Kirjahaku

The New York Times bestselling autobiography of one of auto racing's greatest drivers—and a pedal-to-the-metal look at the life of a NASCAR champion. He's the hottest thing on the racetrack today! In his professional racing career, Jeff Gordon has made the Winner's Circle his second home, taking the checkered flag with skill, determination, and a heartfelt love of racing—all while winning over more fans than any other driver in history and helping transform NASCAR racing into the most-watched entertainment in America. Here, Jeff Gordon tells the story of his life behind the wheel: from his unlikely beginnings on the California junior circuit to his first professional win to his meteoric rise to fame—and all of the personal trials, triumphs, and roadblocks he faced along the way. Gordon also gives readers an up-close, high-speed look at what it's really like to climb into the cockpit of a stockcar every weekend and race for a championship; into the garages where his cars are made; and inside the lives and work of his extraordinary crew as his cars get built, tested, and driven to victory. This is Jeff Gordon behind the helmet and in front of the pack—an inspirational, thrilling,and true story of courage and character from one of auto racing's greatest heroes. INCLUDES 16 PAGES OF BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS

Renegade WASP is "a love story within a life story" which spans 8 decades in the life of main character Jack Peirce. Jack is a native of the upscale Boston suburb of Wampum, who returns from college to become the owner/editor of "The Wampum Totem" newspaper.Jack is a self-described middle class "mud WASP", whose wealthy girlfriend Holly Chase lives in the town's most exclusive neighborhood. Her father, David Chase, is a fast-rising corporate executive who's determined to thwart Holly's relationship and impose his will over anyone who challkenges him. He reigns over an elite group of neighbors known as "The Four Aces" who embark on a series of disruptive escapades. The narrative cuolminates with a celebration opf Wampum's 200th birthday and a compelling climax which resolves long-standing conflicts.

This is a collection of 101 jaw-dropping stories, as told by the very people who experienced them - first-hand accounts of sightings, scrapes and encounters in one of Africa's greatest National Parks. It details hair-raising experiences from the Kruger Park's roads, camps, picnic sites and walking trails, such as: An enraged elephant flips a car onto its roof; A lioness prises open a terrified couple's car door; A fleeing impala leaps through an open car window; A Hyaena snatches a baby from a tent; A tourist takes a bath in a croc-infested dam...A bedside book, a travel companion, a dip-into, read-anywhere compilation of joyful encounters laced with terrible warnings. Wherever you are, this book will transport you directly into the bush.