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Brian Long

In the past the 924 was often underrated, but nowadays enthusiasts appreciate the car's performance, build quality, practicality and affordability. This book records the full history of the 924, including motorsport, from inception until the end of production.

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Brian Long

The first in a series of SLK titles, this detailed volume, written with the full co-operation of Mercedes-Benz, reveals the full history of the first generation 'Sportlich, Leicht und Kurz' - the SLK. Starting with an introduction to, and history of, the Mercedes-Benz marque, it shows the SLK concept cars, and provides full coverage of all the SLK R170 production models and the optional extras that were sold with them. Also included are comprehensive appendices describing year-by-year chan...

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Brian Long

A unicorn founder gives step-by-step advice on everything from finding product-market fit to managing investorsIn Problem Hunting: The Tech Startup Textbook, Brian Long offers a tactical approach to building a tech company based on his experience growing a multi-billion dollar software business and selling another business to Twitter for nine figures. This is a daily playbook that any budding entrepreneur will return to over and over again as a reference w...

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Brian Long

Researched and written in Japan with the full co-operation of the factory, here in definitive detail is the story of the Honda S2000 - a series of open two-seaters that built on the success of the NSX, helping the company justify its on-track exploits with a proper line of sporting machinery. Successful immediately, the S2000 models defended Honda's honour on the tracks, but it was in the showrooms where the S2000 excelled. After a major face-lift, it was eventually killed off in 2009, but...

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Brian Long

The full history of Porsche's 991-type 911, written with cooperation from the factory by an acknowledged Porsche expert.Discover the complete story of Porsche's 991-series 911—the most commercially successful generation of the marque's legendary sports car. Launched at the 2011 Frankfurt Show, the 991 blended timeless design with modern engineering, offering everything from refined everyday drivability to uncompromising track performance.Written by renowned...

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Brian Long

The fascinating inside story of how Mazda made the world's favorite lightweight sports car.Mazda Mx-5 Miata Roadster: Design & Development is the extraordinary account of how the world's most popular sports car came into being. The story of how a team of dedicated engineers and designers boldly conceived the idea of a totally new lightweight sports car at a time when the traditional open roadster seemed doomed to extinction. Facing considerable opposition,...

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Brian Long

The full pictorial history of Porsche's racing cars from 2006 to 2023.The third volume in a definitive history of Porsche's racing cars, bringing the story to 2023. Illustrated throughout with contemporary photography sourced from the factory, this book serves as the perfect record of Porsche's motorsport exploits from 2006 onwards. Written by an acknowledged Porsche expert, with the full cooperation of the factory.

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Brian Keating, Kim Long

How do you like your tea? A guide to the art and science of this ancient culinary comfort.In How to Make Tea, tea experts Brian Keating and Kim Long will teach you everything you need to know to make your desired cup. We've been drinking tea for thousands of years, yet few of us realize that all tea types—from elegant lapsang to pungent pu-erh—come from the same plant. But how are there so many different styles?It comes down to science: geography, bi...

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Brian Long

A milestone car, up there with the Toyota 2000GT, Datsun 240Z, & Mazda's RX-7 & MX-5. The first mid-engined production model to come from the Land of the Rising Sun will always have a special place in the hearts of all sports car enthusiasts. This is the definitive story.

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Brian Long

Mercedes-Benz 'Fintail' Models charts the development of the W110, W111 and W112 'Fintail' (or 'Heckflosse') series, the line that helped revive the Mercedes-Benz brand in the post-war years. With a unique combination of exceptional engineering and a timeless beauty, even the most basic of these vehicles has a charm that is difficult to find in the majority of cars today. After outlining the company's history, the book looks at the development of the first of the 'Fintail' models - the W11...

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Brian Long

The second in a series of five books which chronicle in definitive depth the history of the evergreen 911, from earliest design studies to the water-cooled cars of today. Takes up the story from the 2.4 litre cars, & covers the 2.7 litre machines & the first of the legendary Turbos. RS/RSR models are included, as is the 912E.

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Brian Long

The ultimate inside story of Toyota's spectacular modern-era triumph in the World Rally Championship.From the adrenaline-charged forests of Finland to the icy roads of Monte Carlo, Toyota – through its motorsport arm, Gazoo Racing – has redefined what it means to win at the highest level of rallying. This book tells the full and rarely shared story of that journey, charting the team's rise from ambitious comeback to championship dominance.Opening with a viv...