A spectacular arrangement of photographs highlights the 26 classes plus 8 other types of vessels represented here, with complete specifications and histories.
Celebrating America's favorite cityscapes, this series combines historic interest and contemporary beauty. Growth of the City features fascinating archival photographs contrasted with specially commis
An ancient Chinese treatise on the strategies of war stresses the importance of speed, sound tactics, subterfuge, discipline, appropriate form of attack, and accurate intelligence.
A pictorial resource on the ancient art of tattooing features tattoo designs arranged by subject with information on the history and meaning of each category.
Recently all but extinct, corsets are back in fashion as never before. Hundreds of beautiful color images catalog both classic and contemporary examples of the corsetiere's art.
Presents an illustrated guide to body piercing, with information on such topics as choosing a style, placement, finding a piercer, jewelry, symbolism, safety, proper care, and removal.
Covers animals, climate samples, earth history, biomes, volcanoes, geology, water, radiation, earthquake samples, plant samples, and so much more!Will teach you how continents move. Show how mountains
Sherlock Holmes' Book of Conundrums provides a uniquely absorbing experience quite unlike any other puzzle publication: all material is themed around Sherlock Holmes, the Victorian era, and early
The sheer beauty of the elegant, lonely lighthouses along our shores—and their unspoiled, scenic natural settings—has captivated our collective imagination. More than simply picturesque, t
For guitar fans everywhere, this lavishly illustrated book is packed with intriguing facts, anecdotes, quotes, lists, history, and just plain bizarre stuff.Enter the world of the early blue guitarists
Another excellent edition in the Knickerbocker Classic series, The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft collects the author's novel, four novellas, and fifty-three short stories. Written between the yea
Winston Churchill once remarked that the secret warfare waged in World War II equaled "the most fantastic inventions of romance and melodrama."William Breuer vividly confirms that assessment with thes
Flowering Plants is a comprehensive source of botanical information. More than 100 flowering plant families are profiled with authoritative text and featured in more than 700 beautiful artworks. An ea
Superb, full-color large-scale reproductions of paintings by the artist whose name is synonymous with the American West are accompanied by drawings and sculptures immortalizing the cowboys, native Ame
Contains essential drawing and sketching techniques to improve your skills, whether you're a novice or expert. With specific, illustrated techniques designed to enhance your own skills, this is an inv
Published in association with the National Museum of World War II Aviation, Storm of Eagles is a lavishly illustrated coffee-table book that brings together breathtaking classic and never-before-seen
Despite their many differences, all Native Americans share a profound appreciation of the cycles of nature and a belief in the cosmic interconnectedness of all things. Professor Larry J. Zimmerman tel
Acoustic Guitars is a comprehensive guide to the history and evolution of this enduring instrument, covering nearly 100 years of acoustic guitar production. The book profiles all the major guitar manu
For 700 years Japanese civilization was dominated by a single warrior caste. This project looks at the weaponry of Samurai men and women over the centuries with specifically commissioned photography o
The Prince is one of the most influential books ever written. Published posthumously in 1532, Machiavelli’s observations on the manipulation and exercise of power have withstood the test of time. Hi
Designed for breeders and owners alike, this invaluable resource is organized in an easy reference format which helps the reader specify the proper care for various horse breeds. Featuring hundreds of
The largest French speaking territory in the world, Quebec is also Canada’s biggest province. Populated by the Algonquin, Iroquoian, and Inuit tribes 10,000 years before the arrival of the first Euro
Guns of NRA National Sporting Arms Museum features the most common and popular sporting arms in America pictured side-by-side with some of the greatest firearm rarities, including:-Historic arms owned
This uplifting color-by-number book explores the theme of happiness in more than 60 detailed images. From tranquil sunsets and cuddly animals to spiritual images of people practicing yoga, scenes of
The style of haiku-short verse poetry with seventeen syllables structured in three lines-was developed and solidified in Japan 1603-1770. Traditionally read in a monotone voice, the evocative haiku il
Jane Austen revolutionized the literary romance, using it as a platform from which to address issues of gender politics and class consciousness among the British middle-class of the late eighteenth ce
Muscle cars are a quintessentially North American phenomenon, owing their outrageous existence to a very simple formula. Take a mid-sized American sedan and add the biggest V8 possible to squeeze unde
Darts is a global phenomenon with highly skilled new players emerging to challenge the traditional powerhouses.Step up to the board with The Darts Bible and get a solid grounding in everything you'll
Nancy Kissel served her investment banker husband a strawberry milkshake laced with drugs, then clubbed him to death with a statuette.Kimberly Hricko poisoned her husband and set fire to his corpse du
Ireland is a much photographed country, whose lush beauty has been the subject of many pictorial books. However, David Lyons' stunning photography provide a fresh and vibrant image of the Irish landsc
This book tells the story of the city’s ascent; its people, great moments, and architecture. From early maps to superb photography of its most famous buildings, this book includes images that represe
With its great flexibility, acrylic paint can mimic the appearance of oils, tempera, and watercolors in unique ways, each method pictured in a separate step-by-step demonstration. The author also exam
Che is the story of the man behind the famous photograph—a richly illustrated biography of the Marxist revolutionary, guerrilla leader, military theorist, and pop icon. Che Guevara was a Ma
Heavy Metal: Its Story in Pictures is a colorful guide to this complex but enormously popular subject, including a look at festivals, fans, and the heavy metal lifestyle. Over 350 photograph
The history of classical music is very much the history of western civilization; a reflection of the ages in which the individual composers lived and of the instruments that they could call upon.
