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El presidente que no fue - Olga L. Gonzalez Cover Art

El presidente que no fue

El presidente que no fue La historia silenciada de Gabriel Turbay by Olga L. Gonzalez

"Si Colombia le hubiera entregado la Presidencia, otra muy distinta había sido nuestra historia, comenzando porque la época de la violencia nos la habríamos ahorrado." —Carlos Lleras Restrepo "Cuando sea tiempo, diré quiénes y cómo traicionaron a Turbay." —Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Casi nadie sabe hoy quién fue Gabriel Turbay. Este libro, que se lee como un thriller político, busca dar a conocer a ese hombre, en su época tan respetado como Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, Alfonso López o Laureano Gómez. Explora su pensamiento (a la izquierda del partido liberal), su momento histórico (los años treinta y cuarenta del siglo pasado) y los debates que animó. ¿Por qué Gabriel Turbay no pudo ser presidente? ¿Quiénes lo boicotearon? ¿Por qué Gaitán y Laureano Gómez hicieron una campaña racista contra Turbay en 1946? ¿Qué implicó para el país la pérdida del liberalismo en el gobierno? ¿Por qué Turbay fue borrado de la memoria colombiana? Con una investigación en fuentes no examinadas anteriormente, enriquecida con sugestivas ilustraciones de la época, la autora propone respuestas a preguntas clave para nuestra historia y relaciona estos temas con los debates políticos de hoy.

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Fountain Pens - Peter Twydle Cover Art

Fountain Pens

Fountain Pens by Peter Twydle

The fountain pen as we know it today developed over thousands of years, from the simple stylus used for cutting marks into clay tablets, to the brush, through the reed, the quill and the steel-nib dip pen, and finally to the self-contained fountain pen. The advent of electronic communication of the written word has failed to dim the appeal of the fountain pen, and names such as Parker, Waterman and Sheaffer remain household names. Fountain Pens covers the complete history of the fountain pen with useful advice on how to build a collection and where best to look for fountain pens, from car boot sales to the internet.

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No Thanks Mom: The Top Ten Objects Your Kids Do Not Want (and what to do with them) - Elizabeth Stewart Cover Art

No Thanks Mom: The Top Ten Objects Your Kids Do Not Want (and what to do with them)

No Thanks Mom: The Top Ten Objects Your Kids Do Not Want (and what to do with them) by Elizabeth Stewart

A concise guide for parents of millennials, NO THANKS MOM offers sage advice on what to do with those objects ‘saved’ but NOT welcomed by the next generation. Collections and treasured objects do not always span the generation gap, sustaining both high market value and the taste and style of the 21st century. Learn to downsize what formerly was valued without upsizing your kid’s home. A valuable chapter,  The Top Ten Objects Kids Do Not Want  discusses the current taste for once- treasured objects such as formal dinner china. Often a flashpoint between parents and heirs, objects are a reflection of lives and homes. Tales of ‘stuff’ not “in style” include market remedies for antiques, fine art, and collectibles: how and where to sell, what to donate, what to save, and what NOT to bequest to heirs. Offered by an appraiser with three decades of experience, a collector of collector’s stories, the guide sets forth roadmaps and plans for what to do with objects once your kids have said “No Thanks.” Topics include  The Five Piles Theory of Downsizing , and  Rules and Habits for Creative Divesting .

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PYREX Passion - Michael D. Barber Cover Art

PYREX Passion

PYREX Passion The Comprehensive Guide to Decorated Vintage Pyres by Michael D. Barber

All-new photos, updated information, new cradle reference, and over 30 additional pages! Pyrex collectors are always looking for the most accurate and comprehensive information about opal Pyrex produced from the 1940s through 1980s. The 2nd edition of Pyrex Passion won’t disappoint! In addition to new photos, advertisements, and catalog images, this edition includes dates of production for patterns as well as individual items and sets. The standard pattern section has expanded information on plain opal and opal with gold trim items in addition to newly discovered dates of production and distribution methods for Pink and Orange Butterprint, Homestead Brown, and the alternate versions of Verdé and Town and Country. The promotional pattern section has greatly expanded information including exact dates of production for 15 items previously estimated and new photos that include original cradles for each item. This edition also includes an updated pattern reference, value guide, new cradle reference, index, and history by item.

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Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values - Phillip Peterson & Andrew Johnson Cover Art

Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values

Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present by Phillip Peterson & Andrew Johnson

The No. 1 Guide to the Most Popular Guns of All Time! Today's firearms are bought, sold and traded more than ever before. This updated 18th edition of Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values will help you buy and sell in this active market with the utmost confidence. It is the only illustrated price guide for firearms produced from 1900 to the present, and this volume sets the standard for gun buyers and sellers--the best insurance policy against paying too much or selling for too little. Inside you'll find:More than 25,000 prices for the firearms most frequently bought and sold today, including many new firearmsListings for more than 12,000 rifles, shotguns and handgunsThousands of detailed photos for quick and easy identificationIn-depth descriptions for every firearmBonus color section showcasing many spectacular custom 1911 handgunsIf you're looking for your next hunting shotgun or rifle, or a new personal-protection handgun, or if you've got a few guns you'd like to sell--Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values is your must-have, real-world guide to today's firearms and their values. Don't go shopping without it!

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The Big House - Warden James H. Bruton Cover Art

The Big House

The Big House by Warden James H. Bruton

The warden tells all! "The Big House" is a frightening insiders look at life in a world-famous, maximum-security prison and the first to be told from the wardens perspective. Let Warden James H. Bruton lead you beyond the massive coils of razor ribbon and into the cell blocks of some of Americas most dangerous prisoners. Experience the shocking reality of working everyday with murderers, robbers, rapists, and thieves. Meet the inmates who have killed or maimed and who would take human life in a heartbeat. Who are they, and what are they all about? Walk inside with the Warden to this world of unimaginable ferocity and numbing reality. Experience in graphic detail the grim and sinister realities of prison existence as you come face-to-face with child molesters, predators, drug smugglers, and gang members. Learn the management techniques of controlling the most violent and difficult-to-manage offenders as well as why the staffs approach to treating inmates has made Oak Park Heights supermax prison one of the safest and most secure prisons in existence. About the Author: Jim Bruton was the warden at Oak Park Heights for five years, from 1996-2001. He worked in correctional facilities for 14 years and has 35 years of experience in the field of corrections. He is an adjunct faculty member in Criminal Justice/Sociology at five Twin Cities colleges/universities.

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9000 Years of Wine - Rod Phillips Cover Art

9000 Years of Wine

9000 Years of Wine A World History by Rod Phillips

Humans have had a complicated history with wine for thousands of years. It has been a banal item in the daily diet and treated as a liquid treasure. It has been venerated as a gift from the gods and cursed as threat to social order. It has been considered healthy to drink as well as hazardous to health. In 9000 Years of Wine, Rod Phillips surveys this long story and places wine in the broad sweep of history. He shows how it has been linked to big social, cultural, and economic swings, how it has been caught up in wars and revolutions, and how it has had an impact on the lives of men and women for millennia.

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Time On My Hands: A Collector's Journey in the World of Watches - Mitchell Katz Cover Art

Time On My Hands: A Collector's Journey in the World of Watches

Time On My Hands: A Collector's Journey in the World of Watches by Mitchell Katz

The joy of the journey is one that is identifiable to all collectors, no matter the object of their desire. There are books written about watches, watch companies, and watchmakers but very few exist written from the perspective of the watch collector. Enter: Mitch Katz. Mitch speaks to the collector in us all as he takes the reader on his 25-year watch-collecting journey.  Developing a collection of anything means having the confidence to trust your own eyes and heart. As Mitch relates the unique and memorable experiences that led to his acquiring a number of one-of-a-kind watches, we see how, as his passion for watches grows, his collector's eye and instinct are honed. Whether it be squeezing in a part-time job selling watches (much to his wife's dismay), deciding to purchase a watch while in a dog park or a bathroom, or meeting some of the most significant watchmakers of modern times, the stories of how Mitch built his collection have become integral parts of his watches. Now, the memories evoked by the individual pieces, whether they be production or unique, only make each watch more special. Some call it insanity, others passion, in either event collecting is something we all do and derive pleasure from.

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Turn-of-the-Century Farm Tools and Implements - Henderson & Co. Cover Art

Turn-of-the-Century Farm Tools and Implements

Turn-of-the-Century Farm Tools and Implements by Henderson & Co.

In 1898, Peter Henderson & Company published an abundantly illustrated trade catalog advertising tools, fertilizers, insecticides, and other essentials for the turn-of-the-century garden, farm, greenhouse, lawn, orchard, poultry yard, stable, and household. The comprehensive tools and implements catalog, with its nearly 700 line illustrations and descriptive captions, advertised such commonly used equipment as a one-horse disc harrow for $21; a string-tooth cultivator, $6.75; a corn sheller with feed table, $11.25; and a "Eureka Steam Cooker," capable of cooking a variety of food for 12 to 20 people, for $6.50. This excellent reprint of an extremely rare volume also features a lice-killing machine, cast-iron field rollers, manure spreaders, broadcast seeders, corn harvesters and huskers, root cutters, grinding and cider mills, "Siamese" lawn sprinkler attachments, veterinary remedies, an "improved winged shovel plow," and hundreds of other items. Informative captions provide a detailed description of each product and its price. Of interest to social historians, this intriguing book will also be indispensable to collectors and antique dealers, of immense value to artists and designers in search of permission-free images, and a delight to lovers of Americana.

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The Ultimate Cigar Book - Richard Carleton Hacker Cover Art

The Ultimate Cigar Book

The Ultimate Cigar Book 4th Edition by Richard Carleton Hacker

First published in 1993, The Ultimate Cigar Book has become a classic in its field, and is generally credited with having helped launch the current cigar smoking craze. It has been reprinted numerous times in the United States, and is now sold worldwide. No other book contains as much detailed and factual information on virtually every facet of cigar making and cigar smoking. And now this trendsetting been has been revised in this fourth edition for the aficionado of the future! Forget 1492. This book starts out in B. C. (Before Columbus) and transports the cigar enthusiast on a fun and fact-filled adventure into virtually every realm of today’s popular and growing cigar smoking pastime. Written by one of the most knowledgeable and internationally-celebrated pipe and cigar authors of our time, Richard Carleton Hacker’s well-known wit and wisdom will keep the reader enthralled with every turn of the page, as he takes you on an information-packed would tour of cigars. Starting off with a history of cigar smoking, the author then shows us how cigars are made today (handmade, handrolled, and machine made), divulges the secrets of finding the “perfect” cigar, and discusses the ritual of smoking and how to properly care for and store our cigars. From there the book lists a number of innovative cigar accessories, suggests which beers, wines, whiskeys, brandies, and cognacs go with what cigars, enlightens us with a chapter on cigar smoking celebrities, and concludes with the world’s first International Compendium of virtually every cigar brand known today, complete with histories and observations on taste, according to the author’s HPH (Highly Prejudiced Hacker-Scale) ratings. If that was not enough, there is even a dictionary of CigarSpeak! The Ultimate Cigar Book is the most comprehensive, factual, and up-to-date book for the cigar smoker or for those who just want to learn more about the fascinating and popular world of cigar smoking.

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Gem - DK Cover Art

Gem

Gem by DK

Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2013 - R. S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2013

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2013 The Official Red Book by R. S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2021 - R.S. Yeoman & Jeff Garrett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2021

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2021 The Official Red Book by R.S. Yeoman & Jeff Garrett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2022 - R.S. Yeoman & Jeff Garrett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2022

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2022 The Official Red Book by R.S. Yeoman & Jeff Garrett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins - Bill Fivaz & J.T. Stanton Cover Art

Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins

Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins by Bill Fivaz & J.T. Stanton

Few books have excited the coin-collecting community like the Cherrypickers’ Guide. Since the first edition burst onto the scene in 1990, thousands of hobbyists have been searching for the rare die varieties described inside. This handy book tells you how to “cherrypick”—that is, how to examine coins that look normal at first glance, but have unusual characteristics: doubled and tripled dies, overdates, repunched mintmarks, and other features that can reveal a common coin to be a rare and valuable variety. With the close-up photographs and descriptions inside, you’ll learn exactly what to look for. That kind of knowledge truly is power!

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Value a Coin - Richard W. Avery Cover Art

Value a Coin

Value a Coin Become a coin collector coin collecting for profit and fun collect rare coins as a hobby with this coin collector's guide by Richard W. Avery

Like the old saying goes, "Money makes the world go 'round." We use it every day. We could not acquire most necessary items needed in daily life without it. We almost always want more of it, but for coin collectors, money is much more than a piece of metal. It is a hobby, a learning experience, and can be a lifelong obsession. There really are no hard statistics on the amount of people who collect coins in the world. Some people suggest that one out of every 10,000 people is an active coin collector. That is pretty staggering when you think about the population of the world. People have been collecting coins for years. At one time, it was called the hobby of kings, but today people from all walks of life and of all ages are maintaining coin collections. Their reasons are varied. Some like the history behind coinage. Some do it to amass a collection worthy of handing down to future generations. Still others are simply businesspeople buying and selling coins to make a living. Collecting coins can be somewhat of a treasure hunt for many. The quest for that one coin to complete their collection can be an obsession. Whatever the reason, coin collecting is a very popular hobby, one that can be pursued by all age groups. There are actually educational benefits to getting children started as coin collectors. The practice of numismatics that is, the collection and study of coins, paper money, tokens and medals, offers the collector many different areas to specialize in. With the many specializations of coins, there is a wealth of material out there for coin collectors to concentrate on which makes it such an interesting and diverse hobby. In this book, we will explore the phenomenon of coin collecting and give you ways to get started on your own collection. There are many, many nuances of the hobby and it is almost impossible to give you all the information you will need to become a seasoned collector. What we have done is give you enough to get started in this rather enjoyable activity.

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Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins - Bill Fivaz & J.T. Stanton Cover Art

Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins

Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins by Bill Fivaz & J.T. Stanton

Few books have excited the coin-collecting community like the Cherrypickers’ Guide. Since the first edition burst onto the scene in 1990, thousands of hobbyists have been searching for the rare die varieties described inside. This handy book tells you how to “cherrypick”—that is, how to examine coins that look normal at first glance, but have unusual characteristics: doubled and tripled dies, overdates, repunched mintmarks, and other features that can reveal a common coin to be a rare and valuable variety. With the close-up photographs and descriptions inside, you’ll learn exactly what to look for. That kind of knowledge truly is power!

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2014 - R.S.Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2014

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2014 The Official Red Book by R.S.Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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Killer Stuff and Tons of Money - Maureen Stanton Cover Art

Killer Stuff and Tons of Money

Killer Stuff and Tons of Money An Insider's Look at the World of Flea Markets, Antiques, and Collecting by Maureen Stanton

One dealer's journey from the populist mayhem of flea markets to the rarefied realm of auctions reveals the rich, often outrageous subculture of antiques and collectibles. Millions of Americans are drawn to antiques and flea-market culture, whether as participants or as viewers of the perennially popular Antiques Roadshow or the recent hit American Pickers . This world has the air of a lottery: a $20 purchase might net you four, five, or six figures. Master dealer Curt Avery, the unlikely star of Killer Stuff and Tons of Money , plays that lottery every day, and he wins it more than most. Occasionally he gets lucky, but more often, he draws on a deep knowledge of America's past and the odd, fascinating, and beautiful objects that have survived it. Week in, week out, Avery trawls the flea and antiques circuit-buying, selling, and advising other dealers in his many areas of expertise, from furniture to glass to stoneware, and more. On the surface, he's an improbable candidate for an antiques dealer. He wrestled in high school and still retains the pugilistic build; he is gruff, funny, and profane; he favors shorts and sneakers, even in November; and he is remarkably generous toward both competitors and customers who want a break. But as he struggles for a spot in a high-end Boston show, he must step up his game and, perhaps more challenging, fit in with a white-shoe crowd. Through his ascent, we see the flea-osphere for what it truly is-less a lottery than a contact sport with few rules and many pitfalls. This rich and sometimes hilarious subculture rewards peculiar interests and outright obsessions-one dealer specializes in shrunken heads; another wants all the postal memorabilia he can get. So Avery must be a guerrilla historian and use his hard-earned knowledge of America's past to live by and off his wits. Only the smartest survive in one of America's most ruthless meritocracies. Killer Stuff and Tons of Money is many things: an insider's look at a subculture replete with arcane traditions and high drama, an inspiring account of a self-made man making his way in a cutthroat field, a treasure trove of tips for those who seek out old things themselves, and a thoroughly fresh, vibrant view of history as blood sport.

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PYREX Passion II - Michael D. Barber Cover Art

PYREX Passion II

PYREX Passion II Vintage Opal Dinnerware, Beverage Items, and Storage Containers by Michael D. Barber

PYREX Passion II is the only reference guide to provide a comprehensive listing of opal PYREX commercial, consumer, and restaurant dinnerware produced from the 1940s through the 1980s. In addition to dinnerware, PYREX Passion II also includes all opal cups and mugs produced in standard patterns to match Corelle Livingware or Pyrex bake ware and 100s of promotional mugs produced for employees, marketing, or community events. As an added bonus, two sections are dedicated to items gaining popularity with collectors: clear Pyrex beverage servers, storage containers, and salt and pepper sets. If you are a collector of vintage items, this book is for you!

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The Ridiculously Simple Guide to Apple Watch Series 3 - Scott La Counte Cover Art

The Ridiculously Simple Guide to Apple Watch Series 3

The Ridiculously Simple Guide to Apple Watch Series 3 A Practical Guide to Getting Started With Apple Watch Series 3 and WatchOS 6 by Scott La Counte

Apple Watch has become more than a companion device to the iPhone; it’s become a stand-alone device that is hard to live without. While the Series 3 Apple Watch may not be the newest version, it is powerful and has more features than most people expect. As amazing as all the new features are, it’s not quite as easy to use as an iPhone; the lack of buttons, the smaller screen, and general UI can make a frustrating initial experience. The point of this book is to help new Apple Watch users (and users updating to WatchOS 6 from an older device) get the most out of their investment.  Are you ready to start enjoying your new Apple Watch? Then let’s get started!

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The Watch, Thoroughly Revised - Gene Stone & Stephen Pulvirent Cover Art

The Watch, Thoroughly Revised

The Watch, Thoroughly Revised by Gene Stone & Stephen Pulvirent

The Watch is the most popular book on vintage and contemporary mechanical watches, appealing to both beginners and experts. In the decade since it was published, the international audience of watch lovers and watch collectors has grown exponentially. It’s time for The Watch, Thoroughly Revised. For this new edition, the original author, Gene Stone, is joined by Stephen Pulvirent of Hodinkee.com. Together, they have thoroughly revamped the book to reflect the current state of the watch world, with the addition of new brands, new models, and more focused and nuanced coverage of the traditional brand leaders, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, and TAG Heuer.

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2020 - R.S. Yeoman & Jeff Garrett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2020

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2020 The Official Red Book by R.S. Yeoman & Jeff Garrett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2019 - R.S. Yeoman & Jeff Garrett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2019

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2019 The Official Red Book by R.S. Yeoman & Jeff Garrett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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A Seniors Guide to Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra (with watchOS 9): An Easy to Understand Guide to the 2022 Apple Watch with watchOS 9 - Scott La Counte Cover Art

A Seniors Guide to Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra (with watchOS 9): An Easy to Understand Guide to the 2022 Apple Watch with watchOS 9

A Seniors Guide to Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra (with watchOS 9): An Easy to Understand Guide to the 2022 Apple Watch with watchOS 9 by Scott La Counte

Learn how to use the 2022 Apple Watch! If someone were to tell you twenty years ago that you could wear your computer on your wrist, you'd probably laugh! But that's exactly what has happened with the Apple Watch: a computer, more powerful than others, that fits on your wrist! Crazy, isn't it? When something so powerful is packed into such a small space, you probably will have more than one question about how to use it. Whether you are upgrading from an earlier Apple Watch or this is all new to you, this book will help you out! I'll cover the basics, then walk you through all the features that you definitely will want to know. It will cover: What's new in WatchOS 9The differences between all of the different watchesWhat the Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra can (and can't) doWatchOS gesturesConnecting to your iPhone, AirPods, and other accessoriesUnderstanding blood oxygen levels and ECGUsing Apple Pay from your Apple WatchUsing Family SetupUsing the Handwashing appTracking sleepUsing Crash DetectionManaging your health with watch featuresFinding, installing, updating, and removing apps from your Apple WatchUsing different Apple Watch apps (such as Calendar, Reminders, Music)Getting driving directions with the Apple WatchUsing Siri on the Apple WatchChanging and sharing watch facesSending / receiving messages, emails, and phone calls from your Apple WatchDoing a workout with the Apple WatchWatch accessoriesAnd much more! Are you ready to start enjoying your new Apple Watch? Then let's get started! Note: This book is not endorsed by Apple, Inc. and should be considered unofficial.

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2018 - R.S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2018

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2018 The Official Red Book by R.S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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Coin Collecting 101: Beginner's Guide to Coin Collecting - David Dansville Cover Art

Coin Collecting 101: Beginner's Guide to Coin Collecting

Coin Collecting 101: Beginner's Guide to Coin Collecting by David Dansville

Did You Know That Nearly 11.4% of ALL People That Carry Change Are Throwing Away Potentially Thousands of Dollars Unknowingly, Because They Didn't Know Coins Can Be Worth More Than Their Face Value? The Best Way You Can Find Out Is To Delve Into The World of Coin Collecting. You May Be Surprised What Might Be Hiding In Your Coin Jar! One Coin Could Pay For Whatever It is You've Been Saving For! Once you start into the fascinating and possibly profitable world of coin collecting, you would be surprised what you can find out about coins, their value, and their history. There are thousands of coin collectors all over the world. If you've ever wondered what coin collecting is all about, then this is a very important book for you to read! People collect all sort of things -- stamps, beanie babies, snow globes, phone numbers! What do they get from collecting these items? Many things. For some it's the quest toward finding a new addition to their trove. For others, it's completing a set by locating that elusive item. And still others get enjoyment just knowing that they are doing something that pleases them and gives them purpose. It's the same with coin collecting. However, with coin collecting, you can learn a lot more than just what coins you need to complete a set. You learn about the history of the world, the stories behind certain monies, and the value of the coins you are amassing. Some coin collectors pursue this hobby as a way to make a living or supplement their income. After all, some coins can be worth quite a bit of money and when they sell those coins, they realize a profit. Whatever your reason, coin collecting can offer this to you and more! It's all what you make of it and what YOU as the collector want to get out of it! You can begin your journey into the wonderful world of coin collecting right now with this amazing book. This book will be your porthole into a lifelong hobby that you will be able to pass down for generations. What's so great about coin collecting? SO MUCH! Consider what coin collecting can show you: - A better knowledge of history - An introduction into the monetary system - Networking opportunities with other collectors - Organizational skills - Excitement - Pride - And so much more! All the information you've ever wanted to know about coin collecting is all in this book. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll find inside the pages: - Coin collector's glossary of terms - Tools of the trade - What kinds of coins you should collect - How to determine the value of your coins - How to find coins for your collection - Some of the most valuable coins in the world - How to get kids interested in coin collecting - And much, much more! People collect all sorts of things, but coin collecting can not only be enjoyable, but profitable as well! By learning how to grade your coins, you can begin selling them for a profit that could very well exceed your wildest dreams! This definitive guide will help you start your coin collection from scratch and how to make it into something you can be proud of. Money is a part of our everyday lives. It has been for years and years. Coin collecting can take you back in time to when simple pieces of metal were used to buy and sell. And that can be a fascinating journey! Gaining a new appreciation of those little pieces of metal we use to buy and sell everything is just the beginning. Start appreciating and begin your new hobby of coin collecting today! Happy Collecting!

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The Illustrated Directory of Swords & Sabres - Harvey J S Withers Cover Art

The Illustrated Directory of Swords & Sabres

The Illustrated Directory of Swords & Sabres A Visual Encyclopedia of Edged Weapons, Including Swords, Sabres, Pikes, Polearms and Lances, With Over 550 Photographs by Harvey J S Withers

This is a fully illustrated comprehensive reference guide to edged weapons, from early stone-age flint hand axes to the swords of World War One. This broad-ranging work examines weapons from the swords and spears of ancient Egypt to the pike and thrusting pole arms of medieval Europe, and from the slashing sabres of the 17th-century cavalry to the presentation and dress swords used for show, pomp and civil ceremonies in the 1900s. Presented in an easy-to-follow format there are specially commissioned photographs of each item, annotated with the blade’s defining features as well as at-a-glance specification boxes. Featuring more than 400 examples from around the world, this comprehensive volume also offers information on African, Chinese, Indian and South-east Asian weapons. This indispensable resource will intrigue anyone with an interest in the conflicts, warriors and weapons that have been a part of our human history. 

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Discovering the World of Pinterest - Jonathan Johnson Cover Art

Discovering the World of Pinterest

Discovering the World of Pinterest Beginners Guide to Pinterest by Jonathan Johnson

It is a fact that we are living in a modern world and we get a lot of advantages and disadvantages for it. One advantage that we shouldn’t take for granted at all is the use of social media. It allows us to reach people from all places. It is very important that you have to know the facts about certain social media because there are things that might get you in trouble in the long run, especially if you don’t know the things about it.  With all the social media application that is coming out for our betterment, we actually find it hard to distinguish which is better. The thing is, it will be all up to us to choose on which application we are most comfortable with. In this book entitled “Discovering The World Of Pinterest”, we will learn more about Pinterest. It will teach us on what the social media is all about. It will guide us on how we should start using the application and we will get the most benefit out of it.

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Book Row - Marvin Mondlin & Roy Meador Cover Art

Book Row

Book Row An Anecdotal and Pictorial History of the Antiquarian Book Trade by Marvin Mondlin & Roy Meador

The American Story of the Bookstores on Fourth Avenue from the 1890s to the 1960s New York City has eight million stories, and this one unfolds just south of Fourteenth Street in Manhattan, on the seven blocks of Fourth Avenue bracketed by Union Square and Astor Place. There, for nearly eight decades from the 1890s to the 1960s, thrived the New York Booksellers’ Row, or Book Row. This richly anecdotal memoir features historical photographs and the rags-to-riches tale of the Strand, which began its life as a book stall on Eighth Street and today houses 2.5 million volumes (or sixteen miles of books) in twelve miles of space. It’s a story cast with characters as legendary and colorful as the horse-betting, poker-playing, go-getter of a book dealer George D. Smith; the irascible Russian-born book hunter Peter Stammer; the visionary Theodore C. Schulte; Lou Cohen, founder of the still-surviving Argosy Book Store; and gentleman bookseller George Rubinowitz and his formidably shrewd wife, Jenny. Book Row remembers places that all lovers of books should never forget, like Biblo & Tamen, the shop that defied book-banning laws; the Green Book Shop, favored by John Dickson Carr; Ellenor Lowenstein’s world-renowned gastronomical Corner Book Shop (which was not on a corner); and the Abbey Bookshop, the last of the Fourth Avenue bookstores to close its doors. Rising rents, street crime, urban redevelopment, and television are many of the reasons for the demise of Book Row, but in this volume, based on interviews with dozens of the people who bought, sold, collected, and breathed in its rare, bibliodiferous air, it lives again.

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2015 - R.S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2015

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2015 The Official Red Book by R.S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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The RichardsPens Guide to Fountain Pens, Volume 2: Restoration - Richard Binder & Don Fluckinger Cover Art

The RichardsPens Guide to Fountain Pens, Volume 2: Restoration

The RichardsPens Guide to Fountain Pens, Volume 2: Restoration by Richard Binder & Don Fluckinger

This book is an adjunct to the two excellent existing repair manuals, Marshall/Oldfield and Da Book. It contains material that is often very specific to a particular pen or type of pen, but much of its information can also be applied generally to other pens. Learn what is here, extrapolate from it, and apply your new knowledge to the needs of the pen in your hands at any given moment.

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A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars - Q David Bowers Cover Art

A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars

A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars by Q David Bowers

Americans love to collect the big Morgan silver dollar! No other coin conjures up so much of the romance and history of the United States. In this third edition of his bestselling book, noted numismatic historian Q. David Bowers offers an engaging portrait of the country’s most popular classic coin. You’ll learn what to look for when you buy, how to grade your coins, how to cherrypick varieties, and ways to become a smarter collector. A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars, 3rd edition, also includes a thorough market analysis for each date and mintmark, a detailed look at the minting process, and a study of Treasury releases and other hoards, plus a section on never-circulated pattern coins. Full color throughout; illustrated; indexed.

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The Official American Numismatic Assiciation Grading Standards for United States Coins - Kenneth Bressett Cover Art

The Official American Numismatic Assiciation Grading Standards for United States Coins

The Official American Numismatic Assiciation Grading Standards for United States Coins by Kenneth Bressett

This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide provides the official American Numismatic Association grading standards for every United States coin minted since 1793. Beginners, advanced collectors, and dealers will all find the text understandable and invaluable for grading coins, both circulation strikes and Proofs. Every standard grade is illustrated and described in detail. Every coin is studied, from half cents to gold double eagles, plus comemoratives. Text descriptions of 30 levels help you pinpoint grades from Poor to Mint State. Detailed photographs show you exactly what to look for. All 11 levels of Mint State are discussed in detail.

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Antique Marks - Anna Selby & The Diagram Group Cover Art

Antique Marks

Antique Marks by Anna Selby & The Diagram Group

This pocket-sized guide to identifying and interpreting metal and ceramic marks has been improved with the addition of the most recent hallmarks, along with details of the new hallmarking system. Do you attend car boot sales or browse in antique shops in search of bargains? Have you ever wished you knew more about grandma’s silver spoon? Do you envy the experts’ ability to identify and date old hand-me-downs? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, Collins Gem Antique Marks is for you. Packed with thousands of clear illustrations, the book shows hallmarks on silver, gold and platinum, as well as those on Old Sheffield Plate, pewter, pottery and porcelain. Complete with a history of hallmarks and how to read them, Collins Gem Antique Marks is absolutely indispensable. The book provides: Full hallmarks for silver from London, Edinburgh, York, Norwich, Exeter, Dublin, Newcastle, Chester, Glasgow, Birmingham and Sheffield, along with maker’s marks from these cities. Up-to-date hallmarks for gold and platinum. Old Sheffield plate marks, showing the variety of maker’s marks. Pewter marks and a selection of pewter touch marks. Pottery and porcelain marks showing both letter and name marks, and symbol marks. Reviews ‘As a pocket reference on ‘marks’ this is by far the best I have seen. It covers ALL marks, unlike most which cover either metal or porcelain’. Amazon

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The Insanely Simple Guide to Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra: Getting Started With the 2022 Apple Watch and WatchOS 9 - Scott La Counte Cover Art

The Insanely Simple Guide to Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra: Getting Started With the 2022 Apple Watch and WatchOS 9

The Insanely Simple Guide to Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra: Getting Started With the 2022 Apple Watch and WatchOS 9 by Scott La Counte

Do you know what time it is? It's time to discover the latest, greatest, Apple Watch! Not only did 2022 see some big improvements to WatchOS (the operating system that can be freely upgraded on older watches), but an entirely new type of watch (with an additional button) was added alongside the two watch refreshes: the Apple Watch Ultra–a rugged, athletic watch that is meant to work in the harshest conditions. Whether you are new to Apple Watch or just upgrading from an older version, this book is going to help you! It's going to unpack all the big improvements and added features so you can get started as quick as possible. Inside you will discover: What's new in WatchOS 9The differences between all of the different watchesWhat the Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra can (and can't) doWatchOS gesturesConnecting to your iPhone, AirPods, and other accessoriesUnderstanding blood oxygen levels and ECGUsing Apple Pay from your Apple WatchUsing Family SetupUsing the Handwashing appTracking sleepUsing Crash DetectionManaging your health with watch featuresFinding, installing, updating, and removing apps from your Apple WatchUsing different Apple Watch apps (such as Calendar, Reminders, Music)Getting driving directions with the Apple WatchUsing Siri on the Apple WatchChanging and sharing watch facesSending / receiving messages, emails, and phone calls from your Apple WatchDoing a workout with the Apple WatchWatch accessoriesAnd much more! Are you ready to start enjoying your new Apple Watch? Then let's get started! Note: This book is not endorsed by Apple, Inc. and should be considered unofficial.

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Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson - Jim Supica & Richard Nahas Cover Art

Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson

Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Jim Supica & Richard Nahas

The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is the ultimate S&W gun guide! In this highly anticipated, detailed revision is a fully annotated identification and price guide to the world of Smith & Wesson revolvers, semi-autos, shotguns, rifles, military arms and other collectibles.144 new pages for a grand total of 528 pages of pure Smith & Wesson14 new revolver models added since last editionDozens of new variations of the M&P pistolNew S&W rifles and shotguns, including many new M&P 15 riflesHundreds of detailed, full-color photosSmith & Wesson gun values and collector informationFor fans of Smith & Wesson firearms, Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is a must-have. With listings organized to quickly and accurately identify firearms, and nearly 800 models of Smith & Wesson guns and variations, including many models not found in other firearm-pricing guides, this is the book for Smith & Wesson enthusiasts and collectors.

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2017 - R.S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2017

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2017 The Official Red Book by R.S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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Strike It Rich with Pocket Change - Ken Potter & Brian Allen Cover Art

Strike It Rich with Pocket Change

Strike It Rich with Pocket Change Error Coins Bring Big Money by Ken Potter & Brian Allen

In the authors' own words, this new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change , dispels the myths of error coins and assists you in discovering, marketing, and researching rare coins that you can find in your pocket change. More than 350 close-up illustrations, key identifying details and current market values help you decipher the difference between proper and error issues and varying types of coins. In addition, this unique must-have how-to also includes:    • Coverage of Lincoln Memorial Cents, Roosevelt Dimes, Washington Quarters, John F. Kennedy Half Dollars, State Quarters    • Expert insight and advice about tools of the trade, preserving coins, buying and selling error-variety coins    • Terms and definitions associated with error coins Whether it's a Jefferson Presidential dollar missing edge lettering, that's worth $2,000 - $10,000 plus or a Lincoln cent with trail marks that make it an error worth $1 - $3 there are hidden treasures to be found in your pocket change, if you know what to look for.

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A Guide Book of United States Paper Money - Arthur L. Friedberg & Ira S. Friedberg Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Paper Money

A Guide Book of United States Paper Money by Arthur L. Friedberg & Ira S. Friedberg

Immerse yourself in the romance and beauty of nearly 150 years of American currency. It all comes alive in A Guide Book of United States Paper Money, fourth edition. An engaging history book and a comprehensive catalog of valuations rolled into one, this guide covers all federal series issued from the Civil War to the present day. Paper-money collectors will appreciate the depth of the research, and American history buffs will find the narrative fascinating.

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A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents - Q David Bowers Cover Art

A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents

A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents by Q David Bowers

Lincoln cents account for nearly a third of the coins the United States has ever minted. In recent times the mintage of Lincoln cents has reached more than five billion per year—nearly equaling the mintage of all the other circulating coins combined. The Lincoln cent is an ever-evolving submarket within the growing field of numismatics. With its wide value swings for higher grade earlier pieces and thousands of documented die varieties, this series has something to offer every collector from novice to expert. This book provides collectors with unique insight into the longest-running series of coins in United States history with its detailed facts and figures as well as notes,contemporary articles, and other documentation assembled by the most prolific numismatic author in our lifetime.

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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2016 - R.S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett Cover Art

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2016

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2016 The Official Red Book by R.S. Yeoman & Kenneth Bressett

Identify your coins quickly and easily! THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK® features full-color, actual-size and enlarged photos, with historical details about each piece. The Red Book shows mintages for all federal coins, from the ultra rare to the everyday. You might have a real rarity in your pocket change! Find out how much your coins are worth: The Red Book has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices in up to 9 grades per coin. Colonial and early American coins · Federal coins · Commemoratives Proof and Mint sets · Die varieties and errors · Civil War tokens · Territorial gold · State and territorial quarters · National Park quarters · Presidential dollars · Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins · Error coins · Bullion

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The Illustrated Directory of Knives, Daggers & Bayonets - Dr Tobias Capwell Cover Art

The Illustrated Directory of Knives, Daggers & Bayonets

The Illustrated Directory of Knives, Daggers & Bayonets A Visual Encyclopedia of Edged Weapons from Around the World, Including Knives, Daggers, Bayonets, Machetes and Khanjars, with over 500 Photographs by Dr Tobias Capwell

This comprehensive chronology takes you on a visual tour of sharp weapons throughout history: from the hand-held flints of the Stone Age, through to the civilian knives of modern times. There are intriguing blades from Africa and Asia, including the Japanese tanto and Sudanese throwing knives, the ceremonial kris from Indonesia, the double-edged Japanese ken, and the distinctively decorated Indo-Persian peshkabs.  Presented in an easy-to-follow format there are specially commissioned photographs of each item, annotated with the blade’s defining features as well as at-a-glance specification boxes. Featuring over 350 pieces shown in more than 500 pictures, this book is an indispensable resource for both the serious collector and amateur enthusiast.

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The Card Catalog - The Library Of Congress Cover Art

The Card Catalog

The Card Catalog Books, Cards, and Literary Treasures by The Library Of Congress

From the archives of the Library of Congress: "An irresistible treasury for book and library lovers." — Booklist (starred review) The Library of Congress brings book lovers an enriching tribute to the power of the written word and to the history of our most beloved books. Featuring more than two hundred full-color images of original catalog cards, first edition book covers, and photographs from the library's magnificent archives, this collection is a visual celebration of the rarely seen treasures in one of the world's most famous libraries and the brilliant catalog system that has kept it organized for hundreds of years. Packed with engaging facts on literary classics—from Ulysses to The Cat in the Hat to Shakespeare's First Folio to The Catcher in the Rye —this is an ode to the enduring magic and importance of books. " The Card Catalog is many things: a lucid overview of the history of bibliographic practices, a paean to the Library of Congress, a memento of the cherished card catalogs of yore, and an illustrated collection of bookish trivia . . . . The illustrations are amazing: luscious reproductions of dozens of cards, lists, covers, title pages, and other images guaranteed to bring a wistful gleam to the book nerd's eye." — The Washington Post

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Firearms: An Illustrated History - DK Cover Art

Firearms: An Illustrated History

Firearms: An Illustrated History by DK

This fascinating visual account of firearms shows everything from the earliest cannons to modern weapons of war. It also highlights how gun technology and military tactics developed in tandem over time. Centuries ago, the Chinese discovered that if they put gunpowder and a projectile into a metal tube and ignited it, they could fire the projectile with enormous force. The first guns were born. Firearms: An Illustrated History showcases over 300 firearms including pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, machine-guns, and artillery, each with annotated close-up photographs and details of their origins, barrel, and caliber. It details the use of the firearms, not just in the military but for sport, hunting, and law enforcement. This comprehensive volume traces the history of firearms, highlighting "turning points" such as the rifle with its parallel spiraled groves that could impart a spin to bullets making them fly straighter. It also showcases iconic firearms such as the Walther PPK self-loading pistol popularised in James Bond films. With information on the great gunsmiths including Beretta and Kalashnikov and a detailed guide to how guns work, Firearms: An Illustrated History is an essential purchase for everyone interested in guns and military history.

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The Corvette in the Barn - Tom Cotter Cover Art

The Corvette in the Barn

The Corvette in the Barn More Great Stories of Automotive Archaeology by Tom Cotter

It’s every car-guy’s fantasy—to casually peer into a long-forgotten garage or barn or warehouse and find the car he has searched for his whole life. Corvette in the Barn is a collection of true, often amazing, stories and essays about car collectors and enthusiasts who have discovered unusual and desirable cars, forgotten in all manner of locations from barns, to old-school junkyards, to farmer’s fields. These are the stories that fuel the dreams of car collectors everywhere. See Tom Cotter, author of Motorbooks “In the Barn” series, interviewed by Jay Leno on JayLenosGarage.com: http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/jays-book-club-the-hemi-in-the-barn/1237422/

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Grading Coins by Photographs - Q David Bowers Cover Art

Grading Coins by Photographs

Grading Coins by Photographs An Action Guide for the Collector and Investor by Q David Bowers

No subject is more important to the rare-coin collector or investor than grading. Learning to grade the right way can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. In this second edition of his award-winning book, Q. David Bowers has written a unique set of step-by-step grading instructions for every U.S. coin, from half cents to double eagles. He explains the evolution of grading standards, how to “read” a coin’s surfaces, expert techniques, smart buying tips, aspects of today’s marketplace, and more. This detailed, insightful text is combined with hundreds of high-resolution color photographs to help you grade your entire coin collection.

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The Wright Brothers - Fred C. Kelly Cover Art

The Wright Brothers

The Wright Brothers A Biography by Fred C. Kelly

In this fascinating, highly readable biography, Fred C. Kelly, a former newspaperman, author, and an old friend of the Wrights, tells the story of the two brilliant, dedicated, flight-obsessed bicycle mechanics from Ohio who first realized mankind's age-old dream of conquering the skies. Long considered the definitive Wright biography (the manuscript was read and approved by Orville Wright), this book recounts the Wrights' small-town boyhood, their early interest in all things mechanical, the establishment of the Wright Cycle Shop, and the complete behind-the-scenes story of how they designed, built, tested, and flew (December 1903) the first "Flyer." Enhanced with sixteen rare photographs, Mr. Kelly's engaging account avoids minute technical description, yet describes simply and clearly the technological innovations that enabled the two brothers to succeed where so many others had failed. Anyone interested in the mechanics of flight or early aviation will find this volume a splendid introduction to the Wright brothers and their epochal achievement.

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The Field Guide To Costume Jewelry - Maureen Brodsky Cover Art

The Field Guide To Costume Jewelry

The Field Guide To Costume Jewelry The Crash Course In Costume Jewelry by Maureen Brodsky

Written by an Ebay seller with 14 years experience this is a great guide to spotting fabulous costume jewelry. 175 beautiful photos illustrate a cornucopia of famous jewelry designers and manufactures. Excellent detailed bibliography with short reviews help you find additional resources. Includes a handy field checklist. Maureen Brodsky has been an avid collector and dealer of costume jewelry for 14 plus years.  She has written historical descriptions for an independent dealer's web-site and blogs at www.jewelryhistorian.blogspot.com. She is a member of Costume Jewelry Collectors International and earned a B.F.A. from Carnegie-Mellon University.

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Restoration Tips for Vintage & Classic Cars - David Dansville Cover Art

Restoration Tips for Vintage & Classic Cars

Restoration Tips for Vintage & Classic Cars by David Dansville

We have been discussing the restoration of classic cars and how thousands of people each year buy cars with the intent of restoring them back to life. Classic car restoration is more than just a hobby, it is a way of life for many people. It is more than something people do in their garage in their spare time. All over the world, there are thousands of classic car clubs devoted to people who restore cars as a hobby or a business. In addition to the clubs throughout the world, there are car shows, auctions and online sites about the love of cars. Ever since cars became a part of our lives, they have been prized by their owners. And never more so than right now. There is quite a bit to know about restoring a classic car. Car restoration is not easy. However, it is possible to restore a classic automobile on your own if you are willing to learn about the different steps you need to take in restoring the car. It can be very difficult to find do-it-yourself tips when it comes to both body work as well as mechanical work. Car restoration magazines contain one article, but you need more than that if you are going to attempt to restore a classic car. Years ago, anyone who wanted to restore a classic car had to purchase costly books that could teach them how to achieve their vision. Tips on car restoration were few and far between. Most likely, if you have made the decision to restore your car, you know something about cars and are ready to begin. You just need something to give you a little push in the right direction as well as give you some valuable tips on restoring your precious automobile. If you are one of the many people who want to restore a classic automobile, you can easily learn how to begin this project and keep yourself motivated by taking a little bit of time to get some concise tips on car restoration. No matter what type of car you plan to restore, the basic concept is the same. Once you learn the basic concepts about what you need to do to restore a classic car, you are well on your way towards restoring the car. Finding actual tips that tell you what to do step-by-step on the internet is difficult at best. Here you can find some of the best kept secrets about car restoration that aren't on the internet. While restoring a classic car is not an easy task, it is something that anyone who has a desire to learn can do. There are many facets to restoring a classic car. There is a vast difference in simply getting a car to run as well as actually restoring a car to manufacturer's specifications. There are also different types of what is known as "classic cars." Classic cars can mean anything from an early Model T to a 1970s "Muscle Car." This book will not only teach you the different types of classic cars, but what you need to do to restore the car, where to look for parts and where you can display your car after it has been properly restored. If you have always loved cars and dreamed of one day bringing an old car back to life by restoration, this book can teach you the right way to go about living that dream by getting you started and keeping you motivated in a car renovation project. Do not be afraid to take a chance. If you can imagine doing something, it is possible to do it. If you have always wanted to restore a car on your own, there is nothing stopping you but yourself. You just need to be willing to learn and have patience with yourself and your project. Why just think about doing something? Why not do it? If you have been pondering the idea of restoring a classic car, pouring over restoration magazines, or if you have been perusing internet sites and newspapers looking for the car of your dreams that you can purchase for restoration, why not just go for it? There is no time like right now to learn the craft of classic car restoration. You can have your dream car just as you imagine by working hard at your restoration project and learning everything there is to know about classic cars today.