Motorcycle Touring

Long Way Down
by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman

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Following the phenomenal success of Long Way Round, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are back with a brand new adventure - this time riding the Long Way Down. From the northern most point of Scotland at John O'Groats to the Southern Most tip of Africa... (read more)
 
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General

Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says about Us)
by Tom Vanderbilt

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Would you be surprised that road rage has beneficial social effects? Or that you can gauge a nation's driving behavior by its levels of corruption? Or that traffic reporters can tell where a storm is heading by looking at traffic patterns? These are only... (read more)
 
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Motorcycles

Hell's Angels (96 Edition)
by Hunter S. Thompson

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"California, Labor Day weekend . . . early, with ocean fog still in the streets, outlaw motorcyclists wearing chains, shades and greasy Levis roll out from damp garages, all-night diners and cast-off one-night pads in Frisco, Hollywood, Berdoo and East... (read more)
 
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Design

Motorcycle Handling and Chassis Design: The Art and Science
by Tony Foale

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Unlike their car driving counterparts, a large proportion of motorcycle enthusiasts share an intense interest in how their vehicles work and how to get the best from them. Motorcycle Handling and Chassis Design gives a thorough explanation of the... (read more)
 
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Motorcycle Buying

Vespa
by Davide Mazzanti

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From "Roman Holiday to "Quadrophenia, the Vespa scooter has long been a symbol of youthful independence as well as one of the most recognizable pop culture icons of the 20th century. Immortalized as a design classic, the ever-growing ranks of Vespa... (read more)
 
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Pictorial

Googie Redux
by Alan Hess

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Ignored, ridiculed, and disrespected, "Googie"-style architecture has become a neglected and mistreated relic. As an icon of mid-century progress and a representation of modernity and whimsy, it deserves to be appreciated. A gem published in 1985, now... (read more)
 
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Repair and Maintenance

50 Awesome Auto Projects for the Evil Genius (Evil Genius)
by Gavin Dj Harper

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TURBO CHARGED, SLIGHTLY WICKED FUN! Imagine your classic car, truck, or hot rod with electric doors and windows, a built-in computer and GPS, voice control, automatic wipers and headlights, and electronic security -- just a few of the 50 exciting... (read more)
 
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Trucks and Buses

Some Turtles Have Nice Shells
by Roger Beck

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A book on handmade housetrucks and housebuses. This soft cover book is a collection of over 390 exterior and interior photographs, with descriptions and comments by this Oregon author. Includes construction sections showing the building of a housetruck... (read more)
 
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Motorcycles Biography

Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World
by Ewan Mcgregor

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It started as a daydream. Poring over a map of the world at home one quiet Saturday afternoon, Ewan McGregor -- acclaimed actor and self-confessed bike nut -- noticed that it was possible to ride all the way round the world, with just one short hop... (read more)
 
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  1. Long Way Down by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman
  2. Race to Dakar by Charlie Boorman
  3. Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says about Us) by Tom Vanderbilt
  4. The Motorcycle Diaries (Movie Tie-In) by Ernesto Che Guevara
  5. Hell's Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga by Hunter S Thompson
  6. Crap Cars by Richard Porter
  7. Transit Maps of the World by Mark Ovenden
  8. Motorcycle Journeys Through the Pacific Northwest by Bruce Hansen
  9. Motorcycle Handling and Chassis Design: The Art and Science by Tony Foale
  10. Bicycling Science 3RD Edition by David Gordon Wilson

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Wheels for the World: Henry Ford, His Company, and a Century of Progress Wheels for the World: Henry Ford, His Company, and a Century of Progress
by Douglas Brinkley

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In this monumental work, one of our finest historians reveals the riveting details of Ford Motor Company's epic achievements, from the outlandish success of the Model T and V-8 to the glory days of the Thunderbird, Mustang, and Taurus. Brilliant... (read more)
 
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Used Books

How to Fabricate Damn Near Anything (Monster Garage) How to Fabricate Damn Near Anything (Monster Garage)
by Ken Vose

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This fourth book in Motorbooks Monster Garage vehicle customization series takes readers through the basics of making parts from metal, plastic, or composites. When building custom cars or motorcycles, fabricating parts is a necessary part of the process.... (read more)
 
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Green and Alternative

Zoom: The Global Race to Fuel the Car of the Future
by Vijay Vaitheeswaran

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Zoom goes zero to sixty in nothing flat. It's an exciting ride into the future of the world's favorite physical object, the automobile. -Gregg Easterbrook, author of THE PROGRESS PARADOX Zoom offers a new way to think about cars and energy that's key to... (read more)
 
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Buying and Selling Guides

Used Car Buying Guide 2008 (Consumer Reports Used Car Buying Guide)
by Consumer Reports

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Buying a used car is a greater risk than buying a new one, but can also be the best automotive deal around. The 2008 edition of Used Car Buying Guide will help anyone in the market get the best price – and minimize risk – when buying... (read more)
 
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History and Biography

High and Mighty: The Dangerous Rise of the SUV
by Keith Bradsher

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The longtime Detroit bureau chief for The New York Times lays bare the dangers posed by the most popular type of American family car: the sport utility vehicle. With a new epilogue by the author. SUVs have taken over America's roads. Ad campaigns... (read more)
 
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Motorcycle Repair

Bike, Scooter, and Chopper Projects for the Evil Genius
by Brad Graham and Kathy McGowan

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CREATE RADICAL NEW RIDESWITH THESE OUTLANDISH PROJECTS! Want to take your evil talents on the road? Bike, Scooter, and Chopper Projects for the Evil Genius has everything you need to morph your old, unwanted wheels into fabulous, fully functional... (read more)
 
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Racing

Driving With the Devil (06 Edition)
by Thompson

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Offering an fascinating look at the well-hidden historical connection between whiskey running and stock-car racing, Thompson reveals the dramatic, untold story of Southern moonshiners, their Ford V-8s, and the creation of NASCAR.... (read more)
 
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Oversized Racing Books

Ferrari Formula 1
by Hartmut Lehbrink

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Ferrari and Formula 1 rate two words synonymous with victory and excellence. Winner of 9 world drivers championships since 1950. This book deals with the sports cars, racing cars and Formula 1's of Ferrari. Breathtakingly brilliant photographs. Full... (read more)
 
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