

Hop Up: The First 12 Issues Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Hot rodding and custom cars were coming of age in the early '50s, and for a few short years beginning in 1951, Hop Up magazine (sister magazine to Road & Track in the early days) was the first and probably best of the little, pocket-sized hot rod magazines. Original issues are highly sought after...

Oliver Farm Tractors Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book is a must if you are trying to restore an old Oliver tractor. There are a lot of color pictures, some are original color. There is also a complete history from Hart-Parr to AGCO/White including a lot of original advertisements. I have been very satisfied with this bookClick Here to see more...

Building, Preparing and Racing Your Mini Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The title of this book is not appropriate , because when you read thisbook, you will find very interesting tips , but the tips are very general.If you hope to find technical draws, or tips to modify your mini you cannot.. Otherwise the book is very ilustrated, but only according to improveyour car, maybe...

Original Sprite & Midget Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book covers virtually everything you will want to know about how your Sprite or Midget was made. Painstakingly researched and endlessly detailed. I refer to my copy constantly.Click Here to see more reviews about: Original Sprite & MidgetThe ideal guide for authentic restorations, covering Sprite...

Rebuilding Gen V/Gen VI Big-Block Chevy Engines: How to Rebuild Generation V (1991-1995) and Generation VI (1996-Present) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I just bought this book. Haven't read all of it yet, but what I've read, I really like. Very detailed, and very informative. I plan to build a Gen VI 454 or 502 for my latest street rod, and this book answeres all of my questions. Very well done and worth the money. Invaluable reference.Click Here to...

Turfgrass Maintenance Reduction Handbook: Sports, Lawns, and Golf Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Golf course superintendants and turfgrass managers all seem to concur that the major expense of any professional turf is not the initial cost of construction, but rather, the cost and commitment required for its maintenance. Few textbooks specifically address this issue, but Dr. Brede's book does. He...

Alcohol and Substance Abuse: A Handbook for Clergy and Congregations Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book is an excellent resource for understanding the entire dynamics of addictions, whether it be alcoholism, sex, food, smoking etc. It has been used in teaching institutions to help those with the addiction and those affected by someone elses addiction. It gives facts about how ministers and priests...

How to Build Chevy Small-Block Circle-Track Racing Engines (Performance How-To) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I bought this book for ideas for building an ultimate street big block. It provides a very thorough tour of professional engine building. Like any race engine build, you have to pay exceptional attention to the details. All the small details in this book made it a very informative read.Click Here to...