Machine Rebel

Author : Marc Cranswick
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-22
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780786485703

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The Cars of American Motors by Marc Cranswick Pdf

Though American Motors never approached the size of Detroit's Big Three, it produced a long series of successful cars that were distinctive, often innovative and in many cases influential. This history examines AMC's cars from the company's formation in 1954 through its absorption by Chrysler in 1987. The Gremlin, Pacer and Eagle vehicles are examined in detail, as are the AMC custom cars of George Barris and Carl Green. The text details AMC's 1980s involvement with the French firm Renault and the design legacy of that joint venture, which includes the Hummer. The evolution of Jeep is covered from the 1960s through the 2000s. Features include some 225 photographs; a listing of AMC / Rambler clubs, organizations and business entities, with contact details; tables of detailed specifications and performance data; data on technical devices, trim packages and all model variations; a comprehensive account of AMC / Rambler appearances in film, television and cartoons.

Author : Mark Fletcher,Richard Truesdell
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780760366790

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1970 Maximum Muscle by Mark Fletcher,Richard Truesdell Pdf

In 1970, the American muscle car was as fast and outrageous as it would ever get. But the end was nigh, and 1970 Maximum Muscle dives head-first into the storm before the calm. Wherever you mark the beginning of the muscle car era—Oldsmobile’s 1949 Rocket 88, Chrysler’s 1951 FirePower engines, the 1964 Pontiac GTO—one thing is certain: in 1970, the era that had witnessed a parade of gloriously powerful, stylish, and brawny cars apt to make the hearts of even the most dispassionate squares go pitter-patter was sucking fumes. Gasoline shortages, skyrocketing fuel prices, insurance-industry bean counters, rising ecological concerns, and new, more fuel-efficient imports all conspired to consign the American muscle car to an ugly and unseemly denouement. Yet 1970 saw the actual zenith of the cars themselves, the year manufacturers pulled out all the stops and produced the most powerful and stunning machines the automotive world had ever seen. 1970 Maximum Muscle not only explores the factors that led to the decline of the most exciting era in the American automotive industry, it details some of the new models and model options that arguably made 1970 the climax of the muscle car era from engineering, styling, and cultural standpoints. As the war among GM, Ford, Chrysler, and AMC played out at dealerships, dragstrips, and drive-ins, ready-and-willing gearheads drove off dealer lots in potent behemoths like the Buick GSX, Oldsmobile 4-4-2, and Ford Torino Cobra. Muscle car stalwarts like the SS Chevelle, Pontiac GTO, and Plymouth ’Cuda became available with optional LS-6, Stage 1, and Hemi engines, respectively. Manufacturers ratcheted up the advertising hyperbole at the same time, offering performance packages with names like “Six-Pack,” “Ram Air,” and “Cobra Jet,” while spoilers, scoops, hood tachometers, and decal packages were de rigueur. Meanwhile, on the popular SCCA Trans Am circuit, top drivers campaigned more nimble muscle off-the-rack cars like the Camaro Z/28 and Boss 302 Mustang. 1970 Maximum Muscle is an entertaining and rollicking look at the muscle car's peak year!

Author : Diego Rosenberg
Publisher : CarTech Inc
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781613252031

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Selling the American Muscle Car by Diego Rosenberg Pdf

As the muscle car wars developed in the early 1960s, auto manufacturers scrambled to find catchy marketing campaigns to entice the buying public into their dealerships. General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, with all their divisions, as well as AMC and Studebaker, inevitably sank billions of dollars into one-upmanship in an effort to vie for the consumer's last dollar. Automotive writer Diego Rosenberg examines the tactics and components used by manufacturers in waging war against one another in the muscle car era. Manufacturers poured millions into racing programs, operating under the principle of "Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday." Cars were given catchy nicknames, such as The GTO Judge, Plymouth Roadrunner, Cobra, and Dodge Super Bee. Entire manufacturer lines were given catchy marketing campaigns, such as Dodge's Scat Pack, AMC's Go Package, and Ford's Total Performance. From racing to commercials to print ads, from dealer showrooms to national auto shows, each manufacturer had its own approach in vying for the buyer's attention, and gimmicks and tactics ranged from comical to dead serious. Selling the American Muscle Car: Marketing Detroit Iron in the 60s and 70s takes you back to an era when options were plentiful and performance was cheap. You will relive or be introduced to some of the cleverest marketing campaigns created during a time when America was changing every day.

Author : Marc Cranswick
Publisher : Veloce
Page : 685 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781787117655

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The Legend of American Motors by Marc Cranswick Pdf

American Motors was the little company that made a big impact. Maker of the Rambler family car, the Kenosha-based AMC offered an antidote to the excess of Detroit’s Big 3. But when America decided it wanted sporty, rather than econocars, AMC got groovy with the Javelin, AMX, Scrambler and Rebel Machine. American Motors was a proven performer in showrooms and on the track, with success in drag and road course racing. However, through it all came solid Rambler value, and a different approach from Detroit. An accent on consumer protection, along with brand label special editions. And when it came to blue sky thinking, AMC surpassed all with the Gremlin and Pacer small cars. Off road, Kenosha truly made Jeep ‘The One & Only,’ popularizing the brand and making it the sales success it is today. Beyond that, AMC created America’s first crossover, the Eagle. It all proved that America’s smallest ... was its biggest surprise!

Author : James Canton
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780306822872

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Future Smart by James Canton Pdf

Game-changing trends are coming in business, technology, workforce, economy, security, and environment. Climate change, energy demand, and population growth will redefine global risk and power. Exponential new technologies will emerge in digital money, mobile commerce, and big data. An explosive new middle class of over one billion consumers will enter the marketplace. Every nation, job, business, and person will be transformed. To thrive in this future you have to become predictive, adaptive, and agile—to become Future Smart. Dr. James Canton, a renowned global futurist and visionary business advisor, illuminates the pivotal forces and global power shifts that everyone must understand today to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape: Regenerative medicine will extend our lifetimes and rebuild our bodies Robots and drones will drive our cars, teach our kids, and fight our wars Smart machines will design, manage, and service 40% of all global businesses—energy, commerce, finance, and manufacturing—without humans Digital consumers who live always connected will challenge every business to change its strategy Climate change wars will redefine security and resources Most of us are not prepared to meet the challenges the future will bring, but these changes are coming fast. Armed with knowledge, those who are Future Smart can take action to reinvent themselves, their businesses, and their world.

Author : Sandord D. Horwitt
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1992-03-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780679734185

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Let Them Call Me Rebel by Sandord D. Horwitt Pdf

In the course of his flamboyant career as an all-purpose activist, Saul Alinsky went from organizing working-class ethnics in one of Chicago’s most blighted neighborhoods to mapping out strategies for the civil rights and antiwar movements of the 1960s. He enlisted allies—from Catholic clergymen to labor unionists and black activists, in battles waged against opponents from slumlords to the Eastman Kodak corporation. The range of Alinsky’s activities, the intensity of his beliefs, and his exhilarating mixture of crudeness and calculation almost vibrate off the pages of this passionate and inspiring biography. This is an important account of a complex and idiosyncratic urban populist who insisted that power was the keystone of social change. Horwitt . . . produce[s] a comprehensive appraisal of Alinksy’s colorful confrontational tactics; as a community organizer and his influence on a succeeding generation of social activists . . . An insightful and well-written study.”—Library Journal

Author : James H. G. Chapple
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : EAN:4064066365899

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A Rebel's Vision Splendid by James H. G. Chapple Pdf

A Rebel's Vision Splendid by James H. G. Chapple is a captivating historical novel that chronicles the life of a young rebel during a time of political upheaval. Chapple's vivid prose and meticulous research bring to life the sights, sounds, and struggles of the era, immersing readers in a rich tapestry of revolution, love, and personal growth. Through the eyes of the protagonist, we witness the clash of ideologies, the power of conviction, and the enduring human desire for freedom. A Rebel's Vision Splendid is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of identity, loyalty, and the pursuit of a better world.

Author : Allen Kuzara
Publisher : Smashwords
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780463068137

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Rebel's Gambit (Sim-Verse: Book 2) by Allen Kuzara Pdf

Astro-miner Taven Smith has a secret. It’s in his DNA, an unsolicited gift from a woman with green eyes. Meyer Corp wants it. Murderous machines want it. Taven doesn’t. But it’s his only chance to find answers, set things right, and survive. Unwittingly tossed into yet another mind-bending odyssey, Taven must race to find Cat before his relentless assailants find him. Follow him further down the rabbit hole in Book 2 of the Sim-Verse saga. The truth can only be known by the willing.

Author : Allen Kuzara
Publisher : Smashwords
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1901
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780463174043

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Rebel's Rule (Sim-Verse: Book 3) by Allen Kuzara Pdf

Befriended. Betrayed. Bestowed with unbelievable power. Taven tries to forget his harrowing experience in Meta at the hands of Cat. But when simulations everywhere start inexplicably disappearing, Taven must uncover his nemesis’s ultimate plot to rule the Sim-Verse. Only he can stop her, but to stand a chance, Taven must find a way to unlock the rest of his Gatekeeper abilities. What will it cost him, and can he do it before Cat destroys his world? Find out in this exciting third installment of the Sim-Verse saga.

Author : DJ Waldow,Jason Falls
Publisher : Que Publishing
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780133048148

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The Rebel's Guide to Email Marketing by DJ Waldow,Jason Falls Pdf

A No-Nonsense, Take-No-Prisoners Plan for Earning Positive Return on Your Email Marketing! “They” say email is dead. Baloney! 94% of Americans use email. Passionate social networkers use email more, not less. Mobile email is huge. Email offers marketers more opportunities than ever...opportunities to guide customers from consideration and trial to repeat purchase, loyalty, even advocacy! But email has changed. Email users have changed. To get breakthrough results, you must break the rules! Whether you’re B2B or B2C, Fortune 500 or startup, this is a complete no-nonsense plan for transforming your email marketing. Discover radically better ways to handle every facet of your campaign: lists, From names, Subject lines, calls to action, social network integration...everything! Learn how to Discover which email marketing “rules” are obsolete--and when to break the rest Optimize every component of your message and campaign Drive list growth that translates directly into the top line Encourage opt-in by systematically simplifying signup Bring real humor and creativity back into your email Write a great main call to action--and great secondary and tertiary calls, too Take full advantage of tools ranging from QR codes to texting to grow your email list Make better technical decisions about prechecked opt-in boxes and other attributes Know when to deliberately introduce “imperfections” into your emails Use email marketing and social media to power each other Prepare for the short- and long-term futures of email marketing

Author : Aron Lewes
Publisher : Aron Lewes
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Machine Rebel by Aron Lewes Pdf

Kira is a teenage artificial intelligence, content to live with her father in a partially ruined world. The first conflict between robots and humans happened years ago, turning much of the United States into an uninhabitable wasteland. Tensions are on the rise once again, and all robots—including Kira—are ripped from their homes. She's forced to participate in a reality show called Project Demolition, where robots are pitted against each other in a series of brutal death matches. Told primarily from Kira's perspective, Machine Rebel is a young adult dystopian fantasy full of unexpected twists, romance, and adventure.

Author : Craig A. Warren
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780817318482

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The Rebel Yell by Craig A. Warren Pdf

The first comprehensive history of the fabled Confederate battle cry from its origins and myths through its use in American popular culture No aspect of Civil War military lore has received less scholarly attention than the battle cry of the Southern soldier. In The Rebel Yell, Craig A. Warren brings together soldiers' memoirs, little-known articles, and recordings to create a fascinating and exhaustive exploration of the facts and myths about the “Southern screech.” Through close readings of numerous accounts, Warren demonstrates that the Rebel yell was not a single, unchanging call, but rather it varied from place to place, evolved over time, and expressed nuanced shades of emotion. A multifunctional act, the flexible Rebel yell was immediately recognizable to friends and foes but acquired new forms and purposes as the epic struggle wore on. A Confederate regiment might deliver the yell in harrowing unison to taunt Union troops across the empty spaces of a battlefield. At other times, individual soldiers would call out solo or in call-and-response fashion to communicate with or secure the perimeters of their camps. The Rebel yell could embody unity and valor, but could also become the voice of racism and hatred. Perhaps most surprising, The Rebel Yell reveals that from Reconstruction through the first half of the twentieth century, the Rebel yell—even more than the Confederate battle flag—served as the most prominent and potent symbol of white Southern defiance of Federal authority. With regard to the late-twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, Warren shows that the yell has served the needs of people the world over: soldiers and civilians, politicians and musicians, re-enactors and humorists, artists and businessmen. Warren dismantles popular assumptions about the Rebel yell as well as the notion that the yell was ever “lost to history.” Both scholarly and accessible, The Rebel Yell contributes to our knowledge of Civil War history and public memory. It shows the centrality of voice and sound to any reckoning of Southern culture.

Author : John-Stewart Gordon
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789004437876

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Smart Technologies and Fundamental Rights by John-Stewart Gordon Pdf

The present volume, Smart Technologies and Fundamental Rights, contains fourteen outstanding and challenging articles concerning fundamental rights and Artificial Intelligence at the intersection of law, ethics and smart technologies.

Author : J. “Kelly” Flory, Jr.
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 945 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11-24
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780786452002

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American Cars, 1960-1972 by J. “Kelly” Flory, Jr. Pdf

The automotive industry underwent great change in the 1960s and the early 1970s. The continuing trend toward market consolidation, the proliferation of sizes and nameplates, and the "need for speed" characterized this period, loosely labeled as the muscle car era. This is an exhaustive reference work to American made cars of model years 1960-1972. Organized by year (and summarizing the market annually), it provides a yearly update on each make's status and production figures, then details all models offered for that year. Model listings include available body styles, base prices, engine and transmission choices, power ratings, standard equipment, major options and their prices, curb weight and dimensions (interior and exterior), paint color choices, changes from the previous year's model, and sales figures. Also given are assembly plant locations and historical overviews of each model nameplate. The book is profusely illustrated with 1,018 photographs.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1172 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1937
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : UCAL:B2861867

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Review of Current Military Literature by Anonim Pdf