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The 20th century was a rich period of beautiful, innovative design and many classics from that era have influenced and inspired modern designers. «Lighting: 20th-Century Classics» includes more than 90 of the most desirable and iconic pendant lights, table lamps, floor and wall and ceiling designs from the last century. Organized by decade each entry comprises: a double-page spread, featuring a short essay on the classic under discussion and a photograph of that object; top tips on what to look...
| Автор | Quin Scala |
Master sugar artist Alan Dunn presents more than 100 of his most spectacular cake decorating designs—all illustrated in the classic Alan Dunn style. This book offers everything you need to create stunning and impressive cakes for every occasion. Each decoration, from “sweet violet” to “moon and sun bouquet” is illustrated from beginning to end, with handy information on all necessary equipment. Alan Dunn's Ultimate Collection of Cake Decorating covers tropical and exotic cakes, flowers,...
| Автор | Alan Dunn |
"Britain's Best Historic Sites" takes the reader on a journey around this ancient land, detailing over 80 of the most important and fascinating of Britain's historic remains from 8000BC to the 20th century. From excavations of everyday life found in forgotten highways and Roman villas to areas of great spiritual significance, such as stone circles and medieval churches, as well as sites that were key to the Industrial Revolution, this book uncovers the amazing heritage that can be...
| Автор | Tom Quinn |
You can never have enough bags: small sparkly evening bags, bright and colourful everyday bags and capacious carriers for shopping or for the beach. This fantastic collection of handmade bags features a selection of styles and designs. All are simply made, featuring the most popular shapes and sizes and all individualised to suit your own style. The 18 designs feature step-by-step instructions and photography for drawstring bags, shoulder bags or bags with beaded and wooden handles, as well as...
| Автор | Dorothy Wood |
In this book, Michel Lauricella presents both his artistic and systematic methods for drawing the human body—with drawing techniques from the écorché (showing the musculature underneath the skin) to sketches of models in action. In more than 1000 illustrations, the human body is shown from a new perspective—from bone structure to musculature, from anatomical detail to the body in motion. <i>Morpho</i> is a rich, fascinating, and helpful book that can go with you everywhere on your...
| Автор | Michel Lauricella |
With this book, learn to assemble, design, and build single- and multi-function circuits and harnesses, troubleshoot and repair existing circuits, and install aftermarket systems and electronics. It’s the perfect book for wiring a hot rod from scratch, modifying muscle car electrical circuits for cooling fans and/or power windows, or adding a big stereo and other conveniences to modern performance cars.
| Автор | Tony Candela |
A well-installed and -tuned EFI system greatly improves the performance of a classic V-8 or any engine because the system delivers the correct fuel mixture for every operating condition. Get faster starts, better fuel economy, and crisp efficient performance. In EFI Conversions: How to Swap Your Carb for Electronic Fuel Injection, achieving all these benefits is easily within your reach.
| Автор | Tony Candela |
The photos in this edition are black and white.<p>The 4.6- and 5.4-liter modular Ford engines are finally catching up with the legendary 5.0L in terms of aftermarket support and performance parts availability. Having a lot of parts to choose from is great for the enthusiast, but it can also make it harder to figure out what parts and modifications will work best. Building 4.6/5.4L Ford Horsepower on the Dyno takes the guesswork out of modification and parts selection by showing you the...
| Автор | Richard Holdener |
The photos in this edition are black and white.<p>Any professional performance engine builder will likely tell you the most powerful and important component in an engine are cylinder heads. If you can afford to invest serious money in one component for a street engine, in most cases it should be a set of cylinder heads. While the small-block Chevy engine has been well-chronicled, specific in-depth information on this important component has been more elusive. This book shows you how to...
| Автор | Graham Hansen |
The photos in this edition are black and white.<p>Skylarks, GSXs, Grand Nationals, Rivieras, Gran Sports; the list of formidable performance Buicks is impressive. From the torque monsters of the 1960s to the high-flying Turbo models of the '80s, Buicks have a unique place in performance history. <p>During the 1960s, when word of the mountains of torque supplied by the big-inch Buicks hit the street, nobody wanted to mess with them. Later, big-inch Buicks and the Hemi Chryslers...
| Автор | Jefferson Bryant |
Those who want to increase the performance of their existing turbo system, or want to add a turbo to an existing engine, have never had so many resources to choose from. This book is the most complete, up-to-date resource on anything dealing with turbochargers. No matter the engine, this book will teach design, testing, installing, and maintaining your turbo system.
| Автор | Jay K Miller |
The photos in this edition are black and white.<p>From race registration to the finish line and everything in between, <i>How to Drag Race</i> explains all the steps for successful drag racing, so the aspiring drag racer can easily setup his or her car, launch off the line, and quickly run at every racetrack. It offers the first comprehensive description of every aspect of drag racing, including car set up, driving techniques, class information, and getting active in racing at...
| Автор | Kevin McKenna |
The photos in this edition are black and white.<p>Small-block Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge V-8 engines came in a variety of vehicles since 1964. These powerful, durable engines powered everything from high-performance 'Cudas and Chargers to torquey Dakotas and Ram trucks.<p><i>How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar</i> is the most comprehensive book on small-block Mopar engines ever released, covering 273, 318, 340, and 360-ci LA engines and 5.2 and 5.9L Magnum V-8s....
| Автор | William Burt |
This revised edition is new to our WorkBench Series, and expands on our already popular original edition of <I>How to Build and Modify High-Performance Manual Transmissions</I>. <P><I>How to Rebuild and Modify High-Performance Manual Transmissions </I>breaks down the disassembly, inspection, modification/upgrade, and rebuilding process into detailed yet easy-to-follow steps consistent with our other Workbench series books. The latest techniques and insider tips are...
| Автор | Paul Cangialosi |
The photos in this edition are black and white.<p>Drifting is the newest, most exciting motorsport we have seen in the United States since the invention of the limited slip differential – it may even be the most exhilarating contest man and machine ever devised! <p>From the winding mountain passes and desolate industrial roads of Japan, this unique sport of sliding a car sideways through a series of corners has become a huge hit in America. Drift, or dorifto as they call it Japan,...
| Автор | Paul Morton |
This book provides instruction on upgrades to every component group of the car including chassis, suspension, brakes, transmission, driveline, engine, interior, and electrics. Step-by-step procedures guide the reader through each stage of the project. All projects are applicable to other A-Body cars, including Pontiac GTO, Olds 4-4-2, and Buick GS. Installing a modern GM LS engine is also covered.
| Автор | Cole Quinnell |
The photos in this edition are black and white.<p>The small-block Chevy is widely known as the most popular engine of all time. Produced in staggering numbers and boasting huge aftermarket support, small blocks are the engine of choice for a large segment of the performance community. <p>Originally published as two separate volumes, <i>Small Block Chevy Performance 1955-1996</i> now covers the latest information on all Gen I and Gen II Chevy small blocks, this time in one...
| Автор | John Baechtel |
The photos in this edition are black and white.<p>Mitsubishi's 4G63t engine is among the most powerful engines ever in the sport-compact world. It's not uncommon to find one of these four-cylinder, iron-block, aluminum-headed, 2-liter turbocharged monsters making more than 1,000 horsepower with the right modifications and tuning – well above the 200-300 hp produced in the factory-made engines. Bolted into such cars as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Eclipse, and Galant, and the...
| Автор | Bowen Robert Sidney |
The Rochester Quadrajet carburetor was found perched atop the engine of many a classic GM performance vehicle. The Q-Jet is a very capable but often misunderstood carb. This book, <I>How to Rebuild and Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors</I>, seeks to lift the veil of mystery surrounding the Q-Jet and show owners how to tune and modify their carbs for maximum performance. <P>The book will be a complete guide to selecting, rebuilding, and modifying the Q-Jet, aimed at both...
| Автор | Cliff Ruggles |
The photos in this edition are black and white.<p>The Mark IV Chevrolet big-block, made from 1965 to 1976, produced legendary performance and is one of the greatest big-blocks of all time. This design was a giant performance leap ahead of the old Chevy wedge big-block. The Mark IV featured canted valves, large intake ports, and an efficient head design for vastly increased air/fuel flow, better combustion, and huge horsepower. With a big-block under the hood, the Camaro, Chevelle,...
| Автор | Tony Huntimer |
In this revised edition, brilliant color photos and explanatory step-by-step captions detail the installation of the most popular, functional, and beneficial upgrades for enthusiasts of varying skill levels. This volume is essential for anyone looking to upgrade his or her classic vehicle to modern standards.
| Автор | Tony Candela |
From mild to wild, the projects presented in this book cover every component group of the 1964 1/2-1973 Mustang, including engine, transmission, rear differential, front suspension, rear suspension, steering, chassis, electrics, interior, tires and wheels and more.
| Автор | Frank Bohanan |
The photos in this edition are black and white.</p><p>The first book of its kind, <i>How to Rebuild the Honda B-Series Engine</i> shows exactly how to rebuild the ever-popular Honda B-series engine. The book explains variations between the different B-series designations and elaborates upon the features that make this engine family such a tremendous and reliable design. Honda B-series engines are some of the most popular for enthusiasts to swap, and they came in many...
| Автор | Jason Siu |
The photos in this edition are black and white.<p>Autocross is the most accessible form of motorsports for the sports car enthusiast. With many clubs sanctioning events, it is possible to attend an event nearly every weekend in many areas. The low-risk format allows drivers to participate without needing to extensively modify their car for safety. Autocross events are held all across the United States and Canada. These events allow the average person to participate with their typical...
| Автор | Andrew Jackson Howe |