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The first and only comprehensive illustrated history of dynamite in the United States. While everyone can mentally visualize a stick or bundle of dynamite, very few have any real understanding of one of mankind’s most important industrial implements. This comprehensive treatment of the deceivingly familiar subject was created to resolve the mystery and dispel the…
American glassmaking became a popular industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when the population expanded and demanded pretty decorative goods to reflect their growing affluence. This new book presents over 500 pretty, American-made glass bells identified by their type of bell, producer, and period; and with descriptions that include their size, color,…
American Government by James Q Wilson is available now for quick shipment to any U.S. location. This edition can easily be substituted for ISBN 1337568392 or ISBN 9781337568395 the 17th edition or even more recent edition. You will save lots of cash by using this 11th edition which is nearly identical to the newest editions….
Over 750 color photographs illustrate this long-awaited guide for collectors of vintage Native American basketry. Decades of basketry research inform the text, guiding basket lovers to a better understanding of these woven treasures. Clear images and concise descriptions, presented in an extended gallery showcasing hundreds of baskets, delineate specific tribal styles within Native North America’s…
Set between the sound and the sea, Long Island is home to some of Americas most intriguing country houses. This book highlights the best examples, telling the story of each through outstanding contemporary color photography. The dwellings, which began as 17th-century homesteads and 18th-century, high-style plantation manor houses, embody centuries of ownership and building activityan…
Kitchen gardens are a long-standing Amish tradition, characterized by their eclectic mix of vegetables, fruit, herbs, and colorful flowers. Planned by the women of the household, they are used not only to feed their families but as an artistic outlet. This book explores the family gardens as a portrait of the women who design, tend,…
In 1942, Ed Vebell landed with the US Army in North Africa and was recruited by Stars & Stripes, the US armed forces newspaper, as their official staff artist. Daily, he drew illustrations and reported on the progress of World War II throughout Europe. This book offers a selection of his sketches, drawings, paintings, and…
DESCRIPTION : Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2017 Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 1948: Japan is rebuilding her cities after the calamity of World War II, her people putting defeat behind them and looking to the future. The celebrated painter Masuji Ono fills his days attending to his garden, his two grown daughters…
Overview A is for Aloha . . . Z is for Zori! This updated edition of Hawai’i’s beloved alphabet book has been redesigned with bold color photographs featuring the islands’ unique cultures and natural beauty. Hawai’i’s young children will delight in seeing their everyday pleasures–eating noodle soup, dancing hula, wearing plumeria lei, and watching birds…
This comprehensive and easy to use reference covers the prominent brand names and proprietary markings that appear on German small arms, optics and edged weapons between 1900-1945 and is aimed at the World War II German militaria, cutlery, and small arms collector. The author provides a broad overview of the early marketing industry, the development…
Over 140 beautifully rendered color illustrations of common Cape Cod birds with species accounts that include locations where they may be found by birders. The informative text provides helpful advice on the best bird watching techniques and six field trips focusing on different environments and the species that populate them. These field trip locations include…
An Introduction To Generalized Linear Models – Annette J Dobson is available now for quick shipment to any U.S. location. This edition can easily be substituted for ISBN 1138741515 or ISBN 9781138741515 the 4th edition or even more recent edition. You will save lots of cash by using this 3rd edition which is nearly identical…
For over 140 years, the Homer Laughlin Company, of East Liverpool, Ohio, made popular ceramic plate shapes, each with different decorative treatments that are identified by numbers and date codes. This book shows, in 805 color photographs, 43 dinnerware shapes as well as kitchenware, specialty items, and backmarks. With this information, you can learn to…
What elevates a house to best-of-class status? Find out in this insider’s look at more than fifty award-winning homes designed by nearly three dozen A+ American architects. Regardless of their size or design style, the best new and remodeled homes share common traits. They deliver eminently livable space that can accommodate nearly any lifestyle event….
Overview Embark on a captivating avian adventure with “Our Feathered Friends Around The World,” a delightful A to Z book that introduces children to the fascinating world of birds. From the majestic Egret soaring over the open seas to the tiny Zebra Finch with its cheerful song, this enchanting book invites young readers to explore…
Tahoe Daily Tribune presents a book chronicling the upheaval caused the by the Angora fire, the worst of its kind in Lake Tahoe history. The numbers are staggering: 254 homes destroyed. More than a thousand people displaced. Some 3,072 acres of forest land burned beyond recognition. Total damage estimates, provided by El Dorado County: $160…
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