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The Kovels are the most trusted source for both the casual and expert collector. With 12,500 actual prices and 3,150 full-color photographs, the guide also features exceptionally well-organized, wide-ranging, and up-to-the-minute information, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781602393578Author Donald de CarleFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Sterling JuvenilePublisher Sterling JuvenileWeight(grams) 411gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781523091683Author David EhrlichmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Berrett-Koehler PublishersPublisher Berrett-Koehler Publishers

The unfading popularity of Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) attests not only to the particular appeal of his luxuriant painting but also to the universal themes with which he worked: love, feminine beauty, aging, and death. The son of a goldsmith, Klimt created...

As cryptic as they are compelling, the masterpieces of Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450-1516) remain some of the most enduring enigmas of the art world. Their intricate, allegorical, and often startling content has captivated not only art historians, but also...

Before Apple and Casio made watches, repair was a craft. Here an illustrated handbook, ideal for the beginner that acts as a watch and clock encyclopediaFirst published almost 75 years ago in London, D.W. Fletcher's guide is still an indispensable guide...

This fully illustrated study investigates the uniforms and equipment of the US regular troops and volunteers from the territories fighting for the Union during the American Civil War. During the American Civil War, the United States Army, pitted...

The beauty of nature and man's loneliness are dominant themes in the work of Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840). The artist often places a small human figure in a broad landscape, as in his famous paintings Monk by the Sea and The Wanderer above the Sea...

Harley-Davidson: words that evoke the open American road and the "Made in America" tradition like no others. The sweeping chopper handlebars, the distinctive throaty low-speed rumble of the engine and the unmistakable logo are recognized the world over...

Step inside 20 beautifully-designed homes and discover how to create the cosy and practical country vibe. This collection of classic and modern farmhouses inspires easy and comfortable living in every room. Just add rustic country charm to make your own...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781523093595Author April RinneFormat HardbackPage Count 216Imprint Berrett-Koehler PublishersPublisher Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781523093311Author R. DuttFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Berrett-Koehler PublishersPublisher Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781523092048Author Adam KahaneFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Berrett-Koehler PublishersPublisher Berrett-Koehler Publishers

The Ultimate Cigar Book is a classic on the subject, covering everything from how cigars are made, to storage, etiquette, and accessories.Richard Carleton Hacker's category bestselling is often credited with helping to create a new generation of cigar...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781523093830Author Kim CameronFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Berrett-Koehler PublishersPublisher Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679740391Author Henry PetroskiFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 266gDimensions(mm) 202mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781401324483Author Libby CallawayFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 420gDimensions(mm) 238mm * 156mm * 30mm

It covers the theory behind clock movement and design, including the particulars of escapements, pendulums, balance wheels, and even the sheet music for popular chimes. The American striking clock, the 400-day clock, and the alarm clock receive special...

One of the most intriguing cultural artifacts of our nation's past was made by young girls-the embroidery sampler. In Ohio Is My Dwelling Place, American decorative arts expert Sue Studebaker documents the samplers created in Ohio prior to 1850, the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards (Multicultural Nonfiction) 2022.Book InformationISBN 9781523000005Author Chandran NairFormat PaperbackPage Count...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781945551192Author Charles PhoenixFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Prospect Park BooksPublisher Prospect Park Books

Hollywood movie monsters are enduring pop culture standards. Kids and adults around the world recognize Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolf Man, and the Mummy. Although monsters are Aurora's most famous products, the company created model kits of all...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486421148Author Peter Henderson & CoFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Shirley Temple was the "number one box office star" in the world throughout the 1930s. The overwhelming success of her motion pictures made her a national obsession. What followed was a marketing campaign that made Hollywood history. Department stores...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781645589198Author Publications International LtdPage Count 192Imprint Publications International, Ltd.Publisher Publications International, Ltd...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780917298219Author Thomas MincklerFormat HardbackImprint Montana Historical Society PressPublisher Montana Historical Society PressWeight(grams) 3130g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780930100261Author Mary Jane WhiteFormat HardbackPage Count 93Imprint Holy Cow PressPublisher Holy Cow PressWeight(grams) 318g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780930100278Author John BrandiFormat PaperbackImprint Holy Cow PressPublisher Holy Cow PressWeight(grams) 159g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780930100254Author Mary Jane WhiteFormat PaperbackPage Count 93Imprint Holy Cow PressPublisher Holy Cow PressWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm) 226mm * 150mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781606391365Author Michael H FrancisFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Riverbend PublishingPublisher Riverbend PublishingWeight(grams) 229g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781400078523Author John GimletteFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 346g

"Select Meditations" is among the earliest works of the poet and mystic Thomas Traherne (1637-74). Written shortly after the Restoration of Charles II in 1660, the manuscript was not discovered until 1964 and first published by Carcanet in 1997...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781947161245Author Steve ReifFormat PaperbackPage Count 122Imprint Printers WorkshopPublisher Printers WorkshopWeight(grams) 399gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781523090259Author Minal BopaiahFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Berrett-Koehler PublishersPublisher Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Whet Your Appetites for A Fascinating History of American Food "Terrific food journalism. Page uncovers the untold backstories of American food. A great read." -George Stephanopoulos, Good Morning America, This Week and ABC News' Chief Anchor2021...

Stagecoach robbers evolved as a consequence of the discovery of gold or silver, or some other mineral treasure, and a town would "spring forth from the earth" overnight. Roads were soon built and stage lines began operating. A "pitching Betsy" would take...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781523093410Author Sarah MillerFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Berrett-Koehler PublishersPublisher Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635619058Author James K FoxFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Echo Point Books & MediaPublisher Echo Point Books & MediaWeight(grams) 463g

Rediscover every toy and prize you ever pulled out of a Cracker Jack box in this wonderful guide! Comprehensive in scope, toys from the late nineteenth century on up to the 1990s are recorded, representing a major contribution to the expanding Cracker...