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The British Soldier in Europe 1939-45 מאת Peter Doyle World War II was one of the defining periods of British history, a six-year period that saw Britain and its Commonwealth stand united against the tyranny of the Axis powers.  With the nation initially ill-prepared to engage in war, the British Soldier suffered many trials and reverses of fortu...

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Making Mechanical Toys מאת Rodney Peppe Mechanical toys transcend categories of age with their universal appeal. Whether the mechanism is hidden or revealed, simple or complex, the cycle of movement allows you to simply turn a handle and see the magic work. Making Mechanical Toys explains how to make these wonderful and f...

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British Post-War Jungle Webbing (Europa Militaria) מאת Simon Howlett After World War Two the rapid advance of communism and associated political instability threatened Great Britain's interest in the Far East.  From 1948 until around 1967, troops were deployed throughout the Malaysian region.  To equip the British soldier and Commonwealth troops or jungle warf...

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Canon: A Celebration מאת Brian Long Its rise to dominance in the camera market and its innovations and new models have made Canon the choice of discerning photographers the world over.  This history of the company and its cameras from 1934 to present day contains everything the avid collector n...

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Sculpting the Human Figure מאת John W. Mills As inspiring as it is practical, this lavishly illustrated guide encourages students and collectors to understand the processes and techniques of figurative sculpting.Written by a distinguished sculptor, this beautifully illustrated guide to sculpting the human figure draws on pieces from...

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Classic Scooters: 1945-1970 מאת Mick Walker The motor scooter, so familiar a sight on the streets of cities throughout the world, can trace its ancestry back to the early years of the Twentieth century, but it really came into its own after the Second World War.  In Italy the Piaggio company launched the Vespa that quickly became a bywo...

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Portrait Drawing מאת John Freeman Portrait Drawing is a highly illustrated guide to drawing the human face, for all those learning to draw or wishing to improve their skills. John T. Freeman introduces a traditional method of teaching that uses a structured yet natural process of continuous revision base...

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Creating Outdoor Theatre: A Practical Guide מאת Nina Ayres Aimed at theater designers, drama students, and amateur dramatic groups, this guide walks readers through the basics of choosing the right venue, designing and making props, constructing the stage, seating, and even coping with bad weather. It also fully explains the design and produ...

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Greenhouse Gardening: Step by Step to Growing Success (Crowood Gardening Guides) מאת Jonathan Edwards Crowood Gardening Guides have become the indispensable handbooks for the keen gardener who wants his information clear, practical, and full of color. The greenhouse opens up a new dimension to gardening; making tropical conditions, a temperate room, or even an alpine house a possibility. T...

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Singing for Musicals: A Practical Guide מאת Millie Taylor Perfect for drama students, choir leaders, and aspiring singers, this insightful handbook provides insight into every aspect of performing in musical theater. Hints are provided for singers on developing vocal techniques, preparing songs for both audition and perf...

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Rare Poultry Breeds מאת David Scrivener Covering virtually every rare breed that is likely to be encountered by poultry fanciers, is a detailed reference guide to the rarest, most obscure, and, in a few cases, even extinct breeds of chickens and bantams that are often not mentioned in poultry books. One of the main reasons why fanc...

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Plants: Their Use, Management, Cultivation and Biology-A Comprehensive Guide מאת Bob Watson From soft plants to shrubs, ferns, and woody climbers, this expansive resource is an all-in-one guide to plants of all varieties. An introductory section addresses the identification, classification, and nomenclature of plants and provides a brief backgr...

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Mercedes-Benz: Cars of the 1990s (Crowood Autoclassics) מאת James Taylor As the 1990s began, competition from rivals was threatening the Mercedes-Benz marque's position at the top of the automotive tree.  Through a combination of audacious diversification and sometimes less-than-successful cost-cutting, Mercedes began a turnaround that would not achieve final succe...

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Cook Game מאת J. C. Jeremy Hobson Whether readers don't know what to do with game and are rather apprehensive about cooking it or are already game cooks who wish to expand that knowledge, this comprehensive book will be of enormous interest. With more than 1...

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Cacti and Succulents: An Illustrated Guide to the Plants and their Cultivation (Crowood Aviation S.) מאת Graham Charles An essential guide to cacti and other succulents, featuring 420 color photos and a wealth of information on the plants and their cultivation. Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this guide is both an instructive practical manual and a rich source of reference. More than 250 diff...

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Domestic Solar Energy: A Guide for the Home Owner מאת Gavin D. J. Harper For homeowners with an interest in green issues and energy efficiency, this guide considers the impact of global warming and the international energy crisis before explaining how to evaluate the energy performance of a house and make better use of natural lighti...

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Flying the Airbus A380 מאת Gib Vogel Since its first flight on 27 April 2005, the Airbus A380 has been the largest passenger airliner in the world.  Instantly recognizable with its full-length upper deck, it represents the pinnacle of modern airliner design. Flying the A380 gives a pilot's eye view of what it is like to fly this ...

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The Art of Letter Carving in Stone מאת Tom Perkins Written by an eminent practitioner and teacher, this book guides the novice through the basics of letter carving, drawn lettering, and making simple designs in stone. For the more experienced, it explains a new proportioning system for classical Roman capitals and demonstrates a useful app...

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Supermarine Seafire (Crowood Aviation Series) מאת Kev Darling Always overshadowed by its far more famous sibling the Spitfire, the Seafire was an aircraft adapted initially in haste to fill a large gap in the Fleet Air Arm's fighter inventory.  The first Seafires were developed from the early marks of Rolls-Royce Merlin-powered Spitfire, but although the...

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Designing and Printing Textiles מאת June Fish Designing and Printing Textiles offers an overview of the researching, designing, and textile-making process. Lavishly illustrated and accessibly written, it’s packed with invaluable information for textile students, designers, and craftworkers. This book follows the creative process of d...

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Aston Martin V8 (Crowood Autoclassics) (v. 8) מאת William Presland Development of Aston Martin's V8 engine began in 1963 as a replacement for the six cylinder engines which had powered every model of Aston Martin since the 1950 DB2.  In 1966 design work began on a new GT model and both car and engine were to be unleashed on the public in October 1967.  With ...

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Interior Design Drawing מאת Alan Hughes Interior design is a multidiscipline profession blending spatial, technical, and aesthetic knowledge, and one of the key skills needed to manage these elements is an ability to properly draw interior spaces. This insightful resource explores all aspects of interio...

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Helicopter Pilot's Manual: Mountain Flying and Advanced Techniques Volume 3 (Helicopter Pilots Manual Vol 3) מאת Norman Bailey This revised and expanded edition covers some of the more advanced piloting skills required to fly a helicopter over difficult terrain or in demanding circumstances. Mountains and hills present some of the most frequently encountered problems, as do adverse weather conditions, winter operations...

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The German Army Mountain Soldier of WWII מאת Wade Krawczyk The Mountain Troops of the German Army in World War II were an elite of a special kind.  Unlike the Panzer units, they did not field the mot modern equipment of their day.  Unlike the Waffen-SS, they were not hand-picked for their Nazi loyalty.  If anything, the respect attracted by their sp...

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Triumph 650cc and 750cc Twins: Bonneville, Tiger, Trophy and Thunderbird מאת Matthew Vale The unit-construction 650cc Triumph 'B' series twins were the top-of-the-range models in Triumph's range from their introduction in 1963 through to the introduction of the 750cc Trident in 1968.  The model range outlived the Trident, grew to 750cc in 1973 and eventually went out of production ...

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Practical Cheesemaking מאת Kathy Biss Practical Cheesemaking gives detailed advice on all aspects of the complex cheesemaking process for both the commercial cheesemaker in the dairy and the enthusiastic amateur in the kitchen. Topics covered include necessary equipment and ingredients; scientific processes explained; h...

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Detailing & Modifying Ready-to-Run Locomotives in 00 Gauge, Volume 1: British Diesel and Electric Locomotives, 1955-2008 מאת George Dent The 00 gauge ready-to-run market has changed dramatically over the past decade, with supreme levels of accuracy, detail, finish and mechanical performance now becoming the standard benchmark of all new models.  As the hobby continues to blossom, an increasing range of steam, diesel and electri...

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Performing Shakespeare (Theatre Studies) מאת John Hester All too often the works of William Shakespeare are treated with a reverence and awe bordering on fear; this book aims to take that fear away, leaving the performer to enjoy the luxury and richness of the images, the poetry of the language, the humo...

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Energy Efficiency in Old Houses מאת Martin Godfrey Cook Most people in the UK live in an old house built before the age of modern building regulations and energy-efficiency standards, and one in four UK residents lives in a house that is at least a century old. However, it is possible to upgrade existing housing stock and to live in th...