My Dad Had One of Those

My Dad Had One of Those
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 166
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ISBN-10 : 9780563539193
ISBN-13 : 0563539194
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis My Dad Had One of Those by : Giles Chapman

As solid and dependable as the man himself, Dad's car was often almost a member of the family, whisking you to exciting days out, or just to visit relatives to the chant of "Are we there yet?" Maybe in an idle moment Dad dreamed of driving something fast, but the demands of family life meant hard tops and firm suspension--anything less than four doors would have been wildly hedonistic. Even though the family car may not have been the very essence of rock 'n' roll, Dad was proud of it. Spanning the 1950s to the 1980s, this is a celebration of the heyday of the Dad car. From beloved family workhorses like the Ford Cortina and Vauxhall Viva to the rakish excitement of the Rover 3500 and Citroen CX, 60 of the best-known and best-loved family cars of all time are organized into categories such as Sporty Dad, Frugal Dad, and Compact Dad, with an affectionate and witty article dedicated to each car. Reflecting on a time when the nearest thing to an airbag was hiding behind your brother, this is a celebration of cars that were as flawed and as loveable as Dad himself.

My Dad Had That Car

My Dad Had That Car
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Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Total Pages : 1377
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780316506953
ISBN-13 : 0316506958
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis My Dad Had That Car by : Tad Burness

This one-of-a-kind, massive illustrated history of more than 10,000 American automobiles is perfect for the millions of classic car enthusiasts. With more than 1,300 pages and 12,500 illustrations covering 70 years, this may be the most complete visual history of the American automobile ever published. Nowhere else are there so many collector, luxury, sporting and every day cars assembled with fascinating information about original prices, engine sizes, horsepower, and other specifications. The pages are packed with genuine, factory-fresh photographs and drawings taken from contemporary advertisements, catalogs, and brochures. More than 250 manufacturers and hundreds of individual models trace the evolution of the American automobile, from the millions of Model Ts that rolled off Ford's assembly line through the art deco streamliners of the '30s, to the tail-finned land yachts of the '50s and muscle cars of the '60s and '70s up to the early SUVs of the '90s. Throughout author Tad Burness adds handwritten details not found anywhere else, including pointing out unusual options and differences found within a model. Automotive journalist Matt Stone provides a new general introduction and one to each era within the book.

Blood in the Low Country

Blood in the Low Country
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Publisher : Linksland Publishing
Total Pages : 268
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9798985840445
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis Blood in the Low Country by : Paul Attaway

Blood in the Low Country, the first of the Atkins Family Low Country Sagas, tells the story of a southern family living in Charleston, South Carolina in 1973. The book follows the lives of Monty Atkins, his wife Rose, and their sons Eli and Walker. Rose’s childhood is plagued by poverty, abuse, and tragedy. Determined to prove she’s better than her past, she relentlessly pushes her sons to succeed in proper Charleston society. When Rose’s oldest son Eli, the product of her first, failed marriage, is accused of murdering his girlfriend Kimberly, Rose fears losing everything. Monty believes his son is innocent and hires a detective to find the killer. But when the murderer is revealed, Monty’s marriage and everything he holds true are tested. Can Monty and Rose save their family and confront Rose’s demons? Only time will tell. A story of love, faith, and redemption, Blood in the Low Country is a must-read for fans of Southern family sagas.

Top Gear: My Dad Had One of Those

Top Gear: My Dad Had One of Those
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 166
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781448140688
ISBN-13 : 1448140684
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Top Gear: My Dad Had One of Those by : Giles Chapman

Good old Dad and his good old Dad's car. As solid and dependable as the man himself, if a little less balding, Dad's car was almost a member of the family, whisking you to exciting days out, or just to visit boring relatives in distant parts of the country to the chant of 'are we nearly there yet?' Like the man behind the wheel, Dad's car made you feel safe and secure, because it was as reassuring and sensible as he was. Maybe in an idle moment Dad dreamt of driving something rakish and fast, just like in idle moments he dreamt that your Mum was Twiggy, but the demands of family life meant soft tops, hard suspension and anything even remotely sporty were off the cards. Even anything less than four doors would have been wildly hedonistic. But although the family car may not have been the very essence of rock 'n' roll, Dad was proud of it. Spanning the 1950s to the '80s, this is a celebration of the heyday of the Dad car. From much loved family workhorses like the Ford Cortina and Vauxhall Viva to the rakish excitement and playground kudos of the Rover 3500 and Citroen CX, all the great Dad cars are here. Reflecting a time before people carriers and lifestyle off roaders, when the nearest thing to an airbag was hiding behind your fat brother, this is a celebration of simple, honest cars that were as flawed and as loveable as your Dad himself.

My Dad, Yogi

My Dad, Yogi
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Publisher : Hachette Books
Total Pages : 231
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780316525466
ISBN-13 : 0316525464
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis My Dad, Yogi by : Dale Berra

In this nostalgic memoir, a son provides a unique perspective on his legendary father–the baseball star, Yogi Berra. Yogi Berra was the backbone of the New York Yankees through ten World Series Championships. In My Dad, Yogi is Dale Berra chronicles his unshakeable bond with his father, going back to his suburban New Jersey upbringing, his parents’ enduring relationship, and his Dad’s formidable career. Following in his Dad’s footsteps, Dale came up with the Pittsburgh Pirates, contributing to their 1979 championship season and emerging as one of baseball's most talented young players before eventually uniting with his Dad in the Yankee dugout. Yogi supported his son throughout his highs of his careers and lows of a drug addiction, eventually staging an intervention that would save Dale's life, and draw the entire family even closer. My Dad, Yogi is Dale's tribute to his dad–a treat for baseball fans and fathers and sons everywhere.

My Dad Thinks He's Funny

My Dad Thinks He's Funny
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Publisher : Candlewick Press
Total Pages : 33
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ISBN-10 : 9780763665227
ISBN-13 : 0763665223
Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Synopsis My Dad Thinks He's Funny by : Katrina Germein

A gift-appropriate story for kids features a long-suffering boy's eye-rolling observations of his father's bombastic and often corny sense of humor, which is comprised of groan-out-loud puns and wisecracking rejoinders.

One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies

One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 279
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781442493834
ISBN-13 : 1442493836
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies by : Sonya Sones

Fifteen-year-old Ruby Milliken leaves her best friend, her boyfriend, her aunt, and her mother's grave in Boston and reluctantly flies to Los Angeles to live with her father, a famous movie star who divorced her mother before Ruby was born.

My Dad

My Dad
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Publisher : Farrar Straus&Giro
Total Pages : 32
Release :
ISBN-10 : UOM:39015053768530
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis My Dad by : Anthony Browne

A child describes the many wonderful things about "my dad, " who can jump over the moon, swim like a fish, and be as warm as toast.

My Dad Is Amazing

My Dad Is Amazing
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Publisher : Abrams
Total Pages : 26
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781683352723
ISBN-13 : 1683352726
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis My Dad Is Amazing by : Sabrina Moyle

A joyful tribute to fathers from the bestselling creators of Hello!Lucky! and authors of My Mom is Magical and You Are Fantastic!. Is your dad cooler than a million popsicles? Tougher than a rhino wrestler? Cuddlier than a ton of bunnies? Celebrate all the things that make Dad amazing with this joyful book!

My Dad's Jokes Are Very (Terribly, Awfully, Painfully) Bad!

My Dad's Jokes Are Very (Terribly, Awfully, Painfully) Bad!
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 26
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ISBN-10 : 1737180502
ISBN-13 : 9781737180500
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis My Dad's Jokes Are Very (Terribly, Awfully, Painfully) Bad! by : Jacob Eckeberger

A book inspired by Dad Jokes and the families who put up with them (but secretly love them, too).