Dining on the Shore Line Route
Monday, February 15th, 2010
History and recipes of New Haven Railroad’s fabulous dining car department from its earliest years until 1969.
Car Shopping Made Easy
Friday, February 5th, 2010
A writer for Money magazine shows prospective car-buyers how to calculate the true value of a chosen vehicle, sorts out the pluses and minuses of leasing, explains how to negotiate with dealers, and much more, in an updated handbook that incorporates the latest information on Internet shopping. Original.
Insiders Guide to Buying a New or Used Car
Friday, January 29th, 2010
Current information on how to get the best deals on trade-ins, new car prices, special options and financing and how to buy a car on the Web.
What Car Dealers Won’t Tell You
Monday, January 25th, 2010
Be Smart, Be Preparedaand Be the Winner in the Car-Buying Game
Buying a car? Afraid youall get ripped off? Bob Elliston, President of Automotive Consumer Information Service, Inc., gives you the insider tips you need to get the best caraand the best deal
Elliston walks the reader through each stage of buying a car and includes valuable information on:
Using the psychology of the car dealer to negotiate a great deal
Deciding between buying or leasing, new or used, foreign or American
Shopping at auto auctions
Figuring out what to payabefore entering the dealership
How to use the Internet to your best advantagafrom research to online buying services
With checklists, tables, and work sheets not found anywhere else, “What Car Dealers Wonat Tell You” levels the playing field and takes the uncertainty out of buying a car.
New Directions in Race Car Aerodynamics
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Race Car Aerodynamics is the first book to summarize the secrets of the rapidly developing field of high-speed vehicle design. Over the past 15 years, author Joseph Katz has been involved with aerodynamic development in the most competitive areas of motorsport today. From Formula One, to Indy Car, Drag and Sedan Racing, this book provides clear explanations for both engineers who want to improve their design skills, and enthusiasts who want to understand how their favorite cars go fast.
How to Save $$$ Buying a New Car
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
| Acknowledgments | iii | |
| About the Author | iv | |
| Contents | v | |
| Preface | vii | |
| Chapter 1 | Planning the Purchase | 1 |
| Chapter 2 | Selecting the Vehicle | 3 |
| Chapter 3 | Finance & Insurance | 8 |
| Chapter 4 | Shopping for the Best Deal | 13 |
| Chapter 5 | The Purchase | 18 |
| Chapter 6 | Leasing | 21 |
| Chapter 7 | Inside the Dealership | 24 |
| Chapter 8 | Epilogue | 31 |
| Chapter 9 | How to Use the Following Charts | 33 |
| Finance Charts | 35 |
Mr. Frumble’s New Cars
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
LOOK OUT, EVERYONE!
Mr. Frumble’s pickle car has been in Mr. Fixit’s shop for repairs, but when it’s time to leave, the confused pig drives off in Roger Rhino’s bulldozer by mistake. Oh no! What could be worse than Mr. Frumble behind the wheel of a bulldozer? You’ll never guess!
Miss Spider’s New Car
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Miss Spider and her husband Holley want a new car but can’t decide which one to buy. They look at many different types, including a spirally Escargot, the flexo-flea spring hop-mobile, and the turbo-bumble hot rod. Which car would make the perfect vehicle for this sporty spider couple? Oil paintings accompany the rhyming text.
Southwest Camping Destinations
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Bryce Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, the Grand Canyon, and Mesa Verde are some of the 100 beautiful camping destinations detailed in this indispensable resource, which contains all the information needed to turn a hotel-less trip into a scenic and stress-free adventure. Part sightseeing guide, part campground directory, this guide contains more than 600 entries on where to camp in quaint Mexican seaside towns, the arid California desert, and Utah’s canyon country. Updated, detailed maps clearly show private, state, federal, and desert boondocking campsites as well as nearby vacation and tourist-oriented attractions and exact routes for drivers of large RVs. With a plethora of fascinating Native American sites and desert habitats, the Southwest is a great vacation destination for families with children–and perfect for those looking to escape to a warmer climate for the winter.
