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Pigeons have been worshipped as fertility goddesses and revered as symbols of peace. Domesticated since the dawn of man, they’ve been used as crucial communicators in war by every major historical superpower from ancient Egypt to the United States and are credited with saving thousands of lives. Charles Darwin relied heavily on pigeons to help formulate and support his theory of evolution. Yet today they are reviled as “rats with wings.” Author Andrew D. Blechman traveled across the United States and Europe to meet with pigeon fanciers and pigeon haters in a quest to find out how we came to misunderstand one of mankind’s most helpful and steadfast companions. Pigeons captures a Brooklyn man’s quest to win the Main Event (the pigeon world’s equivalent of the Kentucky Derby), as well as a convention dedicated to breeding the perfect bird. Blechman participates in a live pigeon shoot where entrants pay $150; he tracks down Mike Tyson, the nation’s most famous pigeon lover; he spends time with Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Pigeon Handler; and he sheds light on a radical “pro-pigeon underground’ in New York City. In Pigeons, Blechman tells for the first time the remarkable story behind this seemingly unremarkable bird.

The Porsche 911 is arguably the most instantly recognizable sports car in the world, and has become an icon. Since its introduction more than 40 years ago, in 1963, the 911 has been constantly refined and updated to maintain its position at the forefront of the supercar league. Despite its awe-inspiring performance, the use of advanced engineering and leading-edge technology has ensured that Porsche's core model is undoubtedly one of the most usable and durable high-performance cars available. This beautifully produced edition will appeal to all sports car fans as well as to Porsche 911 owners and enthusiasts.