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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...

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...

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...

Somewhere on the frontier between thought and reality exists the Discworld, a parallel time and place which might sound and smell very much like our own, but which looks completely different... Collected together for the first time are seven full-cast BBC Radio dramatisations of...

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...

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...

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...

This vintage text contains a detailed guide to watch repair, with descriptions of the watch movement, parts of the watch, and common stoppages of wrist watches. The aim of this text is to describe as clearly as possible how the watch works and how...

Wood finishing refers to the application of any and all materials which enhance the appearance and protect the surface of any kind of wood. It includes bleaching, staining, and filling the wood, which are all preparatory to the application of varnish, lacquer, paint, or...

"The Autobiography of a Flea" is an erotic novel first published in 1887. Although originally published anonymously, subsequent research has revealed that it was written by a London lawyer by the name of Stanislas de Rhodes. Narrated by a flea, the story concerns a...

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: 1447411609ISBN-13: 9781447411604Publisher: McMaster PressLanguage:...

This early works is a fascinating and comprehensive look at blacksmithing with much of the information still useful and practical today. It was originally published by the Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas to meet the needs of craftsmen, technical schools and apprentices'...

This early works is a fascinating and comprehensive look at blacksmithing with much of the information still useful and practical today. It was originally published by the Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas to meet the needs of craftsmen, technical schools and apprentices'...

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: 1444673726ISBN-13: 9781444673722Publisher: Leffmann PressLanguage:...

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: 144652082XISBN-13: 9781446520826Publisher: Bente PressLanguage:...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide on the preserving of meat and vegetables. A comprehensive and timeless volume, this handbook is highly recommended for those with an interest in long-term food storage, and would make for a great addition to collections of culinary...

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: 1447446518ISBN-13: 9781447446514Publisher: Lowe PressLanguage:...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1445506688ISBN-13: 9781445506685Publisher:...

"The Boys' Guide to Cricket" is a simple and concise guide to the game of cricket aimed at children. This volume covers all the basics of the game, from the required equipment and how to hold the bat to running, bowling, and beyond. Written...

A book containing information on and recipes for the making of bread and tea cakes. With a wide variety of recipes, from basic 'Whole Wheat Bread', to more adventurous 'Cheese Rolls' or delicious a 'Danish Pastry', this book is a great addition to anyone's...

"The Building Trades Pocketbook" is an exhaustive reference guide for all things related to construction. It includes chapters covering a variety of aspects of building, including masonry, structural design, bricklaying, roofing, carpentry, joinery, plastering, painting, and more. This profusely-illustrated volume is ideal for tradespeople...

This antiquarian volume contains a complete manual for the butcher, being a comprehensive compendium of practical information on all aspects of the meat trade. Written in clear, concise language and full of all the information an existing or prospective butcher needs to know about...

Contained within this antique book is a complete guide to making sweets and candy, complete with step-by-step instructions, handy tips, and information on the required equipment. Easy-to-follow and concise, this is a text that would be of much use to the amateur confectioner and...

This volume contains a detailed guide to designing and constructing dog kennels. Complete with simple, step-by-step instructions, helpful information on design, information on materials and tools, and much more besides, this text constitutes a complete tutorial on kennel construction. It will be of much...

This volume contains a detailed treatise on plant nutrition, specifically concentrating on the scientific and chemical aspects. Complete with interesting, practicable information, detailed diagrams, and a wealth of scientific data and information, this text will be of much value to the student or discerning...

This book contains a lovely collection of poetry, classic nursery rhymes and songs for children. Easy to read and beautifully illustrated there is something to suit every child, and is perfect for a rainy day or bedtime reading.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1447454707ISBN-13: 9781447454700Publisher: Potter PressLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

This book contains a collection of crossword puzzles for children. Presented in a fun and easy-to-read way, this book is perfect for keeping a child amused on a rainy day. The puzzles are of varying difficulties, so this book would be a great gift...

This book contains a fantastic collection of puzzles for children. Including word, picture and crossword puzzles of varying difficulties, it makes a great gift for any child, providing them with hours of fun yet educational activities.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1447454685ISBN-13: 9781447454687Publisher: Pomona PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/22/2012Pages: 166Format:...

This book contains a fantastic collection of fun arts and crafts projects for children. There are a wide range of activities including 'Paper Animals', 'A Puppy Bookmark', 'Fun with Shell Macaroni' and 'Fun Things to Draw and Activities'. There is also a chapter on...