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Victorian Secrets

What a Corset Taught Me about the Past, the Present, and Myself

by Sarah A. Chrisman ...

On Sarah A. Chrisman’s twenty-ninth birthday, her husband, Gabriel, presented her with a corset. The material and the design were breathtakingly beautiful, but her mind immediately filled with unwelcome views. Although she had been in love with the Victorian era all her life, she had specifically asked her husband not to buy her a corset-ever. She’d heard how corsets affected the female body and ... Read more

$21.68 NZD

On Sarah A. Chrisman’s twenty-ninth birthday, her husband, Gabriel, presented her with a corset. The material and the design were breathtakingly beautiful, but her mind immediately filled with unwelcome views. Although she had been in love with the Victorian era all her life, she had specifically asked her husband not to buy her a corset-ever. She’d heard how corsets affected the female body and
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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

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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.•
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Antique Marks

by Collins ...

This handy guide to identifying and interpreting gold, silver, platinum and ceramic marks includes all hallmarks from 1544. Details of the new hallmarking system, international marks and guides to the great makers are all included.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 spoons? Do you envy the experts’ ... Read more

$15.99 NZD

This handy guide to identifying and interpreting gold, silver, platinum and ceramic marks includes all hallmarks from 1544. Details of the new hallmarking system, international marks and guides to the great makers are all included.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 spoons? Do you envy the experts’
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Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2020-2021

by Judith Miller ...

Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, the guide features more than 8,000 antiques.Comprehensive sections cover ceramics, furniture, glass, silver ... Read more

$19.99 NZD

Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, the guide features more than 8,000 antiques.Comprehensive sections cover ceramics, furniture, glass, silver
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This Victorian Life

Modern Adventures in Nineteenth-Century Culture, Cooking, Fashion, and Technology

by Sarah A. Chrisman ...

Part memoir, part micro-history, this is an exploration of the present through the lens of the past.We all know that the best way to study a foreign language is to go to a country where it's spoken, but can the same immersion method be applied to history? How do interactions with antique objects influence perceptions of the modern world?From Victorian beauty regimes to nineteenth-century bicycles, ... Read more

$27.40 NZD

Part memoir, part micro-history, this is an exploration of the present through the lens of the past.We all know that the best way to study a foreign language is to go to a country where it's spoken, but can the same immersion method be applied to history? How do interactions with antique objects influence perceptions of the modern world?From Victorian beauty regimes to nineteenth-century bicycles,
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A Beginner's Guide To Collecting Powder Compacts

by Caroline Y Preston ...

For lovers of these beautiful little feats of engineering ……….This is an inexpensive little guide intended for those starting to collect powder compacts. It gives general information on collecting and caring for compacts and features colour pictures, rarity indication and details of around 300 different powder compacts, carryalls and nécessaires from the early 1900's up to the present day. ... Read more

$4.99 NZD

For lovers of these beautiful little feats of engineering ……….This is an inexpensive little guide intended for those starting to collect powder compacts. It gives general information on collecting and caring for compacts and features colour pictures, rarity indication and details of around 300 different powder compacts, carryalls and nécessaires from the early 1900's up to the present day.
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Antiquing in North Texas

A Guide to Antique Shops, Malls, and Flea Markets

by Ron McAdoo, Caryl McAdoo ...

Whether you're seaching for something special to add to your home decor, a treasured item from your childhood, or just out for the fun of it, antiquing can be a relaxing and rewarding experience. ... Read more

$26.26 NZD

Whether you're seaching for something special to add to your home decor, a treasured item from your childhood, or just out for the fun of it, antiquing can be a relaxing and rewarding experience.
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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

$6.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
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

$17.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
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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

$18.99 NZD

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
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

$13.99 NZD

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
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

$40.99 NZD

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
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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

$14.99 NZD

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
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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

$11.99 NZD

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
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

$37.99 NZD

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
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

$11.58 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
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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

$12.99 NZD

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
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

$20.99 NZD

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
The Care of Fine Books

by Jane Greenfield, Nick Lyons ...

The Care of Fine Books is a thorough, readable guide to caring for books of value. From a discussion of the various techniques and materials used in bookbinding to advice on handling and storage, Jane Greenfield has created a succinct yet complete resource for anyone who wants to preserve and protect their fine books.Whether you are a collector, a librarian, or a conservation professional, you ... Read more

$14.84 NZD

The Care of Fine Books is a thorough, readable guide to caring for books of value. From a discussion of the various techniques and materials used in bookbinding to advice on handling and storage, Jane Greenfield has created a succinct yet complete resource for anyone who wants to preserve and protect their fine books.Whether you are a collector, a librarian, or a conservation professional, you
... Read more
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

$3.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
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

$16.55 NZD

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
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

$13.99 NZD

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
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

$20.23 NZD

"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
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

$14.71 NZD

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

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