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Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us)

Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us)

by Tom Vanderbilt

Would you be surprised that road rage can be good for society? Or that most crashes happen on sunny, dry days? That our minds can trick us into thinking the next lane is moving faster? Or that you can gauge a nation’s driving behavior by its levels of corruption? These are only a few of the remarkable dynamics that Tom Vanderbilt explores in this fascinating tour through the mysteries of the road. Based on... (more)

The 39 Clues: Book 5

The Black Circle

by Patrick Carman

WHERE ARE AMY AND DAN CAHILL? The two kids were last seen in Egypt, hunting for one of the 39 Clues that could make them the most powerful people on earth. But no one has seen the siblings since. Has the ruthless Irina Spasky finally tracked them down? Or worse . . . the Madrigals? No one knows where the Clue hunt leads next. But one thing is certain – Book 5 is gearing up to be Dan and Amy’s most dangerous... (more)

Initial D Vol. 13 (Inisharu D) (in Japanese)

Initial D Vol. 13 (Inisharu D) (in Japanese)

by Shuichi Shigeno

Road worthy

The Official Drivers HandbookOntario Ministry of Transportation

The Official Drivers Handbook

by Ontario Ministry of Transportation

Now drivers and recent residents to Ontario require the information in this book to obtain a license for a car, van or smal truck. It's a handy reference guide for experienced drivers too. And this revised version has new safety and environmental information. Plus it's two-books-in-one, with off-road and trailer information- covering snowmobiles, mopeds, trailers, dune buggies, dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles. (more)

Initial D Volume 18 (Initial D (Graphic Novels))

Initial D Volume 18 (Initial D (Graphic Novels))

by Michael French, Dan Papia

It's sheer motor madness as the match between Tohru's Miata and Tak's Trueno takes some dangerous twists and turns. Tak performs a tricky maneuver to give him the upper hand. Tohru won't let the victory slip away without a fight--can he perform the same maneuver and keep his ride intact? Or will this be the battle that ends his racing career? As the two hurl down the hill at break-neck speeds, K.T. sets up for his... (more)

Two-way Street

by Lauren Barnholdt

there are two sides toevery breakup. This is Jordan and Courtney, totally in love. Sure, they were an unlikely high school couple. But they clicked; it worked. They're even going to the same college, and driving cross-country together for orientation. Then Jordan dumps Courtney -- for a girl he met on the Internet. It's too late to change plans, so the road trip is on. Courtney's heartbroken, but figures she can... (more)

Initial D Vol.3

by Shuichi Shigeno

Only the fearless survive in the white-hot world of street racing, as teams take on dangerous roads in the shadow of Akina Mountain. Behind the wheel of the mysterious "Ghost of Akina" is Takumi, on his way to becoming the greatest racer ever.

Initial D Vol. 2

by Dan Papia, Shu?ichi Shigeno

The legendary Akagi Red Suns have challenged the Akina Speed Stars, hoping to set a record on Akina Mountain that no one will ever beat. But the Red Suns never counted on Takumi and his Eight Six. As word of Takumi`s race with the Red Suns` Keisuke Takahashi spreads through the Gunma Prefecture, other teams are heading to Akina for their shot at Takumi. Of course, he might care more if he wasn`t always thinking of... (more)

Initial D, Vol. 14

by Shuichi Shigeno

Initial D, Vol. 15 (Graphic Novels)

by Shuichi Shigeno

Initial D Vol. 16

by Shuichi Shigeno

*Cross-promoted with the anime series available on DVD from TOKYOPOP--the top-selling anime DVD property in Q1 2004 *Part of a growing franchise including T-shirts, wall scrolls, a PC Game and Collectable Trading Card game *More than 300,000 copies sold While the Fujiwara Tofu Trueno emerges victorious over Kai and his MR-2, Natalie can only think of Tak drifting. Although Tak is feeling betrayed, Natalie... (more)

Wild in the Streets: The Boston Driver's Handbook

Wild in the Streets: The Boston Driver's Handbook

by Ira Gershkoff

Take a crash course in Boston driving. Have you honked your horn in the last hour? Do you relish finding fire hydrant parking spots? Do you think a left turn from the right lane is perfectly acceptable? Does a red light make you speed up? If you answered no to any of these questions, be forewarned: You'll never survive Boston's wild streets . But help is on the way. The essential guide to the sometimes... (more)

Initial D, Book 1

by Shuichi Shigeno

Only the fearless survive in the white-hot world of street racing, as teams take on dangerous roads in the shadow of Akina Mountain. Behind the wheel of the mysterious `Ghost of Akina` is Takumi, on his way to becoming the greatest racer ever.

On the Road

by Jack Kerouac

First published in 1957, this novel epitomized to the world the Beat philosophy. It chronicles a spontaneous and wandering life style founded both on jazz and drug-induced visions.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

by Stephen Chbosky

Standing on the fringes of life... offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor. This haunting novel about the dilemma of passivity vs. passion marks the stunning debut of a provocative new voice in contemporary fiction: The Perks of Being a Wallflower. This is the story of what it's like to grow up in high school. More intimate than a diary, Charlie's... (more)

Driving Blind

Night Train to Babylon; If MGM Is Killed Who Gets the Lion; Hello

by Ray Bradbury

The incomparable Ray Bradbury is in the driver's seat, off on twenty-one unforgettable excursions through fantasy, time and memory, and there are surprises waiting around every curve and behind each mile marker. The journey promises to be a memorable one.

Motorworld

by Jeremy Clarkson

Jeremy Clarkson gets under the skin of 12 countries by looking at the cars people drive and how they drive them. This book presents hilarious travel writing.

Route 66 Adventure Handbook: Updated and Expanded Third Edition (Route 66 Series)

Route 66 Adventure Handbook: Updated and Expanded Third Edition (Route 66 Series)

by Drew Knowles

A guide to all the exuberance, splendor, and absurdity of Route 66, this reference includes details on the magnificent architecture, natural wonders, vintage motels and cafes, unique museums, offbeat attractions, fascinating artifacts and icons, and kitschy tourist traps that dot this famous stretch of road. Painstakingly researched, this resource provides information on how to locate unmarked portions of the old... (more)

Napalm & Silly Putty

by George Carlin

The #1 New York Times bestseller with more than 450,000 copies in print offers up a hilarious and "entertaining" <Chicago Sun-Times> collection of razor-sharp observations -- now available in paperback! Spending more than 15 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list in hardcover, George Carlin, the thinking person's comic, has made it very clear how successful he is at the transition from stage to... (more)

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by Tom Vanderbilt

by Patrick Carman

by Shuichi Shigeno

by Ontario Ministry of Transportation

by Michael French, Dan Papia

by Lauren Barnholdt

by Shuichi Shigeno

by Dan Papia, Shu?ichi Shigeno

by Shuichi Shigeno

by Shuichi Shigeno

by Shuichi Shigeno

by Ira Gershkoff

by Shuichi Shigeno

by Jack Kerouac

by Stephen Chbosky

Night Train to Babylon; If MGM Is Killed Who Gets the Lion; Hello

by Ray Bradbury

by Jeremy Clarkson

by Drew Knowles

by George Carlin