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This comprehensive introduction to card tricks and sleight of hand will enthral the magician of all ages. A wide variety of tricks are described in layman's terms - this book contains a card trick for everyone. Extensively illustrated with explanatory diagrams. This book contains...

This vintage book contains a treatise on smallpox, an infectious disease that was declared eradicated by the World Health Organization in 1980. The disease was caused by one of two virus variants, variola major and variola minor. Those who survived often had severe scarring...

At a time when practically the total manpower of England was being mobilised for war this manual was of great value to instructors and students in the art of shooting at the enemy from a position where you could not be seen, with illustrations...

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 classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents include: Classic Mittens, Thumbless...

Originally published in 1919, Some British Ballads is a collection of verses and narratives illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Many of the songs are taken from Francis James Child's compilation; The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, which he collected during the second half of the...

Originally published in 1919, Some British Ballads is a collection of verses and narratives illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Many of the songs are taken from Francis James Child's compilation; The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, which he collected during the second half of the...

The Story of the great hero Siegfried are central to the Mediaeval German Literature here is a translation of this epic tale. Also included is a translation of the Grail Quests from Mediaeval literature. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to...

This detailed reference work was compiled from official sources. It records the glories of the British Army and Navy during the Boer war, listing regiment by regiment all honours and awards, mentions in despatches and officers' promotions. Originally published by the Army and Navy...

This detailed reference work was compiled from official sources. It records the glories of the British Army and Navy during the Boer war, listing regiment by regiment all honours and awards, mentions in despatches and officers' promotions. Originally published by the Army and Navy...

This vintage book contains a guide to a variety of racquet sports, including volley ball, hand polo, lawn hockey, badminton, and more. With detailed instructions, information on rules and tips for playing, this volume is perfect for those with an interest in garden and...

This luxurious blank sketchbook is designed for artists and enthusiasts who appreciate both aesthetics and quality. The cover features a detailed segment of Van Gogh's A Starry Night, capturing the swirling, vibrant night sky in rich colors. The internal pages are high- quality, unruled...

Illustrated with good clear line drawings this 1942 weapon guide tells the soldier how to use the Sten & Bren effectively against the enemy.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1474535380ISBN-13: 9781474535380Publisher: Naval & Military PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/04/2022Pages: 54Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.12lbsSize: 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.11d

The Sten Gun's role in the Second World War made it one of the most famous weapons of all time.Extremely simple to strip and assemble, it was manufactured by the thousands. As well as becoming a standard infantry weapon it was dropped in huge...

This is the fourth instalment of the "Ditchfield's Little Wonder Book" series, "Stocking the Garden Pond". It deals chiefly with adding, fostering, and maintaining aquatic life in a garden pond, with helpful advice and diagrams throughout. This handy volume will be of utility to...

Raised in South Australia and Tasmania in August 1914 and spent the entire war in the middle East (Gallipoli, Sinai, Palestine).Author: AnonISBN-10: 1845747704ISBN-13: 9781845747701Publisher: Naval & Military PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/11/2009Pages: 152Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.35d

Story of the 79th Armoured Division from October 1942 to June 1945 - Hamburg: BAOR. 1945. Hobart's "funnies" (DD tanks, Crabs, Crocodiles, Kangeroos, Arks, Buffaloes &c., Normandy to Germany.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1783310391ISBN-13: 9781783310395Publisher: Naval & Military PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/24/2013Pages: 402Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w...

Detailed record of the 41 V-1 flying bombs (Doodlebugs) that fell on Streatham over a two month period during the summer of 1944. Contains full details of each of these, describing their effect and how the Civil Defence services dealt with them and their...

This wartime booklet, issued by the Aldershot publishers Gale & Polden in 1941, aims to acquaint army officers with the tactics employed in street fighting which, as the author underlines, demands more qualities of leadership and gallantry than any other type of warfare, involving...

The Anon, ymous author of this account of the Mahratta and Pindarree Campaign probably wrote his book under the pen name 'Carnaticus' because of his trenchant and unsparing criticism of his superior officers and their conduct of the campaigns. He was actually an Irish...

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 classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1444620916ISBN-13: 9781444620917Publisher: Merz PressLanguage:...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to knitting traditional Scandinavian ski sweaters, with ten original knitting patterns and comprehensive instructions for making them. Perfect for those looking for new projects or original designs for Christmas jumpers, this timeless handbook will be of considerable...

This early work on Swing Dance Steps is a fascinating read for any dance enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with diagrams to complement step-by-step guides to a variety of dance steps. Contents Include: The Swing Break, La Bomba, Snake Hips, Shim Sham Shimmy, The Suzi-Q, The...

This early work on Swing Dance Steps is a fascinating read for any dance enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with diagrams to complement step-by-step guides to a variety of dance steps. Contents Include: The Swing Break, La Bomba, Snake Hips, Shim Sham Shimmy, The Suzi-Q, The...

This comprehensive introduction to table top magic tricks will enthral the magician of all ages. A wide variety of tricks are described in layman's terms - this book contains a card trick for everyone. Extensively illustrated with explanatory diagrams. This book contains classic material...

Tatting is a technique for handcrafting a particularly durable lace from a series of knots and loops. This fantastic volume contains a plethora of intricate and beautiful example of tatting, with simple, step-by-step instructions. 'Tatting' will appeal to modern readers with an interest in...

11th Armoured Division is widely recognised as one of the best British armoured divisions in the Second World War, earning its spurs in all of the most famous actions of the North West European campaign and commanded by the desert legend Pip Roberts. Originally...

11th Armoured Division is widely recognised as one of the best British armoured divisions in the Second World War, earning its spurs in all of the most famous actions of the North West European campaign and commanded by the desert legend Pip Roberts. Originally...

This early work on taxidermy is a fascinating read for the amateur or professional taxidermist and also contains much information that is still useful today. Contents Include: Tools, Materials, Step One - Skinning, Step Two - Preparing the Skin, Step Three - The Artificial...

This early work on taxidermy is a fascinating read for the amateur or professional taxidermist and also contains much information that is still useful today. Contents Include: Tools, Materials, Step One - Skinning, Step Two - Preparing the Skin, Step Three - The Artificial...

With this helpful guide, the amateur carpenter can learn to sketch and plan future projects. Including an introductory essay on making and restoring furniture.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1473319579ISBN-13: 9781473319578Publisher: White PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/11/2014Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.13d

As many people are puzzled as to what or which kind of French polish to use, the intention of this text is to provide a list of the outstanding French polishes, with their colour, their use, and composition. Complete with helpful photographs and handy...

This text contains a comprehensive guide to veneering, including information on tools, the processes of different veneers, and repairing faults. Complete with a plethora of photographs and all the information one could possibly want to know concerning the process of veneering, this text is...

The 1st Battalion of the Dorsetshire Regiment was in Belfast on the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914 and was rushed to France, landing at Le Havre as part of the BEF on 14th August. It took part in the war's opening...

From acid drops to zest via lozenges and toffee apples, the A-Z of Boiled Sweets covers everything you need to know about making sweets at home. This little book contains a wide selection of recipes, from the old-time traditional recipes as well as creative...

From art to zest, via honey and spatulas, the A-Z of Fudge covers everything you need to know about making fudge at home. This little book contains a wide selection of recipes, from the old-time traditional recipes as well as creative modern variations. It...

From art to zest, via honey and spatulas, the A-Z of Fudge covers everything you need to know about making fudge at home. This little book contains a wide selection of recipes, from the old-time traditional recipes as well as creative modern variations. It...

From almonds to zest, via honey and liqueur, the A-Z of Nougat covers everything you need to know about making nougat at home. This little book contains a wide selection of recipes, from the old-time traditional recipes as well as creative modern variations. It...

From almonds to zest, via honey and liqueur, the A-Z of Nougat covers everything you need to know about making nougat at home. This little book contains a wide selection of recipes, from the old-time traditional recipes as well as creative modern variations. It...

The Aeneid holds a place high in the canon of western literature alongside such works as The Iliad and The Odyssey. Written by the Roman playwright Virgil it is the tale of Aeneas a hero of the Trojan war and the mythical father of...

Wood finishing refers to the process of refining or protecting a wooden surface, especially in the production of furniture. This book contains instruction in fretwork, wood, carving, inlaying, mitering, and other wood processes, and is designed primarily with the amateur in mind. A comprehensive...

This antique volume contains the January, 1916 edition of the 'American Bee Journal'. This rare publication contains wealth of practical and interesting information that will be of much value to the discerning bee-keeper. Although old, much of the information contained herein is timeless, making...

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: AnonISBN-10: 144743174XISBN-13: 9781447431749Publisher: Read Country BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/04/2011Pages: 180Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.41d

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 classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: AnonISBN-10: 144604386XISBN-13: 9781446043868Publisher: Ellott PressLanguage:...

This 1910 publication of the 'American Standard of Perfection' contains 343 pages of detailed descriptions and illustrations of all the recognised varieties of fowls, as revised by the Association at its thirty-fourth annual meeting at Niagara Falls, 1909. Including information on their characteristics, habitat,...

The documents referred to under this title are not one single continuous work, but were written independently in various English monasteries. Taken as a whole these manuscripts form the oldest and most complete annals in any European vernacular tongue: only the Russian and the...

The Apocrypha, Translated out of the Greek and Latin Tongues. Being the Version Set Forth A.D. 1611 Compared with the most Ancient Authorities and Revised. Contents Include - I. Esdras - II. Esdras - Tobit - Judith - The rest of Esther - The...

The Apocrypha, Translated out of the Greek and Latin Tongues. Being the Version Set Forth A.D. 1611 Compared with the most Ancient Authorities and Revised. Contents Include - I. Esdras - II. Esdras - Tobit - Judith - The rest of Esther - The...

Formed in Southern India in August 1942 for the defence of the area in the event of a Japanese invasion, the 'Ace of Spades' Division had its baptism of fire in Arakan in February 1944. It served throughout the remainder of that campaign, the...

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 classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1447410165ISBN-13: 9781447410164Publisher: Law. PressLanguage:...

This book contains a comprehensive guide to operating the "Martha Washington" electric sewing machine. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs, this detailed handbook will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in using this type of sewing equipment. Contents include: "Creation...