The Car

Author : Bryan Appleyard
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781639362318

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The Car by Bryan Appleyard Pdf

A spirited, insightful exploration of our favorite machine and it's cultural impact on society over the past one hundred and fifty years. More than any other technology, cars have transformed American popular culture. Cars have created vast wealth as well as novel dreams of freedom and mobility. They have transformed our sense of distance and made the world infinitely more available to our eyes and our imaginations. They have inspired cinema, music and literature; they have, by their need for roads, bridges, filling stations, huge factories and global supply chains, re-engineered the world. Almost everything we now need, want, imagine or aspire to assumes the existence of cars in all their limitless power and their complex systems of meanings. This book celebrates the immense drama and beauty of the car, of the genius embodied in the Ford Model T, of the glory of the brilliant-red Mercedes Benz S-Class made by workers for Nelson Mandela on his release from prison, of Kanye West's 'chopped' Maybach, of the salvation of the Volkswagen Beetle by Major Ivan Hirst, of Elvis Presley's 100 Cadillacs, of the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost and the BMC Mini and even of that harbinger of the end—the Tesla Model S and its creator Elon Musk. As the age of the car as we know it comes to an end, Bryan Appleyard's brilliantly insightful book tells the story of the rise and fall of the incredible machine that made the modern world what it is today.

Author : Gary Paulsen
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0152058273

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The Car by Gary Paulsen Pdf

A teenager left on his own travels west in a kit car he built himself, and along the way picks up two Vietnam veterans, who take him on an eye-opening journey.

Author : Steve Rendle
Publisher : Haynes Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Automobiles
ISBN : 1844258416

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The Car Book by Steve Rendle Pdf

Owning a car is a ticket to independence and freedom for a large section of the population, but the prospect of owning a car for the first time can appear daunting. This extensively illustrated book, now available in paperback, provides a comprehensive guide to car ownership for drivers contemplating the purchase of their first car, and for motorists who would like to learn more about their car. The straightforward text, written in friendly, down-to-earth style, provides an essential source of information to help drivers to enjoy car ownership to the fullest.

Author : Todd Parr
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316506601

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The Cars and Trucks Book by Todd Parr Pdf

From bestselling and beloved author Todd Parr, a new book about all of the different ways that cars and trucks help people and have fun. Some trucks help on the farm. Some trucks help in the city. Some cars like to drive in the snow. And some cars like to drive to the beach. All cars and trucks LOVE to be on the ROAD! Todd Parr brings his trademark bright colors and bold lines to his new book about cars, trucks, and the occasional bus. In a fun collection of silly images, Todd explores all of the ways vehicles have an impact on our daily lives, while weaving in messages about positivity, the environment, and safety. Readers will laugh along with the whole four-wheeled gang!

Author : Dan Neil
Publisher : Assouline Publishing
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781614280156

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The Impossible Collection of Cars by Dan Neil Pdf

It is the dream of many to own the world’s most beautifully designed automobiles, but most often only a handful of collectors ever come close. Now, The Impossible Collection of Cars makes that dream come true, showcasing the one hundred most exceptional cars of the twentieth century in ASSOULINE's third volume in the Impossible Collection series. Each luxury automobile—from the 1909 Blitzen Benz to a 1996 McLaren F1—was chosen for its revolutionary engineering, magnificent lines, and head-turning capabilities. Assouline is pleased to announce this exquisite tome, which features cars owned by celebrities like Marlene Dietrich, Ralph Lauren, Greta Garbo, Pablo Picasso, and Elvis Presley. This Impossible Collection volume is presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate.

Author : Quentin Willson,David Selby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1999-06-01
Category : Antique and classic cars
ISBN : 0751318329

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The Ultimate Classic Car Book by Quentin Willson,David Selby Pdf

Author : Chris Van Dusen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005-05-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781101653890

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If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen Pdf

If I built a car, it'd be totally new! Here are a few of the things that I'd do. . . . Young Jack is giving an eye-opening tour of the car he'd like to build. There's a snack bar, a pool, and even a robot named Robert to act as chauffeur. With Jack's soaring imagination in the driver's seat, we're deep-sea diving one minute and flying high above traffic the next in this whimsical, tantalizing take on the car of the future. Illustrations packed with witty detail, bright colors, and chrome recall the fabulous fifties and an era of classic American automobiles. Infectious rhythm and clever invention make this wonderful read-aloud a launch pad for imaginative fun.

Author : Kingsley Dennis,John Urry
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780745658735

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After the Car by Kingsley Dennis,John Urry Pdf

It is difficult to imagine a world without the car, and yet that is exactly what Dennis and Urry set out to do in this provocative new book. They argue that the days of the car are numbered: powerful forces around the world are undermining the car system and will usher in a new transport system sometime in the next few decades. Specifically, the book examines how several major processes are shaping the future of how we travel, including: Global warming and its many global consequences Peaking of oil supplies Increased digitisation of many aspects of economic and social life Massive global population increases The authors look at changes in technology, policy, economy and society, and make a convincing argument for a future where, by necessity, the present car system will be re-designed and re-engineered. Yet the book also suggests that there are some hugely bleak dilemmas facing the twenty first century. The authors lay out what they consider to be possible 'post-car' future scenarios. These they describe as 'local sustainability', 'regional warlordism' and 'digital networks of control'. After The Car will be of great interest to planners, policy makers, social scientists, futurologists, those working in industry, as well as general readers. Some have described the 20th Century as the century of the car. Now that century has come to a close – and things are about to change.

Author : Jack Gillis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0972746005

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The Car Book 2003 by Jack Gillis Pdf

Author : Nosy Crow
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781536221992

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Where's the Car? by Nosy Crow Pdf

Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of vehicles that include a train, a plane, a boat, and a car all hiding behind bright felt flaps. With a mirror on the final page, this is the perfect book to share with very little ones.

Author : Craig Smith
Publisher : No Starch Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781593277703

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The Car Hacker's Handbook by Craig Smith Pdf

Modern cars are more computerized than ever. Infotainment and navigation systems, Wi-Fi, automatic software updates, and other innovations aim to make driving more convenient. But vehicle technologies haven’t kept pace with today’s more hostile security environment, leaving millions vulnerable to attack. The Car Hacker’s Handbook will give you a deeper understanding of the computer systems and embedded software in modern vehicles. It begins by examining vulnerabilities and providing detailed explanations of communications over the CAN bus and between devices and systems. Then, once you have an understanding of a vehicle’s communication network, you’ll learn how to intercept data and perform specific hacks to track vehicles, unlock doors, glitch engines, flood communication, and more. With a focus on low-cost, open source hacking tools such as Metasploit, Wireshark, Kayak, can-utils, and ChipWhisperer, The Car Hacker’s Handbook will show you how to: –Build an accurate threat model for your vehicle –Reverse engineer the CAN bus to fake engine signals –Exploit vulnerabilities in diagnostic and data-logging systems –Hack the ECU and other firmware and embedded systems –Feed exploits through infotainment and vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems –Override factory settings with performance-tuning techniques –Build physical and virtual test benches to try out exploits safely If you’re curious about automotive security and have the urge to hack a two-ton computer, make The Car Hacker’s Handbook your first stop.

Author : Theodore Weesner
Publisher : House of Stratus
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781938231025

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The Car Thief by Theodore Weesner Pdf

Alex steals another car and doesn’t know why. His father grinds out the night shift, looking forward to booze at the end. Alex fills his day juggling cheap thrills and depression, whilst needing the admiration of a particular girl in order to get by. Alex and his father face the realities of estrangement, incarceration, and even violence.

Author : Lynn Gordon
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781452104003

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52 Series: Fun Things to Do in the Car by Lynn Gordon Pdf

Kiss the roadtrip blues good-bye with the revised version of this best-selling activity deck featuring updated text throughout as well as a variety of new activities. From engaging games to creative art activities to mind-bending puzzles, this deck will make getting there all the fun.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781452182414

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Crinkle, Crinkle, Little Car by Anonim Pdf

Sing along with this bedtime favorite set to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star! A noisy little car zooms through the night sky, waking the stars and moon. Will this mischievous traveler ever quiet down for bedtime? This playful twist on a classic nursery song is a goodnight favorite that's sure to soothe even the most wide-awake little ones to a peaceful—and quiet!—bedtime. BEDTIME SING-ALONG: This familiar, soothing song with a funny twist makes for a great read-aloud or sing-along at bedtime and beyond. SETTLE INTO SLEEP: With a gentle goodnight ending that shows that even the noisiest little car is eventually ready to rest, this book will soothe reluctant sleepers at bedtime. CELEBRATED AUTHOR: Jay Fleck, the illustrator of the Tiny T. Rex series, has created another irresistible character that families are sure to fall in love with! Perfect for: • Parents and family friends • Gift-givers • Parents of infants and toddlers • Parents of children interested in cars • Fans of sing-along books • Anyone looking for a sweet and simple bedtime story

Author : Steve Setford
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-02
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781405361750

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The Car Book by Steve Setford Pdf

The definitive visual history of the automobile The Car Book stylishly shows you everything you might want to know about the history of the automobile. With stunning visual images and over 2,000 cars featured, the evolution of the car is tracked from decade to decade and across international borders, from India�s Ambassador to Italy�s Alfa Romeo. Ever wondered how Porsche and Chevrolet became household names? Discover the stories behind the men and the machines that created the most famous marques and take a virtual tour of the anatomy of iconic cars from each era. If you love cars, then you�ll love this � The Car Book is simply a must-have title for all car enthusiasts.