For Dave Robicheaux, there is no easy passage home. New Orleans, and the memories of his life in the Big Easy, will always haunt him. So to return there -- as he does in "Last Car to Elysian Fields" -- means visiting old ghosts, exposing old wounds, opening himself up to new, yet familiar, dangers. [...]

This series features bright pictures with patches of different textures which are designed to develop sensory and language awareness. Babies and toddlers will love turning the pages and touching the feely patches. Ages 1+.[...]

This comprehensive guide contains all the official revision questions and answers for the driving theory test for car drivers. New for this edition is the inclusion of explanatory text to help learner drivers understand what's required for every revision question. The clear and concise layout makes [...]

Meccano was first on the scene with its die-cast Dinky Toys of 1933. Lesney's Matchbox series arrived twenty years later, at genuine pocket-money prices. And then in 1956 Mettoy's Corgi Toys appeared, packed full of astounding gimmicks. From incredibly humble beginnings - Lesney started life in a de[...]

A photo essay about the history, development, and impact of automobiles from horseless carriages and Model T Fords to today's high-performance racing cars.[...]

Tracing the history of the automobile, from the first prototypes to the super cars of today, "Car" covers the technological developments and manufacture of cars, the cultural backdrop against which the various models arose, and the enduring impact the car has had on society as an object of curiosity[...]

Robert Schleicher wrote the book on slot car racing - literally. In the three short years since Schleicher's "Slot Car Racing: Tips, Tricks and Track Plans" was published, the hobby has been virtually transformed by new products and technologies. This new volume, a perfect complement to its predeces[...]

Once the possession of greasers and gearheads, muscle cars are now amongst the most cherished and collected works of art on the planet, fetching millions of dollars at auction. In this lavishly illustrated book, the icons of muscle car are on display, each described in a detailed essay followed by a[...]

How to Make Your Car Last Forever is the perfect companion for the car you want to keep in top condition for a long, long time. It lessens the mysteries of your car's inner workings in a simple, easy to understand manner with extensive illustrations and detailed photographs. It also advises on servi[...]

How to Paint Your Car reveals the techniques, tricks, and technology behind automotive painting through 400 colour photos, clear captions, detailed text, and step-by-step how-to sequences. You'll learn the latest information about paint chemistry, waterborne paints, spray guns, body fillers, surface[...]

The rarity and historical significance of prewar classic and antique cars make them hot commodities on the collector car market. These are the automobiles that populate the fairways and manicured lawns of the world's greatest car shows in alluring locales like Pebble Beach, California, and Amelia Is[...]

Le Mans is one of the longest-running and most spectacular endurance races in the history of motorsport. Spanning from the first 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1923 to the present day, Le Mans Legendary Race Cars takes the reader through a visual review of 90 years of significant, stunning racing machines. [...]