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This comprehensive compendium covers all aspects of self-defense knives, including their history, development, and technology, as well as practice, training, and combat techniques. Learn about the historical development of modern self-defense knives and their various technical systems, designs, and materials....
$45.00
This new book covers the little known combat operations of the German Ordnungspolizei (Order Police - regular uniformed police) during World War II. Discussed are unit formations, personalities, and operations including frontline combat, security duties in occupied countries, as well...
$39.95
Based on Fifth Air Force photographer John Stava's collection, and undiscovered until the mid-1990s, captured here is a broad scope of the war in the Southwest Pacific, from mundane and ordinary moments to white-knuckle combat rides. From shipping strikes, to...
$49.99
This is the comprehensive reference on rug hooking and braiding skills for all fiber artists, especially those looking for a comprehensive guide to combining the two arts into fascinating and creative projects. Filled with photographs and diagrams, the instruction in...
$59.99
Explore the rise and fall of pre-Code comics with 500 covers revealing America's cultural shifts, censorship, and controversy.From 1940 to 1955, American society and culture underwent dramatic changes, including the introduction of the Comics Code in October 1954, which heavily impacted...
$29.95
POW! ZAP! eeEEYOW! This is the exciting world of comic book hero toys. From TV to comics, we loved them all and wanted everything connected with them. The roll call includes banks, board games, dress-up costumes, cups, model kits, and...
$40.00
Metal toys decorated with comic characters like Betty Boop, Felix the Cat, Popeye, and Disney characters have been produced for over 70 years and continue to be collected and manufactured today. Among the most popular are those for the beach...
$79.95
This delightful book covers the history of character timepieces from the earliest clocks to the present day quartz wristwatches. With hundreds of beautiful color photographs it is a celebration of American imagination and artistry. In 1933, the Ingersoll-Waterbury Company produced...
$19.95
When the Ingersoll-Waterbury Company introduced the first Mickey Mouse™ comic character wristwatch in 1933, they inspired thousands of other comic character watches. Collectors are eager to find them because of their connection with pop culture. This book includes advertising and...
$59.95
A single volume detailing the SS officers that served in the largest and most infamous of Hitler’s concentration camps, Auschwitz-Birkenau. This volume begins with a brief history of this concentration camp and then details briefly the different departments that made...
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Commanding Fire is one officer's story of commanding a machine gun platoon on the battlefields of northern France in 1918. Included are firsthand company and battalion accounts making it the first published history of the 151st Machine Gun Battalion, 42nd...
$39.99
Just in time for America’s 2026 semiquincentennial, reveals the significance—especially for women—of commemorative quilt making through 250 years of US history. Quilts were not just lying on beds during America’s history; in fact, they were sewn specifically to celebrate all...
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More than 1,100 color photographs illustrate a history of Coca-Cola bottles. Commemorative Coca-Cola Bottles are a hot subject on the collectibles market. Most of the modern hobbleskirt commemorative Coca-Cola bottles have been produced since 1991, and the miniatures only since...
$79.95
A complete guide to the art and design of collectible perfume bottles. During the past one hundred years, thousands of trademarked fragrances have competed in the marketplace. Here are over 1000 examples, most of which have not appeared in previous...
$69.95
Comprehensive guide to collecting the past and present bottles used by perfumers. Beautiful color pictures of flacons made by R. Lalique, Baccarat, J. Viard, Brosse, A. Jollivet, Cristal Nancy, Wheaton, C. K. Benda, and Lucien Guillard. Figural, novelty dimestore, and...
$19.95
The application of make-up for women was made more convenient in the 1920s with the popularization of small container known as a "compact". Inside, pressed (compacted) face powder was housed with a cloth of feather "puff" applicator and a mirror...
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Cosmetics and tobacco are two of the 20th century's most fascinating fashion influences, for they inspired new accessories for the well-dressed woman. This book highlights the evolution of popular vanity cases by investigating materials from compact, cigarette case and lighter...
$39.99
After the invention of the magnetic compass and its first use in Italy for travel in the 16th century, a ship's course could be constantly monitored, leading to exploration and world trade. This intriguing guide explores a wide range of...
$24.95
Discover all you need to know about astrology in this comprehensive, classic guide! The Compendium of Astrology leads astrologers from initial theory to an in-depth knowledge of principles and calculations. Part I presents a thorough grounding in the principles and...
$75.00
Trace the evolution of automatic Morse code devices from the early 1800s to today through this informative text and over 1,100 photos. Beginning with an overview of telegraphy and early key history, fifteen sections explore the equipment used to send messages over long distances. Featured are code...
$17.95
Discover the art of meditation in this complete compendium which takes you from the basics to active and lesser known techniques. To meditate, you really don't have to learn to do anything. You simply have to be. In fact, the...
$19.95
Relax every part of your body and your life with a soothing series of explorations in awareness that activate your natural ability to release tension. Learn how to stay relaxed using the Relaxation Reflex, a simple instantaneous technique that reduces...
$35.00
Dabbling Ducks and Whistling Ducks covers our most-colorful group of waterfowl: ducks on the ponds, lakes, and rivers.[AuthorName]By Bruce Burk[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]94 color plates/481 b/w illustrations[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Volume I: Dabbling Ducks and Whistling Ducks[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]94 color plates/481 b/w illustrations[/ColorPattern]
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Dabbling Ducks and Whistling Ducks covers our most-colorful group of waterfowl: ducks on the ponds, lakes, and rivers.[AuthorName]By Bruce Burk[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]107 color plates/680 b/w illustrations[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Volume II: Diving Ducks[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]107 color plates/680 b/w illustrations[/ColorPattern]