This book examines the history and legend surrounding what have become three of the most beloved years in Chevrolet’s history. Anthony Young’s technical and design history is illustrated by 175 images including black...

This book captures the spirit of the post World War II America and the era of tail fins, big chrome, and glitzy trim created by Detroit automotive stylists. Here is the complete story...

 • Wilderness Survival Skills is an outdoor survival guide that utilizes the most popular and versatile tool carried by every hiker, camper. and hunter.• A complete resource for using a knife and...

Extreme Science takes an in-depth look at the lives of people who have crossed boundaries in search of knowledge, often going beyond what’s considered right, sensible or even sane in the pursuit...

Anyone with a little persistence and the desire can learn to draw well -- this is the starting poing for The Fundamentals of Drawing, a practical and comprehensive course for students of...

Still life has been a popular genre for many hundreds of years, and artists wishing to explore it can find inspirational examples from the time of the Romans right up to the...

Landscapes have for centuries captivated the imaginations of artists.  Indeed many of the most stunning works of art are in this genre.  For the amateur artist, however, the sheer scope of the...

This book is essential for everyone who wants to learn to draw portraits or improve their skills in this area.  Written by teacher and established artist Barrington Barber, it contains a wealth...

The Fundamentals of Drawing Anatomy is a book by artists for artists, and presents a dynamic visual record  of the essential characteristics and creative possibilities of the human form. For hundreds of...

This is a chronological account of the battle that inflicted a heavy defeat on the German Wehrmacht. With the aid of full color maps and first hand accounts, the book explains how the...

This book cov­ers the US Civil War in its entirety. It also con­tains con­cise illus­trated biogra­phies of the mil­i­tary and polit­i­cal lead­ers of both sides. gate­folded timechart cov­er­ing...

In his first book dedicated to examining the regional roots of American barbecue, nationally known food commentator Mike Witzel gives readers an eye-opening, mouth-watering look at histories, techniques, side dishes, and historically...

Platters of tender, juicy ribs have long reigned as classic home-cooking favorites.  In The Great Ribs Book, best-selling cookbook authors Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison team up to bring you their stylish...

Americans love to eat and nothing could be finer than eating breakfast, lunch, or dinner in an American diner!  Here is the story of that tasty American original, from the early days...

Everything you need to know about choosing and caring for houseplants Extensive plant directories featuring more than 300 indoor plants Tips from...

This features a ghoulish gallery of undead, illustrated by master of the zombie arts David Hartman.The split page format divides the figures at the neck and waist, so that zombie heads, torsos...

Featuring the Chinese text on the left and the English translation on the right, this is a beautifully bound book that would make a unique gift or collector's item.Written in the 6th...

Arranged chronologically, the book provides a comprehensive visual guide to the development of 1000 of the most interesting armored fighting vehicles that have seen service.  Each featured vehicle is illustrated with an...

This book shows the reader over 500 handguns of all types from the early flintlocks of the revolutionary period, the percussion cap pistols and revolvers of the Civil War, the famous six...

This book introduces the reader to 250 guitars of all types from the early acoustic archtop designs of the Gibson L-5 in the last 1920s, through the National resonators of the 1930s,...

This book shows the reader over 500 longarms of all types from the early flintlocks of the revolutionary period, the percussion cap rifles and repeaters of the Civil War, the famous rifles...

This collection of Poe's work includes Tales of Mystery and Imagination, Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque, and a selection of his best loved poems.  It is beautifully illustrated throughout by Henry...

D-Day: Day by Day is a chronological approach to the operation, allowing the reader to see at a glance the preparations made for the invasion of Normandy, as well as the key...

Live a more joyful life with your dog - one day at a time!Dog Lover's Daily Companion is an inspiring handbook filled with 365 helpful tips, easy-to-build projects, and practical...

Here is the ultimate resource on the day to day life of the people who inhabit the pages of the Bible:  priests and sailors, musicians and mourners, scribes and craftsmen.  For over...

Timeless tales of the sea, of life in the Yukon, of life in the far reaches of unexplored lands and even of life in prehistoric times, all to be found in this...

This book contains the complete novels:  The War of the Worlds, The First Men on the Moon and When the Sleeper Wakes.  Also included are a variety of short stories, including the noted The Country...

This superb volume of classic science fiction and adventure represents the best of Jules Verne, the master of imaginative literature who has been called "The Father of Science Fiction".The stories in this volume...