Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in children's literature. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now...
Latest in the Author's acclaimed 'German Army' series. Increasing interest in accounts of German Army. Strong British Army involvement, due to collapse of the French. Covers well...
The German armored forces lost some 10,000 armored fighting vehicles. Today there are very few surviving vehicles from the Wehrmacht. We are fortunate therefore that these unique photographs detail...
Many tabletop wargamers attempt to write their own rules or modify existing commercial sets, this unique book gives clear, practical advice on how to do either.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high...
Inspiring tales of great heroism and endurance. Includes shocking accounts of savage behaviour and treatment aby the Japanese. The author was one of those who made it to safety.
The ShipCraft series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the...
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high...
This volume contains a collection of diary entries written by Dr. John William Polidori. They were penned while he accompanied Lord Byron as his personal physician. It contains interesting and...
Read & Co. Presents this new edition of Werner's Nomenclature of Colours. First published in 1814, this small volume comprises a collection of 110 swatches displaying nature's colour...
This book contains a lovely collection of patterns for the knitting, crocheting or sewing of soft toys. With many designs to choose from this book offers something for every small child. Perfect...
This vintage book contains a fascinating and detailed guide to constructing ships in bottles, with information on technique, materials and tools, rigging, and much more. Complete with simple, clear...
This classic book contains a wealth of crochet instructions and designs. With nineteen chapters including 'Blouses and Sweaters', 'Hats and Bags', 'Tablecloths', and...
Philosophy East and IVest EDITED aby CHARLES A. MOORE PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS 1946 TO GREGG M. SINCLAIR President of the University of Hawaii and ardent believer in the significance of the East...
This fascinating text provides a detailed guide to the growing of mushrooms, containing a comprehensive treatise on the subject and detailing everything a prospective mushroom-grower could possibly...
THE HISTORY OF RETRIEVERS aby Charles C. Eley A VINTAGE DOG BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT. Originally published in 1921, this is one of the earliest detailed works on Retrievers and Retriever Trials. It is...
This comprehensive guide to tanning is part of a series on taxidermy and comprises four detailed chapters by various experts on the subject. It is extensively illustrated with black and white...
The aim of this innovative series is to provide modelmakers and car enthusiasts with a new standard of primarily visual reference of both full-size cars and their scale models. Each book contains...
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best...
This classic book contains a collection of beautiful designs for the craft of chip carving. With the instructions included you could produce a stunning checker board or an ornate picture frame,...
Memoirs of the war in Burma, with graphic accounts of the fierce fighting on the NW Frontier, Arakan and Kohima, from a man who is lucky to be alive. Illustrated.