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Mahjong

A Chinese Game and the Making of Modern American Culture

de Annelise Heinz ...

How has a game brought together Americans and defined separate ethnic communities? This book tells the first history of mahjong and its meaning in American culture. Click-click-click. The sound of mahjong tiles connects American expatriates in Shanghai, Jazz Age white Americans, urban Chinese Americans in the 1930s, incarcerated Japanese Americans in wartime, Jewish American suburban mothers, and ... Leer más

$25.69 USD

How has a game brought together Americans and defined separate ethnic communities? This book tells the first history of mahjong and its meaning in American culture. Click-click-click. The sound of mahjong tiles connects American expatriates in Shanghai, Jazz Age white Americans, urban Chinese Americans in the 1930s, incarcerated Japanese Americans in wartime, Jewish American suburban mothers, and
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Buying & Selling Antiques & Collectibl

For Fun & Profit

de Joan Bingham, Don Bingham ...

Written for both beginners and experienced collectors, this antiques guide provides descriptions of some of the more prized antiques and collectibles, and explains how to find them and how to resell them.How can you recognize depression glass? How do you find valuable antiques at garage sales? And how can you get into the antiques business yourself? Buying & Selling Antiques is the perfect ... Leer más

$11.59 USD

Written for both beginners and experienced collectors, this antiques guide provides descriptions of some of the more prized antiques and collectibles, and explains how to find them and how to resell them.How can you recognize depression glass? How do you find valuable antiques at garage sales? And how can you get into the antiques business yourself? Buying & Selling Antiques is the perfect
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The Illustrated Directory of North American Locomotives

The Story and Progression of Railroads from The Early Days to The Electric Powered Present

de Pepperbox Press ...

More than 250 classic American locomotives."Let the country but make the railroads, and the railroads will make the country." — Edward PeaseDuring the mid-1800s, American railroads became the lifeblood of new communities in the West and brought new ways of life and means of commerce to rural communities. Railroads became the shining thread that tied together the tapestry of American life into a ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

More than 250 classic American locomotives."Let the country but make the railroads, and the railroads will make the country." — Edward PeaseDuring the mid-1800s, American railroads became the lifeblood of new communities in the West and brought new ways of life and means of commerce to rural communities. Railroads became the shining thread that tied together the tapestry of American life into a
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Knives 2021, 41st Edition

Edición de Joe Kertzman ...

Series series World's Greatest Knife Book
Discover stunning custom knives!Throughout history, knives of untold numbers of styles, materials and designs have been carried as tools, weapons and adornments -- and each knife has a distinct attraction all its own. That allure has helped custom knifemaking evolve, and continue to grow and thrive today. The pages of Knives 2021, 41th Edition gives you the most elite crop of knives and makers ... Leer más

$16.59 USD

Discover stunning custom knives!Throughout history, knives of untold numbers of styles, materials and designs have been carried as tools, weapons and adornments -- and each knife has a distinct attraction all its own. That allure has helped custom knifemaking evolve, and continue to grow and thrive today. The pages of Knives 2021, 41th Edition gives you the most elite crop of knives and makers
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H. C. Fry No. 10 Brilliant Era Cut Glass Manufacturer Catalog

de Rob Smith, Val Smith ...

Hard to find Fry Catalog No. 10 catalog patterns, pictures, and prices are delivered in a searchable format that also provides shapes, sizes and sets. The catalog used relatively simple woodcut images. This eBook adds a comprehensive Fry cutting pattern index covering 21 sources, captioned photos of 67 surviving examples of Fry cut glass, and research results presenting publication dates for all ... Leer más

$3.00 USD

Hard to find Fry Catalog No. 10 catalog patterns, pictures, and prices are delivered in a searchable format that also provides shapes, sizes and sets. The catalog used relatively simple woodcut images. This eBook adds a comprehensive Fry cutting pattern index covering 21 sources, captioned photos of 67 surviving examples of Fry cut glass, and research results presenting publication dates for all
... Leer más
Antiques Roadshow

40 Years of Great Finds

de Paul Atterbury, Marc Allum ...

A collection of the timeless, the priceless and the unforgettable, this beautiful compendium accompanies the beloved BBC One TV series.Antiques Roadshow has graced our screens for forty years and has become one of the nation’s most beloved television programmes and a national institution. It has featured thousands of unique stories over the years, and introduced many incredible characters and ... Leer más

$8.49 USD

A collection of the timeless, the priceless and the unforgettable, this beautiful compendium accompanies the beloved BBC One TV series.Antiques Roadshow has graced our screens for forty years and has become one of the nation’s most beloved television programmes and a national institution. It has featured thousands of unique stories over the years, and introduced many incredible characters and
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Tinker Brilliant Cut Glass Distributor Catalog #1

de Rob Smith ...

Tinker was a Chicago-based firm specializing in the promotion and distribution of American Brilliant Era cut glass manufactured by smaller cutting houses that elected to "outsource" their marketing and sales. The firm claimed to be the "largest cut glass sales agency in the world."The Brilliant Era Tinker catalog reprinted, indexed and analyzed here was published during the first few years of the ... Leer más

$3.00 USD

Tinker was a Chicago-based firm specializing in the promotion and distribution of American Brilliant Era cut glass manufactured by smaller cutting houses that elected to "outsource" their marketing and sales. The firm claimed to be the "largest cut glass sales agency in the world."The Brilliant Era Tinker catalog reprinted, indexed and analyzed here was published during the first few years of the
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Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values

The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present

de Phillip Peterson, Andrew Johnson ...

The No. 1 gun price guide to the most popular firearms of all time!This updated 18th Edition of Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values will help you buy and sell in this active market with the utmost confidence. It is the only illustrated price guide for firearms produced from 1900 to the present, and the best insurance policy against paying too much or selling for too little.More than 25,000 prices ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

The No. 1 gun price guide to the most popular firearms of all time!This updated 18th Edition of Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values will help you buy and sell in this active market with the utmost confidence. It is the only illustrated price guide for firearms produced from 1900 to the present, and the best insurance policy against paying too much or selling for too little.More than 25,000 prices
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How To Draw Cartoons For Beginners

Your Step By Step Guide To Drawing Cartoons For Beginners

de HowExpert, Kim Cruea ...

If you are a beginner who wants to learn how to draw cartoons, then get "How To Draw Cartoons For Beginners" by a real life cartoon enthusiast and artist.Cartooning is an art form and for many it’s a source of pure entertainment. Whether you’ve enjoyed watching them or doodling on a notebook, at some point in your life you’ve been inspired by a cartoon.If you love cartoons, but have had a hard ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

If you are a beginner who wants to learn how to draw cartoons, then get "How To Draw Cartoons For Beginners" by a real life cartoon enthusiast and artist.Cartooning is an art form and for many it’s a source of pure entertainment. Whether you’ve enjoyed watching them or doodling on a notebook, at some point in your life you’ve been inspired by a cartoon.If you love cartoons, but have had a hard
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HowExpert Guide to 365+ Fountain Pen Tips

The Ultimate Handbook for Writing, Collecting, and Maintaining Fountain Pens – With 365+ Daily Tips for Year-Round Mastery

de HowExpert ...

If you love the elegance of fountain pens, enjoy collecting fine writing instruments, or want to ensure your pens perform at their best for years to come, HowExpert Guide to 365+ Fountain Pen Tips is your go-to resource. Whether you're selecting your first pen, expanding your collection, or fine-tuning your writing experience, this book provides 365+ daily tips to help you improve your technique, ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

If you love the elegance of fountain pens, enjoy collecting fine writing instruments, or want to ensure your pens perform at their best for years to come, HowExpert Guide to 365+ Fountain Pen Tips is your go-to resource. Whether you're selecting your first pen, expanding your collection, or fine-tuning your writing experience, this book provides 365+ daily tips to help you improve your technique,
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Scrapbooking

The Official Guide To Scrapbooking Supplies, Scrapbooking Ideas, Scrapbook Paper, Digital Scrapbooking

de Micaela Malone ...

The Best and Worst Ideas for scrapbooking supplies, scrapbooking ideas, scrapbook paper, digital scrapbooking and much more. ... Leer más

$4.97 USD

The Best and Worst Ideas for scrapbooking supplies, scrapbooking ideas, scrapbook paper, digital scrapbooking and much more.
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Cartridges of the World

Edición de W. Todd Woodard ...

The Comprehensive Guide to Metallic Cartridges Past and Present!If you’re a serious shooter and reloader, you’ll find the cartridges you love (and many you never dreamed of) in this newest edition of the most widely read cartridge reference book ever published. Here are the latest introductions in standard American sporting cartridges and hottest proprietary rounds, plus authoritative feature ... Leer más

$15.89 USD

The Comprehensive Guide to Metallic Cartridges Past and Present!If you’re a serious shooter and reloader, you’ll find the cartridges you love (and many you never dreamed of) in this newest edition of the most widely read cartridge reference book ever published. Here are the latest introductions in standard American sporting cartridges and hottest proprietary rounds, plus authoritative feature
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Fables in Ivory

Japanese Netsuke and Their Legends

de Adrienne Barbanson ...

In Fables in Ivory, delightful Japanese legends are accompanied With dozens of color photographs and extensive historical background.To introduce netsuke sculptures to a wider audience and, at the same time, to tell some of the legends that inspired their creators, Adrienne Barbanson presents here a collection of superb photographs accompanied by a narrative text designed to enhance the reader's ... Leer más

$14.39 USD

In Fables in Ivory, delightful Japanese legends are accompanied With dozens of color photographs and extensive historical background.To introduce netsuke sculptures to a wider audience and, at the same time, to tell some of the legends that inspired their creators, Adrienne Barbanson presents here a collection of superb photographs accompanied by a narrative text designed to enhance the reader's
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Old Fishing Lures & Tackle

Identification and Value Guide

de Carl F. Luckey ...

"The long-awaited 8th edition of Old Fishing Lures & Tackle -"the bible for lures collectors"- has been thoroughly updated, combining the time-honored research of the late Carl F. Luckey with essential updates from author Russell E. Lewis. It now features:• More than 2,000 photos include hundreds of new lures.• Among the 5,000 listings is fresh information on related categories like rods, reels, ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

"The long-awaited 8th edition of Old Fishing Lures & Tackle -"the bible for lures collectors"- has been thoroughly updated, combining the time-honored research of the late Carl F. Luckey with essential updates from author Russell E. Lewis. It now features:• More than 2,000 photos include hundreds of new lures.• Among the 5,000 listings is fresh information on related categories like rods, reels,
... Leer más
Euripide : Oeuvres complètes

de Euripide ...

Traducido por Nicolas Artaud ...

Nouvelle publication 2020 des éditions Arvensa : les Œuvres complètes d’Euripide.Une édition numérique originale en langue française contenant les 19 tragédies qui nous restent de ce grand dramaturge ainsi que des présentations et des analyses.Plus de 1600 notes enrichissent l’édition.Adaptation numérique et mise en français moderne sous la direction de : Magalie SchwartzergLes traductions de... ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

Nouvelle publication 2020 des éditions Arvensa : les Œuvres complètes d’Euripide.Une édition numérique originale en langue française contenant les 19 tragédies qui nous restent de ce grand dramaturge ainsi que des présentations et des analyses.Plus de 1600 notes enrichissent l’édition.Adaptation numérique et mise en français moderne sous la direction de : Magalie SchwartzergLes traductions de...
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A Beginner's Guide To Collecting Powder Compacts

de Caroline Y Preston ...

For lovers of these beautiful little feats of engineering ……….This is an inexpensive little guide intended for those starting to collect powder compacts. It gives general information on collecting and caring for compacts and features colour pictures, rarity indication and details of around 300 different powder compacts, carryalls and nécessaires from the early 1900's up to the present day. ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

For lovers of these beautiful little feats of engineering ……….This is an inexpensive little guide intended for those starting to collect powder compacts. It gives general information on collecting and caring for compacts and features colour pictures, rarity indication and details of around 300 different powder compacts, carryalls and nécessaires from the early 1900's up to the present day.
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Conserving, Preserving, and Restoring Your Heritage

A Professional's Advice

de Kennis Kim ...

Series Libro 1 - Genealogist's Reference Shelf
Artifacts, whether found in museums, our community, or our homes, offer glimpses into the past. Be they documents, photographs, books, or clothing, as custodians of our history, we’re faced with how to maintain these items. Professional conservator Kennis Kim tells us how. Topics discussed include: creating an accession list; the nature of conservation, restoration, and preservation; deciding on ... Leer más

$7.19 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Artifacts, whether found in museums, our community, or our homes, offer glimpses into the past. Be they documents, photographs, books, or clothing, as custodians of our history, we’re faced with how to maintain these items. Professional conservator Kennis Kim tells us how. Topics discussed include: creating an accession list; the nature of conservation, restoration, and preservation; deciding on
... Leer más
Standard Catalog of Military Firearms

The Collector’s Price & Reference Guide

de Philip Peterson ...

Series series Standard Catalog
Your No. 1 Guide for Military Firearms Values!From handguns, rifles and shotguns to Class III automatic firearms, STANDARD CATALOG OF MILITARY FIREARMS, 8th Edition, is the complete, illustrated military firearms pricing and identification guide to the world’s military firearms and their original accessories. This completely updated edition includes more than 2,000 models of firearms manufactured ... Leer más

$25.19 USD

Your No. 1 Guide for Military Firearms Values!From handguns, rifles and shotguns to Class III automatic firearms, STANDARD CATALOG OF MILITARY FIREARMS, 8th Edition, is the complete, illustrated military firearms pricing and identification guide to the world’s military firearms and their original accessories. This completely updated edition includes more than 2,000 models of firearms manufactured
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Antique Furniture

de Collins ...

Collins Gem Antique Furniture is a guide to take with you to auctions or car boot sales for it provides a visual guide to identifying the age and style of furniture, combined with advice on caring, buying, and selling antique furniture.This new Gem is produced in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback and the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design, this new Gem ... Leer más

$0.99 USD

Collins Gem Antique Furniture is a guide to take with you to auctions or car boot sales for it provides a visual guide to identifying the age and style of furniture, combined with advice on caring, buying, and selling antique furniture.This new Gem is produced in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback and the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design, this new Gem
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The Private Library

Enriched edition. What We Do Know, What We Don't Know, What We Ought to Know About Our Books

de Arthur Lee Humphreys, Dylan McAllister ...

In "The Private Library," Arthur Lee Humphreys masterfully explores the intimate realms of personal bibliophilism, weaving a narrative that delves into the significance of books as vessels of identity and memory. Crafted in a reflective and eloquent prose style, the work transcends mere cataloging of literary collections; it invites readers to ponder the philosophical implications of ownership and ... Leer más

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In "The Private Library," Arthur Lee Humphreys masterfully explores the intimate realms of personal bibliophilism, weaving a narrative that delves into the significance of books as vessels of identity and memory. Crafted in a reflective and eloquent prose style, the work transcends mere cataloging of literary collections; it invites readers to ponder the philosophical implications of ownership and
... Leer más
Chinese Dress

From the Qing Dynasty to the Present Day

de Valery Garrett ...

Featuring over 450 archival photographs and line drawings, Chinese Dress traces the evolution of Chinese clothing from court and formal costumes to the fashions of modern China.A comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book, Chinese Dress is the essential reference for costume historians, fashion designers and collectors, as well as lovers of beautiful clothes everywhere. Chapters include:Dress ... Leer más

$13.09 USD

Featuring over 450 archival photographs and line drawings, Chinese Dress traces the evolution of Chinese clothing from court and formal costumes to the fashions of modern China.A comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book, Chinese Dress is the essential reference for costume historians, fashion designers and collectors, as well as lovers of beautiful clothes everywhere. Chapters include:Dress
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Knives 2024, 44th Edition

The World's Greatest Knife Book

Edición de Joe Kertzman ...

Showcasing the Finest Blades from the World's Great Knifemakers!For more than four decades, the team at BLADE Magazine has published this annual celebration of custom knives and knifemaking. This year's 44th edition continues that tradition of showing off the best of the best. Whether you're a collector looking for your next acquisition, a maker looking for inspiration or someone who simply ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Showcasing the Finest Blades from the World's Great Knifemakers!For more than four decades, the team at BLADE Magazine has published this annual celebration of custom knives and knifemaking. This year's 44th edition continues that tradition of showing off the best of the best. Whether you're a collector looking for your next acquisition, a maker looking for inspiration or someone who simply
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How To Draw Shojo Manga

Your Step By Step Guide To Drawing Shojo Manga - Volume 1

de HowExpert, Christy Peraja ...

How to Draw Shojo Manga (Volume 1) by Christy Peraja is a step-by-step practical drawing course that will guide you in learning how to draw girl manga characters in a quick and easy way.This book has detailed step-by-step guidelines in drawing girl manga characters and a many helpful tips and tutorials.Become a better manga artist by getting this easy step-by-step tutorial and check out different ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

How to Draw Shojo Manga (Volume 1) by Christy Peraja is a step-by-step practical drawing course that will guide you in learning how to draw girl manga characters in a quick and easy way.This book has detailed step-by-step guidelines in drawing girl manga characters and a many helpful tips and tutorials.Become a better manga artist by getting this easy step-by-step tutorial and check out different
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Expansive Pairpoint Design Name Index

de Rob Smith ...

Presents an expansive new index of Pairpoint (and predecessor Mt. Washington) cut and engraved decorative designs of the Brilliant Era and beyond. Comprising over 5,500 entries in design name (or number) order, citations were accumulated and integrated from seven sources. The resulting index provides coverage of several hundred distnct designs, enabling quick access to printed as well as online ... Leer más

$3.00 USD

Presents an expansive new index of Pairpoint (and predecessor Mt. Washington) cut and engraved decorative designs of the Brilliant Era and beyond. Comprising over 5,500 entries in design name (or number) order, citations were accumulated and integrated from seven sources. The resulting index provides coverage of several hundred distnct designs, enabling quick access to printed as well as online
... Leer más

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