The almanac that puts the pedal to the metal. For anyone new to the world of racing or hardcore fans looking for a comprehensive overview, this is the only book necessary. Chronicling the complete history of NASCAR®, as well as its controversies, this almanac—filled with fun facts, trivia, and stats—is the perfect guide for its millions of fans. • NASCAR® is America's #1 spectator sport with 75 million fans • Identifies leagues, top drivers, strategies, scoring systems, rule changes, and terms • Includes a four-color insert • Easy–to–use almanac-style format • Published just in time for the 2008 racing season

In addition to a new 8 page, full-color insert, this third edition of NASCAR For Dummies offers readers information on recent changes in technology such as the "Car of Tomorrow" and updates to the information that has made previous editions of NASCAR For Dummies a must-have guide for fans of this exciting sport.

First organised during the 1940s, stock car racing is now a major sport in the USA. This insider's guide covers the sport's history from the earliest events in the 1940s through to the super-speedway action of the 1990s.

Put the brakes on costly car bills. The Complete Idiots Guide to Auto Repair Illustratedcovers everything readers need to know about their automobiles, from the tires up. Tailor-made for true novices, it shows them how to make some of the most basic repairs themselves nd teaches them enough to feel confident that theyll never be taken for a ride by a mechanic again. More than 300 easy-to-understand illustrations and a 50-page self-diagnosis guide organized for quick identification of what s wrong New- and used-car warranty information Step-by-step illustrated instructions on how to conduct routine maintenance An overview of how each system steering and suspension, cooling, electrical works

NASCAR stands for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, and it’s the governing body for one of the most popular sports in the United States. The speed and power of NASCAR stock cars – and the people who drive those cars – have enticed millions of fans to the sport in recent years, making it one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. If you’re a NASCAR novice, NASCAR For Dummies can help you with the basics of the sport – the differences between the NASCAR Winston Cup Series and the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division – so you can build upon your NASCAR knowledge from there. If you’re more advanced, you'll discover the subtleties of the sport so you can sound like an old pro. No matter what level of NASCAR knowledge you have, you can find something new in the pages of this book: Get to know the race team and what they do Peek at the rules and see how teams get around them Check out a stock car's body and components Find out how to attend a NASCAR race and get the most out of the experience Understand why tires are such a big deal during a race Figure out what happens during a pit stop Know why a regular Chevrolet Monte Carlo at a local dealership looks nothing like the one on a racetrack Discover the meanings behind all those colored flags Know why corporate sponsorship plays such a large role Examine the different NASCAR tracks NASCAR racing is a total body experience. When you sit in the grandstands, you can hear the cars roar by. You can feel the tremendous power of the engines when the stands shake and your guts rumble. Then you can smell the distinct odor of burned rubber. With NASCAR For Dummies, you'll gain an insider’s view of the sport, and enrich your experience. Author Mark Martin, known as one of the most focused and successful drivers in NASCAR racing, started racing cars when he was 15 years old.

Covers the latest drivers, records, and rule changes All-new color photos highlight the fun and excitement of NASCAR Ever wonder what's under the hood of today's stock cars? Want to know the latest about the changes in NASCAR? Top driver Mark Martin puts you behind the wheel on an insider's tour of NASCAR, offering great insights into the new drivers, sponsorship changes, safety requirements, and racing schedule — helping you get more out of every race you watch! Discover how to: Understand the rules, regulations, and standings Identify driver skills and racing strategies Get up to speed on NASCAR lingo Enjoy racing from the stands and on TV Locate NASCAR tracks near you

Provides an introduction to the command center for United States miliary operations, and discusses the history of the physical structure, its organization, personnel, and some of its residents including the CIA, NSA, and NIMA.

“Why are most plants green?” Why doesn’t stomach acid dissolve the stomach itself? Why are there more tornados in the Midwest than on the coast? This volume answers these questions and over 200 more, shedding light on the science behind them. As informative as it is entertaining, it addresses every major branch of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, meteorology, astronomy, and cosmology. It highlights some of the big ideas that helped shape science as we know it, and discusses the future of science with regards to nanotechnology, genetic modification, molecular medicine, and string theory. • Complete Idiot’s Guides® have a proven track record of simplifying science with great success, as with volumes on physics and chemistry. •Entertaining scientific overviews of this kind also successful, including such titles as The Pocket Idiot’s Guide™ to Not-So-Useless Facts and The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Understanding Einstein.

Artists and drawing enthusiasts will appreciate the breadth and depth of the instruction in this illustrated guide as they find step-by-step projects for re-creating every aspect of racing.

No more burnt offerings! Whether it’s nachos or crock-pot kielbasa, a party, something quick for the kids’ lunch, a romantic date night, or dinner-for-one, this guy-friendly cookbook features over 230 real-food recipes for everything from vegetables, pasta, and desserts, to leftovers, appetizers, and grilling. Instead of relying on shortcuts, canned food, or unhealthy processed ingredients, it pares down complex cooking instructions, explains basic cooking terms, figures in prep time and cook time, and allots larger portion sizes. • Notes high-salt or high-cholesterol recipes. • Includes more than 230 recipes. • Provides special tips, advice, and recipe construction for beginners, plus bigger portion sizes for hungry men.