Plow through the history of tractors, its heroes, villians and major breakthroughs, and discover technical tidbits from the world of modern -- and not so modern -- machinery.  Includes practical advice for...

This book examines the history and legend surrounding what have become three of the most beloved years in Chevrolet’s history. Anthony Young’s technical and design history is illustrated by 175 images including black...

A companion volume to "The Classic Western American Railroad Routes".  Following the successful and innovative format of the western routes volume, this book traces the development, history and routes of the major...

The farm tractor brought the Industrial Revolution to the farm. It lifted the burden from the horse power to horsepower and brought mechanized power into the hands of all farmers. This book...

Through more than 250 stunning color photographs from the world's best-selling tractor author and photographer, this book traces the evolution of the tractors that pulled America's farmers into the 20th century. Leffingwell...

Peterbilt bears a pedigree as long as the roads the trucks travel. The legend traces back to the 1915 Fageol truck line with the first hauler to wear the Peterbilt badge rolling...

Mike Mueller tells the complete history of these light trucks in an engaging text filled with facts, legends, and lore. Over 100 color and 100 historical black and white images complement the text....

In 1869 the east and west coasts of the USA were at last linked by rail, launching what is now known as the “golden age of the railroad.” Within twenty years several...

This illustrated encyclopedia is packed with interesting facts and follows the history of the famous Harley Davidson company and the development of its famous bikes, which have earned a special place in...

This book captures the spirit of the post World War II America and the era of tail fins, big chrome, and glitzy trim created by Detroit automotive stylists. Here is the complete story...

Fire equipment goes by many names throughout the world, the most common being fire engine, appliance or apparatus. This book takes a look at how the need for extinguishing fires...

For 40 years, Pontiac's Firebird and Trans Am have delivered pure performance and captivating style. Inside Firebird and Trans Am, the power of Pontiac practically jumps off the pages as more than...

Don’t let the size of the books fool you.  They many be small but they are packed full of information along with beautiful color photographs.  The indispensable reference is a handy, thorough...

Don’t let the size of the books fool you.  They many be small but they are packed full of information along with beautiful color photographs.  The indispensable reference is a handy, thorough...

This book provides a glorious illustrated history of American railroads examining the chronology, the companies, the locomotives and preservation.  ...

This book does not pretend to be a comprehensive account of each of the scenic railroads in the United States; rather it provides a potted history of many of the most significant. ...

This book is a celebration of everything that is great about the American automobile.  From the turn of the twentieth century through to the present day, the book traces the development of...

Combines three Enthusiast Color Series titles-Classic Harley-Davidson (1903-1941), Harley-Davidson Customs, and Harley-Davidson Motorcycles-in one value-priced book. ...

“Gentleman start your engines.” Take a high octane tour through the evolution of this legendary engine. Robert Genat’s vivid photographs bring these engines and the cars that housed them racing to life. Chock full of...

Filled with magnificent photos of the greatest Hemi-powered cars ever built, this is the story of an engine whose name has become synonymous with victory....

With over 400 high quality maps, plans, and photographs this book brings the subject to life, revealing all aspects of rail transportation and technology. It maps the spread of the networks across...

With over 400 high quality maps, plans, and photographs this book brings the subject to life, revealing all aspects of rail transportation and technology. It maps the spread of the networks across...

This illustrated history of steam trains makes a great gift item for train enthusiasts and railroad historians. It covers steam locomotives from its origins, its expansion through to its eventual obsoletion. It also includes...

This volume tells the story of one of the true American epics, the rise of the automobile industry.  Decade by decade, this book discusses 250 milestone models that exemplify the ebb and...

Since the days of Henry Ford's Model T, American cars have dominated not only the market but also the imagination and desires of millions of people throughout the world.  Dedicated to the...

German cars are synonymous with quality and prestige.  A strong claim can be made that automobile transportation was primarily invented in Germany, which today is still home to some of the most...

This volume covers more than 150 years of Italian automobile history.  Above all it is a history of men whose creativity, hard work, inspiration, skill and tenacity gave rise to this revolutionary...

In these pages, rail enthusiast Brian Solomon describes in detail the development of the locomotive, from the early steam designs to the latest in modern high-speed trains. The informative text explains all...

This is a comprehensive guide to cold war military aircrafts featuring 121 of the greatest military aircraft in service between 1945 and 1985.  ...

The book examines how the demands of commerce spurred General Electric and General Motors' Electro-Motive Division to develop 25 remarkable locomotives capable of ever-greater speeds and tractive effort. Fabulous photographs from Solomon's...

This is the story, from the prototypes of the sixties, seventies and eighties to the present day.  Illustrated throughout in full color....

This is a complete retrospective, from the postwar fixation on style and speed that spawned the Ford Mustang, to the completely new model waiting just around the corner.  Covering every car, including...

As in Europe, the first railroads in the U.S.A. grew up to serve industry in the years before the arrival of public railroads. The generally first accepted public railroad in the U.S.A....

Beautifully illustrated with 100 paintings, photographs and charts, this book contains the fascinating and tragic stories behind the 20 most famous and significant shipwrecks in history...

Sports Car Icons combines the three foremost marques in the sports car category, Jaguar, Ferrari, and Porsche, in one value priced book. John Heilig's Jaguar includes the rare prewar models and the...

Stories by well known and respected Corvette historians and celebrities, automotive journalists, authors, and others with a tale to share are complemented by fabulous period artwork and current photographs for a nostalgic...

This book pays homage to farm life, farm families, and to the classic farm tractor.  Part family farm nostalgia, part reminiscences about faithful old tractors, this book is chock full of endearing...

There have been so many amazing discoveries and inventions in the history of mankind that one would be hard put to place them in order of importance. Many have revolutionized the...

In these pages you will find exotic supercars from the likes of Ferrari and Bentley, limousines only the super rich can afford and an SUV that protects its occupants from the blast...

The Corvette has long been regarded as America's only true sports car and has proved its longevity, having been in production for more than 50 years.  Since then, every year has been...

Muscle cars are a quintessentially North American phenomenon, owing their outrageous existence to a very simple formula. Take a mid-sized American sedan and add the biggest V8 possible to squeeze under the...

This book covers more than a century of tractor making and features tractors that are regarded with something like affection - Case, Fordson, Massey-Ferguson, Minneapolis-Moline, Versatile - they are all here and...

Since the Wright brothers first showed the world how to fly, the innovations made in aircraft technology have been varied and often wildly successful for various reasons. Discover some of the finest...