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As Ford cars grew in both size and weight after WWII, the need for a more powerful and robust engine than the aging Flathead was becoming apparent. The successor of the Flathead engine, the Ford Y-block V-8 engine delivered far better performance and it didn't have the inherent oiling problems of the Flathead. This engine featured deep skirt block design, and its layout resembles a Y, hence the Y-block name. Manufactured displacements of 239, 256, 272, 292, and 312 cubic inches, this stout engine grew in displacement over the years to meet demands for more power. It powered a variety of Ford trucks and cars from 1952 to 1964, including the Thunderbird, Edsel, and the famous 53-56 pickups.

The Ford Y-block has been largely ignored for years, but now the engine is enjoying a renaissance. With the renewed interest, many new high-performance parts are on the market. In this comprehensive rebuild and high-performance build-up guide, a step-by-step rebuild of two stock engines is provided, complete with explanatory text and captions as well as full-color photos. During the rebuild process, you learn the unique features of this engine series and how to build a strong and reliable engine. In addition, author Charles Morris profiles the building a modified supercharged 292 engine that uses the latest performance parts and technology developed specifically for this engine series. You are shown how to machine and prep the block, refurbish the cylinder heads, and select the optimal rotating assembly for a particular horsepower level.

The last book published on Y-Blocks was more than 20 years ago, but there has not been an authoritative step-by-step engine rebuild and high-performance book until now. The enthusiasts have been clamoring for information and of course owners will find invaluable coverage of the new parts, machining process, and assembly techniques. If you're a Y-block enthusiast, you will have to have this book.

A cracking good story with a wonderful cast of rogues, ruffians and some remarkably holy and sensible people. --Los Angeles Times Book Review

Before the potato famine ravaged Ireland in the 1840s, the Roman Catholic Church was barely a thread in the American cloth. Twenty years later, New York City was home to more Irish Catholics than Dublin. Today, the United States boasts some sixty million members of the Catholic Church, which has become one of this country's most influential cultural forces.

In American Catholic: The Saints and Sinners Who Built America's Most Powerful Church, Charles R. Morris recounts the rich story of the rise of the Catholic Church in America, bringing to life the personalities that transformed an urban Irish subculture into a dominant presence nationwide. Here are the stories of rogues and ruffians, heroes and martyrs--from Dorothy Day, a convert from Greenwich Village Marxism who opened shelters for thousands, to Cardinal William O'Connell, who ran the Church in Boston from a Renaissance palazzo, complete with golf course. Morris also reveals the Church's continuing struggle to come to terms with secular, pluralist America and the theological, sexual, authority, and gender issues that keep tearing it apart. As comprehensive as it is provocative, American Catholic is a tour de force, a fascinating cultural history that will engage and inform both Catholics and non-Catholics alike.

The best one-volume history of the last hundred years of American Catholicism that it has ever been my pleasure to read. What's appealing in this remarkable book is its delicate sense of balance and its soundly grounded judgments. --Andrew Greeley

It is our purpose briefly to outline the history of the Aryan-Race, - that great and noble family of mankind which has played so striking a part upon the stage of the world; to seek it in its primitive home, observe the unfoldment of its beliefs and institutions, follow it in its migrations.

Aryan Sun-Myths: The Origin of Religions by Sarah Elizabeth Titcomb, was originally published in 1889. The work looks at the central themes of Christianity and their pre-Christian Aryan roots by way of a comparative mythology with Egyptian, Hindu, Celtic, Buddhist, Aztec, and Arabian mythologies, inclduing the recurrent themes and symbols of the Tree of Life, Axis Mundi, Cross, and Virgin born saviour. Titcomb also points out the underlying seasonal agricultural and astronomical cycles in these theological systems. The introduction is provided by Charles Morris, author of The Aryan Race: Its Origins and Its Achievements, which was originally published in 1888.

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Man And His Ancestor: A Study In Evolution, has been considered an important book throughout the human history. So that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. The whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. This book is not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

Is Atheism Dead? The Unbelieving Unbelievers Epidemic Is an inspirational Biblical approach to how God sees atheism. This book is part one of a four-part series as Charles has logically made his case that there are four classes of people in the world. The first is Unbelieving Unbelievers, which are those who embrace atheism. The other three include Believing Unbelievers, Unbelieving Believers, and Believing Believers.

As we search, God has established His pattern for those seeking wisdom. False wisdom only brings insecurity leading to a graphic lake of fire. The atheists have the spirit of antichrist, yet in their foolishness are not afraid of the antichrist spirit.

Atheism is an epidemic, growing with an estimated 500 million followers. Charles demonstrates his leadership by warning us what we can expect from Unbelieving Unbelievers and how they affect us. Charles' keen use of apologetics makes Is Atheism Dead? a must-read as we see these changing times leading us to the end of the ages.

A New History of the United States; The greater republic, embracing the growth and achievements of our country from the earliest days of discovery and settlement to the present eventful year has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

This lavishly illustrated volume documents the history and culture of the American South, from the colonial era to the early twentieth century. It covers topics such as slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and industrialization, with a focus on the region's economic and social progress. This book is a treasure trove of information and images for anyone interested in the history of the South.

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A collection of historical accounts of major disasters, including earthquakes, fires, and epidemics. Morris provides detailed descriptions, statistics, and personal anecdotes to bring these events to life and shed light on the ways in which societies have responded to and recovered from them.

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Aryan Sun-Myths the Origin of Religion by Charles Morris is a book that explores the origins of religion through the lens of Aryan sun-myths. The author argues that the worship of the sun was a common thread among ancient Aryan cultures, and that this worship evolved into the various religions we see today. Morris examines the similarities between the sun-god myths of various cultures, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Hindus, and argues that they all share a common origin. He also explores the role of the sun in the development of agriculture and the importance of the sun in ancient cultures. The book is a fascinating exploration of the origins of religion and the role of the sun in human history.1899. All Indo-Germanic nations have worshipped crucified Saviors and overwhelming proof was obtained that the sun-myths of the ancient Aryans were the origin of the religion in all of the countries which were peopled by the Aryans.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The 1960s was arguably the most important decade for drag racing. It had exciting cars, thrilling races, rapidly changing technology, and most important, factory participation. Among the best high-performance cars and engines were those coming from Dearborn, Michigan. Ford Motor Company's Total Performance Years saw a breakthrough as Ford's drag racing program helped the younger, performance- and style-conscious consumer begin receiving some recognition on the street, and of course, generate sales in the showroom.

Factory participation in drag racing pushed the envelope for high-performance developments. In this new paperback edition, Ford's FE-series engine, Police Interceptors, GT 390, 427 SOHC, 428 Cobra Jet, and Boss 429 are all covered in detail. See the cars and the drivers that made them famous: Dick Brannan's Goldfinger, Bill Lawton's Mystery Mustang, Dyno Don Nicholson's Eliminator Comet, Gas Ronda's stretched Mustang, and Al Joniec's Batcar. Follow the progression from the early Starliners to the factory lightweight Galaxies to the Thunderbolts, Shelby Cobras, Mustangs, and more.

Accomplished journalist and lifelong Ford aficionado Charles Morris takes you back to the Total Performance Years through first-hand accounts as well as with more than 400 rare photographs. A drag racer since 1966, Morris has been a crewmember for a Top Alcohol Funny Car and a Pro/Stock team, and has run cars in Stock, Super Stock, and Nostalgia Super Stock classes. This book is a must-read for all drag racing fans, not just Ford enthusiasts.