100 Cars That Changed the World showcases vehicles from the end of the nineteenth century to 2020. Cars are showcased with brief text, color photography, and vintage black and white photography. Vehicles included: The Ford Model T that put America on wheels. The Volkswagen Beetle that was loved around the world. The Jeep that helped win World War II and popularized off-road adventure. The Pontiac GTO that launched the muscle car era. The Dodge Caravan that changed the way that families travel. The Ford Explorer that ignited the SUV movement. The Tesla Model S that made electric cars exciting. And many more! Large hardcover book, 144 pages. Read more

Take an action-packed flight through the history of aircraft and discover the intrepid pioneers who made a dream realityUncover the engineering behind more than 800 aircraft models, from military jets to commercial planes. This visual history book captures the fascinating story of airplanes and aviation, and how their groundbreaking discovery has influenced the 21st Century.Inside the pages of this aircraft book, you’ll discover:   ⃦ The history of military and commercial aircraft from all over the world, decade by decade, to the present day in stunning visual detail    ⃦ Comprehensive catalogs highlight the most important aircraft of each period along with their specifications and unique features    ⃦ Showcases on particularly celebrated aircraft – such as the Supermarine Spitfire and Concorde – in beautifully photographed "virtual tour" features    ⃦ The stories of the engineers and manufacturers that created marques like Boeing and Airbus Take to the skies Modern flight has opened the world up to new opportunities and paved the way for the development of advanced research and technology. But, what made it so groundbreaking? This book uncovers the stories behind the first airplane models, the development of flight, and brings you to present-day marvels such as the Gypsy Moth and Supermarine Spitfire.The Aircraft Book is filled with stats, facts, and photographs that create a visual tour and allows you to see inside key commercial and military aircraft models from the exterior to the cockpit. Aviation enthusiasts will also be captivated by the manufacturer of aircraft engines and how famous models like Boeing and Lockheed became household names. Love history? Discover even more with DK!DK's The Definitive Visual History series is an iconic celebration of design and history. Packed with fascinating facts and statistics, these high-quality visual guides cover everything from history and notable designs to the people and technology that made it possible. Books in this series include The Car Book, The Train Book, The Tank Book, and so much more. Read more

Best-selling author Randy Leffingwell celebrates a half-century of one of the world's premiere sports cars, focusing on the major themes that have defined Porsche's rear-engined wonder. Porsche 911: 50 Years tells the whole story—design and development, racing and competition, engineering and technology, style and culture. All the iconic 911 models are included: The original 901 prototype that set the standardThe legendary RS models that made the little Porsche a dominant force on the world's racetracksThe infamous Turbo, the car that kept the performance flame alight during the dark, dismal decade of the 1970sThe fabled 959, the model that redefined the term "sports car"The 993, last of the original air-cooled modelsThe 996, 997, and 991, the liquid-cooled cars that brought the 911 into a new millennium Beyond telling the story of the cars, Porsche 911: 50 yearsalso spotlights the people behind them: Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche, the son of legendary Porsche founder Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche, who co-designed the instantly recognizable 911 shape; Peter W. Schutz, the Porsche CEO who saved the 911 from extinction; and Dr. Helmuth Bott, the engineering genius behind many of the groundbreaking technologies that have defined the 911, including fuel injection, turbocharging, and all-wheel-drive. Leffingwell also tells the story of the 911 community—the clubs and culture that surround the car. Together, all of these facets make Porsche 911: 50 Years the most essential book in any Porsche owner or fan's library. Read more

Explore some of the world's fastest cars from 1996 to 2019. Including the Shelby Series 1, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, and McLaren Senna.35 cars are included, foreign and domestic.Beautiful full-color photos are featured with an overview of each car.Mid-engine supercars with price tags north of a million dollars.Feisty compact sedans bred to compete on the Word Rally Championship circuit with a base price less than $30,000.Modern day versions of the "ponycar."European sports coupes that rely on light weight and highly tuned four cylinder engines for speed.Large hardcover book, 144 pages. Read more

This sprawling, unique visual history of New York City’s queer spaces documents the evolution of LGBTQ+ culture, community, and activism within Manhattan’s dynamic landscape over the course of a century, spanning from 1920 to 2020.New York’s LGBTQ+ history is everywhere, but rarely is it visibly documented. Aside from current venues and a handful of landmark plaques, important queer spaces from the city’s past have otherwise been forgotten about, or remain entirely hidden.This multifaceted book joyfully and poignantly explores a century of LGBTQ+ gathering spaces across Manhattan through hundreds of historic photographs, flyers, posters, club membership cards, magazine spreads, and more. Author Marc Zinaman's carefully researched, engaging text includes first-person accounts and little-known facts that range from the humorous to the heartbreaking.From 1920s bathhouses, drag balls, and the ascent of homophobia during World War II, to the protests and parades of the 1960s and 1970s, to the horrors of AIDS; from the vibrant nightlife scene of the 1990s to 2018’s Rainbow Wave, which saw a record number of queer elected officials in the US, to the rise of geosocial dating apps, every major milestone of LGBTQ+ social history is thoughtfully documented.The result is a powerful and compelling testament to the endurance of queer culture, and an important contribution to its preservation and celebration. Read more

From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the 1940s.Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the early 1990s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament.Classic Car brings you the story of more than 20 great marques, including household names Bentley, Mercedes, Ferrari, Cadillac and Aston Martin. Its lavish photography reveals every detail in close-up of models that range from the 1940s giant two-ton Daimler DE36, which ferried royals about in style, through to sleek Ferraris from the 1980s capable of smashing the 200mph barrier. It puts you in the driving seat of such icons as the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird, and the Mercedes 300SL, and brings you the designers of these amazing machines and the story of their manufacturers.This ultimate guide to classic cars further features: - A comprehensive catalog that draw out the key features of each important model, with detailed profiles and specification.- Feature pages broaden the scope of the book, covering everything from the designers and manufacturers who created them to their evolution over the decades.- Stunningly shot DPS images add an extra layer of color and flavor to the book.- Written by award-winning author and expert on all aspects of motoring, Giles Chapman, Editor-in-Chief of DK’s The Car Book, which has sold over 550,000 copies worldwide to date.- Updates will include the key models that have grown in popularity since the last edition.Whether you dream of owning one of these super-cool cars, or you are a collector already, Classic Car is set to become a treasured favorite. Read more

Effective Date: 26 DECEMBER 2024. Printed in Color.This is the FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide. Complete edition containing:VFR Charting Products (Includes Sectional, Terminal Area, Caribbean, Flyway, and Helicopter Charts)IFR Enroute ChartsTerminal Procedure Publications (TPP)This Chart Users' Guide is an explanation to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) aeronautical charts and publications. It is useful to new pilots as a learning aid, and to experienced pilots as a quick reference guide.The FAA is the source for all data and information utilized in the publishing of aeronautical charts through authorized publishers for each stage of Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) air navigation including training, planning, and departures, enroute (for low and high altitudes), approaches, and taxiing charts. Read more

In this new, fully updated edition, expert author Francis Crosby traces the development of fighters from World War I to the present day, and highlights actions in which fighters played a crucial role. The A–Z sections form an illustrated guide to over 170 fighter aircraft. The first covers aircraft from the pioneering days of air fighting in World War I through to the early jets at the end of World War II, and the second focuses on the remarkable advances of post-World War II, mainly jet, aircraft from 1945 to the present day. Specification boxes for each aircraft provide information about the plane’s country of origin, first flight, power, armament, size, weight and performance. Also included is a glossary explaining aviation terms. Illustrated with 600 photographs, this is a key reference book for all aircraft enthusiasts.Aircraft designed to attack and destroy other aircraft have existed almost as long as military aviation. With the outbreak of World War I in 1914, aircraft designed specifically as fighters appeared. This book of fighter aircraft traces the development of fighters from World War I to the present day, and highlights actions in which fighters played a crucial role.The first section covers aircraft from the pioneering days of air fighting in World War I through to the early jets in action at the end of World War II. This section is brimming with information and often rare photographs of truly classic fighter aircraft including the Bristol Fighter, Spit re and P-51 Mustang. The second section of the book focuses on the remarkable advances of post-World War II, mainly jet aircraft from 1945 to the present day, and includes the MiG-15, Hunter, Harrier and F-15 Eagle. Detailed specification boxes are featured for every aircraft listed. These contain up-to-date information, including country of origin, first flight, power, armament, size, weights and performance.This splendidly illustrated book, with many previously unpublished pictures from the Imperial War Museum Photograph Archive, is a must-have reference book for everyone interested in the aircraft that have helped make history. Read more

We begin from above, a bird’s-eye view. The unending landscape of Mexico City extends out below, barely contained by the surrounding mountains. The spirit of the eternal city is revealed as we move closer, zooming in on a single block where there are buildings from numerous eras, a timeline made physical. A vivid journey through the avenues and side streets, through the markets and museums, through the local cuisine and art scene, awaits readers in Mexico City . An origin story stretching back to the fourteenth century, filled with conquest and adventure, grand volcanoes and ethereal gardens. This indigenous pre-Hispanic past is still evident, although now it is mixed with colonial architecture and a Spanish-baroque aesthetic, realized with local materials—all combining to create a distinct style in the city. These rich legends and mythologies, along with materials such as cantera and tezontle , offer creatives in Mexico City no shortage of inspiration. From Diego Rivera’s Anahuacalli Museum to architect Juan O’Gorman’s Cave House, structures in Mexico City proudly boast their singularity and their dramatic histories. Today, Mexico City is the setting for cinematic genius, drawing the country’s top filmmakers to its streets, including Alejandro González Iñárritu, Alfonso Cuarón and Michel Franco, to name a few. Let Mexico City ignite the senses and open the door to a city of wonders. About the authors: Born in Mexico City, Aleph Molinari is an editor, writer, art director and photographer. He is the co–editor in chief of Purple magazine, as well as a contributor to Materia Press, Art Observed and other publications. His work focuses on materializing culture through publications, exhibitions and campaigns. Among his projects, he co-curated the Purple Festival at the Palais Galliera in Paris, created a botanical sculpture for Soundwalk Collective and Patti Smith’s exhibition Evidence at the Centre Pompidou, and worked on the programming for Soundwalk Collective’s pr Read more

Capri, a resort island dating back to the height of the Roman Empire, has long been an extraordinary destination full of ancient charm. Cherished by everyone from physician Axel Munthe, who recommended its clean air to his patients as a cure for bronchitis; to film director Jean-Luc Godard as the setting for his 1963 film Contempt; to literary icons, celebrities, poets, and the jet set, Capri boasts a rich Mediterranean spirit and style that encompasses a wealth of beauty, from gardens to villas to caves to the people walking in the lively Piazzetta, where cars are prohibited and the island’s playful attitude runs rampant. Capri Dolce Vita is a look at this fabled corner of the world through the ages and a celebration of paradise on earth. Read more

Assouline coffee table books add unparalleled style and elegance to your luxury home decor, and the Travel Series is the most aesthetically vibrant assemblage of books on the Assouline bookshelf. These visually rich and decorative books feature stunning images and compelling narratives of over thirty destinations. Collecting a treasure trove of travel, art, fashion, and design stories, each volume is an inspiring journey, with creative and luxurious bliss waiting on every page. Early in the 1900s, one-time oil baron Henry Morrison Flagler took interest in the Southern coast of Florida and began developing an exclusive resort town. This modest community would later evolve into an iconic American destination, hosting British royalty, American movie stars, and becoming the home-away-from-home to some of the countryês leading families. As the century continued, Palm Beach established itself as a luxury hideaway synonymous with old-world glamour and new-world sophistication. Walk the resort town with longtime local Aerin Lauder in Assouline's Palm Beach. Style icon Lauder takes readers to her favorite restaurants, extravagant houses, elite shopping of Worth Avenue, and the scenic walkways of the Lake Worth trail. Read more

FAA-CT-8080-2H (2024 COLOR PRINT)The Exact Copy of the Book You'll Use for Your FAA Knowledge Exam✳️Accurate and Up-to-Date is of paramount importance to the Pilot Test Prep. It is imperative that students be able to consult the tables, charts, and diagrams contained within this book with agility and quickly FAA AIRMAN KNOWLEDGE TESTING SUPPLEMENTfor Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Remote Pilot Drone, and Private Pilot, Released by FAA in 2018.This testing supplement supersedes FAA-CT-8080-2G, Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, and Private Pilot, dated 2016.This Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement is designed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards Service. It is intended for use by Airman Knowledge Testing (AKT) Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Holders and other entities approved and/or authorized to administer airman knowledge tests on behalf of the FAA in the following knowledge areas:Sport Pilot–Airplane (ASEL and ASES)Sport Pilot–GyroplaneSport Pilot–GliderSport Pilot–Airship (LTA)Sport Pilot–Balloon (LTA)Sport Pilot–Weight-Shift Control (WSCS and WSCL)Sport Pilot–Powered Parachute (PPL and PPS)Recreational Pilot–Airplane (RPA)Recreational Pilot–Rotorcraft/Helicopter (RPH)Recreational Pilot–Rotorcraft/Gyroplane (RPG)Private Pilot–Airplane/Recreational Pilot–Transition (PAT)Private Pilot–Helicopter/Recreational Pilot–Transition (PHT)Private Pilot–Gyroplane/Recreational Pilot–Transition (POT)Private Pilot–Airplane (PAR)Private Pilot–Rotorcraft/Helicopter (PRH)Private Pilot–Rotorcraft/Gyroplane (PRO)Private Pilot–Glider (POL)Private Pilot–Free Balloon–Hot Air (PBH)Private Pilot–Free Balloon–Gas (PBG)Private Pilot–Lighter-Than-Air–Airship (PLA)Private Pilot–Powered-Parachute (PPP)Private Pilot–Weight-shift Control (PWS)Unmanned Aircraft General–Small (UAG) - (Dorne) Read more

In Porsche 75th Anniversary: Expect the Unexpected, the full story of Germany’s fabled marque is revealed through a richly illustrated account of its most surprising moves and successes. Few other sports car manufacturers can match Porsche’s success in the showroom or on the world’s race tracks. In this stunning volume, automotive historian, photographer, and recognized Porsche expert Randy Leffingwell focuses his attention on the key moments and models that have created the Porsche legend, from the original Gmund coupe to today’s 911, Cayenne, Panamera, and all-electric Taycan. Leffingwell’s recounting of Porsche’s history is accompanied by rare images from Porsche’s own archive and punctuated with quotes and observations from key personnel. It’s a thorough, compelling, and revealing look at one of the world’s premier car makers.Created with Porsche’s cooperation, Porsche 75 Years takes you behind the scenes of Stuttgart’s most famous cars as well as its key players. This book offers something for all Porsche enthusiasts, whether they are rear-engine loyalists, race fans, or followers of contemporary vehicles like the Cayman, Boxster, Macan, and Taycan. Celebrate 75 years of Porsche excellence! Read more

A fully-illustrated journey through over a century of automaking, Dream Cars showcases some of the most beautiful vehicles ever to roll off the assembly line. 70 muscle cars, sports cars, and hyper-performance supercars are profiled. Each of vehicle is showcased with full-color photography. Key performance advancements, and fascinating facts and figures are included for each car. Includes the iconic Ford Model T, and the stunning Bugatti Chiron, and more!  Hardcover, 144 pages. Read more

This stunning book is a glorious celebration of all things train and track.Packed with stunning photography, Train catalogues the development of trains from early steam to diesel engines and electric locomotives, explores in detail iconic trains such as the Palace on Wheels and the Orient Express, and chronicles the social, political, and cultural backdrop against which railways were built the world over.Profiling the best loved railways and rail journeys of all time – from the Union-Pacific Railroad to the Trans-Siberian Railway –  and the pioneers of train and track – from "Father of the Railways" George Stephenson to engineering legend Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Métro-maestro Fulgence Bienvenüe – Train is perfect for anyone with an interest in trains, locomotives, and the history of the railway. Read more

You're looking for an entertaining and creative activity for your kids, teenagers, or your husband? Then this car coloring book for muscle cars and sports cars, is the right choice! It guarantees hours of coloring and creativity fun!With this book you get:✅ 8.5x11 Format - Perfect size for creativity:In the A4 format, this car colouring book is ideal for both big and small hands. It provides enough space to bring iconic muscle cars to life in all their glory.✅ Glossy finishA cover page with a premium feel✅ Landscape Images - Realistic representation:The landscape images in the coloring book showcase sports cars in realistic perspectives. Children, teenagers and adults can immerse themselves in the world of speed while bringing their favorite cars to life with color.✅ 50 Diverse Motifs - Something for everyone:From classic muscle cars to powerfull vintage cars, this coloring book offers a wide range of motifs. The selection includes muscle cars to awsome pickup trucks, catering to the preferences of every young and older car enthusiast.✅ Rich in Detail - For small and big artists:The intricately designed images in our colouring book are characterized by richness in detail. They provide large areas for children to color, as well as fine textures for those who prefer a more challenging experience.✅ No Bleeding - Fun without worries:The coloring pages are designed to prevent colors from bleeding through! This effectively prevents any unwanted color transfer.Discover the exciting world of sports cars with our coloring book and let your color journey begin! Fun is guaranteed, and who knows, someone younger might discover their passion for cars and design along the way! Read more

A pageant of American automotive history, from 1930 through 1989, parades through every page of 100 Most Collectible Cars. Hundreds of full-color photographs, insightful analysis, and detailed specifications taken from the files of award-winning Collectible Automobile® magazine help deliver an immersive experience. Features the 1934 Pierce-Arrow 840A Coupe, 1948 Tucker '48 Four-Door Sedan, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Coupe, and more! Dive into the engines, road tests, and engineering behind the world's most memorable and worthwhile luxury, sport, utility, and economy cars. Hardcover, 240 pages. With 100 cars to explore, there's sure to be something to excite any old-car enthusiast! Read more

Overlooking the Aegean Sea, a charming string of coastal neighborhoods form the Athens Riviera, a serene escape from the constant activity in the city’s center. A selection of high-end hotels lines the pristine stretch of beaches down to the southernmost point of the Attica Peninsula. The revamped Four Seasons Astir Palace, with a history of housing foreign dignitaries and film stars of the 1960s, is the most luxurious hotel in Athens, perhaps even in all of Greece. The night club, Island, is bringing back the glamour and excitement of the twentieth century bouzouki clubs reminiscent of names such as Melina Mercouri and Stavros Niarchos. Athens is experiencing a revival―in art, night life and design. For a metropolis constantly associated with the past, the modern strides in development and culture are sometimes overlooked in favor of the ruins and artifacts from antiquity. When in fact, the juxtaposition only enhances the beauty of both. Athens Riviera puts the old-world beside the new-world and a deeper understanding of this ancient capital emerges. With one foot in the past and one foot in the future; access to both the electricity of city life and the tranquility of a beach side resort, Athens cannot be defined in simple terms. One just has to experience it for themselves. Read more

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The principles of flight made easy to understand, even fascinating, to pilots and techniciansMost pilots and flight students wince at the mention of the term "aerodynamics" because most courses and books dealing with the subject do so using complicated scientific theory and intricate mathematical formulas. And yet, an understanding of aerodynamics is essential to the people who operate and maintain airplanes. This unique introductory guide, which sold more than 20,000 copies in its first edition, proves that the principles of flight can be easy to understand, even fascinating, to pilots and technicians who want to know how and why an aircraft behaves as it does. Avoiding technical jargon and complex calculations, Hubert "Skip" Smith demonstrates how aerodynamic factors affect all aircraft in terms of lift, thrust, drag, in-air performance, stability, and control.Readers also get an inside look at how modern aircraft are designed-including all the steps in the design process, from concept to test flight and the reasoning behind them. This edition features expanded coverage of aircraft turning and accelerated climb performance, takeoff velocities, load and velocity-load-factors, area rules, and hypersonic flight, as well as the latest advances in laminar flow airfoils, wing and fuselage design, and high-performance lightplanes. Question and answer sections are added for classroom use. Read more

This one-of-a-kind history of the American car is packed with more than 1,300 pages and 12,500 illustrations and is a must-have for every car enthusiast.   My Dad Had That Car is a unique look at 70 years of American automotive ingenuity. Famed auto historian and illustrator Ted Burness documented the American car for decades through his weekly newspaper column Auto Album and his American Car Spotter's Bible catalogs. This comprehensive collection includes decades of genuine, factory-fresh photographs and drawings from Burness’s archives along with fascinating information about original prices, engine sizes, horsepower, and other specifications of collector, luxury, sporting and every day cars.   Organized by era, the book is packed with more than 250 manufacturers and hundreds of individual models that trace the evolution of the American automobile, from the first Model T that rolled off Ford’s first assembly line in 1908 through the art deco streamliners of the ‘30s, to the tail-finned land yachts of the ‘50s, muscle cars of the ‘60s and ‘70s, to the early SUVs of the ‘90s. With an introduction and commentary from automotive journalist Matt Stone of Motor Trend Classic, this unique volume is the perfect gift for every classic car fan. Read more