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 | A Leader BornJohn S. Slew McCain was an old-school sailor. Wiry, profane, a cusser and a gambler, he reminded more than one observer of Popeye. He was also a pioneer in the hard-hitting naval... |
 | Abba & Mamma MiaAbba are consistently one of the most popular bands of all time and the stage musical 'Mamma Mia' has ensured that the music reaches a new audience. The big screen version of... |
 | Battle of Britain PilotRAF fighter pilot George Barclay kept a personal diary of his time flying Hurricanes and Spitfires in 1940–41, including his rare contemporary account of flying Hurricanes with 249 Squadron in the Battle... |
 | BernieBernie Ecclestone is best-known as the architect and figurehead of modern Formula One, but he has been a constant and often controversial presence in both Formula One and British public life since... |
 | BernieBernie Ecclestone is best-known as the architect and figurehead of modern Formula One, but he has been a constant and often controversial presence in both Formula One and British public life since... |
 | Billy Drake, Fighter LeaderAn extremely colorful personality, he gives the reader tremendous insights into his exceptional career, his widely differing experiences, the characters he knew and flew with and the often amusing highlights of an... |
 | BizzarriniGiotto Bizzarrini is one of history's greatest engineers. His resume includes legendary Ferraris (the 250 GTO), the first Lamborghini V12, the Iso Rivolta GT, the mid-engine AMX/3, and sports and GT cars... |
 | Bomber HarrisThis is the definitive biography of one of the most controversial figures of World War II. Sir Arthur Harris remains the target of criticism and vilification by many, while others believe the... |
 | Cliff AllisonThis book is the biography of Cliff Allison who started motor racing over fifty years ago with a little Cooper 500. Very much a countryman at heart Allison was not one of... |
 | CliffHIStoryFor more than five decades Cliff Richard has sustained an unrivalled career in show business, spanning the cultural universe of rock and pop music, in film, on television and on stage. No... |
 | Colin ChapmanColin Chapman was one of the greatest creative forces in the automotive world but he left behind a mixed legacy. Was he an unparalleled innovator who advanced the state of the art... |
Colin Chapman Wayward GeniusMike Lawrence shows how Chapman operated in a fast-moving, highly pressurized world of international racing and car making that generated huge rewards and temptations. The crunch came when he became involved with... | |
 | Colin Chapman, the Man and His CarsDefinitive biography of the engineer includes all of Chapman's creations, including the cars that won seven constructors' and six drivers' F1 World Championships.... |
 | Colin EdwardsThis authorized biography of the straight-talking, no-nonsense Texan rider Colin Edwards chronicles the highs and lows of a colorful career played out during the glory years of World Superbike. ... |
 | Custer and His CommandsEach volume in this ongoing series combines detailed and informative captions with over 100 rare and unusual images. These books are a must for anyone interested in American military uniforms.... |
 | Daijiro KatoDaijiro Kato was 250cc World Champion in 2001 and graduated to MotoGP for 2002, becoming 'Rookie of the Year' that season. Everything was looking very promising for him for 2003 with a... |
 | David Jefferies'Those who risk nothing, do nothing, achieve nothing, become nothing.' The epitaph inscribed on David Jefferies’ gravestone is not a quote from classic literature but the words of the man himself. It... |
 | David JefferiesLegendary British motorcycle racer David Jeffries risked and achieved so much in his brief but meteoric career before losing his life in practice for the 2003 Isle of Man TT. This... |
 | Derek BellDerek Bell has become one of motor racing’s national treasures. He is best known as one of the world’s finest ever endurance sports car drivers, winning Le Mans five times and the... |
 | The Diary of A Farmer's Wife 1796-1797In 1796 young farmer's wife, Anne Hughes, decided to start a diary to "set down all that I do every day" and so, for 13 months we learn of Anne's day to... |
 | Doctor on the GridDr Tony Goodwin's autobiography should be an inspiration for anyone who believes their quest to go motor racing has been thwarted by lack of funds or opportunity. His life story proves that... |
 | Donnie AllisonDonnie Allison was always the "other" brother of the famous NASCAR racing duo. Overshadowed throughout his career by Bobby Allison, his older brother and the third-winningest driver in NASCAR history, Donnie often... |
 | Driven by DesireThe story of the driver rated by many as the best woman ever to race cars, and the most capable ever to have driven in Formula One. Her 50-year career began at... |
 | Erich Von MansteinTo many close students of World War II, von Manstein is already considered to be the greatest commander of the war, if not the entire 20th century. He devised the plan that... |
 | Family at WarRoyal Artillery officer Francis Foljambe’s personal diary of his experience on the Western Front forms the basis of this unique account of upper-class English family life in the Great War. Other family... |
 | Fast LadiesIt took a great deal of determination on the part of women to sweep aside male resistance from the inner circles of the motoring world. A veritable saga with a wealth of... |
 | Fast LadyHere is the inspirational life story of a woman who has proved that size doesn't matter in the world of motorsport. Joy Rainey, a person of restricted growth, has competed her E-type... |
 | Gamp VCRear Admiral Anthony Miers VC – nicknamed ‘Gamp’ – was one of the Royal Navy’s most controversial submarine commanders of the Second World War. Hot-tempered and incautiously spoken, he was notorious for... |
 | Gentleman JackGentleman, entrepreneur, and excellent racing driver, this is the fascinating story of John (Jack) Sears or Gentleman Jack as he was popularly known. As sir John states in the foreword “Jack was... |
 | Geoff DukeThis book highlights the career of Geoff Duke, the first post-war superstar on two wheels, who set new standards and dominated the World Championship scene. ... |
 | Gladiator AceBrian Cull’s careful research provides a rare and unique insight into a forgotten RAF fighter ace: Squadron Leader Bill ‘Cherry’ Vale DFC, AFC (1914–81). Vale was one of the RAF’s top ten... |
 | The Golden HorseshoeThe legendary U-Boat ace Otto Kretschmer was branded "the wolf of the Atlantic," and for good reason. In his dramatic wartime career he sank ship after ship, sowing terror among Allied convoys... |
 | Gory Tales - Autobiography of John GormanJohn Gorman’s story is very much about a football man, but it is also much more than just that.After a lifetime in the game John thought he had seen and done it... |
 | Gunther PluschowGunther Pluschow of the German Imperial Navy holds a unique place in history - during the First World War he was the only German prisoner of war ever to escape from the... |
 | Harnessing HorsepowerThe book covers the life of one of the greatest women rally drivers of all time: Pat Moss Carlsson. Pat had a highly successful show-jumping career before moving into motorsport, going on... |
 | HawkeyeAt his finest in sportscar racing, he was a factory driver for Ford, Ferrari and Porsche in the same season during an all too short career which ended abruptly and tragically in... |
 | Herman Goring Fighter AceOver the last 70 years, in countless books and essays, Hermann Goring has been defined by his crimes and excess during the Third Reich and the Second World War. But his activities... |
 | I Just Made The TeaDi Spires is an unassuming Warwickshire woman who, with husband Stuart, travelled the world in Formula 1 for 30 years, worked with five World Champions and become 'Mum' to some of the... |
 | ImmelmannImmelmann was the first pilot to be awarded the Pour le Mérite, Germany’s highest military honor. The medal became colloquially known as the “Blue Max” in the German Air Service in honor... |
 | James WhithamMichael James Whitham retired from motorcycle racing in 2003, having won only three British titles, the last in 1993. But for well over a decade he was one of the few genuinely... |
 | James WhithamJames Whitham is one of motorcycle racing's most colorful characters. This frank, moving and riotously funny account of his battles with the best in the sport, hair-raising crashes and-most gravely of all-... |
 | Jim ClarkTo many enthusiasts, Jim Clark remains the greatest racing driver in history. Modest and gentle, yet charismatic, Clark had a towering ability to get the maximum out of any car he drove,... |
 | Jim Clark and his Most Successful LotusThis compelling book marries together a study of a great period in the life of Jim Clark with the history of a great British marque, featuring in particular the famous Lotus 25,... |
 | Jo RamirezJo Ramirez is one of the best-liked and most respected Formula One personalities of recent years, and is held in high esteem both inside and outside the Grand Prix paddock. Now available... |
 | Jochen RindtJochen Rindt was two people. To those he disliked, he was arrogant and dismissive. To those he chose to befriend, a warm, humorous character who liked to laugh and joke yet who... |
 | Joey DunlopFor motorcycle fans, Joey Dunlop is still akin to royalty. This inspirational book-reissued to mark the tenth anniversary of Joey's death-charts the life of the passionate road racer who competed for the... |
 | John ReynoldsJohn Reynolds spent 35 years racing motorcycles in high-speed pursuit of his dreams, winning five British Championship titles and making his mark in World Superbikes and 500GP racing along the way. He... |
 | John ReynoldsJohn Reynolds spent 35 years racing motorcycles in high-speed pursuit of his dreams. This paperback version of the best-selling inspirational story tells of Reynold's rise to stardom in the face of adversity.... |
 | Jorge LorenzoEveryone loves the non-conformists of sport and here is the personal story of a genuine maverick, told with honesty and charm.... |
 | Jorge LorenzoThis is a captivating visual study of the 2010 MotoGP World Champion. Jorge Lorenzo – in collaboration with Matt Roberts – gathers together a wealth of photographs showing every aspect of his... |
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January 27,2012
The March / April 2012 issue of World War II magazine includes a chapter excerpt from Fighting Patton. The excerpt fills 10 pages of the magazine. Learn More.
January 12,2012
Walter Foster Publishing, the world's leading art instruction publisher, and MEDL Mobile, a leader in mobile development, have partnered to create a new drawing experience for creative children. "Kids! Learn to Draw by Walter Foster" teaches budding artists how to draw an engaging array of subjects using step-by-step guides and the touch of a finger. Learn More.
January 9,2012
Forbes.com included Steve McQueen: A Passion for Speed in a January 5 article about books to read if you need more culture in your life. Learn More.
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