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Desire is about to reach its peak.

Suzanne Jefferson is broke, which is why she's given up charity work for wedding planning. Fortunately, she has a high-profile client-and best of all, he's paid in advance. There are just two teensy problems: the bride is a bona fide bridezilla, and Suzanne's stock racer ex- husband is the best man. At least she though he was her ex-husband...

This revised, updated, expanded fifth edition is indispensable-with all the latest models, parts, and repair techniques, and terrific money-saving tips to keep any ride in tip-top shape Since its first publication, Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair has sold over 400,000 copies. The fifth edition is guaranteed to remain the category killer. This long-overdue update is a must-have for weekend riders and serious cyclists alike.

Whether they own the latest model or a classic with thousands of miles on it, beginners and experienced cyclists alike can depend on this book to get their bikes out of the shop faster and keep them on the road longer. They'll discover information on: o Building a dream bike workshop o Disc brakes, both cable-actuated and hydraulic o Dialing in front and rear suspension shocks for comfortable rides o The latest crankset and bottom bracket designs o Overhauling freewheels and cassettes for peak performance o Specs on all the latest handlebar and headset sizes o Servicing clipless pedals for maximum safety

With troubleshooting sections to quickly identify and correct common problems, 450 photographs and 40 drawings to clarify all the step-by-step directions so even the complete neophyte can get repairs right the first time, and Web sites and phone numbers of bicycle and parts manufacturers, this is truly the ultimate bicycle repair and maintenance manual-now better than ever in its fifth edition!

A guide to modifying and tuning modern electronic fuel injection (EFI) and electronic control unit (ECU) systems. Includes sections on standalones, an overview of EFI systems components and basic operation, and much more.

Amazon Best Books of the Month, February 2010: There is, as everyone knows, no place in the world changing as fast, and at such scale, as China. Accounts of the upheaval can be breathless and even alarming, but Peter Hessler is the calmest and most companionable of correspondents. In his reporting for the New Yorker and in his books River Town, Oracle Bones, and now the superb Country Driving, he's observed the past 15 years of change with the patience and perspective--and necessary good humor--of an outsider who expects to be there for a while. In Country Driving, Hessler takes to the roads, as so many Chinese are doing now for the first time, driving on dirt tracks to the desert edges of the ancient empire and on brand-new highways to the mushrooming factory towns of the globalized boom. He's modest but intrepid--having taken to heart the national philosophy that it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission--and an utterly enjoyable guide, with a humane and empathetic eye for the ambitions, the failures, and the comedy of a country in which everybody, it seems, is on the move, and no one is quite sure of the rules. --Tom Nissley

The Ultimate Motorcycle Guide By the Author Of The New York Times Bestselling Memoir Hell's Angel

Let's Ride is a nuts-and-bolts guide to mastering the art of motorcycling. From choosing the right bike to sharpening riding techniques, Sonny Barger mines his lifetime of experience to provide advice and wisdom that will help fellow riders-new and veteran alike-survive the dangers of motorcycling.

Let's Ride is the only book of its kind: an essential resource covering every aspect of motorcycle riding and ownership. Chapters include:

• Why Ride?
• Dissecting the Beast: the Anatomy of a Motorcycle
• Types of Bikes
• Fundamentals of Riding
• Evaluating a Used Motorcycle
• Buying a Bike
• Advanced Riding Techniques
• Living with a Motorcycle

Learn how to ride-the right way-from an American legend.

Popular motorcycle journalist and author Mark Zimmerman brings a comfortable, conversational tone to his easy-to-understand explanations of how motorcycles work and how to maintain them and fix them when they don't. This practical tutorial covers all brands and styles of bikes, making it a perfect companion to the owner's service manual whether you need to use the step-by-step instructions for basic maintenance techniques to wrench on your bike yourself or just want to learn enough to become an informed customer at your local motorcycle service department. This book includes more than 500 color photos and a thorough index to make it an especially user-friendly reference for home motorcycle mechanics of all skill levels.

An Illustrated Guide to the 250 Most Important Car Parts and how they work.

The BMW 5 Series (E60, E61) Service Manual: 2004-2010 contains in-depth maintenance, service and repair information for the E60 and E61 platform BMW 5 Series models from 2004 to 2010. The aim throughout has been simplicity and clarity, with practical explanations, step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications. Whether you re a professional or a do-it-yourself BMW owner, this manual helps you understand, care for and repair your BMW.

The do-it-yourself BMW owner will find this manual indispensable as a source of detailed maintenance and repair information. Even if you have no intention of working on your vehicle, you will find that reading and owning this manual makes it possible to discuss repairs more intelligently with a professional technician.

Models covered

525i and 530i
• M54 engine (2004-2005)
• N52 engine (2006-2007)

528i
• N52K engine (2008-2010)

535i
• N54 twin turbo engine (2008-2010)

545i
• N62 V8 engine (2004-2005)

550i
• N62 TU V8 engine (2006-2010)

Manual transmissions (remove, install, external service)

• Getrag GS6-17BG
• ZF GS6-37BZ , ZF GS6-53DZ

Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) (remove, install)

• ZF GS6S37BZ, ZF GS6S53BZ

Automatic transmissions (remove, install, external service)

• ZF GA6HP19Z, GA6HP19Z TU
• ZF GA6HP26Z, GA6HP26Z TU

Technical features:

• Condition based service (CBS) maintenance procedures from replacing the cabin microfilter to checking and resetting service intervals. This manual tells you what to do and how and when to do it.
• Cylinder head cover gasket and crankshaft seal service (includes removal and installation of Valvetronic motor).
• Cooling system and radiator service.
• Fuel injection and ignition system diagrams and explanations.
• Information about advanced technical features such as Valvetronic, VANOS, twin turbochargers, DSC (dynamic stability control), dynamic drive (active stabilizer bars), active steering, and xDrive.
• Suspension repair procedures.
• Brakes, steering and ABS troubleshooting and repair.
• Heating and air-conditioning repair, including A/C component replacement.
• Body and hood repairs and adjustments.
• Electrical system service, with an easy-to-use illustrated component locator section.
• Comprehensive wiring schematics, including fuses and grounds.
• BMW OBD II diagnostic trouble codes, SAE-defined OBD II P-codes, as well as basic scan tool operation.
• BMW factory tolerances, wear limits, adjustments and tightening torques.