"Typewriter expert and collector Anthony Casillo presents a visual homage to the device that revolutionized correspondence" ( The Florida Times-Union).From the creation of the QWERTY keyboard to the world's first portable typing machine, this handsome collection is a visual homage to the golden age of the typewriter. From the world's first commercially successful typewriter—the Sholes & Glidden Type Writer of 1874—to the iconic electric models of the 1960s,...

This short eBook teaches you how to take apart and reassemble your Colt 1911 with confidence. Thanks to clear Assembly/Disassembly instructions and crisp photography - aided by gun expert J.B. Wood's sage advice - you'll save an expensive trip to the gunsmith by getting to know your gun inside and out!

“Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World” is a comprehensive reference book of the most notable makers of clocks and watches in the world at the time when this book was first published. It is presented as a series of lists, each containing different information pertaining to the industry and the main companies involved in the manufacture of timepieces. Contents Include: “Conventions Abbreviations”, “List of Names with Alternative Spellings”, “List of Watch and Clockmakers”, “List of Initi...

Great articles, written by great gun writers, about classic rifles!The Gun Digest Book of Classic American Combat Rifles presents a unique compilation of articles on the greatest American combat rifles developed since 1776, and as they originally appeared in Gun Digest.Since the first issue of Gun Digest in 1944, combat rifles have made regular appearances in the magazine, in articles on the romance, design, performance, historica...

From Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings, you get an exploded view of your Glock with numbered and labeled parts to assist you in disassembling and reassembling.

This short eBook teaches you how to take apart and reassemble your Beretta 92S with confidence. Thanks to clear Assembly/Disassembly instructions and crisp photography - aided by gun expert J.B. Wood's sage advice - you'll save an expensive trip to the gunsmith by getting to know your gun inside and out!

Coin collecting is an enjoyable hobby and when it is done properly, it can be profitable as well. This book can be your guide to assist you in getting your coin collection started and in making the most out of it.You will discover many factors about coin collecting, such as the history, where to purchase them and even how to profit from them.Coin collecting is a hobby that has been enjoyed by millions of people around the world. By introducing yourself or your family to coi...

In this excerpt from the Gun Digest Book of the Revolver, Grant Cunningham explains the advantages of revolvers over semi-autos for concealed carry and why you should consider carrying one.

The Wondrous Khajuraho Temples is a detailed and engaging exploration of one of India’s most iconic architectural marvels. This book offers readers a comprehensive journey through the history, art, architecture, and cultural significance of the Khajuraho temples, which reflect the artistic genius of ancient Indian civilization. With their intricate carvings, symbolic sculptures, and stunning design, these temples have fascinated historians, travelers, and scholars alike. Each chap...

The first comprehensive study of the meaning of pottery as a social activity in coastal North Carolina.Pottery types, composed of specific sets of attributes, have long been defined for various periods and areas of the Atlantic coast, but their relationships and meanings have not been explicitly examined. In exploring these relationships for the North Carolina coast, this work examines the manner in which pottery traits cross-cut taxonomic types, tests the proposit...

'...one of the most friendly, easygoing and instructive books on the design movement' Chicago TribuneArts & Crafts is one of the most influential design movements of all time, beginning in the late 19th century and still being explored by designers today. The Arts & Crafts ethos - rejecting mass production and industrialization in favour of individualism, simplicity, honest craftsmanship, respect for materials and good design - had a massive impact on the ...