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On June 6, 1944, paratroopers of the legendary 101st Airborne Division jumped into Normandy with the mission of seizing exits of beaches at night before the amphibious invasion of France. They were the elite of the U.S. Army and were...

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The most common marks found on antique ceramics, 1600s to 1900s, hand-drawn and with identification and dates used. These are the marks that appear in today's market under ordinary conditions. Includes America before 1890, Austria, Belgium, Bohemia, China, England, France,...

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Simple to make, easy to paint, and guaranteed to light up your Christmas tree—this colorful book is filled with ornaments for beginners and pros alike. Using a limited amount of woodworking tools and equipment, each ornament is pictured in easy-to-use,...

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In the savage air combat over Guadalcanal and then the equally bloody air battles up Solomon chain, New Georgia and Bougainville, 13th Fighter Command took a back seat to Marine aviation in personnel, equipment, supply, operations, and publicity.[AuthorName]By William Wolf[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Dr....

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Once you finish carving your first gnome, the little guy will surely want you to carve some more elfin friends for him! It’s a good thing Al Streetman has included 15 different patterns for well-dressed elves and gnomes of all...

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British documentary filmmaker Asad Qureshi works in the world's most dangerous places. When he set off to film secret interviews with Taliban commanders, the award-winning filmmaker found himself on the wrong end of the camera lens, with a gun at...

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The most common marks that appear on antique American ceramics in today's markets are presented in alphabetical order. Pottery factories from the 1840s to 1930s and beyond are included. Each hand-drawn mark shown with the factory name, address and date...

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A reprint of the original 1886 catalog of bronzes from the House of Barbedienne is reproduced with original selling prices in French francs and dimensions plus the line drawings which depict many of these famous works. Barbedienne was one of...

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On April 17, 1906, San Francisco was a dense city bustling with people, and thriving businesses. On April 18, it was in ruins, the victim of a terrifying earthquake and dreadful fire. Over 170 vintage, photographs, some never published before...

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"The style you want--at the price you want to pay!" From 1930 to 1942, such advertising slogans drew cash-strapped Depression consumers to the Chase Brass & Copper Co.'s attractive array of lamps and lighting fixtures. Heralded as "brilliant in style...

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This newly revised book presents a factual discussion of the wide variety of colorful and popular plastics housewares made between 1945 and 1960. Wonderful advertisements that announced to the world what new designs were possible with this experimental material are...

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The invention of the Argand burner in 1784 propelled a virtual lighting revolution in the first half of the nineteenth century. This highly informative and outstandingly illustrated book showcases the variety of nineteenth century lamps through the use of color...

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Pandora would have had the best of times between these two covers. For those who just can't resist a peek under the lid, like the author, there's endless full-color satisfaction inside. An intrepid collector and antiques scholar and dealer, Burgess...

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Al Streetman takes devoted readers and beginning carvers alike back to the wonderful world of folk carving, which leaves less to “the rules” and more to the imagination! In older days, folk art was a way of transforming plain everyday...

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One of the most sought-after and respected carvers of wooden Santa figures shares 20 new and delightful patterns. Al Streetman takes the reader step-by-step through the carving of a “windblown Santa,” holding a lantern and grasping a walking stick as...

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Veteran carver and instructor Al Streetman cleaned up his shop and came up with yet another hot book, this one presenting a thin cast of characters carved from leftover wood scraps. Streetman takes novice and advanced carvers alike through a...

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Using your creativity and the vibrant medium of alcohol inks, create these 20 beautiful representational paintings. With a broad range of painting subjects including florals, animals, landscapes, and more, these projects demonstrate a variety of approaches to alcohol ink painting...

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Jewelry manufacture had its American beginnings in the late 18th century and grew, over the course of the next 200 years, to be a dominant force in the world market. Being of the highest quality, this jewelry and related accessories...

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Beautifully photographed and extensively documented, this book features over 650 color photos of children's playtime dishes from all over the world. These charming collectibles are organized by country of origin and date from the late eighteenth to the late twentieth...

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Inside this book - the first of its kind devoted solely to Nazi Germany - are quotations from 289 men and five women in the Third Reich. Also included are the "last words" for sixty-nine individuals facing execution for war...

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Take a chronological tour of bath and powder rooms and watch as they evolved from converted closets to luxury centers for leisure and relaxation. 20th Century Bathroom Design by Kohler is an invaluable reference to the best in bathroom design...