This book provides a glorious illustrated history of American railroads examining the chronology, the companies, the locomotives --steam, electric, and diesel -- and preservation.? This is a wonderful
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
If you own more than one gun, you’re a collector. Proudly record the guns in your collection in the official NRA National Firearms Museum Gun Collector’s Logbook. Handsomely bound, sporting the NRA Mu
For over fifty years World War II has been seen as a black and white war, but specially commissioned research has now unearthed a remarkable color record of the conflict. Color photography was still i
The Complete Guide to Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Reptiles is a thorough guide to the days before humans evolved, when great lizards walked the earth. The reference book will walk readers through prehis
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
The Illustrated Directory series provide enthusiasts with an attractive, comprehensive hardcover reference book packed with timelines, historical facts and images designed to inform and excite. The Il
After the end of the Cold War, there was decade or so while military spending was cut, but since the new millennium budgets have grown and new weapons technology is reaching the front line. Modern Wea
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
The Illustrated Directory series provide enthusiasts with a fully illustrated comprehensive, hardcover reference book packed with timelines, historical facts and images designed to inform and excite.T
Illustrated with more than 420 color photographs and maps, J. R. Porter's authoritative and engaging essays focus on biblical narratives to illuminate their meanings and context. The substantial int
When Germany attacked Poland on September 1, 1939, nothing like it had ever been seen before. Heralded by the insidious whine of Stuka dive-bombers, seven divisions of Panzers rolled across the border
This latest book from long time researcher and militaria expert Martin J. Brayley provides an extensive and in depth examination of bayonets from 37 countries from around the world – over 300 bayonets
This is the first book that shows in full color all the details of the war’s greatest weapons—handguns, rifles, submachine guns, machine guns, mortars and antitank weapons. This reference is much more
You will be introduced to the wide variety of horse breeds from the Appaloosa to the Tennessee Walking Horse to the Zorse, including such rare breeds such as the Florida Cracker and the Sorraia. This
Embrace your love of bird watching every day of the year. Birdwatcher’s Daily Companion contains 365 days of advice, insight, and information for enthusiastic birders.By nature, bird lovers are natura
Watches are more than miniature marvels of engineering; indeed, they are more than just collectibles: they are items of jewelry that command huge prices and make fashion statements about the wearers.
The Corvette has long been regarded as America's only true sports car and has proved its longevity, having been in production for more than 50 years. Since then, every year has been seen remarkable te
Arranged chronologically, the book provides a comprehensive visual guide to the development of 1000 of the most interesting armored fighting vehicles that have seen service. Each featured vehicle is
The hardcover reference titles in the Day by Day series examine the evolution of conflicts and wars in a chronological timeline, from the first skirmish to the last battle—and everything in between. T
Featuring the Chinese text on the left and the English translation on the right, this is a beautifully bound book that would make a unique gift or collector's item.Written in the 6th century BC, Sun T
This features a ghoulish gallery of undead, illustrated by master of the zombie arts David Hartman.The split page format divides the figures at the neck and waist, so that zombie heads, torsos and leg
Home preserving was once regarded as the only way of ensuring an adequate food supply for the family from harvest through the winter and the following year. Today, however, with our busy work schedule
In this book readers will travel to the outer extremities of experimental science to contemplate the unhallowed arts of re-animation, genetic engineering, galvanism, time travel, mind control, and psy
In this book, both budding and experienced artists will find clear, comprehensive instructions to help them improve their craft. The author describes in detail the type of materials to acquire before
Landscapes have for centuries captivated the imaginations of artists. Indeed many of the most stunning works of art are in this genre. For the amateur artist, however, the sheer scope of the landsca
In this book, both budding and experienced artists will find clear, comprehensive instructions to help them improve their craft. The author describes in detail the type of materials to acquire before
The Fundamentals of Drawing Anatomy is a book by artists for artists, and presents a dynamic visual record of the essential characteristics and creative possibilities of the human form. For hundreds
Platters of tender, juicy ribs have long reigned as classic home-cooking favorites. In The Great Ribs Book, best-selling cookbook authors Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison team up to bring you their s
Most art books adopt a chronological approach and focus on the stylistic similarities between works of art, often ignoring the significance of subject matter altogether. In this pocket-sized, full-col
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 Art of Distillng Whiskey and Other Spirits is an encyclopedic guide to the thousand-year history and dynamic future of the distillation of whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, brandy, and more. This careful
Looks at a variety of topics about the weather, including thunder and lightning, tornadoes, clouds, the atmosphere, wind, inventions, and weather myths.
Sensational discoveries during the past decade have shed new light on the most intimate details of dinosaurs’ lives, including their appearance and behavior, their family structures, and their sex liv
At the heart of ancient Egypt’s civilization lay its highly complex religion, which evolved, expanded and diversified over more than 3,000 years. In addition to the astonishing cultural legacy of arti
