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Vintage Woodworking Machinery: An Illustrated Guide to Four Manufacturers
by Dana M. BatoryHere, for the first time, is a guide to four of the major woodworking machinery manufacturers: Fay & Egan, Yates-American, Defiance, and Oliver. Leaders in their field throughout the world, their products were used in all walks of life from lumber mills to furniture factories, from schools to arsenals, from shipyards to bakeries. The author's extensive original research has provided us with a history of each manufacturer, as well as a description of the evolution of its product lines over the years. Accompanying these fascinating histories are numerous beautiful illustrations reflecting each company's range of products, along with specifications and descriptions, taken from the catalogs of the period. In addition, the book provides invaluable information to collectors and users on buying and restoring old machines. These chapters cover everything from establishing the age and value of an old machine to how to move a piece of heavy woodworking equipment. Special attention is paid to the issues involved in repairing specific kinds of machines. Not only will collectors and users of vintage woodworking machinery prize this book but, as well, those who are simply interested in industrial history and who don't want this marvelous technology to be lost.
Face of Courage (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Florian BergerProfiles of the 98 German soldiers--out of millions--who received both the Knight's Cross (for extreme bravery) and the Close-Combat Clasp in Gold (for at least 50 days of hand-to-hand fighting) during World War II.
Titanic: 40 Timeless Recipes for Every Occasion
by Veronica HinkeCelebrate the elegance and history of the classic film with food, cocktails, games, trivia, and more.Decades after its box office debut, James Cameron&’s legendary film Titanic continues to captivate audiences with its stunning visual-effects, sophisticated cinematography, and tragic love story. Titanic: The Official Cookbook helps readers recreate the opulence and elegance aboard the RMS Titanic. This collection features luxurious, Titanic-era recipes for appetizers, entrees, desserts, and cocktails, as well as sections on Traditional Edwardian Table Settings, Dos and Donts for Edwardian Entertaining, Parlor Games, and Titanic Trivia. 40 RECIPES: Features lavish and delicious recipes for appetizers, entrees, desserts, and cocktails that might have been served aboard the RMS Titanic. ELEGANT PARTY IDEAS: For entertaining, this collection includes guidance for throwing an Edwardian dinner party, and recipes for an upscale movie night that reflect the opulence and sophistication seen in the Titanic film. FILM STILLS THROUGHOUT: Fans of Titanic will love reminiscing over their favorite film, as stills of iconic scenes are featured throughout the book.
Lee's Real Plan at Gettysburg
by Troy D. HarmanFor almost 100 years, analysis of the Gettysburg Campaign has centered around an oversimplified view of Confederate general Robert E. Lee's goals for the battle. Lee's Real Plan at Gettysburg presents a provocative new theory regarding Lee's true tactical objectives during this pivotal battle of the American Civil War.
Duel to the Death (Ali Reynolds Series #13)
by J.A. JanceThe New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance returns with the thirteenth pulse-pounding thriller in the &“engaging and entertaining&” (Los Angeles Times) Ali Reynolds series.After taking down the man responsible for his best friend&’s death, Stuart Ramey believes the case is finally closed. That is, until Stu discovers he&’s been left with a multimillion dollar fortune in Bitcoin in a desperate attempt by Frigg, a rogue AI program created by the killer, to keep itself from being fully deactivated. To take Frigg down for good, Stu enlists the help of Ali Reynolds and the rest of his cyber security colleagues at High Noon Enterprises. But they are not the only ones who know about Frigg&’s existence. Graciella Miramar, an unassuming accountant to all appearances, is actually the right-hand woman to El Pescado, the leader of a dangerous drug cartel. She&’ll do anything to get her hands on that program. With Frigg&’s help, Graciella hopes to take over El Pescado&’s criminal underworld and become wealthy beyond her wildest dreams. But Stu—and El Pescado and his henchmen—may not be so easily defeated. As the &“grand master of the game&” (The Providence Journal), J.A. Jance crafts another electrifying thriller that shows that everything has its price.
Wolfpack Warriors (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Roger A. FreemanVividly recounts the combat history of the legendary U.S. 56th Fighter Group Focuses on the pilots, their friendships and rivalries, and their battles "Beware the Thunderbolt!" With that motto, the pilots of the U.S. Eighth Air Force's 56th Fighter Group--also known as Zemke's Wolfpack--took to the skies above Europe in their P-47 Thunderbolt fighters, escorting bombers into Germany, dogfighting with the Luftwaffe, and conducting ground-attack missions. The first group to receive the P-47, the 56th pioneered aerial tactics and compiled a staggering record: 665.5 aerial kills, 311 ground kills, thirty-nine fighter aces with five or more kills, two Distinguished Unit Citations, eighteen Distinguished Service Crosses, and twenty-eight Silver Stars.
Yoga and the Art of Mudras
by Teixeira NubiaA unique yoga guide that fuses traditional asana with mudra and storytelling from the bhakti yoga traditionYoga and the Art of Mudras is a guided journey into the alchemy of asana (yoga pose) and mudra (symbolic hand gesture). Brazilian-born yogini, dancer, and author Nubia Teixeira has been practicing and teaching traditional yoga and classical Indian Odissi dance for over twenty-six years. In this book, she fuses her passion for yoga and dance with her love for bhakti (devotion). In so doing, she has created a unique and contemporary yoga system that encompasses all three healing arts. Through beautiful photographs of each yoga pose, Nubia guides the reader in a meaningful union of hand gestures with asanas. Drawing, in particular, on expressions and hand gestures found in Indian dance, these newly developed poses will help transform a person&’s hatha yoga practice into an embodied devotional and artistic yogic experience. Nubia&’s yoga-mudra system combines expressions that are deeply rooted in the heart of traditional yoga, classical Indian Odissi dance, and inspirational bhakti yoga storytelling. Honoring the gifts of all three systems, Nubia Teixeira shares a didactic, beautiful, and truly original voyage into the heart of devotional yoga practice.
Quality Whitetails
Informative essays by professional deer biologists. Comprehensive descriptions of viable management programs. Precise methods of evaluating the effectiveness of quality deer management.
Outdoor Safety Handbook
by Buck TiltonEasy-to-use format: Each page covers one situation. Essential for hikers, hunters, anglers, birders, campers and all who spend time outdoors.
Guide to Effective Military Writing
by William A. McIntoshConcise, easy-to-use guide to efficient communication. What every military writer should know about the English language. Newly revised edition includes writing for the Internet.
Active Nymphing
by Rich OsthoffNew and specific presentation techniques beyond traditional dead drifting. Long-line nymphing, no-line nymphing, downstream strategies, micronymphing, nymphing lakes, and designing your own imitations. Instruction on hauling with weighted rigs, hammering, jabbing, tilting the rod plane, roll casting, elliptical casts, curve casts, downstream loading.
Transparency: Seeing Through to Our Expanded Human Capacity (Transformation Series)
by Penney PeirceFrom transformation and perception expert Penney Peirce, a &“timely and so necessary&” (Mike Dooley, New York Times bestselling author) guide to everyday enlightenment by focusing on the courage to be vulnerable, authentic, and your absolute best self.There is great power in being seen for all of who you are—and for being able to see through the superficial, often-messy top layer of reality to find core truth, beautiful souls, and our expanded capacity as human beings. The fourth book in Penney Peirce&’s award-winning Transformation series, with a poignant foreword by Jenny Blake, Transparency is a &“well-organized, thoughtful, and carefully developed system that can help anyone who wants to walk this path toward enlightenment&” (Nancy du Tertre, author of Psychic Intuition). We&’re used to living in physical bodies in an opaque world, and rarely see through to what&’s real. By dissolving any emotional and mental &“clutter&” that interferes with the soul&’s clarity, we can learn to relax and discover their best self. Peirce&’s vision for how life will change in a transparent reality gives all of us something to aim for.
Wilderness Survival
by Gregory J. DavenportCompletely updated with information on keeping yourself safe and healthy in the wilderness. A comprehensive, well-organized, and user-friendly guide to staying alive in the backcountry.
Record Tools: Reprint of Catalogue No.15 of 1938. With a Guide for Plane Collectors
by Leslie Harrison Roy ArnoldThis is a reprint of the complete 1938 Catalogue No 15 of Record Tools together with an introduction detailing the complete history of the company and its products from its founding by the Hampton Brothers in 1898 through the acquisition of the Preston List in the early 1930s to the present day Record Tools. The introduction by Leslie Harrison concentrates on the planes Record produced from 1931 onwards and includes the acquisition of planes formerly made by Edward Preston; and it contains details of all planes advertised and produced since 1938. This No 15 Catalogue was the most comprehensive and representative of the Record line of tools ever produced. The lists and catalogues since then have been largely updates. This volume is printed on high-quality gloss paper and includes illustrations of the tools and parts throughout the text. Appropriate patent documents are included. The catalogue is divided into six sections: Planes and Spoke Shaves; Hand & Breast Drills; Vices for Metal and Wood; Pipe Vices, Wrenches, & Cutters; Bolt Clippers, and Cramps. Leslie Harrison has been collecting and researching Record planes for years. He has a definitive collection of them and is acknowledged as an authority. He has had full cooperation in this study from Record Tools and the Hawley Collection Trust at Sheffield University. Hundreds of B&W images
Fly-Fishing Western Trout Streams
by Jim McLennanLearn to read and understand western water and what to expect in each season on different types of streams. How to select the best, most effective patterns for western trout. Includes a western hatch chart.
Best Fly-Fishing Trips Money Can Buy
by Pat FordFly fishers dream of catching record trout on a dry fly on Depuy Spring Creek or bonefish on the flats in the Florida Keys, and this book can help turn that dream into reality. Pat Ford and contributors Chico Fernández, Andy Mill, Billy Pate, Stu Apte, Rick Murphy, and Marty Arostigue share their secrets for planning a fly-fishing trip to remember. Includes some of the best destinations the world over: South Florida; Iliamna and Katmai, Alaska; the Amazon; Bermuda; Costa Rica and Guatemala; Bozeman and Lee's Ferry in the western United States; Argentina and Bolivia; Galapagos Islands; Africa's Lower Zambezi National Park. Covers fishing for saltwater and freshwater species, including bonefish, permit, tarpon, sailfish, salmon, and tigerfish, and tips for finding world-record and exotic fish.
Turning and Mechanical Manipulation: Materials, Their Choice, Preparation and Various Modes of Working Them
by Charles HoltzapffelThis is a complete reprint of Volume I, which was originally published in 1843. It covers in detail the full range of materials that can be used, why they are chosen, how they are prepared and worked: descriptions of the ornamental characteristics and stability of the various types of wood useful for joinery and turnery; the combining of woods; how to avoid shrinkage, warping and splitting. Bone, shell, ivory, horn, tortoise are described, with explanations of how they are prepared, cut, bent, joined, molded and inlayed. Also covered are the use of amber, slate, marble, semi-precious and precious stones; the manufacture of cast and malleable iron; forging iron and steel; hardening and tempering; metal alloys most often used; casting and founding; joining and rolling sheet metal; the various methods of soldering; and much more.
Diners of Pennsylvania
by Kevin Patrick Brian Butko Kyle R. Weaver Jacqueline BreuilRevised and updated edition of the best-selling first edition (978-0-8117-2878-2).
107 Days
by Kamala HarrisFor the first time, and with surprising and revealing insights, former Vice President Kamala Harris tells the story of one of the wildest and most consequential presidential campaigns in American history.Your Secret Service code name is Pioneer. You are the first woman in history to be elected vice president of the United States. On July 21, 2024, your running mate, Joe Biden, announces that he will not be seeking reelection. The presidential election will occur on November 5, 2024. You have 107 days. From the chaos of campaign strategy sessions to the intensity of debate prep under relentless scrutiny and the private moments that rarely make headlines, Kamala Harris offers an unfiltered look at the pressures, triumphs, and heartbreaks of a history-defining race. With behind-the-scenes details and a voice that is both intimate and urgent, this is more than a political memoir—it&’s a chronicle of resilience, leadership, and the high stakes of democracy in action. Written with candor, a unique perspective, and the pace of a page-turning novel, 107 Days takes you inside the race for the presidency as no one has ever done before.
Ghost, Thunderbolt, and Wizard (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Robert W. BlackNoted Ranger historian Robert W. Black turns his attention to a trio of the Confederacy's--and America's--most infamous raiders and cavalrymen: John Singleton Mosby, John Hunt Morgan, and Nathan Bedford Forrest. Combining speed, mobility, and boldness, these three soldiers struck critical blows against the Union during the Civil War, including Morgan's notorious 1863 raid that penetrated farther north than any other uniformed Confederate force. While not overlooking their flaws, Black believes these men revolutionized warfare and sees them as forerunners of the Rangers and Special Forces of the modern era.
Avenca
by Leslie TaylorWhile there may not be any perfect formula for people to lose weight, nature may have created one that comes very close to being perfect. Avenca is a plant that grows in forests throughout the world, and for centuries it has been safely used as an herbal remedy for numerous aliments. Recently, however, new research has shown that along with its healing benefits, it can also prevent fats, sugars, and starches from being absorbed during digestion—the very elements responsible for weight gain. Based on Dr. Taylor&’s research and testing, her new book provides a complete guide to understanding how avenca works and how it can be used to lose those unwanted pounds. And considering that over seventy million Americans are classified as obese, the timing could not have been better.Dr. Taylor begins by explaining what Avenca is and how, as a traditional herbal remedy, it has been used to treat dozens of health disorders—from respiratory issues to toothaches. She then goes on to look at the latest research on avenca&’s use as a weight loss supplement. Dr. Taylor first examines the factors behind its ability to block fats, sugars, and starches, but then she goes further. Using the most recent and groundbreaking studies on the gut&’s microbiome—the collection of good and bad bacteria in the gut—she explains why some of us are &“naturally&” fat and others &“naturally&” skinny. This is followed by a consumer&’s guide to buying and using avenca. Just as important, Dr. Taylor includes a chapter on the avenca weight loss plan. And while the focus of the book is certainly on shedding extra weight, the author also provides a chapter that looks at all the other health conditions avenca has been used to treat.With avenca, it&’s no longer about counting calories, since you can eat what you normally eat. It&’s about your body no longer absorbing fats, sugars, and starches. And interestingly enough, you are likely to feel fuller quicker. Yes, avenca will be a game changer, but as a consumer you will find that the information in this book will help you ask the right questions, become a savvy shopper, and most important, allow you to reach your ideal weight.
War Shots
by Charles Jones James L. JonesStory of how military photographers got their shots while storming beaches and assaulting pillboxes with combat troops.
The Terminal List: A Thriller (Terminal List #1)
by Jack CarrNow an original series starring Chris Pratt and the inspiration for the series The Terminal List: Dark Wolf now streaming on Prime Video. &“Take my word for it, James Reece is one rowdy motherf***er. Get ready!&”—Chris Pratt, all around great guy and star of the #1 Amazon Prime series The Terminal List A Navy SEAL has nothing left to live for and everything to kill for after he discovers that the American government is behind the deaths of his team in this ripped-from-the-headlines political thriller that is &“so powerful, so pulse-pounding, so well-written—rarely do you read a debut novel this damn good&” (Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author). Now an original series starring Chris Pratt on Prime Video.On his last combat deployment, Lieutenant Commander James Reece&’s entire team was killed in a catastrophic ambush. But when those dearest to him are murdered on the day of his homecoming, Reece discovers that this was not an act of war by a foreign enemy but a conspiracy that runs to the highest levels of government. Now, with no family and free from the military&’s command structure, Reece applies the lessons that he&’s learned in over a decade of constant warfare toward avenging the deaths of his family and teammates. With breathless pacing and relentless suspense, Reece ruthlessly targets his enemies in the upper echelons of power without regard for the laws of combat or the rule of law. &“Told with a deft hand and a keen eye for detail, The Terminal List…is explosive and riveting&” (Kevin Maurer, co-author of No East Day) and is perfect for fans of Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Stephen Hunter, and Nelson DeMille.
Horse Drawn Sleighs
The first edition of Horse Drawn Sleighs proved so helpful to those who wished to build sleighs, or those who were just interested in them and wished to study them in detail, that Susan Green has compiled a Second Edition. The second edition, like the first, is a book of specially selected articles from three of the outstanding carriage journals of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this edition, however, there are many more illustrations, and more working drawings for builders. There is a glossary of terms for sleighs and sleigh parts, and a new section with essays on early sleighs and sleighing. The book covers almost every imaginable type of sleigh: Albany (or swell-body), Portland cutters, speeding cutters, multi-passenger, box-body, traps and sporting sleighs, Canadian, rumble-seat, cabriolets, vis-a-vis, closed-body, and more. Not only are these various sleighs fully illustrated with detailed line drawings, but full descriptions are given covering dimensions, materials used, trim, and painting details. There are also sections that provide valuable information on sleigh construction, ironing, body design, painting, and trimming. Altogether, an invaluable resource.
Blood Stripes
by David DaneloThe dynamic story of the life and times of five Marine corporals and sergeants, men at the front lines of the war in IraqFirst extended account of the Marine experience fighting the Iraq insurgency from the grunt's perspectiveAuthor interviewed charismatic and controversial Marine Gen. James N. "Mad Dog" Mattis, a legendary Marine commander revered by the grunts and gives new details about the battle for FallujahA sometimes harrowing, often humorous, and occasionally tragic look at the Marine Corps from the inside out in its struggle with the insurgency in Iraq. Drawing from personal experience in the confusing, deadly conflict currently being fought in the streets and back alleys of Iraqi towns and villages, Danelo focuses on the young Marine leaders--corporals and sergeants--whose job it is to take even younger Marines into battle, close with and destroy an elusive enemy, and bring their boys back home again. Sadly, there are losses, but true to the Marine Corps spirit, they soldier on, earning their blood stripes the only way they know how--the hard way.