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This book is a companion to the hugely popular Lorries of Arabia: ERF NGC, published in 2015. The first book made tribute to ERF's world-class long-hauler, focusing in particular on the Middle-East examples, and to those who drove them. It was acclaimed for its "evocative photographs" and Robert's "passionate" and descriptive style of writing and Truck and Driver called it "essential reading for the many enthusiasts of this golden chapter in haulage...
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In 1986 professional writer Robert Hutchison became a passenger on a 10,000-mile trip through fourteen countries in a Scania 111. He was sampling the life of the long-haul trucker. The truckers' world was one of long days and nights on the road away from their families, hair-raising tales of accidents and the extreme danger created by murderous driving. He grew to understand why truckers put up with the life - not just for the money and the excitement,...
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Traditional Scottish liveries have long featured combinations of tartans, thistles, stags, piper and monograms on a strong background colour. Bonnie Scottish Trucks brings together 231 high quality photos of trucks operated by past and present Scottish companies, small firms and owner drivers who have used their vehicles as a means of attracting the eye of potential customers and as a matter of pride in the presentation of their business. To emphasize...
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This book is a tribute to ERF's world-class long-hauler, especially the Middle East examples, and to those who drove them. What did the ERF NGCs look like? How well did they perform? Where did they venture? What were they like to drive and to live in? And where did they stand in ERF's contribution to Britain's place in the history of the TIR-trail? Left-hand drive ERFs were, perhaps, one of the more beguiling elements in the exotic pageantry of 1970s...
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"Ice cream shop owner Bronwyn Crewse is in for two scoops of murder in this charming mystery from Abby Collette. Chagrin Falls, Ohio, is gorgeous in the spring, and Bronwyn Crewse, owner of Crewse Creamery, knows just how to welcome the rising temperature. At the annual Memorial Day Weekend Blossom Time Festival, residents will get a chance to ride hot-air balloons and carnival attractions, crown a new Blossom Time Queen, and eat delicious frozen...
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Fender and and his owner, Dan, live near the sea. After joining friends for a big beach clean-up, they find an injured baby seal and rush to the rescue.
This is the second in the Landy and Friends series of eight books which are based on the loveable,
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Cars are an integral part of every family. In fact it is one of the most important part of our lives as without a car it would be very inconvenient to even commute from place to place.The downside of this is the car with all its comforts and convenience will not run on its own. We need to feed it with gas on a regular basis. Car fuel therefore is also a very big chunk in the household budget.With the rising fuel prices, it is therefore very important...
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Ace is ready to race her new car!
Ace has built her very own car and is getting ready to race! After oiling the wheels and kicking the tires, Ace sets out to win. But when, a missing part and a rut in the middle of the track threaten to keep her in last place, Ace has to think fast to finish strong, and come out on top!
With Larry Dane Brimner's simple text and Kaylani Juanita's full-color artwork on every page, this fast-paced, action-packed book...
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Sometimes you have to stand out to find out where you fit in...
Little Purple Tractor has never felt at home on the farm where he lives with his parents. He doesn't look like the other trucks and tractors, and he doesn't seem to work like they do either. Often, he wonders if there is another place somewhere outside the farm where he can find out what he is really capable of.
One day, old and wise Brown Truck tells him about an exciting place in...
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Odysseus along with the most famous hero monster trucks gather in the city of Troy to take part in an epic competition. The event includes racing, tug-of-war, and car crushing events. Odysseus will face fierce competition from the likes of Cyclopes and Achilles, but only one can win. With short, action-packed chapters and high-powered art, the ThunderTrucks will have motorheads and mythology fans alike shifting their reading habits into high gear....
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Hercules and Theseus are trying to earn bragging rights of who is the best hero truck of all time. So they challenge each other to a race through the Underworld, the most dangerous place in the world. The obstacles and challenges they face are extra tough, and returning to Trolympia in one piece might be more important than winning. The ThunderTrucks early chapter book series has short chapters, bright art, additional Greek myth information, a glossary,...
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Jason is ready to win the famous golden fenders, but it's not going to be easy. He has to take on the likes of Perseus and The Hydra in a freestyle event. While he is doing wheelies and donuts, one evil official is trying to make sure Jason gets crushed by his completion. ThunderTrucks combines Greek mythology and monster trucks, using action-packed text in the early chapter book format to keep young readers racing to finish. A glossary, author and...
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Follow the legendary HERCULES monster truck through the ultimate obstacle course! Will he overcome the twelve tremendous feats, or will they them leave exhausted? With short, action-packed chapters and high-powered art, the ThunderTrucks will have little motorheads and mythology fans alike shifting their reading habits into high gear.
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Atlanta is the fastest truck in the world, and she it out to prove it. It's not going to be easy with every hero and monster truck challenging her for the title. And with each race she wins, her challengers get more devious in their attempts to stop her. Mixing Greek myths and monster trucks makes the ThunderTrucks early chapter books perfect for young readers. A glossary, author and illustrator bios, and additional Greek myth information add to the...
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