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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...

A handy guide to the Parrots of New Zealand. With descriptions of the Kaka, the Kea and the Kakapo.Author: Charles BarrettPublisher: Holmes PressPublication Date: Jun 01, 2011Number of Pages: 20...

This unusual book provides handwritten tabs to 100 standards, a standard being a composition that is continually used in repertoires. An interesting read for the musician and music historian. This...

Contained within this vintage book is a complete guide to making jewellery. It provides the reader with a fantastic introduction to the art, with instructions for everything from preparing your...

Democracy came into the Western World to the tune of sweet, soft music. There was, at the start, no harsh bawling from below there was only a dulcet twittering from above. Democratic man thus began...

This book comprises a helpful pocket guide to the land birds common to New England. The outcome of the author's long experience in teaching college women to study the birds common to this area, this...

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...

"Profitable Hog Raising" contains a comprehensive guide to pig farming, with chapters on every aspect from breeding and housing to hygiene and making a profit. Written in simple, plain language and...

John Hollingshead (1827-1904) was an English journalist, writer and theatrical producer. Based on letters from the Morning Post, he published 'Ragged London in 1861' in the same year, capturing the...

This classic book is Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1877 novel, "That Lass O' Lowrie's". It is the story of a spirited heroine who was raised in grim, impoverished surroundings by a brutal, abusive father...

This book is a detailed guide to sailing around the Channel Islands, with authentic anecdotes, historical details, information on tidal streams, and much more. With a wealth of useful information for...

Originally published in 1872. The Complete, Poetic Works of OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES. PUBLISHERS' NOTE: THIS Edition of The Complete, Poetic Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes is the fourth in a series...

This early work by Arthur Edward Waite was originally published in 1886 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Doctrine and Literature of the Kabalah' is one of...

This is Holbrook Jackson's 1922 book, "The Eighteen Nineties". Within it Fin-de-Siecle, Decadence, and Dandyism are explained, explored, and experienced. Holbrook Jackson takes his readers on a tour...

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...

A wonderful guide to the history of Sligo, perfect for anybody interested in local history. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely...

This vintage book is a detailed guide to the pests of fruit and hops, with information on moths, aphides, spiders, mites, and other common pests. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable tips,...

A knowledge of veneering is invaluable to every woodworker, amateur or professional. It opens-up an entirely new field of accomplishment, because veneering makes it possible to construct finer...