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  • Malaysian Batik

    Reinventing a Tradition

    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

    RM 45.99

  • Ornamented Tray

    Two Centuries of Ornamented Trays (1720-1920)

    by W.D. John ...
    This authoritative and definitive work contains the first formal history of antique trays every published. Each of its six chapters is written by a different authority. They discuss:Lace-Edge PaintingThe "Chippendale" StyleTrays Ornamented with Gold LeafThe Freehand Bronze TechniquesStenciled TraysThe Country Painted TrayThe book is lavishly illustrated with more than 500 photographs, seven of ... Read more

    RM 31.19

  • Chinese Snuff Bottles

    The Adventures and Studies of a Colletor

    Chinese Snuff Bottles is invaluable document for all interested in the history of Chinese art.It is also a lucid and fascinating guidebook for the collector or would be collector, both of snuff bottles and other products of Chinese craftsmanship. All the skills and ingenuity of the Chinese artisans were lavished upon the production of these tiny bottles, making them pre-eminent representatives of ... Read more

    RM 57.29

  • Pompei e le sue rovine, Vol. 2

    Gran parte della vita publica erano nell’orbe romano, massime al tempo de’ Cesari, i Teatri.Quando si consideri che solo in questa, elegante sì, ma piccola città di Pompei vi fossero due teatri, il comico e il tragico ed un anfiteatro, tutti di tanta capacità, si può avere una prova abbastanza conveniente di questa asserzione, ed un’altra poi se ne avrà ancora nel fatto che non si fosse paghi di ... Read more

    RM 11.89 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson

    The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is the ultimate S&W gun guide! In this highly anticipated, detailed revision is a fully annotated identification and price guide to the world of Smith & Wesson revolvers, semi-autos, shotguns, rifles, military arms and other collectibles.144 new pages for a grand total of 528 pages of pure Smith & Wesson14 new revolver models added since last ... Read more

    RM 157.49

  • Digging for Treasure

    A Guide to Finding Valuable Victorian Rubbish Dumps

    by Ron Dale ...
    Digging for Treasure could possibly have been titled Memoirs of a Dump Digger, as although it is a practical book packed with know-how gained by the author over a number of years, all the information passed on through the book is from the authors own real-life experiences.Digging into Victorian and Edwardian rubbish dumps may seem a crazy way to earn a living, but many thousands of people in ... Read more

    RM 21.49

  • How To Date Furniture

    An Easy Reference Guide

    by Trevor Yorke ...
    Series series Britain's Architectural History
    This illustrated, easy reference guide is packed with all the information you need to help you date English furniture and bring its history to life.The book looks at many different furniture types, showing how form, style and the types of wood used changed from the Tudor period through to the Art Deco years of the 1930s.It highlights key details, what to look for when dating furniture, and ... Read more

    RM 17.89 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Kid's Guide to Collecting Coins

    Start your own coin collection!It's fun!Search for coins to complete your own special coin puzzle.It's affordable.Spend as little as 1 cent to start a hobby that can last you the rest of your life.And you can learn all you need to know right here.• With lots of images, how-to's and handy tips, you will get all the tools you need to start your collection today.• Pick up... ... Read more

    RM 42.49

  • The Private Library

    What We Do Know, What We Don't Know, What We Ought to Know About Our Books

    In "The Private Library," Arthur Lee Humphreys delves into the nuanced relationship between identity and the written word, artfully intertwining personal anecdotes with broader cultural reflections. This elegantly crafted work captures the essence of a private library as not merely a collection of books, but a sanctuary of self-discovery and a testament to one's intellectual pursuits. The prose is ... Read more

    RM 7.91 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How To Draw Manga For Beginners

    Your Step By Step Guide To Drawing Manga For Beginners

    This book is a step-by-step guide on how to draw manga quickly and easy. If you want to learn the easiest and simplest way, you found the right place.Now you can become a better manga artist by getting this step-by-step guide. In this book you will discover how to draw all types of manga and what procedures to use.• You don’t need to take expensive art classes in order to draw manga the right way. ... Read more

    RM 39.73 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fifty Bicycles That Changed the World

    Design Museum Fifty

    by Alex Newson ...
    Series series Design Museum Fifty
    The Design Museum brings you fifty bicycles that changed the world we live in!The bicycle is the world's most popular form of transport. From the penny-farthing, the Dandy-horse and the Velocipede the design of the bicycle has evolved over the decades both in terms of style and technology. From high-performance cycles to practical run-arounds, conceptual bikes to commercial models, Alex Newson ... Read more

    RM 54.09

  • Cartridges of the World

    Edited by W. Todd Woodard ...
    The Comprehensive Guide to Metallic Cartridges Past and Present!If you’re a serious shooter and reloader, you’ll find the cartridges you love (and many you never dreamed of) in this newest edition of the most widely read cartridge reference book ever published. Here are the latest introductions in standard American sporting cartridges and hottest proprietary rounds, plus authoritative feature ... Read more

    RM 62.99

  • Нечистые слова. От заговоров до мемов: как русский язык хранит историю

    Series Book 2 - Недурные слова
    Как ругань помогает близким на экзамене и других испытаниях? Почему интернету так откликнулся мем «ночной гость»? И в конце концов, чем так провинились Федот и Яков? Эта книга — о словах, приметах и образах, через которые до нас до сих пор доносятся древние страхи наших предков, их надежды, верования и способы договориться с миром. Журналист и шеф-редактор «Тинькофф Журнала» Сергей Антонов ... Read more

    RM 41.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Clock Repairs for Beginners

    A detailed step by guide to learn the basics, tips and tricks of repairing different clock types with ease

    by Kelly Bryan ...
    Available in a variety of styles, shapes and colors, quartz wall clocks make an affordable time-keeping option for any room in the home or office. Like any mechanical operation, however, they aren't exempt from the occasional need for repair, which can easily be done with a little knowledge and patience.The first and easiest problem to fix is restoring the clock's battery power, which is done by ... Read more

    RM 15.87

  • Ornamented Chair

    Its Development in America (1700-1890)

    Edited by Zilla Rider Lea ...
    Discriminating decorators and collectors, no less than dealers and researchers in antiques, have long felt the need of a comprehensive study of the ornamented chair and its development in America. This book is the product of an effort to satisfy that need and at the same time to bring new pleasures to lovers of beautiful furniture.The book is based on photographic and research material collected ... Read more

    RM 31.19

  • British Railway Tickets

    Series Book 637 - Shire Library
    In 1838 Thomas Edmondson, an employee of the fledgling Newcastle & Carlisle Railway, revolutionised the ticket issuing process in Britain and left an enduring legacy: the Edmondson ticket.Purchased as proof of the contract between passenger and railway company, the ticket was a receipt, travel pass and an ephemeral record of almost every train journey ever taken in the British Isles, reflecting ... Read more

    RM 38.19

  • How To Pastel

    Your Step By Step Guide To Pastels

    In this book "How To Pastel", you will discover in a practical and easy way how to draw with pastels.The book contains information, techniques, tips and images from which you can learn: about the pastel, about the types of pastels, how they work, how to take care of them, the surface of the paper and about the papers for pastels, how to hold the pastel in your hand, how to hatch, blend, color, ... Read more

    RM 39.73 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • HowExpert Guide to Collectibles

    101+ Tips to Find, Buy, Sell, and Collect Collectibles

    Step into the world of Super Collectors! Whether you are a new collector or adding on to a valued collection, HowExpert Guide to Collectibles: 101+ Tips to Find, Buy, Sell, and Collect Collectibles, is a must-have book that will follow you through the stages of becoming a Super Collector!Starting a collection is more than a hobby; for many, it is a lifestyle. It starts with receiving an item that ... Read more

    RM 39.73 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fantastic Finds

    by Eric Bradley ...
    Fantastic Finds is an engaging and entertaining collection of real-world stories of people who discover gold amongst the unwanted. You'll read how a $700 auction gamble turns into a $38,500 sapphire bracelet or how one intrepid seeker found two rare carnival glass bowls in one day. Of course, some of the tales are sentimental journeys, where found pieces prove to be touching and priceless. Big or ... Read more

    RM 34.89

  • Picker's Pocket Guide - Baseball Memorabilia

    How to Pick Antiques Like a Pro

    by Jeff Figler ...
    Brand New BallgameDiscover what the pros know with this hands-on, how-to guide to picking baseball memorabilia. Learn what seasoned collectors look for and what they value in this easy-to-follow and indispensable pocket guide.You'll Uncover:• The Triple Play--Who, what, and how of baseball picking and collecting• Hot Prospects--Baseball cards, balls, bats, jerseys, pennants, photographs, board ... Read more

    RM 41.09

  • Chasing Aphrodite

    The Hunt for Looted Antiquities at the World's Richest Museum

    In recent years, several of America’s leading art museums have voluntarily given up their finest pieces of classical art to the governments of Italy and Greece. The monetary value is estimated at over half a billion dollars. Why would they be moved to such unheard-of generosity?The answer lies at the Getty, one of the world’s richest and most troubled museums, and scandalous revelations that it ... Read more

    RM 68.59

  • Scrapbooking

    The Official Guide To Scrapbooking Supplies, Scrapbooking Ideas, Scrapbook Paper, Digital Scrapbooking

    The Best and Worst Ideas for scrapbooking supplies, scrapbooking ideas, scrapbook paper, digital scrapbooking and much more. ... Read more

    RM 19.76

  • The World of Beer Memorabilia

    Identification and Value Guide

    In 1951, while Herb served as a cryptographer with the US Air Force in Munich, Germany, he purchased his first pieces of beer memorabilia: eight beer glasses. He and wife Helen didn’t know it yet, but this small purchase would lead to them having the largest private collection of beer memorabilia in the world.Loaded with over 200 sharp color photos, The World of Beer Memorabilia: Identification & ... Read more

    RM 57.19 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • MAIL TRACKER

    For homes, receptionists and file managers

    by ZIL SCOTT ...
    Are you weared out byLost mails?Misplaced mails?Disorganized mail shelves?The solution is this mail tracker put together by Zil Scott. It goes a long way to save you the stress of dealing with mails.Click the BUY button to make it yours at a cheap rate. ... Read more

    RM 11.89 or Free with Kobo Plus