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Paperback. Zustand: Good. The epic story of automotive history also told in the film FORD V. FERRARI: By the early 1960s, the Ford Motor Company, built to bring automobile transportation to the masses, was falling behind. Young Henry Ford II, who had taken the reins of his grandfather's company with little business experience to speak of, knew he had to do something to shake things up. Baby boomers were taking to the road in droves, looking for speed not safety, style not comfort. Meanwhile, Enzo Ferrari, whose cars epitomized style, lorded it over the European racing scene. He crafted beautiful sports cars, "science fiction on wheels," but was also called "the Assassin" because so many drivers perished while racing them. This riveting work of narrative nonfiction, Go Like Hell, tells the remarkable story of how Henry Ford II, with the help of a young visionary named Lee Iacocca and a former racing champion turned engineer, Carroll Shelby, concocted a scheme to reinvent the Ford company. They would enter the high-stakes world of European car racing, where an adventurous few threw safety and sanity to the wind. They would design, build, and race a car that could beat Ferrari at his own game at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the most prestigious and brutal race in the world, something no American car had ever done. Go Like Hell transports readers to a risk-filled, glorious time in this brilliant portrait of the legendary Ford vs. Ferrari rivalry, a battle between two industrialists, the cars they built, and the "pilots" who would drive them to victory, or doom. Based on extensive research, this book puts you in the driver's seat for one of the most thrilling showdowns in sports history. A Clash of Titans: Go inside the boardrooms and minds of two fiercely competitive men, Henry Ford II and Enzo Ferrari, as they wage a corporate battle for pride, glory, and market dominance. Legendary Innovators: Meet the brilliant and relentless team Ford assembled, including the visionary Lee Iacocca and the legendary Texan racing champion Carroll Shelby, tasked with building a car from scratch to dethrone a king. Engineering and Audacity: Discover the incredible true story of the engineering and risks behind the creation of an iconic car, a machine built with one singular and seemingly impossible purpose: victory at Le Mans. High-Stakes Racing History: Feel the tension and danger of 1960s European car racing, where courageous "pilots" pushed the limits of speed and sanity in pursuit of the checkered flag.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The epic story of automotive history also told in the film FORD V. FERRARI: By the early 1960s, the Ford Motor Company, built to bring automobile transportation to the masses, was falling behind. Young Henry Ford II, who had taken the reins of his grandfather's company with little business experience to speak of, knew he had to do something to shake things up. Baby boomers were taking to the road in droves, looking for speed not safety, style not comfort. Meanwhile, Enzo Ferrari, whose cars epitomized style, lorded it over the European racing scene. He crafted beautiful sports cars, "science fiction on wheels," but was also called "the Assassin" because so many drivers perished while racing them. This riveting work of narrative nonfiction, Go Like Hell, tells the remarkable story of how Henry Ford II, with the help of a young visionary named Lee Iacocca and a former racing champion turned engineer, Carroll Shelby, concocted a scheme to reinvent the Ford company. They would enter the high-stakes world of European car racing, where an adventurous few threw safety and sanity to the wind. They would design, build, and race a car that could beat Ferrari at his own game at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the most prestigious and brutal race in the world, something no American car had ever done. Go Like Hell transports readers to a risk-filled, glorious time in this brilliant portrait of the legendary Ford vs. Ferrari rivalry, a battle between two industrialists, the cars they built, and the "pilots" who would drive them to victory, or doom. Based on extensive research, this book puts you in the driver's seat for one of the most thrilling showdowns in sports history. A Clash of Titans: Go inside the boardrooms and minds of two fiercely competitive men, Henry Ford II and Enzo Ferrari, as they wage a corporate battle for pride, glory, and market dominance. Legendary Innovators: Meet the brilliant and relentless team Ford assembled, including the visionary Lee Iacocca and the legendary Texan racing champion Carroll Shelby, tasked with building a car from scratch to dethrone a king. Engineering and Audacity: Discover the incredible true story of the engineering and risks behind the creation of an iconic car, a machine built with one singular and seemingly impossible purpose: victory at Le Mans. High-Stakes Racing History: Feel the tension and danger of 1960s European car racing, where courageous "pilots" pushed the limits of speed and sanity in pursuit of the checkered flag.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The epic story of automotive history also told in the film FORD V. FERRARI: By the early 1960s, the Ford Motor Company, built to bring automobile transportation to the masses, was falling behind. Young Henry Ford II, who had taken the reins of his grandfather's company with little business experience to speak of, knew he had to do something to shake things up. Baby boomers were taking to the road in droves, looking for speed not safety, style not comfort. Meanwhile, Enzo Ferrari, whose cars epitomized style, lorded it over the European racing scene. He crafted beautiful sports cars, "science fiction on wheels," but was also called "the Assassin" because so many drivers perished while racing them. This riveting work of narrative nonfiction, Go Like Hell, tells the remarkable story of how Henry Ford II, with the help of a young visionary named Lee Iacocca and a former racing champion turned engineer, Carroll Shelby, concocted a scheme to reinvent the Ford company. They would enter the high-stakes world of European car racing, where an adventurous few threw safety and sanity to the wind. They would design, build, and race a car that could beat Ferrari at his own game at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the most prestigious and brutal race in the world, something no American car had ever done. Go Like Hell transports readers to a risk-filled, glorious time in this brilliant portrait of the legendary Ford vs. Ferrari rivalry, a battle between two industrialists, the cars they built, and the "pilots" who would drive them to victory, or doom. Based on extensive research, this book puts you in the driver's seat for one of the most thrilling showdowns in sports history. A Clash of Titans: Go inside the boardrooms and minds of two fiercely competitive men, Henry Ford II and Enzo Ferrari, as they wage a corporate battle for pride, glory, and market dominance. Legendary Innovators: Meet the brilliant and relentless team Ford assembled, including the visionary Lee Iacocca and the legendary Texan racing champion Carroll Shelby, tasked with building a car from scratch to dethrone a king. Engineering and Audacity: Discover the incredible true story of the engineering and risks behind the creation of an iconic car, a machine built with one singular and seemingly impossible purpose: victory at Le Mans. High-Stakes Racing History: Feel the tension and danger of 1960s European car racing, where courageous "pilots" pushed the limits of speed and sanity in pursuit of the checkered flag.…

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

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Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A hypnotically fast-paced, masterful reporting of Harry Truman's first 120 days as president, when he took on Germany, Japan, Stalin, and a secret weapon of unimaginable power--marking the most dramatic rise to greatness in US presidential history. Chosen as FDR's fourth-term vice president for his well-praised work ethic, good judgment, and lack of enemies, Harry S. Truman was the prototypical ordinary man. That is, until he was shockingly thrust in over his head after FDR's sudden death, a turning point in World War II history. The first four months of Truman's administration saw the founding of the United Nations, the fall of Berlin, victory at Okinawa, firebombings in Tokyo, the first atomic explosion, the Nazi surrender, the liberation of concentration camps, the mass starvation in Europe, the Potsdam Conference, the controversial decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the surrender of imperial Japan, and finally, the end of World War II and the rise of the Cold War. No other president had ever faced so much in such a short period of time. The Accidental President, a gripping work of narrative nonfiction, escorts readers into the situation room with Truman during a tumultuous, history-making 120 days, when the stakes were high and the challenges even higher. "[A] well-judged and hugely readable book . . . few are as entertaining." --Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times Thrown into the world's most powerful office, the untested president faced a relentless series of history-making crises. Leadership Under Pressure: Follow the "prototypical ordinary man" as he is thrust into the presidency after FDR's death and forced to make decisions that will shape the modern world. The Fall of Nazi Germany: Witness the final, dramatic days of the war in Europe, from the fall of Berlin and the liberation of concentration camps to the unconditional surrender of the Third Reich. High-Stakes Diplomacy: Go behind the scenes at the pivotal Potsdam Conference, where Truman stands toe-to-toe with the formidable Winston Churchill and a calculating Joseph Stalin. Dawn of the Atomic Age: Uncover the story behind the world's most terrifying secret weapon and the controversial decision to unleash its unimaginable power on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A hypnotically fast-paced, masterful reporting of Harry Truman's first 120 days as president, when he took on Germany, Japan, Stalin, and a secret weapon of unimaginable power--marking the most dramatic rise to greatness in US presidential history. Chosen as FDR's fourth-term vice president for his well-praised work ethic, good judgment, and lack of enemies, Harry S. Truman was the prototypical ordinary man. That is, until he was shockingly thrust in over his head after FDR's sudden death, a turning point in World War II history. The first four months of Truman's administration saw the founding of the United Nations, the fall of Berlin, victory at Okinawa, firebombings in Tokyo, the first atomic explosion, the Nazi surrender, the liberation of concentration camps, the mass starvation in Europe, the Potsdam Conference, the controversial decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the surrender of imperial Japan, and finally, the end of World War II and the rise of the Cold War. No other president had ever faced so much in such a short period of time. The Accidental President, a gripping work of narrative nonfiction, escorts readers into the situation room with Truman during a tumultuous, history-making 120 days, when the stakes were high and the challenges even higher. "[A] well-judged and hugely readable book . . . few are as entertaining." --Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times Thrown into the world's most powerful office, the untested president faced a relentless series of history-making crises. Leadership Under Pressure: Follow the "prototypical ordinary man" as he is thrust into the presidency after FDR's death and forced to make decisions that will shape the modern world. The Fall of Nazi Germany: Witness the final, dramatic days of the war in Europe, from the fall of Berlin and the liberation of concentration camps to the unconditional surrender of the Third Reich. High-Stakes Diplomacy: Go behind the scenes at the pivotal Potsdam Conference, where Truman stands toe-to-toe with the formidable Winston Churchill and a calculating Joseph Stalin. Dawn of the Atomic Age: Uncover the story behind the world's most terrifying secret weapon and the controversial decision to unleash its unimaginable power on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. The story of the dramatic transformation of Detroit from "motortown" to the "arsenal of democracy," featuring Edsel Ford, who rebelled against his pacifist father, Henry Ford, to build a manufacturing complex that was crucial to winning WWII. As the United States entered World War II, the military was in desperate need of tanks, jeeps, and, most important, airplanes. Germany had been amassing weaponry and airplanes for five years--the United States for only months. So President Roosevelt turned to the American auto industry, specifically the Ford Motor Company, where Edsel Ford made the outrageous claim that he would construct the largest airplane factory in the world, a plant that could build a "bomber an hour." And so began one of the most fascinating and overlooked chapters in American industrial history. Drawing on unique access to archival material and exhaustive research, A. J. Baime has crafted a riveting work of narrative nonfiction that hopscotches from Detroit to Washington to Normandy, from the assembly lines to the frontlines, and from the depths of professional and personal failure to the heights that Ford Motor Company and the American military ultimately achieved in the sky. "A touching and absorbing portrait of one of the forgotten heroes of World War II . . . A. J. Baime has given us a memorable portrait not just of an industry going to war but of a remarkable figure who helped to make victory possible." -- Wall Street Journal "Fast-paced . . . the story certainly entertains." -- New York Times This riveting narrative brings to life the high-stakes race to arm a nation and the untold story of the family at the center of it all. A Father-Son Conflict: Explore the intense clash between pacifist Henry Ford and his son, Edsel, who risked everything to support the war effort against his father's will. Industrial Innovation: Witness the monumental undertaking of building the world's largest factory and the race to fulfill the outrageous promise of producing one bomber every hour. The Home Front at War: Go behind the scenes of the dramatic transformation of Detroit into the "arsenal of democracy" that was crucial to Allied victory. American Ingenuity: Discover an overlooked chapter of US history where the American auto industry was retooled to become the decisive weapon of the war.…

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Zustand: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Zustand: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Zustand: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Zustand: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Coming to cinemas in November 2019, under the title LE MANS '66 ____________________In the 1960s Enzo Ferrari emerged as the dominant force in sports cars in the world, creating speed machines that were unbeatable on the race track. In America, the Ford Motor Company was quickly losing ground as the pre-eminent brand. Henry Ford II saw a solution. He decided to declare war on Ferrari, to build a faster car than anything Ferrari had brought to the track, and to beat him at the world's biggest race, Le Mans. Ferrari was just as determined to see off this challenge from across the Atlantic.With practically no safety regulations in place in the European Grand Prix races, horrific accidents were routine, with both drivers and spectators killed in many races. The stakes were incredibly high, money and men were thrown at the competition, neither Ford or Ferrari would accept anything but victory. The battle to become the fastest in the world truly became a race to the death.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.