Alien of Astronomy
From our family event "Summer Series: Words and Wheels: "A visit to Uncle Larry's Junkyard is never simple. Each of Uncle Larry's stories is an adventure, and each adventure leads Eli and Grace to worlds unknown. This time they find themselves blasting off to outer space to find constellations. Discover the mysteries of outer space with the Alien of Astronomy" Book 4 Recommended Age: 6-9 Handersen Publishing
Hot Rod Dreams Book
Hot Rod Dreams is a delightful ride. Lavish rod and custom extravaganzas in mid-century America showed car-crazy kids all over the country what they could do with their own wheels. The rodding magazines were influential, but nothing beat the appeal of the big indoor shows - the bright lights, the dazzling cars, the action, the music, and the trophies. They're all right here, captured in time, as Bob Larivee, the undisputed Impresario of Chrome, escorts you through an unforgettable era.
Rolling Bones - Book
Photographer Peter Vincent was among the first to recognize the sublime artistry of the Bones' hot rods. His photographs of Keith and Ken's first coupes helped the Bones get noticed. Today the Bones' creations are recognized around the world as real-deal hot rods that look and sound like something built in the late 1940s or 1950s but with an aggressive attitude all their own.
The Least Interesting Place - Book
A signed copy of The Least Interesting Place. This is a tongue-in-cheek coffee table photo book about Nebraska that examines and exploits the state's lack of tourism. The author describes his home state through hundreds of his photos, accompanying stories, and Nebraska anecdotes. It's written by a 6th generation Nebraskan, edited by a Nebraskan, published in Nebraska, and printed (you guessed it) in Nebraska.
Ford Model T Coast to Coast
"When driverless cars are the norm, what will that mean to the great American road trip? Will the car still be a vehicle of freedom and discovery? Author Tom Cotter and photographer Michael Alan Ross set out on the Lincoln Highway-America's first trans-continental road- to contemplate these and other questions from behind the wheel of an icon of internal combustion: a century old Ford Model T. See what they discover in life's slow lane."
Fast Company
"If you're a racer, a race fan, a hot rodder, a businessman...heck, just about anybody who loves going fast will enjoy "Fast Company." Speedy Bill Smith is an icon in both auto racing and the world of automotive performance, and now he opens up to share the many great stories and experiences of his amazing, unlikely life. He survived a couple of near-death experiences (literally), parlayed $300 into a performance empire, chased race cars and hot rods from coast-to-coast, rubbing shoulders with countless characters and rascals over the past 60 years. This is an American success story...a little off-color, a little politically-incorrect, and a little over the top. As a car owner, Speedy Bill raced to win, and didn't mind if he got under the skin of his competitors...in fact, he LOVED getting them fired up. Along the way he won too many races to count, made a ton of friends (and maybe just a few who weren't so friendly), and rewrote the record books on many occasions."
Sammy 50 + Years of Winning
Sammy Swindell, is among the most successful and most interesting drivers in the history of American automobile racing. From his start as a teenager at local tracks until an age at which most athletes are no longer willing or able to compete successfully, Sammy has been a winner. He’s been and remains his own man, an independent guy who expends uncommon energy doing it his way to achieve uncommon results. This book is a clear road map for those who want to race successfully. A big part of Sammy’s secret is no secret at all: He’ll beat a competitor because, in his words, “I’ll work harder.” His edge has been his unlimited effort. This is the story of how a man conquered his world.
There’s so much to learn here for those who are racing now, or would like to do so in the future.
