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In Western Europe the Golden Age of Islamic metalwork in Iran was (and is) generally considered to be the earlier period, and later metalwork was collected almost by accident and has been correspondingly little studied and poorly published, though in recent decades the imbalance...

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We Shall Never Pass This Way Again takes us on another journey into Oshkosh's historic past. Like his previous writings, Domer offers a diverse menu of historic treasures that will educate, inform and even surprise you. He invites you to join him as he...

The "Art Collector's Choice" Middle East Volume II is a publication created by the Contemporary Art Station and international gallery curators. A curated selection of the most investable artists around the globe.English & Arabic language.ICM Gestora Cultural, SLAuthor: Contemporary Art StationISBN-10: 8418287926ISBN-13: 9788418287923Publisher: Contemporary...

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Rembrandt is among the few outstanding artists of universal appeal. Yet he remains an elusive figure, too often the subject of romantic interpretation. Christopher White, author of a number of highly regarded books on Rembrandt, firmly bases his study on the most thorough and...

Author: Clifford GeertzISBN-10: 039309409XISBN-13: 9780393094091Publisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/1974Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d

"Still Searching for Pipe Dreams" is the second in a series following Rick Newcombe's first book, the best-selling "In Search of Pipe Dreams."Why would anyone still smoke a pipe in the 21st century when all forms of smoking are being banned around the world?...

Vladimir Kramnik is a giant of the chess world. He firmly secured his legendary status when he won the World Championship in 2000 by defeating the previously dominant Garry Kasparov - the only player ever to do so in a match. Kramnik held on...

A reference guide for owners and enthusiasts of the 1966 - 1985 FIAT and Pininfarina 124 Spider. Covers identification, evolution, controls and instruments, body and interior, carburetion, fuel injection, and all major mechanical systems. This third edition of Maintaining the Italian Roadster is a...

Foreword by A. C. Grayling. Are human beings flawed? Is murder an act of insanity or just plain thoughtlessness? Do we need a soul? From the fall of Icarus to the rise of Caesar, this practical resource draws upon history, philosophy and literature to...

This is a practical guide to identifying, buying and selling older Hawaiian shirts, primarily those made from the 1930's to the Mid 1960's. It includes color photos of 385 shirt manufacturer's labels, arranged alphabetically and chronologically. This book "dates" labels and makes the information...

Cannot afford to buy a $325,000 vintage Aston-Martin or a $45,000 vintage Rolex? How about a $270K 1963 mint condition Marvel The Avengers #1 comic? What if you could build a portfolio of these and many more unique collectibles and reap the rewards? Discover...

Step into the world of Super Collectors Whether you are a new collector or adding on to a valued collection, HowExpert Guide to Collectibles: 101+ Tips to Find, Buy, Sell, and Collect Collectibles, is a must-have book that will follow you through the stages...

The world's first compact cassette recorder (Pocket Recorder) PHILIPS EL 3300 was developed in the Belgian PHILIPS factory in Hasselt. Lou Ottens, was the team leader in Belgium. Involved in the team were J.J.M. Schoenmakers and Peter van der Sluis (the cassette PHILIPS EL...

(A4 FULL COLOUR BOOK) Macclesfield Silk Pictures recounts the history of Macclesfield's heritage silk industry and the stories that lie behind each woven or printed silk picture. These highly collectible scenes depict Cheshire landmarks, significant events, stately homes, local schools, characterful rural life and...

Oshkosh - Land of Lakeflies, Bubblers and Squeaky Cheese is a hometown author's perspective on Oshkosh's recent and historic past. Randy Domer provides an inside glimpse into the people, places and things that make his hometown of Oshkosh, Wisconsin special and unique. He leans...

"As an antidote to throwaway culture, non-sustainable products and fast fashion I take a look at over 50 vintage shops and antique markets across the capital." Michelle Mason, stylist and founder of Mason & Painter Vintage in London's Columbia Road takes inspiration from some...

Edited by Michael Hoyt, PhD and Moshe Talmon, PhD. Could a single therapy session be not only helpful but even sufficient for some people? Numerous clinical examples and the research evidence support a definite "Yes!" Drawing from multiple theoretical approaches and cultural contexts, this...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.Author: Harlod Donaldson EberleinISBN-10: 1447443616ISBN-13: 9781447443612Publisher: Lammers PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/18/2012Pages: 222Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.63lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.51d

I hope that this book will be the means by which countless people will derive the pleasure and satisfaction which comes from drinking wines that they have made in their own homes. Those who have failed, or have been disappointed with previous attempts, will...

The art Primers of the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Indus trial Art are designed to furnish, in a compact form, for the use of collectors, students and artisans, the most reliable information, based on the latest discoveries, relating to the various industrial arts....

A guide to pottery created by one of the great forgotten civilisations, the Harappa people of the Indus valley. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.Author: William Ewart GladstoneISBN-10: 1501071777ISBN-13: 9781501071775Publisher: Createspace...

One of H. Rider Haggard's most famous and powerful works, She is a classic that should be read by all.Author: H. Rider HaggardISBN-10: 1497303982ISBN-13: 9781497303980Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/10/2014Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d

UPDATED REVISED EDITION - Brown Mfg. Company has been making their iconic stationary wall mounted bottle opener since 1925. This guide provides a complete inventory, with photographs, of known embossed bottle openers made by Brown and provides a way to approximately date their production....

Author: Moshe IofisISBN-10: 1479727849ISBN-13: 9781479727841Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/12/2012Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.21d

This vintage book contains a catalogue of leather goods hand-made by Roycroft artists in the early twentieth century. Roycroft was a reformist community of craft workers and artists which formed part of the Arts and Crafts movement in the United States. This volume is...

After seven years of climbing into attics, domes, towers and steeples, Thomas Kaufmann emerges with a story of Alabama bells.This story encapsulates the history of the state itself. These bells - some dormant, others pealing still - were forged by the Reveres in Boston....

This volume is the first pictorial history of this remarkably preserved rural enclave in Gloucester County. Established in 1844, the municipality originally included present-day Harrison and South Harrison Townships and the western edge of Elk Township. Swedes, Finns, and Quakers began settling here in...

This book contains photos and descriptions of a collection of approximately ninety Chautauqua fish decoys, or minnows as they were sometimes called. Originally created for winter spear fishing on Chautauqua Lake, these fish decoys are old, rare, and fine examples of American folk art....

Ideal for researching what to pay for a collectable vintage Slot Machine or Allwin for personal use. Learn about buying amusement machines, how much to pay and how to service your machine. A perfect companion for all Slot Collectors.Author: Mark MonroeISBN-10: 1502791870ISBN-13: 9781502791870Publisher: Createspace...

Preserve Your Family PicturesHow To Save Photo Heirlooms for Future GenerationsAre you proud of the images and pictures you have of your family? That being the case, you really must read this book. Take care not to put these valuable photos at risk of...

Mirror Gazing is a book about reading and looking, about what people seek when they read, and about what stares back at them from the printed page. It is an archival project, based on a wealth of material collected daily by celebrated critic Warren...

The East India Marine Society Museum was one of the most influential collecting institutions in nineteenth-century America. From 1799 to 1867, when Salem, Massachusetts, was a premier American port and launching pad for international trade, the museum's collection developed at a nexus of global...

The Sargent Hand Plane Reference Guide for Collectors & Woodworkers is an in-depth study of Sargent hand planes from the earliest patented designs to the end of production, including brief descriptions of each plane in Sargent's extensive line. It's a collaborative effort between author...

The consensual world history was manufactured in Europe in XVI-XIX centuries on political agenda of powers of that period on the basis of erroneous clerical chronology elaborated by the Kabbalist Jesuits Joseph Justus Scaliger and perfected by the Jesuit Dionysius Petavius.By the middle of...

In his classic essay The Gift, Marcel Mauss argued that gifts can never be truly free; rather, they bring about an expectation of reciprocal exchange. For over one hundred years, his ideas on economy, social relations, and exchange have inspired new modes of thought,...

In this slim volume, anthropologist Paul Kockelman showcases, reworks, and extends some of the core resources anthropologists and like-minded scholars have developed for thinking about value. Rather than theorize value head on, he offers a careful interpretation of a Mayan text about an offering...

The New Papyrological Primer is a fully revised and expanded edition of David and Groningen's 1964 standard introduction to Greek papyrological texts. The current edition contains 81 Greek texts, arranged in a chronological order, which illustrate various aspects of life in Hellenistic, Roman and...

This is a great novel that culminates with the destruction of Pompeii. It was written after E. Lytton visit to Italy.Author: Edward Bulwer LyttonISBN-10: 8562022403ISBN-13: 9788562022401Publisher: Iap - Information Age Pub. Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2009Pages: 334Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.28lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.70d

After seven years of climbing into attics, domes, towers and steeples, Thomas Kaufmann emerges with a story of Alabama bells that encapsulates the history of the state itself. These bells--some dormant, others pealing still--were forged by the Reveres in Boston. They called Alabamians to...

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The study of personal endurance, love of mankind, and personal grace can be reflected in the study of historyWorld War II is important because as a major event it changed how people around the world lived. Women could come out the house and work...

Whatcha Got There? I have enjoyed finding arrowheads and other artifacts over the years. Yet, I always wondered if there was an effective way to identify the types of points which I found? Beyond guessing? After much reading, studying, contemplating and analyzing the information...

★Animals, vehicles, toys Dot Markers Activity Book ★Dot Markers Activity Book is the perfect start for kids to learn Animals, vehicles, toys effortlessly while having fun.BIG and perfectly fit the dot markers.About This Dot Markers Activity Book: - Great gift for Animals, vehicles, toys...

100 BEAUTIFUL ANIMAL DESIGNS.This adult coloring book has 100 beautiful animal designs including a huge variety of small and big creatures from a broad range of habitats including forests, oceans, deserts and grasslands. It provides hours of fun, calm, relaxation and stress relief through...

Follow the journey of a young man who surveys his simple surroundings and innocently asks one of the life's most pressing questions: Isn't there something more? Within his answer lies a familiar quest - the desire to follow one's passions. To build a life...

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