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"Death Ride of the Panzers is a unique guide to the Nazi tanks, vehicles, and crews of World War II. It features never-before-seen photographs from the US National Archives and the author's personal collection, annotated artist renderings, and detailed explanations and historical context for each collection of images. Readers will also be able to trace the combat histories of these subjects through orders of battle, maps and organizational diagrams,...
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The Supermarine Southampton was the first flying boat to be designed for the RAF after the First World War. Produced between 1924 and 1934, it entered into RAF service in 1925 and became the second longest serving (behind the Short Sunderland) and one of the most successful of the inter-war flying boats.
In an unusual move for the times, the Air Ministry ordered six Southampton’s straight from the drawing board as the design had been based on the...
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Fold 40 different, cute paper animals in just a few easy steps!
This origami instruction booklet is the perfect way to introduce kids to the joys of paper folding. It includes step-by-step instructions for 40 different animal models.
Paper engineer Sam Ita has designed each of these adorable animals so they can be folded in 10 steps or less. The charming models include:
• Penelope the Panda: an easy yet cuddly 3-step model
• Bert the Bunny:...
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This first pictorial history of the LRDG "covers all aspects of [its] work and the vehicles and weapons they used in their devastating raids" (Beating Tsundoku).
The Long Range Desert Group has a strong claim to the first Special Forces unit in the British Army. This superb illustrated history follows the LRDG from its July 1940 formation as the Long Range Patrol in North Africa, tasked with intelligence gathering, mapping and reconnaissance deep...
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In the 1980s and early 1990s, Scotland was an excellent destination for the railway enthusiast.
The many locomotive hauled trains running through splendid scenery, together with the surviving railway infrastructure and mechanical signaling, provided many fine photographic opportunities.
Peter J. Green's first railway visit to Scotland was on board the Fair Maid railtour to Perth, behind Flying Scotsman in 1983. The following year, he again traveled...
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Sovereign of the Seas was the most spectacular, extravagant and controversial warship of the early seventeenth century. The ultimate royal prestige project, whose armament was increased by the King's decree to the unheard-of figure of 100 guns, the ship finally cost the equivalent of ten more conventional warships. A significant proportion of this total was spent on her gilded decoration, which gave the ship a unique combination of firepower and visual...
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The author of this guide spent four summers during the 1930s among the Navajos, from whom she learned the principles of weaving. This book conducts readers through the process, introducing the materials and methods of the Navajo style and commenting on history, patterns, symbolism, and other related matters. 97 illustrations.
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A fascinating introduction to a variety of Native American projects and history!
Learn everything there is to know about Indian crafts and lore. Julian Harris Salomon takes you on a breathtaking journey of Native American customs and traditions. Originally published in 1928, this book is filled with dozens of illustrations portraying Indian art that will help you learn about traditional creations and customs. See why camp directors and leaders of...
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"Good taste can be developed in anyone, just as surely as good manners are possible to anyone. And good taste is as necessary as good manners," declared Elsie de Wolfe, the "first lady" of American interior design. Although de Wolfe decorated the homes of wealthy, socially prominent clients, she always maintained that her vision of elegant but comfortable living is attainable to all. This timeless 1913 book, written in a friendly, conversational tone,...
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The charm, warmth, and beauty of a Swedish Christmas is captured in this remarkable collection of 300 colorful, fun, and historic postcards dating back to the 1800s. Each postcard reveals the magic behind Christmas and of Scandinavian tradition and folklore. Here, gnomish elves meet Santa and children play with angels. With traditional postcards from renowned artists such as Jenny Nystrom, Elsa Beeskow, and Aina Stenberg, accompanied by explanations...
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This beautifully presented Little Book is an excellent introduction to the world of craft beer including the major UK, US, and European microbreweries. It includes a fascinating history of the product, how it's made, how best to drink it and details of the world's finest craft beers.
The book includes a description of more than 100 of the very best craft beers in the world including details of the different varieties and what distinguishes them....
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Un guide pratique sur un phénomène qui prend de l'ampleur dans le monde du livre : l'auto-édition.
S'éditer soi-même? S’autoéditer? Facile!
Le petit guide de l'auto-édition vous livre les ficelles de la réussite. Faire éditer son manuscrit n'est pas aisé et connaître le succès n'est pas donné à tous les auteurs, le travail d'un auteur indépendant ne s'improvise pas, il est soumis à des règles et demande ambition, créativité,...
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"In 1838, a young woman was given a diary on her wedding day. Collecting snippets of fabric from a range of garments -- some her own, others donated by family and friends -- she carefully annotated each one, creating a unique record of their lives. Her name was Mrs. Anne Sykes. Nearly two hundred years later, the diary fell into the hands of Kate Strasdin, a fashion historian and museum curator. Using her expertise, Strasdin spent the next six years...
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