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Paperback. Zustand: Good. The stars have never seemed closer than they do with the Astronomy Pack. Suitable for use in the Northern Hemisphere, the pack contains four essential items to introduce the beginner to the fascinating hobby of astronomy: a 'glow-in-the-dark' planisphere, an 80-page paperback book about the stars and planets, a colorful moon map, and newly updated start chart. Glow-in-the-Dark Planisphere: This planisphere has been specially made so that, after being held under a bright light, the stars and the names and shapes of the constellations will glow in the dark for a period. It is both a fun and practical star finder for identifying the stars and constellations visible on any night of the year from the US and Southern Canada (42 degrees North); the star map is drawn by the well-known celestial cartographer Wil Tirion. A sheet explaining how to use the planisphere is included in the pack. Exploring Stars and Planets: A colorful and entertaining introduction to the exciting world of astronomy, this 80-page paperback is illustrated with more than 200 color photographs, artworks and maps, as the author Ian Ridpath describes the latest developments in the fast-moving fields of space exploration and astronomy. Concise chapters introduce the Sun, the Earth and all the other planets in our Solar System. Then, moving further into space, the author examines the stars and galaxies, and explores the origin of the Universe. Star Chart: This Star Chart shows the stars and constellations of the night sky in three superb maps: the northern and southern hemispheres, and the equatorial region.  All stars visible with the naked eye are shown, with the brightest stars shown in their true colours. Fainter star clusters and nebulae are marked for observers using binoculars or small telescopes. Constellations, double stars and variable stars are also listed, and an informative accompanying text explains how to use the charts throughout the year, at any latitude.  In a convenient folded format, Star Chart is suitable for use in both northern and southern latitudes. Moon Map: In a convenient folded format, the Moon Map is a superbly detailed, large-format map of the near (visible) side of the Moon. Specially drawn for by Dr John Murray, an expert on the lunar surface, the map is not only a highly accurate and clear representation of the Moon but is also a practical guide for lunar observers. More than 500 physical features - craters, seas, mountain ranges, peaks, valleys and rilles (elongated depressions) - are named and indexed, and the landing sites of unmanned and manned spacecraft are also marked. The observer can thus readily identify objects seen through binoculars or a telescope, or pick targets for a program of observation.;The accompanying text is a practical guide to Moonwatching, which explains how to use the map and highlights the most interesting lunar features. Close-up images of some of these objects show what the observer can expect to see. Also included are photographs of the Moon at each daily stage and a smaller map of the far side, as revealed by satellites. Guidelines on drawing or photographing the Moon are also included.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The process of learning chords as shapes makes the guitar an easy instrument to learn, but this initial boon soon becomes a handicap for the serious player. This compact dictionary of over 500 popular chords in their most common voicings features clear photographs and easy-to-follow-diagrams and instructions. Discover all the secret chords used by professional session guitarists, and other essential chords in their most common voicings, and unlock the key to taking your guitar playing to a new level. Following on from the hugely successful Guitar Chord Bible, this new directory includes 500 more illustrated chords for rock, pop, folk, blues, country, jazz, and classical guitar. The spiral binding allows you to lay the book flat for easy reference while playing. Fingering diagrams for each chord are clearly indicated on a fretboard, and tips on technique are given together with relevant chord sequences. This is not just another chord book. This book functions as both a reference resource and a self-tuition manual. Whether your musical style favors rock, pop, blues, soul, jazz, funk, country, or classical, this handy take-anywhere volume puts the techniques for making great guitar music at your fingertips, and sets you on the road to becoming a true chordmaster.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Keep your brain sharp and survive the stressful chaos of the world. The first book to be based on the fast-growing phenomenon of escape rooms, The Escape Book is filled with challenges, puzzles, and mysteries for you to solve and escape! Sometimes, there is no easy way out. You're an investigative journalist--and you've learned too much. Your mission is to escape the labyrinth where you have been trapped and expose the corrupt, high-flying businessman, Castian Warnes. This is no easy feat, but your life depends on it. Based on the worldwide phenomenon of Escape Rooms, this book puts your ingenuity and perseverance to the test. You must solve puzzles, optical illusions, conundrums, and anagrams to finally escape both the labyrinth and the book--it's a reading experience like no other. Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test with The Escape Book.Can you escape this book.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This cookbook is for anyone who feels passionately about chicken wings, whether you are famous for a wing recipe or an untested cook who orders chicken wings at restaurant. Chicken wings are inexpensive, rich tasting, and easy to cook, and they reheat beautifully. The wing bones distribute the heat and contribute a wonderful sweetness to the meat, while the skin gradually becomes crisp and protects the meat from ever becoming dry. Always a crowd-pleaser at barbecues, tailgate parties, and picnics, chicken wings have come a long way since the city of Buffalo, New York popularized the spicy dish more than forty years ago. Moving way beyond the classic hot sauce and blue cheese dip, The Great Wings Book presents more than fifty innovative recipes for old-fashioned and newfangled buffalo wings, including globetrotting sauces, rubs, and marinades that incorporate contemporary pan-Asian and Latin flavors. Best-selling cookbook authors Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison cover everything you need to know to buy, store, roast, grill, smoke, deep-fry, and braise amazing wings at home. Whether you're in the mood for Cajun Buffalo Wings, Pineapple Teriyaki Wings, or Braised Wings with Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce,  you'll find recipes guaranteed to make your wings take flight. The chapters in this attractive full-color hardback cookbook cover many subjects, from buying and storing wings, to techniques that help you lollipop and stuff chicken wings. Readers will find recipes on grilling, smoking, oven-roasting, braising, and deep-frying wings to achieve the perfect juiciness. The rubs, dips, and marinades will wow everyone who tries them.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This cookbook is for anyone who feels passionately about chicken wings, whether you are famous for a wing recipe or an untested cook who orders chicken wings at restaurant. Chicken wings are inexpensive, rich tasting, and easy to cook, and they reheat beautifully. The wing bones distribute the heat and contribute a wonderful sweetness to the meat, while the skin gradually becomes crisp and protects the meat from ever becoming dry. Always a crowd-pleaser at barbecues, tailgate parties, and picnics, chicken wings have come a long way since the city of Buffalo, New York popularized the spicy dish more than forty years ago. Moving way beyond the classic hot sauce and blue cheese dip, The Great Wings Book presents more than fifty innovative recipes for old-fashioned and newfangled buffalo wings, including globetrotting sauces, rubs, and marinades that incorporate contemporary pan-Asian and Latin flavors. Best-selling cookbook authors Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison cover everything you need to know to buy, store, roast, grill, smoke, deep-fry, and braise amazing wings at home. Whether you're in the mood for Cajun Buffalo Wings, Pineapple Teriyaki Wings, or Braised Wings with Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce,  you'll find recipes guaranteed to make your wings take flight. The chapters in this attractive full-color hardback cookbook cover many subjects, from buying and storing wings, to techniques that help you lollipop and stuff chicken wings. Readers will find recipes on grilling, smoking, oven-roasting, braising, and deep-frying wings to achieve the perfect juiciness. The rubs, dips, and marinades will wow everyone who tries them.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. This cookbook is for anyone who feels passionately about chicken wings, whether you are famous for a wing recipe or an untested cook who orders chicken wings at restaurant. Chicken wings are inexpensive, rich tasting, and easy to cook, and they reheat beautifully. The wing bones distribute the heat and contribute a wonderful sweetness to the meat, while the skin gradually becomes crisp and protects the meat from ever becoming dry. Always a crowd-pleaser at barbecues, tailgate parties, and picnics, chicken wings have come a long way since the city of Buffalo, New York popularized the spicy dish more than forty years ago. Moving way beyond the classic hot sauce and blue cheese dip, The Great Wings Book presents more than fifty innovative recipes for old-fashioned and newfangled buffalo wings, including globetrotting sauces, rubs, and marinades that incorporate contemporary pan-Asian and Latin flavors. Best-selling cookbook authors Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison cover everything you need to know to buy, store, roast, grill, smoke, deep-fry, and braise amazing wings at home. Whether you're in the mood for Cajun Buffalo Wings, Pineapple Teriyaki Wings, or Braised Wings with Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce,  you'll find recipes guaranteed to make your wings take flight. The chapters in this attractive full-color hardback cookbook cover many subjects, from buying and storing wings, to techniques that help you lollipop and stuff chicken wings. Readers will find recipes on grilling, smoking, oven-roasting, braising, and deep-frying wings to achieve the perfect juiciness. The rubs, dips, and marinades will wow everyone who tries them.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Having searched through stacks of periodicals, military reports, interviews, and other publications, author William Breuer has discovered over one hundred such illogical events, and presents them in Unexplained Mysteries of World War II. From popular mysteries to barely believable happenings, Breuer sheds light on the absurdity of war from a different angle. The book is broken down into multiple sections, and delves into mysteries like: -Who torched the Normandie in New York Harbor? -Did a New Yorker ad warn of Pearl Harbor? -Did Churchill have a "feeling" that saved his life? -Ernest Hemingway lives to tell about switching seats. -The night when an American and Japanese soldier accidentally shares a foxhole overnight. -A U-boat gives a battleship a piggyback ride in the Atlantic.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for artists to keep handy and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners, and provides useful tips for more advanced readers. With its great flexibility, acrylic paint can mimic the appearance of oils, tempera, and watercolors in unique ways, each method pictured in a separate step-by-step demonstration. The author also examines the use of acrylics with airbrush, sculptural, and printing techniques-even three-dimensional relief painting and collagraphy printing methods are included-and how several of these different creative processes can be integrated successfully in one composition with ink, pencil, charcoal, and pastel. Inspiring examples of representational and abstract subjects are depicted throughout, and a complete survey of all the latest acrylic materials covers the best paint brands, painting mediums, supports, varnishes, brushes, knives, and palettes. This book contains instructions on painting many different subjects, like landscapes, trees, mountains, buildings, still lifes, and portraits. It makes an ideal gift for someone practiced in the arts of acrylic painting, and newcomers to the art form.&nbsp.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This is a book about tiny events that had huge impacts. Some of these small events even changed the world. As you'll see here in Napoleon's Hemorrhoids, much of history turns out to be the consequences of small acts of fortune, accident or luck, good or bad. In the historical anecdote which lends its name to book, Napoleon's painful attack of hemorrhoids on the morning of the famous battle of Waterloo keep him from his usual practice of inspecting the battlefield. You'll learn that Marie Antoinette might have avoided execution if she hadn't changed her escape plan at the last minute and how Nixon's White House taping system which caused his downfall in the Watergate scandal was revealed by an aide accidentally. Along with history, this book also covers the fields of science, arts, sport and business. Each area is bursting with instances of major achievement coming from the smallest of beginnings. You'll also learn that one of the world's greatest nuclear scientists became a physicist only because he chose the wrong line while registering for his college classes. You'll discover how Gone with the Wind, one of the most successful novels in publishing history, came about because Margaret Mitchell, laid up with an injury, had to give up her job and stay home. How Scooby Doo, the famous cartoon dog, got his name when chance when its creator heard Frank Sinatra singing the chorus for Strangers in the Night which contains the words 'Scooby-scooby-do' and how the Russians arrived late for at one early Olympics because they forgot they were on a different calendar and that Coca-Cola's most famous advertisement, launched in 1971 was inspired by an unplanned all night layover at an Irish airport.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The Keyboard Player's Chord Bible is designed for beginner and intermediate musicians looking to understand, improve, and experiment with chords. In this book, you can explore new and exciting sounds that you may have come across in existing pieces of music, or simply add to your repetoire for performing and composing. This is a great reference book that you can go to when you find a chord in a piece of music that you haven't met before. Also includes tips on technique and recommended chord sequences to improve your song-writing skills. Over 30,000 copies sold worldwide.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for artists to keep handy and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners, and provides useful tips for more advanced readers. With its great flexibility, acrylic paint can mimic the appearance of oils, tempera, and watercolors in unique ways, each method pictured in a separate step-by-step demonstration. The author also examines the use of acrylics with airbrush, sculptural, and printing techniques-even three-dimensional relief painting and collagraphy printing methods are included-and how several of these different creative processes can be integrated successfully in one composition with ink, pencil, charcoal, and pastel. Inspiring examples of representational and abstract subjects are depicted throughout, and a complete survey of all the latest acrylic materials covers the best paint brands, painting mediums, supports, varnishes, brushes, knives, and palettes. This book contains instructions on painting many different subjects, like landscapes, trees, mountains, buildings, still lifes, and portraits. It makes an ideal gift for someone practiced in the arts of acrylic painting, and newcomers to the art form.&nbsp.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. 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.  A major reference of its kind, this book has been completely revised and updated to incorporate recent archaeological and historical data.  This indispensable volume contains 74 subjects in 14 sections, 150 illustrations, completely up-to-date bibliography, scriptural index, charts, maps, diagrams and a general index.  The latest findings shed light on agriculture, animals, apparel, nutrition, crafts, business and trade, city life, flowers and plants, homes, music, professions and more. This book is in non-technical language.  It is meant to be of help to the layman rather than the scholar. The Encyclopedia of Bible Life will prove to be informative, stimulating, and useful.&nbsp.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Houseplants are back in vogue and this book is the perfect re-introduction. Expert advice on how to decorate with plants is followed by an exhaustive directory of 170 common species as well as a further 130 more unusual varieties. Fully illustrated throughout with color drawings and photography, Indoor Plants helps you select the most striking plants for any interior and has everything you need to know to keep them healthy and display your plants impressively. This book will help readers learn how to cope with plant pests and diseass, and expert tips on what to look for when buying indoor plants and ways to group plants to create striking effects. This book has everything you need to know about choosing and caring for houseplants in different parts of the home. An alphabetical charts featuring at-a-glance information on each plant's needs and preferred conditions, and the directories in this book feature more than 300 indoor plants. Plants are living ornaments that grow and develop, undergoing subtle changes through the seasons and presenting an ever-varying display. A thriving plant is a source of pride to its owner, and it imparts a feeling of well-being to any room. &nbsp.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Looking for a vacation destination? History reference? Beautiful visuals to get lost in? 1001 Amazing Places to See Before You Die has you covered on every front. Both casual travelers and dedicated history buffs will relish this visitor's guide to palaces, cathedrals, temples, battlefields, homes of great artists and statesmen--places and monuments that bear witness to thousands of years of human history. Packed with vivid color photos and detailed textual entries 1001 Amazing Places You Must See Before You Die carries its readers off to places that include:   Prehistoric Sites: Stonehenge, England; the Lescaux Cave Paintings, France, and others. Battlefields: Waterloo, Belgium; Gettysburg, U.S.A.; Hastings, England; Ypres, Belgium, and others. Buildings and Monuments: St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow; Nishi Hogan-Ji (Buddhist temple), Kyoto, Japan; St. Paul's Cathedral, London; the Eiffel Tower, Paris; the Empire State Building, New York City; the Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy; the Wailing Wall, Jerusalem; the Pyramids, Egypt; and many others. Homes of the Famous and Infamous: Mozart's Birthplace, Salzburg, Austria; Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, England; Jane Austen's home, Chawton, England; Hitler's retreat at Berchtesgaden, near Munich, Germany; and many others. Published in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), this book upholds their mission to pass on information about the legacy of our past to future generations. 1001 Amazing Places You Must See Before You Die makes a great book for browsing, an idea-packed source for vacation planning, a handy reference volume for students of history, and a sheer pleasure for the general reader. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Looking for a vacation destination? History reference? Beautiful visuals to get lost in? 1001 Amazing Places to See Before You Die has you covered on every front. Both casual travelers and dedicated history buffs will relish this visitor's guide to palaces, cathedrals, temples, battlefields, homes of great artists and statesmen--places and monuments that bear witness to thousands of years of human history. Packed with vivid color photos and detailed textual entries 1001 Amazing Places You Must See Before You Die carries its readers off to places that include:   Prehistoric Sites: Stonehenge, England; the Lescaux Cave Paintings, France, and others. Battlefields: Waterloo, Belgium; Gettysburg, U.S.A.; Hastings, England; Ypres, Belgium, and others. Buildings and Monuments: St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow; Nishi Hogan-Ji (Buddhist temple), Kyoto, Japan; St. Paul's Cathedral, London; the Eiffel Tower, Paris; the Empire State Building, New York City; the Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy; the Wailing Wall, Jerusalem; the Pyramids, Egypt; and many others. Homes of the Famous and Infamous: Mozart's Birthplace, Salzburg, Austria; Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, England; Jane Austen's home, Chawton, England; Hitler's retreat at Berchtesgaden, near Munich, Germany; and many others. Published in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), this book upholds their mission to pass on information about the legacy of our past to future generations. 1001 Amazing Places You Must See Before You Die makes a great book for browsing, an idea-packed source for vacation planning, a handy reference volume for students of history, and a sheer pleasure for the general reader. …

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Despite their many differences, all Native Americans share a profound appreciation of the cycles of nature and a belief in the cosmic interconnectedness of all things. Professor Larry J. Zimmerman tells the tragic tale of their conquest and dispossession, followed by their survival against the odds and the renewal of pride in a distinctive cultural heritage. Learn about American Indian traditions and the history behind them that create a unique Native American identity. Their crafts and their reverence for the land are also both described in detail - inspiring us to turn our thoughts to the natural world and our own place in it.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Despite their many differences, all Native Americans share a profound appreciation of the cycles of nature and a belief in the cosmic interconnectedness of all things. Professor Larry J. Zimmerman tells the tragic tale of their conquest and dispossession, followed by their survival against the odds and the renewal of pride in a distinctive cultural heritage. Learn about American Indian traditions and the history behind them that create a unique Native American identity. Their crafts and their reverence for the land are also both described in detail - inspiring us to turn our thoughts to the natural world and our own place in it.…

Zustand: Very Good. For guitar fans everywhere, this lavishly illustrated book is packed with intriguing facts, anecdotes, quotes, lists, history, and just plain bizarre stuff. Enter the world of the early blue guitarists, jazz greats, and iconic rock heroes. Be amazed at the prices reached by the great guitars of the twentieth-century rock era. Discover the earliest guitars, and learn about the lives of those who played them. Check out listings of the best solos, albums, guitar players, and more. Wonder at the weird or just plain funny facts and trivia that will wow guitarists and guitar fans alike. This book is an instant introduction to the history and world of fascinating anecdotes related to the instrument, reflecting the fun it is to listen to, study, and play. Somewhere within us all - even if it is only with an air guitar in front of the bedroom mirror - there lurks a guitar hero trying to get out.…

Zustand: Good. For guitar fans everywhere, this lavishly illustrated book is packed with intriguing facts, anecdotes, quotes, lists, history, and just plain bizarre stuff. Enter the world of the early blue guitarists, jazz greats, and iconic rock heroes. Be amazed at the prices reached by the great guitars of the twentieth-century rock era. Discover the earliest guitars, and learn about the lives of those who played them. Check out listings of the best solos, albums, guitar players, and more. Wonder at the weird or just plain funny facts and trivia that will wow guitarists and guitar fans alike. This book is an instant introduction to the history and world of fascinating anecdotes related to the instrument, reflecting the fun it is to listen to, study, and play. Somewhere within us all - even if it is only with an air guitar in front of the bedroom mirror - there lurks a guitar hero trying to get out.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The Calm Coloring Book contains gorgeous images of birds, leaves, flowers, fish, butterflies, and tranquil landscapes to soothe the mind and please the senses. By coloring in the outlines you will de-stress your mind and body and create your own beautiful artwork. It's official--coloring is good for you. Whatever your age, shading a picture in colors of your choice generates a sense of stillness and wellness. it also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills and creativity. Coloring works as a relaxation technique--calming the mind and occupying the hands--and helps you enter a freer state of being. This delightful book offers a wide and enticing range of gorgeous designs and scenes for you to color in and make your own. The images and patterns of flora and fauna provide a relaxing way to explore the artist inside you. By following your creative instincts, you will relax your body and mind and be rewarded with a portfolio of beautiful finished artworks. So put your worries on hold, pick up your crayons, pencils, or felt-tips, and unleash your creative side. Take some time out of your day to color in The Calm Coloring Book and watch your stress dissipate with each page. Chartwell Coloring Books is the ultimate coloring book series, encompassing designs of every kind. From intriguing abstract patterns to beautiful pictures from the natural, technological, and fantasy worlds, each of these coloring books will soothe the mind and inspire the inner creative in anyone. With so many variations of complex, beautiful designs in each book, you'll have plenty of pages to bring to life. Whether young or old, creative or not, this series has something for you. Other titles in this series include:  Art Therapy Coloring Book, Body Art Coloring Book, Color By Numbers-Calm, Color By Numbers-Flower, Color By Numbers-Mindfulness, Coloring Book for Grown Ups, Crazy Contraptions Coloring Books, Creative Coloring Book, Enchanted Coloring Books, Fairies Coloring Book, Flowers Coloring Book, Fractals Coloring Book, Great Aircraft Coloring Books, Great Cars Coloring Book, Happiness Coloring Book, Impossible Coloring Book, Impressionist Coloring Book, Kaleidoscope Coloring Book, Mandala Coloring Book, Marvelous Mandela Coloring Book, Meditation Coloring Book, Mindfulness Coloring Book, Mystical Mandalas Coloring Book, Relaxation Coloring Book, Spiritual Coloring Book, Stained Glass Coloring Book, Tattoo Coloring Book, Tattoo Coloring Book 2, Tattoo Coloring Book 3, Thoughts Coloring Book, Ultimate Tattoo Coloring Book, Victoriana Coloring Book, Vintage Coloring Book, and Wonders of Nature Coloring Book.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Part of the Weapons of War series, Small Arms 1870-1950 brings together the most important handheld guns of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in a single volume. The book includes some of the best-known weapons of the era, such as the Luger pistol, Mosin-Nagant rifle, Thompson M1928 submachine gun, Sten Gun, and Browning M2HB heavy machine gun. Small Arms 1870-1950 features 150 entries of the most important guns from history. Weapons design was revolutionised in the late nineteenth century with the development of the magazine loading system. Without doubt, the generation of firearms designers that altered, improved and generally revised the rifles of the years prior to World War I were influenced by a legion of innovators and designers who had gone before them. Every weapon in Weapons of War Small Arms 1870-1950 is illustrated with an accurate color artwork and each entry includes a specifications table with essential information such as weight, length, caliber and range. The concise text provides a summary of the design, development, service history, and performance of each weapon. Gun enthusiasts and history buffs alike will be blown away by this enlightening, thorough look inside the small arms of 1870- 1950. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. For lovers of horses and trivia alike, Amazing Horse Facts and Trivia is a colorful book packed with fascinating facts, from physical characteristics and folklore to safety tips and horse-care musts. Over 400 nuggets of information are taken from all areas of the equine world--from the pages of science journals to the ringside of a rodeo. Amazing Horse Facts and Trivia also includes practical advice on riding and showing horses, and encourages appreciation and respect for these most magnificent beasts. From wild horses to domesticated, from thoroughbreds to ponies, this book covers the differences and similarities between members of the equine family. Colors and markings, including dopples, stripes, and Palominos, are identified with colorful photographs and illustrations. The legs, feet, eyes, teeth, and hair of horses are discussed at length with tips on how to care for each part of a horse's body. Tips for riders and owners on the care and feeding of their horses provides a useful reference, as well as discussion on the tack and attire necessary for riders to be comfortable and safe atop a steed. Amazing Horse Facts and Trivia should serve as a valuable resource for those who are new to the world of horses, as well as professional horsemen who want an educational tool for their clients and perhaps themselves. Besides a plethora of amazing horse facts, feats, and trivia, you will get an overview of the horse industry, including information about equine terms, breeds, history, competitions, safety, buying, riding, health care, and management.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Embark on the unrivaled adventures that await in the puzzles and stories of this ancient-themed collection! The Book of Puzzles & Enigmas looks like an ancient tome that's been sitting on a castle shelf for hundreds of years, though despite it's vintage appearance, it is in fact a new addition to your imaginative world. Illuminated lettering, tasteful illustration, and contemporary style make this book a highly original product. The puzzles inside range from simple riddles to challenging logic puzzles that will have you scratching your head for hours! Fun for the whole family, The Book of Puzzles & Enigmas contains more than 100 superb puzzles that are guaranteed to get your brain spinning and your mind whirring. Set in long ago mythical times, Merlin the Magician, Avalon, King Arthur, and other mythical people and places feature prominently. Within the pages of this beautiful book you will encounter a variety of fascinating brainteasers. There are logical conundrums (watchtower, Allegiance), number puzzles (Inkwell, Rosebush), lateral thinking posers (Mule Driver, Sphinx) and many more to uncover. Sigg, Ivan (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Part of the Armchair series, Armchair Chemistry is a quick refresher course in how we survey of the science.  It explains how we evolved from believing in alchemy to discovering modern chemical equations and goes into detail about the lives of the scientists that uncovered them. Fascinating and interactive, this is ideal for the student brushing up on a subject or for as a clear and accessible companion for beginner's and experts alike.  It contains explanations of different chemical concepts, as well as profiles of key scientists and and their discoveries.  It contains clear and concise explanations of different chemical concepts, as well as profiles of key scientists and their discoveries. A unique feature of the book is its simple, step-by-step exercises. Some of these have everyday applications, others are theoretical puzzles, but all are designed to challenge you and test your newly acquired knowledge. The perfect companion for beginners and experts alike, Armchair Chemistry does not assume prior knowledge of the subject. It conveys the basic elements of chemistry in a way that is clear and accessible, no matter your level of ability.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A magnificent crystal identifier profiling over 100 of the earth's most fascinating and beautiful minerals displayed in a spectrum of 20 color bands. Explore the significance of each color ray, and the crystals that it encompasses, along with a factual reference describing the form, source, and rarity of the stones. Expert guidance on the placement and use of crystals means that you can use crystal healing at home. Stunning images printed on a glossy black background fully capture the innate luminescence of each crystal.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A magnificent crystal identifier profiling over 100 of the earth's most fascinating and beautiful minerals displayed in a spectrum of 20 color bands. Explore the significance of each color ray, and the crystals that it encompasses, along with a factual reference describing the form, source, and rarity of the stones. Expert guidance on the placement and use of crystals means that you can use crystal healing at home. Stunning images printed on a glossy black background fully capture the innate luminescence of each crystal.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Part of the Armchair series, Armchair Chemistry is a quick refresher course in how we survey of the science.  It explains how we evolved from believing in alchemy to discovering modern chemical equations and goes into detail about the lives of the scientists that uncovered them. Fascinating and interactive, this is ideal for the student brushing up on a subject or for as a clear and accessible companion for beginner's and experts alike.  It contains explanations of different chemical concepts, as well as profiles of key scientists and and their discoveries.  It contains clear and concise explanations of different chemical concepts, as well as profiles of key scientists and their discoveries. A unique feature of the book is its simple, step-by-step exercises. Some of these have everyday applications, others are theoretical puzzles, but all are designed to challenge you and test your newly acquired knowledge. The perfect companion for beginners and experts alike, Armchair Chemistry does not assume prior knowledge of the subject. It conveys the basic elements of chemistry in a way that is clear and accessible, no matter your level of ability.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Keep your brain sharp and survive the stressful chaos of the world. The first book to be based on the fast-growing phenomenon of escape rooms, The Escape Book is filled with challenges, puzzles, and mysteries for you to solve and escape! Sometimes, there is no easy way out. You're an investigative journalist--and you've learned too much. Your mission is to escape the labyrinth where you have been trapped and expose the corrupt, high-flying businessman, Castian Warnes. This is no easy feat, but your life depends on it. Based on the worldwide phenomenon of Escape Rooms, this book puts your ingenuity and perseverance to the test. You must solve puzzles, optical illusions, conundrums, and anagrams to finally escape both the labyrinth and the book--it's a reading experience like no other. Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test with The Escape Book.Can you escape this book.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Over 500 illustrated chords are covered for Rock, Blues, Soul, Country, Jazz and Classical music. This compact dictionary is designed to fit in your bag and is completed with fingering diagrams for each chord and photographs showing how each one is played. Over 360,000 copies sold worldwide.This compact dictionary of over 500 popular chords in their most common voicings feature clare photographs and easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions. The spiral binding allows you to lay the book flat for easy reference while playing. Fingering diagrams for each chord are clearly indicated on a fretboard, and tips on technique are given together with relevant chord sequences.Whether your musical style favors rock, pop, blues, soul, jazz, funk, counry, or classical, this handy take-anywhere volume puts the techniques for making great guitar music at your fingertips, and sets you on the road to becoming a true chordmaster.  &nbsp.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. This book introduces you to more than 1,200 key people, places, events, and facts about the Bible and the church in a friendly, easy-to-use format the whole family will enjoy. This book is a perfect companion to daily Bible readings, or to take along to morning prayer or Sunday School. While this reference is easy enough for kids to use, it is also a great Bible companion for adults looking to learn more about the Bible and each books and story and parable within it. Expand your knowledge of the Bible as far as it can possibly go with Bible Basics, the perfect companion to whichever version of the bible you are using. The perfect resource for pastors, teachers, students, and bible trivia buffs, this handy A-Z reference guide includes a quick synopsis of every book in the Bible, an introductions to the major characters of the Old and New Testaments, a detailed time line showing the complete history of the Christian church, xxx explanations of the key words and phrases from Scripture, beautiful artwork and helpful maps. Leave no spiritual question unasked with this handy reference guide. Take Bible Basics everywhere with you to grow closer in the word, and closer to God.…