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In the present day, amateur mechanic and racing driver Stuart Robson undertakes a daring project--to build his very own touring race car out of a standard road-production car. But with every project comes its problems. Having found out in his teenage years that he is autistic, he has been able to overcome every problem in his life. But now in his twenty-first year, he undergoes his toughest yet. The close encounters of a female kind. Strap yourself in for you're about to read and ride on the Wheels of Thunder.

In the present day, amateur mechanic and racing driver Stuart Robson undertakes a daring project--to build his very own touring race car out of a standard road-production car. But with every project comes its problems. Having found out in his teenage years that he is autistic, he has been able to overcome every problem in his life. But now in his twenty-first year, he undergoes his toughest yet. The close encounters of a female kind. Strap yourself in for you're about to read and ride on the Wheels of Thunder.

Following the brutal wars which raged in the former Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, Bosnia and Herzegovina was awkwardly partitioned into two governing entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska. But there was one part of the country which could not be fitted into either category: the Breko District, a strategically critical land-bridge between the two parts of the Bosnian Serb territory. This region was the subject of a highly unusual experiment: placed under a regime of internationally supervised government, Breko became a ""free city,"" evoking the memory of...

The last rotary-engined car built, Mazda's RX-8 provides a unique driving experience. Until you've tried one, it's hard to imagine how smooth its free-revving engine really is, or how enjoyable its handling. With comfortable space for four, it can be practical too.

Like most Japanese cars, the RX-8 is generally well built, but the rotary engine can suffer from hot starting and rotor tip wear issues, which can prove expensive to put right. Extensive back-up from owner forums and independent specialists - listed in the guide - mean that these problems can be addressed, but choosing a...

The support you need to be successful with weight-loss surgery

If you're considering weight-loss surgery, or have already had it, you're probably filled with expectations, concerns--and a million questions. Author Melissa deBin-Parish knows what you're going through. She and her husband, Dan, lost a combined 300 pounds after their surgeries in 2003. Melissa went from a size 24 to a size 4, dramatically improved her life, and started her own support group to help other patients find the same success. Today, her website is one of the most popular and informed support groups...

The 190 (W 201) was a landmark car for Mercedes-Benz: the predecessor to today's C-Class models, it was the company's first compact saloon (sedan) and combined advanced engineering with a new direction in body styling, later followed by the W124 and R129 series. Engines available included robust petrol and diesel 'fours', as well as a silky 'straight-six'. The sporting 190 E 2.3-16 and 2.5-16 models, initially developed with Cosworth, took Mercedes to new levels of performance. Altogether, nearly 1.9 million cars were produced, and today the 190 is an increasingly sought-after modern...