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Seasoned photographer, ranger, and naturalist Michael P. Gadomski explores the charm of historic covered bridges in Pennsylvania with A Celebration of Pennsylvania's Covered Bridges. In our high-tech world, these structures forge a connection to our past, celebrating the craftsmanship of a bygone era. Key features include the following: Journey to the Past: Immerse yourself in an era where manua

With his iconic art and the groundbreaking content of his Bizarremagazine, John Willie is perhaps the person most responsible forintroducing fetish style to the mainstream. Illustrated with examples ofJohn´s work, this in-depth exploration shines the spotlight on the manbehind the drawings of buxom beauties and the photographs of expertlyexecuted erotic bondage, delving into • his early life

This is the definitive, fully illustrated account of the Beatles' concerts and controversies, and of how the United States dominated their lives in so many ways. Written by one of the acknowledged experts on the Fab Four, Liverpool´s own Spencer Leigh, this volume includes interviews with fellow musicians, promoters, and audience members, together with rare photographs and memorabilia. Early i

Between 1897 and 1945 the US Navy rose to lofty heights, with huge manpower, a lavish roster of ships, and a hard-earned reputation for professionalism and potency. By 1947, in the wake of the Second World War, the Navy, although still powerful, had been significantly scaled down; much of the senior leadership retired and the wartime edge gradually dulled. This period from 1897 to 1947 was witnes

A firsthand account of the development of Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya—the first design school for traditional artisans in India—and its evolution to present-day Somaiya Kala Vidya, with personal stories of its students, their work and the school's effect on their lives and India's cultural and economic development. Somaiya Kala Vidya was conceived as a place where textile artisans in the

Unveiling over 40 delightful garments, this book invites readers into a world of classic, timeless designs, perfect for infants and children up to 10 years old. Whether knitters are discovering the artistry of Klompelompe for the first time, or are already among their millions of fans worldwide, these meticulously designed pullovers, cardigans, pants, caps, and socks capture the charm of Nordic wi

In the world of horology, many trends are transient, but dress-stylewatches have always appealed to a broad demographic. Here are featurednumerous modern interpretations from this genre. Movie idols of the silver screen wore elegant timepieces, and these types of exquisite watches perfectly complement modernultra-fitted tailoring. Certainly, at formal events, this style oftimepiece is an absolute

While everyone can mentally visualize a stick or bundle of dynamite,very few have any real understanding of one of mankind's most importantindustrial implements. This comprehensive treatment of the deceivinglyfamiliar subject was created to resolve the mystery and dispel themyths. Finally, the history of the manufacture, sale, and use of highexplosives is brought to life with artifacts, advertis

Frank Luke was the first American airman to be awarded the Medal of Honor. He was the second-highest-scoring American fighter ace of the First World War, just behind Eddie Rickenbacker. Unlike the jovial Rickenbacker, Luke is an enigma. On the basis of his unmatched rate of aerial victories, including many heavily defended balloons, Luke was likely one of the bravest and most gifted fighter pilot

Learn the basics of embroidery and all the stitches and techniques you'll need. Then practice, explore, and experiment to master this ancient art and make it your own. Use this timeless and comprehensive guide to seek solutions to many of the most common embroidery issues. Learn how to get started and know what embroidery materials and threads to use, what stitches are best, and what patterns you

The art of blacksmithing and steel processing didn't reach Japan until more than 1,000 years after it was developed in the Western world. It is therefore all the more astonishing to see the high culture of forging that developed in the Land of the Rising Sun within a short period of time. This comprehensive reference book explains the traditional methods used by Japanese tool-, knife-, and swords

Collecting Laurel & Hardy combines more than 1,000 full-color photos of artifacts with film history, fun stories, and painstaking research tocreate a veritable encyclopedia of Laurel and Hardy memorabilia—from Stan's perpetual desk calendar and Ollie's Way Out Westpants, to rare lobby cardsand original scripts, to figurines and games. Featuring even trulyobscure items (such as Christmas orna

Our bestselling kids´ series, super-sized! Say hello to an adventure of learning and laughter with the newest addition to our bestselling KindKids series! This delightful activity book features over 100 brain-boosting puzzles, including crosswords, word searches, match games, and word scrambles. The puzzles are organized into relatable children´s themes such as school, holidays, hobbies, friends,

Major Charles Carpenter made headlines during the Second World War when he affixed six bazookas to his tiny Piper L-4 observation plane and began attacking German tanks. “Bazooka Charlie” and his plane “Rosie the Rocketer” were profiled in a variety of military and civilian publications, including the iconic Stars & Stripes. The major was a high school educator in the civilian world, teaching his

Following the success of The Art of Playful Lettering, say hello to author Dawn Nicole Warnaar´s first coloring book! Inside the book, readers will find 60 original coloring patterns featuring Dawn´s signature floral designs combined with charming hand-lettered sentiments. Each pattern is perforated for easy tear-out and comes complete with a coloring worksheet to help readers plan their palettes

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The extraordinary life of Cher can be told by only one person... Cher herself.

USA Today bestseller! From the authors of A Merry Little Meet Cute comes an opposites attract steamy holiday rom-com cowritten by #1 New York Times bestseller Julie Murphy and USA Today bestseller Sierra Simone—about an actress and a perpetually single former boy-band member reunited as costars on a spicy holiday film. Kallum Lieberman is the funny one&

A stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes’s award-winning and acclaimed The Year of Billy Miller. With themes of family, friendship, and resilience, this very funny school story focuses on Billy’s little sister, Sal, and her first day of school. For fans of Ramona, Ivy + Bean, and Dory Fantasmagory.  Sal has been looking forward to first grade for a

Gregory Maguire returns to the world of Wicked and the land of Oz to follow the story of Liir, the adolescent boy left hiding in the shadows of the castle when Dorothy did in the Witch.

New York Times Bestseller Gregory Maguire's stunning saga set in the world of Oz comes full circle in the unforgettable conclusion to the Wicked Years series which started with Wicked, the multimillion-copy bestseller and basis for the Tony Award-winning hit musical, soon to be a major motion picture starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.