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This book contains a fantastic collection of diagrams for the making of children's toys. Designs include a fun 'Jack-In-the-Box' and a 'Play Sink', and with clear instructions and explantory diagrams, this book would make a great addition to the bookshelf of any handyman with a child to spoil.
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This vintage book contains a collection of old time recipes for making various types of beer, wine, whisky, and other spirits. With simple, clear directions and many handy tips, this is a volume that will appeal to those with an interest in making interesting delicious beverages, and one that would make for a worthy addition to any kitchen collection. Contents include: "Brandy", "Beer", "Cordial", "Gin", "Rectifying Raw Whiskey", "Rum", "Spirits",...
84) The Games of Lawn Hockey, Tether Ball, Golf-Croquet, Hand Tennis, Volley Ball, Hand Polo, Wicket…
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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 lawn games, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature.
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It is the year 2048. Because of advances in medicine, the old are living longer and longer, selfishly ruling the country while devouring vital resources. The American population is rendered chronically ill by environmental toxins and is gridlocked into a smoldering financial crisis. When the Young People Party unexpectedly wins the elections, the new President enacts sweeping changes, creating anguish and opportunities for all. Everyone 74 and older...
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This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of cardigans for men. Full of designs in different styles and sizes, there is something to suit every taste and occasion. Including a 'Fair Isle' and a 'Blazer' cardigan, this book provides some wonderful additions to a wardrobe, and ensures that any man can stay looking his best throughout the whole year. The patterns are of varying difficulties, and therefore...
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This is book III of D. N. McHardy's "Live Successfully!" series. Concentrating on the dealing with fear and worry, it explores why these feelings arise, what they mean, and how to deal with and use them in everyday life. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in vintage self-help books, and it would make for a charming addition to any collection. Contents include: "Knowledge and Courage Together are Invincible", "Understanding Fear and...
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This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on high-speed and carbon tool steels. "High-Speed and Carbon Tool Steels" is highly recommended for those with an interest in the state of the steel manufacturing industry in America at the beginning of the twentieth century. It also contains information that will be of utility to modern metal workers and would make for a valuable addition to collections of related literature.
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"Christ Returns: Reveals Startling Truth" was penned in 2001 by an anonymous woman who, after forty years of contact with Christ, received and documented the teaching of Christ in his own words. As you read the pages, which are broken down into a series of letters, you can actually feel the energy of its words radiating throughout your body. Never before has there been such an in-depth explanation of the processes of creation as well as the nature...
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"El Poema de Mio Cid", or "The Poem of the Cid", is the oldest preserved Spanish epic poem, thought to date to before the thirteenth century. The author of the poem is unknown, and there is some debate as to whether it can be attributed to one or many individuals. The story probably began as an oral tradition passed down by generation, recounting the exploits of an exiled soldier during the Spanish Reconquista who regained his honor in battle against...
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Co-founder Bill W. was keenly aware of the importance of personal stories, writing, "The story section of the Big Book … is our principal means of identifying with the reader outside of A.A., it is the written equivalent of hearing speakers at an A.A. meeting; it is our show window of the results."
Experience, Strength and Hope offers back to the A.A. Fellowship the candor, wisdom and wit of 56 members whose stories are no longer available in...
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Six-Gun Gorilla is one of the most fun and exciting comics in recent years. This book is a fusion of past and present. The plot of this book is fascinating and unusual: the action takes place in the 22nd century. People who want to die will be sent to the war zone, and their death will be transmitted on screens as a reality show. But this time everything happens differently.
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"Deuterocanonical Books of the Bible. Apocrypha" by Anonymous. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal...
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Les « Classiques Junior » est une collection destinée aux élèves du primaire, consacrée aux œuvres majeures de la littérature universelle. L'objectif principal de cette collection est d'ouvrir une fenêtre sur les livres d'hier, qui ont bercé l'apprentissage des belles lettres de générations entières à travers les siècles. Ces œuvres qui ont traversé le temps et les frontières, ont été et continuent d'être de grands succès, et...
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This vintage book contains some concise but useful facts about leather, boots, and shoes. Although old, much of the information contained within this volume is timeless and will be of considerable utility to modern readers. From the manufacturing of leather to things to consider when buying leather boots, this volume contains information that will benefit those with an interest in leather footwear.
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"The Saga of the Volsungs" is one of the truly great Icelandic sagas. Composed sometime in the twelfth or thirteenth century by an unknown author, it is the story of Sigurd the dragon-slayer. Filled with elements of Norse mythology and great human drama, The Saga of the Volsungs has greatly influenced the fantasy genre of literature. Presented in this volume is the translation of Eiríkr Magnússon and William Morris.