The Vocational-technical Core Collection: Books


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Annotated bibliography (comprising a selection guide for librarians) of recommended books on vocational training and technical education - covers business and office work, manuals for maintenance of radio sets and television sets, construction techniques, printing industry, automobile service and repair shops, etc., and includes a directory of USA publishers.




National Union Catalog


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Includes entries for maps and atlases.













Boating


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Popular Mechanics


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Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.







American Light Trucks and Utility Vehicles, 1967-1989


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The truck's role in American society changed dramatically from the 1960s through the 1980s, with the rise of off-roaders, the van craze of the 1970s and minivan revolution of the 1980s, the popularization of the SUV as family car and the diversification of the pickup truck into multiple forms and sizes. This comprehensive reference book follows the form of the author's popular volumes on American cars. For each year, it provides an industry overview and, for each manufacturer, an update on new models and other news, followed by a wealth of data: available powertrains, popular options, paint colors and more. Finally, each truck is detailed fully with specifications and measurements, prices, production figures, standard equipment and more.




Field & Stream


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FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.