This book on the first generation Porsche 911 (997) is the fifth of six planned inThe Essential Companion series, and the fourth with Veloce Publishing. It carries on the tradition established with Adrian Streather's first Porsche 911 book on the 964 series, and contains everything a 997 owner needs to know, plus a lot more.

The 997 series was the first to be fitted with Japanese-manufactured transmissions; this then-new technology, and the transmission details, is explained in depth. All other new technology advancements installed into the first generation 997 are also described, along with details of all the advantages and improvements the 997 has over previous 911 series.

Every model and version is described, along with the 3.6- and 3.8-litre engines, and the associated engine management software combinations for the many different national variants.

In other words, no matter where on the planet a 997 owner resides, their version of the car is covered in this book.

Adrian Grant examines the rise of Irish socialist republicanism between 1909 and 1936. He gives a chronological overview of the actors and events that defined Irish socialism republicanism, arguing that it was more complex than James Connolly. He starts with the formation of the Irish Transport and General Workers Union (ITGWU) as a water-shed moment in the Irish labor-movement. He argues that the ITGWU organized workers around Irish interests and formed the backbone of Irish socialist republicanism. He looks at their influence in the Easter Uprising and other revolutionary events. Later chapters turn to the sometimes volatile relationship between communism and republicanism, and the factional divisions that ultimately crippled the IRA. In his conclusion, he argues that differences of strategy and not incompatibility between socialism and republicanism were to blame. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Dagli anni Cinquanta a oggi, il libro racconta le vicende personali, le molteplici attivitą benefiche e la musica di Michael. Illustrato con centinaia di fotografie a colori e in bianco e nero, passa in rassegna tutti i dischi, i concerti, i video e i premi vinti, oltre a svelare curiositą e aneddoti sconosciuti. Dalla Steeltown alla Motown, dai Jackson 5 alla carriera solista, da The wiz a Thriller, Michael Jackson č stato bad, smooth, dangerous, invincible, cattivo, dolce, pericoloso, invincibile. Inizia a esibirsi a cinque anni, a undici č gią acclamatissimo, a ventuno č una star irraggiungibile. Sempre sotto i riflettori, Michael spesso sembrava staccato dalla realtą che lo circondava. 'A visual documentary' č la biografia completa del re del pop.

A lavishly illustrated full color photo book featuring an exclusive interview with the King of Pop... Michael Jackson openly talking about the History World Tour, his music and future. A look at the mega-hit singles and videos from the History album, including Scream, You Are Not Alone, Earth Song and They Don't Care About Us. Michael's spectacular short movie - Ghosts.