Best Cars In History - April 2024

Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile

Tracing the history of the automobile, from the first prototypes to the super cars of today, Car covers the technological developments and manufacture of cars, the cultural backdrop against which the various models arose, and the enduring impact the car has had on society as an object of curiosity, symbol of luxury, and item of necessity. The most lavishly illustrated treatment of the subject on the market, featuring the most noteworthy cars of each decade in beautifully photographed catalogs, Car is truly an international view of the automobile through time, with histories of the men and mach... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0756671671
• UPC: 690472071679
• ASIN: 0756671671
• ISBN: 0756671671
• Manufacturer: DK

YUGO

Six months after its American introduction in 1985, the Yugo was a punch line; within a year, it was a staple of late-night comedy. By 2000, NPR's Car Talk declared it "the worst car of the millennium." And for most Americans that's where the story begins and ends. Hardly. The short, unhappy life of the car, the men who built it, the men who imported it, and the decade that embraced and discarded it is rollicking and astounding, and one of the greatest untold business-cum-morality tales of the 1980s. Mix one rabid entrepreneur, several thousand "good" communists, a willing U.S. State Departmen... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0809098954
• ASIN: 0809098954
• ISBN: 0809098954
• Brand: Brand: Hill and Wang
• Manufacturer: Hill & Wang

What Should Danny Do? (The Power to Choose Series)

THE "MUST-HAVE" BOOK OF THE YEAR IS BACK IN STOCK!9 Stories in 1! What Should Danny Do? is an innovative, interactive book that empowers kids with the understanding that their choices will shape their days, and ultimately their lives into what they will be. Written in a "Choose Your Own Story" style, the book follows Danny, a Superhero-in-Training, through his day as he encounters choices that kids face on a daily basis. As your children navigate through the different story lines, they will begin to realize that their choices for Danny shaped his day into what it became. And in turn, their cho... [Read More]

• ASIN: 069284838X
• ASIN: 069284838X
• ISBN: 069284838X
• Manufacturer: Elon Books

Next Year in Havana

A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK"A beautiful novel that's full of forbidden passions, family secrets and a lot of courage and sacrifice."--Reese WitherspoonAfter the death of her beloved grandmother, a Cuban-American woman travels to Havana, where she discovers the roots of her identity--and unearths a family secret hidden since the revolution...Havana, 1958. The daughter of a sugar baron, nineteen-year-old Elisa Perez is part of Cuba's high society, where she is largely sheltered from the country's growing political unrest--until she embarks on a clandestine affair with a passionate revolut... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0399586687
• ASIN: 0399586687
• ISBN: 0399586687
• Manufacturer: Berkley

Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

In this updated edition of the blockbuster best-selling leadership book that took America and the world by storm, two US Navy SEAL officers who led the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War demonstrate how to apply powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to business and life. Combat, the most intense and dynamic environment imaginable, teaches the toughest leadership lessons, with absolutely everything at stake. Jocko Willink and Leif Babin learned this reality first-hand on the most violent and dangerous battlefield in Iraq. As leaders of SEAL Team Three's... [Read More]

• ASIN: B015TM0RM4
• ASIN: B015TM0RM4
• Brand: Macmillan Audio
• Manufacturer: Macmillan Audio

50 States, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do

This richly illustrated book from the travel experts at National Geographic showcases the best travel experiences in every state, from the obvious to the unexpected. Sites include national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and more. You'll discover the world's longest yard sale in Tennessee, swamp tours in Louisiana, dinosaur trails in Colorado, America's oldest street in NYC, and the best spot to watch for sea otters on the central California coast. Each entry provides detailed travel information as well as fascinating facts about each state... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1426216904
• ASIN: 1426216904
• ISBN: 9781426216909
• Brand: National Geographic
• Manufacturer: National Geographic

Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur?: All About Dinosaurs (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)

The Cat in the Hat makes another surprise appearance at Dick and Sally's house--only this time he makes his entrance riding atop a brachiosaurus! Soon, he's off, along with Dick and Sally, millions of years back in time to see how fossils were created. Then it's on to a tour through the Cat's own Super Dino Museum--a fabulous place where the correct pronunciation of a dinosaur's name wins you a peek at the real living thing! Beginning readers will love exploring the prehistoric world of dinosaurs with the Cat in the Hat as their guide!

• ASIN: 0679891145
• ASIN: 0679891145
• ISBN: 9780679891147
• Brand: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers

Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be

Popsicles, potato chips, Silly Putty, Velcro, and many other familiar things have fascinating stories behind them. In fact, dozens of products and everyday items had surprisingly haphazard beginnings. Mistakes That Worked offers forty of these unusual tales, along with hilarious cartoons and weird and amazing facts. Readers will be surprised and inspired!

• ASIN: 0385320434
• ASIN: 0385320434
• ISBN: 9780385320436
• Brand: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
• Manufacturer: Delacorte Books for Young Readers

Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this instant and tenacious bestseller, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight “offers a rare and revealing look at the notoriously media-shy man behind the swoosh” (Booklist, starred review), illuminating his company’s early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world’s most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands.Bill Gates named Shoe Dog one of his five favorite books of 2016 and called it “an amazing tale, a refreshingly honest reminder of what the path to business success really looks like. It’s a messy, perilous, ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1501135929
• ASIN: 1501135929
• ISBN: 1501135929
• Brand: Scribner
• Manufacturer: Scribner

Classic Car: The Definitive Visual History

A visual guide to the most iconic classic cars of every decade from the 1940s to the 1980s, featuring more than 1,300 photographs and two prints suitable for framing.From the Aston Martin DB5 to the Chevrolet Corvette, Classic Car is packed with the marques and models of every decade from the 1940s to the 1980s. Virtual tours offer close-up views of iconic models, and comprehensive catalogs showcase key features with detailed profiles and specifications.Double-page-spread images add flavor by showing the classics in action, and the two prints star a 1949 Chieftain Convertible and a 1962 Shelby... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465453393
• ASIN: 1465453393
• ISBN: 1465453393
• Brand: DK Publishing Dorling Kindersley
• Manufacturer: DK

Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood

"Comedian Trevor Noah's stories of growing up in South Africa are vivid, sometimes harrowing, and often laugh-out-loud funny. The bonus of audio is that listeners get to hear Noah tell these stories in his South African-accented English, as well as hear him speak snippets of various other South African languages.... Noah's narration offers insights and intimacy, and as he gives voice to his mother, his friends, and his younger self, listeners are invited in to glimpse his world. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (AudioFile magazine) Highest-rated new book of 2016 by Audible customers Winner... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01IW9TM5O
• ASIN: B01IW9TM5O
• Brand: Unknown
• Manufacturer: Audible Studios

Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter: A No-Stress, No-Rules Journal (Activity Journal for Teen Girls and Moms, Diary for Tween Girls)

Looking for tween gifts for girls or the perfect mother gift?A journal for girls or girl's diary—Just Between Us: Mother and Daughter: "Packed with writing prompts, it's the perfect gift for Mother's Day."— Girl's Life magazineHave you ever wondered...What your mom thought the moment you were born?Or where your daughter would go if she could go anywhere in the universe?Just Between US—The mother daughter journal: Thoughtful writing prompts and entertaining mini quizzes in this beautiful mom and daughter journal pave the way to discussing everything from friends and school to crushes and ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0811868958
• ASIN: 0811868958
• ISBN: 0811868958
• Brand: Chronicle Books CA
• Manufacturer: Chronicle Books

I Am Confident, Brave & Beautiful: A Coloring Book for Girls

This groundbreaking coloring book is all about building a girl's confidence, imagination, and spirit! The 22+ coloring pages encourage girls to think beyond social conventions and inspire conversations with adults about what it really means to be confident, brave, and beautiful. Features & Highlights:Whimsical black-and-white line drawings explore concepts like bravery, beauty, strength, creativity, independence and more Positive, educational and fun a great gift for any girl Based on studies showing that coloring books can combat stereotypes and positively impact girls' interest in things li... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0692927999
• ASIN: 0692927999
• ISBN: 0692927999
• Manufacturer: Hopscotch Girls

1969 Plymouth Road Runner: Muscle Cars In Detail No. 5

Explore the 1969 Plymouth Road Runner inside and out with this resource that showcases the wildly popular, affordable muscle car, its big-block engine options, and the brilliant marketing strategy that featured cartoon graphics and a beep-beep horn.The 1969 Plymouth Road Runner attempted to appeal to potential buyers with a low-cost, lightweight, and potent bare-bones package. It also added a brilliant marketing strategy of partnering with a famous studio and a popular cartoon character. The late 1960s was an interesting time in the automotive world. Muscle cars, as we now know them, were well... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1613253028
• ASIN: 1613253028
• ISBN: 1613253028
• Brand: CarTech
• Manufacturer: CarTech

Porsche Motorsport

• ASIN: B07N7VYQHJ
• ASIN: B07N7VYQHJ

What's a Dog For? : The Surprising History, Science, Philosophy, and Politics of Man’s Best Friend

As dogs take their place as coddled family members and their numbers balloon to over 77 million in the United States alone, it's no surprise that canine culture is undergoing a massive transformation. Now subject

• UPC: 24057024
• Rating: 2.5

The Anatomy of Greatness : Lessons from the Best Golf Swings in History

"Every golf game begins with the swing, and no two are identical. Years ago, however, Brandel Chamblee, the highly regarded Golf Channel analyst and former PGA Tour professional, noticed that the best players of all

• UPC: 47697623

Classic Car : The Definitive Visual History

Issued with two color prints in a pocket on page 3 of the

• UPC: 52704064

The Illustrated History of Triumph Sports and Racing Cars

The Triumph Motor Company is known around the world for its iconic sports cars. The hugely popular TR series, Spitfires, and GT-6s represent the quintessential British sports car; rugged good looks were combined with performance

• UPC: 55741230
• Rating: 4.0

Stephen Curry : Never Give Up. a Boy Who Became a Star. Inspiring Children Book about One of the Best Basketball Players in History.

Stephen Curry: Never Give UpThis is the inspiring children story of Stephen Curry, a boy who became a star.Fully illustrated children picture book.Fun illustrations with the story of a young boy who nobody believe can

• UPC: 463872134

Engines of Change : A History of the American Dream in Fifteen Cars

Chronicles the history reflected by fifteen iconic car models to discuss how automobiles reflect key cultural shifts as well as developments in such areas as manufacturing, women's rights, and environmental

• UPC: 21147926
• Rating: 4.0

American Muscle Cars : A Full-Throttle History

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

• UPC: 47876973

Neymar : A Boy Who Became a Star. Inspiring Children Book about Neymar - One of the Best Soccer Players in History. (Soccer Book for Kids)

Neymar: A Boy Who Became a Star This is the inspiring children story of Neymar, a boy who became a star. Learn about Neymar, and learn how to be successful doing what you love. Perfect

• UPC: 350046826

Miracle Moments in Michigan Wolverines Football History : Best Plays, Games, and Records

Relive the most miraculous moments of the Michigan

• UPC: 525913952

The Best American History Book in the World : All the Information You Need to Know Without All the Stuff That Will Put You to Sleep

If you only have enough money to buy one book about American history, this better be that book. Whether you're a confused student, a stressed teacher or just a regular yahoo wanting to finally understand

• UPC: 53338013

Vintage Original 1978 Rolls Royce 'The Story Of The Best Car In The World' Book

• UPC: 372657498822
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 20 USD

Best Mom in History of Ever Laptop, Car, Window, Locker and Yeti Decal x2

• UPC: 173882591927
• Category: Other Decals
• Price: 4 USD

Dream Cars The Best Cars In The World Andrew Frankel Book New Sealed

• UPC: 153252668786
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 19 USD

album prestige Rolls-Royce n°1:the story of the best car in the world en 3 langu

• UPC: 312539330113
• Category: Sachbücher
• Price: 37 EUR

Rolls Royce - The story of the best car in the world booklet 1975

• UPC: 372651454105
• Category: Non Fiction
• Price: 5 GBP

THE STORY OF THE BEST CAR IN THE WORLD - ROLLS ROYCE - BERNARD MUNIER 1985

• UPC: 123840764700
• Category: Antiquarian & Collectible
• Price: 40 USD

Original 1953 Mercury Car Ad TEST THE BEST PERFORMING MERCURY IN HISTORY

• UPC: 391045286588
• Category: Mercury
• Price: 8 USD

Rolls-Royce The Story Of The Best Car In The World An Autocar Special Mead Book

• UPC: 153557894192
• Category: Non Fiction
• Price: 19 GBP

1978 Ford Fairmont Original Magazine Ad Best Selling New Car in History $3589

• UPC: 283542973942
• Category: Ford
• Price: 9 USD

Rolls-Royce The Story Of The Best Car In The World Peter Garnier Warren Allport

• UPC: 362693709494
• Category: Non Fiction
• Price: 29 GBP