American Muscle Cars: A Full-Throttle History (Holmstrom Darwin)(Pevná vazba)

American Muscle Cars: A Full-Throttle History (Holmstrom Darwin)(Pevná vazba)

This is the muscle car history to own--a richly illustrated chronicle of America's greatest high-performance cars, told from their 1960s beginning through the present day In the 1960s, three incendiary ingredients--developing V-8 engine technology, a culture consumed by the need for speed, and 75

Muscle & Chrome: Classic American Cars (Publications International Ltd)(Pevná vazba)

Muscle & Chrome: Classic American Cars captures all the wonder and excitement of a truly beloved era in automotive history.Informative profiles of 70 vehicles serve to chronicle the burst of design and engineering innovations that followed the end of World War II, the exuberant styling and the

Harley-Davidson: The Complete History (Holmstrom Darwin)(Pevná vazba)

Cruise through this collection of Harley-Davidson's most iconic motorcycles When most people imagine a motorcycle, chances are they picture a Harley-Davidson. That's because Harley-Davidson machines look the way the primordial biker inside each of us feels a motorcycle should look. In short,

The Art of Mopar: Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth Muscle Cars (Glatch Tom)(Pevná vazba)

The Art of Mopar: Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth Muscle Cars is the ultimate portrayal of history's ultimate muscle cars. This is the ultimate visual history of greatest muscle cars. The history of Chrysler Corporation is, in many ways, a history of a company floundering from one financial crisis

Short History of The American Civil War (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Hairpin Bridge (Adams Taylor)(Pevná vazba)

From the author of the 'full-throttle thriller' (A. J. Finn) No Exit--a riveting new psychological page-turner featuring a fierce and unforgettable heroine.Three months ago, Lena Nguyen's estranged twin sister, Cambry, drove to a remote bridge seventy miles outside of Missoula, Montana, and jumped

SAAB Cars - The Complete Story (Cole Lance)(Pevná vazba)

A definitive new history from internationally known Saab aficionado Lance Cole, Saab Cars - The Complete Story offers a detailed insight into the company's story, from the prototype UrSaab in 1946 to the end of production in 2012. It is a fitting tribute to the spirit and ethos of Saab design and

Ten Thousand Birds: Ornithology Since Darwin (Birkhead Tim)(Pevná vazba)

A beautifully illustrated history of modern ornithology Ten Thousand Birds provides a thoroughly engaging and authoritative history of modern ornithology, tracing how the study of birds has been shaped by a succession of visionary and often-controversial personalities, and by the unique social and

American Democratic Socialism: History, Politics, Religion, and Theory (Dorrien Gary)(Pevná vazba)

A sweeping, ambitious history of American democratic socialism from one of the world's leading intellectual historians and social ethicists 'The movement whose tangled history Gary Dorrien tells in American Democratic Socialism has deep roots in the very 'American' values it is accused of

Ezra Stoller: A Photographic History of Modern American Architecture (Serraino Pierluigi)(Pevná vazba)

A captivating history of 20th-century Modern American architecture, as seen through the eyes of a legendary photographerIt is impossible to overstate the importance of photography's role in shaping the world's perception of architecture. And towering above the ever-growing crowd of image-makers is

Essays on American Indian and Mormon History (Hafen P. Jane)(Pevná vazba)

American Indians have long played a central role in Mormon history and its narratives. Their roles, however, have often been cast in support of traditional Mormon beliefs and as a reaffirmation of colonial discourses. This collection of essays, many the result of a seminar hosted by the Charles

The Rover Group: Company and Cars 1986-2000 (Gould Mike)(Pevná vazba)

The Rover Group - Company and Cars is a comprehensive history of the company and a guide to its products. Centring on the period of the official existence of the Rover Group, the book also examines the events leading up to its formation in 1986 and its controversial aftermath, following its

Minuteman: A Technical History of the Missile That Defined American Nuclear Warfare (Stumpf David)(Pevná vazba)

In Minuteman: A Technical History of the Missile That Defined American Nuclear Warfare, David K. Stumpf demystifies the intercontinental ballistic missile program that was conceived at the end of the Eisenhower administration as a key component of the US nuclear strategy of massive retaliation

Craft: An American History (Adamson Glenn)(Pevná vazba)

A groundbreaking and endlessly surprising history of how artisans created America, from the nation's origins to the present day.At the center of the United States' economic and social development, according to conventional wisdom, are industry, commodities, and technology-while craftspeople and

Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History (Williams Schele)(Pevná vazba)

A proud, empowering introduction to African American history that celebrates and honors enslaved ancestors Your story begins in Africa. Your African ancestors defied the odds and survived 400 years of slavery in America and passed down an extraordinary legacy to you. Beginning in Africa before

A Black Women's History of the United States (Berry Daina Ramey)(Pevná vazba)

The award-winning Revisioning American History series continues with this 'groundbreaking new history of Black women in the United States' (Ibram X. Kendi)--the perfect companion to An Indigenous People's History of the United States and An African American and Latinx History of the United States

The American Dream: A Cultural History (Samuel Lawrence R.)(Pevná vazba)

There is no better way to understand America than by understanding the cultural history of the American Dream. Rather than just a powerful philosophy or ideology, the Dream is thoroughly woven into the fabric of everyday life, playing a vital role in who we are, what we do, and why we do it. No

Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America (Haara Brian F.)(Pevná vazba)

Bourbon whiskey has made a surprising contribution to American legal history. Tracking the history of bourbon and bourbon law illuminates the development of the United States as a nation, from conquering the wild frontier to rugged individualism to fostering the entrepreneurial spirit to

History of the Leyland Bus (Phillips Ron)(Pevná vazba)

Including some previously unseen illustrations, the book covers: a full company history - from beginnings as the Lancfashire Steam Company in 1886, to the acquisition by Volvo Buses in 1988.Technical details of all the main models - including the Lion, Titan and Olympic ranges. Gearless buses and

Ancient Greece: An Illustrated History (Rodgers Nigel)(Pevná vazba)

An authoritative account of political and military history, art, architecture and culture, fully illustrated

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science (Rhys Morus Iwan)(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science is the first-ever fully illustrated global history of science, from Aristotle to the atom bomb - and beyond. The first part of the book tells the story of science in both the East and West from antiquity to the Enlightenment: from the ancient Mediterranean

History of Toys (Cox Cannons Helen)(Pevná vazba)

From toy cars to Barbies, Rubik's cubes to Fortnite, the toys children play with have changed a lot over the past century. But some of the toys that your grandparents played with in their youth may not be that different to the ones you play with

What's in Your Pocket?: Collecting Nature's Treasures (Montgomery Heather L.)(Pevná vazba)

Charles Darwin, George Washington Carver, and Jane Goodall were once curious kids with pockets full of treasures When you find something strange and wonderful, do you put it in your pocket? Meet nine scientists who, as kids, explored the great outdoors and collected treasures: seedpods, fossils,

Harry Potter: A History of Magic (American Edition) (British Library)(Pevná vazba)

The official companion book to the special exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic, featuring an extraordinary treasure trove of magical artifacts, original drafts and drawings by J.K. Rowling, and additional material exclusive to the US run of this unforgettable exhibition As we celebrate