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For anyone, young or old, who has ever wondered, how do they make those?-here is an entertaining, illustrated exploration of the process behind the manufacture of everyday items. What are bulletproof vests made of? How do they get lipstick into the tube? How much brass does it take to make a trumpet? The answers-and so much more fascinating information-can be found in HOW THINGS ARE MADE, a behind-the-machine look at everyday objects of all kinds, from guitars, helicopters, and compact discs to lawn mowers, running shoes, and chocolate. Each page of HOW THINGS ARE MADE features informative, step-by-step text along with detailed illustrations, diagrams, and sidebars to tell the stories behind the things we sometimes take for granted but often wonder about. Did you know that Edison didn't really invent the light bulb? Or that the first bar code was on a pack of Wrigley Spearmint gum? Find out these answers and much more in HOW THINGS ARE MADE, which has a cover made of real denim with a pocket.

The rear camera fits all vehicles and could be used with car DVD player, monitor, GPS, parking sensor, and more. Easy installation: directly install on license plate with the screws of original car. Get yours today and save!

This entry into the Biography series focuses on the magnificent Ford Model T car. The Model T helped popularize the automobile among consumers who couldn't previously afford to buy a car. This program presents a thorough overview of how the Model T was designed and how it came to be the first mass-produced car.

Carjacked   is an in-depth look at our obsession with cars. While the automobile’s contribution to global warming and the effects of volatile gas prices is widely known, the problems we face every day because of our cars are much more widespread and yet much less known -- from the surprising $14, 000 that the average family pays each year for the vehicles it owns, to the increase in rates of obesity and asthma to which cars contribute, to the 40, 000 deaths and 2.5 million crash injuries each and every year.Carjacked details the complex impact of the automobile on modern society and shows us how to develop a healthier, cheaper, and greener relationship with cars.                                                            http://www.carjacked.org/

Plan ahead for your next car emergency. Keep this flashlight handy so the next time something goes wrong with your car at night you can use this to take a peek under the hood. The rechargeable Ni-MH battery runs for 120 minutes on a full charge with bright LED light. Recharge time: 6-8 hours. Waterproof, anodized aluminum body will not rust. Twist on/off mechanism. Recharges in the car's 12V DC socket (the cigarette lighter socket).

The 1953 Corvette was the first American car to fulfill the yearnings of soldiers returning from war. Overseas some men fell in love with a woman while others found a mechanical sweetheart in the classic European sports cars. Built specifically to provide a home-grown answer to these mechanical fantasies the Corvette was revolutionary. But while its daring design drew raves the decision to equip the 'Vette with an automatic transmission was a fiasco. From the very first show car to the blistering new models here is the complete story of America's first-and for many years only-true sports car. Discover why the 'Vette's body is fiberglass and how the legendary Mako Corvette got its name and lines. Trace the evolution of the Corvette through the years and get behind the wheel for a blistering test drive of some of the most powerful cars ever built.It's a high-speed fantasy sure to set any driver's heart racing.

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Clips on car/truck visor for easy access, Made of touch ABS plastic for durability, Provides an economical alternative to eye protectionProtects glasses from being damaged, Order Quantity: 12, ,

Add a touch of class and realism to your layout with Kato's fine Gauge automobiles! Perfect for adding a little bit of every day hustle and bustle to your town or yard.

This is the epic saga of the American automobile industry's rise and demise, a compelling story of hubris, denial, missed opportunities, and self-inflicted wounds that culminates with the president of the United States ushering two of Detroit's Big Three car companies—once proud symbols of prosperity—through bankruptcy. The cost to American taxpayers topped $100 billion—enough to buy every car and truck sold in America in the first half of 2009. With unprecedented access, Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Ingrassia takes us from factory floors to small-town dealerships to Detroit's boardrooms to the inner sanctums of the White House. He reveals why President Barack Obama personally decided to save Chrysler when many of his advisors opposed the idea. Ingrassia provides the dramatic story behind Obama's dismissal of General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner and the angry reaction from GM's board—the same people who had watched idly while the company plunged into penury.    In Crash Course, Ingrassia answers the big questions: Was Detroit's self-destruction inevitable? What were the key turning points? Why did Japanese automakers manage American workers better than the American companies themselves did? He also describes dysfunctional corporate cultures (even as GM's market share plunged, the company continued business as usual) and Detroit's perverse system of "inverse layoffs" (which allowed union members to invoke seniority to avoid work). Along the way we meet Detroit's frustrated reformers and witness the wrenching decisions that Ford executives had to make to avoid GM's fate.Informed by Ingrassia's twenty-five years of experience covering the auto industry for The Wall Street Journal, and showing an appreciation for Detroit's profound influence on our country's society and culture, Crash Course is a uniquely American and deeply instructive story, one not to be missed. 

Realistically detailed Layout-ready Clear "glass" windows separately applied "chrome" details Great addition to your collection, Recommended age group: 8 - NaN years, Manufacturer: Walthers, Inc.

POW-MIA chrome Automobile Emblem is the image logo from the POW*MIA flag on a black background- Base and frame crafted of chrome-plated metal (NOT plastic). Decal within frame is laminated with an 1/8" thick PVC made to withstand any outdoor conditions with the words "YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN" (guaranteed not to fade or bleed unlike cheap imitations). Attaches via a paint-safe 3M adhesive foam tape. Packaged in high-end jewel case. Made in USA.

3M adhesive tape on the back for easy fitting Great for decorating the interior or exterior of your car It is not harmful to the car paint We only sell the high-quality strong adhesive 3M glue tape.For normal glue tape, price is much cheap but quality is poor.Easy to get off from the surface that adhered to Price based on meter.The packing details is 5meter/pc, Note: Clean your car, the surface dust. (We store sells super clean) The decorative line heated to 60 to 70 degrees Celsius. In the short period of time, paste in the car. Paste, the hand press decorative lines. Done!

3M adhesive tape on the back for easy fitting Great for decorating the interior or exterior of your car It is not harmful to the car paint We only sell the high-quality strong adhesive 3M glue tape.For normal glue tape, price is much cheap but quality is poor.Easy to get off from the surface that adhered to Price based on meter.The packing details is 5meter/pc, Note: Clean your car, the surface dust. (We store sells super clean) The decorative line heated to 60 to 70 degrees Celsius. In the short period of time, paste in the car. Paste, the hand press decorative lines. Done!

Brighten up the interior of your car with these exotic LED interior lights. This product is easy to use as it plugs directly into your DC outlet (cigarette outlet) in your car. Get yours today and save!

High Quality 5 inch replacement Antenna made of Aircraft Quality T-6061 CNC Billet Aluminum. Long-lasting Anodized Aluminum Finish that will withstand the harshest Weather Elements. Color: in White Aluminum with BLUE protruding rings (not painted). Each Antenna comes with an Installation kit of 4 Different Size Studs and Extra Spacers to fit most vehicles.

Groucho Marx narrates this fascinating "Project Twenty" program that looks at the transition from horse-and-buggy to horseless carriages. Priceless footage of the earliest automobiles--some successes and some not--highlight this entertaining blast from the past. 60 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.

This two DVD film compilation takes a look at the evolution of American automobile design and manufacturing from the 1920's to the 1950's. It is a fascinating glimpse of American ingenuity and inventiveness during this period of time. This sound and silent film collection is on two DVDs and has a total runtime of 2 hours 44 minutes. Here are the films that make up this collection: American Look (1958) - This Chevy focused film examines the steps followed to make cars and other high ticket items with great styling and classic lines. It is a great image of what design once was before everything became me too styling.; American Engineer (1956) - This film is an exposition of the American engineer and his importance in the day to day life of America. It focuses on many aspects of engineering including bridges, buildings and cars.; Streamlines (1936) - This film explores the benefits of streamlined designs for safety, speed, economy and comfort as well as stunningly good looks.; The Human Bridge (1949) - Shows the evolution of the 1949 Ford from the drawing board to the road. It shows the various stages of automobile design and manufacturing that go into a new model release.; Henry Ford's Mirror of America (1962) - This is an excellent collection of early film showing footage U.S. culture, industry and daily life between 1915 and 1930. The film includes liberal amounts of early manufacturing footage and highlights the growing importance of cars in everyday life.; General Motors Around the World (1927) - This silent film presentation follows the early growth of General Motors and its factories in a variety of locations around the world including Japan, Sweden, Australia, Egypt, Belgium, Peru, Spain, Brazil and other nations.

No-fault auto insurance opponents frequently argue that no-fault may ultimately lead to higher auto insurance costs by reducing drivers' incentives to drive carefully and thereby increasing the accident rate. The intuition behind this criticism of no-fault is simple: No-fault auto insurance lowers the cost of driving negligently by limiting first-party liability for the injuries suffered by third parties in auto accidents. This report evaluates this criticism of no-fault by examining trends in fatal and non-fatal auto accidents rates and rates of driver negligence in the U.S. between 1967-89. This report finds no evidence that the adoption of no-fault auto insurance between 1971-76 in 16 states increased fatal accident rates in those states and no correlation between the presence of no-fault auto insurance and a state's overall accident rate or rate of driver negligence.

This high quality decal will adorn your walls, cars, windows, and any flat surface to decorate and to label for children and visitors! These stickers are fade, scratch, and peel resistant. Easy to apply and step by step instructions are included. This fun decal comes in other colors and designs!

This high quality decal will adorn your walls, cars, windows, and any flat surface to let others know of your eco-friendly attitude! These stickers are fade, scratch, and peel resistant. Easy to apply and step by step instructions are included. This fun decal comse in other colors and designs!

Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 03/31/2009 Run time: 50 minutes

This reprint of the classic work, originally published in 1913, uses automobiles to demonstrate principles of algebra. Proceeds of this reprint support Life is a Story Problem.org and its online publications http://www.allmathwords.org and http://www.lifeisastoryproblem.org.

With an updated Afterword by the authorThis is the epic saga of the American automobile industry’s rise and demise, a compelling story of hubris, missed opportunities, and self-inflicted wounds that culminates with the president of the United States ushering two of Detroit’s Big Three car companies—once proud symbols of prosperity—through bankruptcy. With unprecedented access, Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Ingrassia takes us from factory floors to small-town dealerships to Detroit’s boardrooms to the White House. Ingrassia answers the big questions: Was Detroit’s self-destruction inevitable? What were the key turning points? Why did Japanese automakers manage American workers better than the American companies themselves did? Complete with a new Afterword providing fresh insights into the continuing upheaval in the auto industry—the travails of Toyota, the revolving-door management and IPO at General Motors, the unexpected progress at Chrysler, and the Obama administration’s stake in Detroit’s recovery—Crash Course addresses a critical question: America bailed out GM, but who will bail out America?