Phil Ford's Books

Lemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 1990–2016

By: Phil Edmonston

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Lemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 1990–2016

By: Phil Edmonston

This book steers buyers through the the confusion and anxiety of new and used vehicle purchases unlike any other car-and-truck book on the market. “Dr. Phil,” Canada’s best-known automotive expert for more than forty-five years, pulls no punches.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

721

Publisher

Dundurn

Published Date

ISBN 10

1459732588

ISBN 13

9781459732582

Phil's Favorite 500

Loves of a Moviegoing Lifetime

By: Phil Berardelli

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Phil's Favorite 500

Loves of a Moviegoing Lifetime

By: Phil Berardelli

Phil Berardelli has been in love with movies ever since his first encounter as a little boy thrilled him and then scared the daylights out of him. In the intervening years, including a six-year stint as a TV movie critic, Phil has seen at least 5,000 titles. Here he has put together a list of his 500+ favorites, which he has separated into 50 categories. He has accompanied each one with informative, witty, and often insightful capsule comments along with bits of trivia, formatting descriptions and, where available, links to online trailers, clips and full-length versions. Newly updated for 2014 and containing 24 new titles -- plus a new section of recommended books -- Phil's Favorite 500 encompasses everything Phil has learned in over half a century of moviegoing. The list includes something for everyone -- adults, couples, children, teens and families -- and covers some of the greatest movies ever made, both in the U.S. and elsewhere, as well as some of the cinema's most entertaining clunkers. Many of his choices -- and omissions -- may surprise you. But in all cases, Phil makes compelling arguments for sampling these titles. If you do sample them, you might just find yourself adding many of them to your own list of favorites. Sampled, browsed, or read from beginning to end, Phil's Favorite 500 reflects a love of the medium that is contagious, and his descriptions will help you view even the most familiar movies in a new and very entertaining way.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

441

Publisher

Mountain Lake Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1495600696

ISBN 13

9781495600692

Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2009-2010

By: Phil Edmonston

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2009-2010

By: Phil Edmonston

For the first time in one volume, Phil Edmonston, Canada’s automotive “Dr. Phil,” covers all used vehicles, packing this guide with insider tips to help the consumer make the safest and cheapest choice possible from cars and trucks of the past 25 years.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

477

Publisher

Dundurn

Published Date

ISBN 10

1770705406

ISBN 13

9781770705401

Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2012–2013

By: Phil Edmonston

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2012–2013

By: Phil Edmonston

Lemon-Aid guides steer the confused and anxious buyer through the economic meltdown unlike any other car-and-truck books on the market. U.S. automakers are suddenly awash in profits, and South Koreans and Europeans have gained market shares, while Honda, Nissan, and Toyota have curtailed production following the 2011 tsunami in Japan. Shortages of Japanese new cars and supplier disruptions will likely push used car prices through the roof well into 2012, so what should a savvy buyer do? The all-new Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2012-2013 has the answers, including: More vehicles rated, with some redesigned models that don’t perform as well as previous iterations downrated. More roof crash-worthiness ratings along with an expanded cross-border shopping guide. A revised summary of safety- and performance-related defects that are likely to affect rated models. More helpful websites listed in the appendix as well as an updated list of the best and worst "beaters" on the market. More "secret" warranties taken from automaker internal service bulletins and memos than ever.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

553

Publisher

Dundurn

Published Date

ISBN 10

1459702360

ISBN 13

9781459702363

Lemon-Aid New Cars and Trucks 2011

By: Phil Edmonston

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Lemon-Aid New Cars and Trucks 2011

By: Phil Edmonston

As U.S. and Canadian automakers and dealers face bankruptcy and Toyota battles unprecedented quality-control problems, Lemon-Aid guides steer the confused and anxious buyer through the economic meltdown unlike any other car-and-truck books on the market. Phil Edmonston, Canada’s automotive "Dr. Phil" for more than 40 years, pulls no punches. In this all-new guide he says: Chrysler’s days are numbered with the dubious help of Fiat. Electric cars and ethanol power are PR gimmicks. Diesel and natural gas are the future. Be wary of "zombie" vehicles: Jaguar, Land Rover, Saab, and Volvo. Mercedes-Benz – rich cars, poor quality. There’s only one Saturn you should buy. Toyota – enough apologies: "when you mess up, ’fess up.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

546

Publisher

Dundurn

Published Date

ISBN 10

1459705564

ISBN 13

9781459705562

Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2010-2011

By: Phil Edmonston

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2010-2011

By: Phil Edmonston

Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 20102011 shows buyers how to pick the cheapest and most reliable vehicles from the past 30 years of production. This book offers an exposf gas consumption lies, a do-it-yourself service manual, an archive of service bulletins granting free repairs, and more.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

586

Publisher

Dundurn

Published Date

ISBN 10

1770706526

ISBN 13

9781770706521

Lemon-Aid New Cars and Trucks 2010

By: Phil Edmonston

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Lemon-Aid New Cars and Trucks 2010

By: Phil Edmonston

This compendium of everything thats new in cars and trucks is packed with feedback from Canadian drivers, insider tips, internal service bulletins, and confidential memos to help the consumer select whats safe, reliable, and fuel-frugal.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

483

Publisher

Dundurn

Published Date

ISBN 10

155488442X

ISBN 13

9781554884421

Lemon-Aid New Cars and Trucks 2013

By: Phil Edmonston

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Lemon-Aid New Cars and Trucks 2013

By: Phil Edmonston

Offers advice for prospective buyers of cars and trucks, reveals information on secret warranties and confidential service bulletins, and tells how to complain and get results.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

530

Publisher

Dundurn

Published Date

ISBN 10

1459705734

ISBN 13

9781459705739

Lemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 2007–2018

By: Phil Edmonston

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Lemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 2007–2018

By: Phil Edmonston

A Globe and Mail bestseller! • “Dr. Phil,” Canada’s best-known automotive expert, and George Iny walk you through another year of car buying. After almost fifty years and two million copies sold, Phil Edmonston has a co-pilot for the Lemon-Aid Guide — George Iny, along with the editors of the Automobile Protection Association. The 2018 Lemon-Aid features comprehensive reviews of the best and worst vehicles sold since 2007. You’ll find tips on the “art of complaining” to resolve your vehicular woes and strategies to ensure you don’t get squeezed in the dealer’s business office after you’ve agreed on a price and let your guard down. And to make sure you receive compensation where it’s due, Lemon-Aid’s unique secret warranties round-up covers manufacturer extended warranties for performance defects. Lemon-Aid is an essential guide for careful buyers and long-time gearheads (who may not know as much as they think).

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

1015

Publisher

Dundurn

Published Date

ISBN 10

145974117X

ISBN 13

9781459741171

Lemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 1990–2015

By: Phil Edmonston

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Lemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 1990–2015

By: Phil Edmonston

Lemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 1990-2015 steers the confused and anxious buyer through the purchase of new and used vehicles unlike any other car-and-truck book on the market. "Dr. Phil," Canada's best-known automotive expert for more than 42 years, pulls no punches.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

567

Publisher

Dundurn

Published Date

ISBN 10

1459719425

ISBN 13

9781459719422

When Baseball Was Still Topps

Portraits of the Game in 1959, Card by Card

By: Phil Coffin

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

When Baseball Was Still Topps

Portraits of the Game in 1959, Card by Card

By: Phil Coffin

Card by card--all 572 of the '59 Topps set--this book contemplates the lives and times of mid-20th century baseball. That season was in the heart of a period of turmoil: milestones in integration, franchise shifts to the West Coast, a potential rival league, the major leagues' expansion, and labor issues that included paying young prospects not to play. The cards help tell the players' stories, too. The slugger who had a date with Marilyn Monroe (no, not Joe DiMaggio), and the minor leaguer better known than Marilyn. The nephew of a Black Sox player, and the target of a bribery attempt. The lefty catcher. The pitcher from Mayberry. The only player to pinch-hit for Ted Williams. Strikeout kings and wildmen. Religious stalwarts and hell raisers. The stripper's husband. The coolest socks in baseball. Ballplayers who were also basketball players--including the NBA's No. 1 pick one year. Satchel's Six Rules and Twig's Six Rules. Coot, Rip, Turk, Puddin' Head, Whammy, The Rope and Captain Midnight. Pick any card, and you'll find another engaging tale about baseball.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

244

Publisher

McFarland

Published Date

ISBN 10

1476651736

ISBN 13

9781476651736

Lemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 2007–2017

By: Phil Edmonston

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Lemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 2007–2017

By: Phil Edmonston

Steers buyers through the the confusion and anxiety of new and used vehicle purchases like no other car-and-truck book on the market. “Dr. Phil,” along with George Iny and the Editors of the Automobile Protection Association, pull no punches.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

657

Publisher

Dundurn

Published Date

ISBN 10

1459736982

ISBN 13

9781459736986

Bug

The Strange Mutations of the World's Most Famous Automobile

By: Phil Patton

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Bug

The Strange Mutations of the World's Most Famous Automobile

By: Phil Patton

Patton chronicles the remarkable journey of the Volkswagen Beetle--the world's most famous car--from Nazism to the sixties counterculture, the Cold War and today's global manufacturing.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

264

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published Date

ISBN 10

0743202422

ISBN 13

9780743202428

Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2011-2012

By: Phil Edmonston

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Lemon-Aid Used Cars and Trucks 2011-2012

By: Phil Edmonston

A guide to buying a used car or minivan features information on the strengths and weaknesses of each model, a safety summary, recalls, warranties, and service tips.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

587

Publisher

Dundurn

Published Date

ISBN 10

1554889510

ISBN 13

9781554889518

Breakfast in Paris, Lunch in Rome, Dinner in London

Reflections in the Eye of a CBS, NBC, ABC Photojournalist

By: Phil G. Giriodi

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Breakfast in Paris, Lunch in Rome, Dinner in London

Reflections in the Eye of a CBS, NBC, ABC Photojournalist

By: Phil G. Giriodi

When Phil Giriodi was just a boy, he knew exactly what he wanted to do—he wanted to get out of his small town and become a photojournalist, traveling the world and experiencing everything he could. And he did just that. Come along on the fascinating journey as Phil has Breakfast in Paris, Lunch in Rome, Dinner in London, and all on the same day! You'll travel to explore volcanoes, fly above mountains, swim with whales, witness drug busts, and even spend time with some major celebrities, presidents, and the pope. But it's not all fun and exciting. There are also moments of tragedy, frightening brushes with natural disasters, and eye-opening walks with the less fortunate. In each vignette, you'll see the world through the eyes of a multiple award-winning photojournalist who lived a dream, and you'll feel the itch to begin exploring the world too.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

348

Publisher

Tate Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1616634731

ISBN 13

9781616634735

How George Washington Fleeced the Nation

And Other Little Secrets Airbrushed From History

By: Phil Mason

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

How George Washington Fleeced the Nation

And Other Little Secrets Airbrushed From History

By: Phil Mason

Collects obscure trivia about historical figures, from President Lyndon Johnson's poor phone etiquette to Albert Einstein's habit of forgetting his shoes.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

273

Publisher

Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

Published Date

ISBN 10

1616080752

ISBN 13

9781616080754

Magic Moments Yankees

Celebrating the Most Successful Franchise in Sports History

By: Phil Pepe

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Magic Moments Yankees

Celebrating the Most Successful Franchise in Sports History

By: Phil Pepe

With more than 100 years to choose from, longtime Yankee sportswriter Phil Pepe narrows down the top 40 most fantastic moments in Yankee baseball. From the magical bat of Babe Ruth to the 26 World Series titles, there is no question that the Yankees are in a league of their own. Some of the famous and infamous moments highlighted in the book include Ron Guidry's 260 strikeout season; Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak; perfect games by Don Larsen, David Wells, and David Cone; and the infamous wife swap between Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich. An extraordinary celebration of Yankee history, fans will have the opportunity to reminisce about these miraculous moments for years to come.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

177

Publisher

Triumph Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

1633191168

ISBN 13

9781633191167

Hitler's Secret Jewish Psychic

And Other Strange and Obscure History

By: Phil Mason

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Hitler's Secret Jewish Psychic

And Other Strange and Obscure History

By: Phil Mason

A treasure trove filled with fascinating anecdotes about the tiny ripples that have caused big waves in history, Hitler’s Secret Jewish Psychic will cure you of two misconceptions: the first being that history is relentlessly boring and the second that significant historical events are caused by significant and great causes. Here you’ll unearth a multitude of facts you never knew were true. You’ll learn some unbelievable things about some of the most prominent figures in history (Picasso was stillborn until his uncle revived him by blowing cigar smoke in his face!). You’ll discover facts about some of the most famous wars in history (Japan actually manufactured balloons carrying deadly diseases, which they attempted to send over the Pacific Ocean to the United States). Other strange facts include: The career Fidel Castro almost chose over his leadership of Cuba Where Eli Whitney got the idea for his invention of the cotton gin What almost happened during the Wrights brothers’ first successful flight Why certain literary works almost never saw the light of publication What day should have really been designated Independence Day The truth behind Winston Churchill’s daring escape from a Boer War prisoner-of-war camp Franklin Roosevelt’s campaign cover-up The behind-the-scene beliefs of Isaac Newton And many more! It is true that many things you hear should be taken with a pinch of salt; nothing proves this so much as Hitler’s Secret Jewish Psychic, where you will discover the outrageous secrets history has tried (and failed) to keep. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

536

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published Date

ISBN 10

162914987X

ISBN 13

9781629149875

Dead Man Blues

Jelly Roll Morton Way Out West

By: Phil Pastras

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Dead Man Blues

Jelly Roll Morton Way Out West

By: Phil Pastras

It is hard to say which makes for the more compelling narrative: the life of jazz great Jelly Roll Morton or the detective work that Phil Pastras undertook in putting together this engaging book. Dead Man Blues tells both these tales admirably, drawing on a treasure-trove of previously unknown material. It is both an important contribution to jazz scholarship and a fascinating piece of storytelling."—Ted Gioia, author of The History of Jazz and West Coast Jazz "Meticulously researched, including primary source material recently uncovered by the author, Dead Man Blues is not only a masterfully written, definitive account of Jelly Roll Morton's west coast years, but also a penetrating psychological and social study of the man and the forces that drove and shaped him."—Steve Isoardi, co-author of Central Avenue Sounds "A must-read for all jazz aficionados."—Gerald Wilson "One of the best books ever written about Jelly Roll Morton."—Gerald Wiggins, jazz pianist

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

276

Publisher

Univ of California Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0520236874

ISBN 13

9780520236875

Salts and Suits

By: Phil Jarratt

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Salts and Suits

By: Phil Jarratt

Salts and Suits is the amazing true story of how a group of young beach bums turned their passion for riding big waves into the world's fastest growing leisure industry, surviving wipe-outs, drug busts, rip-offs, recessions and the constant pressure to act and dress like grown-ups. Still the darlings of Wall Street despite recent downturns, surfing's biggest brands have crossed the billion dollar threshold by thinking big and staying cool ... and that's a hell of a balancing act. Drawing on more than 200 interviews with industry figures and the idiosyncratic founders of the leading brands, Phil.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

277

Publisher

Hardie Grant Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1742734405

ISBN 13

9781742734408

American Dream Cars

Over 60 Years of the Best Concept Vehicles

By: Mitch Frumkin,Phil Hall

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

American Dream Cars

Over 60 Years of the Best Concept Vehicles

By: Mitch Frumkin,Phil Hall

Chronologically organized, this reference offers a visual history of more than 650 wonderful experimental machines, starting with the Buick Y-Job dream car of the 1930s to the 2002 fuel-cell-propelled cars and light-duty trucks.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

356

Published Date

ISBN 10

0873494911

ISBN 13

9780873494915

Lemon-Aid

New Cars & Mini-vans

By: Phil Edmonston

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Lemon-Aid

New Cars & Mini-vans

By: Phil Edmonston

New car and minivan rating guide.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

526

Published Date

ISBN 10

1550415743

ISBN 13

9781550415742

Lemon-aid Car Guide 2001

By: Phil Edmonston

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Lemon-aid Car Guide 2001

By: Phil Edmonston

A guide to buying a used car or minivan features information on the strengths and weaknesses of each model, a safety summary, recalls, warranties, and service tips.

Average ratings

N/A