Fit for a King: The Royal Garage of the Shahs of Iran

Fit for a King: The Royal Garage of the Shahs of Iran
Author: Borzou Sepasi
Publisher:
Total Pages: 560
Release: 2022-03-22
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781854432926

A wide-ranging history of royal automobiles in twentieth-century Iran. Iran's monarchial history spans over 2,500 years; the automobile's, not much over a century. It was not long after the advent of the earliest cars, however, that Iran's Shahan Shahs used their broad powers to begin procuring some of the world's most renowned and unique automobiles for their royal garages. In his wide-ranging new book, Iranian automotive historian Borzou Sepasi details the story of the royal garage of each Shah of Iran, beginning in 1900 with Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar, who, despite importing the country's first car, forbade drivers from traveling faster than horse-drawn carriages. Intertwining the major events in Iran's recent history--including the 1979 revolution and the end of monarchial rule--with the cars of the period, Fit for a King highlights the special roles these singular luxury vehicles played throughout the twentieth century. Magnificently illustrated with more than six hundred images of regal vehicles, Sepasi's book shines a light for Western readers on this fascinating yet little-known niche in automotive history.

Stock Car Kings

Stock Car Kings
Author: Andrew Gutelle
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Automobile racing drivers
ISBN: 9780448424897

This fast-paced introduction to the popular sport of NASCAR racing contains full-color photos and highlights of the careers of four of the most famous drivers.

From a Buick 8

From a Buick 8
Author: Stephen King
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2011-10
Genre: Abandonment of automobiles
ISBN: 9781444708110

Come close, children, and see the living crocodile. A vintage '54 Buick Roadmaster. At least, that's what it looks like . . . There is a secret hidden in Shed B in the state police barracks in Statler, Pennsylvania. A secret that has drawn troopers for twenty years - terrified yet irresistibly tempted to look at its chrome fenders, silver grille and exotic exhaust system. Young Ned Wilcox has started coming by the barracks: mowing the lawn, washing the windows, shovelling snow; it's a boy's way of holding on to his father - recently killed in a strange road accident by another Buick. And one day Ned peers through the windows of Shed B and discovers the family secret. Like his father, Ned wants answers. He deserves answers. And the secret begins to stir . . .

13 Kings

13 Kings
Author: V.S. Nesby
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2013-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1483622223

Megan was manufactured and born to live dangerously. She was a genetic creation of an illegal nongovernmental agency. She had to fight in order to live her life in every aspect. Upon her journey for revenge, her life seemed to have spilled into a series of twists and turns. She faced various challenges in her life and even wound up on a brief path she never knew existed.

The Great Kings Maruthu Pandiyars

The Great Kings Maruthu Pandiyars
Author: M. Manaiselvi Rajaraman
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2020-05-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 164850633X

The book The Great Kings Maruthu Pandiyars deals with the freedom fighters Maruthu Pandiyars of South India in the 18th century. The King Sethupathy of Ramanathapuram honoured them to extend their service in Sivagangai Seemai. Later, they became the de facto rulers of Sivagangai. They were well known for their devotional service, social reforms, implementing welfare schemes and taking care of the country’s administration and military administration with a virtuous sense of serving the society. Before the advent of the freedom movement in India, the rebels of south India had organised revolutionary leagues. Maruthu Pandiyars, Virupakshi Gopal Nayakar, Kerala Varman, Dhoondhaji from Kannada Nadu, Veerapandiya Kattaboman, Rebel Muthuramalinga Thevar and other poligars fought against the British rule. Untold sufferings and loss of lives of the south Indians were the sparks to enlighten the Indians to move towards the struggle of independence.

Kings of the Underworld Complete Series

Kings of the Underworld Complete Series
Author: Nikita Slater
Publisher: Nikita Slater Writing Services Ltd.
Total Pages: 2062
Release: 2023-03-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A collection of eight dark romance novels by USA Today Bestselling Author Nikita Slater. Billionaire's Captive Mistress Billionaire businessman Tyson King always gets what he wants. Nothing will stop him from taking and keeping the woman who has obsessed him, until her past threatens their love. Mafia's Savage Vendetta Mob boss Vladimir Sitnikov will play a dangerous game in order to capture the fiery detective, Jane McKinley. When she is hurt, he will burn the city around them until he finds his enemy. Mercenary's Dark Obsession When ex-mercenary Daniel becomes obsessed with a blind musician who lives in his building, nothing will stop him from infiltrating every aspect of her life. Bratva's Captive Assassin Exiled from Russia for more than a decade with a bounty on his head, Boris Grekov must now reclaim his birthright. When a beautiful assassin comes for him, nothing will stop him from taking both the woman and his throne. Bounty Hunter's Innocent Prize Burned out bounty hunter, Mack Hudson, meets innocent Lucy Miller and his lonely existence explodes out of control. When she’s hurt, nothing will stop him from making her kidnappers pay. Italian's Captive Beauty Maria is running from her past. Unfortunately, she runs straight into Italian mob boss, Nic DeLuca, who wants revenge. Soon, revenge will turn to obsession, which turns to love. But will the past come back to haunt them? Bodyguard's Forbidden Obsession After a lifetime without choice, Cass embarks on a journey of self-discovery where she learns to love and value herself as more than a mafia asset. Will love dictate her heart, or will she take the path laid out for her from birth? Mafia's Savage Boss When enemies close in, Vladimir and Jane Sitnikov must rely on old friends to help them. Warning: These books contain scenes of violence and sexuality, please read with caution. 18+