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A.J.Foyt

by Josh Wilker

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 As the son of an automechanic, racing great A J Foyt grew up in the world of fast cars. Foyt dropped out of high school in order to pursue his passion for auto racing full time. From driving midget cars to winning championship races, this full-color biography is the story of how one man's dream of race-car stardom became a reality.
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Drawn To Speed - The Automotive Art Of John Lander

by John Lander

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 For automotive artist John Lander, cars are more than just transportation: "Some are beautiful examples of rolling sculpture. I try to do more than just draw pretty pictures of cars; I include interesting people, backgrounds, and try to set a mood or tell a story." The work of years, this collection of Lander's vintage car art includes over 100 colour illustrations with a short description.
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Off-Road Racing

by Sue Mead

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 Describes some of the world's famous off-road races, and briefly examines how the sport of off-road racing began.
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Tokyo

by Nicola Barber

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 Tokyo, officially "Tokyo Metropolis," is the capital of Japan and the island nation's hub of business, government, education, and mass media. Offering a 21st-century introduction to the high-tech, go-go home of samurai, sushi, anime, and manga, this work combines facts about history, culture, and growth with discussions about key issues.
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Motorcycles

by Jeff Savage

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 An introduction to the sport of motorcycle racing.
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Medieval And Modern Philosophy

by Joan A. Price

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 Covers the philosophical ideas of the medieval age as well as the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and the Continental Rationalists. This title helps to learn about the exploration of God's relationship with humankind, the rise of science as an influence in philosophical thought, and the universal debate of Faith versus Reason.
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The Saudi Royal Family

by Jennifer Bond Reed

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 The international oil trade has made Saudi Arabia one of the richest countries in the world, and the Saudi royal family finds itself caught in the balance between traditional Islamic faith and the appeal of Western-style ways. Combining information on various events, this work aims to contribute to the debate on what lies ahead for Saudi family.
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Lowriders

by Ann Parr

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 Filled with action photographs.<p>These customized vehicles have spawned a whole new avenue for members of the racing industry.
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The Jarretts

by Richard M. Huff

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 Two-time NASCAR champion Ned Jarrett is the patriarch of a race-car driving dynasty. His son Dale earned his first NASCAR championship in 1999, and Ned's grandson, Jason, raced briefly in the Busch Series in the late 1990s. This work looks at the accomplishments of the legendary NASCAR clan who make the sport a true family affair.
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Jeff Gordon

by Richard M. Huff

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 With multiple title wins and company endorsements, Jeff Gordon is a NASCAR superstar. On top of his achievements on the track, Gordon's name has entered the public consciousness. This in-depth biography helps readers learn more about the life of one of the most prominent auto racing competitors.
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Famous Finishes

by Ann Graham Gaines

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 From Indianapolis to Daytona, classic race tracks produce great finishes. Some finishes are too close to call, like the tightest NASCAR finish in history. Others are too quick to see, like the vehicle that went faster than the speed of sound.
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The Allisons

by Ann Parr

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 As one of car racing's most famous families, the Allisons achieved great success and experienced devastating personal tragedies. This biography explores this legendary NASCAR dynasty.
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Famous Tracks

by A. J. Pearce

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 - "Did You Know?" sidebars highlight interesting facts about each driver and the sport.
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Rockcrawling

by Sue Mead

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 Rockcrawling has become a competitive sport, with both man-made and naturally formed courses.
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Monster Trucks And Tractors

by Sue Mead

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 An introduction to monster trucks and tractors, including their history and some of the people involved in their exhibitions and competitions.
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Jimmie Johnson

by Bill Fleischman

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 Thoroughly updated to reflect the changing nature of the sport and to bring the lives of the world's best-known drivers up to date. Each book puts readers behind the wheel with the most successful drivers and delves into the nuts and bolts of one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. First-person interviews bring the subjects to life.
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The Need For Speed

by Tara Baukus Mello

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 Helps you learn about the competitive world of land speed racing. Featuring full-color photographs, this book highlights the amazing speed machines and their intrepid drivers who compete on racecourses ranging from a desert in Nevada to a dry lakebed in Australia in an effort to claim the world land speed record.
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Stunt Driving

by Tara Baukus Mello

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 The incredible stunts featured in blockbuster movies and popular TV adventure shows are exciting to watch but extremely hard to pull off. This book takes readers behind the scenes of television shows and films to investigate what it really takes to execute these jaw-dropping stunts.
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The Pit Crew

by Tara Baukus Mello

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 The drivers deliver the thrills and the car manufacturers provide the high-performance machines. But it is the work of the pit crew that can make the difference in the outcome of the race. This book states that pit crew can easily be considered a racing team's most valuable asset. It captures the dedication of these often-unsung heroes.
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Mark Martin

by Tara Baukus Mello

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 Even as a boy, Mark Martin loved going fast. He has met with technical challenges, survived automobile crashes, and overcome personal tragedy. This biography highlights Martin's memorable years as a race car driver. It illustrates how skill and determination have made the man known as "Mr Consistency" one of the top NASCAR drivers in the history.
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Hearing The Voices Of Jonestown

by Mary Mccormick Maaga

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 When 900 followers of the People's Temple religious movement committed suicide in 1978, they left a legacy of suspicion and fear. This text puts human faces on the events, confronting theoretical religious questions in an attempt to reconcile how utopian ideals come to meet such misguided ends.
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Coining For Capital - Movies, Marketing, And The Transformation Of Childhood

by Jyotsna Kapur

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 In Coining for Capital, Jyostna Kapur explores the evolution of the concept of childhood from its portrayal in the eighteenth century as a pure, innocent, and idyllic state - the opposite of adulthood - to its expression today as a mere variation of adulthood, complete with characteristics of sophistication, temptation, and corruption.
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Of Orphans And Warriors - Inventing Chinese-American Culture And Identity

by Gloria Heyung Chun

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 This text explores the social and cultural history of American born Chinese, from the 1930s through the 1990s. Focusing mainly on those from California, and drawing from a range of biographical and fictional material, the author investigates the complex issues of ethnic identity.
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Mario Andretti

by G.S. Prentzas

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 A boy from a small Italian province, Andretti grew up to become an American race-track icon. This biography examines the struggles and successes that have marked Andretti's life, from his family's harrowing experiences during World War II to his emotional triumphs upon winning national racing championships.
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