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The queen of the craft Amy Oxford offers to beginners and advanced crafters alike a one-stop resource! This is the guide you’ll keep at your fingertips while you learn, and throughout your punch needle adventures for years to come. Enjoy Amy’s amazingly effective instruction, tips, inspiration, and in-depth…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
Several thousand ethnic Germans in Romania, (the so called Volksdeutscher) were drafted into the Waffen-SS in 1943. With these new troops Himmler built up the new 11th Waffen-SS Division. To fill the ranks Division “Nordland” also took over battalion strength units from Danmark and Norway, though ninety percent of the…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
We often think of the 1940s as a decade filled with drab tones of grey and black reflecting a period of war and post-war rebuilding. To our surprise, fabrics of the decade jump off the pages of Forties Fabrics with vibrant colors in florals, stripes, checks and plaids. The early part of the decade saw a profusion of…
Kategorier: Teknik, ingenjörsvetenskap etc.
The Incredible Ball Point Pen tells the story of the ball point pen’s painful development, its cacophonous launching, the public hysteria accompanying its debut, and its outrageous and scandalous promotion. It recounts the fabulous riches which followed, the public’s rapid and total disillusionment with the…
Only recently recognized for its many contributions to ceramics found throughout the world, the Scottish pottery industry has existed for more than two hundred years. Rather than compete with England’s famed potteries to the south, Scotland focused on the export market, sending its colorful and decorative wares…
This book covers in detail the Tiger variants Elefant, Jagdtiger, and Sturmtiger.
Repairing a fountain pen is not as simple as it seems. After learning the parts and mechanical characteristics of a pen through the directions in this service manual, one can quite easily remedy most ordinary complaints. Clear drawings and simple instructions are provided.
A tradition of creating beautiful Scandinavian art glass began in the 1930s and continues today. The well known companies Orrefors, Kosta, iittala, Nuutajarvi Notsjo, Holmegaard, Riihimaen Lasi, and other less famous firms, have been on the creative edge of glass design for over three quarters of century.
This…
Kategorier: Konst
Woo hoo! Here, at long last, is a guide to the ever-expanding world of collectibles inspired by America’s longest-running animated sitcom, ”The Simpsons.” Since their first appearance in 1987, the Simpsons have lent their familiar faces to literally hundreds of items, from dolls and action figures to…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
Presented here for the first time is the complete history of the German combat divers in World War II. The author discusses military diving, the development of technical equipment, the establishment and organization of the German combat diver units, and their use in sabotage operations. Also, the completely unknown…
Kategorier: Sport, idrott och friluftsliv
For marine, boating, and climbing amateurs and professionals at all levels, splices—the strongest way of attaching or joining the end of a rope—are essential. Why? Because a splice gives the strongest way of attaching or joining the end of a rope to any object or to another rope. (Every knot, on the other hand, weakens…
Kategorier: Konst
Cope2, born Fernando Carlo Jr., is an iconic name in graffiti—one of New York’s pioneering artists in the ‘80s and ‘90s, founder of the KINGS DESTROY crew, and known for his wildstyle tagging—and here 35+ years of his work are compiled into one vibrant volume. In over 250 color photos, see his work transition from his…
Kategorier: Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Bilderböcker, pysselböcker och pedagogiska böcker 0–5 år Pysselböcker, målarböcker och leksaksböcker
Meet an electric mouse and 149 of its closest friends in the volume that introduces you to the world of Pokémon collecting! Hundreds of beautiful color photographs display the hottest Pokémon collectibles produced for the American market today. Topping the list are the cards and characters from the immensely popular…
This comprehensive, full-color guide features dozens of images of slings from various cultures, both ancient and contemporary. Slings had great significance in many cultures, particularly in the Andes, and were often used as both prehistoric weapons and herding tools. The book shows novice and experienced braiders how…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
Under the Lend-Lease agreement with the US during WWII, the Soviet Union received large quantities of war materiel, including many aircraft; the Bell P-39 Airacobra takes a special place among them. The P-39 was dismissed as hardly suitable for combat both by the US and England, who turned it over in large numbers to…
Those swinging 50s are fondly remembered in this bright and catchy book of everyday fashions for men, women, boys and girls. The day and evening dresses, suits, sports clothing, sweaters, ties, socks, and sleepwear so typical of the 50s are pictured. Over 600 color photographs and sales catalog advertisements bring the…
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: däggdjur Barn och ungdom: hunddjur Barn och ungdom: husdjur Barn och ungdom: husdjur: hundar Barn och ungdom: naturkunskap Barn och ungdom: skönlitteratur och sanna berättelser Barn och ungdom: stora landlevande däggdjur Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Children’s / Teenage personal & social topics: first experiences & growing up Faktaböcker barn och ungdom Personliga och sociala frågor barn och ungdom Personliga och sociala frågor barn och ungdom: känslor Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: allmänt Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: naturberättelser och djurberättelser
Finley is a piebald dachshund who just wants a new family! But with this new experience comes some very big feelings.
Finley was sad.
Finley was scared.
Finley was anxious.
Follow along with this little dog as he deals with all the emotions of being adopted. From initially feeling shy and curious to eventually…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
This new book is an illustrated history of the 451st Bomb Group in World War II. As part of the USAAF’s 15th Air Force, they flew their B-24 Liberators from Castellucia, Italy to heavily defended targets throughout the Mediterranean theater of war. During their combat tour the 451st was awarded three Presidential Unit…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
This new volume is a handy reference to Luftwaffe units and their coding systems used in World War II.
Using modern tools not available to previous authors on this subject, Craig Gottlieb paints a comprehensive picture of the Totenkopf Ring and the man who was behind it – Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler. Gottlieb draws on a body of over 200 examples to document currently believed notions about the ring. He offers never…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
This new large format volume is a grand tribute to all of those who served in SAC from its inception in 1947 to its disestablishment in 1992. The great variety of aircraft and missile systems of Strategic Air Command are shown in over 800 color and black and white photographs, making this volume one of the definitive…
For the first time, alarm clocks with legs, between 1880 and 1935, are brought together in a single volume. Over 375 black and white photos and catalog pages illustrate the fascinating alarms affectionately known as ”tin cans” and nickel alarms. Included are examples from American clock companies Ansonia,…
Beautiful glassware colored with uranium, popularly called Vaseline glass, was made primarily in Great Britain in the late 19the and early 20th centuries, but also in America and Europe. Collectors look for examples by a particular factory or type of product, such as paperweights or tablewares. This book is a mandatory…
Most people live in homes that become dysfunctional when their family circumstances change, whether it is suddenly having to work from home, new mobility challenges, or an unexpected in-law arriving on the scene. It doesn't have to be that way. Houses can be designed to accommodate family needs now and in the…
The charm of this remarkable book is overwhelming, in which antique boxes and tea caddies—along with the people who inspired, made, and used them—dance gracefully through the pages. The reader is guided through the aesthetic, cultural, and social influences of the years covered, accumulating a deep understanding of the…
This text has been developed
to provide a firm foundation for men and women working toward earning US Coast
Guard licenses to operate auxiliary-powered sailing yachts and vessels. Initially created as a course curriculum for classes in sail
vessel operations at the Maine Maritime Academy, this
revised and updated…
Astrology & Past Lives is the first book to examine birth charts for previous incarnations. Author Mary Devlin shows you how to interpret past-life charts and compare them to your present one. By studying astrological patterns that repeat in chart after chart, lifetime after lifetime, you’ll discover that…
Over 1000 beautiful color photos display a wide spectrum of Elegant Glass patterns, colors, shapes, and etchings. The book’s listings are updated and over 100 patterns of elegant American glass are represented in this new 4th edition. Several patterns have additional listings. Each pattern includes a complete…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
Here is the life story of the most successful fighter pilot of all time, with 352 air combat victories – who spent ten and a half years behind Soviet barbed wire, surviving prison uprisings, hunger strikes, resistance against the NKVD and forced labor. After being released he was still mentally and physically fit…
Kategorier: Teknik, ingenjörsvetenskap etc.
This book is one man’s memorial to the magnificent natural redwood Sequoia trees in California which today number only a fraction of the groves of 125 years ago.
Through outstanding photographs, Ralph Andrews presents 239 different views of redwood trees three thousand years old on average at various stages of…
Kategorier: Ande, kropp och själ Hälsa, relationer och personlig utveckling Spå i kort Spådomskonst Tarot
The question “What would Jesus do?? reflects what Christ Consciousness is, and asks if we can model the behavior, energy, and higher love he showed. This 55-card deck is a unique look at how we can model this consciousness in our everyday lives. Christ Consciousness is a living energy within everyone and flows through…
This is the story of the “Handschar,” a Muslim combat formation created by the Germans to “restore order in Bosnia.” What actually transpired was quite different.
Welcome to the world of Lenormand! This system of divination was inspired by Madame Adelaide Lenormand, a well-known psychic at the time of the French Revolution, and was first realized in the late 1700s. This guide will help readers master a style that yields practical advice applicable to today’s world. Receive…
This beautifully illustrated volume presents an in-depth look at horology, the scientific study of time and timekeeping. Brimming with more than 150 detailed and full-color images, illustrations, charts, and technical drawings, it’s a must-have for anyone interested in the art of watchmaking and watch design. But it’s…
Kategorier: Konst
A definitive reference on the ring bit, considered by some as one of the most humane and effective bits for a horse bridle. From as far back as the fourteenth century cavalry units of European, Middle Eastern, and Asian empires through the Spanish Colonial Period to today, this book offers insights into the history,…
These paper cut-outs developed from toys into a historically important reflection on the German military and social classes from the early nineteenth to the early twentieth century, culminating in their proliferation during the rise and reign of the Third Reich. They make it possible to take a tour through German…
A sweet & sunny way to learn embroidery!
Stitch on the bright side with these sixteen adorable embroidery projects for absolute beginners and beyond! Written by popular fiber art designer and author Celeste Johnston, this book features uplifting projects that focus on positive messages, the beauty of nature, and…
Over 100 vivid color photographs of beautiful feldspar minerals show each species in its geological context. The feldspar minerals, as a group, make up nearly sixty percent of the earth’s crust. Large crystals are found at many locales worldwide, in both igneous and metamorphic rocks. Often, feldspar forms the matrix…
Mattel Co. celebrated the 25th anniversary of its diecast toy cars, Hot Wheels, in 1993. They were an instant success in 1968 and they continue to be loved by children and collectors alike.
The 686 wonderful color photographs in this new book cover nearly every casting from the first car through the 1999 model year.…
The works of the Tiffany Studios revolutionized interior design in turn-of-the-century America. All of the company’s works-from stained-glass windows to blown-glass vases; lamp shades to inkwells-bore the unique stamp of one man, Louis Comfort Tiffany, who created the Tiffany Studios and supervised every aspect…