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A new edition of this definitive book, marking the 60th anniversary of the Speedmaster, including new features and additional historical information.

How to repair loose joints, broken chair legs and damaged finishes: this comprehensive book is an essential guide to repairing and conserving your furniture with professional results.

Star Trek: Light-and-Sound Tricorder is an engaging book penned by the talented Chip Carter. Published in 2018 by Running Press, this book belongs to the fascinating genre of science fiction. The book is a must-read for all Star Trek enthusiasts as it brings to life the iconic Tricorder, a device used for data sensing, analysis, and recording, with light and sound. The author adeptly delves into the Star Trek universe, offering readers an immersive experience. The Tricorder's detailed description and its role in the Star Trek universe is sure to captivate the readers. Chip Carter's unique storytelling style, coupled with his extensive knowledge of the Star Trek universe, makes this book a standout. Published by Running Press, known for its wide range of sci-fi publications, this book is a testament to their reputation. The book is written in English, making it accessible to a wide audience. Don't miss out on this captivating journey into the depths of the Star Trek universe.

Werner's Nomenclature of Colours is a fascinating book penned by Patrick Syme. Published by The Natural History Museum in 2018, this work is a unique blend of art and science. The book delves into the intricate world of colours, exploring their nomenclature and classification in a way that is both engaging and enlightening. As a genre, it straddles the lines between non-fiction, art, and scientific literature, offering readers a multi-faceted look at the subject. Syme's vivid descriptions and insightful commentary make the book a must-read for anyone with an interest in the intersection of art and science. Published by the prestigious Natural History Museum, this book is a testament to Syme's extensive knowledge and passion for his subject. Don't miss out on this enlightening read!

It's all here! Pictured and listed in this massive volume, now in its fourth edition, are fifty-four years' worth of toys produced between Matchbox's founding in 1947, and 2001, including their popular diecast vehicles, playsets, dolls, plastic kits, robots, and ephemera. The international scope of Matchbox toys is illustrated in catalogs and on boxes and labels printed in a dozen languages. Certain toys have been made for sale in specific countries or to promote specific companies or products. In 1982 the international numbering system on miniatures changed. The result of all these variables is a fascinating and infinite variety of Matchbox toys. In the largest volume about Matchbox Toys ever published, 2,447 color photos illustrate nearly all of Matchbox's vast line. Helpful captions and a price guide make this an essential part of every collector's library.

, In 1997 sixty-two containers fell off the cargo ship Tokio Express after it was hit by a rogue wave off the coast of Cornwall, including one container filled with nearly five million pieces of Lego, much of it sea themed. In the months that followed, beachcombers started to find Lego washed up on beaches across the south west coast. Among the pieces they discovered were octopuses, sea grass, spear guns, life rafts, scuba tanks, cutlasses, flippers and dragons. The pieces are still washing up today.,

You or your partner are fascinated by BDSM, but don''t know how and where to start?Everything you need to know, you will find it in this book.Most of what people think about BDSM, is wrong.In reality BDSM is not degrading women or men and you will also understand that it''s not as obscure as you think. And also the concept of "pain" we are talking about is not what people think.You will also understand that having the role of the Dom is not just about having pleasure, on the contrary, the Dom has the role of giving pleasure and discipline to the submissive. He must have pleasure in giving pleasure and not simply receiving what he wants.This book is intended for both Dominant and Submissive training. It''s also perfect for those who haven''t experience in this world.This is a taste of what you will find in this book: What is BDSM and Why?Introducing BDSM to your PartnerWhat is Domination and Submission8 Tips on how to get Started in BDSM7 Mistakes New Submissives Make10 must-have BDSM Toys for BeginnersBondage playPunishments ExamplesTypes of Consents: SSC vs RACKDominance TechniquesRole-Play typesSAFE WORDS: how to Choose them and whyAfter reading this book you will have made your sex life richer and your partner will beg you for more.So buy now and get your copy of "Guide to BDSM"!

Corgi Toys - 'the ones with windows' were the toy cars to have in the 1960s, 70s and early 80s. This is the ideal introduction to these toy vehicles, made in Swansea until 1983.

The essential guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information on over 1,400 models from some 130 international brands.

Pottery and Porcelain Restoration is a practical guide for amateurs to the craft of the professional restorer. With over 360 photographs, it explains the simplest, safest and ethical techniques that are recommended today and - essentially - do not further damage your pieces. Written with clear practical detail, it explains the full process and gives unique insight into the delicate job of the ceramic restorer. This new book introduces the history of pottery and porcelain, and gives an account of the methods and ethics of ceramic restoration; it gives a complete list and details of materials and equipment, and particularly advises on the best choice of glues; it describes the full restoration process, from preparation and cleaning to gluing and modelling, and finally to painting and gilding and provides step-by-step instructions for gluing multiple breaks, filling chips and large missing areas, as well as making lids, teapot spouts, hands, leaves, fingers and handles. Restoration examples are illustrated such as making Beswick horse legs, replacing missing handles on a Chinese jug and painting a Clarice Cliff jug and, finally, vital tricks of the trade are shared throughout and useful tips to setting up a workshop are given.

The Girl of Ink & Stars is an enthralling novel penned by the acclaimed author, Kiran Millwood Hargrave. Published in 2016 by Chicken House Ltd, this book has captivated readers across the globe with its unique blend of adventure and mystery. The novel is a testament to Hargrave's prowess in storytelling, weaving a tale that is as enchanting as it is riveting. Set in a world of maps and myth, the story follows the journey of a brave girl who dares to tread where others don't. It's a captivating read that explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the power of stories. The Girl of Ink & Stars is a shining example of young adult fiction, a genre that Hargrave excels in. Published by Chicken House Ltd, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking a thrilling literary adventure.

Explains how to make a miniature French country house. Having made the dolls' house, the author explains how to build up the wall panels to provide deep recesses, fancy panelling and wall niches to add character - ideas that can be translated to any existing dolls' house. It also includes instructions to make a range of French-style furniture.

There are few pieces of pottery more recognisable than those designed by Clarice Cliff. Employed in The Potteries from the age of thirteen, Clarice was talented and resourceful, and in 1927 she was given her own studio at the Newport Pottery. Using colour illustrations, this title traces the story of Clarice Cliff and the pottery that she created.

Detailed insights into the world of authenticating and pricing the finest high-value Patek Phillipe wristwatches.

Presents a visual journey through the fashion of the decades. This book enables the reader to identify key designers, shapes, textiles, stitching, and other details and characteristics that define the most influential pieces of the twentieth century. It offers an overview of the designers of the time and their key influences.

Dr. Peter Friess, curator of the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva, presents a fascinating insight into the wonderful world of watchmaking. The result is a publication that arouses (almost) as much desire as a watch from Patek Philippe.

A beautiful visual celebration of the iconic LEGO minifigure complete with never-before-seen images, engaging essays, and fascinating infographics.

And made it again. The face of the compulsively fascinating business of finding and restoring lost treasures, visionary Drew takes us up and down the country, into garages, factories, schools and pubs, digging out incredible items from that 'other time and place'.

If you want to know the value of your antiques - or find out how the antiques market is faring - the world's bestselling antiques price guide is the place to look.

Although muskets delivered devastating projectiles at comparatively long ranges, their slow rate of fire left the soldier very vulnerable while reloading, and early muskets were useless for close-quarter fighting. Consequently, European infantry regiments of the 17th century were composed of both musketeers and pikemen, who protected the musketeers while loading but also formed the shock component for close-quarter combat. The development of the flintlock musket produced a much less cumbersome and faster-firing firearm. When a short knife was stuck into its muzzle, every soldier could be armed with a missile weapon as well as one that could be used for close combat. The only disadvantage was that the musket could not be loaded or fired while the plug bayonet was in place. The socket bayonet solved this problem and the musket/bayonet combination became the universal infantry weapon from c.1700 to c.1870. The advent of shorter rifled firearms saw the attachment of short swords to rifle barrels. Their longer blades still gave the infantryman the 'reach' that contemporaries believed he needed to fend off cavalry attacks. The perfection of the small-bore magazine rifle in the 1890s saw the bayonet lose its tactical importance, becoming smaller and more knife-like, a trend that continued in the world wars. When assault rifles predominated from the 1950s onwards, the bayonet became a weapon of last resort. Its potential usefulness continued to be recognized, but its blade was often combined with an item with some additional function, most notably a wire-cutter. Ultimately, for all its fearsome reputation as a visceral, close-quarter fighting weapon, the bayonet's greatest impact was actually as a psychological weapon. Featuring full-colour artwork as well as archive and close-up photographs, this is the absorbing story of the complementary weapon to every soldier's firearm from the army of Louis XIV to modern-day forces in all global theatres of conflict.