
| Run over the every-day roads of the Isle of Man for the past 100 years, the world-famous Tourist Trophy races have gripped the imaginations of generations of motorcyclists. From the earliest days, to... |

| A detailed technical analysis of the Cobra and the compelling story of the people and events that conspired in its creation. Includes road tests, specifications, and buying and restoration tips.... |

| Today's model aircraft kits are more advanced than ever, including levels of detail unimaginable a few years ago. Yet there is still much that cannot be reproduced `out of the box' and... |

| The battle of Albuera was fought between the forces of France, led by Marshal Soult, and the combined forces of Britain, Portugal and Spain under Sir William Beresford. The battle, named after... |

| Alfa Romeo is synonymous with style and performance, and these qualities are epitomized in the 40 years of production that have gone into the marque's famous Spider series. From 1955's Guiletta Spider... |

| Since the 1930s the Alfa tradition of sporting coup233s has been as strong as that of their incomparable open cars. But the coup233s, while sometimes overlooked, have arguably been even finer... |

| Covers the hand-held firearms of the U.S., Great Britain, France, Russia, and other Allied nations, and the growth of the arms industry during WWI. Detailed specs are accompanied by photos and drawings.... |

| In this book, a follow-up to the same author's well-received study of British web equipment, Martin Brayley gives a detailed illustrated overview of the webbing straps, holsters, carriers and haversacks used by... |

| Assault Rifle provides a comprehensive account of the development of the military assault rifle and its ammunition from WW2 to the present day.The book is in two parts. The first part includes:... |

| The legendary Aston Martins, including the James Bond DB5, are featured with complete specifications, driving impressions, and more than 150 photographs, most of them exclusive color images. The creation and evolution of... |

| The car that would become the DB7 began its gestation in 1991. Developed entirely under the ownership of Ford, this new smaller Aston Martin was intended to add a new higher-volume strand... |

| The entire history of the first successful all-wheel drive car. Also covers rallying successes and all of today's variants.... |

| Unveiled in 1952, the Austin-Healey 100 was an innovation in the sports car market and won instant acclaim. As the series developed, the cars only became more popular and garnered an even... |

| Capable of lifting huge loads, yet a delight to fly, the Avro Lancaster spearheaded Bomber Command's night offensive over Germany during WWII. Renowned aviation historian and writer Ken Delve tells the full... |

| The current generation, which features family saloons, practical Touring versions, delicious convertibles, and 'supercar' saloons, seems far removed from the earlier cars. However, upon closer inspection the lineage is clear, and the... |

| This new revised and updated version covers all of BMW's acclaimed motorcycles, from the boxer twins of the 1920s to the current K and R series and new concept designs for the... |

| Items connected with the British military have always been extremely popular with collectors, and the intricate and beautiful badges made to denote a soldier's regiment have always been keenly collected, due to... |

| From pioneering jets to the foundations of some of today's most successful aircraft, the experimental aircraft of the post-war years represent the most exciting years of British aviation. This book tells their... |

| This illustrated history of the BSA unit singles runs from the 250cc ohv single cylinder C15 Star of 1958 to the B50 of 1971 and includes all the Triumph-badge derivatives. Also provides... |

| A rigorously researched and definitive book - the first major re-appraisal of artist engineer Ettore Bugatti and his extraordinary cars to appear since 1963. He built only 7,800 cars between 1910 and... |

| If you have an ambition to build a small live steam locomotive, but are daunted by the skills required, then this book is for you. Written in his clear and encouraging style,... |

| Collecting militaria is a hobby that has grown enormously in recent years, spurred on especially by the burgeoning interest in the First and Second World Wars, and further fed by films, documentaries... |

| Renowned motorcycle expert Walker profiles the exciting range of nostalgic '60s cafe racers in this easy-to-use reference. Includes chapters on Goldie, Triton, Dunstall, Rockers, Homebrew, Cottage Industry, and Foreigners.... |

| Cars are now more popular subjects for modellers than they have ever been. An ever increasing range of kits allows the modeller to build a wide variety of highly detailed road and... |

| Citroen stunned the automotive world when the DS series was introduced in 1955. Daringly futuristic and amazingly sophisticated mechanically, it made most cars on the road at the time obsolete. John Pressnell... |

| This book explores the extraordinary variety of the classic British camper van. Looking in detail at the classic vehicles of the 1950's, 60's and 70's, when motor camping holidays were at their... |

| Back by popular demand! The first illustrated guide devoted specifically to the highly collectible field of military watches and clocks. Filled with concise descriptions and explanations of more than 150 distinct models,... |

| This text is part of a series of instructional sports books written by some of the country's leading sports coaches. This title, by Britain's 1992 Olympic sailing team coach, covers the techniques... |

| Rear-mounted engines were popular with passengers because of reduced noise levels in the cabin, popular with airlines because of ease of engine maintenance and with designers because it allowed wings free of... |

| "Patter" is the term given by flying instructors to the language they use while demonstrating training exercises in the air. It is a very special language as it has to be... |

| Flying radio-controlled model aircraft is one of the most enjoyable and absorbing hobbies that there is. It combines the fun of building and maintaining a real miniature aircraft with the challenge of... |

| This book tells the story of a successful, ground-breaking, range of sporting Ford cars. From 1969, when the 'Car You Always Promised Yourself' was introduced, and for nearly twenty years after that,... |

| The German armed forces remain today - as they have been for decades - the most enduringly popular subject in the whole field of military uniform history.In this book, a gallery of... |

| World War I introduced the use of artillery on a hitherto unprecedented scale, changing the very nature of war from a series of set-piece battles to stalemates punctuated by attacks on frontlines.... |

| The German war machine resulted in many innovations in jet engine and gas turbine development. The most noteworthy was the Me262, the world's first operational jet fighting aircraft.... |

| It was obviously very important that the armored vehicles of the Wehrmacht in World War Two be well camouflaged, but it was also important that they be recognizable and to this end... |

| The Helicopter Pilot's Companion is essential reading for those who are considering training to be a helicopter pilot, those currently undertaking training and those who have recently gained their Private Pilot's License... |

| This manual has been produced for students undertaking their basic helicopter training. It concentrates on explaining not only how and why the helicopter flies but also on the correct handling techniques needed... |

| For those who want to know more about how an airliner flies, airline Captain Julien Evans, an experienced Boeing 757 pilot who has comforted many a nervous passenger, answers these questions and... |

| This book is designed to supplement the instruction a student receives during his or her course. The Instrument Rating is a test of not only the student's ability to fly accurately on... |

| Award-winning motoring historian Jonathan Wood examines the complete history of this fabulous car and looks behind the scenes at Jaguar's famous Browns Land factory and the team responsible for making the E-type... |

| The XJ-S was Jaguar's most controversial car. Despite offering a superb blend of performance and refinement it was a radical departure in style from the elegant E-type. It appeared at a time... |

| Explore one of the most legendary cars of all time, from its birth as the LP400 through its evolution into the 5000 Quattrovalvole, and the latest Diablo. Dron goes behind the scenes... |

| Items connected with the British military have always been extremely popular with collectors, and the intricate and beautiful badges made to denote a soldier's regiment have always been keenly collected, due to... |

| Unprecedented access to the Lotus factory and specially commissioned photography -- including an eight-page color spread -- combine to present an exclusive look at the development of the marque's latest supercar. Also... |

| The machine gun had a dramatic effect on the conduct of warfare; one or two men operating a single machine could produce the same weight of fire as a squadron of rifles,... |

| The V6-powered Bi-turbo was launched by Maserati in 1981 as a mid-sized luxury sports car. This "reasonably priced" smart two-door was planned to be the car that would propel Maserati into the... |

| Live models in accurate dress and settings bring medieval Europe to life. Great for modellers and re-enactors.... |

| The full story of the Me 262, the first jet fighter that would change the face of modern military history. Included here are many insights from the men who designed and flew... |

| In the 1930s MG, more than any other make of car, made sports car motoring available to thousands. Introduced in 1936, the T-Series carried the process forward another stage, turning MG into... |