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Today interest in lighters has burgeoned, and the vast majority of new lighter collectors are avidly seeking Zippo lighters. This makes the market for Zippo lighters stronger today than ever before. Zippo-mania is not only sweeping the United States, but the world as well.
This book is a must for all collectors and…
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This book beautifully illustrates the wide range of artistic innovation and techniques expressed in vitreous, or “hard,” enamels on metal. More than 30 experienced enamelists share their specialized knowledge for using cloisonné, plique-à-jour, champlevé, and basse-taille techniques on silver, gold, foils, and metal…
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Around the world, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is synonymous with air and space flight. This book covers NASA’s aerospaceresearch from the agency’s beginnings as NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) in 1915 to the present-day NASA.
Exciting projects and developments are portrayed,…
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Now in its 5th edition, Shiphandling for the Mariner is the classic and definitive text on the art of practical shiphandling skills for large, modern commercial vessels. Written by a father and son team of pilots, along with contributions from other expert pilots and shipmasters, this compendium follows a nontechnical…
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The short history of this great battleship is presented in this volume. Many never before published photographs chart its most infamous history.
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This new work form Jon A. Maguire provides an in-depth examination of personal flight clothing and equipment used by United States Army Air Force flyers in World War II. Included are: flight helmets, oxygen masks, goggles, clothing, boots, gloves, flak armor, paper items and emergency equipment such as parachutes and…
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One of the nation's biggest suppliers of costume jewelry since the 1970s, Avon's vast body of work is omnipresent in the antiques and collectibles market. Authors Monica Lynn Clements and Patricia Rosser Clements have compiled a complete tour of the subject for new and old collectors alike. Avon Collectible Fashion…
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Trolls have been with us for years, bringing impish smiles, good luck, and wild hairdos into our hearts and homes. Their diverse shapes and sizes make troll toys popular to collect. Trolls can pop up just about anywhere, but they're not always easy to find if they're feeling playful! Current prices and almost 600 color…
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This handy pocket guide illustrates and prices over a thousand Jadite and Delphite household glassware pieces, including many rarities. Most of the pieces shown were produce by Anchor Hocking, McKee, or Jeannette Glass companies from 1930-1970. Kitchenware, dinnerware, and household accessories are illustrated in…
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Think Art Deco and be transported to the Roaring '20s, a time of flappers, double-breasted, pin striped suits, speakeasies, decadence, and elegance. This era took place in the soft and romantic illumination of early electric lighting fixtures--which are showcased in this gorgeous new book. The beautiful and often…
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The domestic and international rules governing the qualifications for personnel serving on tank vessels have changed in recent years. To address those new requirements, the fourth edition of Tanker Operations incorporates new material by Mark Huber and other contributors, providing an updated textbook for maritime…
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Over 20 years of research went into the creation of this history of the development, characteristics, and capabilities of the Panther.
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Welcome to the exciting world of fast food toy collecting. Over the years fast food restaurants have distributed hundreds of toys based on Disney characters. This book contains a thorough listing and price guide for all of your favorite toys and over-the-counter promotions.
Hundreds of color photographs give you a…
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Covered is the great variety of Soviet field artillery, as well as its use by German forces during World War II.
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What is a Transformer? "A toy that through a series of changes can alter its form from a vehicle to a robot." This ground-breaking book, now in its new and improved second edition, presents these incredible changing figures of the 1980s and '90s in over 500 color photos with descriptions and an up-to-date price guide.…
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Here is a comprehensive collector's guide to bits and spurs, which combines "Working Cowboy" knowledge with "Cowboy Collectibles," providing the reader with the actual usage, background, and value information. Dozens of styles of bits and spurs, dating back to the mid-1800s, are illustrated and described in over 400…
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Here it is, everything you always wanted to know about Ford farm toys! This colorful book contains detailed information on Ford toys from the early 1900s through the present day, manufactured by companies in the United States as well as abroad including names like Fordson, Ertl, Arcade, Tootsie Toy, and New Holland…
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They're back!! "My Little Pony®" figurines that bring so much joy to pony lovers and collectors alike, are presented here in a delightfully new volume.
These popular toys were made by Hasbro from 1981 to 1991 and were released again from 1997 to 1999 in a new series. My Little Pony and accessories continue to be issued…
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The name Rolex is recognized around the world. It has become an icon of beauty, quality, accuracy, style, and taste. While there are other fine manufacturers of timepieces, none has reached this pinnacle of public respect and acclaim.
The watches produced by Rolex over the last 100 years are celebrated in this…
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Jukeboxes and their records, symbols of the lively days of petticoats and rock'n roll, are making a comeback. Collectors world-wide are searching them out wherever they can find them. The American chrome giants made by Seeburg, Wurlitzer, Rock-Ola, and AMI enjoy the greatest popularity in museums and collections, for…
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A revolution in lighting took place in the last part of the nineteenth and the early part of the twentieth century. Nadja Maril explores the dramatic changes in lighting technology and form in this amply illustrated, informative volume.
Using color photographs and rare catalog material, American Lighting concentrates…
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Accomplished carver and teacher Mary Finn shows how to create all kinds of charming animals, each “born” from a commercially available wooden egg. Egg animals can come out of the egg in any direction and can be made standing, sitting, or lying down. Here, step by step instructions and color photography illustrate…
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For the first time, the art and craft of creating concrete countertops is detailed, step-by-step. This invaluable manual will guide craftsmen through each step of creating a cast concrete countertop, from the careful process of measuring for a template, to building a mold, through casting and installation. Moreover,…
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The art of forging multiple layers of steel together into beautiful, strong, and sharp Damascus steel blades started millenia ago. Now, with this guide, novice blacksmiths and bladesmiths have a practical and budget-conscious approach to forging their own Damascus steel knives. Starting with the basics, this practical…
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In 1849, the Gold Rush was on! A hundred and fifty years later, the era still captures the American imagination. This fantastic book goes into great detail about the real lives of the brave `49ers and those who followed them, facing unbelieveable hardships in the hopes to striking it rich-finding the Mother Lode.
This…
Kategorier: Genusvetenskap Samhälle och kultur: allmänt Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap Sociala grupper Teknik Teknik, ingenjörsvetenskap etc. Uppfinningar och uppfinnare
Vi lyckades skicka en människa till månen innan vi kom på idén att sätta hjul på en resväska. Hur är det möjligt? I själva verket är svaret lika enkelt som förbisett: det handlar om kön. För bara ett halvt sekel sedan var det otänkbart för en man att inte bära sin egen väska.I Att uppfinna världen ställs samtidens…
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This new book is the third of a multi-volume series covering the complete history of Germany's legendary World War II jet fighter, the Messerschmitt Me 262. Featured here are the Me 262 ""A"" series types from the A-1a jabo through the A-5 and including bomber, recon, night-fighter and other variants. Forthcoming…
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During the thirty years prior to World War I, the Kaiser's Imperial Germany provided some of the finest examples of military fashion ever seen. The light cavalry, or Hussars, on parade were among the most elaborate and colorful regiments in military history. It was a time of regimental loyalty, honor and distinction.…
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During the thirty years prior to World War I, the Kaiser's Imperial Germany provided some of the finest examples of military fashion ever seen. The light cavalry, or Hussars, on parade were among the most elaborate and colorful regiments in military history. It was a time of regimental loyalty, honor and distinction.…
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Across America old barns of all kinds are being imaginatively converted into new spaces in which to live and work. They offer luxuries otherwise scarce at any price today - lofty spaces, sound and intricate construction, and dramatic sunlight and shadow. With over 500 photographs, Lving Barns shows how to get started…
Kategorier: Navigation och sjömanskap Skeppsbyggnadsteknik Teknik, ingenjörsvetenskap etc. Transportteknik
Navigation i teori och praktik är en modern och omfattande lärobok i navigation. Fokus ligger på terrester navigation, navigation med elektroniska hjälpmedel och säkerhetsfrågor.
Författaren beskriver principer, instrument, problem och praktisk tillämpning av nutida ”terrester navigation”, inklusive…
Utmaningarna inom miljöområdet är stora och inte minst industrin arbetar intensivt med sin omställning för att både minska sin negativa miljöpåverkan och ta fram lösningar som bidrar till ett gott liv för alla. Boken behandlar möjligheterna att vända miljöproblem till möjligheter genom miljöteknik. Bokens två första…
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Solenergin kommer att spela en viktig roll i omställningen till en hållbar energiförsörjning, vilket är bra för miljön, klimatet och ekonomin.
Solenergi – praktiska tillämpningar i bebyggelse är en unik bok med sin bredd
och sitt djup kring solenergi i alla dess former. Boken fokuserar på solvärme och solel där…
From the record-breaking astronaut, national hero, and best-selling author of Endurance, a breathtaking collection of photos documenting his journey on the International Space Station, the vastness of space, and the unparalleled beauty of our own home planet.One's perspective shifts when one lives for an entire…
Kategorier: Arkitektur Arkitektur: bostadshus Byggnadskonstruktion och byggnadsmaterial Konst Teknik, ingenjörsvetenskap etc. Väg- och vattenbyggnad, lantmäteri och byggnadsteknik
Ett bostadshus ska kunna ge en bra bostad för många människor under lång tid, kanske femtio eller hundra år. Under den här tiden behöver lägenheterna möta många olika boendebehov, från olika typer av hushåll, för att de ska vara hållbara. Den här boken handlar om anpassbara lägenheter som en hållbar strategi för…
Kategorier: Åldersgrupper och generationer Åldersgrupper: äldre Arkitektur Arkitektur: bostadshus Byggnadskonstruktion och byggnadsmaterial Konst Samhälle och kultur: allmänt Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap Sociala grupper Teknik, ingenjörsvetenskap etc. Väg- och vattenbyggnad, lantmäteri och byggnadsteknik
Antologin ”Bra bostäder för seniorer” har sin upprinnelse i en insikt om att kunskapen kring den ordinära senior- och äldreboendemarknadens förutsättningar inte är något allmänt tillgängligt. Vad menas med alla koncept, produkter och begrepp som t.ex. seniorboende, mellanboende, trygghetsboende, livsstilsboende,…
Kategorier: Byggnadskonstruktion och byggnadsmaterial Geovetenskap, geografi, miljö och samhällsplanering Hållbar utveckling Miljön Miljövetenskap och miljöteknik Teknik, ingenjörsvetenskap etc. Väg- och vattenbyggnad, lantmäteri och byggnadsteknik
Boken Byggekologi handlar om hur vi bör bygga och ta hand om våra hus,
städer och landsbygd om vi vill vara med och skapa ett hållbart samhälle.
Vi befinner oss vid ett historiskt vägskäl. Risken är stor att vi, om vi fortsätter
som vanligt, drastiskt försämrar förutsättningarna för ett drägligt liv på
Jorden. Planeten…