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<p><strong>Calling all bada**es! The only official guide to the kickin' world of the Emmy-nominated and globally beloved show <em>Cobra Kai </em>is here.</strong></p><p><em>The Kick-A** Book of Cobra Kai</em> is a celebration of the superfans - an essential companion to the show acting as a master sensei ready to guide readers through the karate-crazed San Fernando Valley. The legacy of <em>The</em> <em>Karate Kid</em> and <em>Cobra Kai</em> continues with never-before-seen photographs and illustrations as well as interviews with Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso), William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence), Martin Kove (John Kreese), Xolo Mariduena (Miguel Diaz), and Mary Mouser (Samantha LaRusso).</p><p>The show's creators will give an unprecedented look inside the making of <em>Cobra Kai</em> and the writing, directing, and production of this beloved franchise that has grown from scrappy underdog to a global phenomenon. Hear directly from the show's crew and get an exclusive behind -he-scenes look into fight choreography from the stunt team; journey with the set designers through the Valley, from the magical retreat of the Miyagi-do dojo to the humble strip mall that houses the Cobra Kai dojo; and learn from the composers how the bada** soundtrack for the show was conceived. And MUCH MORE!</p><p>Remember: <strong>Strike First. Strike Hard. No Mercy.</strong></p>

<p>Time to put away the shot glass-tequila long ago left its spring break cliches in the dust. Today, it is not just a sophisticated global phenomenon but is poised to surpass vodka to become the number one spirit in the U.S. by sales. Which means there's no better time for <i>A Field Guide to Tequila</i>, the new bible on this popular spirit.<br/><br/>Whether you're already an aficionado who likes to slow-sip an artisanal extra-anejo or a margarita lover curious about your favourite drink and what makes it special, <i>A Field Guide to Tequila </i>takes you step by step into everything that makes tequila tequila, from how it came about, to how it's made, to how to select, taste, and serve it.<br/><br/>Beginning with the origin of every bottle of tequila-the unique blue agave (which is actually much closer, biologically, to a lily than a cactus)-it's all here: The life cycle of the blue agave and the complex process of turning it into liquor (hint: There's harvesting, steaming, roasting, and-still in use in one legendary distillery-working mules). The five classes of tequila, including the unfortunate myth of blanco's inferiority. How to read a tequila label. The seventeen tequila producers to know and brands you need to explore, from giants of the industry like Patron and Jose Cuervo to traditionalists, artisans, and innovators, including Tapatio, Siete Leguas, Ocho, G4, and Cava de Oro. The real deal with so many celebrity tequila brands, a phenomenon that started with Bing Crosby. How to set up a tequila tasting. A complete guide to tequila tourism, including dos and don'ts for visiting the town of Tequila, best times to go, essential stops, and a glossary of Spanish. Oh, and a recipe for a best-ever margarita, plus three other classic tequila cocktails, including the Rolling Stones' favourite, the tequila sunrise.<br/><br/>With its striking visuals and appealing package, <i>A Field Guide to Tequila </i>is a go-to reference that felicitously also feels like a real gift book-and vice versa.</p>

In this expanded collector's edition ofThe Art of NASA, complete with a paper model Lunar Module and a poster, explore over 200 stunning artworks commissioned by NASA to sell its missions.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Formed in 1958, NASA has long maintained a department of visual artists to depict the concepts and technologies created in humankind's quest to explore the final frontier. Culled from a carefully chosen reserve of approximately 3,000 files deep in the NASA archives, the200+ awe-inspiring illustrations presented in this special boxed edition are complemented by:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><ul><li>32 pages of new material</li><li>A paper model of the Lunar Module</li><li>A rolled poster</li><li>A sheet of four postcards</li><li>A new foreword by astronaut Tom Jones</li></ul><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />From space suits to capsules, from landing modules to the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station, and more recent concepts for space planes,The Art of NASApresents60 years of American space explorationin an unprecedented fashion. All the landmark early missions are represented in detail-Gemini, Mercury, Apollo-as are post-Space Race accomplishments, like themission to Marsand other deep-space explorations.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The insightful text relates thewonderful stories associated with the art. For instance, the incredibly rare early Apollo illustrations show how Apollomighthave looked if the landing module had never been developed. Black-and-white Gemini drawings illustrate how the massive NASA art department did its stuff with ink pen and rubdown Letraset textures. Cross-sections of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project docking adapter reveal Russian sensitivity about US "male" probes "penetrating" their spacecraft, thus the androgynous "adapter" now used universally in space. International Space Station cutaways show howhugethe original plan was, but also what was retained.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Every picture inThe Art of NASAtells a special story. This collection of the rarest of the rare is not onlya unique view of NASA history-it's a fascinating look at the art of illustration anda glimpse of NASA history like no other.

A complete history of 110 years of Alfa Romeo, the cars, the people, the racing, and the heritage.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><p>For more than 110 years, Alfa Romeo has set the standard for elegant, sophisticated, and racy Italian automobiles. The first Alfa Romeo, the Tipo 24HP, rolled off the line in 1910 and paved the way for such classic and well-known models as the Tipo 33 Stradale, Guilia, Giulietta, Alfasud, Alfetta, and Stelvio-Alfa Romeo's first SUV. And this comprehensive book covers them all and much more.</p><p>Automotive writer and Alfa Romeo buff Christian Schön celebrates the 110th anniversary of Alfa Romeo by taking a deep dive into the people, places, races, and especially the cars that are part of Alfa Romeo's rich history and heritage. The book includes<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />- a thorough timeline of all the important events and milestones in Alfa Romeo's 110-year history, 1910-2020;<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />- special sections on Alfa Romeo's auto designs, engines, technology, concept cars, factories, and advertising, as well as the Alfa Romeo Museum in Milan and the key personnel responsible for Alfa Romeo's rise to the top;<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />- an in-depth look at Alfa Romeo's racing history, including five world championship titles, a dozen European championships, 11 victories in the legendary Mille Miglia endurance race, and a victory in the German Touring Car Championship (DTM); and<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />- exciting "behind the scenes" stories and more than 350 color and black-and-white images.</p>Anyone with a passion for Alfa Romeo-or automotive history, design, and racing in general-will find excitement in these pages. The book is a must-have for any automotive library.

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