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Representations of historical eagle motifs from the 1700s to today from across the United States are presented by contemporary quilters. In engaging text and 117 crisp color photos, the story is told of the American bald eagle, as the symbol of the United States, through 28 quilted wall hangings. These capture the spirit and times…
An invaluable information source about cast iron holloware of the pre-Griswold and Wagner era for collectors, museum curators, reenactors, and hearth cooking aficionados. It is the first book to document cast iron pots, skillets, spiders, pans, kettles, teakettles, Dutch ovens, and mortars, plus several items in brass, from the seventeenth through nineteenth centuries, spanning the…
This book is a concise history of German stoneware, illustrated with 200 vivid photos, spanning from c.1300 to 1700 AD. German stoneware, high fired, nearly waterproof before light salt glazing, and extremely durable, has been described as “the most important and specific contribution that Germany made to the medieval European ceramic arts.” This book interprets…
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East Coast Atlantic Beaches features over 80 museum-quality photographs of lush and serene seascape scenes from world-renowned black-and-white photographer Michael Kahn. These warmly toned black-and-white seaside photographs range from Georgia to Maine, showcasing the beauty of the sand and the sea that speaks to so many of us.Michael grew up spending summer vacations on these…
Eastern Oregons ambiguous borders stretch from the Columbia River Gorge in the north to the Nevada border in the south, straddling Idaho to the east. Home to cattle ranchers, pronghorn, wild horses, and sagebrush, this high-desert territory is more of a lifestyle than a region. Over 20 fine-art photographers provide a look at its diverse…
The Eastern shore of Maryland is a peaceful and tranquil land unto itself, off the beaten and frenzied track of I-95 and the cities along it. From the top of the Chesapeake Bay to the Virginia border, Devereuxs photographs explore this region famous for its beauty, history, and culture, and its vast estuary wetlands that…
Everything you need to know to photograph and postprocess images of the night sky with standard DSLR and mirrorless camera equipment Easy Astrophotography will teach you everything you need to know about photographing: The moon Eclipses The Milky Way Star fields Star trails Comets Meteor showers A complete list of the equipment you will need…
Whether you live in a town house, a village colonial, a country barn, or a coastal saltbox, you can convert your old house into an ecologically sound new house. This design book provides inspiration for aesthetically pleasing and practical renovations that can change the environment one house at a time. Starting with a section on…
America is the land of the beautiful, but it is also a land of mystery and many haunted and bizarre places. With 150 images, addresses, and directions, go state-by-state to tour the macabre side of the United States. Journey to haunted old battleships, abandoned prisons, creepy lunatic asylums, the Amityville Horror House, the Winchester House,…
Join storyteller Thomas Freese as he travels across the United States collecting true tales from folks experiencing the world of the strange up close and personal. Gathered through personal interviews, amazing stories of angels, ghosts, and aliens reveal that so-called normal life is but a thin veneer of mundane activity. Outside bedroom doors or in…
Over 400 photographs document the creations of the Eisenberg design house from the 1920s through the 1950s In the realm of costume jewelry, few names evoke the elegance, craftsmanship, and historical richness of Eisenberg. Founded in the early 20th century andknown for its flashy style, large stones and bold design,Eisenberg jewelry has become synonymous with…
Hanging, wall and standing lamps for domestic, store and outdoor use, from the 1920s and 1930s are featured. Long descriptions from period catalogs have pattern numbers and dimensions. Classic and Art Deco styles are included.24 color photos & 786 b/w drawings24 color photos & 786 b/w drawings
The electrification of the watch led to massive upheaval in the watch industry as mechanical chronometers built by Old World masters developed into electromechanical devices mass produced in Asia. In nearly 600 images and in-depth text, this book retraces the often circuitous paths that led from the electromagnetic pendulum clock to the modern quartz wristwatch….
Over 1000 beautiful color photos display a wide spectrum of Elegant Glass patterns, colors, shapes, and etchings. The book’s listings are updated and over 100 patterns of elegant American glass are represented in this new 4th edition. Several patterns have additional listings. Each pattern includes a complete listing of all known pieces made. Detailed descriptions…
A comprehensive look at the history, elements of construction, and all the steps in furniture design from an expert in the industry. Elements of Furniture Design is a resource of information gathered from 30 years of working as a professional furniture designer. These elements of design are essential, and there is no other resource where…
A combination of 440 photos and advertisements, plus informative text, tell the story of the Elgin National Watch Company wristwatches that accompanied US Army troops into the trenches of Europe in World War I. While Elgin was known as a company that would allow buyers to pick and choose among features for their personal watches,…
How can a fairy’s blessing be such a curse? At her birth, Ella of Frell was given a foolish fairy’s giftthe “gift” of obedience. Ella must obey any order given to her, whether it’s hopping on one foot for a day or chopping off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not tamely accept her…
Overview You’ve found the sweetest baby shower or new baby gift book! In this adorable board book for newborns–great for both biological and adopted babies–baby elephant’s arrival is welcomed in celebratory rhyme. The sometimes sweet, sometimes silly story calls out many of the things the new baby will learn to do during the first year….
A photographic journey in Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island over the course of a yearas the seasons transitioned Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island are visited by over two million tourists every vacation season, but few know what the island and park are like during the rest of the year, the quiet…
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