Practice the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy with this step-by-step guide to rendering more than 300 individual characters for use in arts, crafts and design projects. With characters as beautifull
Carol Kelli-Gangi brings you a years worth of inspiration and love from The Saints.Be inspired by 365 Days with the Saints. This beautiful, devotional book by Carol-Kelli Gangi consists of quotations
This book shows through illustrated spreads and other graphic material, the function of machines, devices and technological systems such as i.e. the computer, the telephone, hybrid carsa??among many o
Rock paintings of the rainbow serpent in Australia date back more than 6,000 years and the legend has been passed down orally for even longer. The Aboriginal dreaming about this mystical being with a
Classic Military Aircraft is a comprehensive guide to the world's fighting aircraft from the beginning of World War I to the end of World War II. Packed with fascinating information, this book covers
Illustrated with detailed artworks and full-color photographs, Jet Fighters Inside Out is a comprehensive study of key air superiority and ground attack aircraft developed since World War II. Arranged
For 75 years the Marvel Superheroes have delighted readers with their larger-than-life, yet very human, heroics. More than simply comic book characters, the likes of Captain America, the Silver Surfer
Illustrated with detailed artworks and full-color photographs, Warships Inside Out is a comprehensive study of the key warships built since the nineteenth century. Arranged chronologically, each vesse
This book opens with a short biographical introduction and then provides a chronological visual history of her life, from her early years working in a wartime munitions factory in Burbank, through the
The Bomber Command was the heart of the US Army Air Force's operations against Nazi Germany in World War II. At its peak, the USAAF boasted 2,411,294 men and women in uniform with 230,000 aircraft fl
From super-smooth alley sharks to granny-style rollers, the sport of bowling excludes no one. It is the great equalizer, knocking down barriers with each strike rolled. Rabble-rousing proletariat a
The Camping Bible is packed with tips and advice for planning a safe, successful, and risk-free camping trip. Should the worst happen, it also provides a host of clear, easy-to-follow ?techniques to d
Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding, this book contains over 100 chengyu with its literal meaning, idiomatic meaning, and a short description of where the saying was derived from. Chen
In this lavish celebration of the glory and grandeur that are the great North American railroads, author Claude Wiatrowski examines the development of the industry with nearly 90 features covering mo
World War II saw a global conflict with the weapons technologies of the leading nations of the world pitted against each other. Weapons of World War II examines key air, sea and land weapons, vehicles
With their gossamer wings and poetic movements, butterflies have inspired artists throughout the ages. Watercolor is the perfect medium to capture the transparency of their delicate wings. Bringing to
Written by an international team of historians and scholars with specialized knowledge of the medieval era and illustrated with sumptuous images ranging from manuscript illuminations and PreRaphaelite
This comprehensive guide to the aircraft of World War II features more than 120 military aircraft in service between 1939 and 1945. Each aircraft is covered in detail with feature boxes outlining its
There's something about a harmonica that brings a smile to anyone's face. This book gives you everything you need to learn to play this fantastic instrument, with more than 200 pages of instruction.
This book cov-ers the US Civil War in its entirety. It also con-tains con-cise illus-trated biogra-phies of the mil-i-tary and polit-i-cal lead-ers of both sides. 144 pages with a 32-page gate-folde
The structure of the book is broadly chronological. It is broken down into seven main sections, starting with the birth of monarchy in the ancient Middle East and ending with coverage of modern royal
Enter the world of the early blues guitarists, jazz greats, and iconic rock heroes. For guitar fans everywhere, this lavishly illustrated book is packed with intriguing facts, anecdotes, quotes, lists
Ghosts traces the cultural and literary origins of the paranormal, reveals the secrets behind many mysterious myths and legends, and analyzes our continued fascination with visitors from the other sid
The History of Remington Firearms is a captivating and wonderful illustrated chronicle of one of the most famous and legendary names in history. Remington is synonymous with the history of the United
The timechart is based on an original Victorian wall chart, published in 1890. It follows the entire history of mankind and shows what was happening concurrently around the world with illustrations o
Filled with magnificent photos of the greatest Hemi-powered cars ever built, this is the story of an engine whose name has become synonymous with victory.
This book pays tribute to swine with fun, fascinating facts about these curious creatures. Sara Rath provides an overview of popular breeds, the history of wild boars and domesticated pigs, and tales
The SS men, the brutal elite of the Nazi Party, swore eternal allegiance to Hitler and, with unrelatenting violence, imposed the Fuhrer's will upon Germany and all the countries which came under his y
With over 450 original illustrations, this wonderful collection of Twain’s classics includes The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, The Prince and the Pauper,
For lovers of birds and trivia, this captivating book features a wealth of fascinating facts, figures, and folklore about our feathered friends. It’s beautifully illustrated throughout with colorful
Cheese making is an art and an absorbing pastime. Geared to the hobbyist, this book will turn anyone into a cheese artist. Most of the equipment you need is already in your kitchen, and with investing
From Aaron to Zurishaddai in the Old Testament and Abaddon to Zenas in the New Testament all the familiar Men and Women of the Bible are listed with important biographical notes and texts. Traditional
Packed with fascinating facts, this volume contains incredibly detailed cutaway drawings of arguably the greatest fighter aircraft ever flown. Each drawing examines what’s ‘under the skin’, clearly sh
Top Southeast Asian broadcaster, TV chef and food writer, Terry Tan gathers forty years of experience with his collection of over thirty authentic, simple to prepare and inspiring recipes. The book fe
From patios to driveways to kitchen countertops and garden accents, practically every part of your home and yard presents an opportunity to express yourself with masonry products and techniques.
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With his global contemporary style of cuisine, acclaimed chef Paul Gayler brings an international flavour to a familiar and universally popular theme - by providing innovative burger recipes for every
This compact study guide contains concise descriptions of nearly 300 species of bug, beetle, spider and snake, with symbols providing at-a-glance information on distinctive features and physical trait
Provides a visual history of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, with complete listings, descriptions, and photographs, from the earliest innovations to the latest sports bikes.
This is a haunting collection of personal encounters with the spirit world as they appeared in FATE magazine. These are tales handed down over the years that have their basis in the horrors of the Civ
