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  • HowExpert Guide to Fountain Pens

    101+ Lessons to Learn How to Find, Use, Clean, Maintain, and Love Fountain Pens from A to Z

    by HowExpert, Lauren Traye ...
    If you want to learn everything about fountain pens, then check out "HowExpert Guide to Fountain Pens." You will learn how to find, use, clean, maintain, and love fountain pens from A to Z!Fountain pens are not ancient relics, and they're not pens made of feathers that you dip into an ink vial. That would be a quill. They are part of a bustling and modern industry backed by users, collectors, and ... Read more

    $78.23 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Antique Marks

    by Anna Selby, The Diagram Group ...
    Series series Collins Gem
    This pocket-sized guide to identifying and interpreting metal and ceramic marks has been improved with the addition of the most recent hallmarks, along with details of the new hallmarking system.Do you attend car boot sales or browse in antique shops in search of bargains? Have you ever wished you knew more about grandma’s silver spoon? Do you envy the experts’ ability to identify and date old ... Read more

    $36.58 HKD

  • Clans and Tartans

    Traditional Scottish tartans

    by Scottish Tartans Authority ...
    Series series Collins Little Books
    The perfect introduction to Scottish tartans. Produced in association with the Scottish Tartans Authority, this Little Book focuses on the history of the world famous Scottish tartan. Optimised for colour tablets. The images in this ebook are not suitable for viewing on black and white e-ink devices.Contents include:• Over 100 clans presented with their tartan, crest, motto and Gaelic clan name.• ... Read more

    $49.69 HKD

  • 生物之書

    The Biology Book: From the Origin of Life to Epigenetics, 250 Milestones in the History of Biology

    by 麥可‧傑拉德, Michael C. Gerald, 葛羅莉亞‧傑拉德, Gloria E. Gerald ...
    Translated by 陸維濃 ...
    Series series 科學人文
    史上最強系列第6集《生物之書》從生命起源到表觀遺傳學250則趣味故事＋詳解歷史＋精采圖片從閱讀中學習生物知識的百科圖文並茂的豐富百科．博古通今的中外歷史趣味橫生的常識故事．條理分明的資料寶典【本書特色】‧豐富條目：250則生物學史上重大里程碑一次收錄。‧編年百科：條目依年代排序，清楚掌握生物發展演變；相關條目隨頁交叉索引，知識脈絡立體化。‧濃縮文字：每篇約700字，快速閱讀、吸收重要生物學觀念和大師理論。‧精美插圖：每項條目均搭配精美全彩圖片，幫助記憶，刺激想像力。‧理想收藏：全彩印刷、圖片精緻、收藏度高，是科普愛好者必備最理想的生物學百科。_________________________________________... ... Read more

    $100.65 HKD

  • The Romance of Book-Collecting

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Art and Passion of Collecting Literary Treasures

    by J. Herbert Slater, Troy Kirk ...
    In "The Romance of Book-Collecting," J. Herbert Slater weaves a captivating narrative that delves into the intricate art and allure of collecting books. This literary work blends anecdotal storytelling with a meticulous examination of bibliophilia, offering insights into the motivations and passions that drive individuals to surround themselves with literary treasures. Slater's engaging prose is ... Read more

    Was $18.00 HKD Now $8.00 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 醫學之書

    The Medical Book: From Witch Doctors to Robot Surgeons, 250 Milestones in the History of Medicine

    by 柯利弗德．皮寇弗, Clifford A. Pickover ...
    Translated by 鄧子衿 ...
    Series series 科學人文
    繼《數學之書》、《物理之書》之後，「史上最強系列」再推出人類醫學史的重大事件類百科！科普界全能鬼才皮寇弗全新力作250則趣味故事＋詳解醫學歷史＋精采圖片從閱讀中學習的醫學百科一本圖文並茂的醫學百科．一本博古通今的醫學歷史一本趣味橫生的醫學故事．一本條理分明的醫學資料庫關於醫學世界裡最重要、最有趣的故事盡在其中◎專業審訂．導讀劉士永（中央研究院臺史所研究員兼任副所長）◎專業推薦江漢聲（私立天主教輔仁大學校長）陳建仁（中央研究院副院長╱院士）黃達夫（和信治療中心醫院院長）依我個人的看法，生物有其極限，組織與細胞各有其功能，但醫... ... Read more

    $100.65 HKD

  • 太空之書

    The Space Book: From the Beginning to the End of Time, 250 Milestones in the History of Space & Astronomy

    by 金貝爾, Jim Bell ...
    Translated by 曾耀寰 ...
    Series series 科學人文
    史上最強百科系列繼《數學之書》、《物理之書》、《醫學之書》後最新力作《太空之書》趣味故事＋詳解天文太空歷史＋精采圖片從閱讀中了解天文、體會太空天文學和太空探索的悠長歷史，充斥著足以回答我們最大且最深層疑惑的慾望。我們很幸運生在人類歷史中的此一文明和時刻，可以主動尋求這些問題的解答，並嘗試追求探索過程中所需的技術。──金貝爾我們的月球從何而來?在其他恆星周圍是否有類地行星存在?什麼是光害?在這本圖文並茂的好書中，提出了一些發人省思的問題，讓我們一起加入行星學會會長金貝爾的行列，和他一同探索250件最有趣的宇宙現象和天文成就。除了有令人訝異困惑的事件，例如巨石陣的史... ... Read more

    $100.65 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Vintage Rolex

    The largest collection in the world

    by David Silver of The Vintage Watch Company ...
    For more than a century, Rolex has stood apart as the most legendary brand of watch in the world. A Rolex conveys many things: a luxury timepiece, a tool of power for movers and shakers and the symbol of passage into adulthood.New labels pop up, styles come and go, but the brand at the top never changes. Ever the record setter—the Daytona that had belonged to Paul Newman was auctioned by Phillips ... Read more

    $344.79 HKD

  • The Vintage Rolex Field Manual

    An Essential Collectors Reference Guide

    by Colin A White ...
    Series Book 1 - Chevalier
    How to Find, Price & Buy A Vintage Rolex WatchFinding a vintage Rolex is easy. Finding one that's worth its price... that's the challenge.Fakes are getting harder to spot, and a poor restoration could end up costing you more than its price in repairs. That's a painful mistake you could avoid with the right information.Written by a seasoned collector, this guide will teach you the complex nuances ... Read more

    $211.49 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • iOS 14 User Guide

    The New Features’ Guide with Simplified Tips & Tricks to Master Your iPhone with Apple iOS 14 For Beginners, Seniors, And Pros

    by Gary Bentford, Kerry Linsfield ...
    The Features of the latest iOS 14 software Just Got Easier for iPhone Users! Discover the Tips and Tricks NowThe iOS 14 is a renowned operating system and of course, it is presently in its fourteenth stage of evolution. Apple iOS 14 is an improvement with several changes to iOS 13. You would find it so much appealing and interesting to use as a result of the widgets, new home screen design, car ... Read more

    $31.22 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 101 More Items To Sell On Ebay

    101 Items To Sell On Ebay, #2

    by Ann Eckhart ...
    Series Book 2 - 101 Items To Sell On Ebay
    In this sequel to her highly successful first book 101 Items To Sell On Ebay: How To Make Money Selling Garage Sale & Thrift Store Finds, author and Ebay Power Seller Ann Eckhart shares an additional 101 things you can find secondhand to resell on Ebay! From clothing and collectibles to electronics and housewares, no matter where you live, you will be able to find numerous products in this book to ... Read more

    $77.99 HKD

  • Academic Writing for Research for Beginners

    Learn to Structure, Cite, and Present Your Research Findings Clearly and Concisely

    by Felix Ashcroft ...
    Series series For Beginners
    This accessible guide is designed for beginners looking to develop their academic writing skills for research projects. Whether you're just starting your research journey or need to improve your writing techniques, this book will help you understand how to organize your ideas, cite sources properly, and present your findings in a clear, professional manner. Inside, you'll find practical advice, ... Read more

    $74.39 HKD

  • Antiques Roadshow

    40 Years of Great Finds

    by Paul Atterbury, Marc Allum ...
    A collection of the timeless, the priceless and the unforgettable, this beautiful compendium accompanies the beloved BBC One TV series.Antiques Roadshow has graced our screens for forty years and has become one of the nation’s most beloved television programmes and a national institution. It has featured thousands of unique stories over the years, and introduced many incredible characters and ... Read more

    $129.49 HKD

  • Secrets of the Barn Find Hunter

    The Art of Finding Lost Collector Cars

    by Tom Cotter ...
    Join “The Barn Find Hunter” Tom Cotter for a thrilling, illustrated behind-the-scenes look at how he deploys his well-honed auto-archaeology skills to ferret out amazing collector car stashes.Since 2016, author Tom Cotter has been The Barn Find Hunter for an ongoing series sponsored by Hagerty Classic Insurance and found on their popular YouTube channel. Since that time, Cotter and crew have ... Read more

    $169.19 HKD

  • My Bengal, My Heritage

    by Tapan Chatterjee ...
    Whether you are a Non-Resident Bengali pining for your hometown, a true-blue Bengali from the heart of Kolkata or a youngster who has no idea what Bengal is about – this book is for you. Discover how Kolkata became India's first capital, the nuances that make Bengal the vibrant land it is, its Puja, addas, food and customs that have been passed on from generations to generations. Join the author ... Read more

    $70.99 HKD

  • Otafuku

    Joy of Japan

    by Amy Katoh ...
    With dozens of color photographs and fun, informative text, this guide to Japanese otafuku is a delight for collectors or Japanese culture enthusiasts.Anywhere you go in Japan you are likely to encounter the plump, smiling image of Otafuku. Author Amy Sylvester Katoh traces the roots and folk beginnings of this mythic figure, showing Otafuku's many delightful identities, and providing a magical ... Read more

    $49.29 HKD

  • Standard Catalog of Military Firearms

    by Phillip Peterson ...
    The No. 1 Guide to Military Gun Values & Identification!Now in its 10th edition, the Standard Catalog of Military Firearms is the undisputed best source available for pricing and identification of military handguns, rifles and shotguns, as well as Class III automatic firearms and accessories such as bayonets, clips, magazines and holsters.Author Phillip Peterson, a renowned expert in military ... Read more

    $135.29 HKD

  • Der Münzsammelleitfaden für Anfänger

    Die faszinierende Welt der Münzen mit Geheimnissen und Techniken zum Starten Ihrer Münzsammlung

    by Guillermo L. Bosley ...
    Translated by Yvonne S. Brandt ...
    Entdecken Sie den grundlegenden Münzleitfaden für Anfänger!Dieser Leitfaden bietet einen detaillierten Überblick über das Münzsammeln als Hobby.Sind Sie bereit? Geschichte und Kultur erwarten Sie!Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach einem abenteuerlichen und angenehmen Zeitvertreib sind, ist das Münzsammeln genau das Richtige für Sie. Aber wie fängt man an? Angesichts der Vielfalt an Münzen aus den ... Read more

    $54.74 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Wares of the Ming Dynasty

    by R. L. Hobson ...
    This book explains and illustrates as many varieties of Ming ceramics as possible. The text is based primarily on information obtained from Chinese sources and the occasional notes made by Europeans who visited China in Ming times. To these, Mr. Hobson has added his own penetrating deductions, made after careful study of well-authenticated specimens and of observation by earlier scholars. His ... Read more

    $61.29 HKD

  • Malaysian Batik

    Reinventing a Tradition

    by Noor Azlina Yunus ...
    Malaysian Batik: Reinventing a Tradition, traces the history of batik, the materials, methods and motifs of the block-stamped and hand drawn methods, and the ways in which Malaysian batik has been transformed into a craft with international appeal.Batik is more than wax and dye applied to a length of cloth. It is an art form practiced by people around Asia. With its its bolder, abstract designs ... Read more

    $90.39 HKD

  • Stamp Collecting as a Pastime (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Classic Philatelic Handbook on Stamp Albums, Rare Postage Stamps, and the History of Collecting

    by Edward J. Nankivell, Gemma Yateswell ...
    Stamp Collecting as a Pastime is a lucid early twentieth-century defense of philately as both recreation and intellectual discipline. Nankivell presents the stamp album not as a mere cabinet of curiosities, but as a miniature archive of empire, commerce, geography, design, and political history. Written in an accessible yet cultivated prose style, the book belongs to the period when collecting ... Read more

    $18.00 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins 2013, 51st Edition

    by Thomas E. Hudgeons Jr. ...
    Forover fifty years, The Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins 2013 has been the bestselling sourcebook for collectors. Reflecting the current skyrocketing prices of gold and silver, this guide has all the information you need to become a knowledgeable coin collector.Features include:•Over 18,000 prices•Values for every U.S. coin ever minted•An updated market review that traces ... Read more

    $71.69 HKD

  • Miller's Field Guide: Glass

    by Judith Miller ...
    Series series Miller's Field Guides
    Miller's Field Guides are an invaluable resource for collectors when out buying items at antiques shops, auctions or car boot fairs. They provide a fast and accurate way to recognize, identify and date antiques. In each book a simple question-and-answer checklist is provided for a wide range of key items, teaching you what to look for as well how to spot a fake or a copy. There are price codes ... Read more

    $70.49 HKD

  • Liquidating an Estate

    How to Sell a Lifetime of Stuff, Make Some Cash, and Live to Tell About It

    by Martin Codina ...
    "What do I do with all this stuff?"Whether it's due to the loss of a loved one, downsizing, or moving by choice or necessity, an increasing number of people are dealing with this burning question.Striking a balance between respect and humor, Liquidating an Estate is loaded with how-to information readers need in order to sell or liquidate the personal property of a loved one, including:• common ... Read more

    $82.59 HKD