Books, Nonfiction, Automotive, Trucks & Vans

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Michael Perry
Truck: A Love Story (P.S.)
by Harper Perennial (Paperback) (Release Date: 2007-07-31)

The author of Population: 485 returns, delivering a truckload of humor, heart, and . . . gardening tips? Think Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, complete with stock cars, sexy vegetables, and a laugh track. "All I wanted to do was fix my old pickup truck," says Michael Perry. "That, and plant my garden. Then I met this woman. . . ." Truck: A Love Story recounts a year in which Perry struggles to grow his own food ("Seed catalogs are responsible for more unfulfilled fantasies than Enron and Penthouse combined"), live peaceably with his neighbors (one test-fires his black powder rifle in the alley; another's best Sunday shirt reads 100 PERCENT WHUP-ASS), and sort out his love life. But along the way, he sets his hair on fire, is attacked by wild turkeys, takes a date to the fire department chicken dinner, and proposes marriage to a woman in New Orleans. As with Population: 485, much of the spirit of Truck: A Love Story may be found in the characters Perry meets: a ...

John Muir, Tosh Gregg
How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive : A Manual of Step-By-Step Procedures for the Complete Idiot
by John Muir Pubns (Paperback)

For novice and veteran mechanics alike, this book has provided humorous, step-by-step repair and maintenance instructions for all air-cooled VW's built through 1978 for over 25 years. This edition contains a new section on the electrical system, plus a revised resource list of VW clubs, magazines, books, and parts suppliers. 300 illustrations.

Tom Wilson
How to Rebuild Your Volkswagen air-Cooled Engine (All models, 1961 and up)
by HP Trade (Paperback)

Complete details for rebuilding air-cooled engines in all chassis from 1961 to 1983: Beetle, Ghia, Bus, Squareback, 411/412 and Porsche 914. The text includes chapters on how to remove, disassemble, inspect and assemble engines, and recondition cylinder heads and crankcase internals.

Chronicle Books
Big Bigger Biggest Trucks and Diggers - With DVD (Caterpillar)
by Chronicle Books (Hardcover)

Readers will get to know different kinds of Caterpillar® trucks and diggers from the smallest to the biggest! Twelve of the most impressive machines are shown in order of size with full-color photos and fascinating facts for each one. The book comes with an action-packed 30-minute DVD so children can watch their favorite machines at work digging hauling and dumping. 30-minute DVD featuring giant trucks and diggers in action with original machine-themed children's songs!

David Vizard
How to Rebuild Your Small-Block Chevy
by HP Trade (Paperback)

Hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams guide readers through the rebuilding process of their small-block Chevy engine. Each step, from disassembly and inspection through final assembly and tuning, is presented in an easy-to-read, user-friendly format.

Fire Trucks in Action 2009 Calendar
by Motorbooks (Calendar)

Sixteen months of the hottest fire truck and rescue vehicle photography available depicts firefighters across the nation battling blazes and performing death-defying rescues. Every month includes a main photograph of a modern emergency response vehicle on scene and a sidebar image. Each exemplary on-scene photo is accompanied by an informative caption and utilizes the dramatic lighting and action of the moment to capture the tension of the situation.

Jim Allen
Four Wheeler's Bible: 2nd Edition (Motorbooks Workshop)
by Motorbooks (Paperback)

Four-wheeling expert and fanatic Jim Allen has long been four-wheelers’ most respected and reliable guide.  This new edition of Allen’s bestselling Four Wheeler’s Bible includes all the basics for getting the most out of  your four-wheeler, along with updates on new vehicles, projects, events, and opportunities.  The book begins with basic modifications--such as increasing ground clearance and traction with larger wheels and tires--then gathers speed for more advanced and radical mods, from installing lift kits to increasing suspension articulation.  Step-by-step photo sequences guide you through whatever modifications suit your vehicles and your needs.    With the best information on the latest Jeeps and other off-road vehicles; the most trustworthy advice on used and vintage models; and the most up-to-date news about events, courses, and competitions, this new edition of the Four Wheeler’s Bible is a resource no four-wheeler will want to be without.

Wayne R. Dempsey
How to Rebuild and Modify Porsche 911 Engines 1965-1989
by Motorbooks (Paperback)

Never-before published information details the nuances of this daunting task! From dropping the engine, to reconditioning and blueprinting, through final reinstallation and break-in, Dempsey guides you step-by-step through the pitfalls often experienced by even the best mechanics. Contains reliable information on parts interchange, performance modifications, reliability upgrades, teardown procedures, and potential problems encountered along the way. This is essential information for do-it-yourselfers and for those looking to hire a professional.

Ken Freund
Subaru Legacy & Forester 2000 thru 2006: All models (Haynes Repair Manual)
by Haynes (Paperback)

Haynes offers the best coverage for cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and motorcycles on the market today. Each manual contains easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions linked to hundreds of photographs and illustrations. Included in every manual: troubleshooting section to help identify specific problems; tips that give valuable shortcuts to make the job easier and eliminate the need for special tools; notes, cautions, and warnings for the home mechanic; color spark plug diagnosis; and an easy-to-use index.

Wayne R. Dempsey
101 Projects for Your Porsche 911 1965-1989
by Motorbooks (Paperback)

This all-color guide leads 1964–1989 911-model owners through 101 carefully selected projects. Illustrated with step-by-step, full-color photography, these half-hour to 8-hour projects are perfect for the weekend mechanic. The projects are divided into performance, handling, and customization categories, and are accompanied by a handy chart that indicates how much time, talent, and cash are needed. Dempsey also explains the reasoning behind the jobs and what kind of improved performance you can expect. A great resource for everyone from casual enthusiasts to shop pros.

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