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
What better way to sample the most popular weed on the planet than by eating it, as people have done for thousands of years? InsideThe Cannabis Cookbook are over 35 delicious recipes for Stoned Starte
Generally held to be the most famous piece written by a former slave, The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is an 1845 memoir on abolition written by the famous orator and former slave. Firs
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
A personal look at the life of Benjamin Franklin through boyhood and Pre-War London days. Offering up wisdom in Poor Richard's Almanac and the drafts of the declaration of Independence, Benjamin Frank
This book has been specially researched and designed to provide the ideal companion to Biblical studies. In the panels of this book there are thousands of new and interesting insights into the greates
Through researching billionaires Napoleon Hill crafted the philosophy and lifestyle behind those who experienced financial success. Although Hill's aim was to coach others to become like said billiona
W. B. Yeats collected a slew of ancient Irish folktales. Originally published in two rounds and conveniently collected into this one volume, the selected stories provide a comprehensive view of old Ir
An insider tour of vineyards, wineries, cellars, and more! In The Vintner's Apprentice, you get behind-the-scenes access to the wine world's real-life masters of the craft, as well as a guide to the t
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
Veteran journalist Ron Steinman gathers candid reminiscences from seventy-six men (including Senator John McCain) who lived through the brutalities of combat in the Vietnam War.A Soldiers' Story provi
As a Man Thinketh is James Allen's third book, first published in 1903. In it, he details how man is the creator and shaper of his destiny by the thoughts which he thinks. He rises and falls in exact
He who boasts of what he will do, succeeds in nothing. a?? Tao Te ChingNo understanding of Chinese civilization is possible without a grasp of Taoism, the philosophy that has shaped not just Chinese s
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
Poe is viewed as the ultimate doomed romantic whose last days are shrouded in sordid mystery. His life was a disaster, but his achievements in writing are amazing. He is widely recognized as father of
In the summer of 1863, Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army slipped across the Potomac to draw out the Union Army. Lee's army was 70,000 strong and has won nearly every battle it had fought. The Union Arm
Charles Dickens's writing is renowned for its pithy humor, satirical put-downs and humorous characterization. This collection contains some of the finest examples of his wit.
Lavishly illustrated, the 256 page directory of breeds is presented by group in the order: non-sporting, working, herding, gundogs, hounds, terriers and toy. The background to each breed is detailed -
Brings to life thirty of the most important battles in history, from Hannibal's victory at Cannae in 216 B.C. to the surrender of French forces at the Vietnamese battle of Dien Bien Phu. Color illustr
For many people, pastries, cakes, chocolates, and sweets come ready to eat right from the grocery store. If they're lucky, a local bakery or chocolate shop satisfies the community's sweet tooth. Few p
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor drew the United States into history's most violent war, and America's blacks yearned for a chance to fight for their country. Despite their unequal treatment at home the
"Today's specially trained war dogs--like the anonymous canine hero that took part in the top-secret mission against Osama bin Laden--are a breed apart, assisting their human friends in locat
"Master MIG welding and the metal fabrication techniques you need to repair, create, and duplicate projects in your home welding studio.Learn to Weld starts with the basics: setting up your s
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
Modern Military Aircraft is a comprehensive guide to the world's fighting aircraft since World War II, from the earliest jet fighters and basic piston-engined bombers, to today's high-tech and stealth
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
Filled with extensive research by acclaimed automotive journalists David Newhardt and Randy Leffingwell, this book is a definitive resource for every Mustang lover. Covering every model, including the
From artisan craft beer, to beer distributed around the nation and the world, the Illustrated Directory of Beer has hundreds of beers all arranged in alphabetical order for quick and simple reference.
50 Brilliant Minds in the Last 100 Years is a collection of both conventional and controversial inventors, entrepreneurs, scientists, and philosophers. This book is a perfect library addition for any
From its first appearance on the battlefields of World War I, the tank struck fear into the enemy’s hearts. As the tank developed, tactics evolved both to exploit it and to counter it. The French ma
The Military Atlas of Air Warfare is a highly illustrated and accessible account of the development of aerial warfare, from the first skirmishes over the Western Front in World War I to today’s hi-tec
World War I might conjure up images of the trenches of the Western Front, but it was a far more complex conflict fought in a number of theatres: an air war, a war fought in the Balkans, Italy, Africa,
The Gospels of the New Testament describing the life of Jesus Christ have provided a rich source of inspiration to artists throughout the centuries. This special edition of the Gospel of Mark is illus
The History of Browning Firearms is a captivating and wonderfully illustrated chronicle of one of the most influential and legendary names in gun smithing history.
Birds profiles more than 400 species from all continents and climates. With a broad sweep from the greater flamingo to the snowy owl, from the golden eagle to the canary, from the puffin to the green
In 1967, British photographer Gered Mankowitz shot the Jimi Hendrix Experience during two sessions at his Mason's Yard studio. Considered by many to be the finest studio portraits ever taken of Hendr
On November 20, 1943, the 2d Marine Division hit the beach on tiny Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, expecting that its defenses has been “pounded into coral dust” by naval and air bombardment. They found
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
