Tony Baker Livres

A charming illustrated guide to burping, stimulating, and soothing your baby--so you can keep your sanity while helping your infant find inner peace. The Mama Sutra is an essential parenting handbook to more than forty methods to calm fussiness, encourage bowel movements, and (the holy grail) help everyone get back to sleep. Meet the Lucky Rabbit, the Drunk Monk, the Spraying Mantis, and other time-tested and scientifically proven ways to help your baby feel better, developed with help from experts in the ancient art of holistic healing. Whether your little one is experiencing reflux, colic, constipation, or something you can't quite identify, the simple and fun positions, holds, and massages in this adorable illustrated guide present solutions to soothe them, one beneficial pose at a time. You will become your baby's own enlightened guru.

The Tastemaker charts the singular life of a man who has been at the beating heart of music's most iconic moments for over sixty years. Leaving school and starting his career at Decca Records in 1958 at the age of sixteen, Tony King would soon find himself becoming close friends with Elton John, rekindling John Lennon and Yoko Ono's relationship, mediating a quarrelsome Mick[Bokinfo].

Starting in the early 1900s, Santa Barbara County became home to over a dozen motorcycle race courses. Not one of those battlegrounds survives today. Pershing Park once had a stadium, Elings Park on Las Positas Road was Veronica Springs Hill Climb Course, and before that, La Conchita was home to hill climbing and TT events. Motorcycling in Santa Barbara County will take the readers back in time to the glory days of two wheels on city streets and engage them in competition at its race tracks. Preserved in these pages are the first-hand stories of the men that competed on these courses as far back as 1924.

Exploring the rich history of motor sports in Ventura County, this book features classic photographs that capture the vibrant racing culture of the Central Coast. Readers will discover the once-popular Oxnard Speedway, delve into the hot-rodding scene of Ojai during the 1950s and 1960s, and meet influential figures who shaped the local automotive landscape. The book also highlights custom cars and showcases thrilling motorcycle, off-road, and drag boat activities from the golden era, celebrating a cherished tradition of speed and craftsmanship.

The book offers a nostalgic journey into the hot rodding scene of California's central coast during the 1940s and 1950s, showcasing a rich collection of photographs that capture the era's vibrant motor sports culture. It highlights the earliest drag strips, jalopy racing, and road-racing events, while following local enthusiasts on adventures to iconic locations like El Mirage dry lake and Bonneville salt flats. Through personal albums, readers gain insight into the origins of a cultural movement that would eventually influence motor sports nationwide.

Exploring the vibrant history of motor sports in Central California, the book showcases thrilling Model T races from the 1930s and the rise of exotic sports car racing in the mid-20th century. It highlights influential figures like Sam Foose, a pioneer in car customizing, and Don Edwards, a successful drag boat racer. The collection features historic images of drag strips, racetracks, and notable personalities, celebrating the golden age of racing with a focus on hot rods, customs, and various racing vehicles that defined the era.

Focusing on the rich history of hot rodding in Ventura County, the book explores the vibrant community of car enthusiasts and clubs that flourished in the mid-20th century. It features vintage photographs capturing the excitement of national championship drag races and highlights iconic drag strips like Goleta and Saugus. Readers will also discover the significance of renowned clubs such as the Motor Monarchs, the Kustomeers, and the Pharaohs, providing a nostalgic glimpse into a pivotal era of automotive culture.