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This book examines the impact of rumour during the French
Revolution, offering a new approach to understanding the
experiences of those who lived through it. Focusing on Paris during
the most radical years of the Jacobin republic, it argues that
popular rumour helped to shape perceptions of the Revolution and
provided communities with a framework with which to interpret an
unstable world. Lindsay Porter explores the role of rumour as a
phenomenon in itself, investigating the way in which the informal
authority of the 'word on the street' was subject to a range of
historical and contemporary prejudices. Drawing its conclusions
from police reports and other archival sources, this study examines
the potential of rumour both to unite and to divide communities, as
rumour and hearsay began to play an important role in defining and
judging personal commitment to the Revolution and what it meant to
be a citizen.
The Land-Rover was the first British four-wheel-drive vehicle of
its type. Having enjoyed world-wide success with numerous models,
variants and modifications, this book takes the reader through the
acquisition and restoration of a typical Land-Rover, with detailed
descriptions and illustrations of the processes needed to
thoroughly renovate, and improve the vehicle. The book includes
tips on what to look for when buying this type of vehicle, how to
renovate bodywork and chassis, how to strip out and replace
interiors and how to overhaul engine, electrical components and
suspension systems.
This best-selling book, with nearly 1,400 illustrations, outlines
the history of Britain's favourite sports car, tells the
prospective buyer how to find a good example of an MGB, MGC or MGB
V8, then gets down to the restoration, detailing how to renovate
bodywork and chassis; renovate interiors, including the recovering
of seats and renewal of carpets and hood; and give new life to
mechanical and electrical components. There is also information on
building an MGB for today, with modern comfort, handling,
performance and sound systems; and how to build a Heritage MGB.
'genuinely useful' Classic Car Mart
This book examines the impact of rumour during the French
Revolution, offering a new approach to understanding the
experiences of those who lived through it. Focusing on Paris during
the most radical years of the Jacobin republic, it argues that
popular rumour helped to shape perceptions of the Revolution and
provided communities with a framework with which to interpret an
unstable world. Lindsay Porter explores the role of rumour as a
phenomenon in itself, investigating the way in which the informal
authority of the 'word on the street' was subject to a range of
historical and contemporary prejudices. Drawing its conclusions
from police reports and other archival sources, this study examines
the potential of rumour both to unite and to divide communities, as
rumour and hearsay began to play an important role in defining and
judging personal commitment to the Revolution and what it meant to
be a citizen.
This volume contains detailed, step-by-step instructions for
converting a VW Transporter van or bus to a Camper. It gives advice
on how to choose the best van for your needs and prepare it - how
to plan the layout and choose fittings, how to fit an elevating
roof, how to cut panels and fit utilities.
This completely new, all-colour version of a best-selling
restoration manual contains a wealth of new guidance, particularly
on later Defender models. Clearly written, extensively illustrated
step-by-step procedures describe in detail the restoration of
bodywork, mechanicals, interior and electrics, providing owners
with an affordable route to ownership of one of the most versatile
and robust off-roaders available. This is an essential resource for
owners contemplating the restoration of an example of Land Rover's
iconic 4x4.
The legendary 'classic' Land Rover - the mainstay of the
four-wheel-drive market world-wide for over 60 years - was
rebranded Defender in 1990, and has upheld Land Rover's reputation
for producing rugged workhorses, with unbeatable off-road
capability. This Haynes Manual provides a practical guide to
modifications and upgrades for Defender owners who wish to update
or improve their vehicles. Coverage includes modifications for
recreational off-road use, as well as modifications intended to
improve comfort and cosmetic appearance.
We took a low-mileage, ex-military, unregistered Series III Land
Rover, stripped it down to its bare bones, and then blended it with
an original Series III Station Wagon in very poor condition. After
stirring into the pot a selection of new and modified parts from a
number of different sources, we ended up with the most immaculate
and user-friendly Series III you could imagine. Here's everything
you need to know to restore or modify your own Series III from
suspension, brakes, and steering, to engine, transmission and body
improvements. You want better seats? Galvanised chassis and
bulkhead? Immaculately restored body and mechanical components?
This manual tells you how. Including advice on rebuilding the rear
body tub, the bulkhead, Station Wagon side frames, and much more
besides, this book is a must for all Land Rover Series III owners!
Since its launch in 1948 the Morris Minor has graduated from
dependable workhorse to cult car, and is now regarded as a classic
to be cherished. This book, covering all models, gives a basic
history of the Minor, then advises how to find a good example and
set about the restoration work. Particular attention is given to
bodywork repairs (not least of which is the timberwork of the
Traveller), interior/hood renovation, mechanical components,
electrics, and updating specifications. The practical, how-to text
is supported by nearly 850 illustrations.
Filled with everything restorers are looking for including Mini
history, buying information, specs, bodywork, mechanics, interiors,
electrics, mods, tools, color schemes, clubs and more. Clear,
step-by-step photographs and instructions make this the book for
renovating your bodywork and interiors, giving new life to
mechanical and electrical components, plus improved performance and
appearance. Covers all models including Mini Cooper. Strongly
recommended. For those who love Minis, or are thinking about
buying.
Convert your own VW Panel Van to a Camper, and you've got the best
of both worlds, as Lindsay Porter's manual shows. The T5
Transporter, the world's best selling van, is great to own and
you'll save a fortune compared to the cost of buying a
ready-converted Camper. Follow the detailed, highly illustrated
instructions in this manual and you can't go wrong. This book will
show you how to chose the right Panel Van for your needs, how to
fit the roof, windows and furniture, plus step-by-step guides to
fitting cookers, a water supply, wash-stands, heaters and more. A
detailed guide with 500 illustrations, covering every aspect of the
conversion. You'll save money and learn a lot.
Chilton is pleased to distribute Porter Repair Manuals in North
America. Published by Porter Publishing Ltd. in the United Kingdom,
this series offers manuals for general automotive repair as well as
model-specific manuals, for use on American and European vehicles.
They provide comprehensive information in an easy-to-use format,
with step-by-step procedures and hundreds of illustrations, for
both the experienced and the novice do-it-yourselfer.Covers all
models.
The Renewable Energy Home Handbook is biased towards the practical,
and covers the installation of all leading types of alternative
domestic energy sources - from ground- and air-source heat pumps,
PV solar electricity generation and solar water heating, to
bio-mass domestic heating systems and wind turbines. Discussing the
pros and cons of each technology, it also provides you with a clear
overview of what's genuinely required and the benefits to be gained
from each system. The author, Lindsay Porter, is best known for his
books on motor vehicle technology, making car mechanics and body
repairs easy to understand and carry out. But alternative energy
and conservation have long been a passion for him and his wife,
Shan, so this manual is very much a labour of love. Here, Lindsay
applies his commitment to making difficult subjects easy for
everyone to understand to the money-saving - planet-saving -
systems we can apply to our homes.
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